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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 129
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, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10
Posted By jamesdak

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

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These are working smooth and precisely ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6,537
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, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3,253
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: 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, 09:25 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: 4
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: 3,253
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: 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: 3,253
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: 3,253
Views: 75,844
Posted By big john

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

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Kbd · Ride with GPS (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46778651)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
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: 147
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: 3,253
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: 11
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: 11
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...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature...

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature compound. I’m currently using the 5000S (no aquaplaning experienced 😂. ) and I find the grip excellent in wet or dry, but I expect the AS will offer...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 359
Posted By staehpj1

It is going to get rained on on the way to work...

It is going to get rained on on the way to work and on the way home. How much difference will a bit of rain while you are at work make? I'd just use lube and grease that is good in wet conditions, do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7,968
Views: 975,039
Posted By Bianchigirll

bikamper that looks like a cool motorcicle Mr. 66...

bikamper that looks like a cool motorcicle Mr. 66 Beautiful LImited! I love that Metallic Celeste which was only used on two models.

It’s a chilly start to day here on the edge of the prairie and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,781
Views: 247,940
Posted By Pompiere

When I finished Navy Nuclear Power School, I...

When I finished Navy Nuclear Power School, I shared a ride to Norfolk with a classmate who lived near me. He was going to the Carl Vinson, which was in the final stages of construction at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 456
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Don't worry about counting the bearings when you...

Don't worry about counting the bearings when you reassemble the freewheel. Just add grease to the race and and using the grease on your finger place the bearings in the race until it is filled.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 168
Posted By nlerner

I think it was meant to compete with the even...

I think it was meant to compete with the even more obscure Campagnolo Stiffie.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By Pearson100

You can buy another seatstay mount from cygolite:...

You can buy another seatstay mount from cygolite: https://cygolite.square.site/shop/hotshot/21
Also, to deal with the narrow seatstay, I got some rubber shims to tighten up the gap. I have seatstays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 168
Posted By non-fixie

Yeah, but the alternative was "Wood" ...

Yeah, but the alternative was "Wood" ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
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: Commuting
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 359
Posted By Mooo

You know those old straight gage 1020, 2040, and...

You know those old straight gage 1020, 2040, and hi-tensile steel frames nobody collects? Some of the early Fujis, Panasonic built Schwinns (Traveler, early LeTours), some of the Ross bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 168
Posted By bulgie

Shimano "Pecker" is a real derailer name

Just sayin'. Seen in the wild yesterday, on a funky '60s vintage folding bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, this comes around regularly. tl;dr you...

Yep, this comes around regularly. tl;dr you can't hydroplane on a bike at any rational speed but you can slip on painted lines, RR tracks, etc.
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