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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 45
Posted By Aubergine

Ditto, except I wait a few more years.

Ditto, except I wait a few more years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,654
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) Love the sizing jig. Love the drafting...

(above) Love the sizing jig. Love the drafting board and machine, that looks identical to what I had in my cubical for many years; The company converted to CAD in the drafting department, they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By Trsnrtr

I had a most perfect ride with my wife and...

I had a most perfect ride with my wife and semi-adopted daughter but your ride was freaking awesome! :thumb:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Even if one was willing to change to a Micro...

Even if one was willing to change to a Micro Spline freehub, it might still be too much to ask an RD rated for a 36T max cog to shift onto a 45T cog.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 636
Posted By FBinNY

I'm of the school that there are no dangerous...

I'm of the school that there are no dangerous vehicles, only dangerous operators.

Don't get me wrong, some vehicles are less forgiving of operator error, or operate at speeds that make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8,001
Views: 984,015
Posted By ascherer

Wheel building is my favorite way to wrench. ...

Wheel building is my favorite way to wrench.

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I bought a few sets of Soma...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By big john

Yesterday I rode with a guy I don't often see...

Yesterday I rode with a guy I don't often see these days. He had a-fib so bad he was reduced to doing short rides and sometimes he would even drop out of those rides when his heart started acting up....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By rjones28

Road trip pic of the Day ...

Road trip pic of the Day

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By LAJ

I picked up trash along one of the Boulder roads....

I picked up trash along one of the Boulder roads. Our team sponsors a stretch up there. Coors Light is the leader by a wide margin with Modelo and White Claw being neck and neck for second. It makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 222
Posted By MikeDeason

This is what I was thinking I can get this...

This is what I was thinking

I can get this handlebar with 70 mm reach v the 75mm on the OE; it might be perfect. Has a bit wider flare and less drop as well which I like....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By Schreck83

The cleaning continues...(some of these are...

The cleaning continues...(some of these are before cleaning)

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610 front and...
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By indyfabz

Rebel! I’ll bet you used bar ends in friction...

Rebel! I’ll bet you used bar ends in friction mode. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21,882
Views: 3,195,076
Posted By ascherer

No riding last weekend, and Saturday was an...

No riding last weekend, and Saturday was an opportunity to try a new route. It started on familiar roads heading north, then east.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By sbarner

I rode a bit over 90 miles today. I thought about...

I rode a bit over 90 miles today. I thought about the saddle just once. I was doing a mental inventory around mile 80 of the things that were causing hurt and the Brooks Pro didn't make the list.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,661
Posted By MikeDeason

Thanks. My only real unfixable complaint is that...

Thanks. My only real unfixable complaint is that I now have a"swarm of bees" wheel. What used to be peaceful silent descents with the IGH is now far less tranquil. I also lost some stuff in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 105
Posted By Schreck83

Congratulations on finding a white one (in my...

Congratulations on finding a white one (in my size)! It does look to have most of its original kit and the paint is in great condition. The downtube "Fuji" is in the serif font, so it's an earlier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 105
Posted By USAZorro

I'm excited for you. My first "good" bike after...

I'm excited for you. My first "good" bike after returning to riding nearly 20 years ago was a white, 1972 Fuji, the Finest. I've had it configured several ways - from racer to pack mule. While it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Yeah they are pretty much standard issue with...

Yeah they are pretty much standard issue with internal cabling.


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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By MoAlpha

I miss wind front wool jackets.

I miss wind front wool jackets.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,776
Posted By Chombi1

The Campagnolo Delta brakes were the Jayne...

The Campagnolo Delta brakes were the Jayne Mansfield of brakesets!....:D
While the Chorus monoplanars were the Gina Lolobrigida of brakesets!....:D
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,776
Posted By Chombi1

The Athena monoplanars were based on the 1st gen...

The Athena monoplanars were based on the 1st gen Chorus monoplanars that came out in the late 80's.
Campagnolo just did a very few changes on them and bumped them over to the Athena gruppo in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By DangerousDanR

Pull the fuse when it is not raining or likely to...

Pull the fuse when it is not raining or likely to rain...
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By phughes

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during...

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during Hurricane Irene with torrential downpours. Rim brakes were no issue.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 145
Posted By bboy314

It’s almost as if value is somewhat subjective.

It’s almost as if value is somewhat subjective.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,786
Posted By bwilli88

After applying the yellow I had to sand a bit. So...

After applying the yellow I had to sand a bit. So I put 2 coats of clear before the stickers.
I did not put a lock nut on the one side of the rear hub and it did tighten because of the coaster brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By KCT1986

If the 'light' flush doesn't work, then a soak is...

If the 'light' flush doesn't work, then a soak is needed. See the Shimano instruction for how to remove/replace the whole brake unit. Easy enough to do.

