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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By Andrew_G

Here's some addtional info you can likely use: ...

Here's some addtional info you can likely use:

In 1939 British cyclist Tommy Godwin rode 75,065 miles, averaging 205 miles per day. He continued on into 1940, eventually accumulating 100,000 miles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 185
Posted By bikingshearer

We're all missing a key part of the question:...

We're all missing a key part of the question: will a 9- or 10-sp Racing Triple crank play nicely with a 6-sp cogset? I have never tried that arrangement, In that set-up, the rear cogs will be a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Because this is what complaining sounds like:

Because this is what complaining sounds like:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,445
Posted By VegasJen

Only one puncture since I went tubeless. :thumb:

Only one puncture since I went tubeless. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,445
Posted By VegasJen

Don't even get me started on color matching! :lol:

Don't even get me started on color matching! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,445
Posted By VegasJen

I may need professional help, but this is...

I may need professional help, but this is certainly the least of my problems! :lol:
Forum: Southern California
06-06-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2,952
Views: 389,264
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday took it easy on the gravel bike and did...

Wednesday took it easy on the gravel bike and did 18 miles and 2100 feet of climbing. Days are definitely getting warmer!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 614,851
Posted By rsbob

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just...

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just join us because we were there. He blocked cars, rather than following the pace line, he flipped cars off and was rude to the other riders and acted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,266
Posted By Doug Fattic

Jeff Bock and Rich Gangl are staying at my place...

Jeff Bock and Rich Gangl are staying at my place tonight and we all will be driving to Auburn tomorrow Friday so all 3 of us will be there all weekend. I'll have a part in some of the presentations....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1,937
Views: 116,647
Posted By nlerner

He was quite prescient.

He was quite prescient.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By thinktubes

“BS” is 2/3 of LBS

“BS” is 2/3 of LBS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,266
Posted By TenGrainBread

Driving up tomorrow. One bike entered in the...

Driving up tomorrow. One bike entered in the Sunday show. Late 70s/early 80s Cherubim model "V". I have to be back in Madison by Sunday evening so it will be tight.
Bar tape on the bike is dirty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 345
Posted By SurferRosa

Agree, alcohol can really provide the mettle to...

Agree, alcohol can really provide the mettle to do a lot of different tasks, just make sure you consume it safely, especially when using scissors.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,255
Views: 3,225,601
Posted By rsbob

28 miles with 1300’ climbing with Mrs RSbob. She...

28 miles with 1300’ climbing with Mrs RSbob. She even managed a quarter mile climb at 10% with a 12% cap on her trusty e-bike. She said she was peddling her @$$ off to get up that climb and was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 185
Posted By 79pmooney

My "good bike" is a 9-speed, 50-38-24 front,...

My "good bike" is a 9-speed, 50-38-24 front, Campy cassette to 28 teeth in back and a Mirage RD. That Mirage is a workhorse. One of the smoothest shifting RDs I've ever had, as predictable shifting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By jdawginsc

I am going to place a bet that the Huffy patrol...

I am going to place a bet that the Huffy patrol will be functional when the dinosaurs take the earth back over...

In fact, they are probably contributing to warding off the “big tear”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By Portlandjim

Show and Tell Exxon Graftek

I built this bike up a few years ago. I don't think I have ever shared it on C & V here, here's a link to some more photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mJ59NGTXpjtyLcpK9

Since these photos were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 77
Posted By Pompiere

I'll nominate my Performance Parabola. I bought...

I'll nominate my Performance Parabola. I bought it around 10 years ago for $70. I don't have any gravel near my house besides my driveway, so I can't attest to it's suitability, but it seems to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4,113
Views: 98,917
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Spotted two RHD Subarus on the walk to dinner!

Spotted two RHD Subarus on the walk to dinner!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By Portlandjim

Aluminum brake pad holders came on the later...

Aluminum brake pad holders came on the later short reach Super Record with script logo and Cobalto brakes. I've seen these pad holders sell for $100 a set! I made the studs from 6-4 titanium and have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,113
Views: 98,917
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Ain't nothin compared to the Dizz.

Ain't nothin compared to the Dizz.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By SwimmerMike

This is exactly why I was so bummed when...

This is exactly why I was so bummed when Cupertino Bike Shop shut the doors a year and a half ago. The conversations were very different:


Me riding in on my 70's Colnango: I'm looking for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 614,851
Posted By rsbob

Well done. Serves the slacker right. Hate that.

Well done. Serves the slacker right. Hate that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 368
Posted By mstateglfr

the proposed rebate would be proportional to...

the proposed rebate would be proportional to purchase price because it would be a % up to a capped amount.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By Portlandjim

Super Record brakes have levers with holes, the...

Super Record brakes have levers with holes, the calipers are the same as Record. The calipers shown in the offer look to be the short reach version. My eyes are seeing aluminum pad holders. If so,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By cudak888

"Funny, in reality, the wall thickness of quality...

"Funny, in reality, the wall thickness of quality steel tubing is only about as much as a single business card. But that's still thicker than your argument."

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,600
Posted By cudak888

It tried to beat me yesterday and tonight. The...

