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Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 75,549
Posted By abshipp

Oh dang that was sub 7h moving time. I felt...

Oh dang that was sub 7h moving time. I felt really slow but that was by far the fastest 100 I've ever done, and the hilliest by about 3k.

:bday:

Of course, those other long rides I did were...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By shelbyfv

BF history shows you can't reason with...

BF history shows you can't reason with Aquaplaners, waste of time. If they were truly interested in learning they could Google in the time it takes to make a post. Edit- here is a link to the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

Well those are all far more likely than...

Well those are all far more likely than aquaplaning on my road bike. But keep on going. Someone might believe you. As pointed out by others, this is not the first and unlikely to be the last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By phughes

Uhm... No.

Uhm... No.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

It’s what you know about 30 mm wide road bike...

It’s what you know about 30 mm wide road bike tyres that matters. If you think aquaplaning is a design factor with this type of tyre then it would appear that your experience is not applicable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By thinktubes

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kCuByGomL._A...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kCuByGomL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 236,238
Posted By Deal4Fuji

I spotted another steel frame Franklin branded...

I spotted another steel frame Franklin branded bike on a group ride yesterday and in asking the owner MaryAnn about it, came to find out it's from a local builder near Columbus OH. Snapped a few pics...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature...

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature compound. I’m currently using the 5000S (no aquaplaning experienced 😂. ) and I find the grip excellent in wet or dry, but I expect the AS will offer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7,968
Views: 974,932
Posted By Bianchigirll

bikamper that looks like a cool motorcicle Mr. 66...

bikamper that looks like a cool motorcicle Mr. 66 Beautiful LImited! I love that Metallic Celeste which was only used on two models.

It’s a chilly start to day here on the edge of the prairie and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 63
Posted By Pearson100

You can buy another seatstay mount from cygolite:...

You can buy another seatstay mount from cygolite: https://cygolite.square.site/shop/hotshot/21
Also, to deal with the narrow seatstay, I got some rubber shims to tighten up the gap. I have seatstays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By non-fixie

Yeah, but the alternative was "Wood" ...

Yeah, but the alternative was "Wood" ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

Back on topic, another tyre for the OP to...

Back on topic, another tyre for the OP to consider is the new Conti GP5000AS TR, which is their latest All Season race tyre. By many accounts they are very grippy in all conditions and still pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By bulgie

Shimano "Pecker" is a real derailer name

Just sayin'. Seen in the wild yesterday, on a funky '60s vintage folding bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, this comes around regularly. tl;dr you...

Yep, this comes around regularly. tl;dr you can't hydroplane on a bike at any rational speed but you can slip on painted lines, RR tracks, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 75,549
Posted By DougRNS

Tuesday is moving day. Yesterday the wife and I...

Tuesday is moving day. Yesterday the wife and I took 3 trips each to the new house with our SUV's loaded with totes full of junk. We will repeat the same today and tomorrow. With an almost 1 hour...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,370
Posted By Ron Damon

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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A real shame...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By Trakhak

There was a mammoth thread a few years ago on the...

There was a mammoth thread a few years ago on the topic of whether bicycles can hydroplane. It got heated. Then as now, the problem was that a few people kept arguing that yes, bicycles hydroplane,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 574
Posted By verktyg

Nervex Pro Lugs & BB Shell

The numbers stamped into the Nervex Professional BB shell are seat and down tube angles plus tubing diameter dimensions. The threads are probably French Metric or Swiss Metric with left hand fixed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By verktyg

Cleaning Up Spokes

I suggest steel wool to clean up the spokes. They are most likely Zinc plated. Use a dust mask and work outside because breathing Zinc dust can cause a short-term medical condition called metal fume...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

The OP is talking about 30 mm wide road racing...

The OP is talking about 30 mm wide road racing bicycle tyres, which are all slicks and are not susceptible to aquaplaning.

Modern bike tyre engineers are also not stupid and realise that adding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,726
Posted By BMC_Kid

Best of luck! ...

Best of luck!

https://youtu.be/jLo7tHDHgOc?si=TvmxNNX2AbTBav5n
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,370
Posted By tds101

Question: why is the Litepro adapter no good? I'd...

Question: why is the Litepro adapter no good? I'd say it's a good deal, unless there's a quality issue. I've yet to be disappointed with any Litepro purchases.

​​​​​​...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 01:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 983
Posted By Mother_of_birds

For anyone who's interested, here's an update on...

For anyone who's interested, here's an update on the bike. I bought it. Cleaned it up, put on a new chain, tuned the gears, also had to replace the dropper cable because it was all kinked and not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 289
Posted By Camilo

For what you're looking for, IMO, the Salsa...

