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Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By genejockey

Tell me about it. I grew up in a small town in...

Tell me about it. I grew up in a small town in farm country.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By Koyote

I started my daughter on drop bars while she was...

I started my daughter on drop bars while she was still in utero. Due to the space constraints, we had to go with 650b wheels and a sloping top tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By smd4

Relish the build. There's nothing quite as...

Relish the build.

There's nothing quite as satisfying as building a bike up with top-end parts that all just seem to function flawlessly together.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 679
Posted By chaadster

No. If flat, just pinch the sidewalls together...

No. If flat, just pinch the sidewalls together to hold the tread up while inserting plug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By genejockey

There's an old joke about a retirement party for...

There's an old joke about a retirement party for a watchmaker. When asked to speak, he says, "Thank you, thank you! It's been a pleasure being a watchmaker for 30 years!"

Somebody says, "But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By abshipp

I'm rather jealous that you managed to find one...

I'm rather jealous that you managed to find one in such good shape.

I tried to find myself an 853 Lemond but it seems every single one had been ridden in to the ground. I guess it speaks to how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 389
Posted By genejockey

One problem with matching bar tape to colors on a...

One problem with matching bar tape to colors on a frame is getting the right match - except black and white, obviously. This one works, because the tape is pretty close to the "Peak Orange" of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By degan

I’ve done this so many times and it’s so easy...

I’ve done this so many times and it’s so easy that I didn’t think it was worth mentioning.





Ah, I see it now.


Athena eh? I guess that’s what I get when I regurgitate info without too...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 679
Posted By Koyote

Bacon strips work fine and are indeed...

Bacon strips work fine and are indeed cheaper...but you have to peel off the strip, thread it into the tool, then jam in the tool and try to extract it while leaving the bacon strip in the tire --...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By smd4

Seriously, that’s going to be a gorgeous bike...

Seriously, that’s going to be a gorgeous bike with one of my favorite versions of DA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By RB1-luvr

that Walmart bike amazes me.

that Walmart bike amazes me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,560
Posted By phughes

A car that was limited production, and not caring...

A car that was limited production, and not caring what others think. Sure beats stressing over a stem that doesn't match the manufacturer of the bike enough to ask others what they think. :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By Troul

which is why I added track to it lol

which is why I added track to it lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By squirtdad

I think the best point made is: If the kid is...

I think the best point made is: If the kid is asking then it is probably time. all other concerns can be dealt with

if you go way back in to history, when schwinn varsity were the bomb, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By PromptCritical

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for...

These days, I seem to spend more time looking for my tools than using them......
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By genejockey

Or build subdivisions in farm country and...

Or build subdivisions in farm country and complain about the smell of manure.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4,133
Views: 99,938
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Could be. The tape is at least a couple years old...

Could be. The tape is at least a couple years old though so you have to dig through the archives.

Looks like it was mid-February 2022 around Bakersfield.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By genejockey

Oh, a wise guy, eh? Why, I oughta........

Oh, a wise guy, eh? Why, I oughta........
Forum: Northeast
06-07-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 20
Posted By Stretch44

Farmington Canal Trail ride report

I rode from New Haven to Northhampton MA and back earlier this week. Haven’t seen a lot of posts on this route here so figured I would put this out there.

Was a very pleasant ride on the totally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By Iride01

When overtaken with the fear of not stopping soon...

When overtaken with the fear of not stopping soon enough before running out in front of a car or something else there'll be a quite a bit of extra strength found in those hands and fingers to stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By smd4

You installed the fork incorrectly.

You installed the fork incorrectly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By tiger1964

Seems like a wise approach, avoiding the "where...

Seems like a wise approach, avoiding the "where did I put the (brake pads)(chain)(cable cutter)?" :o
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By Troul

or people decide to build subdivisions around a...

or people decide to build subdivisions around a drag racing track thats been there for decades & want to force the drag racing track to close/move because "it's too loud!"
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By BTinNYC

This reminds me of the cliche that I'm living in...

This reminds me of the cliche that I'm living in a small European country on the east coast of the United States.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4,133
Views: 99,938
Posted By TMonk

In San Diego, the local racing and...

In San Diego, the local racing and racing-adjacent community has an annual "donut ride". I forget the specifics but the ride is "scored" based on how many donuts you consume at a shop on PCH, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,580
Posted By SteveCapps

FYI, my BP meds are: Amlodipine Besylate 5mg -...

FYI, my BP meds are:
Amlodipine Besylate 5mg - lowers BP (they make three strengths, 5 mg. is the weakest)
Irbesartan - 300 mg. lowers BP
Hydrocholorthiazide (HCTZ) - 12.5 mg - this is a diuretic,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 290
Posted By cyccommute

The tool is a Rohloff HG/IG Sprocket wear...

The tool is a Rohloff HG/IG Sprocket wear indicator...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By genejockey

If the cops put "like a couple gay cyclists" IN...

If the cops put "like a couple gay cyclists" IN THE INDICTMENT, it's not just about the political views of the person who witnessed it. It leads one to question the severity of their treatment -...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,133
Views: 99,938
Posted By t2p

I can do a 30 - 40 mile ride on (just) a donut...

