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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 414
Posted By Jeff Wills

I think you missed FB’s point. Bicycle rims...

I think you missed FB’s point. Bicycle rims aren’t perfect. Rims and spokes are much better than they were when I started building wheels 45 years ago, but there are still manufacturing variations...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 876,973
Posted By Biker395

Yep. I got just under 10,000 feet. Feels like...

Yep. I got just under 10,000 feet. Feels like more, though!

https://strava.app.link/6UPZJXCq8Jb
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By TMonk

Baby woke up at 2:30 this morning and was like...

Baby woke up at 2:30 this morning and was like super wakey-wakey. Not the usual sort of diaper change, maybe a quick feed and back to sleep - no, this baby wanted to play. Damnit.

Was sort of on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By dddd

There has to be something there to mate with the...

There has to be something there to mate with the seal.

It can be the cone or it can be a spacer.

Any very small clearance can be closed down by fitting heat-shrink tubing over the cone or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By indyfabz

Twice I’ve encountered racers far back in the...

Twice I’ve encountered racers far back in the pack in the Pioneer Mountains area of MT. I got tired just looking at them and thinking that they haven’t even gotten to the most difficult parts yet....
Forum: Southern California
06-03-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,946
Views: 387,043
Posted By Eric F

Sunday...Mt. Lowe - Wilson - Toll Road loop on...

Sunday...Mt. Lowe - Wilson - Toll Road loop on the gravel bike (25mi, 4800'). I've been wanting to do this ride for a long time, but have been trying to find a time that is not too hot or too cold....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 113
Posted By Iride01

The faster your cadence the less if any you have...

The faster your cadence the less if any you have to let up on the power output when shifting. If you can crank out 80 rpm or better standing, then you might not have to let up much at all on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 166
Posted By urbanknight

"This is the last climb" - multiple riders whom I...

"This is the last climb" - multiple riders whom I no longer trust
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 876,973
Posted By Biker395

I saw TJ at the start, and Brook and Loren on the...

I saw TJ at the start, and Brook and Loren on the route. They're too fast for me! Loren was looking good at lunch:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 37
Posted By PromptCritical

Lynskey Flash Sale

Lynskey is having a flash sale. Additional ~20% off from last night.

Just scored a GR300 frame that went from $1,150 to $950!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 13
Posted By Biker395

2024 Eastern Sierra Double

The Eastern Sierra Double Century (ESD) is probably my favorite ride ever. It has outstanding scenery, and the weather is typically ideal, as you start off at lower elevation at the start (so it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 281
Posted By genejockey

Correct. But it's important to note that where I...

Correct. But it's important to note that where I live, it's rarely really hot. When it is really hot, it's also really dry. If I lived where, when it's really hot it's really humid, I might find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 554
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Not exactly. DT Swiss 350 36T are noticeably...

Not exactly. DT Swiss 350 36T are noticeably quieter than DT Swiss 240 EXP 36T. It is the newer EXP ratchet system, not the number of teeth in the ratchet, that makes the lighter freehubs louder.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By Velo Vol

Not directly. The parties choose their leader. I...

Not directly. The parties choose their leader. I didn't even get a proper ballot. Just a box to write in a party, since the international ballots were done before the candidates were finalized.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 166
Posted By indyfabz

“You ever take it off any sweet jumps?”—Napoleon...

“You ever take it off any sweet jumps?”—Napoleon Dynamite
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By Dave Mayer

I owned one of these early cassette hubs. The...

I owned one of these early cassette hubs. The Uniglide (only) 6-speed freehub was a pressed-on fit, and I wanted to upgrade the wheel to 9-speed Hyperglide. The hole in the freehub was just a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 55
Posted By grumpus

Perhaps I'm missing something but wouldn't this...

Perhaps I'm missing something but wouldn't this (https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SM-BBR60-Ultegra-FC-CX70-Hollowtech/dp/B00CABINCY/) do the job?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By LAJ

Yep. I followed along in his blog. It wasn't...

Yep. I followed along in his blog. It wasn't easy, that's for sure.

He showed up to a crit in Longmont, and raced in a t-shirt and no-name bibs. He didn't win, but he sure had a blast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 166
Posted By Trakhak

Pro racer Jock Boyer (first American to race in...

Pro racer Jock Boyer (first American to race in the Tour de France, in 1981), when asked if, having raced in three Tours at that point, his experience would be an advantage for racing his fourth...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 183
Posted By chaadster

Point being, your experience, despite being said...

Point being, your experience, despite being said without qualification, are not generally true about TPU tubes, but rather were specific to the brand of tube, brand of patches, your patching prep,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By maddog34

here's a tip i learned about 55 years ago, from...

here's a tip i learned about 55 years ago, from Hot Rod Magazine... When dealing with screw heads that might strip out, add a tiny dab of Valve Lapping Gel to the head... the grit in the gel acts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 166
Posted By indyfabz

“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a...

“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.”—Irina Dunn
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 113
Posted By terrymorse

I often shift while standing uphill -- shifting...

I often shift while standing uphill -- shifting the rear is never a problem.

There's a technique to it. I'll shift as the pedal reaches the bottom and go a bit easier on the following pedal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Deadly Nedly gonna be pissed when he finds out! ...

Deadly Nedly gonna be pissed when he finds out! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 414
Posted By FBinNY

While the last sentence is true, the rest of it...

While the last sentence is true, the rest of it is a myth.

The importance of rims being perfect depends on the nature of any bends, and the rigidity of the rim vs. the strength of the spokes. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 554
Posted By MilhouseJ

You make good points for sure, I was mainly...

You make good points for sure, I was mainly poking fun at the "cuz the perfeshunalls do it" folks that don't understand how more engagement means better performance.
Increased exhaust noise can be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By terrymorse

Another goal accomplished. I managed last week to...

