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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 600
Posted By Korina

The Raleigh Chopper is back!

Looks like they did a good job, too.

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-raleigh-chopper/?image=2&type=gallery&gallery=1&embedded_slideshow=1
Forum: Northern California
05-31-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,783
Posted By Korina

As I was typing, some weak sun started to come...

As I was typing, some weak sun started to come through. Thirty minutes later, the marine layer was gone, the sun was shining, and the wind was blowing 18mph. Dragged my sorry butt off the couch and...
Forum: Northern California
05-31-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,783
Posted By Korina

Lucky you; we could conceivably stay like this...

Lucky you; we could conceivably stay like this all summer. Again. We have May gray, June gloom, no sky July, and Fogust, although this year included most of April too. Our hot weather, when we get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 708
Posted By Korina

Sweet! I finally get to post this! :roflmao: ...

Sweet! I finally get to post this! :roflmao:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x430/sram_2033_1aec3bcbbdf66fd45a0756b5e848ff7fe17d45bf.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 327,124
Posted By Korina

I don't know about "happy", but otherwise you got...

I don't know about "happy", but otherwise you got it. Pics convey information; think CraigsList bike ads.

I wasn't complaining, not at all, I love your photos. I just forgot about the artsy photos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By Korina

PSA: V-O $ Road Runner sales

Save 20% on the VO site!You heard me right! Now through Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 11:59pm ET we’re offering 20% off, site-wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,032
Posted By Korina

I've long toyed with the idea of braiding or...

I've long toyed with the idea of braiding or weaving bar tape with wool yarn. Maybe I should experiment.

Just as soon as the cat wakes up and gets off my thigh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 931
Posted By Korina

Good on you. I visited one in 2015, while looking...

Good on you. I visited one in 2015, while looking for a place for my mom. All I could see were wild-eyed 16-year-olds wondering what the hell happened.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 264
Posted By Korina

The last decade or so. Not so much an improvement...

The last decade or so. Not so much an improvement as a solution in search of a problem. Unless you can't learn how to shift a front derailleur, then it's perfect!
Forum: Northern California
05-18-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,783
Posted By Korina

grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey...

grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey warm and sunny and glorious! grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,916
Posted By Korina

{Pushes up nerdy glasses} I believe you will find...

{Pushes up nerdy glasses} I believe you will find that the 720 frame was of a somewhat lesser quality. However, being a Trek, it is still an excellent bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 266
Posted By Korina

Eh, I wouldn't worry too much about the weight,...

Eh, I wouldn't worry too much about the weight, because you're going to be the heaviest thing on the bike. I know I certainly am.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 76,900
Views: 12,590,823
Posted By Korina

A couple of nice bikes on Fb. A tall Schwinn...

A couple of nice bikes on Fb.

A tall Schwinn High Sierra...
Forum: Northern California
05-13-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By Korina

One way to find out; rent an ebike and ride the...

One way to find out; rent an ebike and ride the route on a weekend to see how it goes. Let us know whether it works out!
Forum: Northern California
05-13-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,507
Posted By Korina

PoweredByVeg, it's very exciting! Have you gotten...

PoweredByVeg, it's very exciting! Have you gotten on the GRTA's mailing list (https://greatredwoodtrailplan.org/)?

The Skunk Train's owners lost yet another court case when the judge said they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By Korina

The other side of the windshield

Sorry, I didn't know where else to put this, but I had to put it somewhere. It's an episode of The War on Cars podcast called The Driver (https://thewaroncars.org/2021/05/03/the-driver/). I found it...
Forum: Northern California
05-08-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,783
Posted By Korina

Seriously. STOP. RAINING.

Seriously. STOP. RAINING.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By Korina

Then I'm sure the Left Bank will work for you....

Then I'm sure the Left Bank will work for you. Velo-Orange really has some nice handlebars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By Korina

You might take a look at V-O's Tourist Bar...

You might take a look at V-O's Tourist Bar (https://velo-orange.com/collections/flat-and-upright-bars/products/vo-tourist-handlebar-22-2-dia) too.

Stem Clamp: 25.4mm
Grip: 22.2mm
Rise: 70mm
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Korina

What I really want is a copy of that amazing...

What I really want is a copy of that amazing painting. So very early 20th Century and gorgeous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Korina

PLP tours Merry Sales and it's glorious

Quick! I need a large gift card and a shopping cart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sE__QreC5Y
Forum: Commuting
05-06-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Korina

BobbyG, six miles isn't bad; I'll bet you could...

BobbyG, six miles isn't bad; I'll bet you could find ways to make it longer a few days per week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 783
Posted By Korina

Duuuude. Did you remember the chain?

Duuuude.

Did you remember the chain?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8,669
Views: 2,841,170
Posted By Korina

There's a backdrop? :love: There's a woman...

There's a backdrop? :love:

There's a woman in town with this exact bike, in excellent condition, in just my size. She's lucky my impulse control issues don't extend to swiping her bike.

Okay, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,874
Posted By Korina

It's not just road racing. Back when I was still...

