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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By curbtender

I guess for some people this would be tall. I...

I guess for some people this would be tall. I guess you could argue that the fork was straight also.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-trek-road-bike-for-tall/7629711777.htmlTrek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By WGB

In the same family, I'm kind of tempted to go and...

In the same family, I'm kind of tempted to go and try it...

that bike scares me!~
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By Headpost

I found a better picture on the web. It's a...

I found a better picture on the web. It's a little different, but no one'll ever notice!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By James1964

Schwinn step-through with extra fork rake Columbus OH

How did this happen?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1647x841/screen_shot_2022_10_17_at_11_40_16_am_41ee61c666c63eb9fa3c3ec8e9d9908eecb57a67.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By Headpost

Is this fork bent? ...

Is this fork bent?


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1324x752/bent_a732c8e2d688089b4b294b97aaddea0bc1f40993.jpg

Sad end for what I think was a PX10
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By wrk101

Bottom of the barrel. Not all old bikes are...

Bottom of the barrel. Not all old bikes are decent. An entire bike picture would be helpful, but you can see enough here to know. Nutted axle, steel rim, stamped drop out, claw RD hanger, bottom of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By JohnDThompson

I see this a lot on department-store type bikes,...

I see this a lot on department-store type bikes, assembled by inexperienced people. Bikes are shipped with the forks reversed in the box, to save couple inches of space in the truck. An inexperienced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 11:13 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By greenteei

New restrospec fixie

I initially thought the fork was bent...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By etherhuffer

Vintage if Not Classic/NPR Story

https://wamu.org/story/22/08/26/this-spring-man-donates-bicycles-to-afghan-refugees/

Heard this on NPR this AM. When I think back to my first bike in 1963, I remember what an ENORMOUS day that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,407
Posted By Andy_K

As I pulled into work today, I saw a sight I have...

As I pulled into work today, I saw a sight I have not seen since the before times -- another bike on the bike rack. I imagine this must be how Robinson Crusoe felt upon spotting a footprint in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,809
Posted By randyjawa

What am I trying to pull? Nothing but it does bug...

What am I trying to pull? Nothing but it does bug me to see such blatant claims and then responses on Ebay. I see this sort of thing, now and again, and feel the need to start a conversation about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,418
Posted By WGB

Dual post - will also post in Craiglist thread ...

Dual post - will also post in Craiglist thread

A bit of Canadiana for you

Posted 5hrs ago

https://stockton.craigslist.org/bop/d/stockton-cyclone-by-mmulholland-son/7497023422.htmlCYCLONE by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 11:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,616
Posted By madpogue

....and not 29 feet long.

....and not 29 feet long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,943
Posted By bamboobike4

I know the numbers matter. Can't help you with...

I know the numbers matter.
Can't help you with that.

Don't ride the data.
My only suggestion, and it may work for me and not you:
1. Leave the HR monitor at home.
2. Leave the cadence sensor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 02:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,246
Posted By stardognine

Nice scores all around, congrats! 👍 My...

Nice scores all around, congrats! 👍

My front tire was 1 of 2 that were sitting "next" to a dumpster, along with tubes, over in Davis. It was the same day as a yearly event, where folks tune up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,432
Posted By ehcoplex

A general 'Thank You' to the C&V community

I get really put-off by the general snark, the 'answers' in threads that have nothing to do with the actual question(s) asked, the 'my way is the one-and-only right way' attitudes, etc, etc, that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By Iride01

A bike shop won't charge you much to put it on. ...

A bike shop won't charge you much to put it on. Especially if you buy it from them.

Besides the correct chain and tool, you'll also need to know how to size the length of the chain. If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By T-Mar

The Royal was SR's top crankset in the 1970s....

The Royal was SR's top crankset in the 1970s. There was an ESL (Extra Super Light) version with lighter chainrings and titanium bolts but they're not part of the decision in this case.

As...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 04:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By rhm

The difference between 170 and 165 is negligible,...

The difference between 170 and 165 is negligible, but I prefer 165's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By Insidious C.

Both are quality cranksets. Unless you have...

Both are quality cranksets. Unless you have shorter than average legs go with the 170mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By verktyg

165mm length cranks were intended for smaller...

165mm length cranks were intended for smaller size frames also for use on track bikes. Unless your bike/bikes fit those parameters, go with the SR cranks.

All things equal, my personal preference...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,474
Posted By steelbikeguy

I use sunscreen all of the time, but "the tan" is...

I use sunscreen all of the time, but "the tan" is in progress....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By WelcomeSir

Miele "MyTenSpeeds" Catalogs in Full PDF

Posting the PDF files from MyTenSpeeds since they are no longer accessible without digging through WebArchive.

I hope this is useful to someone, especially those in the Torontonian Miele thread!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 16,509
Posted By steelbikeguy

Design Classics - a Cycling Plus magazine column

Many years ago, the British magazine Cycling Plus ran a column called "Design Classics". It was written by Hilary Stone, and discussed various bikes, brands, innovations, etc. from the years gone by....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 12:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By Andy_K

Polishing my crank

Like "frosting the pastry," "wind surfing on Mt. Baldy," or "shaking hands with Abraham Lincoln," "polishing my crank" may sound dirty but it really isn't.

