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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 259
Posted By Trakhak

That's a very old and possibly universally known...

That's a very old and possibly universally known mechanic's joke. Probably doesn't date back as far as Archimedes, but I wouldn't put much money on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 133
Posted By jfouellette

Here is the update. Thanks again for your...

Here is the update. Thanks again for your comments. It looks better but still not the best. It is functional for now until I find something better.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,900
Posted By SurferRosa

I bet 80 percent of you regulars fully overhaul...

I bet 80 percent of you regulars fully overhaul every bike that passes through your hands. But how many of you take pics of the bare frame and displayed components before you rebuild it?

Take a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,818
Posted By PeteHski

Not many people would enjoy the feeling of...

Not many people would enjoy the feeling of spinning a mountain bike up a road climb with completely the wrong gear range. On the other hand a 42/24 would be pretty ugly grinding up a steep slope. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,786
Posted By DangerousDanR

I use this stuff: ...

I use this stuff:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x500/1eff34_ad4e4557f67a412f864a379fc4becbd8_mv2_3ac510b94055b6508b67d74ec53b3845bcd9a3c1.png

DuPont Chain Saver.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27,227
Views: 3,200,478
Posted By BTinNYC

New York City folks have been coming here in...

New York City folks have been coming here in summer since the late 1800s for cool temps and fresh air. But dayum, 125 feet of elevation per mile is a lot for this flatlander. 😀...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,900
Posted By gugie

This is up to a 6 page thread now, but I skimmed...

This is up to a 6 page thread now, but I skimmed through it and didn't find anybody post anything giving what I think is the simple explaination why C&V prices have dropped.

When COVID hit, two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 44,082
Posted By SoCaled

Diamond Back Ascent EX - $75 - Westminster, CA ...

Diamond Back Ascent EX - $75 - Westminster, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/815490586748798/?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10
Posted By jamesdak

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1134/img_9606_b205f29028475c0e12324003fa37194a5a7cd36e.jpg
These are working smooth and precisely ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6,538
Views: 812,724
Posted By unworthy1

I'll take a look too. I assume Christophe would...

I'll take a look too. I assume Christophe would be first choice for you, but are other brands of steel clips acceptable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 599
Posted By unworthy1

VERY critical detail I couldn't enlarge photo to...

VERY critical detail I couldn't enlarge photo to catch, thanks for pointing this out!
So that's going to make for a more likely unmodified (except maybe for the WB boss holes) frame from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,254
Views: 75,844
Posted By TMonk

do itttttttttt!

do itttttttttt!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3,254
Views: 75,844
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: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 44,082
Posted By Headpost

I can't seem to copy a Facebook link anymore. Oh...

I can't seem to copy a Facebook link anymore. Oh well, it's easy to find if you're interested.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,786
Posted By pepperbelly

😄. Not a chance! That is NASA level bicycle...

😄. Not a chance! That is NASA level bicycle maintenance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27,227
Views: 3,200,478
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: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3,619
Views: 1,009,072
Posted By daywood

I don’t have any in front of me so I don’t know...

I don’t have any in front of me so I don’t know either whether they are decals/stickers or not. It’s easy enough for the OP to find out. If so, it’s any easy fix. If not, not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,786
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: 56
Views: 1,786
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: 6
Views: 48
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: 56
Views: 1,786
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: 6
Views: 48
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, 09:27 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,818
Posted By rsbob

Grinding is for coffee beans - an important part...

Grinding is for coffee beans - an important part of cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,061
Posted By jadmt

fixed it for you....

fixed it for you....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 418
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: 8
Views: 168
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: 27,227
Views: 3,200,478
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: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 75
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I agree, take the bike back to the shop that sold...

I agree, take the bike back to the shop that sold it to you. Most shops have an after purchase follow up servicing as part of their sales policies. Oh wait! You did buy from a shop where you can look...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By t2p

‘Wet grip is one of the most essential properties...

‘Wet grip is one of the most essential properties of an all-season tire, and the 28 mm version of the Grand Prix 5000 All Season is now the absolute best (wet) gripping road bike tire (smaller than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,786
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: 436
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: 3,254
Views: 75,844
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: 56
Views: 1,786
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: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 44,082
Posted By attylah

36cm Colnago in Portland, Oregon for $300

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-vintage-colnago-kids-road-bike/7746297071.html...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,786
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: 433
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: 3,254
Views: 75,844
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: 3,254
Views: 75,844
Posted By big john

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/wwTC8xbPayLng...

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/wwTC8xbPayLng34OoBJB_k6z1GfT4GqjptQUG3dwAgs-1536x2048.jpg
Kbd · Ride with GPS (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46778651)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 75
Posted By Mr. 66

Under warranty, bring it back for service, don’t...

Under warranty, bring it back for service, don’t mess around with a failed brake.

Thank you for saving the president…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,818
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: 3,254
Views: 75,844
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: 16
Views: 361
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: 436
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: 436
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: 13
Views: 259
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: 13
Views: 259
Posted By phughes

Uhm... No.

Uhm... No.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
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: 8
Views: 168
Posted By thinktubes

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

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kCuByGomL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 359
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: 236,268
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...
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