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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,353
Posted By non-fixie

A webshop sent me a couple of tires last week in...

A webshop sent me a couple of tires last week in a box that could easily have contained two dozens of said tires. "Air transport" gets a whole new meaning that way. :rolleyes:

Anyway, our furry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,151
Posted By Catnap

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace...

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace has overtaken Craigslist as the place for bicycles. Facebook has enthusiast groups for every type and flavor of vintage bike collectors (and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,640
Posted By cooperryder

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age...

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age '
ride. We planned it a couple months back and yesterday was the day.

Overall the weather was good with some extra effort needed when headed into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,640
Posted By nlerner

It’s been a tradition for quite a while now for...

It’s been a tradition for quite a while now for me to do a birthday ride: mileage = or > my age. I try to do that on my actual birthday, but the calendar doesn’t always cooperate: this year my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By Kabuki12

I just got an offer on my Raleigh and accepted ....

I just got an offer on my Raleigh and accepted . It was too small for me but I had been riding it since 2016 . Recently I just want bikes that fit and I have plenty that do. Next........who knows ?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By Classtime

I deleted my adds for 3 bikes a few months ago...

I deleted my adds for 3 bikes a few months ago and stopped keeping them so clean. Man, they are nice riders -- Superbe Pro '86 Cannondale; Cyclone Full Vitus 172 Grand Jubile; and a 1985 Ironman. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

Yep and the three I am giving to my friend will...

Yep and the three I am giving to my friend will be as well. Numbers 38, 39 and 40 given away since the Great Student Bike Giveaway began in 2021!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,608
Posted By sthurman

I have since bought this frame...

The OP I presume put the frame up on Craigslist and I fell in love and traded for it. I love the Faema style colorways and long point BB lug work. I got some stains out with a mr clean erasor and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By gearbasher

Jan. 804 Feb. 990 Mar. 1133 Tot. 2927

Jan. 804
Feb. 990
Mar. 1133
Tot. 2927
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By steelbikeguy

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good February:...

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good
February: 634 miles, 5 baked goods.
March: 612 miles, 6 baked goods.
total miles to date: 1689
total baked goods to date: 12

the donut with the St....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 567,799
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

RIP Louis Gossett Jr ...

RIP Louis Gossett Jr
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By RB1-luvr

an old acquaintance passed recently, and a friend...

an old acquaintance passed recently, and a friend of his, I'm assuming tasked with giving away his stuff, reached out and asked me if I wanted his old German three speed. I actually said no! Can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, yesterday a work colleague asked if I wanted...

Hmm, yesterday a work colleague asked if I wanted some bikes she found cleaning out her late mother-in-law's house. She described them as two banana seat kids' bikes, two 10-speeds, and one tall,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By wrk101

Ive been doing a lot more of this. On new...

Ive been doing a lot more of this. On new opportunistic buys, it has to have a destination or part out, or i wont buy. As you develop an eye for the good stuff, you will find it. I just saw a mid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,061
Posted By The Golden Boy

I don't have any desire to participate in an...

I don't have any desire to participate in an Eroica event.

However, if I wished to, I would play along with the rules of the event. It's why the event is the event.


If you're really bent out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I...

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I picked up a weird Saronni off a guy in a neighbouring city a couple years ago, and he said he had some 'other stuff' I might like, but never heard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

It is. And I know the wallet likes it as well. ...

It is. And I know the wallet likes it as well.

AdventureManCO I am now thinking of aiming for two, if not one final bike now. Combining capability, comfort, and speed--a second pass at what I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By AdventureManCO

This right here really hits home for me. I think...

This right here really hits home for me. I think this is the point. The point is to enjoy this hobby, yes? To have fun? To allow it to keep us in good physical and mental health? Yes!

When...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By kani

I too have realized I have too many bikes and too...

I too have realized I have too many bikes and too many frames (between 10 and 30 bikes depending on how complete it needs to be to be considered a bike), and I too have fallen for the temptation of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By AdventureManCO

Guys, you are all doing great work! Keep it up! ...

Guys, you are all doing great work! Keep it up!

One of the biggest hurdles for me was something a few of you had mentioned. Namely, the mental barrier of sending something to the scrapper that we...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-19-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By marius.suiram

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,437
Posted By DorkDisk

This old guy now rides mostly 700c wheels with...

This old guy now rides mostly 700c wheels with 38mm tires

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2012...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,756
Posted By partyanimal

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles...

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles of Oklahoma dirt and gravel roads. Just a really fun and well-run event....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,756
Posted By justin1138

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. ...

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. Couldn't have asked for a better day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By Pompiere

I have been watching this thread with some...

