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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 731
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Lake has emailed me a return label and is...

Lake has emailed me a return label and is processing through shipping to send me the right shoes. I have to say, they got back in less than 24 hours which is impressive on its own. Like I've already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 435
Posted By jdawginsc

Threads are clean....bwahahahaha! They are likely...

Threads are clean....bwahahahaha! They are likely fine under the rust.

Bocama lugs, fishy seat stays, scalloped seat stay cap. Wonder what it was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 435
Posted By shuru421

Gilco downtube? 125mm rear spacing? ...

Gilco downtube?

125mm rear spacing?

Interesting..
And as someone mentioned, at that price, 'why not?'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 435
Posted By smd4

I like the lugs and dropouts. I think. I...

I like the lugs and dropouts. I think.

I can't really see 'em under that "paint."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 606
Posted By ascherer

In 1988 I was looking for a new bike. I'd ridden...

In 1988 I was looking for a new bike. I'd ridden a Zeus Pro since '73 and I thought I wanted something perhaps less racy, but traditional. Maybe a touring frame? I was honeymooning with my first wife...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 137
Posted By Strawbunyan

a beater doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could...

a beater doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could probably find a junk bike around here pretty cheap. I don't know how much i would enjoy riding it to work but atleast i wouldn't be ruining my brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6,436
Views: 600,354
Posted By rsbob

Ah in Derbyshire. I’m sure the residents of said...

Ah in Derbyshire. I’m sure the residents of said town would be quite chuffed at their new name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By machinist42

Helping Those Who...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 37
Posted By JoeBass

Always nice to see another vintage ride starting...

Always nice to see another vintage ride starting up! You already have a great looking group there! Best of luck and enjoy the ride! :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17,878
Views: 1,519,903
Posted By bampilot06

Maybe one day I will have that set up. Not...

Maybe one day I will have that set up. Not really a priority for me. When I am home I ride outside almost exclusively out doors. We do plan on creating a workout room eventually. Ceiling fans,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17,878
Views: 1,519,903
Posted By Hermes

bampilot06 I have injured my knee and a muscle in...

bampilot06 I have injured my knee and a muscle in the back of my right leg on the trainer. I have not, in 16 years of racing, injured a muscle or joint on the bike crashes not included. So I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 768
Views: 42,082
Posted By SDHawk

Trek 520 - $220 (San Yisidro) ...

Trek 520 - $220 (San Yisidro)
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/bik/d/san-ysidro-trek-520/7742662659.html

Looks like a 1988 or 89
...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 137
Posted By noimagination

For bikes stored for long periods under a...

For bikes stored for long periods under a tarp/rain cover - I'd agree that the condensation would probably, in the end, be as bad, or almost as bad, as getting rained on. The bike would get wetter...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17,878
Views: 1,519,903
Posted By himespau

Bigger screen is definitely nice. A keyboard you...

Bigger screen is definitely nice. A keyboard you can easily access helps a lot (I also like the Zwift Plays to let me see if I can give everyone in my pack a ride on or something when my mind starts...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 72,689
Posted By abshipp

I like inner bicep for something simple (although...

I like inner bicep for something simple (although I'm planning on a more elaborate one on my currently empty right bicep). My wife and I got tattoos together after the last eclipse and I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 267
Posted By bruce19

Completed my comparo with a CAAD 12 ride. Before...

Completed my comparo with a CAAD 12 ride. Before the ride I was pretty sure this would be the bike I might sell. And, this was an aberrant ride unlike the other three rides. On the ride, an older...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17,878
Views: 1,519,903
Posted By TMonk

Final TTT practice yesterday, race tomorrow....

Final TTT practice yesterday, race tomorrow. There is one other team registered in the 4-man 140+, which is an average age of 35+ for those not inclined towards mathematics. Things are getting more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9,100
Views: 3,170,757
Posted By t2p

more pictures puhleeze :)

more pictures puhleeze :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 135
Posted By zukahn1

I would also check the alignment and rear wheel...

I would also check the alignment and rear wheel it looks to be out of alignment and hard to tell from pics it looks like someone just screwed a cheap cog on a road wheel suicide style. For safety you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17,878
Views: 1,519,903
Posted By TMonk

another advantage of a nice home setup: you can...

another advantage of a nice home setup: you can work and ride. I have taken meetings, calls, done emails, messaged staff, and billed the time. I can only manage that at z2 or lower so I don't sound...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 37
Posted By sthurman

NEW: Monthly Orange County Vintage Ride. Join us!

Hi Forum!
I want to announce here that I have started organizing a casual group vintage ride in Anaheim, CA. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month. We ride from bridge to bridge (Imperial to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17,878
Views: 1,519,903
Posted By TMonk

bampilot06 for long trainer rides, all of the...

bampilot06 for long trainer rides, all of the configuration makes a huge difference. Optimized fan cooling, keyboard, big screen, nice speakers to make it more immersive. The keyboard helps, you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By tcs

They also showed this "P18" model. I think these...

They also showed this "P18" model. I think these are ISO451 wheels.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By Sapper69

True. I decided against the carbon Evocurves for...

True. I decided against the carbon Evocurves for a couple of the reasons you've outlined. I only just noticed today that Ritchey makes those Skyline bars. The dimensions are ideal for what I want. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,275
Posted By t2p

I would think a climb that forced a rider to stop...

