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02-29-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By shoota

Serious question, have you tried searching this...

Serious question, have you tried searching this forum yet? There are dozens of threads on this topic.
02-23-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By shoota

Curious why you all would prefer to use a front...

Curious why you all would prefer to use a front rack instead of a rear rack? Seems like it would affect handling a lot less on the rear rack.
02-07-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By shoota

License revoked! lol

License revoked! lol
02-05-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 588
Posted By shoota

I love these posts. I find it fascinating how...

I love these posts. I find it fascinating how little has really changed in 50 years.
02-02-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,582
Posted By shoota

You don't want either of those things to be nice...

You don't want either of those things to be nice on a gravel bike..
01-31-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,921
Posted By shoota

Looks like the rear brake housing is still the...

Looks like the rear brake housing is still the exact same too. I'd have someone local get it for you. Way too many coincidences to not be yours. Even if it's not, how would you prove it's NOT, just...
01-29-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 460
Posted By shoota

Wow look at those perks! Consider me signed up!...

Wow look at those perks! Consider me signed up! (My friends wrote and designed all of that :love: )
01-26-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By shoota

Well that’s an easy one, because I’ve done it....

Well that’s an easy one, because I’ve done it. 11s STI shifting, canti brakes, 700c wheels with tubeless 38mm tires. Hard to beat....
01-26-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By shoota

I'm curious what that single threaded boss on the...

I'm curious what that single threaded boss on the underneath of the downtube is for, anyone know?? Generator?
What a great bike, I'd have that stripped down and built up right so fast..
01-12-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 978
Posted By shoota

How about silver Shimano 11s?...

How about silver Shimano 11s? https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QkkAAOSwVRtlFoZA/s-l1600.jpg

If you go barend there are retro looking options:...
01-10-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,357
Posted By shoota

Cool bike! I'm with the others, don't repaint it....

Cool bike! I'm with the others, don't repaint it. I can never understand why folks want to immediately paint their new-to-them bike. The other day a friend asked if I had a bike to sell for her son...
01-09-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 730
Posted By shoota

Anything will be better than that H2O stem, oof.

Anything will be better than that H2O stem, oof.
11-27-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By shoota

Or try to sell them for 4X what they're worth.

Or try to sell them for 4X what they're worth.
11-22-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By shoota

Oh man I'm a large and love PI, I'll take it!

Oh man I'm a large and love PI, I'll take it!
11-07-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,664
Posted By shoota

This is an absolute HARD NO.

This is an absolute HARD NO.
10-24-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 13,628
Posted By shoota

Please don't put yellow cable housing on it. If...

Please don't put yellow cable housing on it. If you do, you might as well just finish it off and put yellow tires on it, too.
10-23-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 13,628
Posted By shoota

Dang it's like that panto was made just for this...

Dang it's like that panto was made just for this bike! Can't wait to see the full build.
09-29-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By shoota

Depends on the gravel. If it's Colorado "gravel"...

Depends on the gravel. If it's Colorado "gravel" then a 32mm slick is fine. If it's real gravel then nothing under 38mm.
09-29-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,448
Posted By shoota

Firstly, congrats on the new bike! It looks to be...

Firstly, congrats on the new bike! It looks to be in great shape, and I love that color. Personally, I love mine setup modern style. 700c wheels, 38mm tubeless tires, 11s 105 group. It doesn't give...
09-23-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By shoota

Rad

Rad
08-23-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By shoota

FS or Trade: 1988 Ironman Master purple smoke

I kinda hate to do this but it's just one size too small. I'd call it a 55cm. It's in great shape.

I'd sell the whole thing for $375 + half shipping (frameset, full Tricolor group, Tricolor hubs,...
08-11-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By shoota

No biggie, that'll give you a chance to fix the...

No biggie, that'll give you a chance to fix the termination of the tape at the bar end and put it under the bar instead of on top.
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By shoota

What a RAGBRAI that was! We did the first four...

What a RAGBRAI that was! We did the first four days. I keep seeing all the comments about how hot it was. Maybe it's because we trained in Oklahoma this summer where riding in over 100F isn't...
06-20-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,570
Posted By shoota

I think it's a "your mileage may vary" type of...

I think it's a "your mileage may vary" type of thing with these bikes and their brake/tire capabilities. But they are worth the effort. Yours is amazing.
06-20-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,570
Posted By shoota

Oh I don't think anyone is saying that. I was...

