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Forum: Framebuilders
06-11-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 89
Posted By Cynikal

I have some practice lugs that I received from...

I have some practice lugs that I received from another framebuilder. I know I won't use all of them and I feel pretty good about my lug brazing at this point. PM me, I'd be happy to send some your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 32,591
Posted By botty kayer

I've been all over London with work this week and...

I've been all over London with work this week and came across some new finds....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4,369
Views: 109,628
Posted By MoAlpha

Squats and deadlifts with low reps and the...

Squats and deadlifts with low reps and the heaviest loads I can manage safely (110-125% BW at the moment), plus plenty of abs and a little arm work. I need continuous work to correct a lack of core...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 57
Posted By steelbikeguy

I hadn't realized that Mark DiNucci was working...

I hadn't realized that Mark DiNucci was working as a product designer on the Specialized Allez Comp back then. That seems like it might be a nice complement to working as a frame builder. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,392
Posted By SirMike1983

If a bike like this helps people get outdoors,...

If a bike like this helps people get outdoors, onto bikes, and away from phones/screens, then great. As vintage bike enthusiasts, sometimes we get too picky. An affordable bike that helps people get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 407
Posted By 2old

Thanks for the correction; of course, that's what...

Thanks for the correction; of course, that's what I meant, and was remiss. I have a 100% Ritchey and didn't think about the ones with metal steerers .
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 291
Posted By cyclezen

I do quite a bit of 'social' riding these days,...

I do quite a bit of 'social' riding these days, prolly 3 - 4 rides a month (maybe less at times), and I do hang no further than mid-group, and often in the rear, with anyone who seems to be working...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 779
Posted By davester

That's easy...my brother's Schwinn Lemon Peeler....

That's easy...my brother's Schwinn Lemon Peeler. It was based on the Stingray, but the functionally useless chopper suspension fork, tiny front wheel and shocks on the banana seat were so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4,369
Views: 109,628
Posted By LAJ

This. No weights during this time of year for...

This. No weights during this time of year for me, but off-peak, they get hit hard.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,369
Views: 109,628
Posted By TMonk

In laws finally left last night. We went to bed...

In laws finally left last night. We went to bed early, got enough sleep and Lily slept through the night too - man I feel better already. Weight is up a couple of pounds, time to eat clean, lay low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3,265
Views: 438,897
Posted By Dean51

Sewed up my first tubular repair yesterday....

Sewed up my first tubular repair yesterday. Needle and thread from an ancient Jantex kit. 'Was a rite of passage for me!

Dean

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4,369
Views: 109,628
Posted By Mojo31

Just the wife. Staying at a resort, and sailing...

Just the wife. Staying at a resort, and sailing intermittently.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,369
Views: 109,628
Posted By big john

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what...

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what happens. Been massaging the IT band a bit. I've had issues with it but never anything like this. Time to get ready.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,019
Posted By evwxxx

A pic! Well, better than none? ...

A pic! Well, better than none?
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4,369
Views: 109,628
Posted By seedsbelize2

Just in from the mtb ride.Today I learned that...

Just in from the mtb ride.Today I learned that out there on the trails there is nowhere to stop for sustenance. I turned around when I suddenly realized I was quite hungry, with a little over an hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 102
Posted By Polaris OBark

A man is only truly happy twice in a lifetime: ...

A man is only truly happy twice in a lifetime: (1) when he meets his first true love, and (2) when he tosses his Modolo brakes into the trash can.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,250
Posted By Sierra_rider

Besides being a training tool, I too use the...

Besides being a training tool, I too use the power meter to pace off of. Unless I have some overarching training plan for that particular day, I use the power meter to hold a power number that's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 330
Posted By force10

A torque wrench like those will not be very...

A torque wrench like those will not be very accurate so far from the middle of its range of adjustment. Better off getting a preset torque driver at 5 or 6 nm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 66
Posted By tomato coupe

I think that's a question for the organizers.

I think that's a question for the organizers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 307
Posted By Hondo6

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue...

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue Likes-a-Lot? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 61
Posted By Kapusta

Yes, they are taller and you are technically...

Yes, they are taller and you are technically increasing the gearing ratio... but by very little.

More likely the issue is the tires are heavier and / or slower rolling. Just because they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 96
Posted By big john

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,392
Posted By slow rollin

BITD I used to do xc mtb races and they...

BITD I used to do xc mtb races and they looked...... somewhat similar to some of these pictures. We even ran similar sized tires, and many of the best did lots of roadwork. No way am I doing some of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 330
Posted By Outrider1

Or you could get the proper tool for the job.

Or you could get the proper tool for the job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9,140
Views: 3,199,370
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to...

