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Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 236
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: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 236
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: 22
Views: 558
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: 7
Views: 240
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: 19
Views: 236
Posted By PeteHski

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 236
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: 121
Views: 4,652
Posted By BMC_Kid

Best of luck! ...

Best of luck!

https://youtu.be/jLo7tHDHgOc?si=TvmxNNX2AbTBav5n
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,323
Posted By tds101

Question: why is the Litepro adapter no good? I'd...

Question: why is the Litepro adapter no good? I'd say it's a good deal, unless there's a quality issue. I've yet to be disappointed with any Litepro purchases.

​​​​​​...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 276
Posted By Camilo

For what you're looking for, IMO, the Salsa...

For what you're looking for, IMO, the Salsa Journeyer 700c, even the Journeyer 650B's frame, is similar to the Poseidon X Ambition and both better for that stuff than the Redwood. Most of what I say...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,026
Posted By Ron Damon

Or we, you could just go with standard practice...

Or we, you could just go with standard practice and ample user testimony. We are not lying or trying to deceive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 991
Posted By cpach

For perspective, I'm a career mechanic. I get...

For perspective, I'm a career mechanic. I get tipped somewhat infrequently. I don't consider it a normal expectation in my region, but it's nice sometimes. I prefer this to jobs where it's either a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,728
Posted By M.Roshi

From SF,CA. Depends on the steepness of the hill,...

From SF,CA. Depends on the steepness of the hill, as I'm getting stronger I try to stay seated and not using the lowest gear as possible, using 2 or 3 to lowest to train my legs, there are some very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 437
Posted By 79pmooney

I'm the opposite. My biggest fear on fix gears...

I'm the opposite. My biggest fear on fix gears is a foot coming off the pedal on a fast downhill and striking the back of my foot or ankle. Probably an injury I'd pay for the rest of my life. So I...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-25-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 53
Posted By unterhausen

I use .035" My racks are made with mitered...

I use .035"
My racks are made with mitered joints, so there may be some difference when you squish the tubing.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 696
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

For electricity cost, assuming worst case...

For electricity cost, assuming worst case scenario: 1KWH battery charging with a 50% efficient charger in the highest priced state (Hawaii at .30 per KWH) it's cost the hotel a whopping $1.20 for 2...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By RCMoeur

Regarding hit-from-behind by fellow bicyclist...

Regarding hit-from-behind by fellow bicyclist crashes: I've had two, both while I was leading club rides.

One was as we were crossing a busy arterial street and had to hold the group in the median...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,314
Posted By jaxgtr

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I...

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I hear my wife screaming at the dog in the back yard. I go see what is going on, and I see the dog has destroyed a squirrel based on what was left of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7,967
Views: 974,830
Posted By RCMoeur

Spent much of the day on work for a client...

Spent much of the day on work for a client preparing for an upcoming meeting, so it's nice to unwind by getting the fixie ready for tomorrow's club ride. Plus peeling sun-wrecked covers off some old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,402
Views: 871,214
Posted By rsbob

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride. ...

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,288
Posted By Need41speed

LitePro & KustomCaps additions

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Double leg kickstand & chainring bolts by LitePro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 795
Views: 43,866
Posted By bargainguy

56cm Trek 5200 carbon, $200, DeForest (Madison) WI FBM

Bullmoose bars and thumbies. Haven't seen that combo on a carbon road bike lately.

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1042332490844024
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 437
Posted By squirtdad

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs...

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs better than BSOs :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 397
Posted By Steve B.

The speed sensor overrides the GPS data for speed...

The speed sensor overrides the GPS data for speed and distance. Location is generated by the GPS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By noglider

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the...

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the Crane was their top derailleur.
Forum: Touring
05-25-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Doug64

A dentist's crown caliper works great! Look for...

A dentist's crown caliper works great! Look for at least 1 mm of rim wall thickness
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53746012748_b6198b3b25_c.jpg

Also a micrometer helps measuring the sidewall...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 236
Posted By PeteHski

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm...

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm wide) simply don’t have any tread pattern worth mentioning and don’t aquaplane. It’s all about the compound.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 75,336
Posted By indyfabz

It’s raining in camp. I’m bushed. I was the...

It’s raining in camp. I’m bushed. I was the only on in the fastest group carrying their gear. My computer battery died before the start, so I can’t say for sure how fast we were going, but it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 397
Posted By PeteHski

I think the OP was just interested in using a...

