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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,711
Posted By mhespenheide

It's long been conventional wisdom that you can...

It's long been conventional wisdom that you can make more money by parting out a bike than selling it complete. But it also takes more of your time and effort to create multiple listings, field more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,362
Posted By Polaris OBark

That is the main point. It makes no sense. ...

That is the main point. It makes no sense.

Hydrogen gas does not appreciably dissolve in water.

Even if it did, there is no biochemical mechanism that could make use of it.

The "empirical...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,298
Views: 77,466
Posted By big john

Seems like plenty? Maybe 1000 calories there plus...

Seems like plenty? Maybe 1000 calories there plus another 3-400 in the bottles? Just guessing here.

Saturday I had cold cereal and a banana before the ride. During the ride I had another banana, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3,298
Views: 77,466
Posted By seedsbelize2

But people still need doctors. Surely some are...

But people still need doctors. Surely some are working.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,945
Posted By Bianchigirll

bikemig I had an '89 Equinox but had some...

bikemig I had an '89 Equinox but had some fiscal issues and stupidly let it go. Fabulous rider, at least on the road

The crew here is Trash Panda Werks is snooping around the bins looking for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 124
Posted By cyccommute

A bit off topic but a "2x4" does measure 2 inches...

A bit off topic but a "2x4" does measure 2 inches by 4 inches at some point in the manufacturing process. Cut from the log, the lumber actually measures 2" x 4" or whatever width and breadth the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3,298
Views: 77,466
Posted By datlas

Thankfully, yes. It’s a holiday in USA.

Thankfully, yes. It’s a holiday in USA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,945
Posted By bikemig

I'd like a top end Project as well. The Prestige...

I'd like a top end Project as well. The Prestige tubing cross bikes are cool too and those do come up from time to time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 41,808
Posted By djimb

My old Bianchi Sport SS on the Smithfield bridge...

My old Bianchi Sport SS on the Smithfield bridge in Pittsburgh:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,942
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't see no Zombies. ;) BG, I always like...

I don't see no Zombies. ;) BG, I always like your style and enjoy anytime you want to post pictures for us see. :thumb:


Thanks for reviving this thread. It gave me some great ideas for how to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 681
Posted By cb400bill

Please stop with the hydroplaning chat and just...

Please stop with the hydroplaning chat and just stick to the question asked by the OP.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,945
Posted By bikemig

Great write up and pics of your bike. Bianchi for...

Great write up and pics of your bike. Bianchi for a company that has such an obvious pedigree in racing bikes also did some really smart interesting things with touring and all road bikes (the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 681
Posted By PeteHski

I ordered the 32 mm version because I was worried...

I ordered the 32 mm version because I was worried about hydroplaning on the 35 mm 😆
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,942
Posted By Bianchigirll

My bicycles are works of art and deserve to be...

My bicycles are works of art and deserve to be displayed! Dec '22 "Blue Christmas" was the theme
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7,973
Views: 976,110
Posted By djimb

It's been really fun! We went to the thrift store...

It's been really fun! We went to the thrift store and a local shop/museum called Bicycle Heaven on saturday to pick up a couple of parts bikes to finish up the stingray build. got a 20" kids' bike to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 681
Posted By PeteHski

I now fully expect a barrage of research...

I now fully expect a barrage of research referencing all manner of vehicles which are susceptible to aquaplaning, but have zero relevance to road bike tyres. We’ve already heard about trucks, F1,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 57
Posted By Bianchigirll

We're all experts here... ...

We're all experts here...
https://wallpapercave.com/wp/VWOrLjM.jpg

I would say the DX series is recreational and performance level bikes and PR might be consider competition or Professional level...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 681
Posted By Trakhak

Again: your argument, in essence, is "it stands...

Again: your argument, in essence, is "it stands to reason."

Please do the research and come back with evidence to support your position.

Also, re rain and bike racing: you may be thinking of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3,298
Views: 77,466
Posted By datlas

Lots of “Love Potion” spam in General (reported)....

Lots of “Love Potion” spam in General (reported).

RMOT

https://youtu.be/7rXhXLsNJL8?si=cPCoyRcqAE8tRLQN
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 681
Posted By PeteHski

So now it would appear that you don’t follow road...

So now it would appear that you don’t follow road bike racing very much either.

Seriously you should just give up with this aquaplaning road bike nonsense. The tyres are 30 mm wide, round...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,945
Posted By Bianchigirll

After Barbra got a little TLC I put the Proto in...

After Barbra got a little TLC I put the Proto in the stand for a few last minute touch up items. I guess the guy on ebay with the dark blue brake adjuster rings is made at me and I'm not getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 101
Posted By gfk_velo

With the lever fully detached from the bar, the...

