"Last week a friend told me his Cannondale was a bit playful and since I am his go to guy for bike work 'could ya take a look at it'.
We made an appointment and I set the bike stand out in the back yard and broke out the tools.
While I…"
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It started with a flat tire.....
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Bored Monday Poll: Have you ever scratched your butt with the nose of your saddle while riding?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Juan Primo Dec 4, 2012.
I'm a Car Guy...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael B May 10.
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bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) replied to Michael B's discussion 'It started with a flat tire.....'"Sweet ride!"
Duane Waller replied to Michael B's discussion 'It started with a flat tire.....'"Those front and rear racks are so elegant. "
Michael B replied to Michael B's discussion 'It started with a flat tire.....'"All greased up & back from running errands."
Michael B replied to Michael B's discussion 'It started with a flat tire.....'"New Belgium Fat Tire. Now on to the rear hub.
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JimmyD 3.75 mi replied to Michael B's discussion 'It started with a flat tire.....'"Haha! I know how this goes all too well.
A little while back, I broke the chain on my commuter bike. When I finally got home to inspect my bike, I noticed that my chain ring teeth were SEVERLY worn down and almost knife-like due to major wear…"
Donald P Kingston replied to Michael B's discussion 'It started with a flat tire.....'"Maybe, subconciously this is what you wanted to do and it is what got you out of those other errands for awhile. hahaha
Nice Bike! I didn't know they had a name like that. Typhoon"
Michael B posted a discussionIt started with a flat tire.....
I had a few errands to run and it being such a nice day I decided to take out my vintage Schwinn Typhoon. Unfortunately it had a flat which ain't a big deal so I fixed it. As I was bringing it up from the basement I noticed a squeek in the headset. Hmmmm. Not a big deal on such a simple bike so I took it apart & greased it. As I was doing that I realized that the bottom bracket probably could use some work & the bike was in the stand so what the hell, I'll repack it.So here I am with a…See More
Michael B replied to h' 1.0's discussion '[Rant] Can anyone think of a stupider way to recognize Bike to Work week than...'"Spinning can be a gateway drug to regular biking.
I've been doing the spin class at my YMCA for years. It allows me to push myself hard safely & I like the music one particular instructor plays during the class. Quite a few times people in…"
Michael B replied to Morgan 6 mi's discussion 'I am going to regret asking this but if I am wondering...'"I'm guessing the tire is not seating properly. If this is the case use a little dish soap between the tire & rim. Inflate the tire & it should pop into the bead."
Michael B replied to Serge Lubomudrov's discussion 'What Happened to "[Passing] on Your Left"? . . .'"I do a long run on the LFP at least once a week & rarely if ever have problems with bikes or peds. I stick to the gravel part of the trail (easier on the joints) where it is available and when I have to move over to the asphalt I glance over my…"
Michael B commented on jolondon30's event 'The Great Northern Ride'"I'll be at Lawrence & Elston at 7:15"
Michael B commented on jolondon30's event 'The Great Northern Ride'"I'll be on a vintage Schwinn Paramount & I'll wear a Ragbrai jersey"
Michael B commented on jolondon30's event 'The Great Northern Ride'"I think I'll join you. I can meet at Lawrence & Elston or at trailhead of the NBT at Milwaukee & Devon."
Michael B is attending jolondon30's event
The Great Northern Ride at Chicago, IL - Start at Clark/Lawrence or Meet on the Way
June 9, 2013 from 7am to 11:30pm
Lawrence (starting at Clark) to Elston, NBT to Lake Cook, Lake Cook to Sheridan, up to Highwood, then Sheridan back to Chicago cutting over to LFP in Evanston (or whatever its called there next to the lake) and then down Sheridan/Broadway to Uptown or perhaps Andersonville for lunch/beer.We will average about 16-18 mph for this trip. Road bike is highly recommended. We'll stop in Highwood for a fifteen minute break at the turnaround but otherwise expect to bike straight through. Expectation…See More
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Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 10:47am on December 24, 2012,
Serge Lubomudrov said… Michael, I guess it was you running on the LFT? Sorry, didn't see you: tunnel vision. Though, I have to say that if it were a group of shapely women instead of middle aged dudes, I would probably notice them ;)
- At 11:28pm on April 20, 2011,
chixieonfixie said… Michael - send me a pic of that paramount for sale..why are you selling it?
- At 1:06pm on September 7, 2010, Serge Lubomudrov said…
- Hey, Michael! How was your run?
- At 3:15pm on August 26, 2010, Serge Lubomudrov said…
- I have no doubts it is, though it is still on my "to be read soon" list.
I was taking pictures there:
- At 3:00pm on August 26, 2010, Serge Lubomudrov said…
- Gee, are there so many Michaels? . . . A had to be more specific: did you go to the David Herlihy's book event at the Cellar? And by "met" I didn't mean "introduced."
- At 1:59pm on August 26, 2010, Serge Lubomudrov said…
- We might have met at the Wine Cellar few weeks ago, Michael.
- At 2:55pm on July 23, 2010,
Sol said… - And I am looking forward to riding with you as well. It just hit me today that we are actually leaving tomorrow. I can't wait.
- At 5:57pm on May 7, 2010, James F. Duncan said…
- Postscript: Hi Michael
One other thing of our previous thread that raises a question is that when I took a good look at the bike in the sunlight this afternoon one can clearly see blue paint showing through in various places on the frame and chain case. That along with the plastic fenders and no locking fork raise the question of whether this might be a parts bike salvage. This isn't anything I can't live with-I'm just wanting to establish what the bike is and to get your thought. My lbs says that he sold a lot of these bikes and there were not any plastic fenders. Did you buy it from a private party or a bike shop? Anyway, that's the latest. Jim
- At 2:44pm on May 7, 2010, James F. Duncan said…
- Michael, yeah you definitely did a great job of packing. And I appreciate your observations-I think the variation in manufacture that you mention is likely the case. I'm taking it down to the lbs next week and look forward to some good times with it. Thanks again and enjoy your weekend. Jim
- At 11:42am on May 7, 2010, James F. Duncan said…
- Hi Michael,
Please see my earlier post re comments and questions. Also, how do we reconcile that this Superbe does not have the fork lock which is a signal item for that model? BTW, the lugs on this model are really nice. Regards. Jim
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