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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3,405
Views: 79,931
Posted By DougRNS

We're in! First night at the new place. 30...

We're in! First night at the new place. 30 minute commute turns into 10. Changing my wake up time by 20 minutes

Time, you only get so much so use it wisely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,028
Posted By H2Rick

Nice work, Dan !!! For everyone's info, CCM...

Nice work, Dan !!!
For everyone's info, CCM originally stood for Canada Cycle & Motor, founded in 1899.
Yes, they made bicycles from the get-go but also got involved in the automobile biz in 1903...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By balindamood

I rode all over Tokyo in the mid-1980's on my...

I rode all over Tokyo in the mid-1980's on my father's yellow Raleigh Sprite. It is still in the top of the barn, waiting for me to find a replacement rear (yellow) fender.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 152
Posted By bruce19

I have no problem with closing the former.

I have no problem with closing the former.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4
Posted By 1simplexnut

FS - ATAX 25mm quill seatpost !

I have a couple of 25mm atax quill seat posts that I would like to move on to a new home.
Perhaps someone out there has a need ?

These were new old stock 25.8mm originally and have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 76
Posted By sweeks

"Lets eat kids" "Let's eat, kids" Punctuation...

"Lets eat kids"
"Let's eat, kids"
Punctuation saves lives! :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: wonder if it could be...

-----

:thumb:

wonder if it could be something they had in the barn for use on one of the muscle bike, or other juvenile, models and when they ran short of the bare metal ones they just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,287
Posted By good4u

5/1 20.3 miles 5/2 21.5 5/6 22.5 5/8 25.7 ...

5/1 20.3 miles
5/2 21.5
5/6 22.5
5/8 25.7
5/10 25.4
5/12 20.6
5/13 21.9
5/14 21.5
5/24 14.8
5/25 25.8
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,405
Views: 79,931
Posted By big john

Today my friend, who used to be fast on doubles,...

Today my friend, who used to be fast on doubles, told me about meeting Bill Walton at the Death Valley double around 2005. Bill had done the century route and my friend had come in first on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It should be the other way around. The daily...

It should be the other way around. The daily commute should be done on the tubeless tires. I don't know how often you go to 'the cottage'. If it's a seasonal thing then you don't want tubeless. YOu...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By shelbyfv

If you need 38s for pavement, 35s for other...

If you need 38s for pavement, 35s for other wouldn't make much sense.:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,189
Posted By bboy314

Those are also highly subjective qualities, so I...

Those are also highly subjective qualities, so I don’t think it’s surprising that most folks of the younger generations don’t necessarily agree.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5,412
Views: 872,810
Posted By big john

San Francisquito to Dry Gulch to Lake Hughes road...

San Francisquito to Dry Gulch to Lake Hughes road (where the pic was taken) to Liz Lake road to San Fran to Spunky and down Bouquet. Sun came out around Lake Hughes, which is full, as is Lake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 476
Posted By cb400bill

More pics. Picture by Robert 1 | 34235474 |...

More pics. Picture by Robert 1 | 34235474 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34235474)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By bboy314

Based on the photos, this bike needs a chain,...

Based on the photos, this bike needs a chain, chainrings, UG cassette (so new wheel and FW/cassette, as far as most shops are concerned). So the estimate given is not at all unreasonable. It’s easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By jdawginsc

Depending on where the OP lives, Wheels are...

Depending on where the OP lives, Wheels are sometimes priced really low in this market and a co-op might have something with a decently in shape HG free hub.

They likely would also have cheap new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By ARider2

The chainrings and cogs look totally worn out and...

The chainrings and cogs look totally worn out and surely the cause of the skipping. The 250 Euro estimate seems reasonable to replace the chain, cassette and crankset at a local bike shop given the...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-28-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By Robvolz

We are simply more fun that you!! Kidding....

We are simply more fun that you!!

Kidding. People have put together wonderful programs. Fan of riding around listening to the Talking Heads, there is a ride for that.

Tour de Franzia….yup
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By cudak888

I've been thinking about it ever since I saw it,...

I've been thinking about it ever since I saw it, and only had time to check it right now.

The '70 catalog - the only one that shows the ladies' model - demonstrates the shifter cable dipping down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,576
Posted By rsbob

Good advice. I topped up and over the...

Good advice. I topped up and over the recommended on my other tires. Time to order another bottle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By genejockey

Okay, so I went to the OP's Imgur link...

Okay, so I went to the OP's Imgur link (https://imgur.com/a/skipping-gears-szQaRpj), And based on this picture, the chain and the big ring at least are shot. The chain is not nestling down into the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 348
Posted By merlinextraligh

Arguably, having the data, and using it well is...

Arguably, having the data, and using it well is more important as we age. As you get older, it’s harder to recover, and easier to get sick and injured. So if you’re going to train, being smart in how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,475
Posted By pepperbelly

Neigh!

Neigh!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,576
Posted By rsbob

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K...

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K and replaced 4iiii power meter battery/recalibrate/synch with Garmin.

It was a real PITA cleaning all the stuck sealant from the rim. Took about an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By FBinNY

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as...

