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Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3,963
Views: 94,546
Posted By Velo Vol

I'm back? ...

I'm back?

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06-04-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 105
Posted By shelbyfv

A&S (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/)...

A&S (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/) people enjoy these threads. Over and over....
06-04-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 420
Posted By tomato coupe

I've been looking for a frameset named "7 N-m". ...

I've been looking for a frameset named "7 N-m". No luck so far ...
06-04-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By marius.suiram

I had a few years ago the twin ...

I had a few years ago the twin

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06-04-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 893
Posted By tomato coupe

I wouldn't ride that saddle at a canter. Maybe...

I wouldn't ride that saddle at a canter. Maybe at a fast trot, but never at a canter.
06-04-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 100
Posted By veganbikes

Not uncommon, my old shop donated a bunch of old...

Not uncommon, my old shop donated a bunch of old shoes we had that hadn't sold. You really have to dedicate to selling shoes and have to make it known you sell shoes and have to have the market, it...
06-04-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 893
Posted By tomato coupe

The photo clearly shows your saddle is too narrow...

The photo clearly shows your saddle is too narrow and it's at least an inch too low.
06-04-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 420
Posted By tomato coupe

Deda (Dedacciai) and Cinelli both make framesets.

Deda (Dedacciai) and Cinelli both make framesets.
06-04-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 105
Posted By Maelochs

After a couple decades or more of urban/suburban...

After a couple decades or more of urban/suburban commuting/transit/utility riding --- the road is meant for ME, as well as all the rest of you. I will take the lane if the edge is unsafe. One stretch...
06-04-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By joelzieve

Excellent - thank you so very much! That is MUCH...

Excellent - thank you so very much! That is MUCH better. I've never done this before so appreciate your help!
06-04-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By cb400bill

Mod Edit: Adjusted thread title for better...

Mod Edit: Adjusted thread title for better clarity.
06-04-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By machinist42

Holy Crap!

To a man with a drill, nothing is too holy.
06-04-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,461
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, I should've qualified that as: hardcore...

Yeah, I should've qualified that as: hardcore roadies generally don't ride fast on paths. Not safe with the other users on those paths.
06-04-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By gazman22

This is not a joke!!! I have yet to really...

This is not a joke!!!

I have yet to really express my frustration to him, just asked a few questions about why he did what he did, why didn't he do what he said he would do. This morning I...
06-04-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By bikemig

Heck part out the brake retainers and sell them...

Heck part out the brake retainers and sell them for crazy money on the Bay . . .

I like running a crank with a smaller bcd than the 144 bcd campy on my bikes as well. I did something similar to...
06-04-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,461
Posted By Eric F

In my area they do. Not all the time, and not...

In my area they do. Not all the time, and not for fast group rides, but in my area, some of the bike paths are excellent for getting long miles uninterrupted with traffic lights or stop signs.
06-04-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: thanks for posting this...

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:thumb:

thanks for posting this beauty!

should make new owner very happy ;)

cycle's 3TTT Gran Prix stem last produced 1970 so one would expect it to have come with the Record model...
06-04-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By chaadster

Dude, what?!?! That's crazy! I've never heard of...

Dude, what?!?! That's crazy! I've never heard of such a thing! Cassette made in Nepal out of tin or something...??
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,963
Views: 94,546
Posted By MoAlpha

Hope it works!

Hope it works!
06-04-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By Kabuki12

A lot of force on the bike , period . I say no go...

A lot of force on the bike , period . I say no go on that steerer tube. Pay the guy his $30 and chalk it up to a learning exeperience. As was said , there are plenty of deals out there right now . If...
06-04-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,461
Posted By Koyote

Hardcore roadie's [sic] don't ride on paths.

Hardcore roadie's [sic] don't ride on paths.
06-04-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21,885
Views: 3,199,313
Posted By nlerner

Short ride today through the arboretum for a...

Short ride today through the arboretum for a shakedown cruise on the touring bike before next week’s PNW tour. Can’t say the brakes are passing muster. More experimentation needed:
...
06-04-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 225
Posted By alcjphil

One thing I would check for is a broken...

One thing I would check for is a broken derailleur cable. If the bike has a low normal derailleur a broken cable would leave the bike in the lowest gear
06-04-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27,249
Views: 3,218,753
Posted By Samac

Sixteen mile neighborhood ride. Horses were out. ...

Sixteen mile neighborhood ride. Horses were out.

Cheers,

Scott

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06-04-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 225
Posted By dedhed

5 speed likely can align hanger good enough by...

5 speed likely can align hanger good enough by eye with a crescent wrench.

​​​​​​https://youtu.be/H59pC54hQX0
06-04-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 100
Posted By GGreenhorn

This Was Interesting - Bontrager at the Thrift Store

Walking down the street and a stack of Bontrager Shoes in a thrift store caught my eye so I had to go in.
New Women's Vella road shoes at $9.99 a pair.
Quick google shows they used to sell for $100...
06-04-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By RustyJames

I don’t think anyone mentioned this but let’s say...

