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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 418
Posted By SpedFast

Your instructions are too easy to follow, are you...

Your instructions are too easy to follow, are you trying to put the LBS's out of business? haha:) Seriously, I do believe most people that keep their bikes tuned do it exactly as you just stated. No...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 418
Posted By smd4

Here’s another one: Don’t pull on the cable with...

Here’s another one: Don’t pull on the cable with your hand to move the derailleur; too imprecise and not enough control. This works better if you have a stand or someone to lift the rear wheel off...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 885,919
Posted By Fredo76

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Rode Bella to the Post Office this morning to return a defective laptop. Felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 307
Posted By indyfabz

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 144
Posted By FBinNY

Feel free to disagree. However, those reading...

Feel free to disagree.
However, those reading this should consider that the forces are applied to the steerer where the stem attaches. Also consider that bar widths and stem extensions are within...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 144
Posted By soyabean

Why do certain riders think one pound removed...

Why do certain riders think one pound removed from their bike will drastically change the bike and make it fly?

Let's say the bike+accessories are 30 lbs., the overall momentum from 300 lbs down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 307
Posted By Troul

Homer will still try for it tho.

Homer will still try for it tho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28,075
Views: 4,648,350
Posted By Ditto1958

I’m 65 and remember fondly those “English...

I’m 65 and remember fondly those “English racers”- our name for them where I grew up. Sadly I never owned one, but I did get to ride a few. They were very nice to ride. I think the current market for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,917
Views: 3,229,752
Posted By bikemig

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. The bike is mainly original but I modded it a bit for hill climbing by swapping out the Stronglight 106 crank with 52/42 rings for a Stronglight 86 bcd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 16
Posted By bruce19

Back on the bike after AFIB

Had an AFIB on Saturday afternoon. Went to the ER and went through the process. They got me stabilized but wanted me overnight for observation. The next day they were being super cautious and ordered...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 145
Posted By tomato coupe

Pretty good FTP.

Pretty good FTP.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,657
Posted By bikemig

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but...

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but I much prefer rollers and hills. I modded the Peugeot a bit to deal with the climbing (swapped out the original crank with 52/42 rings for a crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 145
Posted By slow rollin

Whoa, can mister Air Fryer join my team? That's...

Whoa, can mister Air Fryer join my team? That's great power!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 122
Posted By Pompiere

I wonder if it is #2 on this catalog page? The...

I wonder if it is #2 on this catalog page? The description says the cable is concealed in the frame. I have one of the Reynolds 531 bikes shown at the bottom of the page.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,657
Posted By bikemig

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. That's my favorite route as it has lots of rollers (around a 1,000 ft of climbing) with one decent 10% climb, a fair amount of tree cover to help with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 111
Posted By Bricycle

First Ride!! CIOCC

Just took MY first ride on my “new to me” CIOCC. Tickled to death about this bike. It’s a survivor for sure. Not sure about the year, probably 84 ish, maybe. All CAMPY record, no bastardization. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 885,919
Posted By Ogsarg

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

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Grand Canyon about 20 minutes after sunset last night.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 145
Posted By Sy Reene

What's the recommendation if using an air fryer?

What's the recommendation if using an air fryer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 307
Posted By zandoval

Yep... You would think so... But over in Austin...

Yep... You would think so... But over in Austin they steal bikes just to stay in practice...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,657
Posted By missinglink

I rode 11 hot humid miles around mid morning. I...

I rode 11 hot humid miles around mid morning. I wore what I call my 'sun drape' under my helmet for the first time this year.
I've had enough procedures done at the dermatologists office in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 138
Posted By SurferRosa

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a...

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a 56cm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 138
Posted By Fairlane63

Can't fix stupid as they say.

Can't fix stupid as they say.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 144
Posted By FBinNY

The limitation is purely and simply about...

The limitation is purely and simply about leverage.

Riders exert forces on their handlebars that are essentially applied where the stem clamps to the steerer.

The distance from the point of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,286
Views: 3,243,657
Posted By philbob57

Just under 20 miles yesterday, low 80s, sunny,...

Just under 20 miles yesterday, low 80s, sunny, light wind, 31 days after my 1st Covid symptoms.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 100
Posted By jaxgtr

While I don't like riding in the rain, I get...

While I don't like riding in the rain, I get caught in it during the summer months and the one I put in maintained very smooth non gritty performance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 555
Posted By NumbersGuy

I’ve run several sets of Marathon Plus tires (and...