For what you're looking for, IMO, the Salsa Journeyer 700c, even the Journeyer 650B's frame, is similar to the Poseidon X Ambition and both better for that stuff than the Redwood. Most of what I say...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,049
Posted By Ron Damon

Or we, you could just go with standard practice...

Or we, you could just go with standard practice and ample user testimony. We are not lying or trying to deceive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,004
Posted By cpach

For perspective, I'm a career mechanic. I get...

For perspective, I'm a career mechanic. I get tipped somewhat infrequently. I don't consider it a normal expectation in my region, but it's nice sometimes. I prefer this to jobs where it's either a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,744
Posted By M.Roshi

From SF,CA. Depends on the steepness of the hill,...

From SF,CA. Depends on the steepness of the hill, as I'm getting stronger I try to stay seated and not using the lowest gear as possible, using 2 or 3 to lowest to train my legs, there are some very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 444
Posted By 79pmooney

I'm the opposite. My biggest fear on fix gears...

I'm the opposite. My biggest fear on fix gears is a foot coming off the pedal on a fast downhill and striking the back of my foot or ankle. Probably an injury I'd pay for the rest of my life. So I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,726
Posted By billytwosheds

Margins aren't great right now, would not want to...

Margins aren't great right now, would not want to be a flipper.

Isn't this kind of thing cyclical? If you already see your time collecting and wrenching on vintage bikes coming to an end, then...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-25-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 55
Posted By unterhausen

I use .035" My racks are made with mitered...

I use .035"
My racks are made with mitered joints, so there may be some difference when you squish the tubing.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 704
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

For electricity cost, assuming worst case...

For electricity cost, assuming worst case scenario: 1KWH battery charging with a 50% efficient charger in the highest priced state (Hawaii at .30 per KWH) it's cost the hotel a whopping $1.20 for 2...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 361
Posted By RCMoeur

Regarding hit-from-behind by fellow bicyclist...

Regarding hit-from-behind by fellow bicyclist crashes: I've had two, both while I was leading club rides.

One was as we were crossing a busy arterial street and had to hold the group in the median...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,408
Posted By jaxgtr

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I...

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I hear my wife screaming at the dog in the back yard. I go see what is going on, and I see the dog has destroyed a squirrel based on what was left of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7,968
Views: 974,932
Posted By RCMoeur

Spent much of the day on work for a client...

Spent much of the day on work for a client preparing for an upcoming meeting, so it's nice to unwind by getting the fixie ready for tomorrow's club ride. Plus peeling sun-wrecked covers off some old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,402
Views: 871,273
Posted By rsbob

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride. ...

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,295
Posted By Need41speed

LitePro & KustomCaps additions

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_2501_496349a88a3494cd12a2e675eadd604e8b0295eb.jpeg
Double leg kickstand & chainring bolts by LitePro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 795
Views: 43,920
Posted By bargainguy

56cm Trek 5200 carbon, $200, DeForest (Madison) WI FBM

Bullmoose bars and thumbies. Haven't seen that combo on a carbon road bike lately.

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1042332490844024
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-25-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By retswerb

That's a great looking garage door!

That's a great looking garage door!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 444
Posted By squirtdad

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs...

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs better than BSOs :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 428
Posted By Steve B.

The speed sensor overrides the GPS data for speed...

The speed sensor overrides the GPS data for speed and distance. Location is generated by the GPS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By noglider

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the...

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the Crane was their top derailleur.
Forum: Touring
05-25-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 289
Posted By Doug64

A dentist's crown caliper works great! Look for...

A dentist's crown caliper works great! Look for at least 1 mm of rim wall thickness
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53746012748_b6198b3b25_c.jpg

Also a micrometer helps measuring the sidewall...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 348
Posted By PeteHski

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm...

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm wide) simply don’t have any tread pattern worth mentioning and don’t aquaplane. It’s all about the compound.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 75,549
Posted By indyfabz

It’s raining in camp. I’m bushed. I was the...

It’s raining in camp. I’m bushed. I was the only on in the fastest group carrying their gear. My computer battery died before the start, so I can’t say for sure how fast we were going, but it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 428
Posted By PeteHski

I think the OP was just interested in using a...

I think the OP was just interested in using a Varia with their chosen GPS device.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,408
Posted By rsbob

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day. ...

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1532_54fd3dc5e7d844482fe057c5e4565a19ea3a3abc.jpeg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 119
Posted By abdon

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the...

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the dude. I figure he would first-come-first-served me but he agreed on the spot... I guess I'm taking a drive tomorrow.

I'm guessing I'll catch and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By genejockey

If it's a '79, the bits are older than the bike!

If it's a '79, the bits are older than the bike!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By grumpus

Extra layers of rim tape?

Extra layers of rim tape?
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