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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5
Posted By Koyote

What is the point of this question?

What is the point of this question?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,322
Posted By jPrichard10

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Really nice Trek 610 with 531 fork in Portland. That chestnut...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By Black wallnut

Strava has relaxed their standards on this. They...

Strava has relaxed their standards on this. They once again have downhill segment KOM. Each person needs to do an assessment of risk v reward. An increase in risk exposure also increases...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 593
Posted By veganbikes

As someone who has listened to punk music for a...

As someone who has listened to punk music for a large portion of their life please refrain from your inaccurate baseless claims! Punks don't do stupid things people who don't use their brains do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 83,485
Posted By genejockey

Before he goes there, does he say to himself,...

Before he goes there, does he say to himself, "I'm not going to buy lunch there. Alpaca lunch."?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 83,485
Posted By genejockey

I've been dissatisfied with how the Big Circuit...

I've been dissatisfied with how the Big Circuit rolls on downhills. It seems to top out at a lower speed than my other bikes. I'm a big fan of free speed, so I like to get my hubs as free as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,322
Posted By SoCaled

Trek - $80 - Poway, CA ...

Trek - $80 - Poway, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1729085154587980/?
Ishiwata 022 tubing - Shimano 600
Edit: 1981 or 81.5 - Model 516? or 1978 or '79 model 536? seem to be models that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 593
Posted By indyfabz

^^No video link?^^ ...

^^No video link?^^

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 83,485
Posted By indyfabz

Shear madness at the Funny Farm today. ...

Shear madness at the Funny Farm today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,322
Posted By SoCaled

Looks like 1981 -...

Looks like 1981 - https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%20PDFs/1981%20Miyata%20Catalog.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 228
Posted By shuru421

Seems like I couldve been the one who sold this...

Seems like I couldve been the one who sold this awhileeeee back..
it was a nice bike. Tad large for me, believe its a 57(?) if I can recall correctly. Pics dont do it much justice, but I assured him...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 266
Posted By genejockey

The whole vibe I'm going for in this build is...

The whole vibe I'm going for in this build is mid-90s, and centered on the 7410 Dura Ace groupset, so threadless is not in the cards. Also, it's a carbon fork with, I believe, a steel steerer and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,040
Posted By unterhausen

It seems to me that pedestrians are responsible...

It seems to me that pedestrians are responsible for their own safety on a mup. If a pedestrian was walking on the road and moved sideways because of a vehicle and got hit by another vehicle, it would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By Koyote

Clean the rotors with 91% isopropyl alcohol and...

Clean the rotors with 91% isopropyl alcohol and replace the pads. And don't ever again put lubricant on the brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 811
Posted By Caliwild

Agree 100%. Have purchased lots of stuff from...

Agree 100%. Have purchased lots of stuff from them. They're knowledgeable, patient, and good people. They do a lot of online sales. Saw that frame in person and it looks great! Was tempted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 156
Posted By Ogsarg

Sure. You can't fix your electronic shifting on...

Sure. You can't fix your electronic shifting on the side of the road, just like you can't fix your electronic fuel injection or variable valve timing in your car. If it never breaks, it's irrelevant....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 156
Posted By tomato coupe

Technology might have changed ... since last week.

Technology might have changed ... since last week.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,932
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, that would look silly.

Yeah, that would look silly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,322
Posted By SDHawk

Pair of "Pristine" Miyata 710s - $250 each - San...

Pair of "Pristine" Miyata 710s - $250 each - San Diego
https://offerup.com/item/detail/869aa499-910e-3fe1-bd67-ca28ab83e978

They do seem to be like new, I have to admit. Early 80s?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 156
Posted By Koyote

A thread on the relative merits of disc versus...

A thread on the relative merits of disc versus rim brakes, electronic versus mechanical shifting, and all that? Wow, we are really treading new ground!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 70
Posted By Robvolz

I wish I could have taken them to my Framebuilder...

I wish I could have taken them to my Framebuilder friend’s shop to compare angles.

It seems to my untrained eyes, the 71 has a more relaxed head tube angle, stretching the wheelbase out a little....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Yeah I've been running 25s for a long time and...

Yeah I've been running 25s for a long time and have started planning to size up. I didn't mean narrower as in under 30, just that i think I have sufficient tire clearance on the frame for what I want.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 156
Posted By veganbikes

I mean my electric shifting has generally been...

I mean my electric shifting has generally been set and forget same thing with hydraulic disc brakes. No cables to fray or get gummed up or replace. My Di2 system from 2015 still works today and aside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 70
Posted By Robvolz

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_6140_d6f819a69f22c5073001931a4bc88a2b5114cb56.jpeg
From under. Note shorter lug on 71. Plus lil hole under the seat lug. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 156
Posted By rsbob

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 224
Posted By chain_whipped

A few years back I spotted a Huffy actually...

