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03-18-24, 08:01 PM
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Posted By rsbob

I live 1/2 mile from The Falls at the separator...

I live 1/2 mile from The Falls at the separator between Toukul east and west. My wife saw a mountain lion a mere 100 yards from our house last year. Two days ago saw a bobcat on the trail cam in our...
03-18-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By JohnDThompson

My most complicated "cockpit." Thank goodness the...

My most complicated "cockpit." Thank goodness the bell is clearly labeled to avoid any confusion:...
03-17-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I have a couple of these. But they're not...

.
...I have a couple of these. But they're not much of a distraction.


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03-17-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 504
Posted By 79pmooney

Proof. My bars have tape, two levers and plugs. ...

Proof. My bars have tape, two levers and plugs. That's it. And it can be argued my mind is empty. :)

Well, two of my bikes have headlight mounts. And one of those has a computer mount because...
03-14-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 806
Posted By The Chemist

My go-to casual shoe for warm weather riding -...

My go-to casual shoe for warm weather riding - Shimano SD501 sandal. I have SPD pedals on all my bikes so these are perfect.

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03-14-24, 08:20 PM
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Posted By big john

Tuesday ride with 4 others. ...

Tuesday ride with 4 others.
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03-14-24, 05:21 PM
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Posted By Imaginos

A white knuckle but beautiful morning ride.15...

A white knuckle but beautiful morning ride.15 miles of ice and black ice highway shoulder.I rode mostly unclipped,anticipating a fall. ...
03-14-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,511
Posted By delbiker1

Another Delmarvalous springlike day. Took my...

Another Delmarvalous springlike day. Took my Orbea Avant out today, 25 miles. I have a V-O Porteur bar on it now, love the set up on this bike. I put a pair of GK semi-slick, 28mm, on the bike. I...
03-14-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,511
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

On the Bike Forums, all roads lead to Steel and...

On the Bike Forums, all roads lead to Steel and Vintage.
03-12-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,424
Posted By PeterO

Bike collection

I also have a nice collection of classic/vintage bikes that I would like to post once I get 10 postings under my belt. For example: 1987 Montaneus pristine, 1980 Ritchey custom road, selection of...
03-10-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I like a communicative and responsive wheelset....

I like a communicative and responsive wheelset. Having ridden a number of wheels both vintage and modern, I really enjoy the vintage Mavic MA2 and MA40 siblings. Double wall, box section--simple and...
03-10-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By Classtime

I've got a pair of those Arraya Aeros with 7400...

I've got a pair of those Arraya Aeros with 7400 hubs that I haven't tried yet. I should transplant those rims onto the Superbe Pro hubs that are currently clinchered to my Cannondale for a stiffness...
03-10-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By squirtdad

my thinking is it is a combo of rim, spokes, tire...

my thinking is it is a combo of rim, spokes, tire and tubes

I am not sure it is stiffness alone

my example on my 84 team miyata

1) came with heavy 25 mm bontrager tires and even heavier...
03-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By riverdrifter

Spotted a skeleton today on a Raleigh Mixte.

Forsyth, Illinois.


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03-10-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By jonathanf2

I have carbon bikes, but I think where carbon...

I have carbon bikes, but I think where carbon really shines are with wheels. I'd rather get a cheap alloy frame and the most lightweight, aero carbon wheels I can afford!
03-10-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By Mojo31

I’ve bought six carbon bikes in less than four...

I’ve bought six carbon bikes in less than four years, but I’ll never buy a $20,000 bike whether carbon or metal.
03-08-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,511
Posted By BTinNYC

Dude! I enjoyed the essay and photos. What an...

Dude!
I enjoyed the essay and photos. What an accomplishment.

Just my usual paddle around N Queens. ...
03-08-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By Straightblock

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Almond orchards before last week's rainstorms.
03-08-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By EddyR

Just came back from ride around small town I live...

Just came back from ride around small town I live in Locust NC. This is a vey small place and this is at center of town. 10 mile ride covered most of it....
03-08-24, 09:30 AM
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Views: 3,018,095
Posted By djkashuba

First Springlike ride. Bodega loop. If you look...

First Springlike ride. Bodega loop.
If you look close at the horizon of the seascape one can see obrentharris 's stomping grounds, Point Reyes.
...
03-07-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By seagrade

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Five hours on third ride back after six weeks off. Escaped from the Valley...
03-07-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By terrymorse

I have my eye on one of these: ...

I have my eye on one of these:

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03-07-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By JW Fas

Road cyclists everywhere are now officially in a...

Road cyclists everywhere are now officially in a game of chicken to see who is the first to show up to a group ride looking like Dark Helmet.
03-07-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By terrymorse

I was thinking about those aero jerseys, speed...

I was thinking about those aero jerseys, speed suits, and aero socks. Those pop up on fast group rides.
03-07-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Eric F

Your clothing aesthetic perfectly fits with your...

Your clothing aesthetic perfectly fits with your choice of bike, and overall style. A modern, areo-optimized kit would likely look a bit less cohesive on that bike. Likewise, your kit with my bike...
03-07-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By genejockey

Living and riding on the SF Peninsula, I'm...

Living and riding on the SF Peninsula, I'm frequently riding into a substantial headwind, so my air speed is often significantly higher than my ground speed. And then there are a number of straight,...
03-07-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...I have a Le Col "Pro Aero" jersey. It's...