To replace the unit, the spring for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 222
Posted By Koyote

If you think we can discern anything about your...

If you think we can discern anything about your bike fit from a close-up photo of the saddle, then you really should follow rsbob 's advice and consult a fitter. You're in over your head.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By datlas

The Saturn has a new quirk. The windshield wipers...

The Saturn has a new quirk. The windshield wipers turn on randomly and run for 5-30 cycles and then stop. This happens every 10-20 minutes. I don’t really want to pay for a whole new wiper motor...
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By indyfabz

I don’t know about the C&O, but I survived the...

I don’t know about the C&O, but I survived the GAP twice from PGH to Cumberland twice as part of cross PA tours and once during an up and back trip with rim brakes. Heavy rain during two of those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 222
Posted By Mtracer

This ^^^^ While I got lost on "milk crate",...

This ^^^^

While I got lost on "milk crate", I agree completely about positioning the saddle relative to the bottom bracket as needed, then adjust bars via bar type, stem length and angle, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 105
Posted By bikemig

Very nice. My 70s Fuji Finest is one of the best...

Very nice. My 70s Fuji Finest is one of the best riding bikes I own. There is lots of clearance for a large volume tire. This is just a fun bike to mod. This is mine. I set it up with a triple and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By Trsnrtr

A friend sent me this pic on Facebook. I think...

A friend sent me this pic on Facebook. I think it’s from 1985. I’m riding a 1982 Fuji America converted to fixed gear, sew up tires, Brancali helmet, Multito wheel Speedo, Silca frame pump and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

If there was any doubt that it's summer in...

If there was any doubt that it's summer in Flagstaff, there's an ice cream truck out front of the reefer emporium now...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

The guy from Groovy Cycleworks didn't get a great...

The guy from Groovy Cycleworks didn't get a great pic of the table but here it is:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 222
Posted By Maelochs

Never5 adjust the seat to fix other issues. ...

Never5 adjust the seat to fix other issues.

You should set your saddle height and fore-and-aft location depending on how you sit (how far forward you lean) and how efficiently you can pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 558
Posted By Chuck M

Higgs_Zaphod You also didn't mention what your...

Higgs_Zaphod You also didn't mention what your budget is or if you are looking at new or used like your facebook marketplace bike you have now. If your "here" has any bike shops, visit as many as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 223
Posted By tomato coupe

Tangent alert: the University of Colorado...

Tangent alert: the University of Colorado switched from UC to CU about 100 years ago, presumably to avoid confusion with the University of California.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 705
Posted By indyfabz

You must be new around here.

You must be new around here.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 223
Posted By Trakhak

My 3-watts figure was an estimate of the...

My 3-watts figure was an estimate of the difference between an ideally low-friction jersey and the tent-like club jerseys. Might be higher, of course.

But even if the difference in drag between a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 43,383
Posted By non-fixie

Finally got my timing right. :) Just...

Finally got my timing right. :)

Just finished the build of this Halfords Sport. A Belgian budget frame from the late seventies, built for Halfords, a British chain of stores trading in affordable...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 214
Posted By cb400bill

By the way, if that were a 56 it would already be...

By the way, if that were a 56 it would already be in my garage.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 214
Posted By cb400bill

I've lived here my whole life, and I don't always...

I've lived here my whole life, and I don't always see eye to eye with them, either.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 91,032
Posted By datlas

I think to see details on local legends you must...

I think to see details on local legends you must be a paid subscriber. I can’t even see my historical detail on segments with my free subscription. It would be “nice” to eyeball that info but not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 52,218
Posted By WGB

Stainless steel or chrome? Who cares!!!!:love: ...

Stainless steel or chrome? Who cares!!!!:love:
Photos suck, but $130 is nice
Assuming the 27 reference is the wheels

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/442589061824703

​​​​​​Road bike kabuki...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 65
Posted By datlas

Performance kids’ bikes may be pricey and he is...

Performance kids’ bikes may be pricey and he is presumably still growing. I would consider a used XS performance road bike, you may have to get a woman’s model but if it fits, probably cheaper and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 222
Posted By rsbob

How about a bike fit?

How about a bike fit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 52,893
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

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Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By Randonnee

Thank you for the information. I called the Alma...

Thank you for the information. I called the Alma hotels and found a place that will hold our bikes while we do the kayak overnight excursion (that is about an hours drive away). We will stay at that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 553
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sweet, maybe it’s one of those Serotta built...

Sweet, maybe it’s one of those Serotta built Huffys.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 80
Posted By the sci guy

Yeah I won’t be doing fixed, it’ll be a single...

Yeah I won’t be doing fixed, it’ll be a single speed freewheel.
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