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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By MikeDeason

about $200 CND The one with integrated cam...

about $200 CND

The one with integrated cam may be best ?
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27,252
Views: 3,221,541
Posted By john m flores

24 miles. stopped under a tree for a passing...

24 miles. stopped under a tree for a passing shower. Spun home. Feels good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By Eric F

I always verify with my own eyes before moving,...

I always verify with my own eyes before moving, but if the display is showing a stream of cars, I know that I have to wait. I've had it show me things that weren't cars, but it's never not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, I have hydro disc gravel bike and a...

FWIW, I have hydro disc gravel bike and a mechanical disc gravel bike. I got the mechanical one for keeping with the RV in another state for trips that are never near home with tools and resources at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By SoSmellyAir

No. But I trust the radar's ability to tracking...

No. But I trust the radar's ability to tracking multiple closing vehicles better than my own.



The radar unit itself does not make audio alerts; that is accomplished by the associated iOS app...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By SoSmellyAir

On second thought, I would say that a Varia...

On second thought, I would say that a Varia RTL-515 (currently C$200+tax) is most definitely worth it in view of the almost C$2,600 that the OP had recently spent on a second set of wheels + disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,058
Posted By indyfabz

Has anyone asked the obvious question: What does...

Has anyone asked the obvious question: What does it matter if it would bother “me”?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By cyccommute

They aren’t “better” but they aren’t worse,...

They aren’t “better” but they aren’t worse, either. The reason they are used for bicycles is simplicity.

We really don’t need anything more powerful because a bicycle’s ability to decelerate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 55,647
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Maybe not 'classic' classic, but it's $40. Fuji...

Maybe not 'classic' classic, but it's $40. Fuji Touring in Redwood City...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,304
Posted By mstateglfr

Noted.

Noted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By USAZorro

Looks fantastic. You get style points here...

Looks fantastic.

You get style points here for avoiding Professional models with the fastback cluster. (never been a fan).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By cyccommute

Oh, please! Mechanical brakes don’t lack...

Oh, please! Mechanical brakes don’t lack leverage nor is the force necessary to stop the wheel from rotating too much for cable actuated brakes…disc or rim. Cable actuated disc brakes were in use...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4,046
Views: 96,715
Posted By big john

I've ridden myself into a bit of fatigue again...

I've ridden myself into a bit of fatigue again lately. Went out today and had a nice spin without any chasing or sprinting. I was so tired I wasn't going to go but once out there I felt better. Plus,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By phughes

I agree. Also be sure to get a drone that will...

I agree. Also be sure to get a drone that will broadcast to a heads up display so you can see a birds-eye view of you and everything around you. Spend the extra money on the deluxe display with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By alcjphil

Holy wow. My pro which I bought in 1973 had the...

Holy wow. My pro which I bought in 1973 had the fastback seat stay treatment. At the time it was the only bike you could buy for anything close to that price with Record side pull brakes. My first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By tomato coupe

Another pre-formatted thread: Title: Is xyz...

Another pre-formatted thread:

Title: Is xyz worth the money?

OP: I don't think it is.

Responses: Here are several reasons why xyz is useful ...

Next up ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By Mad Honk

Good to see ya call it like it is! And it looks...

Good to see ya call it like it is! And it looks fast just standing still, or was that some special photography? I trust it rides well for you. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,785
Views: 249,763
Posted By bwilli88

I rode the Dick Winters Memorial trail today,...

I rode the Dick Winters Memorial trail today, found in Ephrata, PA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By gugie

Looks great on the build, easy to access the...

Looks great on the build, easy to access the tools. Haven't used it yet!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 290
Posted By Yan

People have ridden the freaking Tour Divide fixed...

People have ridden the freaking Tour Divide fixed gear.

​​​​​​There's nothing wrong with riding any route on Earth with any bike. End of the day it's no more and no less pointless than going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 177
Posted By Nessism

It looks like the down tube flares larger, from...

It looks like the down tube flares larger, from head tube to the bottom bracket. I have one of those tubes I've been saving for a fun framebuilding project. It's very light.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27,252
Views: 3,221,541
Posted By essiemyra

Today I was able to get a 20 mile ride in on the...

Today I was able to get a 20 mile ride in on the bike path. I got a late start at 9:15 and that was part of the reason for staying on the bike path, it is cooler there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 177
Posted By georges1

I remember that Fondriest used Dedacciai DR Zero...

I remember that Fondriest used Dedacciai DR Zero 18 MCDV6 HT steel which was and is a high end steel comparable to Columbus Genius, Nemo and Foco
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By bwilli88

Looks great, how do you like that tool roll?

Looks great, how do you like that tool roll?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 55,647
Posted By dchmiele1992

Cannondale H400 - $60. Minneapolis

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lots of reasonably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 188
Posted By Polaris OBark

Mine was somehow uncharged yesterday. I...

Mine was somehow uncharged yesterday.

I initial urge was to commit suicide, but instead I decided to ride off-road.

