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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-21, 03:50 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,888
Posted By Ghazmh

Get this bike; ...

Get this bike;

https://bikerumor.com/2021/06/02/check-out-colnagos-16400-limited-edition-tour-de-france-v3r/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-21, 11:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,594
Posted By canklecat

Nothing will change until we completely overhaul...

Nothing will change until we completely overhaul the current paradigm and use words like "negligence" instead of "accident," "crash" or "collision" to describe drivers who are indifferent,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,572
Posted By Pop N Wood

Man, 10 year old thread back from the dead ...

Man, 10 year old thread back from the dead

But what the heck. Truckers are nice bikes, very reasonably priced. They have a bit of a cult followingwell used bikes can be pricey. On the other hand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-21, 01:15 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By canklecat

(Copying part of my comment from another thread.)...

(Copying part of my comment from another thread.)

That's part of what makes grand tours like the TdF so fascinating. To many observers who aren't cyclists or don't follow racing, there's this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By jamesdak

I love each day when I come back from my own ride...

I love each day when I come back from my own ride to see that Cavendish has won again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then I get to read everyone's comments and chuckle.

One more baby, YOU CAN DO...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By Eric F

Agreed 100%. He's made comments recognizing -...

Agreed 100%. He's made comments recognizing - and a bit in awe of - the quality of the riders delivering him to the finish, and downplaying his own role in the victory. I like this version of Cav...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By Eric F

You're stating what you think you saw. When you...

You're stating what you think you saw. When you actually pay attention to the factors involved with those riders in that window of time, it's very clear that they didn't "let up".

Reviewing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By droppedandlost

In addition, I don't think I've seen another...

In addition, I don't think I've seen another rider thank his team mates as much as Cav. He knows why he's at the front at the end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By Eric F

You said you saw the other riders "let up" before...

You said you saw the other riders "let up" before the finish, and suspect that they did it with intent to give Cav the win. If that's your conclusion, you aren't really paying attention to what was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By iab

It bugs me that Cavendish's potential...

It bugs me that Cavendish's potential accomplishment is somehow not worthy to the likes on this forum. Actually, It doesn't bug me. It is quite sad though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,903
Posted By Erzulis Boat

As stated above, it's only relative to TDF stage...

As stated above, it's only relative to TDF stage wins. If Cav gets more stage wins at the TDF than Merckx , then Cav beats that record!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,750
Posted By thehammerdog

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210706_120805_e6850c07bb7c095d28566cfd47a7fafb1b6b2667.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,664
Posted By ksryder

After seeing the pics I stand by my original...

After seeing the pics I stand by my original statement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,135
Posted By gearbasher

This reminds me of Steve Bartman and the Cubs.

This reminds me of Steve Bartman and the Cubs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,834
Posted By Troul

one is a musical instrument & the other aids in...

one is a musical instrument & the other aids in the prevention of unwanted organic & foreign debris from becoming a hazard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,834
Posted By rumrunn6

an ocean?

an ocean?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,695
Posted By C9H13N

Adidas Samba and Gazelle.

Adidas Samba and Gazelle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,002
Posted By wolfchild

I would rate Huffy, GMC Denali and Next as the...

I would rate Huffy, GMC Denali and Next as the top three brands.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,107
Posted By Germany_chris

Surly cross check?

Surly cross check?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,107
Posted By nlerner

You can find plenty of brand new steel frames...

You can find plenty of brand new steel frames with sport touring geometry. They'll probably take a wider tire than would the Trek 400, too, like this one:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,337
Posted By Iride01

Not really to pile on to the Texas thing, but I...

Not really to pile on to the Texas thing, but I do have to say that on the forums it seems like most animosity between motorists and cyclists is written by those of you in Texas and California. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-21, 02:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,337
Posted By canklecat

Ditto, the sunup/sundown precautions. I vary my...

Ditto, the sunup/sundown precautions. I vary my usual routes to avoid riding into the sun.

An elite level cyclocross racer was killed here a few years ago by a driver who invoked the "sun in my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,750
Posted By prj71

My first mountain bike. Ross Mt. Hood. ...

My first mountain bike. Ross Mt. Hood.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1032x698/ross1_413121068ed5e0c614b9e5e9ae86a7babe8ecde5.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-21, 06:36 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,846
Posted By pdlamb

As a practical matter, I've had to get a helmet...

