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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 606
Posted By KCT1986

Have you checked that the current crank is just a...

Have you checked that the current crank is just a double? The 52/42 rings are standard on a triple for this 105 (FC-55??) and your smaller ring looks that it has shift pins for shifting from a third...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 381
Posted By tomato coupe

I ran into that issue -- turns out I had a 0°...

I ran into that issue -- turns out I had a 0° stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 487
Posted By jamesdak

6 weeks post surgery and back on the steel!!!!!

So stoked. Recovery seemed to be going so slow there for awhile. Didn't think the knee was ever going to start bending right again. Was riding the Azor with the saddle up an additional inch for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 2,804
Posted By Shadco

Add more zip ties and maybe some of this metal...

Add more zip ties and maybe some of this metal strapping, be sure to use flat washers under the screw heads.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 311
Posted By byrnefrankie

UpdateThanks everyone for contributing. It's my...

UpdateThanks everyone for contributing. It's my first time on here and it's been very helpful.

I've actually managed to free up my 4600! A bit more WD40 and using a tea towel wrapped through it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 5,852
Posted By tomato coupe

My bikes are 17% cleaner with 14% less effort,...

My bikes are 17% cleaner with 14% less effort, regardless of the conditions I ride in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 556
Posted By Kekec1965

Pre war nostalgia

First ride today on the latest acquisition, 1930s (my research points out to 1935) Erni Russ. FB hubs laced on 26" Constrictor Conloy Lite rims, Durax Super Course chainset, Monitor Climax calipers. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 950
Posted By Andy_K

I'm going to cast a dissenting vote here and say...

I'm going to cast a dissenting vote here and say it looks threadless to me. I see the difference in shade on the steerer, but I don't see threads, and it looks to me like the steerer is much longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,881
Posted By jaxgtr

The Park Tool DKB 1.1 If your shifter or...

The Park Tool DKB 1.1

If your shifter or derailleur does not work, you need the new Park Tools Derailleur Kicking Boot.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,286
Posted By shelbyfv

My thots in easy to understand pictures...

My thots in easy to understand pictures :deadhorse2: :troll:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,294
Posted By Bad Lag

Here's my take on a 1X. It uses an 8 speed...

Here's my take on a 1X.

It uses an 8 speed Alfine internally geared hub.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By OldTryGuy

Should've had a V8 ? :foo:

Should've had a V8 ? :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
Posted By Kai Winters

There's not a problem with the Shimano BB's. But...

There's not a problem with the Shimano BB's. But any press fit BB is going to present problems over time and imo requires more maintenance than a threaded BB mainly because it is not possible, within...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 930
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Get a classic Look Tubulaire bike. It has the...

Get a classic Look Tubulaire bike. It has the look and comfortable ride of a classic bike and the lightweight of a carbon bike. My Look KG96 with Shimano 600 tricolor groupset.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 713
Posted By SurferRosa

I have 64 Magic 8 Balls, 102 clumps of celebrity...

I have 64 Magic 8 Balls, 102 clumps of celebrity hair, 11 boxes of of Blue Oyster Cult's debut on 8-track, 36 "children playing" road signs, and 4 distinct personalities.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,255
Posted By tomato coupe

No, no one has ever considered the effect of wind...

No, no one has ever considered the effect of wind on cyclists.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-22, 05:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 569
Posted By jamesdak

Two out, a real beauty in. Kirk Terraplane content and pics

I'm slowly making progress to drawing down the collection/stable of bikes. Two of the 90's bikes have been moved on locally the past couple of weeks, the Klein Quantum II and then yesterday the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 02:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By Positron400

it's an 11-34 105 casette. The front chainrings...

it's an 11-34 105 casette. The front chainrings are sub-compact 34/50. I wanted a 1:1 ratio to do the climbing I built this bike for. The whole setup is a 2x11.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 02:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By Positron400

Vintage Frame NOS Puch Mistral build w/ new parts

Hey fellow bike nerds,

after seeing the amazing build of the Pinarelle Treviso, I felt like showing my first build too.
Unfortunately I wasn't clever enough to take too many pictures during the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,459
Posted By tomato coupe

There's a subscription to Bike Forums?

There's a subscription to Bike Forums?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,778
Posted By curbtender

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,778
Posted By nlerner

I thought the valuation subforum was for BFers to...

I thought the valuation subforum was for BFers to make off-list, low-ball offers to newbies who post there without having any idea of what their inherited bike is worth?

And I’ve also always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 08:06 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,778
Posted By T-Mar

Quoting a maximum known sale price is providing a...

Quoting a maximum known sale price is providing a disservice to the potential buyer or seller. Just because there is a known case of that sale price, that does not mean that it is a realistic sale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-22, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6,380
Views: 710,584
Posted By capnjonny

Here is my latest, a small tri bike , maybe...

Here is my latest, a small tri bike , maybe Novara? Aluminum frame, 26" wheels, 1.25 x 26" tires. It was red/black with flaking paint.

