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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 415
Posted By Camilo

A large torque wrench for car wheels will not be...

A large torque wrench for car wheels will not be adequate for the small torques such as seat posts and stems. The car's wheels are probably torqued to something like 80 or 90 FOOT POUNDS. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 30,292
Posted By machinist42

Better Than Nothing?

(Think they are 27" (630) clinchers actually?)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 166
Posted By Mr. 66

All right you guys, pair up in threes…

All right you guys, pair up in threes…
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I do squats while holding a couple 10lb dumbbells...

I do squats while holding a couple 10lb dumbbells these days as that's all the weights I've got.

I'm really missing doing dips as I haven't seen any parallel bars around here yet. Maybe I'll get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 415
Posted By Eric F

It's not. It's just learning about the proper...

It's not. It's just learning about the proper way to assemble materials that you don't have experience with yet. It's really not a big deal. Doing things correctly now minimizes the chances of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,047
Posted By Steve B.

Thanks Chaadster, good images. I've been cycling...

Thanks Chaadster, good images. I've been cycling since late 80's but can say I have paid zero attention to how the interior of the assorted rims I've used have bene constructed, they have always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,290
Posted By icemilkcoffee

While I in no way, shape, or form want to...

While I in no way, shape, or form want to discourage you or anyone else from buying that beautiful Centurion Pro Tour, it should be noted that this bike comes with aero mount shift levers. Also known...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By MoAlpha

It really is all about the butt, isn't it? I...

It really is all about the butt, isn't it?

I don't think my form is wonderful, which is why I'm pretty conservative. I use bumper plates and a rack, but I don't need to drop them and haven't had...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By seedsbelize2

Weightlifting and I don’t see eye to eye. Been...

Weightlifting and I don’t see eye to eye. Been doing farm type stuff my whole life and figured that’s enough. I continue to carry five gallon buckets of water daily. As well as stones and the like
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 415
Posted By squirtdad

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do...

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do it.

yes is does matter... grease won't hold and will need lots of cleaning for when you get the correct stuff

and then if it won't hold you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 117
Posted By Koyote

I'm usually riding a $9,000 bicycle. I don't even...

I'm usually riding a $9,000 bicycle. I don't even pay attention to the registration fees.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 117
Posted By nomadmax

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell...

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell you this, nobody is making bank off them. Or at least none that I know of.

The following things are expensive:
Event insurance
Cops for traffic...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By LAJ

As my mileage has gone up due to the riding type...

As my mileage has gone up due to the riding type I'm doing, I just think the maintenance lifting will just be added TSS without the benefit. I need all I have for the weekend foray's, because at some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,047
Posted By chaadster

It seems pretty likely-- perhaps obvious-- that...

It seems pretty likely-- perhaps obvious-- that such a situation, to the extent that it exists, probably has nothing to do with the tire, but rather with the sealant.

When road tubeless first came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 140
Posted By Chombi1

Uhmmm...most of the Kronos levers I encountered...

Uhmmm...most of the Kronos levers I encountered through the years have a bad cracking problem.
because of that, I decided I don't really need to find a set for any of my builds....
Plus, I decided,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,472
Posted By tomato coupe

The deer urine is for hunting??? Oh crap. I guess...

The deer urine is for hunting??? Oh crap. I guess that's why I've been dropping everyone so easily lately.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,504
Posted By Classtime

Gravel is silly. Don’t you be silly too. Unbound...

Gravel is silly. Don’t you be silly too. Unbound is 92% groomed gravel track. I can’t find action shots of me but there is this:
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-11-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 60
Posted By tntyz

I hit one of the "hidden" buttons to wake up my...

I hit one of the "hidden" buttons to wake up my Di2 without actually shifting. This gives my Garmin the heads up that Di2 is active. Note that my hidden buttons control the screen on my 530.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-11-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 106
Posted By Cynikal

I have some practice lugs that I received from...

I have some practice lugs that I received from another framebuilder. I know I won't use all of them and I feel pretty good about my lug brazing at this point. PM me, I'd be happy to send some your...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 310
Posted By rsbob

Oh so true. Just yesterday, had a guy I have...

Oh so true. Just yesterday, had a guy I have never seen before jump on my wheel for a couple of miles of rolling hills. On one I decided to see if I could drop him and cranked it up to 400+ watts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 32,623
Posted By botty kayer

I've been all over London with work this week and...

I've been all over London with work this week and came across some new finds....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By MoAlpha

Squats and deadlifts with low reps and the...

Squats and deadlifts with low reps and the heaviest loads I can manage safely (110-125% BW at the moment), plus plenty of abs and a little arm work. I need continuous work to correct a lack of core...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 73
Posted By steelbikeguy

I hadn't realized that Mark DiNucci was working...

I hadn't realized that Mark DiNucci was working as a product designer on the Specialized Allez Comp back then. That seems like it might be a nice complement to working as a frame builder. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,504
Posted By SirMike1983

If a bike like this helps people get outdoors,...