I can do a 30 - 40 mile ride on (just) a donut and coffee

so using Jethro Bodine math extrapolation - I should be good for 300+ miles if I consume 12 donuts ?

who knew endurance riding could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,395
Posted By cooperryder

http://www.amazon.com/RUBY-Q-Multi-Function-Mechan...

http://www.amazon.com/RUBY-Q-Multi-Function-Mechanic-Breaker-Reusable/dp/B097SNNZQF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=VT70LTLXIEEW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sVuhTNx8Yub9M5rsdR2WKMSrc6U5Fr2G-BPeqTNLp6w_gZqDODRkmM0DA41KLbJvUV...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 679
Posted By Jrasero

Dynaplugs at least for road makes sense because...

Dynaplugs at least for road makes sense because you tend to have smaller punctures thus driving in a large bacon strip while economical also means you need to reem a larger hole to insert thus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By genejockey

Hole in the Head Part 2 - "We can rebuild him..."

The last parts are off the LeMond frame. I touched up a couple spots, and waxed the frame and fork. The wheelset - 7400/7403 hubs laced to Velocity A23 rims - are built up and ready. I've trued...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 923
Posted By cyccommute

“Everyone I know has a big but. C’mon, Simone,...

“Everyone I know has a big but. C’mon, Simone, let’s talk about your big but.” -Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 160
Posted By cyccommute

Reread hybridbkrdr original post. hybridbkrdr is...

Reread hybridbkrdr original post. hybridbkrdr is talking about low end bikes. Many low end bikes still come equipped with triples and with freewheels. In fact several low end bikes have gone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By Iride01

I'd think the proper age to transition to a drop...

I'd think the proper age to transition to a drop bar will be when the person that will be riding the bike wants one. It's sort of just a improved flat bar with more hand positions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 389
Posted By Bianchi84

Your bike looks great! You have a few colors to...

Your bike looks great! You have a few colors to work with there. Maybe blue or orange cables at some point? For me, I like white cloth Velox. I don't care if it doesn't match my black saddle; it used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By tomato coupe

After x number of threads like this, you should...

After x number of threads like this, you should realize that the OP will reject any and all obvious solutions ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4,133
Views: 99,938
Posted By Trsnrtr

I'm on a pretty strict diet because I gain fast,...

I'm on a pretty strict diet because I gain fast, like really fast. This morning, I splurged at a local restaurant on a chorizo skillet and a side of biscuits and gravy. I can't remember the last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,291
Posted By rsbob

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated...

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated gravel riders. I follow many on Strava, and they do amazing rides - think 60 to 80 miles - on old logging roads and mild single track. Gravel races are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By mstateglfr

They were both 12 when they had enough hand...

They were both 12 when they had enough hand strength and size to move the left shifter. Before then, they could ride the bike with drops, but they didnt shift the front derailleur and also werent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By tomato coupe

Studies have shown that the two major influences...

Studies have shown that the two major influences on long term brain development are smoking marijuana and riding with drop bars at a young age. She should not use drop bars until she is in her early...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 185
Posted By Polaris OBark

22, 24, 21 You can make her some aero...

22, 24, 21


You can make her some aero bars with copper tubing. Forum member LarrySellerz has detailed instructions.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,510
Posted By tomato coupe

The consensus seems to be that people should get...

The consensus seems to be that people should get a pass when they break a local ordinance if the event was witnessed by and reported by someone with unacceptable political views.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 183
Posted By smd4

It's like you were next to me in 1989... Not...

It's like you were next to me in 1989...

Not that I ever explained it to them, but callers didn't seem to understand that the customers actually IN THE SHOP were really more deserving of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 180
Posted By Mr. 66

Course! Gosh I think that one has a few usable...

Course! Gosh I think that one has a few usable parts, if one wants to spend an extended amount of time to clean and polish. The frame itself is probably ok structural. Maybe the headset is ok but all...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,688
Posted By 2old

That bike appears pristine. If you want to...

That bike appears pristine. If you want to restore the fork (which wasn't great, but adequate when new), there's a company in the midwest that sells new elastomer kits for it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 160
Posted By mstateglfr

Well its been coming to an end for years now, so...

Well its been coming to an end for years now, so your prediction really isnt much of a risk.
Your prediction is like predicting a kid enjoys sugar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 389
Posted By SJX426

Sounds like a done deal. White would look really...

Sounds like a done deal. White would look really good and if you used the Fizik 2mm it would be easy to clean.
fizik Tempo Microtex Classic Handlebar Tape (White) (2mm Thick) - Performance Bicycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4,133
Views: 99,938
Posted By Velo Vol

RMOT ...

RMOT

https://x.com/AlexThomp/status/1757432654121644036
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By Jughed

I've been a fan of this kid's videos for years...

I've been a fan of this kid's videos for years now...

Great breakdown of what it takes to compete in a race like this:

The Best Performance of My Career So Far at Unbound 200 Gravel 2024. Race...
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