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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,395
Posted By RidesaCarlton

That is the prettiest Peugeot I have ever seen.

That is the prettiest Peugeot I have ever seen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By RidesaCarlton

My pleasure. 4 oz. of quality(?) Italian Steel...

My pleasure. 4 oz. of quality(?) Italian Steel to help(?) you climb the hills around Thunder Bay.
I really like helping you get a win.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,857
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Thanks Guys. I was not sure how I felt. The...

Thanks Guys. I was not sure how I felt. The kid's smile made it all worthwhile.
I got the feeling that the bike had been ignored for years, so the clean up and passing it on is a good thing. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,857
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Please laugh with me, not at me

Two weeks ago, I picked up a bicycle out of a ditch.

I took it home fixed the flats, tightened the bottom bracket, loosened the cones on the front wheel, glued the saddle back together, oiled the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,550
Posted By RidesaCarlton

How long do I keep good stuff before I decide I...

How long do I keep good stuff before I decide I will never use it?
I'll let you know when it happens.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,331
Posted By RidesaCarlton

The city I live in has some peculiar ideas about...

The city I live in has some peculiar ideas about bike lanes. In the centre of downtown, there is a road, that has also been labled as a bus or bicycle only road. OK, I rode it a few times. There is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,582
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I can't tell you how long I will keep a bike...

I can't tell you how long I will keep a bike before selling it. I've never sold one.
I still have my 1962 (ish) Esterman Sprint bike, 1971 Carlton Professional, 1971 Colnago, and 1971 Pogliaghi. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,586
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Some things do become unobtainium.

One of my favorite bikes has a Swiss bottom bracket. You ain't going to find a replacement for that on E-Bay.
The seat post is 26.8. Those can be found.
The headset is Swiss as well, but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,245
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I can't believe no one else has told you this...

I can't believe no one else has told you this tip. Always carry the bike in your right hand so the chain is away from your cloths. (Assuming it is facing forward.) It is a waste to put chain lube on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-20, 06:55 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,278
Posted By RidesaCarlton

While I agree that anyone who expects instant...

While I agree that anyone who expects instant service needs to do some growing up, I have a slightly different experience to report. My daily rider (an amalgamation of parts from as many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 33,302
Posted By RidesaCarlton

B17 Narrow rail

How about a B17 Narrow Rail. They only made it for about 3 years from 1959 to 1961. Campagnolo made a special seat-post just for this (type of ) saddle (that I do not own). It sits on my 1971...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I'm going to comment, but I don't think I will be...

I'm going to comment, but I don't think I will be that helpful. The answer is, "it depends." If your bike is fully Campagnolo, you PROBABLY want to replace the rim with another Campagnolo rim. Do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,390
Posted By RidesaCarlton

In my humble opinion, Return it.

Forty years ago I purchased a Carlton Professional that had a blemish. I got a deal. That was not the only problem with the frame.
10 years ago, I figured out why the frame seemed funny. The rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,195
Posted By RidesaCarlton

mine was a Carlton Pro

My first decent bike was a 1971 Carlton Professional. I am not American, so I never respected Schwinn out of national pride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,573
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Manufactured in Rivers Manitoba. Went out of...

Manufactured in Rivers Manitoba. Went out of business in the late 1970's. (I think. Could have been early 1980's.) I was riding a Colnago, so I didn't pay a lot of attention.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,573
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Manufactured in Rivers Manitoba. Went out of...

Manufactured in Rivers Manitoba. Went out of business in the late 1970's. (I think. Could have been early 1980's.) I was riding a Colnago, so I didn't pay a lot of attention.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 08:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,145
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I guess my OCD is limited. In my racing days we...

I guess my OCD is limited. In my racing days we changed wheels like we changed socks, tires came and went. Most were clement, but seldom identical. Identical was an accident. Now I kind of care...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Ahhh, you may want to check how stretched the...

Ahhh, you may want to check how stretched the chain is, and determine what shape the cluster is in. A new (to you) bike like a Guerciotti deserves new wheels, a new chain, and (maybe) a new cluster....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,811
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Nice bike. I'm sure a six speed cluster would...

Nice bike. I'm sure a six speed cluster would fit that wheel, but I'd still want to see what I could find in a seven. Perhaps you can get enough variation with seven in the rear and two in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,022
Posted By RidesaCarlton

50 years ago, when I raced bikes, you could race...

50 years ago, when I raced bikes, you could race on anything with fast wheels, fast tires, toe clips, and cycling shoes. It wasn't the end of the world if your Gitane had steel pipes, or if your...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,874
Posted By RidesaCarlton

exploding tire

Back when I was young, dinosaurs rode steel frames, and tubular tires.

I was at the National track championships (spectating) when we all heard a loud bang. It seems that one of the riders...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-23-17, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Instead of talking about the frame, lets talk...

Instead of talking about the frame, lets talk about postage costs. If you are in North America, it would cost between $75 and $150 to get the frame here. If you are able to pick up in London, OK. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I'm in Canada, so Raleighs are fairly common. A...

I'm in Canada, so Raleighs are fairly common. A Raleigh is probably a good doner bike. Hmmm, during the 60's Raleig used a lot of it's own sizes. Take a look at our friend Sheldon Brown's site
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,904
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I'm an old fart, and some of my suggestions are...

I'm an old fart, and some of my suggestions are sometimes a little unusual. My first thought is why would you ever be in the largest ring, and largest cog? Old time bikes would not work well in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,043
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Guys, do you mind if I address the original...

Guys, do you mind if I address the original question? Just want to though in my 2 cents worth to give you more to consider.

How does "Hindium" work into the alloy discussion? (You know, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-17, 09:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,245
Posted By RidesaCarlton

My thoughts are, "it depends." If you are riding...

My thoughts are, "it depends." If you are riding casually, it doesn't matter. If you are lightweight, it doesn't matter.
Let's think, the bike is 3 inches small for you. Having 8 inches of...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-27-17, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,876
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I guess I can't read.

Sorry for my 2 cents worth about filing front forks. It has been ponted out to me that you are talking about rear fittings. Sorry.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,165
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Me on my track bike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/606x802/img_1873_dfd7bfe978857df48411ce76486f30a80b6c4a62.jpg

1972 I had hair.
Back when I was young (not any more), strong (not any more),...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-11-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,876
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Lets back up a little on the conversation. If...

Lets back up a little on the conversation. If you try to file the forks, you will never get it perfect. Talk to a frame-builder. They will tell you it is next to impossible for us to get right. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-09-17, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 834
Posted By RidesaCarlton

I have an older Estermann as well. I have been...

I have an older Estermann as well. I have been looking, and determined it was made in Switzerland by a man who was the Swiss olympic coach. He tried some interesting modifications, and always built...
Forum: Introductions
08-04-15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By RidesaCarlton

Another new guy

I live in Winnipeg Canada. Yes it gets cold. Yes it snows. A lot in winter. No, I don't ride in winter.

I used to ride a lot in the early 1970's. Yes, I still have my bikes. (At least the...
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