It tried to beat me yesterday and tonight. The fork seemed to be off center; found one dropout bent just enough to affect installation. I still don't trust that the brake bridge is perfectly flat.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 614,851
Posted By jaxgtr

Total miles ridden since last Saturday. Zero,...

Total miles ridden since last Saturday. Zero, Nada, Zilch..... 18 hr days for the most part at work, except today, I had it easy, only 13, but I am going to try and sneak an indoor ride in Sat and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,120
Posted By Pompiere

The first official ride on the $1 Univega is in...

The first official ride on the $1 Univega is in the books. I did 20 miles with the local club. I am really happy with this bike. It tracked straight, soaked up the bumps, and didn't feel like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4,113
Views: 98,917
Posted By Velo Vol

What will you be doing at 97? ...

What will you be doing at 97?

https://x.com/RealPizzaPepe/status/1798794615002202548
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By bikingshearer

I think that a blast of FrameSaver or Boeshield...

I think that a blast of FrameSaver or Boeshield or a similar product (or even zandoval's mixture) every few years (or even every more than a few years) will most likely keep your Fuji going strong...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 57,270
Posted By rccardr

Yes, however that’s only one part of the problem....

Yes, however that’s only one part of the problem.
There have been several threads regarding the necessary mods, please look it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Just a guess that the irony of his critique on...

Just a guess that the irony of his critique on the durability of a (I’m guessing) functioning 35-40 year old frame was lost on him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 614,851
Posted By Jughed

Bad weather here, real bad… 34 virtual miles...

Bad weather here, real bad…

34 virtual miles on Zwift.

2x30 min intervals up the Alp. Set PB’s for 1 hour power & time up the Alp.

Tried to crack that 1 hour mark, came close @63 minutes,but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 57,270
Posted By Muffins

$250 Fuji Opus III, Akron Ohio ...

$250 Fuji Opus III, Akron Ohio
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x2000/screenshot_20240606_210300_8a808e4841db2e29933c239420024794c48ffc63.png...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 368
Posted By rsbob

IF, there was a rebate on regular bikes and...

IF, there was a rebate on regular bikes and e-bikes, the rebate should be proportional to the purchase price. If you can buy a pedal bike at Wallyworld for $200, or a Specialized Como (like my wife...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By abdon

If I needed to get there faster I would take the...

If I needed to get there faster I would take the car. I ride bikes because I actually want to slow down and smell the roses.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By AdventureManCO

lol Something I'll never have to worry...

lol

Something I'll never have to worry about.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_2868_1024x768_1d76cc8e3a6b6690fc56905399e6e69f8bd05cf2.jpeg



Much ado...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By BertoBerg

Super Record Brakes w/OMAS Lightening Kit

Hi-

Up for sale is a set of clean Super Record brakes with a full OMAS bolt/nut kit and Kool-Stop pads. The OMAS kit uses alloy nuts and titanium axles to save around 45 grams of weight. I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 790
Posted By bulgie

Yeah the thin stuff is thinner than one business...

Yeah the thin stuff is thinner than one business card. And he meant your tubes are as thick as 3 or 4 of them?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 875
Posted By jaxgtr

I got arrested at the beach when I was changing...

I got arrested at the beach when I was changing out of my wetsuit into some dry clothes when I was 16. My brother decided it would be funny to pull my towel off as a bunch of girls from school were...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4,113
Views: 98,917
Posted By DougRNS

Damn right!

Damn right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 57,270
Posted By SoCaled

Miyata - $10 - Brea, CA ...

Miyata - $10 - Brea, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/36ddeebf-c7f5-3095-9a80-cbd91ba1ff1b

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,252
Posted By hopperja

S24O to Kanasket Palmer State Park

I got to ride my first overnighter of the year, out to Kanasket Palmer State Park. 38.5 miles going (I took the long way) then 29 miles home. The weather was absolutely perfect.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 614,851
Posted By rsbob

28 miles with the better half. Me riding Zone 2...

28 miles with the better half. Me riding Zone 2 worked well for her and her electric stallion. She was right on my tail on a couple of PR climbs I wanted to nail - one starting at 10% and going up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 345
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I actually bought a 10-12 year supply of shaving...

I actually bought a 10-12 year supply of shaving cream today even though I still probably have a years worth left in the current can.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 345
Posted By SpedFast

I'd agree, if I had teeth. :(

I'd agree, if I had teeth. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4,113
Views: 98,917
Posted By LAJ

USA STUNS PAKISTAN AT THE MEN’S T20 CRICKET WORLD...

USA STUNS PAKISTAN AT THE MEN’S T20 CRICKET WORLD CUP

"Biggest upset in sports history"

We even kick ass in sports we don't understand.

'Merica
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 368
Posted By Pratt

They don't ride e-bikes over cars, they ride...

They don't ride e-bikes over cars, they ride monster trucks over cars.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 457
Posted By Sierra_rider

Lol, you managed to quote the proof that I'm not...

Lol, you managed to quote the proof that I'm not that high functioning. Somehow my grammar has managed to regress to that of a cave man.:fred:
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