I think the OP was just interested in using a Varia with their chosen GPS device.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,314
Posted By rsbob

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day. ...

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day.

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 98
Posted By abdon

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the...

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the dude. I figure he would first-come-first-served me but he agreed on the spot... I guess I'm taking a drive tomorrow.

I'm guessing I'll catch and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By genejockey

If it's a '79, the bits are older than the bike!

If it's a '79, the bits are older than the bike!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 206
Posted By grumpus

Extra layers of rim tape?

Extra layers of rim tape?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 75,336
Posted By big john

Did my friend's birthday ride. 5 of us, 3 e-bikes...

Did my friend's birthday ride. 5 of us, 3 e-bikes and 2 regular bikes. 76 miles with 5600 feet. Had some wind but got lucky with tailwinds for most of the long climb and more tailwind on a section of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 775
Posted By PeteHski

I haven’t read the article, but that supposedly...

I haven’t read the article, but that supposedly “correct” position on the right doesn’t inspire me with much confidence that it would be worth reading!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,633
Posted By drlogik

Chain lubes is like comparing beers. My beer is...

Chain lubes is like comparing beers. My beer is the best, no MY beer is the best. The best beer is the one you like.

There was a fairly scientific study done comparing the various lubes. Some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 75,336
Posted By abshipp

First real money century in…4 years? Planned...

First real money century in…4 years?

Planned for 85, on my way back down one of the climbs I ran in to some folks I know heading out on an 8 day bikepacking trip so I ended up riding with them for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,314
Posted By macattack71

First ride since last September. 11.0 miles....

First ride since last September. 11.0 miles. Pretty windy heading out. Body not used to it that is for sure. Hopefully I can stay with it this summer into the fall.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 231
Posted By Spoonrobot

If the OP can show it fits 700cx38 that would be...

If the OP can show it fits 700cx38 that would be a big boost to salability. Cantilever Cyclocross bikes from prior to the 1990s tend to not appeal to gravel as much, since tire clearance is a big...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,223
Views: 3,200,177
Posted By nlerner

After two unusually warm and humid days for late...

After two unusually warm and humid days for late May in the Boston area, today was cooler but still a really nice temp and much drier. It might have been my first ride this year in shorts and a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 775
Posted By Trakhak

Left photo is exactly how Lance Armstrong looked...

Left photo is exactly how Lance Armstrong looked when racing. In fact, I just took a quick look at the Eurosport video of the last 3 k from today's Giro stage 20, and Pogacar's posture on the bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,690
Posted By nlerner

Well, that’s clearly because after a ride or two,...

Well, that’s clearly because after a ride or two, the owners hung them up in the garage and bought the Trek they should have bought in the first place.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 98
Posted By abdon

Bottecchia

I have too many bikes, this one is too far away, and I'm sure it is not going to last. But check out what $105 bucks buys you nowadays!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,697
Posted By Fredo76

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2741_0f1b11252356eafa5fc1134d4a595df04df21f69.jpg
Too much Mod...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 563
Posted By PeteHski

Okay, so you have basically made up your mind...

Okay, so you have basically made up your mind that their test protocols are deliberately biased to favour MIPS and therefore you don’t believe any of their helmet ratings and it must all be a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By Mtracer

It certainly wouldn't hurt to call out stopping,....

It certainly wouldn't hurt to call out stopping,. But if he was that far back, I doubt he would have heard you or heard you clearly enough for him to think it applied to him. That guy was clearly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 208
Posted By grumpus

Set up the hub to work with the gears, when...

Set up the hub to work with the gears, when you're done with that dish the wheel to suit - setting the hub spacing to suit the wheel dish seems like the tail wagging the dog. What are you even trying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 653
Posted By Duragrouch

Check if the tubes are butted, easy on the seat...

Check if the tubes are butted, easy on the seat tube. If butted, it's worth salvaging.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9,101
Views: 3,173,333
Posted By tombc

new ride for me ...

new ride for me
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 653
Posted By smd4

Nightstalker scared the living sheet out of me as...

Nightstalker scared the living sheet out of me as a kid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By oldbobcat

Looks pretty bad to me. The way I tell is to put...

Looks pretty bad to me. The way I tell is to put a new chain on, then pull tension on the crank and look over the top for the chain riding up on the teeth and gaps between the rollers and the teeth....
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