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Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 75,758
Posted By abshipp

Thanks! The good news is that after...

Thanks!

The good news is that after yesterday I feel a lot more comfortable doing longer rides like that again.

The bad news is that I'm planning on another one with even more climbing :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27,226
Views: 3,200,411
Posted By BTinNYC

Back in the Helderbergs, where the only flats are...

Back in the Helderbergs, where the only flats are on the bottom and the top of the hills. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,745
Posted By cyccommute

That's the main reason I use White Lightning. ...

That's the main reason I use White Lightning. It's easy and clean.



I clean once, upon installation. I shake the chain in an about a cup of mineral spirits in an old Gatorade bottle. I shake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,745
Posted By tomato coupe

Wars have been started over lesser disagreements...

Wars have been started over lesser disagreements than chain lube.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 30
Posted By jaxgtr

I have some Pirelli P Zero Race TLR's that I run...

I have some Pirelli P Zero Race TLR's that I run with TPU's and it works fine and I do not see any difference in my avg speed or power.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,745
Posted By rsbob

EVERYTHING on BF is taken extremely seriously...

EVERYTHING on BF is taken extremely seriously because this is an extremely serious activity akin to brain surgery. No minutia or quip is too small to be methodically dissected, debated and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 30
Posted By TMonk

I use some Aeolus Pro TLR 3's on my daily driver...

I use some Aeolus Pro TLR 3's on my daily driver TCR with tubes (TPU). It works just fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,052
Posted By jadmt

fixed it for you....

fixed it for you....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 402
Posted By RoadWearier

I've bought and many bikes as well. The bike...

I've bought and many bikes as well. The bike looked ok to me in pictures but unfortunately completely packed out derailleurs are unfortunately something you have to discover in person. Same with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By smd4

Your definition of “knockoff” is way different...

Your definition of “knockoff” is way different than mine.

They look completely different, from the way they’re riveted together to their springs to the location of the limit screws.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27,226
Views: 3,200,411
Posted By Samac

Neighborhood ride, 16 miles. Sunny, 72, with a 66...

Neighborhood ride, 16 miles. Sunny, 72, with a 66 degree dew point made it nasty muggy.

Cheers,

Scott
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,745
Posted By Racing Dan

Addition to #47 you also have to question...

Addition to #47

you also have to question the validity of some of the posted wear percentages. Frequently zfc posts figures in the 0-1% range. Meaning 0--1% of the wear allowance that is in itself...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

Sorry I did misread your earlier post. I have no...

Sorry I did misread your earlier post. I have no idea if those grooves help with wet lateral grip, although it is feasible. From my experience with tyres, compound and construction are the primary...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 75,758
Posted By DangerousDanR

Very sad. The race is not to the swift, nor...

Very sad.

The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favour to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,745
Posted By cyccommute

You are likely referring to the Friction Facts...

You are likely referring to the Friction Facts study. The graph from the study has been reproduced nearly everywhere (like here (https://squirtcycling.us/pages/how-the-lube-works)). What people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,745
Posted By Racing Dan

It should be noted the test protocol used in...

It should be noted the test protocol used in these tests, vastly favors melt on wax or lubes that doesnt attract too much grit and sand. - Because it involves relubing on average every 200km...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-26-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By TMonk

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined...

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined age division: 3rd/3 teams. Time for the 40k was 50:52, but that should have been 90 or so seconds faster.

We missed a turn while I was on front…...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 75,758
Posted By TMonk

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined...

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined age division: 3rd/3 teams. Time for the 40k was 50:52, but that should have been 90 or so seconds faster.

We missed a turn while I was on front…...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 75,758
Posted By big john

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Kbd · Ride with GPS (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46778651)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,806
Posted By HectorStorm

Anything over 7% and I'm grinding even on my...

Anything over 7% and I'm grinding even on my 0.8:1 gear ratio....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 75,758
Posted By abshipp

Oh dang that was sub 7h moving time. I felt...

Oh dang that was sub 7h moving time. I felt really slow but that was by far the fastest 100 I've ever done, and the hilliest by about 3k.

:bday:

Of course, those other long rides I did were...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By SJX426

albrt - Chrome head lugs say Superissimo. Seat...

albrt - Chrome head lugs say Superissimo. Seat stay caps say mid to late 80's.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By shelbyfv

BF history shows you can't reason with...

BF history shows you can't reason with Aquaplaners, waste of time. If they were truly interested in learning they could Google in the time it takes to make a post. Edit- here is a link to the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

Well those are all far more likely than...

Well those are all far more likely than aquaplaning on my road bike. But keep on going. Someone might believe you. As pointed out by others, this is not the first and unlikely to be the last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By Trakhak

I think Larry was attempting to make a poorly...

I think Larry was attempting to make a poorly judged joke. Not cool under these circumstances.

