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03-05-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 964
Posted By Bianchigirll

Everyone meet Samantha Reno! **Bianchi Content**

So there I was mindig my own business and browsing Marketplace and what do I see a decent looking better quality Bianchi for what? Whait where is that? Really? A good looking Campanutella equipped...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 650
Posted By jfouellette

Front Wald basket installation on my Minivelo

I was looking for some additional carrying ability. The installation went well. I added some temporary metal extensions to the struts so they could reach the eyelets on the fork. Note the black...
02-25-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By smurfy

Just Back From The Paint Shop

Got it back yesterday. My '88 Schwinn Traveler with new cherry-red powder coat. Shout out to K & G Bicycles of Kettering, OH for offering this service. I will be building it up as a 650B conversion...
02-21-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,371
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Continental Grand Prix Urban Continental...

Continental Grand Prix Urban

Continental Grand Prix Urban 700c Tire [0101575] (biketiresdirect.com) (https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/continental-grand-prix-urban-700c-tire)
02-18-24, 02:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,605
Posted By choddo

Also five cheap tyres costs the same as one...

Also five cheap tyres costs the same as one expensive one and you don’t get a mid-ride blowout on the latter. 4seasons or gatorskins last a looooong time.

I have a pair of the Conti Ultras...
02-17-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,605
Posted By HelpSingularity

At least the first two images show very...

At least the first two images show very inexpensive tires. IME they literally will fall apart, they will do exactly what you are experiencing. There is a reason why some tires are $10 and some are...
02-17-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,605
Posted By veganbikes

Low initial cost tires are that way for a reason....

Low initial cost tires are that way for a reason. You are buying something to get you by until you can get a decent tire and made quickly and without much regard to quality. Decent tires are less...
02-13-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Lucillle

I have a single speed and like it, as one of my...

I have a single speed and like it, as one of my bikes. OP, I think you are spending needless time justifying your choices. If you like it, ride it.
02-13-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By PhilFo

Keeping a freewheel lubed with the correct oil...

Keeping a freewheel lubed with the correct oil will help keep the noise down both from the pawls and wear over time. They should only have a good thick oil in them like a hypoid gear oil or Phil Wood...
02-12-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,101
Posted By steelbikeguy

I've been happy with the Casio SGW500H, which is...

I've been happy with the Casio SGW500H, which is a digital watch with hands as well as a small digital display. It also has an internal compass that uses a watch hand to point to north, and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 607
Posted By CoogansBluff

Unfortunately I'm out of town for 3 weeks. Backup...

Unfortunately I'm out of town for 3 weeks. Backup bike is 6 hours away. :(
02-11-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By 1970bikes

Hmmmm, I have a Suntour Winner Pro 6 speed...

Hmmmm,
I have a Suntour Winner Pro 6 speed cluster that is super quiet as I presume the PO stuffed it full of grease.
This is despite Suntour warning specifically not to do this.

Works fine...
02-11-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By veganbikes

Quiet, unsure? Most of the quality ones are going...

Quiet, unsure? Most of the quality ones are going to be louder because of how they work. More points of engagement generally leads to a higher quality freewheel but those extra points of engagement...
02-09-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,380
Posted By tomato coupe

Ah yes, racing against other cyclists that don't...

Ah yes, racing against other cyclists that don't know it's a race is a time-honored tradition.
02-03-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By bwilli88

Makes for more fun rides 😉 ...

Makes for more fun rides 😉
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01-30-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By wheelreason

LOL. When folks bring in "pedals that won't come...

LOL. When folks bring in "pedals that won't come off" I sit and shoot the **** with the mechanic for a few, if I roll the bike back, and roll it back out in one motion, folks feel they ddidn't get...
01-30-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By wheelreason

Hit it with some penetrating oil from both sides,...

Hit it with some penetrating oil from both sides, cut the axle, and hit it with an impact wrench or tack a long bar on it and twist. A little fire will loosen it up too...
01-02-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 528
Posted By daywood

1978 Free Spirit Re-refresh

I recently repainted the Free Spirit that I've had since my wife bought it for my first birthday after we tied the knot. (Mount St. Helens blew on my birthday a year after that, but I'm reasonably...
12-29-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By Murray Missile

Some pics, lots of oddballs and little things...

Some pics, lots of oddballs and little things still need dealt with but the bulk of it is nestled snug in it's bed.
...
12-21-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By Wildwood

Winter Solstice rides or pics? Share

We celebrate the coming Summer willing to cede the Moon her temporary dark reign.

But I will take a late December sunny day. Even one very low in the sky. :thumb:

Only a short ride, much to do...
12-12-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,237
Posted By '02 nrs

$450. Trek850 / Mays Landing, NJ

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310548084777961...
12-11-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,144
Posted By bblair

Thank you! My wife thinks I am nuts because...

Thank you!

My wife thinks I am nuts because I have 6.
12-05-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,144
Posted By Wildwood

The most I ever had road ready was only about...

The most I ever had road ready was only about half your stated goal. By C&V standards not exactly ‘well curated’. The vintage all Euro, brifter bikes by smaller American builders.

I like to see...
11-26-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,479
Posted By Tango1

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Update on the 970 - converted to single speed with studded tires for snow duty....
11-25-23, 01:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Bikes found in Target, etc began putting 28"...

Bikes found in Target, etc began putting 28" callouts on their hybrid bikes a few years ago here in the USA also.
11-18-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,277
Posted By Jeff Wills

If you’re looking for budget-friendly 700C rims,...