If a bike like this helps people get outdoors, onto bikes, and away from phones/screens, then great. As vintage bike enthusiasts, sometimes we get too picky. An affordable bike that helps people get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 415
Posted By 2old

Thanks for the correction; of course, that's what...

Thanks for the correction; of course, that's what I meant, and was remiss. I have a 100% Ritchey and didn't think about the ones with metal steerers .
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 27,267
Views: 3,239,351
Posted By essiemyra

Well this is my first time since 6/5/24. I am now...

Well this is my first time since 6/5/24. I am now riding in Michigan and because I didn’t bring warm clothes I got a late start this morning. I left the house at 8:00 and the temperature was 52f...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 310
Posted By cyclezen

I do quite a bit of 'social' riding these days,...

I do quite a bit of 'social' riding these days, prolly 3 - 4 rides a month (maybe less at times), and I do hang no further than mid-group, and often in the rear, with anyone who seems to be working...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 863
Posted By davester

That's easy...my brother's Schwinn Lemon Peeler....

That's easy...my brother's Schwinn Lemon Peeler. It was based on the Stingray, but the functionally useless chopper suspension fork, tiny front wheel and shocks on the banana seat were so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By LAJ

This. No weights during this time of year for...

This. No weights during this time of year for me, but off-peak, they get hit hard.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By TMonk

In laws finally left last night. We went to bed...

In laws finally left last night. We went to bed early, got enough sleep and Lily slept through the night too - man I feel better already. Weight is up a couple of pounds, time to eat clean, lay low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 41
Posted By Tomm Willians

Diabetes and cycling the next chapter

I know this has been discussed in various ways but (for me) this is a new twist that I thought would be worth sharing for those of us that struggle with this BS
After using Metformin for over 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3,265
Views: 438,935
Posted By Dean51

Sewed up my first tubular repair yesterday....

Sewed up my first tubular repair yesterday. Needle and thread from an ancient Jantex kit. 'Was a rite of passage for me!

Dean

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By Mojo31

Just the wife. Staying at a resort, and sailing...

Just the wife. Staying at a resort, and sailing intermittently.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By big john

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what...

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what happens. Been massaging the IT band a bit. I've had issues with it but never anything like this. Time to get ready.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By t2p

like the days when we would pour marvel mystery...

like the days when we would pour marvel mystery oil or atf (or whatever) down the carb and race the engine - giant smokescreen !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,118
Posted By evwxxx

A pic! Well, better than none? ...

A pic! Well, better than none?
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4,390
Views: 109,969
Posted By seedsbelize2

Just in from the mtb ride.Today I learned that...

Just in from the mtb ride.Today I learned that out there on the trails there is nowhere to stop for sustenance. I turned around when I suddenly realized I was quite hungry, with a little over an hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 140
Posted By Polaris OBark

A man is only truly happy twice in a lifetime: ...

A man is only truly happy twice in a lifetime: (1) when he meets his first true love, and (2) when he tosses his Modolo brakes into the trash can.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,255
Posted By Sierra_rider

Besides being a training tool, I too use the...

Besides being a training tool, I too use the power meter to pace off of. Unless I have some overarching training plan for that particular day, I use the power meter to hold a power number that's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 415
Posted By force10

A torque wrench like those will not be very...

A torque wrench like those will not be very accurate so far from the middle of its range of adjustment. Better off getting a preset torque driver at 5 or 6 nm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 117
Posted By tomato coupe

I think that's a question for the organizers.

I think that's a question for the organizers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 317
Posted By Hondo6

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue...

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue Likes-a-Lot? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By Kapusta

Yes, they are taller and you are technically...

Yes, they are taller and you are technically increasing the gearing ratio... but by very little.

More likely the issue is the tires are heavier and / or slower rolling. Just because they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 102
Posted By big john

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,504
Posted By slow rollin

BITD I used to do xc mtb races and they...

BITD I used to do xc mtb races and they looked...... somewhat similar to some of these pictures. We even ran similar sized tires, and many of the best did lots of roadwork. No way am I doing some of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 415
Posted By Outrider1

Or you could get the proper tool for the job.

Or you could get the proper tool for the job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9,140
Views: 3,199,516
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to...

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to really know your stuff when it comes to these early MTBs. I have my own built-in biases, of course, but I find the late eighties and early 90s MTBs the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 73
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1994) Road Bike Buyers' Guide

Bicycling magazine's 1994 Buyers' Guide was published over three issues -- March (mountain bikes), April (road, hybrid, tandem, track, recumbent), and May (custom frames). This post contains brief...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3,630
Views: 1,020,078
Posted By tobey

Very Old and New Bike

72 years young here. A couple of years ago turned my 1973 Carraro bike that I bought when I graduated from college into a "flower" bike. And no the handle bars weren't like that when I rode it....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,078
Posted By Koyote

Good info. I believe there was recently another...

Good info. I believe there was recently another thread, perhaps from the same OP (edited to add: found it here...
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