I have been watching this thread with some interest since it started. I don't have an issue with storage space, but it does start to become a burden with time and resources. Where I live, nice old...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,417
Posted By irwin7638

My latest concoction, Rivendell Yves Gomez. ...

My latest concoction, Rivendell Yves Gomez.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,321
Posted By t2p

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there are a number of loose / baggy MTB / touring shorts with an attached...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By AdventureManCO

Spent a good half of the day getting these boxed...

Spent a good half of the day getting these boxed up to go off to their new home. Feels good.

I’m still such a huge fan of the way the sun faded that Raleigh green into a teal.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,365
Posted By nlerner

I hope you are as vigilant about riding your...

I hope you are as vigilant about riding your bikes as you are about correcting strangers on the internet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Kobe you didn't miss it, it was just hanging in a...

Kobe you didn't miss it, it was just hanging in a Portland bike shop with the tag "Trek" and its approximate size. For a frame of that condition and lacking all decals, I would have preferred it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 442
Posted By bwilli88

I put a lot in mine. ...

I put a lot in mine.
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I have quite a few of their bags and rolls...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,019
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

A few Speedy Stitcher tricks and tips: I...

A few Speedy Stitcher tricks and tips:

I use .030" twisted waxed cord from Maine Thread (https://mainethread.com/collections/twisted-waxed-cord/products/burgundy-waxed-cord), from up in top506...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 567,799
Posted By CriticalThought

Cinelli Fans : Steve Jobs, Fidel Castro, and Eric Clapton

I found these in images of an old (1990?) Cinelli catalogue. In another thread about one of my bikes (this Cinelli)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,019
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

It is hard to imagine that over a year has passed...

It is hard to imagine that over a year has passed since there was a new post to this great thread. I'm a little embarrassed to be the one to refresh it--- since I was the last member to add pictures....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,680
Posted By jjhabbs

Largest bike haul I've ever found! Totally crazy. I pictorial review.

I'm so fortunate to have this collection. Some of you may know the original owner of these bikes. He is from just north of Nashville.


The gents widow wanted the collection to stay together and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,465
Posted By Bianchigirll

I finally Found it! The bike with holes in it.

Way back a few lifetimes ago when I started wasting time er uh learning such great knowledge here, there was a reference to a post about a fabulous bike that had holes in the frame, intentionally. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By gearbasher

Jan. 804 Feb. 990 Tot. 1794

Jan. 804
Feb. 990
Tot. 1794
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By steelbikeguy

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good February: ...

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good
February: 634 miles, 5 baked goods.

the chocolate raspberry cupcake was quite impressive:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By obrentharris

Off to a slower than average start this year. ...

Off to a slower than average start this year. January and February combined:
MTB - 108 miles
Tandem - 46 miles
Road - 115 miles

Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By nlerner

We’ve had barely any snow this winter in the...

We’ve had barely any snow this winter in the Boston area though Feb temps were cold (or at least seasonable). That meant a fair number of opportunities for shortish rides:

Jan: 191 miles
Feb: 273...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,943
Posted By thinktubes

We had an astonishing February weather-wise. Got...

We had an astonishing February weather-wise. Got out 7 times for 158 miles. All weekday, after work rides.

Jan = 18
Feb = 158

YTD = 176
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 40,062
Posted By obrentharris

Post your bike quick folks! Beat the May rush....

Post your bike quick folks! Beat the May rush. Only fifty-six more biking days until May.
Brent
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,417
Posted By digthemlows

I'm 6'7" 208lbs and these are the bikes I've made...

I'm 6'7" 208lbs and these are the bikes I've made fit myself.... My garage is full (my wife has 6 bikes :-)) and my heart is happy! I just got the 36"er yesterday, it's a beast and hand made by Black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,178
Posted By jPrichard10

My first Merz

This has hung in a local co-op for quite some time. I knew I couldn't swing the hefty price tag, but always checked it out since it's my size (size NBA) and a piece of local and international bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,614
Posted By Robvolz

Let’s see what she says…..

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 40,093
Posted By non-fixie

We Europeans have our traditions when it comes to...

We Europeans have our traditions when it comes to color matching, that need to be honored. :50:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 40,093
Posted By JaccoW

Ha, it's definitely no longer purely functional...

Ha, it's definitely no longer purely functional at this point but if they are no more expensive than the tanwall/black option, why not try some colour in your life. ;)
It's supposedly the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By merziac

Just tell her you guys are going to take up...

Just tell her you guys are going to take up serious golf too. ;)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,880
Posted By Noonievut

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More of an all-road than “gravel”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,864
Posted By Robvolz

Bike in plane. Pistachio colored Senator. ...

Bike in plane. Pistachio colored Senator.
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Skip cabs! Gonna build it in the...
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