A few years back I spotted a Huffy actually locked to a public bike rack. But the real humor was a top tube decal denoting 'cockroach'.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 593
Posted By veganbikes

I mean age limits are already kind of in the...

I mean age limits are already kind of in the materials for a lot of stuff already, they don't want younger kids on their products but in terms of actual restrictions via the government I really hope...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 308
Posted By RChung

I think one of the uses of power data is to...

I think one of the uses of power data is to figure out what you're good at, and what you need to work on. People say, "train your weakness, race your strength" but I used to choose my races to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 606,398
Posted By rsbob

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing. ...

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing.

Impending storms or being caught in a downpour can really shave times. I have ‘raced’ many. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 48,322
Posted By SoCaled

There are stands with more soft/sensitive clamps....

There are stands with more soft/sensitive clamps. There are more stable stands. but . . . I like my simple Blackburn stand

No offense taken, by me, my Blackburn stands feelings are a little hurt....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 266
Posted By FBinNY

Given that the ONLY issue the OP raised is...

Given that the ONLY issue the OP raised is fitting the crown race, this is a ton of work without solving anything.

While threadless headsets have their fans, and I'm not arguing against them,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 153
Posted By gna

Well, it can be. I did a few of things: I...

Well, it can be. I did a few of things:

I quit drinking alcohol
I quit drinking pop (soda for those not in MN)
I quit eating donuts, snacks, candy, etc. at work
I quit eating fast food
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 156
Posted By Leisesturm

Friction shifting? Seriously? You meant index...

Friction shifting? Seriously? You meant index shifting, I hope.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 83,485
Posted By genejockey

Years ago, I mean like decades, I had a creak...

Years ago, I mean like decades, I had a creak somewhere in the saddle/seatpost/seat cluster area. My then-LBS guy put some heavy grease in the saddle clamp, and said that you often get a creak with...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,209
Posted By Harhir

Interesting. We checked out the same train a few...

Interesting. We checked out the same train a few weeks ago for a potential ride from Dallas to Texarkana and we did not see any bike hooks in the cargo hold. The porter told us that the bike would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 216
Posted By Iride01

To convince everyone that you adjusted the...

To convince everyone that you adjusted the headset correctly, you'll need to make another video that shows the fork crown where it goes into the head tube and both upper and lower portion of the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 308
Posted By Hermes

Generally, riders can be divided into two groups....

Generally, riders can be divided into two groups. One that likes torque in their legs over time and the other that likes torque but in short bursts. I am a bursty rider. I suffer a lot on time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 606,398
Posted By Sierra_rider

A few years back, I got caught out on a MTB ride...

A few years back, I got caught out on a MTB ride at 8-9k' up. It was a loop ride and I saw the clouds starting to build up, but I thought I could beat the thunderstorms. I was wrong...temps suddenly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 83,485
Posted By t2p

^^^^ wolf in sheep’s clothing

^^^^

wolf in sheep’s clothing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 224
Posted By AdventureManCO

It should not just be a sub-forum. In an ideal...

It should not just be a sub-forum. In an ideal world, we'd have www.huffyforums.net, with 'bikeforums' as a subforum of that forum:lol:


Or, you could just call it the 'Trash Bikes' sub-forum but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

As I said I've been to a professional fitter and...

As I said I've been to a professional fitter and know the bike will fit and part of the service is once I get a bike they will adjust it to spec. I haven't looked at the geo tables on what you linked...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 281
Posted By locolobo13

My Dad insisted I carry a dime. Not for...

My Dad insisted I carry a dime. Not for spending. The dime was for calling home when all else failed. Growing up in the city, there was a phone booth and a drinking fountain within a mile or two,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,168
Posted By ofajen

There is a small cost to the derailleur itself...

There is a small cost to the derailleur itself and then add on some inefficiency for cogs smaller than about 16t, and that gets worse as you go smaller.

Otto
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,775
Posted By santa fe 2926

https://bbc.com/news/articles/ck7712w87lro

https://bbc.com/news/articles/ck7712w87lro
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,040
Posted By FBinNY

So politicians can spread spending to buy as many...

So politicians can spread spending to buy as many potential votes as possible.

Consider, in most states bicycling on sidewalks is illegal. So how much sense does it make to pave a new path and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 174
Posted By tomato coupe

You might start with Colnago’s website.

You might start with Colnago’s website.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 83,485
Posted By Trsnrtr

I have the most coveted BF 50+ jersey. My wife...

I have the most coveted BF 50+ jersey. My wife loves the rich red color:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_7473_5a409a0cd547c95bd2d219c9955d07b2aba663f0.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 43,457
Posted By Sierra

Bought as a frame set and built up with 70s...

Bought as a frame set and built up with 70s parts.
Don't see many of these...especially in blue.
...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 429,761
Posted By bikewilltravel

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By Kontact

You should try to find out why stuff is suddenly...

You should try to find out why stuff is suddenly not working rather than replacing everything as a first step.
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