Hmmm...I have a Le Col "Pro Aero" jersey. It's really nice fabric, a nice weight for warmer temps, and fits me really well. I also like the dark green color (which was the reason I bought it). It...
03-07-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By terrymorse

That depends somewhat on the type of group ride.

That depends somewhat on the type of group ride.
03-06-24, 05:24 PM
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Views: 3,018,095
Posted By non-fixie

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03-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 666
Posted By CriticalThought

Near Unmolested Barn Find Zeus Competition - 1970s?

Baina ze demontre!



Another lucky stroke when a neighbor cleaning out his garage in order to move across the country told me he had a “couple of old bikes” from his father-in-law that he needed...
03-06-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 390
Posted By jamesdak

Local hardware stores around here have them in...

Local hardware stores around here have them in the same area they keep all the various bins of other hardware (nuts and bolts section). 3.5 is just one of the many sizes easily available.
03-05-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,320
Posted By zymphad

I honestly do think when I feel the need to do...

I honestly do think when I feel the need to do another bike build in 5+ years from now, my next bike with probably be a steel custom/vintage. I just have zero interest at all in disc brakes, I do my...
03-05-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,320
Posted By cb400bill

Stories like this make me glad that I purchased...

Stories like this make me glad that I purchased my Fuji SL2.1 when I did. Carbon frame, Ultegra Di2 11 speed, and Ultegra rim brakes. Great riding 16.5 lb bike.
...
03-05-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,320
Posted By zymphad

Disc Brakes Annoyance

I don't mind or care if other people like or use disc brakes.

But I decided to build a new bike like I did last time. I like my bikes simple. So I decided to go with the R7000 105 because frankly...
03-05-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By ascherer

Thank you. Red-Wings are plentiful in summer, I...

Thank you. Red-Wings are plentiful in summer, I don't recall seeing them in winter. Where I have my house in Woodstock I mostly see Titmice, Chickadees, Yellow Finches, a few Cardinals and Bluebirds...
03-05-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By non-fixie

Still finetuning the Union. Added a bell and...

Still finetuning the Union. Added a bell and changed the freewheel, as the previous one produced unwanted sounds. Dreary weather today.
...
03-04-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,511
Posted By andrewclaus

Wow, what a day! A perfect day on Mt Lemmon and I...

Wow, what a day! A perfect day on Mt Lemmon and I was able to ride to the true summit at 9,088'. 70 miles and 7,800' of climbing for the day. The road past the ski area is gated off, but it's been...
03-04-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,511
Posted By Samac

Beautiful day, 68F and a little windy with 20mph...

Beautiful day, 68F and a little windy with 20mph gusts out of the south. Cruised my neighborhood circuit, ~17 miles.

Cheers,

Scott...
03-04-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By northbend

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568327713_dc...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53568327713_dc0574446e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pBDFx8)Rattlesnake Lake (https://flic.kr/p/2pBDFx8) by Matthew Pendergast...
03-04-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By ascherer

Warmer than it should be and cloudy, I turned out...

Warmer than it should be and cloudy, I turned out a bit over 33 miles on the PX-10.
...
03-04-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By non-fixie

Nice early spring weather today, and a few tweaks...

Nice early spring weather today, and a few tweaks (added a pump, relocated the rear fender stays) gave me an excuse to take the Union out again late in the afternoon. :)

Bird reservation De Groene...
03-04-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,651
Posted By Dockhead

Sure. ...

Sure.


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03-03-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By RCMoeur

Today's ride: fun. I led my weekly club ride with...

Today's ride: fun. I led my weekly club ride with a bonus quantity of old friends, new riders, and others just coming off injury or illness, and we had a great cruise out to south Scottsdale, making...
03-03-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By fender1

Beautiful weather today. Got out for 45 miles. ...

Beautiful weather today. Got out for 45 miles.

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03-03-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By Kilroy1988

Howdy, Not vintage in my book, but certainly...

Howdy,

Not vintage in my book, but certainly a modern classic... This afternoon I took a 28-mile shakedown ride on the new to me 2004 Colnago C40 HP B-Stay, which some previous owner had upgraded...
03-03-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Doug64

I don't think of myself as an endurance cyclist,...

I don't think of myself as an endurance cyclist, but my wife and I do some long rides. When I was 64 we rode across the U.S. averaging over 50 miles a day for 74 consecutive days. We do a long ride,...
03-03-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,511
Posted By bharrisonb

Today before the sun set ... on the '71 Raleigh...

Today before the sun set ... on the '71 Raleigh Sports

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03-03-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,233
Posted By Choke

And let's not forget that Roland Della Santa...

And let's not forget that Roland Della Santa (RIP) made frames with his "Ossobucco" chainstays.

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03-02-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By jamesdak

Miele Latina - What's a steel addict to do...

I resisted for days, I really, really did. Reading the review of these posted here is what did me in. Well...that and a really low price. Clearly a hodgepodge of parts but it was really cheap....
02-28-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By capnjonny

Well, the Hopper is finished and back at the Bike...

Well, the Hopper is finished and back at the Bike Exchange getting ready to be featured in a future "Bike of the Month" article in our newsletter (bikex.org).
You can tell a lot about what kind of...
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