With the lever fully detached from the bar, the insert slides in from the "back".

They effectively sit on two keys which engage in shaped keyways on the right and left sides of the lever body -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 807
Posted By Trakhak

Just wanted to point out that the stem pictured...

Just wanted to point out that the stem pictured below appears to have a minimum insertion line that's over an inch above the headset. For safety, the stem should be dropped such that the line is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,209
Posted By PeteHski

How would it affect your personal choice if the...

How would it affect your personal choice if the pros did stop wearing helmets? I presume you don’t wear a helmet anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 66
Posted By oneclick

Trattner AX frame - 80s, 4lb 1 oz

This recent arrival was buit by George Trattner, who at the time lived in Nova Scotia and built frames in his spare time.
I had a recent email from George about it and will share the pertinent...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 65
Posted By phtomita

Then spent some more 2 hours trying on front that...

Then spent some more 2 hours trying on front that has much less clearance - probably something like 3mm.
Tried to replace tires to some Conti GP4SII 28c, that should be around 29-30mm but still...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 65
Posted By phtomita

Installed, and removed the strips from Crud MK3...

Installed, and removed the strips from Crud MK3 fenders (still in the pic)

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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,221
Posted By diphthong

had given ja up for ded. would love to see him...

had given ja up for ded. would love to see him contest la vuelta.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,895
Posted By Andy_K

Patience. You need to let it breathe. I've...

Patience. You need to let it breathe.

I've made a little progress. I was going to wait until I had something more substantial to show, but I'll give you a preview.

The 25.4 mm downtube (in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,942
Posted By Chombi1

Yup! Most of the stuff I bought from Topeak work...

Yup! Most of the stuff I bought from Topeak work really well and are built with good quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 235
Posted By Chombi1

I still remember the first Concor Supercorsa...

I still remember the first Concor Supercorsa saddle I bought in the early 80's it had a very suede leather cover that was exquisite to look at and feel. I remember feeling bad when the nice suede...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,221
Posted By semroc

Thanks for the results diphthong. I was stressing...

Thanks for the results diphthong. I was stressing for three weeks. Great Giro though. This guy was huge for me....
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 367
Posted By pstock

oh I opted for the hillier route I was close to...

oh I opted for the hillier route
I was close to the end of my day and knew that I could make it.
I was /am just curious about the Science (I'd there is any) of route planning
and as has been...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,221
Posted By diphthong

giro results are in! in the classic game: ...

giro results are in!

in the classic game:

team Pulling Faces with Semroc tenaciously held onto the lead and came through in the final analysis. in the top 3.3% overall. not too shabby.
team...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,661
Posted By Reddleman

Having used these racks at a past employer’s bike...

Having used these racks at a past employer’s bike shed, they were a pain in the arse, and probably more so with disc brakes.

If you park at ground level it’s just a wheel-bender with limited...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Benelux single shift levers

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Shifters: single lever Huret and Campy and two versions of Huret stem shifters

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

and while we're on Cyclo... derailleur

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Cyclo Double Plateau

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

BSA Chainrings

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Track pitch... for Stronglight cranks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Universal Brake unboxing

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240526_153855765_05dd6e56eec264b2aa1d61a00f1b694f8359f701.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

For the freewheelers Zeus, Maillard

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Zeus 2000 (6 spd) and a Maillard/Spidel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Campagnolo Sport, Gran Sport, Gran Turismo

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Sport - one jockey!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Avocet for double and triple cranksets

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the yellow number 4's were the surprise
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Headsets, Stronglight, Cinelli, Brampton/Magistroni...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7,973
Views: 976,110
Posted By etherhuffer

My brother in law said Here, take this. I had...

My brother in law said Here, take this. I had overhauled it for him years ago but he didn't ride it much. Trying to decide if I should sell it or strip it. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,203
Posted By GCBM

Back in town

And diving in some more to shelves and drawers...
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Bottom Brackets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By rhm

How fat/skinny are the tires your friend...

How fat/skinny are the tires your friend required? If they are fat, then perhaps 650b; but if skinny, then likely 650c. My money's on 650c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,942
Posted By The Thin Man

I've tried a lot but ended up settling on a...

I've tried a lot but ended up settling on a rediculous number of Topeak Swing Up holders (https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/844-SWING-UP-BIKE-HOLDER) spaced on the studs. When bikes are all at...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 699
Posted By elcruxio

It's not that bad of a description as the screen...

It's not that bad of a description as the screen is "painted" with every page turn. The page remains "painted" even without power which allows for e-readers to stay powered for weeks at a time.
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