Oh I don't think anyone is saying that. I was thinking more along the lines of what have you read or what specific questions you have regarding it. I have an '86 and converted it to 38mm GravelKings....
06-20-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,570
Posted By shoota

There are many threads on this in this forum....

There are many threads on this in this forum. Have you read them yet?
06-12-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,567
Posted By shoota

Ah, I missed the hole going all the way through,...

Ah, I missed the hole going all the way through, that changes things.
06-08-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By shoota

tricolor can handle 11-28.

tricolor can handle 11-28.
05-25-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,814
Posted By shoota

WOW. Bio-Cam. Never heard seen that before and...

WOW. Bio-Cam. Never heard seen that before and they were in Oklahoma of all places. What a wild design, I want to ride one!
BioCam, home (http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Biocam_USA.htm)
05-19-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,257
Posted By shoota

Dia Compe 981s are what I use for this very...

Dia Compe 981s are what I use for this very reason. They have quite a bit more adjustability than other cantis.
05-19-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,257
Posted By shoota

Nice! I'm probably building up an 80s Focus canti...

Nice! I'm probably building up an 80s Focus canti frame for Ragbrai too. Vintage steel just seems appropriate that week.
04-28-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By shoota

She's an absolute beaut. ...

She's an absolute beaut.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/69723837410_e544da2c_1351_45b4_810b_6636da17acac_ede4572fff1f3f1978283ca14b5bcd27bb635893.jpg
04-14-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By shoota

I'm in for the Dia Compe 981s please.

I'm in for the Dia Compe 981s please.
04-11-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By shoota

Unreal. Why in the world would anyone want an...

Unreal. Why in the world would anyone want an alloy racing frame spread to 145mm? Man, I don't mean to crap on your purchase but I don't think I would have spent $10 on this thing.
04-07-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,558
Posted By shoota

I'm talking to a couple builders about it...wish...

I'm talking to a couple builders about it...wish me luck.
03-31-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 918
Posted By shoota

How many millions of miles have been done on...

How many millions of miles have been done on standard cantis over the years?? MILLIONS. That's how many. I can't imagine this being an actual safety issue. Google any part ever made and you can find...
03-27-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Posted By shoota

'74??

'74??
03-24-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,548
Posted By shoota

I can assure you you're 100% wrong, but at the...

I can assure you you're 100% wrong, but at the same time you're so, so right. Skinny tires feel and look so good, hard to argue that.
03-22-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,242
Posted By shoota

I know which one looks better...

I know which one looks better...
03-19-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,860
Posted By shoota

You hate stopping?

You hate stopping?
03-09-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,433
Posted By shoota

I'm going with missing ferrule as well. Been...

I'm going with missing ferrule as well. Been there, done that.
03-08-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By shoota

Great build! Can we see a shot of the pad angles?...

Great build! Can we see a shot of the pad angles? Curious how low those LX pads can get.
03-08-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,069
Posted By shoota

Ah, yes, well that's a different question then. ...

Ah, yes, well that's a different question then.
Another thing to consider, from experience, is that while a 28 might fit, getting it past the bb/chainstay brige area can be difficult because 28s...
03-07-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,069
Posted By shoota

You have the frame, just measure the gaps and...

You have the frame, just measure the gaps and subtract whatever clearance you're comfortable with = max tire width.
02-14-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By shoota

Araya rims? They look like Mavics to me. Can you...

Araya rims? They look like Mavics to me. Can you confirm?
02-08-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 956
Posted By shoota

I might get skewered (see what I did there?), but...

I might get skewered (see what I did there?), but I've been delacing 27" rims from hubs I want to keep. The combo of hubs and the cassette might be more interesting to people.
02-03-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,050
Posted By shoota

None of these are a good reason to sell...

None of these are a good reason to sell everything.
01-27-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,431
Posted By shoota

Yep, twice.

Yep, twice.
01-27-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,127
Posted By shoota

Dang, wish you were closer, I'd be there.

Dang, wish you were closer, I'd be there.
01-26-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,482
Posted By shoota

This would be my vote all day long. I have the...

This would be my vote all day long. I have the exact same (converted to 38mm tubeless Gravelkings). Amazing bike. Good thing this isn't local or I'd have two of them...
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