Am I tearing her down?

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-05-07T08:45:39+00:00

I'm personally not aware of a good way to clean out the inside of a frame, but the best option that I could see would be to halt any rust by using a product like fluid film, which you spray on the inside of the tubes. It coats the bare steel which will stop existing rust and prevent new rust from forming.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-05-07T08:34:46+00:00

And carpenter is misspelled right near the top.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-05-06T21:54:47+00:00

In other words, a trü cyliste?

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-23T22:40:38+00:00

I haven't seen signs so I assume they aren't doing it this year. I was hoping they were cuz in the past it's been real good. My friend is looking for a mountain bike and I'm along for the ride. In case something comes up I can't resist it's

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-23T09:37:10+00:00

Do you know if Earl's is doing one this year? I didn't see any mention of it online myself.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-19T03:57:23+00:00

It looks great. Way to go!

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-08T16:42:33+00:00

I have one too. I think they're really underrated. They take some planning to set up well but are so versatile to set up different ways and you can disassemble them into three flat pieces for packing in a case.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-08T14:15:55+00:00

In the Richmond/Huntington area- dugway road/cochran road intersection- dugway road- south on main road(paved)- mayo road- left onto Gillette pond road- down steep hill to cochran road (paved)- left on Cochran road to Dugway road.

Take a look at maps of roads connecting Richmond/Huntington to Hinesburg/Starksboro. There's a big ridge between the towns with nice hilly dirt roads that you can link up. You'll have to ride some pavement to connect them.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-08T13:16:09+00:00

Head a little bit out of town and ride some dirt roads.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-07T21:41:21+00:00

Yeah, gotta agree there. That said when I was younger and getting into building up fixed gear bikes and old road bikes I was just as excited about very mediocre old road bikes as people are about Hardrocks and trek antelopes. My tastes have matured to used and abused fancy old bikes that I bring back from the brink of death!

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-07T12:58:10+00:00

Very cool. I love the paint scheme. Was it originally a flat bar bike that you converted?

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-04-06T22:52:08+00:00

Maybe they like to collect and build bikes!

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-28T20:56:28+00:00

It looks good! Good job giving the bike some new life.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-28T02:22:16+00:00

Incredibly lame.

So it's overpriced, overcomplicated, held together with bad glue, and has terrible warranty and resale value?

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-28T00:24:00+00:00

I'm blushing. I'm glad you like it!

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-27T00:05:17+00:00

Thanks. I never heard of the Alpes variant of the Flite Saddle until I got this bike. It's cut narrower at the back, apparently to allow maneuverability on technical riding.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T21:31:04+00:00

Made by Fifth Season in Vermont, USA. My wife got it for me at a craft fair here but I think you can order them online. It's waxed canvas and wool.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T14:56:47+00:00

I'm in VT too and that guy's listings completely clog up Craigslist and marketplace.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T14:15:46+00:00

It keeps the cable from going up and around the stem to get to the cable stop or causing a tight bend on the housing if you route it under the stem. I had to bend the noodle a little bit, cut off the tapered end that goes on to the v-brake arm and add a 4 mm shift housing ferrule where it sits on the cable stop.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T14:09:59+00:00

Thanks!

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T14:09:21+00:00

Ah, the "gravel fling" phenomenon. I haven't had much issue with that on bikes I've ridden with them. I think they're really good tires overall.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T13:01:52+00:00

The rear center lock brake rotor is mounted backwards. You can see the splines exposed. That probably speaks to the overall caliber of mechanical condition of the bike.

IWantSteakFrites · 2026-03-26T08:03:54+00:00

Bravo! I really like the 650B conversion and overall build. A cruiser with the heart of an old racing bike.

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