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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,034
Posted By CVB

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x958/c7875ffc_ae54_4608_9160_d5b8aca28299_97c2726b93b0bb7b07200040794425b150139a92.jpeg...
Forum: Touring
06-17-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 523
Posted By CVB

Best route from Raleigh to Raven Rock?

Maybe not what a lot of folks would call a tour more of a 24+O - it's not even a century, round-trip, but I'm considering a one or two night camping trip with the whole family from Raleigh to Raven...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By CVB

About $0.035-$0.055/lb.

About $0.035-$0.055/lb.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-13-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,662
Posted By CVB

I have a bell (brass bell by Crane), but those...

I have a bell (brass bell by Crane), but those who hear it jump so high and seem so startled, and what I might hear as a happy ding they might hear as insistent. (Reminds me of how you can't tell the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,713
Posted By CVB

I have the same bike, acquired in the same...

I have the same bike, acquired in the same manner! Yes, the gold rims are OEM. 1984. https://labibleduvelocataloguesfuji.blogspot.com/p/fuji-1984.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-13-20, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By CVB

Step-through frames with longest effective top tube?

I'm about ready to buy a new bike for my wife. Main use is daily commuting. She needs a step through frame because she often rides in a skirt. She is long legged but also fairly long in the torso....
Forum: Touring
02-11-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By CVB

FWIW, I can attest that Brockport, a ~90 minute...

FWIW, I can attest that Brockport, a ~90 minute ride to the west, is a lovely little town. I don't know about what lies east.

Also, I have experienced a remarkable meteorological phenomenon on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,405
Posted By CVB

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Started with a 91 Schwinn Crisscross curbside special. Parts...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,125
Posted By CVB

Outcrop of the Rolesville Granite. Yes, named for...

Outcrop of the Rolesville Granite. Yes, named for where you live. Those spheroidally-weathered boulders are typical - and a beautiful backdrop for your nice bike. Check your house for radon, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,569
Posted By CVB

All this. I recently picked up a 91 Schwinn...

All this. I recently picked up a 91 Schwinn hybrid and managed to rebuild it as a gravel bike mostly with free and cheap used parts (Deore derailleurs, drop bars, stems, saddle) acquired through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/wilmington-ra...

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/wilmington-raleigh-technium-road-bike/7003785388.html
https://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_1sDzX1QAIsw_600x450.jpg
"The frame has slight damage where it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

Who knew Specialized started out as an XMart bike maker?

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage-26-specialized/6681006575.html
That's definitely a Specialized, because there's no way to change the seat on a bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-18, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,315
Posted By CVB

Another suggestion for bars would be Nitto...

Another suggestion for bars would be Nitto moustache bars. Definitely wider, and still a classic shape. I have them on my 1984 Fuji Del Rey and they look great and feel good. I also swapped the stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 41,939
Posted By CVB

I like the feel and look of a wider tire. I ride...

I like the feel and look of a wider tire. I ride 28s myself, since that's what my bike was spec'd with in 1984. But I have a feeling that in 10 the bike manufacturers and tire makers will have us all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-18, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,909
Posted By CVB

Good advice from CliffordK on judging quality. To...

Good advice from CliffordK on judging quality. To truly know which model of vintage bike you want, start drooling over bikes in catalogs and stores when you are 12 or 13. Keep this up for a decade or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-18, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,955
Posted By CVB

I like the vaseline idea, because some of the...

I like the vaseline idea, because some of the vaseline will inevitably migrate to the rims, where it prevent friction-induced wear of your vintage brake pads when you apply the brakes. ;-)
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-25-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
Posted By CVB

New Departure was a brand of coaster brake hub....

New Departure was a brand of coaster brake hub. The "axle wrap thing" is the coaster brake reaction arm. See Sheldon Brown for more information: New Departure Coaster Brakes for Bicycles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By CVB

I second or third the Greenfield rear mount...

I second or third the Greenfield rear mount kickstands. I was a kickstand snob for years on the basis of weight and poor function, but I stopped caring about weight and Greenfield's rear mount stands...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By CVB

Thanks for staying my hand and saving me a bunch...

Thanks for staying my hand and saving me a bunch of money (and spring me my wife's ire). Looks like I misinterpreted some information on Sheldon Brown's site regarding years of production for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-18, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
Posted By CVB

1950s? Sunbeam 3 speed

I'm eyeing this: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage-1960s-sunbeam-ladies/6515038667.html

Very little rust on the chrome and looks to be in very nice condition. Even the original Brooks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,430
Posted By CVB

:thumb::thumb:

:thumb::thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

ScSchwinn Breeze bike 3 speed - $10000

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bid/d/schwinn-breeze-bike-3-speed/6506504194.html
https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_5th1M4hK5Bs_600x450.jpg

$10,000!!

I'm thinking that's what I would do if I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-20-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,452
Posted By CVB

It's a Huffy, so "restoring" it is not really a...

It's a Huffy, so "restoring" it is not really a worthwhile goal - just make it ridable as rhenning says. Mainly that means repacking all the bearings with lots of grease, which they probably lacked...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-30-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,452
Posted By CVB

This is the current setup that I plan to upgrade...

This is the current setup that I plan to upgrade from. He alternates riding and running, spending about 2/3 of the time riding. Training was actually a cinch.
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Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-30-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,452
Posted By CVB

Thanks! Yeah, it's huge! The intent is for...

Thanks!

