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Riding Tips For Classic Antique Bicycles
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fordmike65
Riding a '37 Colson Imperial
My favorite riding tip of all: Be sure to make at least one stop for refreshments
cyclingday
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
Since we're dealing with Classic and Antique Bicycles here on the Exchage.
Always inspect and service your newly acquired relic before heading out on the road.
One as found Shelby I acquired had the steerer tube separated from the fork crown, and you wouldn't have known it until that unfortunate time when the front wheel got a little light and had the crown casting pull out of the steerer tube.
That could've resulted in an expensive and painful trip to the dentist.
Also, keep the inside pedal up when rounding a sharp curve.
The pavement is really hard an unforgiving.
Always inspect and service your newly acquired relic before heading out on the road.
One as found Shelby I acquired had the steerer tube separated from the fork crown, and you wouldn't have known it until that unfortunate time when the front wheel got a little light and had the crown casting pull out of the steerer tube.
That could've resulted in an expensive and painful trip to the dentist.
Also, keep the inside pedal up when rounding a sharp curve.
The pavement is really hard an unforgiving.
Common sense would dictate that when riding, keep your hands, legs and feet to yourself. Obviously, CS isn't always common. Based upon a few "unfortunate accidents" I have seen, I think it would be a good tip not to ride stoned, nor try to steal a bike when stoned. I need to find that video. One last tip, it is usually a good idea to keep your feet on the pedals. Having seen a few people miss the pedals and get their foot caught in a moving bike or unmoving pavement--- Well, lets just say, I love the sound of an ankle snapping in the morning, so long as it isn't mine.
Cheer, Steve
Cheer, Steve
Roadkill
Finally riding a big boys bike
No matter how much you inspect your ride before you head out, grab wrenches. Sizes 1/2"-11/16 is what I throw in the old back pack. A couple weeks ago, while out riding far from home, the nose spring on my seat came completely out. If I had no wrenches, I woulda had to ride standing up or push it for about 4 miles. No thanks. Here's my checklist.
1) Water
2) Bike lock
3) Wrenches
4) Wallet(for eats and drinks other than water...like beer!
Ride on
Sean
1) Water
2) Bike lock
3) Wrenches
4) Wallet(for eats and drinks other than water...like beer!
Ride on
Sean
Tim the Skid
Skidding on my '41 Schwinn Autocycle
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