I’ve run several sets of Marathon Plus tires (and they last forever so that’s a lot of miles) and swapped between them and other tires of the same size on the same rims on both a road bike in 700x25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 138
Posted By AdventureManCO

Didn't we just have a thread on this same guy's...

Didn't we just have a thread on this same guy's work?

Or maybe he has a brother!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,341
Posted By Trakhak

Looking forward to your reports over the coming...

Looking forward to your reports over the coming months (and years, one hopes). You're a great writer and you'll likely have much to say.

Edit: great photo, too. And nice seat bag color...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 145
Posted By Koyote

That's a great tip for cold-weather tire swaps....

That's a great tip for cold-weather tire swaps. Thanks. Now if I can just remember it next winter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 145
Posted By jaxgtr

Can confirm, P Zero Race TLR mounted to my truck...

Can confirm, P Zero Race TLR mounted to my truck rims, have a nice low profile look now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 138
Posted By bikingshearer

I wouldn't ride that on a bet. Of course, the...

I wouldn't ride that on a bet. Of course, the fact that I weigh 255lbs may have something to do with that . . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,341
Posted By john m flores

Just got back from my first ride. It's a lot of...

Just got back from my first ride. It's a lot of bike for the money.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/_1016955_2_2121ec6929bb3d7cf8d978830f77ebd5a0d91a44.jpg

I'll...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 954
Posted By Troul

I was looking to find one that has the female...

I was looking to find one that has the female mount that accepts the seemee 200 on one side & it have a traditional sized 1/4 turn male end on the opposing side. It would need to be clocked so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 145
Posted By jaxgtr

If you are in a cool area or its cloudy\rainy,...

If you are in a cool area or its cloudy\rainy, put them in a laundry bag or old pillow case and run them in the dryer on low or medium low for about 7 mins, that works really well. As I am in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,962
Posted By Ron Damon

Metal pads on bicycle disc brakes are also prone...

Metal pads on bicycle disc brakes are also prone to noise.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By bikingshearer

Two thoughts: (1) Congrats. (2) You need...

Two thoughts:

(1) Congrats.
(2) You need to get out more. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 144
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, clearly the bike is a poor fit and that's a...

Yes, clearly the bike is a poor fit and that's a whole other can of worms. :popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 100
Posted By jaxgtr

I got the Ceramitech bearing model by the way,...

I got the Ceramitech bearing model by the way, not the WS2 model though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21,917
Views: 3,229,752
Posted By zukahn1

Really nice day took just short ride to the...

Really nice day took just short ride to the Library to drop off a plant with the Motive beater MTB....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 278
Posted By indyfabz

Logan Paas in Glacier National Park, 1999. ...

Logan Paas in Glacier National Park, 1999.


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Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4,514
Views: 113,540
Posted By BillyD

I Feel For You does it best for me. Wish they had...

I Feel For You does it best for me. Wish they had included Stevie Wonder and Melle Mel in the video, their contributions were off the chain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW0sxgYAmLM
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 100
Posted By Troul

I'll give BBI a spin. The ETA is kinda critical...

I'll give BBI a spin. The ETA is kinda critical seeing how we might only get 7 1/2 days of summer here. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 2,326
Posted By Maelochs

When you get to be my age, this passes for a...

When you get to be my age, this passes for a party ... the excitement is almost too much,.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-13-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By Iride01

When my palms are on the top or back part of the...

When my palms are on the top or back part of the hoods, then that's usually the rear half of my palm near the wrist. And that isn't a good place to be resting all the rest of your weight by as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,579
Posted By MinnMan

One place in the whole country, as far as I...

One place in the whole country, as far as I know...

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/customer-service/meet-us/canyon-home.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6,576
Views: 622,481
Posted By Sierra_rider

My regular summer easy loop, 43 miles and 4100'...

My regular summer easy loop, 43 miles and 4100' climbing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 413
Posted By Campagnerdo

Not surprised to hear that about Legnano. I...

Not surprised to hear that about Legnano. I picked up an intact Legnano with Universal 61 brakes but with a first generation Record crankset, with the pedal dust caps. My conclusion was the same,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 2,326
Posted By Troul

the OP could've.... thrown the book at them...

the OP could've.... thrown the book at them (hardbacked not paperbacked) .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 153
Posted By choddo

I use Ultegra 8100 with cables to the shifters...

I use Ultegra 8100 with cables to the shifters (no choice, rim brake version) - etube never had a problem with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 64,711
Posted By RCMoeur

Probably the finest bicycle to ever wear the...

Probably the finest bicycle to ever wear the Exxon logo. :)
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