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as low as possible.

Steerers are all butted, or otherwise reinforced, at their base. So the ID tapers starting 2-3" from the bottom.

If the prior...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,189
Posted By genejockey

Pish and tosh. It's part of the whole. Maybe...

Pish and tosh. It's part of the whole. Maybe there are some who only like to collect old bikes and not ride them, but most of us acquire them and keep them to ride them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,189
Posted By genejockey

First, I remember looking at my 2020 Canyon with...

First, I remember looking at my 2020 Canyon with its carbon fiber frame and disc brakes, and the whole groupset and wheels all in black, and thinking it looked more purposeful than my other bikes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 43,186
Posted By Hproduguidon

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1449/20240520_162410_2072dd507fe90ab26580127bae23ada20d2f084b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 43,186
Posted By Hproduguidon

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240525_101725_b720475ff3dae77a00bcf77b0371b7219abd1639.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 348
Posted By MoAlpha

Moreover, the age is irrelevant.

Moreover, the age is irrelevant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,576
Posted By jadmt

finally a ride long enough not to be...

finally a ride long enough not to be embarrassed....well maybe a just a little embarrassed......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,062
Posted By NumbersGuy

You also stated the frames look identical, which...

You also stated the frames look identical, which has subsequently been shown to not even be close to true as there are significant differences which are clearly visible. Makes it very questionable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By genejockey

If they're tight enough. I've had my 7200...

If they're tight enough. I've had my 7200 shifter try to drop me down a cog on a steep pitch - my fault since I hadn't played with friction shifter since I was 15, and Gerald Ford was President.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,287
Posted By jadmt

No goals other than to get a couple 100 mile...

No goals other than to get a couple 100 mile rides in.
05/03 45 miles.
05/04 19 miles
05/06 20 miles
05/08 24 miles
05/09 60 miles
05/11 26 miles
05/13 61 miles
05/14 49 miles
05/15 62 miles
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 185
Posted By indyfabz

And I remember the opening credits for The...

And I remember the opening credits for The Flintstones where Fred slid down his brontosaurus excavator. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By Trakhak

Possibly, and the chain being positioned on the...

Possibly, and the chain being positioned on the second-smallest sprocket may be a coincidence, but there or on the smallest sprocket is where I expected to see the chain before the photos showed up....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 76
Posted By FBinNY

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm...

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm brass nipple of the same overall length.

Longer answer, you might consider how and why the nipple broke and consider replacing the spokes if they're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,427
Posted By pdlamb

No, not really. Sampling rate is how frequently...

No, not really. Sampling rate is how frequently the internal electronics calculates the position. It'll then be post-processed and smoothed to reduce the jitter from noise in individual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By genejockey

What it sounds like, to me, is nothing to do with...

What it sounds like, to me, is nothing to do with the cassette or the chain. It sounds like your shifter is slipping.

With friction shifting, the screw that holds the shifter on also provides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By Trakhak

In at least partial defense of the bike shop...

In at least partial defense of the bike shop person who came up with the figure of 240 Euros:

The shop employee saw that this was not someone who was way into bikes but one who just wanted to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 476
Posted By John E

"A [bike with] rose [cutouts] by any other name...

"A [bike with] rose [cutouts] by any other name ..."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By Highmass

As far as I can see, your bike has Shimano 105...

As far as I can see, your bike has Shimano 105 Golden Arrow components. The rear hub should have 126mm spacing. Old 126mm 7 speed wheels (Even in very good condition) are usually very cheap, if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,062
Posted By asgelle

If a company did have proprietary knowledge, how...

If a company did have proprietary knowledge, how would you know?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,189
Posted By DIY masochist

A wise fortune cookie I got once said: A ship...

A wise fortune cookie I got once said:
A ship at harbor is safe, but that is not why ships are built.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,186
Posted By FBinNY

Thanks, we needed that.

Thanks, we needed that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,189
Posted By DIY masochist

Yes, the Super Mirage, and yes, I definitely...

Yes, the Super Mirage, and yes, I definitely overpaid! But you don't know what you don't know. I still think the bike is beautiful, even though it's in bad shape, and I don't regret buying it. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 203
Posted By alcjphil

I have worn many SPD type shoes. They allow you...

I have worn many SPD type shoes. They allow you to walk more comfortably, and not because the soles are that much more flexible. You can walk in them primarily because you don't have to deal with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,189
Posted By Trakhak

I, too, consider the classic bikes that we...

I, too, consider the classic bikes that we usually talk about -- those marketed from around the late '60's to the late '80's or thereabouts -- beautiful, purposeful, and durable.

But I'm aware...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 311
Posted By davester

You clearly need a new chain and new (or renewed)...

You clearly need a new chain and new (or renewed) cassette. Chains are cheap so that problem is easily resolved. As Neal mentioned, that is a Uniglide cassette and Uniglides are rare, BUT...

You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 744
Views: 52,165
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Staged photo made possible with nearly empty box....

Staged photo made possible with nearly empty box. Reveal photos with and without sandwich bags on top.

Very impressed with the bulk and the quality of goods inside.

...
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