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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 64,438
Posted By jemaleddin

1970’s Graphtek Carbon Listing: Graftek...

1970’s Graphtek Carbon

Listing:

Graftek is a legend in bike history. The actual first carbon fiber bike available to the public. The process was different than today’s carbon bikes, carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4,510
Views: 113,285
Posted By datlas

Tell me something good?

Tell me something good?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 54,211
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Other than the Valve caps, cable guide and track...

Other than the Valve caps, cable guide and track cog that appears to all be “Crap” I added to the box, enjoy Sir. I’d love to know when you get around to using that XTR rear mech.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 534
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, chain suck often happens faster...

In my experience, chain suck often happens faster than you can react to it. I'm a "not young" rider.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 63
Posted By Arrowana

I've paid that much in the past for just a...

I've paid that much in the past for just a Schwinn/Columbus Tenax frameset, and it turned into the best road bike I ever had. If it fits and you dig the color, go for it. Tires and tubes (and to a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,073
Posted By Robvolz

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 23,742
Posted By mhespenheide

Eh, I've got about ten boxes of parts. It's the...

Eh, I've got about ten boxes of parts. It's the limitation on room to hang bikes or frames that's my limitation right now.

:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By chaadster

Maybe I didn’t understand 79pmooney , but you’ve...

Maybe I didn’t understand 79pmooney , but you’ve not clarified it! How can you lace a drive-side rear hub with all spoke heads in (or out)? But furthermore, why would you undertake such an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 366
Posted By shelbyfv

Tubeless under those circumstances seems a...

Tubeless under those circumstances seems a no-brainer. Guess there wouldn't be enough drama and hand holding. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4,510
Views: 113,285
Posted By terrymorse

I had a fun interaction yesterday. I was...

I had a fun interaction yesterday.

I was cruising north along Foothill Expressway on an endurance ride, when I rode up behind a rider at one of the stop lights.

It was a teen boy, maybe 13 or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 395
Posted By Random11

Thanks for the tip, RH Clark. I'll try adjusting...

Thanks for the tip, RH Clark. I'll try adjusting the cable tension first. As far as I know, the limit screws have not been adjusted since I got the bike. (But, the bike did just come from the shop,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 117
Posted By gaucho777

Looking for a 68. The bike is a Motobecane Grand...

Looking for a 68. The bike is a Motobecane Grand Jubilee, fwiw. I’m going to head over to the co-op later this afternoon and dig through their bins as well. Cheers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 366
Posted By NumbersGuy

I thought you went with slow, heavy Marathon Plus...

I thought you went with slow, heavy Marathon Plus tires so you never have to deal with a flat on your commute???? And now you are once again over analyzing something else, asking for opinions which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Thanks to the rowing connection, I have 3...

Thanks to the rowing connection, I have 3 Calfees:
2003 Dragonfly Pro. This one was actually shown at NAHBS...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17,892
Views: 1,546,609
Posted By TMonk

Training, I think I might take it easy next week....

Training, I think I might take it easy next week. Hard to justify when I'm on ~70-75 CTL with an infant at home, but I might need it. Going to ride hard tomorrow (Zwift), race Saturday, and I might...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 2,828
Posted By Koyote

I think your logic and decision make sense. ...

I think your logic and decision make sense.

Obviously, more miles = more potential for punctures. (I really can't believe anyone would debate that.) Since tubeless does require a time investment...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17,892
Views: 1,546,609
Posted By TMonk

My club's criterium is this weekend, Barrio Logan...

My club's criterium is this weekend, Barrio Logan GP. Figure 8 course with a pretty good hill up one of the long sides of the course. I've initiated and rolled breaks here a couple times in the past,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17,892
Views: 1,546,609
Posted By TMonk

Happy to read about the progress Hermes.

Happy to read about the progress Hermes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 593
Posted By Eric F

Meanwhile, Campagnolo brakes... "Campagnolo...

Meanwhile, Campagnolo brakes...

"Campagnolo is for winners. If you are stopping, you are not winning. Campagnolo brakes are for speed adjustment." - Tullio Campagnolo (probably)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 2,828
Posted By Koyote

By your 'logic' I should get just as many flats...

By your 'logic' I should get just as many flats whether I ride five miles or five hundred miles each week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 272
Posted By dddd

The Sunrace 13-30t seems to have been unavailable...

The Sunrace 13-30t seems to have been unavailable for some years now.

I would first try restoring the teeth on the affected cogs, I do this all the time and it's quick, easy and largely successful...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 2,828
Posted By tomato coupe

There's nothing at all misleading about that...

There's nothing at all misleading about that statement -- it was discussed in subsequent posts that the problem arises from the high pressure and the decreased efficacy of sealants under high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21,915
Views: 3,229,286
Posted By Small cog

My updated 1997 Raleigh Royal on tour in France...

My updated 1997 Raleigh Royal on tour in France last week, they have great cycling infrastructure and the car drivers treat you with respect usually leaving at least 2 metres or 6' in old money, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 82
Posted By badger1

Someone got there first, over in A&S (where this...