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to really know your stuff when it comes to these early MTBs. I have my own built-in biases, of course, but I find the late eighties and early 90s MTBs the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 57
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1994) Road Bike Buyers' Guide

Bicycling magazine's 1994 Buyers' Guide was published over three issues -- March (mountain bikes), April (road, hybrid, tandem, track, recumbent), and May (custom frames). This post contains brief...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3,630
Views: 1,020,027
Posted By tobey

Very Old and New Bike

72 years young here. A couple of years ago turned my 1973 Carraro bike that I bought when I graduated from college into a "flower" bike. And no the handle bars weren't like that when I rode it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,392
Posted By shoota

You wouldn't make it 100ft on 25s.

You wouldn't make it 100ft on 25s.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,445
Posted By Jughed

I hear this from all sorts of people... ...

I hear this from all sorts of people...

People that will get all geared up in cammo, face painted, deer urine on their boots... just to go hunting.
People that get all geared up in vented shirts,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,445
Posted By PeteHski

It depends on what your idea of riding a bike is....

It depends on what your idea of riding a bike is. If you are going to ride fast and/or long then a quality cycling “costume” is the most comfortable and efficient option for doing so. Why would you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-11-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 50
Posted By Kai Winters

It should automatically connect once you 'wake...

It should automatically connect once you 'wake up' the drivetrain with the first 'wake up' shifter click. It sometimes takes a minute for everything to recognize and communicate.
I use a 840 and Di2...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,069
Posted By shelbyfv

I appreciated the info about frame construction...

I appreciated the info about frame construction and OP obviously needed the explanation of trail. :thumb: I had a nice rim brake Lynskey and have recommended them for years w/o reservation. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,976
Posted By cudak888

The fork is sufficiently heavy, though not as...

The fork is sufficiently heavy, though not as much as you might think. The stanchion/crown assembly is steel, but the lowers are two pieces of cast aluminum bonded to an aluminum tube, so they're not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: if the fixing plate is gone as well (or is...

FWIW: if the fixing plate is gone as well (or is damaged) you'll also need a new fixing plate. If the bolt was somehow damaged, you might be best advised to replace the fixing plate anyway in case...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 453
Posted By Clyde1820

The country around Bishop (Calif.) is one of the...

The country around Bishop (Calif.) is one of the more-beautiful spots in North America, IMO. Have been to the region dozens of times. And I'm always floored with the peacefulness and the grandeur of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,979
Posted By Sy Reene

So the Silca calculator indicates 75psi is...

So the Silca calculator indicates 75psi is probably about right for a total system weight of about 100lbs (for road riding).

I'm of a mind that nobody should even probably sell a 25mm tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6,561
Views: 620,576
Posted By Troul

no greenways were hurt in the miles making....

no greenways were hurt in the miles making. Tubeless tires of 30 were used & for purposes kept unknown.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 349
Posted By PeteHski

3 years is plenty long enough to be in a position...

3 years is plenty long enough to be in a position to compare 2 different brake setups. There must be clearly something wrong with the Shimano brakes in this case as they work at least as well as SRAM...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 136
Posted By Aardwolf

Pic assist - this looks quite interesting ...

Pic assist - this looks quite interesting
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,445
Posted By Trakhak

Not a track bike -- an AMF Roadmaster...

Not a track bike -- an AMF Roadmaster single-speed bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 232
Posted By Duragrouch

(above video) I think that's pretty good. I like...

(above video) I think that's pretty good. I like him using steel wool rather than something like sandpaper, or an aggressive rotary wire brush, the latter two leaving more scratches, whereas the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 330
Posted By Camilo

Just to try - nothing. Final assembly - assembly...

Just to try - nothing. Final assembly - assembly paste as mentioned above.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6,561
Views: 620,576
Posted By diphthong

21-spot. 4 pm start. mid-70's.

21-spot. 4 pm start. mid-70's.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,979
Posted By SoSmellyAir

We all weigh different, and our pump gauges...

We all weigh different, and our pump gauges probably would not agree with each other.
Forum: Southern California
06-11-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 392,650
Posted By diphthong

21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa...

21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa and back loop with some smaller, shorter effort hills enroute. mid-70's and relatively clear. late, 4pm start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,091
Posted By Fried_Chicken

A few Gyes saddles popped up on eBay today....

A few Gyes saddles popped up on eBay today. Supposedly new. $50 obo with free shipping to CONUS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By maddog34

you should try to learn simple adjustments......

you should try to learn simple adjustments... it's likely that a cable housing has settled in after some use, and all you'll need is to adjust cable tension with the adjuster on the derailleur......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By Barry2

Give a man a fish. or Go to YouTube and...

Give a man a fish.
or
Go to YouTube and search for…… Park Tool Derailleur

you'll find some great “How to” videos from the Park Tool Guy

Follow those and Yes, you can adjust it yourself
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,248
Posted By terrymorse

The nose of a saddle serves a very real purpose....

The nose of a saddle serves a very real purpose. It is neither just for aesthetics nor dangerous.

Where do these ideas come from?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By unworthy1

Chapter Two I wanted that home-brew paint OFF...

Chapter Two
I wanted that home-brew paint OFF and there were some ripples and wrinkles that made me think this rattlecan stuff might not have played well with the undercoat, so might be able to...
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