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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-04-17, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,297
Posted By JoeMcD

I have a small build as well. Finding the right...

I have a small build as well. Finding the right bike size has proven to be difficult. Particularly when most frame sizes info seem inaccurate in their postings. Sometimes they say a frame size of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-03-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,297
Posted By JoeMcD

Can you tell a bike size by the space between the top tube and down tube

I've been checking out sites like kijiji for a while, and it got me started wondering: Can you estimate a bike size by the space between the top tube and down tube? Do the top and down tubes on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By JoeMcD

That's helpful. There are a tons of uneven...

That's helpful. There are a tons of uneven asphalt/gravel in my area. So I know I won't even try bravng into them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By JoeMcD

LOL and I quote On another note......

LOL and I quote



On another note... Curling? Badminton? HELL NO! I love cycling. Once I get on a bike, I don't want to get off :giver:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-17, 02:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By JoeMcD

Thanks for all the tips, I will raise the stem a...

Thanks for all the tips, I will raise the stem a bit tonight. As Gresp15C mentioned, mine may be too low for me. During the first 3 days with the bike, I've been slowly building up my tolerance with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-17, 01:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By JoeMcD

Thank you for the helpful tips! I will admit the...

Thank you for the helpful tips! I will admit the bike is an inch larger than my recommended frame size. I didn't think it would make much of a difference because I was ok during the test ride. Now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By JoeMcD

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

You are totally right!

You are totally right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

Upon a closer look, I think it's a combination of...

Upon a closer look, I think it's a combination of many parts, still I am quite curious about the frame... so here are the photos.

The forkend looks quite interesting
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By JoeMcD

Which obstacles to avoid?

I just recently started riding a road bike. I find myself having to watch the road condition like a hawk all the time to avoid running into anything. Moreover, because of the dropbars, I find that I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By JoeMcD

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By JoeMcD

I did the math already ;)

I did the math already ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By JoeMcD

Thanks for pointing that out! Is it normal for...

Thanks for pointing that out! Is it normal for the rear derailleur and the front derailleur to be of two different brands?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By JoeMcD

More photos!

More photos!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By JoeMcD

A Restored Raleigh Bike

The Raleigh Grand Prix was restored, but I am not sure how many parts are original to the frame. I tried to make some beginner observations. Would love to hear the experts here on details I'd miss....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-17, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,878
Posted By JoeMcD

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,878
Posted By JoeMcD

I saw your other post to another thread back in...

I saw your other post to another thread back in December 2012, which looks exactly like this one, only way nicer.
I am completely new to vintage bikes so I am going with only the feel while riding....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-17, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,878
Posted By JoeMcD

More photos

More photos
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,878
Posted By JoeMcD

Bottecchia - Is it worth the buy?

I am in need of a replacement bike after mine got stolen, and saw this Bottecchia asking for $250 CAD. Test rode it today, I like the feel of it. Problem is that the conditions seems so-so. Chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

This is a lot of information for me to look up! I...

This is a lot of information for me to look up! I was so focused on the origin of the bike and underestimated other factors. Partly because owner just had it serviced months ago. The bike (will post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

Thanks for the advice! Care to elaborate more for...

Thanks for the advice! Care to elaborate more for a newbie like me about the parts? What are some standard parts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

Many results pop up on google for "Capri", and...

Many results pop up on google for "Capri", and that's what makes it challenging! I've picture searched Kijiji, craigslist, and checking out bikes on the street for something similar, but could not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

Thank you! I am relatively new to cycling, only...

Thank you! I am relatively new to cycling, only started researching months before my old bike got stolen.

This is the only photo I took at the time, as there are no other stickers. I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By JoeMcD

What's this Capri bike?

Been lurking around the forums for a while but really first time posting here. I was offered to take over this bike for $190. I am not one to purchase something without actually researching first....
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