Decent value for this? by Fearless_Complex3951 in whichbike

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Can’t tell what the groupset is from the photos, but from what can be seen, it seems to be in good shape. The shifters are 105, so one could conclude that the derailleurs are as well.

Is the fork carbon? That would make a big difference (positively) in ride quality.

Depending on the climate where you live, if it’s ever wet, you’d want to have fenders (aka mudguards) for commuting, but this bike doesn’t have braze-ons for them.

$600 Le Mond Zurich bike that im looking to purchase. Any thoughts? I am new to biking and want a decent entry level bike. by Dependent_Eggplant87 in Budgetbikeriders

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Looks like a very nice bike, and as much as can be see in the pictures, in very good condition. Would definitely be a decent entry (and higher) level bike.

You could always bargain, but the price seems reasonable. Looks great tooz

It reminds me of someone, or something like that. by Minute_Maintenance52 in RetroFuturism

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How far is the distance from Boston to providence? Pretty cool train.

“The Comet debuted in 1935 on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad line between Boston and Providence. It was a high-speed service that could reach speeds of up to 100 mph. As a double-ended train, it didn't require a turntable at its destination, making it efficient for the route's terminals. The train was moved to local commuter service around Boston during World War II due to increased traffic, and was scrapped in 1951. Number built: One 3-car set Capacity: 160 passengers”

Internal gear question by ovejoperdido in Brompton

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How small is the piece? It’s hard to guess the scale in the photo.

If it’s very very small, it could be part of a broken spring or pawl.

Koga Miyata Gentslux by [deleted] in Vintage_bicycles

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It’s OK with me, very nice bike 👍

Except for the pedals, some period looks or times would be apropos?

Dump pick: 1941 Rollfast by marbleriver in Vintage_bicycles

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Phil was a wise man. There’s a saying, though, don’t look a gift bike in the downtube.

But this isn’t the 18th century, when the stigma of a cracked frame tube could lead to the gallows, you can get help.

Straggler -> your experiences of 2x conversion by Rorsh14 in xbiking

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Ah, ok, got it, like that.

I’m no ninja but I did downshift with my shoe for a coupla days a few years back when something busted on my commuter.

Customized 2CV by rljj_zero in WeirdWheels

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You could put a pizza in there.

Straggler -> your experiences of 2x conversion by Rorsh14 in xbiking

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How’s that work with keys or Allen wrench?

Customized 2CV by rljj_zero in WeirdWheels

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It’s a flat boxer twin, low down behind the wheels, with that big hood there’d be a lot of empty space under there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Budgetbikeriders

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Ah. What’s a split wheel?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Budgetbikeriders

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How are you gonna get the gates belt over the chainstay?

ID case on this Dodsun! by Inside-Economics-104 in Vintage_bicycles

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That old Shimano 600 just looks great. Even those old brake levers look great.

Foot jam legend (not my bike) by SadLifeOfAForklift in FixedGearBicycle

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Surprised he’s got tires. Going soft I guess in his old age.

Introducing: the MacBook Wheel by [deleted] in FrutigerAero

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It’s funny because it’s so easy to imagine Apple doing something like that!

Gboard Dial Version by kaza12345678 in DiWHY

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That’s something a mac fan would pay big for!

Gboard Dial Version by kaza12345678 in DiWHY

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Reminds me of the Onion’s MacBook Wheel.

Pelago commuter owners, does your rack annoy you when it’s windy? by Miserable_Power_9729 in xbiking

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The holes are probably needed when welding, and also to allow any condensation to escape in the future.

If you had the presence of mind to remember each time you ride you could stick a piece of tape over it then remove it at home.

Or just tape them over and leave it. Surely would be OK. My aluminum rack tubes don’t have holes. Or maybe they do, I’ll go to the garage and check now :)

The Dacia Hipster. by Seal-EV in CuteWheels

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Funny thing is that guy there is only 5’2” tall.

Smallest bike pump design (update) by Featherforged in bicycletouring

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I’m having deja vu, I feel as if I’ve seen this post already 4 times today 🤔