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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 451
Posted By rickpaulos

I found this on the 2000 Litespeed catalog page...

I found this on the 2000 Litespeed catalog page 44. The 2 hole dropout and the reason.
Looking through the catalog, they use the L dropout on the right side of the mtb frames and the 2 holer on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 405
Posted By cyccommute

V-brakes and cantilever brakes are...

V-brakes and cantilever brakes are interchangeable with regards to the brake bosses. I’m rather surprised that Shimano didn’t require completely different brake bosses back in the 90s when linear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,822
Posted By cyccommute

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim...

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim brakes are not disc brakes. Converting drum brakes on cars to disc brakes was a great improvement. Hub mounted disc brakes are just making the “disc”...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,156
Posted By cb400bill

I. Hate. Snakes.

I. Hate. Snakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 10,212
Posted By Darth Lefty

If you find our General Discussion upsetting,...

If you find our General Discussion upsetting, don't go to MTBR
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 10,212
Posted By smd4

Shimano or Campagnolo. Obviously.

Shimano or Campagnolo.

Obviously.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,353
Posted By BocaJr

'94 Specialized Stumpjumper

Picked this one up last year with the intention of doing a drop bar conversion. It was in good original condition. Slowly built it up. Finally got it dirty today! Nice nimble ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 27,248
Posted By tkamd73

This. Very comfortable, smooth shifting, lots of...

This. Very comfortable, smooth shifting, lots of gears, great brakes. The keeper, if I got rid of everything else. Only a lowly Trek, obviously my palate is not that sophisticated.
Tim

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 29,066
Posted By unterhausen

It takes 5 years for people to give up on their...

It takes 5 years for people to give up on their new bike, so you probably won't want the 2020 when they sell it. In fact, it often takes decades. From what I have seen, the new riders are buying...
Forum: Touring
01-14-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,760
Posted By mstateglfr

This thead is officially cycco'd!

This thead is officially cycco'd!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,805
Posted By jon c.

Not hard at all. There was a time when all...

Not hard at all.

There was a time when all road bikes had them and no one gave it a second thought.
Forum: Touring
01-13-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,760
Posted By cyccommute

Been doing it for almost 40 years. I will point...

Been doing it for almost 40 years. I will point out that nearly every mountain bike made in the last 20 years has a chain protector on the driveside chain stay. Even 1x sold today have them. Chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Posted By Dylansbob

I'm really doing townie conversions -- 1989 Cannondale Black Lightning

Sorry for the dirty background, it was brisk this morning and I was under-jacketed.

Here's a recent cannondale find. I've been going a bit nuts buying this fall, this makes 8 since August. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,915
Posted By Kdogbikes

Good of you to be fixing up the Kuwahara. Pretty...

Good of you to be fixing up the Kuwahara. Pretty nice bikes. I bought a couger frame and fork couple years ago. Was planning to build drop bar but went other direction. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,429
Posted By katsup

Look for models that have Deore (LX, DX, XT,...

Look for models that have Deore (LX, DX, XT, etc...) components. Manufactures use these higher end components on their better frames.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,659
Posted By pakeboi

Trek's New Gravel Bike , 520 Grando

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/adventure-touring-bikes/520/520-grando/p/33474/?colorCode=bluedark

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 29,128
Posted By iab

Ironically, the French said it best, je ne sais...

Ironically, the French said it best, je ne sais quoi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-20, 07:08 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 29,128
Posted By Classtime

Is it because bikes built by Italians have won...

Is it because bikes built by Italians have won more races than bikes built by non-Italians?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 20,893
Posted By CV-6

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/610x412/q7exd3a_b23b1d9eb0bd35ee74b18b4ec1cc4683bc13f534.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,258
Posted By tricky

Gunnar does a great job and they are solidly...

Gunnar does a great job and they are solidly influenced by C&V. They have that strong Schwinn and Waterford connection by nature of still being owned by the Schwinn family. I really want a Hyper-X...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,789
Posted By CyclingFool95

Ultra torque good, power torque bad Ultra shift...

Ultra torque good, power torque bad
Ultra shift good, power shift bad.
That about covers it.
.
.
.
In all seriousness, the Ultra shift appears on the hgiher end groups, and allows for more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,888
Posted By jbchybridrider

Posting this because I think it's a good guide to...

Posting this because I think it's a good guide to follow for anyone to have a go at painting bike frames and get good results with basic supplies from the store.
Worth the watch...

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,639
Posted By katsup

I remember when "extreme gravelling" was called...

I remember when "extreme gravelling" was called mountain biking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By cb400

Oversized early MTB brake cable solution

I just wanted to share a solution I found (on an old google group by someone called Steve Sr.) for Deore DX SLR or similar brake levers requiring a now obsolete style of brake cable end. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,796
Posted By Litespud

most people seeing you on a bike will think...

most people seeing you on a bike will think you’re a weirdo anyway - so where’s the harm?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 12,689
Posted By tyrion

Triples are only for the very advanced bicyclist....