It's not just road racing. Back when I was still on Facebook, I was served a Liv ad that basically said "crush your commute" or something equally violent. I mean, I'm riding to work not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,230
Posted By Korina

We're not all old men. :thumb: I like C&V...

We're not all old men. :thumb:

I like C&V because the people here are largely done with measuring contests and are more interested in learning and sharing their knowledge. And showing off their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,437
Posted By Korina

https://www.confessions.engineer/ and...

https://www.confessions.engineer/
and https://www.strongtowns.org/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 768
Posted By Korina

What daihard said. Vehicular cycling is only good...

What daihard said. Vehicular cycling is only good for car drivers and fast roadies.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 173
Posted By Korina

PSA: Road Runner Bags' 420 sale is tomorrow

From Road Runner (https://roadrunnerbags.us/)'s email:
Forum: Northern California
04-17-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 517
Posted By Korina

:) Thanks for the nostalgia; I grew up in Tracy,...

:) Thanks for the nostalgia; I grew up in Tracy, directly east of Corral Hollow Rd. I remember the wind; the only time it wasn't windy it was 110F.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,780
Posted By Korina

I'll bet all that driver saw was a clear lane. 🙄

I'll bet all that driver saw was a clear lane. 🙄
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By Korina

Ummmm, was this about looking for a step-through?...

Ummmm, was this about looking for a step-through? If so, I did. In fact, I found two!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By Korina

Adrenaline and testosterone are a heady mixture.

Adrenaline and testosterone are a heady mixture.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By Korina

I took the survey. If they were real MBA...

I took the survey. If they were real MBA students, wouldn't they be finding ways to convince us that we need all that tech?

Helmet is good, light mounts and visor are good (especially in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 376
Posted By Korina

Something for the science nerds

It's an interesting experiment, to say the least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg8oVR4k5Dk
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Posted By Korina

'The more outraged we are at others, the more...

'The more outraged we are at others, the more righteous we feel; the more righteous we feel, the more we feel duty-bound to be outraged at others. One can really rev out on that vicious cycle. It's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By Korina

Bollards.

Bollards.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,379
Views: 388,455
Posted By Korina

If the guy's up for it, I hear you can cat-proof...

If the guy's up for it, I hear you can cat-proof a fence by topping it with well-supported netting angled in towards his yard; cats will not climb upside down. Or, he can build a catio of any size,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 327,124
Posted By Korina

Commando, you are SOL; the only place to put a...

Commando, you are SOL; the only place to put a kickstand is on the stays. It's that or carve yourself a stick to brace it up at the bottom bracket. Sweet build, BTW.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 327,124
Posted By Korina

We'll need to see pics of the bike. Um, to help...

We'll need to see pics of the bike. Um, to help you find the right kickstand; yeah that's it! That's the ticket! :D
Forum: Northern California
04-01-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,507
Posted By Korina

Almost forgot! The GRT is in its design phase; if...

Almost forgot! The GRT is in its design phase; if you have opinions or want to find out more, there's a website (https://greatredwoodtrailplan.org/) for that. Go check it out, and get on the mailing...
Forum: Northern California
04-01-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,507
Posted By Korina

Leinster, good luck with the tunnel; it seems...

Leinster, good luck with the tunnel; it seems like a no-brainer. Just gotta get county government off their behinds.

Eureka has begun the process of looking at a way to extend the Hikshari' Trail...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By Korina

Best to find a different route; otherwise, walk...

Best to find a different route; otherwise, walk the bike and speak calmly to them well before you actually reach them; never surprise anything bigger than you or that has teeth and/or claws. How they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-26-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,548
Posted By Korina

Sounds like he needs better friends.

Sounds like he needs better friends.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 153
Posted By Korina

65... and back on the bike

Vintage rider takes his classic bike on a trip. Very zen. (If you can't see the video, go to "Quote" and the link will show up.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKudITYlfh8
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-23-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By Korina

Here's a link directly to the paper...

Here's a link directly to the paper (https://nacto.org/publication/designing-for-small-things-with-wheels/). NACTO has a lot of good publications; i.e. it's a rabbit hole.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-17-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,695
Posted By Korina

Inattentional blindness...

Inattentional blindness (https://berkeley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5J7YL8NxLbGrLE) is another reason for drivers not seeing us, as well as the "the faster you go the narrower your field of vision"....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-17-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,548
Posted By Korina

Distracted drivers can be found in all kinds of...

Distracted drivers can be found in all kinds of vehicles, and they can all hit people, but one is more likely to kill than injure. I'd rather survive their mistake.
Forum: Northern California
03-12-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,783
Posted By Korina

How's everyone holding up? Looks like the fire...

How's everyone holding up? Looks like the fire hose wandered a bit more south, away from me; no complaints here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPFrXP2v9LA
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 744
Posted By Korina

SDHawk, that's a low-normal rear derailer...

SDHawk, that's a low-normal rear derailer (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_l.html#lownormal); they're very cool, as you may have noticed. Is there a mfr. on there anywhere?
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