I don’t think anyone mentioned this but let’s say the dice are rolled and the fork is going to be reused with a long stem. Tightening the wedge would likely be the final straw.

It is mentioned...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3,963
Views: 94,546
Posted By TMonk

DBR "afternoon" race (D = Danish???), 1st/13...

DBR "afternoon" race (D = Danish???), 1st/13 starters on Innsbrucking. Course features a ~55s 7% "Leg Snapper" climb, but is otherwise pretty featureless.

The first third or so was pretty active...
06-04-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,626,356
Posted By capnjonny

I did some research and it appears to be a pre...

I did some research and it appears to be a pre 1934 Aberdale british bike. Apparently the Aberdale factory moved to a different location in 1934 so that puts this example prior to that date.

I...
06-04-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By smd4

That is the worst excuse for a repair job I've...

That is the worst excuse for a repair job I've ever seen.
06-04-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 105
Posted By bargainguy

This is a really tricky topic. In the city...

This is a really tricky topic.

In the city where I live, it's legal for someone under 18 to ride a bike on the sidewalk, but not adults.

If I were ever charged, I would challenge that law for...
06-04-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 105
Posted By bald1der

Riding in the sidewalk.

Just curious how many out there find themselves having to ride on the side walk sometimes. In the area where we ride here in Fayetteville NC, most of out riding is through local neighborhoods where...
Forum: Touring
06-04-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 54
Posted By raybo

Meet Fred, Kiwi riding up the West Coast

Yesterday, I met Fred at the Golden Gate Bridge. He is a young man from New Zealand riding from LA up to Vancouver, BC for a job. He is trying to make friends with the wind!

He is bright, engaging...
06-04-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 140
Posted By Troul

Imo, knowing what I know now & if given the...

Imo, knowing what I know now & if given the option; I'd go with rims without the holes in the center channel.
one less thing to deal with when cleaning sealant & adhesive.
06-04-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 420
Posted By rosefarts

I’m sure that Jen’s box of extra parts is mostly...

I’m sure that Jen’s box of extra parts is mostly S-works.
06-04-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 48
Posted By wrk101

Steel Fondriest Bike ~ 2000 ID Model?

I am calling this a 2000 bike, it is equipped with Shimano Ultegra components, 1999 date codes. So maybe it's a 1999.

Anyone know if this has a model name?...
06-04-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 27,249
Views: 3,218,753
Posted By essiemyra

I got out really early this morning at 5:30 am...

I got out really early this morning at 5:30 am due to having an obligation this morning. My ride was 15 miles on the bike path. The forecast said it was. sunny but look at the picture it tells a...
06-04-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 893
Posted By rm -rf

Ride it for a month before you buy new parts. I...

Ride it for a month before you buy new parts. I hated the Fizik saddle that came with my bike. Then a week or so later, "not too terrible". Some more rides: "comfortable!". I did make a few slight...
06-04-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,918
Posted By L134

My favorite thread.

My favorite thread.
06-04-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,918
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I believe your guesses about the Cyclo tool above...

I believe your guesses about the Cyclo tool above are correct guesses. I've never seen one. Here are a couple of Cyclo freewheels to compare the tool to their notches....
06-04-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 893
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm the OP's same size and ride same size bike. ...

I'm the OP's same size and ride same size bike. I like 20.5" from the back of the bar to the tip of the saddle. My go-to bar these days are:
...
06-04-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By John D

I'll bet he discovered a hacksaw blade wouldn't...

I'll bet he discovered a hacksaw blade wouldn't fit in the small hole in the stem, and came up with this.
06-04-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,461
Posted By Koyote

In other words, you are insisting that your tires...

In other words, you are insisting that your tires are very fast, even though you haven’t tried many (or perhaps any?) other tires.

This is why you’re not being taken seriously.
06-04-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 140
Posted By Barry2

Mavic refers to no spoke holes as FORE...

Mavic refers to no spoke holes as FORE Technology.
I have 3 tubeless road bikes and Mavic Fore wheels on all 3.

I find no rim tape is nice, but usually, also being able to seat a tire with a...
06-04-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By Mr. 66

Sounds like rock and roll band release… ...

Sounds like rock and roll band release…

Band:
Ok?

album:
Holes in the steer tube

Tracks:
1. Holes in the steer tube
06-04-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 420
Posted By BobbyG

To corrupt a common quote: "Ride like no one...

To corrupt a common quote:

"Ride like no one is watching,
Bike like you’ll never be hurt
Coast like no one is listening
Pedal like it’s heaven on earth."
06-04-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 196
Posted By Koyote

That would be too easy.

That would be too easy.
06-04-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 893
Posted By Koyote

Once again, you seem to have very strong opinions...

Once again, you seem to have very strong opinions on things that you don’t understand.
06-04-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By Maelochs

Not sure how one "bends" a cassette through any...

Not sure how one "bends" a cassette through any kind of normal riding.
06-04-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,062
Posted By himespau

:roflmao2::beer:

:roflmao2::beer:
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