I stripped it to bare aluminum and repainted it in Rustoleum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 954
Posted By bchains

Well guys, just to close the loop on this I...

Well guys, just to close the loop on this I emailed Shimano customer service and sent very close up photos of the derailleur. They responded:

"After reviewing your case with our QA team we have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 982
Posted By Shrevvy

Jack Taylor Touring Campy, TA, Phil Wood

Jack Taylor touring bike up for sale. $1400 plus shipping. Shipping $99 for lower 48 states. Pickup available in Northeast Ohio.

- 60 cm CTC seat tube, 58.5 CTC top tube
- Campy Rally RD, Campy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-22, 04:52 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 8,841
Posted By indyfabz

Even though it’s early… ...

Even though it’s early…


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,968
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Wait, I thought the top of the steerer tube is...

Wait, I thought the top of the steerer tube is supposed to be about 2 mm below the top of the stem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,346
Posted By jamesdak

I've used at least two of the IRD-95 series BB...

I've used at least two of the IRD-95 series BB and they are really nice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By zandoval

Helicopter Tape Alternatives

Of course things are going up in price but Helicopter tape has always been up there. Here are a few substitutions I have tried that work well and offer a more economical alternative.

Real...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,952
Posted By bbbean

Let us know how your online retailer handles your...

Let us know how your online retailer handles your complaint when a tube blows immediately after installation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,586
Posted By 52telecaster

This is crazy I know, but I really like it!

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With bag
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,806
Posted By BTinNYC

If I'm ever building a 7 speed with brifters,...

If I'm ever building a 7 speed with brifters, I'll keep it mind.
Zzzzzzzzzz
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,985
Posted By nlerner

Well, truthfully, I use these: ...

Well, truthfully, I use these:

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No, not necessarily...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,832
Posted By Seattle Forrest

I put 8 magnets on my wheel to keep it balanced. ...

I put 8 magnets on my wheel to keep it balanced. I averaged 160 mph last weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 724,793
Posted By bwilli88

Awww! Shucks, pm sent with dibs and questions.

Awww! Shucks, pm sent with dibs and questions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 724,793
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, There is still too much junk in the...

Well folks,
There is still too much junk in the trunk! Jdawg passed on this one and the War Department is still ready for war after the Ciooc showed up. This is my 1984 Othon Ochsner that I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 724,793
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks that didn't take long! Perhaps the...

Well folks that didn't take long! Perhaps the War Department will quiet down a bit when it heads off to it's new home. The Frame has been claimed by a forum member. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By nlerner

That's cool, Andy_K, but it's just screaming out...

That's cool, Andy_K, but it's just screaming out for a 650B x 38mm wheelset:

https://live.staticflickr.com/5452/29660823803_7787d6ec27_b.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,060
Posted By Koyote

Which would be never.

Which would be never.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By Dfrost

Paselas are excellent tires, but you would...

Paselas are excellent tires, but you would probably find that you CAN feel the difference with a high quality, lightweight supple tire, although they aren’t likely to be found in 27”. Your patched...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-21, 10:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,624
Posted By Koyote

You're a real humanitarian.

You're a real humanitarian.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By rydabent

I just turned 83 seven days ago. I have been...

I just turned 83 seven days ago. I have been retired since 2008, and this year I passed 25000 miles mostly on the 135 miles of bike paths in our city. Some of it was out on the hiways with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,549
Posted By nlerner

Posting to bikeforums?

Posting to bikeforums?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,720
Posted By BFisher

Fred and Steve walk into a bar. Steve says...

Fred and Steve walk into a bar.

Steve says to Fred as they sit down, "Look, bro...your bike is ancient and that T-shirt/New Balance 624 kit is lame. Can you even climb on that heavy, old, piece of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1,022
Views: 207,280
Posted By gaucho777

On my commute home today, I ran into a buddy and...

On my commute home today, I ran into a buddy and fellow teaching colleague, Calvin Trampleasure, who works at a nearby school. Calvin was an accomplished racer in the 70s and 80s. He was a multiple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 67,745
Posted By nlerner

Something old: ...

Something old:

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Something newer:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,164
Posted By 3alarmer

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/e7da9dab6b8dc08bed6fd5ab508156e2_a7f5cd45f99fd0fcd855c6e4fe333182de6d79d2.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Posted By DiabloScott

One time in street clothes and loose shorts on my...

One time in street clothes and loose shorts on my commuter bike, I tried a cowboy mount as I left the parking spot in the company garage. My left foot was on the pedal and I was swinging my right leg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6,380
Views: 710,584
Posted By bargo68

Finally finished up the Fuso rebuild. Settled on...

Finally finished up the Fuso rebuild. Settled on some cheap cork tape with the idea I might get some Fizik black to go matchy-matchy with the saddle at a later date.
Bought as a sad single speed...
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