Triples are only for the very advanced bicyclist. Beginners should start with a single chainring, then after a few years move up to a double chainring, then after decades of experience move up to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 12,689
Posted By cyccommute

Get less baggy pants.

Get less baggy pants.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,584
Posted By jackbombay

I do plan on using contact cement to glue pieces...

I do plan on using contact cement to glue pieces of inner tube on the inside of the chain guard to get rid of chain slap noise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By pbass

I guess it depends on your definition of a decent...

I guess it depends on your definition of a decent quality steel frame. For example brands like All City and Surly make steel bikes that IMHO are good quality steel, affordable, and ride great (better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By delbiker1

I have no desire to be mainstream in any case. I...

I have no desire to be mainstream in any case. I stopped getting Bicycling Mag years ago because they had very few articles or information anymore that pertain to my two wheeled world, or that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By grayEZrider

follow the money

Magazine profits come from ad sales. How many (any?) ads were for steel bikes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,759
Posted By fliplap

Vintage touring bikes are just the ticket for a...

Vintage touring bikes are just the ticket for a gravel rig. They were largely meant to fit fenders over 32s, which means 700x38 fits many just a treat. Here’s my Koga Miyata Randonneur Extra in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,759
Posted By randyjawa

After seeking the kind of bike I like to ride,...

After seeking the kind of bike I like to ride, coupled with tractor like durability, all of which is supported buy a soft ride, go mountain bike......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,874
Posted By blart

Originally posted this build in the drop bar...

Originally posted this build in the drop bar conversion thread as it was originally drop bar conversion. I did not know this thread existed and it fits much better here:

1987 Specialized "Street...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,874
Posted By reluctantsuburb

Haha, fair enough! And will do

Haha, fair enough! And will do
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,811
Posted By sweeks

Maybe something from RIVENDELL...

Maybe something from RIVENDELL (https://www.rivbike.com/collections/shifting?page=1)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,721
Posted By natterberry

It’s not.

It’s not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 61,737
Posted By gorillimo

Pretty well what put me onto my Surly Cross...

Pretty well what put me onto my Surly Cross Check. Riv had a Clem demo in my size for $1299. I kept hovering on the button, then this Surly showed up on craigslist. Mechanic owned, less than 350...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,801
Posted By dwmckee

You will get a variety of opinions on here of...

You will get a variety of opinions on here of course. For me, I own a Steel Renegade and have ridden the 9er as well. The 9er has a nice paint job and is somewhat ligter, but I do not feel it is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,030
Posted By TugaDude

I don't believe they are re-branded Formula hubs....

I don't believe they are re-branded Formula hubs. For one thing they have round holes and Formulas are not. The other thing the V.O. have going for them is that the axles are chrome plated and are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,984
Posted By Theypeedonmyrug

Tres Ratones joke

My cat is a comedian. He prepared this elaborate joke for me in the corner of our living room:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,984
Posted By indyfabz

My kitty is available for rent. He knocked over...

My kitty is available for rent. He knocked over my floor pump in his battle with this one.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-14-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,392
Posted By Koyote

I did not perceive dwmckee as suggesting that...

I did not perceive dwmckee as suggesting that “sick and dying people are less important than getting a bike.” In fact, I really don’t know how you got that from his post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-19, 05:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,411
Posted By gfk_velo

That's just about money, nothing else. There...

That's just about money, nothing else.

There were 3 / 18 World Tour teams on Campag in 2019, plus some additional support to teams with Fulcrum..

Alongside that there are 3 / 24...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 24,278
Posted By Homebrew01

Well, I think the topic's been pretty well...

Well, I think the topic's been pretty well covered.
Closed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,184
Posted By ksryder

I have some VO 650b rim brake rims that I bought...

I have some VO 650b rim brake rims that I bought used. I think I bought them here, actually.

They're great. They spin as buttery smooth as my vintage Campy hubs.

I don't rightly know if the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-23-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,518
Posted By SHOFINE

I started converting my Sawyer right after...

I started converting my Sawyer right after picking it up from the store. Here it is the day I picked it up.

https://i.postimg.cc/05B1BRLz/saw-11.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I'm loving my most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,184
Posted By 79pmooney

Build your own? $70 for good used hubs, (2) $70...

Build your own? $70 for good used hubs, (2) $70 rims, DB spokes for $50/wheel. $350 total + rubber.

Tools required - $7 spoke wrench. The Park Tension gauge is nice but pinging a good wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-19, 07:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,102
Posted By Retro Grouch

Sometimes the more confident somebody sounds...

Sometimes the more confident somebody sounds about doing a not-too-common job, the less likely they are to have actually done it before.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,314
Posted By hybridbkrdr

I built a flat-bar road bike with a Marin Lucas...

I built a flat-bar road bike with a Marin Lucas Valley Alp frame (Random Bike Parts) and Kinesis Crosslight 3 forks (Chainreactioncycles). It also has wheels with Tiagra hubs (Rosesbikes).
Other...
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