Another goal accomplished. I managed last week to pip a Strava segment from one of my idols, Ned Overend.

I was just riding along with an old riding buddy and figured I'd give this segment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,786
Posted By bikingshearer

By the time Della Santa made the Ossobuco, pretty...

By the time Della Santa made the Ossobuco, pretty much nobody was racing on steel any more. They were for old-fart used-to-be/wanna-be/never-was riders. (I personally am one of the latter.)

I,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6,414
Views: 611,382
Posted By Smaug1

I wound up with 34 miles yesterday on a new route...

I wound up with 34 miles yesterday on a new route that the bike club had done Saturday before the rain came:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11558157886

No riding Saturday; was driving to see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 281
Posted By Rick_D

Heh. Luckily, at some point we all come to...

Heh.

Luckily, at some point we all come to the realization trying to "look cool" cycling is a fool's pursuit. Can't be done. (Paul Newman exception noted.)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 876,973
Posted By Biker395

Yea, I rode with Ron Iseri. He was on our RAAM...

Yea, I rode with Ron Iseri. He was on our RAAM crew back in 2018. It was a comeback double for him too ... first one in a long time.

The ride started out a bit ominously. The Sherwin Grade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 120
Posted By NotTooSmart

working on it….

working on it….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 243
Posted By USAZorro

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/fuji_finest_in_florence_9f3757f289ff77edea9d63d1c576aa17c33f04b3.jpg
My steed for 3 of my 4 Seagull Century rides. You'll have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 876,973
Posted By Biker395

Thanks! All about the subject matter ... the...

Thanks! All about the subject matter ... the Eastern Sierra is beautiful!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-03-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 75
Posted By spelger

i don't have this version (have the direto). when...

i don't have this version (have the direto). when i first got it the resistance was flakey. it was a new essentially old stock. sat on shelf for 2 years. the grease on the lead screw for the shuttle...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 183
Posted By chaadster

I don’t find either of those things to be true. ...

I don’t find either of those things to be true. Self adhesive patches for TPU are best applied after using an alcohol wipe to clean the patch area, but that’s a lot easier/faster than scoring butyl...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By genejockey

Well, sure. HE can win with a bike like that. But...

Well, sure. HE can win with a bike like that. But YOU can't! You need the Fancy New Thing!!!

EDIT: "Smallie Biggs, valves not aligned, bottle in a cage, dirty. Just a Nice from me, I'm afraid!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 166
Posted By veganbikes

You don't know Ned Overhand? He invented Bicycle...

You don't know Ned Overhand? He invented Bicycle Baseball...also there is Ned Underhand but he only does Bicycle youth softball.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 554
Posted By veganbikes

Again not always just the noise that is appealing...

Again not always just the noise that is appealing but the actual performance of the hub. The whole reason for the noise is a higher engagement hub meaning closer to the time you push the pedals you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6,414
Views: 611,382
Posted By HectorStorm

Today was a nice afternoon ride, with some ugly...

Today was a nice afternoon ride, with some ugly hills included for fun obviously. On the steepest hill the bicycle wouldn't shift into the small ring so it was like an infernal leg press.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 414
Posted By grumpus

I wish I'd done that before one of my recent...

I wish I'd done that before one of my recent rebuilds, but I forgot. I knew the rim had been battered, looked like it had hit a rock in a muddy field, but once I'd straightened the sidewalls I forgot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 120
Posted By NotTooSmart

thanks for the hearty welcome. me go peep at...

thanks for the hearty welcome.

me go peep at the link you posted.

appreciate your help

PS - quoting your post in my reply resulted in a “No no, newbie not allowed to post links in first 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 120
Posted By NotTooSmart

I’m based in Belgium. 1.72m tall (5’7”) with...

I’m based in Belgium. 1.72m tall (5’7”) with inseam of 83cm.
looking for a 53 or 54 centre to centre.
has to be steel. Love Reynolds 753/531 or Columbus SL, SLX… maybe even Neuron.
but no...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3,887
Views: 92,502
Posted By LAJ

A race winning bike. That saddle. Two...

A race winning bike.

That saddle.

Two big ol chainrings up front.

A saddle that stays at the same height throughout the race.

Marketing says this is all impossible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 121
Posted By gearbasher

Maybe this lube will help: ...

Maybe this lube will help:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/598x1575/61ihum3gu7l_05d06f4ce92e191f3e51a97a1ad5cbc76e4224e5.jpg

Seriously, the shifter was the only thing that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 121
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Not saying this is the OP's actual issue but if...

Not saying this is the OP's actual issue but if the shifter cabled are intertwined with each other a shift on the rear will telephone movement to the ft, and when the front is shifted the rear cable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

When I soak shifter pods in solvent (used both...

When I soak shifter pods in solvent (used both Safety Clean and a more recent bio based detergent at work) I remove the pod from the lever body. For road this is done by pulling the pivot pin, its...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 866
Posted By Smaug1

Do you have another option for rainy days then? ...

Do you have another option for rainy days then?
I do, but I sometimes take my eBike anyway.
Today, for example, it's >30% chance of T-storms all afternoon and evening. I rode my eBike in this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By BertoBerg

It’s a fun frame! It’s always been a little too...

It’s a fun frame! It’s always been a little too small for me but I rode it anyway. We recently moved so I don’t have the space to store as many bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9,119
Views: 3,185,948
Posted By 3speedslow

Another Trek joins the herd. i can safely...

Another Trek joins the herd.

i can safely say I paid more then I should but I have history with this 94 model 850. Plus it s great size for me. Trek labels it a 21” but actual size from BB to top...
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