In this case, it was the result of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
Posted By P!N20

Reminds me of this: ...

Reminds me of this:

https://youtu.be/MFzDaBzBlL0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
Posted By noglider

Most people don’t know how bikes work

https://youtu.be/9cNmUNHSBac
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,042
Posted By Wildwood

Much later, but an original Carlton Competition,...

Much later, but an original Carlton Competition, 1979 - off the top of my old head. 1st owner said it was among the last out of Worksop. Still in the lower echelon of Carlton frames, without a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,679
Posted By merziac

Thinwall sockets are not hard to find, co-op may...

Thinwall sockets are not hard to find, co-op may have old school Sugino or other crank puller with built in socket, pawn shops and used tool places usually have buckets that will have oldschool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 04:32 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,418
Posted By prairiepedaler

Its' Classified - "Are you looking for one of these?" - Canadian Edition!

Ok, here we go with the much anticipated Canadian Edition of the "Are you looking for one of these!?" thread, with your host Alex Trebek.

Ads can go here from any source. Craigslist isn't that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,156
Posted By Ronsonic

Somewhere I've got one just like it that has a +...

Somewhere I've got one just like it that has a + 10 tilt. Really gruesome used it years ago adapting a road race bike to cross for one season. UHHHHHHhgly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By genejockey

That'll buff right out!

That'll buff right out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By jrg1244

Poor Man’s Ultrasonic Cleaner

So…. I needed to clean up some old Campy crank bolts and got sick of scrubbing and swirling the bolts around in a cup. So, I came up with this…. And it’s working! The bolts are shining like new. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,377
Posted By francophile

All I can say is, count your blessings. An...

All I can say is, count your blessings. An accident like that could've left you with a hospital bill easily many times over the cost of the bike if you're in the US, where healthcare is what it is.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By 52telecaster

MY girlfriend's artwork.

It's almost my birthday...65, my girlfriend made this card and since I often build wheels they seem to come up in her drawing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,080,060
Posted By Velo Mule

So many bike makers seem to have some history in...

So many bike makers seem to have some history in weapons. Of the top of my head is BSA, Miyata and, well, they didn't last long, Browning.

Nice save molleraj . That Globe looks like a good all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 05:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,363
Posted By baisersvoles

Actually Japan has had a long history of hand...

Actually Japan has had a long history of hand built bicycles mainly starting in Osaka which used to be an area that made rifles. When the need for rifles waned in Japan, the rifle makers turned to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,071
Posted By mooseinmass

Finally back with a completed restoration. New...

Finally back with a completed restoration. New cables, housing, chain, brakes, brooks handlebar tape, some fat páselas for biking in the city. Rides very smooth and managed to save the freewheel and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By Roger M

That blue bike is a Rodriguez. It went to another...

That blue bike is a Rodriguez. It went to another forum member, who has since passed it on. It is a beautiful bike,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,021
Posted By jamesdak

That's pretty sweet looking!

That's pretty sweet looking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,021
Posted By Hobbiano

I have an '84 1000, and the lugs w/ cutouts, seat...

I have an '84 1000, and the lugs w/ cutouts, seat post lug, dropout w/ braze ons, chain stay protector, rr brake cable hanger, all match. Mine has three sets of water bottle bosses though. Not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,219
Posted By clubman

But you're in the greater Toronto area...it's...

But you're in the greater Toronto area...it's been a criminals market there for decades.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 777,121
Posted By oneclick

Ok, I had a go. This one's made from brass, I...

Ok, I had a go. This one's made from brass, I thought I'd use that as stainless can be a pain to machine and I only have one 4x0.7 tap, so I didn't want to break it.

It's a bit thicker as well, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,626
Posted By Bike Gremlin

My experience with those: ...

My experience with those:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPov5zO7Yd4
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,167
Posted By P!N20

Cranks are Triomphe with the flared spider arms.

Cranks are Triomphe with the flared spider arms.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By T-Mar

That's definitely an eclectic component mix but...

That's definitely an eclectic component mix but there's not a dog in the bunch; Campagnolo Record shift levers and brakeset, Campagnolo Gran Sport hubs, Shimano 600EX crankset and SunTour MK II...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,048
Posted By BCDrums

I don't like doing the bottom bracket

Somewhere in the '90s, I stopped maintaining the bottom bracket of my bike and let the LBS do it. When I did the work, it always ended up with ball bearings all over the floor, too much play, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 13,717
Posted By deux jambes

This is a really important point. Thanks for...

This is a really important point. Thanks for bringing it up.

Like the Cannondale frame you’re desiring, there is a very nice wheelset available locally. I needs wheels for the frame I have, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 13,717
Posted By bikemike73

You are making the right decision to wait to...

You are making the right decision to wait to build the bike. Like you said....you have a bike to ride.
I know it's exciting to build/ get a bike to refurbish.
I have this passion as well,........ ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 18,260
Posted By cb400bill

Cottered cranks. I hate working on them so much...

Cottered cranks. I hate working on them so much I gave my tool to the LBS. I won't buy a bike that has them. Nope.
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