If you’re looking for budget-friendly 700C rims, it’s hard to go wrong with Sun CR-18. Easily available in 36-hole and either polished or silver anodized.
I don’t know if these can be made...
11-14-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,659
Posted By indyfabz

And some of them will drop you like a bad habit. ...

And some of them will drop you like a bad habit.

I was doing an MS charity ride out that way. An Amish teen got mixed up in the crowd for a bit. She was wearing a dress, one of those white hair...
11-04-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,904
Posted By squirtdad

Consider friction thumb shifters....easy access, ...

Consider friction thumb shifters....easy access, easy to use

these are basic ones https://velo-orange.com/products/falcon-friction-thumb-shifters
11-04-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,904
Posted By capnjonny

My first advice is to find a friendly bike co op...

My first advice is to find a friendly bike co op in your area and start volunteering with them. There you will probably find boxes and boxes of used wheels, shifters and any other thing you might...
10-10-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 798
Posted By SoCaled

C&V solution - Stick a map on your wall with...

C&V solution - Stick a map on your wall with thumb tacks. Cross off or highlight areas after you ride them. Only half kidding, this is how I got to know New Orleans, on foot, pre-internet.
Forum: Commuting
10-06-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By fooferdoggie

You know you're a serious commuter when

I had a little fridge in my shop and every shared a regular fridge where I put my groceries I got when I grabbed lunch. then I would have to empty my bag in it then fill it back up when I left. so...
09-11-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,973
Posted By Colorado Kid

Carbon Fiber will not solve your problem! On a...

Carbon Fiber will not solve your problem! On a bicycle, CF is fragile stuff. How fragile? A few years ago one of the bigger teams were in the tour, in a Time Trial no less. All was going well until...
09-10-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,635
Posted By bwilli88

I rather like my Schwalbe Big Apples. 700cx50mm ...

I rather like my Schwalbe Big Apples. 700cx50mm
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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By jfouellette

Remise of minivelo frame

Since getting my Silverock minivelo, I’ve had this extra frame. I decided to use some parts I’ve accumulated. The New parts are the tires, handlebar, grips, extender, câbles and friction shifter....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,525
Posted By Iride01

Stated tire width by the manufacturer doesn't...

Stated tire width by the manufacturer doesn't include the rubber on the outside of the casing is what I always heard. As well the pressure you pump them up to will make some difference.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,615
Posted By datlas

This. Find some local climbs and get to work!

This. Find some local climbs and get to work!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,615
Posted By big john

The simplest, cheapest way to improve your...

The simplest, cheapest way to improve your climbing is to climb lots. Obviously your weight is a limiting factor but to do the best with what you have do some long climbing rides.
When you do a lot...
Forum: Touring
08-22-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,984
Posted By indyfabz

PSA: REI’s Labor Day Sale starts Friday. Includes...

PSA: REI’s Labor Day Sale starts Friday. Includes 25% of all Big Agnes gear and 30% of the Half Down SL tent. Sale good until 9/4. Shop early for the best selection.


But wait! There’s more! 25%...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,380
Posted By bblair

Maybe we have different replacement criteria. I...

Maybe we have different replacement criteria. I usually wait until the wear dimples are almost, but not quite gone. That said, Conti 4000 or 5000 last me well over 5000 miles.

The specs: mostly...
08-20-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By SpeedofLite

40 Years Ago: August 1983 in Bicycling magazine

Articles/Columns included in this post are:
INSIDE BICYCLING (editorial) "And the Winner Is..."
"Where Do Bicycles Come From?" (a look at the bicycle industry structure)
TECHNICAL Q&A

The...
08-14-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 759
Posted By Broctoon

Off topic comment, but OP, I see your dog enjoys...

Off topic comment, but OP, I see your dog enjoys the same type of ball as mine. She especially prefers the Chuckit brand, in Medium size. I throw them with a Chuckit stick, and they are her favorite...
08-08-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By SkinGriz

Do whatever you want. ETA so long as you’re...

Do whatever you want. ETA so long as you’re following the golden rule.

Be respectful and feign ignorance if caught.
08-07-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,437
Posted By wabi_damon

You can fit 32s with a wider rim, but it will be...

You can fit 32s with a wider rim, but it will be tight. We mount 32mm Continentals on Archetypes (~18mm internal width vs. 12.6mm internal widths of Lightweights) on Classics. It is right at the rear...
08-01-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By look566 rider

Paramount, bright enough for you?

Picked this up few weeks back. 1991 Paramount OS with full 8 speed Dura Ace down to hubs and bar end shifters. Eye searing neon yellow paint needs some touch up, which I am working on. Rides well....
07-21-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,585
Posted By Jax Rhapsody

Like that new fangled ship they've been talking...

Like that new fangled ship they've been talking about, that's powered by wind.
07-14-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By georges1

Ritchey Comp , ITM Big One, 3TTT Forge Ahead as...

Ritchey Comp , ITM Big One, 3TTT Forge Ahead as well Cannondale C1 & C2 stems might be good options.
Forum: Commuting
07-10-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,860
Posted By jon c.

That's even older than my helmet.

That's even older than my helmet.
07-09-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,711
Posted By bikingshearer

Well, that could have really sucked . . . .

On my ride today, the front end started feeling . . . odd, and my front wheel started pulling to one side. Kind of like when you don't tighten down the rear skewer enough and you pull the rear wheel...
07-06-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By boozergut

For motivation I would recommend reading Heft on...

For motivation I would recommend reading Heft on Wheels. The book really helped me and I re-read it regularly.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 170,363
Posted By BillyD

Addiction 2023.3

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