Someone got there first, over in A&S (where this will probably end up, or in P&R).
https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/1296016-bike-theft-goes-international.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 82
Posted By phughes

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4,510
Views: 113,285
Posted By TMonk

My club's criterium is this weekend, Barrio Logan...

My club's criterium is this weekend, Barrio Logan GP. Figure 8 course with a pretty good hill up one of the long sides of the course. I've initiated and rolled breaks here a couple times in the past,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 534
Posted By shelbyfv

:foo: I don't think even the OP is claiming bad...

:foo: I don't think even the OP is claiming bad customer service. He was disappointed but seemed to understand that user error was involved. The notion that the bike industry as a whole (or even...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4,510
Views: 113,285
Posted By big john

Supposed to be in the 90s around here this...

Supposed to be in the 90s around here this weekend, even higher where some of the club rides are going. The problem with that is it's been so cool none of us are acclimated to heat.
So I'm not sure...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By tcs

Some of the collection rotates. When I was there...

Some of the collection rotates. When I was there they had a VW Beetle and an early Toyota Corolla on the floor.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 593
Posted By PeteHski

True, but some people are just not very...

True, but some people are just not very technically minded, regardless of their riding experience and vice-versa.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,212
Posted By john m flores

That may have affected the OP's decision-making,...

That may have affected the OP's decision-making, but whether it's a bicycle, tandem, or unicycle, it has no bearing on who has the right of way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 534
Posted By Bald Paul

Speaking as someone from the automotive industry,...

Speaking as someone from the automotive industry, I can tell you that "Factory Warranty" is a guarantee against a manufacturing defect, and damage caused by anything else is not covered. You would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,012
Posted By chaadster

Ah, thanks, I see they moved out of France in...

Ah, thanks, I see they moved out of France in '19...more to my point, I suppose!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By chaadster

I don't see the point in combining two unrelated...

I don't see the point in combining two unrelated issues into one; proper adjustment of the derailleur will prevent spoke contact irrespective of lacing pattern, and the lacing pattern should be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 439,676
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I didn't say - I've only got 2 sets of...

Yep, I didn't say - I've only got 2 sets of tubular rims and they're both in use, so no spare rims to leave them on.

I thought about swishing something in the tubes.
Bur I've tried mixing Orange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 362
Posted By juvela

----- yes, a 1958 date would explain the...

-----

yes, a 1958 date would explain the presence of the Gran Sport front mech, as opposed to the Record model


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 395
Posted By Random11

Thanks for all the advice, TheBlackPumpkin. This...

Thanks for all the advice, TheBlackPumpkin. This nugget of wisdom really caught my attention.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 723
Posted By good4u

6/3 20.7 miles 6/4 24.5 6/6 34.7 6/8 20.4 ...

6/3 20.7 miles
6/4 24.5
6/6 34.7
6/8 20.4
6/10 21.6
6/11 41.1
6/12 21.7
6/13 14.3

MTD:199
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4,510
Views: 113,285
Posted By seedsbelize2

Looks like fun. My ride was 100% fun too. The...

Looks like fun.
My ride was 100% fun too. The fenders performed admirably, though the rear needs some fiddling to keep it from rotating. I flew through the lightly flooded tunnel, on the way home,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4,510
Views: 113,285
Posted By t2p

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr; ...

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr;
23266058[/url]]Never seen BMX?

QUOTE=seedsbelize2;23266129]Never[/QUOTE]
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 70
Posted By SpeedofLite

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 362
Posted By Campagnerdo

What a great find! I think it pretty solidly...

What a great find! I think it pretty solidly dates to '58-'59. I would wager the hub locknuts will show 58. A "C" vs. "D" letter in front of the serial number (inside top of drive side seat stay)...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17,892
Views: 1,546,609
Posted By Hermes

Tuesday was one of my better training and diet...

Tuesday was one of my better training and diet management days. Of course, the last time I posted about nutrition we lost a member. So it goes.

We met with our nutritionist and performed,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9,142
Views: 3,201,927
Posted By 3speedslow

Next day roll around pic. Still need a longer...

Next day roll around pic. Still need a longer front DR cable but the bike feels good.

Replaced the handle bar, stem, shifters, grips and saddle. Added bottle cage and switched out the front wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,877
Posted By tomato coupe

With all due respect, making silly predictions is...

With all due respect, making silly predictions is not thinking outside the box.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,718
Posted By TenGrainBread

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30s bikes were surprisingly well represented at the show. There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,718
Posted By TenGrainBread

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Gary D's award winning, meticulously restored '67 Routens....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By chaadster

Who knows what? And what did you hear from...

Who knows what? And what did you hear from others that relates to this OP? Are you questioning that it's a compeletly different type of failure?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 2,828
Posted By Koyote

Some posters seem to be desperately searching for...

Some posters seem to be desperately searching for reasons to avoid tubeless, even though no one is trying to convince them to try it.
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