I still missed it, because I am used to having it alert me to the local...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5,466
Views: 3,920,379
Posted By Koyote

It's an underrated tire. A bit heavy, yeah, but...

It's an underrated tire. A bit heavy, yeah, but they roll well and last almost forever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,058
Posted By MilhouseJ

My wife and I have Giant stem on our Santana...

My wife and I have Giant stem on our Santana tandem, and I can tell you that, as the captain, I don't care. Santana bikes have a 1 1/4" steer tube and their stems are $100+. I wanted different bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By gugie

Behold, the Raleigh unProfessional

I'd been wanting a vintage Raleigh Professional to round out my collection of 70's Worksop made Raleighs. I bought an early 70's frameset several years ago, then realized it was one size too small,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By davester

It was a bit of a killer, but bear in mind that...

It was a bit of a killer, but bear in mind that we started at around 11,500 feet so it was only about a 3,000 feet of climbing (but with no air!). Also, the last 1/2 mile is rock scrambling not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By MilhouseJ

I'm a weirdo like this, I too swapped hydro to...

I'm a weirdo like this, I too swapped hydro to mechanical. I like the look and feel of rim brifters versus the bulbous ugliness of the hydro equivalent. I was also dealing with a burst diaphragm in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 588
Posted By indyfabz

Yeah. How can one factor constitute a “mix”? ...

Yeah. How can one factor constitute a “mix”?

Also, operator error may not be the fault of the “victim”. Once, I was stopped on the shoulder with a group waiting for some stragglers to catch up. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Eric F

Post mount is correct.

Post mount is correct.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 722
Posted By gugie

What pressure do you pump your tires to? If...

What pressure do you pump your tires to? If you're still one of the 90 psi + with "skinny" tires, then a longer pump is probably the way to go. The skinniest tires I ride are 32mm wide, 60-65psi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 625
Views: 226,501
Posted By sworley

My recently completed 1993 XO-1. It came to me...

My recently completed 1993 XO-1. It came to me this winter as a stock complete but very thrashed from Boston, it had been neglected for some time. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,058
Posted By Steel Charlie

De-ano and paint it any color you want ...

De-ano and paint it any color you want


https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1225600-anodize-strip-success.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Strawbunyan

I remember finding an article about them being...

I remember finding an article about them being garbage as well when i first got the bike, while trying to figure out what fluids, etc. To use and that is about as far as i took it. i wont be using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Eric F

You're welcome. Once more thing...Disc brake...

You're welcome. Once more thing...Disc brake calipers come in 2 formats - post mount and flat mount. For a MTB, they're typically post mount. Lots of info on the intarwebz for you to learn how to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 81
Posted By J_Climacus

For Sale: Original paint 1974 Masi Gran Criterium. MC58 (56.5 cm ctc). $1800

For Sale: Original paint 1974 Masi Gran Criterium. This is the earliest Carlsbad Masi I have ever personally seen. Size is MC58 (56.5 cm ctc). Hoods, cables, pads newly replaced. Tires hold air but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Eric F

A quick Google search for Radius Hydraulic Disc...

A quick Google search for Radius Hydraulic Disc Brakes lead me to a R e d d i t discussion between Trek shop mechanics commenting on how poorly made and frustrating to work on they are. Your leak...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 237,824
Posted By bikingshearer

The Bike Barb still walks among us? Excellent!

The Bike Barb still walks among us? Excellent!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By phughes

Not even the same thing. A bicycle can be stopped...

Not even the same thing. A bicycle can be stopped very easily with a cable actuated system. It takes little force to actuate a bicycle brake. It takes much more force to stop a 3500 pound car. So if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Koyote

Did you install them yourself? Seems weird that...

Did you install them yourself? Seems weird that there is a problem after "only a few months."


​​​​​​

The fact that you don't know this, and are planning to dive into this project, is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By Eric F

To make the switch from hydraulic to mechanical,...

To make the switch from hydraulic to mechanical, you would need to change the levers and calipers. Your existing rotors should be okay, but changing them at the same time isn't a terrible idea.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By squirtdad

chances are you will need to get new levers and...

chances are you will need to get new levers and possible shifters if they are integrated

more than just get new brake cables and mechanical calipers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,058
Posted By squirtdad

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a...

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a forest for trees way

99.99% of threadless stems are just fugly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By hayden52

There's a reason disc brakes on bikes went...

There's a reason disc brakes on bikes went hydraulic, and that is that due to the lack of leverage at the disc relative to a rim brake, the amount of force necessary to stop the wheel from rotating...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 166
Posted By bruce19

No. Dear God, no.

No. Dear God, no.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 55,647
Posted By '02 nrs

$100. st. george,UT

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/959x720/442489122_3634506926808376_7925213300446520394_n_5474a14663d21766204ea80944424c46a9e38737.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 162
Posted By alcjphil

Never heard of that brand of brake. Answer me...

Never heard of that brand of brake. Answer me this: If mechanical disc brakes were so much better than hydraulic, why don't cars use them?
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