I would think a climb that forced a rider to stop / dismount / and then walk the remainder of the climb (while pushing the bike) would be sufficient to motivate the rider to shift to lower gears
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1,103
Views: 389,870
Posted By base2

***All conversation stops, room gets quiet*** ...

***All conversation stops, room gets quiet***

Ha! Just kidding.
The gist of it is more tire volume helps with a smoother ride over rougher terrain. Because of various geometry limitations of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 678
Posted By smd4

That's cool. People do all kinds of weird...

That's cool.

People do all kinds of weird things that most of us wouldn't:

Unicycle Century (https://www.worldunicycletour.com/unicycling-100-miles-my-first-century/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,615
Posted By smd4

I think this guy built his bike around the 25th...

I think this guy built his bike around the 25th Anniversary Dura Ace group:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 41,515
Posted By tcs

Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing at the base of...

Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing at the base of the spillway:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 606
Posted By jdawginsc

Sort of inspires me to get the stuck seatpost out...

Sort of inspires me to get the stuck seatpost out of mine and get it on the road.

Great tribute rustystrings61
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 72,689
Posted By TMonk

it's been a few decades since that has been in...

it's been a few decades since that has been in vogue. But hey, kids these days have a right to be pissed. Minimum wage (and salary/wage earning across the board) has continually decreased with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,182
Posted By jdawginsc

It’ll be a veritable Cadillac...

It’ll be a veritable Cadillac...
Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
05-24-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 35
Posted By sillyflip805

Post Eastern Sierra Double Century 1 June 24, Planet Ultra

Anyone attending?

My wife and I have been training and this will be our first double! Also, it'll be our first time riding in the Eastern Sierras. Ready and excited for next week! -Joel

Ps pic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 731
Posted By wheelreason

Online retailers shipping the wrong thing is a...

Online retailers shipping the wrong thing is a common thing. If they shipped something you did not order, then they have to issue a refund if requested, How much of a project this may be, is really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 678
Posted By Crankycrank

Why not just use a wax based lube for the post on...

Why not just use a wax based lube for the post on folders? Doesn't get messy and provides the lubrication needed. Of course, would need to be reapplied every so often but pretty quick and easy to do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 745
Posted By Groasters

My take, based on over 50 years of cycling in a...

My take, based on over 50 years of cycling in a rainy climate:

1. Fenders protect you and your chain/BB/brakes/mechs/headset from 60% of road grime but your transmission will get virtually 0%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 678
Posted By Duragrouch

I'm just gonna step back and put on helmet,...

I'm just gonna step back and put on helmet, ballistic vest, athletic cup, and dive for the blast shelter on that one. You'll see.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,615
Posted By The Golden Boy

Sure, if you twist my arm! :D ...

Sure, if you twist my arm! :D

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Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 98
Posted By HobbesOnTour

You'll be fine

Expect a lot of heat. And intense sun. (I find intense sun to be more debilitating than heat).
There are towns and villages, you know. With shops and cafes.
Be wary of the siesta hours (typically...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8,831
Views: 1,147,493
Posted By BertoBerg

Great find! I always liked the look of these. And...

Great find! I always liked the look of these. And whose is this “somebody” that’s going to build a bike around these? :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 678
Posted By smd4

I'll say it again: If your seat post slips when...

I'll say it again: If your seat post slips when it's greased, then something is wrong.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By Kapusta

This^^^ If your grips can’t slide inboard,...

This^^^

If your grips can’t slide inboard, get a set that are open on the end that can.

Big changes in width feel really off at first, but over the years, every time I’d go 20-30mm wider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 678
Posted By Duragrouch

None at all. But if greased at the seapost collar...

None at all. But if greased at the seapost collar or seat tube, when folded, the seatpost goes way down, contacting the grease, then up, then down, then up, etc. Very quickly I think, it will have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 745
Posted By crankythunder

Ok, I have six bikes that I ride regularly, four...

Ok, I have six bikes that I ride regularly, four are completely fendered, and the other two have partial fenders that provide excellent coverage but not total in heavy weather. One is OEM Aluminum,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: ...the more looking,...

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:thumb:


...the more looking, thinking & reading you do prior to touching anything the better will be the decisions you make...


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,616
Views: 1,008,015
Posted By Deal4Fuji

Those Vuelta Corsa wheels were too nice to not...

Those Vuelta Corsa wheels were too nice to not use somewhere so I had a replacement hub put on by my LBS and put the set on the '86 Bianchi that also had the original Araya rear wheel develop a crack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8,831
Views: 1,147,493
Posted By El Chaba

A NOS set of Mafac GT centerpulls with all of the...

A NOS set of Mafac GT centerpulls with all of the hardware and literature. “Somebody” could build an entire bike around these….....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 72,689
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Everyone goes out for tattoos. : bday:

Everyone goes out for tattoos.

: bday:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 731
Posted By Maelochs

I actually recognize the guy now, from another...

I actually recognize the guy now, from another post about bike choice for high-mass riders ......

Anyway, I hope the shoes fit, when you get them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 435
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'm thinking go multi-color on the housing, or at...

I'm thinking go multi-color on the housing, or at least orange, green and blue. :innocent:

That's a great looking frameset. :thumb:
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