Yeah, it's huge! The intent is for my ~19 lb dog to ride up there (with a carpet remnant liner to make it safe and comfy). Prior to the basket he had to ride in a grocery bag pannier in...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-29-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,452
Posted By CVB

And me! I got this Cranbrook as a curbside...

And me! I got this Cranbrook as a curbside special. Repacked the bearings and applied a can of krylon hammered metal paint leftover from another project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/lk-high-quali...

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/lk-high-quality-his-hers/6402751273.html
"Vintage Huffy. American made...Not your Huffy of today."

More abuse of the term "Vintage" when what is meant is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

Nice fork!

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/spalding-12-speed-road-bike/6308193958.html
https://images.craigslist.org/00N0N_8fZxomc7bFe_600x450.jpg

Ad says "call for price". Reminds me that if you have...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-23-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,159
Posted By CVB

Of course you can!...

Of course you can! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h19n-5qIp78
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-17, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

Yeah, or he knows but he's looking for a sucker...

Yeah, or he knows but he's looking for a sucker who doesn't.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

Rad a$$ bike!

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/6024126107.html

Oh, rad, an a$$bike! Oh, wait, it's a Bridgestone Submariner.

I kinda wonder if someone on this forum actually posted this.
Forum: Commuting
02-02-17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,241
Posted By CVB

I assume every honk means they love cyclists. I...

I assume every honk means they love cyclists. I know that I am mostly wrong, but it keeps me from flipping the bird at a friend who is actually being friendly, and it drives the other drivers bonkers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,749
Posted By CVB

Took me a while to get around to it, but I am...

Took me a while to get around to it, but I am pleased to report success! I swapped the guts and all seems to be working fine. There is actually a slight difference in the drive side dust cover...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,749
Posted By CVB

Thanks Bob and Dan. Both good suggestions. Both...

Thanks Bob and Dan. Both good suggestions. Both hubs are rollerbrake hubs. I checked the overall dimensions of the two hubs (flange diameter, width, spoke hole PCD, etc) and they seem to be the same....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,749
Posted By CVB

Swapping guts in Shimano Nexus 7 hubs

Long story short, I have a Shimano SG-7R45 hub that has some broken parts. I can send it off for repairs, but the cost after shipping and all is about the same as a new hub. I haven't found an LBS...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-24-15, 03:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 42,342
Posted By CVB

For a rack, a regular 30-lb capacity rear rack...

For a rack, a regular 30-lb capacity rear rack will be fine - a gallon of milk (or beer) weighs a little over 8 lbs - your standard Blackburn rack will thus carry nearly four gallons of milk (or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-15, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,691
Posted By CVB

Yes, I, too, think "Iverson" when I think "old...

Yes, I, too, think "Iverson" when I think "old school ten speeds."
"It's 'BMA/6 Certified', not to shabby."

http://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_c4x0pGycwiV_600x450.jpg452330
The First Name in Old...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-11-15, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By CVB

From National Airport to Downtown DC by bike

(Note to Moderators: I'm not sure where this should really go - it's not quite Commuting, not really Touring, but is kind of Utility. I chose this forum because it describes a car-free approach to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,314
Posted By CVB

Thanks, this is really helpful! I think I know...

Thanks, this is really helpful! I think I know what I've been doing wrong now and why soldering has never worked for me. Looks so much better than the aluminum tips! I'm going to try this later this...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,230
Posted By CVB

I second the fenders, rack, and slicks/smooth...

I second the fenders, rack, and slicks/smooth tread tires. Fenders to keep the water/mud/winter slop off of you - and keep your drivetrain cleaner too. But you don't have to go all in on this. If...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,392
Posted By CVB

Beautiful bike!

Beautiful bike!
Forum: Commuting
03-01-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,392
Posted By CVB

One thing to think about is wear you will install...

One thing to think about is wear you will install the breaks. If on the flats, ewe could go either way. If on the bends, yew might prefer the non-North Rode position. At least I dew, YMMV.

Save...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,489
Posted By CVB

Yeah, you're right. I don't often see it from...

Yeah, you're right. I don't often see it from this angle so I wasn't aware of the bad fender feng shui. Got to fix that this weekend.

The guy I bought it from had two bikes - this and a nearly...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,489
Posted By CVB

What I'm currently riding. 1987ish Nishiki...

What I'm currently riding. 1987ish Nishiki Cascade. I picked this up off CL for camping. I added fenders and a Soma Oxford bar. I like the riding posture with this bar so much that I've been riding...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,264
Posted By CVB

2.5 miles one-way in Raleigh, NC.

2.5 miles one-way in Raleigh, NC.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,244
Posted By CVB

I bought the vuelta zerolites on that sale....

I bought the vuelta zerolites on that sale. They're my first fixed gear wheels and the low price is what helped me finally make the leap. I've been riding them for about a month. They work fine, were...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-13, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,675
Posted By CVB

...rode to work for the first time since my wreck...

...rode to work for the first time since my wreck 2-1/2 weeks ago. I took it easy, kept my hands on the handlebars and didn't go fast. But dang, my knee hurts now! Maybe a little too soon.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,675
Posted By CVB

Amen.

Amen.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-13, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,616,675
Posted By CVB

(last night actually)...Lost control of my bike...

(last night actually)...Lost control of my bike at probably 25 mph. Tore up my clothes and skin in several places and cracked my helmet in two places. Damn glad I had my helmet on. I had a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,181
Posted By CVB

Glad you liked the pics. I can't claim any credit...

Glad you liked the pics. I can't claim any credit for them. I just thought folks here would enjoy seeing them. I believe that it was our first tweed ride. 200+ riders, which I was told is the same...
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