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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14
Posted By Eric F

My first thought is an Enve fork.

My first thought is an Enve fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 931
Views: 52,978
Posted By Clang

Get your 650B fix cheaply! Raleigh Portage -...

Get your 650B fix cheaply!

Raleigh Portage - $30 (North Branch, MN)
Facebook item: 471388585396948
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 425
Posted By tiger1964

Something else I was thinking about over the...

Something else I was thinking about over the winter was to take a Silca apart, dramatically shorten the piston rod, and use the available space to hide a Rene Herse mini PUMP...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,902
Views: 92,610
Posted By LAJ

Totally agree. I also give huge kudos to EF Easy...

Totally agree. I also give huge kudos to EF Easy Post for indulging in his escapades. I think he gives them a huge social media presence and I'm glad they are part of his fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 931
Views: 52,978
Posted By merziac

Very cool. That saddle could be worth a...

Very cool.

That saddle could be worth a sizeable portion of the ask, especially in what appears to be good condition. :twitchy:

They are very scarce on the ground. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3,902
Views: 92,610
Posted By big john

Or John Connor.

Or John Connor.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,902
Views: 92,610
Posted By big john

Mohoric had to drop out with flats and a broken...

Mohoric had to drop out with flats and a broken wheel.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By bargainguy

I've noticed people asking for valuations seem to...

I've noticed people asking for valuations seem to be astonished at the low values given recently.

The entire used bike market has tanked. Values are half or less than they were a couple years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 200
Posted By CAT7RDR

“I love my bike. My bike is my gym, my wheelchair...

“I love my bike. My bike is my gym, my wheelchair and my church all in one. What my bike really means to me is independence and freedom."
-William Theodore Walton III
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,171
Posted By ark40

I ended up buying a used Merin Four Corners for...

I ended up buying a used Merin Four Corners for $350. I bet that's a much better frame than anything Walmart sells. If you can be patient I am sure you can buy something in that range as your base.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By alcjphil

I would say that this bike may have been...

I would say that this bike may have been converted from drop bars. It certainly isn't a typical hybrid which would have probably had cantilever brakes. There is nothing magical about Nishiki as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 38
Posted By AdventureManCO

So, I don't know if Tange Prestige ever came in a...

So, I don't know if Tange Prestige ever came in a triple-butted configuation, but Prestige is really good tubing, some of the highest-end that Tange made. I would consider any bike, mtb or road, in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
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: 877,066
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: 3,902
Views: 92,610
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 and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 24
Posted By jerrylis

Lotus supreme - dura ace

hi again, can you tell me the story, year and potential value of this LOTUS? I think it is japanese and not the UK's frame that got moth-balled bu the UCI monocoques ruling - correct? including...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-03-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,207
Posted By goose70

But besides that, will he take my Blue Choice...

But besides that, will he take my Blue Choice HMO? (:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,317
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, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21,392
Views: 5,294,492
Posted By crazyravr

@Jrasero...

@Jrasero (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/jrasero-365510.html)
Excellent. IMHO one can never have too easy of a gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 368,276
Posted By Shadco

She is finally done. ...

She is finally done.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1460/img_1101_c2586b927bc36eef84fdaa3cf3d99c6f0605915c.jpeg

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3,902
Views: 92,610
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: 387,111
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: 123
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: Touring
06-03-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,206
Posted By Thulsadoom

There are likely hundreds of journals from people...

There are likely hundreds of journals from people who've taken that trip here:

​​​​​​https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 931
Views: 52,978
Posted By SoCaled

Allez - $149 - Norwalk, CA ...

Allez - $149 - Norwalk, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/ca8f9959-4ead-359a-a5da-e3976e66d8d0?cid=7.4
not familiar with this colorway...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 200
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: 877,066
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: 52
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: 28
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, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 200
Posted By Jughed

“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the...

“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,901
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Is that a top tube protector or green electrical...

Is that a top tube protector or green electrical tape on the TT?

Beautiful build and you must go with the hand-built (by you -bonus points!!) silver wheels, but did you mean to cross spokes over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 291
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By maddog34

.016" shim stock... available from numerous...

.016" shim stock... available from numerous sources.
and making your own split sleeve may be your only option.

a piece of stock 3" x 3.3125" will suffice....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 567
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: 3,902
Views: 92,610
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: 22
Views: 200
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: 1,317
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: 9
Views: 67
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: 3,902
Views: 92,610
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: 22
Views: 200
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: 14
Views: 200
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: 178
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: 22
Views: 200
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: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 931
Views: 52,978
Posted By Rick_D

Gorgeous Basso. Would fit my kid; too bad she's...

Gorgeous Basso. Would fit my kid; too bad she's several states away.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 123
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: 3,902
Views: 92,610
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: 27
Views: 455
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 135
Posted By maddog34

"-hanger has been replaced" Why? did it get...

"-hanger has been replaced"

Why? did it get bent ?
was it cracked after a bad straightening?
how long has the "new" hanger been on the bike?
hangers get bent from forces applied via the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 567
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: 3,902
Views: 92,610
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...
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