If the clamp is this style, there's a good chance the grooves in the mating surfaces have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By phughes

Uhm... No.

Uhm... No.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

It’s what you know about 30 mm wide road bike...

It’s what you know about 30 mm wide road bike tyres that matters. If you think aquaplaning is a design factor with this type of tyre then it would appear that your experience is not applicable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By thinktubes

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kCuByGomL._A...

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Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 351
Posted By ScottCommutes

Many, many good ideas on this thread. I keep my...

Many, many good ideas on this thread. I keep my bike indoors at work so I haven't thought about this stuff. I would add that I would look for a library or municipal or federal building or police...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 236,262
Posted By Deal4Fuji

I spotted another steel frame Franklin branded...

I spotted another steel frame Franklin branded bike on a group ride yesterday and in asking the owner MaryAnn about it, came to find out it's from a local builder near Columbus OH. Snapped a few pics...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature...

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature compound. I’m currently using the 5000S (no aquaplaning experienced 😂. ) and I find the grip excellent in wet or dry, but I expect the AS will offer...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 351
Posted By staehpj1

It is going to get rained on on the way to work...

It is going to get rained on on the way to work and on the way home. How much difference will a bit of rain while you are at work make? I'd just use lube and grease that is good in wet conditions, do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7,968
Views: 975,008
Posted By Bianchigirll

bikamper that looks like a cool motorcicle Mr. 66...

bikamper that looks like a cool motorcicle Mr. 66 Beautiful LImited! I love that Metallic Celeste which was only used on two models.

It’s a chilly start to day here on the edge of the prairie and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,781
Views: 247,927
Posted By Pompiere

When I finished Navy Nuclear Power School, I...

When I finished Navy Nuclear Power School, I shared a ride to Norfolk with a classmate who lived near me. He was going to the Carl Vinson, which was in the final stages of construction at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 450
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Don't worry about counting the bearings when you...

Don't worry about counting the bearings when you reassemble the freewheel. Just add grease to the race and and using the grease on your finger place the bearings in the race until it is filled.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 72
Posted By Pearson100

You can buy another seatstay mount from cygolite:...

You can buy another seatstay mount from cygolite: https://cygolite.square.site/shop/hotshot/21
Also, to deal with the narrow seatstay, I got some rubber shims to tighten up the gap. I have seatstays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By non-fixie

Yeah, but the alternative was "Wood" ...

Yeah, but the alternative was "Wood" ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

Back on topic, another tyre for the OP to...

Back on topic, another tyre for the OP to consider is the new Conti GP5000AS TR, which is their latest All Season race tyre. By many accounts they are very grippy in all conditions and still pretty...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 351
Posted By Mooo

You know those old straight gage 1020, 2040, and...

You know those old straight gage 1020, 2040, and hi-tensile steel frames nobody collects? Some of the early Fujis, Panasonic built Schwinns (Traveler, early LeTours), some of the Ross bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By bulgie

Shimano "Pecker" is a real derailer name

Just sayin'. Seen in the wild yesterday, on a funky '60s vintage folding bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, this comes around regularly. tl;dr you...

Yep, this comes around regularly. tl;dr you can't hydroplane on a bike at any rational speed but you can slip on painted lines, RR tracks, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 75,758
Posted By DougRNS

Tuesday is moving day. Yesterday the wife and I...

Tuesday is moving day. Yesterday the wife and I took 3 trips each to the new house with our SUV's loaded with totes full of junk. We will repeat the same today and tomorrow. With an almost 1 hour...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,387
Posted By Ron Damon

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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A real shame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,859
Posted By cleverbeefalo

:lol: "I know what I got!"

:lol:

"I know what I got!"
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By Trakhak

There was a mammoth thread a few years ago on the...

There was a mammoth thread a few years ago on the topic of whether bicycles can hydroplane. It got heated. Then as now, the problem was that a few people kept arguing that yes, bicycles hydroplane,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 583
Posted By verktyg

Nervex Pro Lugs & BB Shell

The numbers stamped into the Nervex Professional BB shell are seat and down tube angles plus tubing diameter dimensions. The threads are probably French Metric or Swiss Metric with left hand fixed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 278
Posted By verktyg

Cleaning Up Spokes

I suggest steel wool to clean up the spokes. They are most likely Zinc plated. Use a dust mask and work outside because breathing Zinc dust can cause a short-term medical condition called metal fume...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 425
Posted By PeteHski

The OP is talking about 30 mm wide road racing...

The OP is talking about 30 mm wide road racing bicycle tyres, which are all slicks and are not susceptible to aquaplaning.

Modern bike tyre engineers are also not stupid and realise that adding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,859
Posted By BMC_Kid

Best of luck! ...

Best of luck!

https://youtu.be/jLo7tHDHgOc?si=TvmxNNX2AbTBav5n
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