As a practical matter, I've had to get a helmet off my head as quickly as possible because a stinging insect flew into the vent (more than once); and I'm blind without glasses. Don't want to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-21, 06:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,337
Posted By OldTryGuy

12:01 AM start time (is my favorite) with the...

12:01 AM start time (is my favorite) with the first song on my iPod playlist >>>ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEjLoHdbVeE


7/10 will be my 71st...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,262
Posted By tkamd73

Sorry, but old cars were not more reliable. Tim

Sorry, but old cars were not more reliable.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,178
Posted By botty kayer

"I'm selling my bikes to spend more time with my...

"I'm selling my bikes to spend more time with my family"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,178
Posted By cudak888

"Laterally stiff, yet vertically compliant." ...

"Laterally stiff, yet vertically compliant."

-Kurt
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,014
Posted By dwmckee

See that smile? She was just getting warmed up!...

See that smile? She was just getting warmed up!

Let's hope the UCI stays out of gravel, they would take all of the fun out of it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,014
Posted By cb400bill

UCI isn't yet in the Gravel Racing business. ...

UCI isn't yet in the Gravel Racing business. https://www.uci.org/road


Many don't want the UCI to get into the Gravel Racing business.

The gravel race scene in the United States has grown and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,014
Posted By Hmmm

I don't really care what her bike is categorized...

I don't really care what her bike is categorized as. I'm happy for her.

I actually like that gravel bikes can be whatever we want them to be. Maybe they are a road bike that only fits 32mm tires....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,862
Posted By P!N20

My spending in inversely proportionate to the...

My spending in inversely proportionate to the size of the item. For example:

"You want $200 for that bike? Pffft, I'll take my money elsewhere."

"$100 for that front derailleur bolt? Here's my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,097
Posted By cb400bill

Sheldon Brown worked there for years. ...

Sheldon Brown worked there for years.

https://www.harriscyclery.net/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-21, 08:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,332
Posted By Rolla

Seeing as how nobody here actually said that, I...

Seeing as how nobody here actually said that, I guess you’re right.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,909
Posted By GBK233

Personal Best today 👍

I’m 53 yrs old and started riding a few months ago. Began with 3 mile rides at average of 16mph. Bumped it up to 10 mile rides that took me around 35 mins.

Been riding about 340 miles a month for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-21, 06:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,560
Posted By thinktubes

Cheaper than cars, boats, or motorcycles... ...

Cheaper than cars, boats, or motorcycles...

I get serious sticker shock when I look at new bike prices. For me, the "ultimate" C&V bike would be well under $2K.

Consider yourself enabled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,217
Posted By cb400bill

Into the bars of the 22.5" Paramount that you're...

Into the bars of the 22.5" Paramount that you're sending me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,217
Posted By cudak888

Did I hear $3.50? -Kurt

Did I hear $3.50?

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,217
Posted By genejockey

What devilry is this? BURN, HERETIC!!!!

What devilry is this? BURN, HERETIC!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 06:48 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,217
Posted By cudak888

Oh, I know it, Bill - it was all /s. Just...

Oh, I know it, Bill - it was all /s.

Just needling the audience :D

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 05:59 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,217
Posted By Phil_gretz

One other also brought up this term. You really...

One other also brought up this term. You really mean to say "free market" or "unrestricted market" where buyer and seller agree upon a price.

You don't really mean capitalism, where private...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,474
Posted By GetUpnGo

You will find two different kinds of answers to...

You will find two different kinds of answers to your question: scientific and anecdotal.

The science on this question is developing rapidly and it pays to keep up to date on recent studies. I read...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,689
Posted By Milton Keynes

I just hope I'm still riding in my 80's, like a...

I just hope I'm still riding in my 80's, like a guy here does.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-21, 10:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,482
Posted By thinktubes

Rideable, but I wouldn't pay money for. Pretty...

Rideable, but I wouldn't pay money for. Pretty much buying someone else's problem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,461
Posted By Mike_Kelly

Huge difference. If you use credit cards or...

Huge difference. If you use credit cards or paypal you are protected if you are hacked. If ebay can reach into your bank account your account could be emptied with no protection. If you get into a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,340
Posted By Chuck M

That is why you want the shop you bought it from...

That is why you want the shop you bought it from to look it over. If there is damage they find from the crash, there is your documentation for the insurance claim. If they say there is no damage,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,397
Posted By PatTheSlat

Those old Shimano shifters can be fixed in about...

Those old Shimano shifters can be fixed in about ten minutes by pulling the covers off, spraying with carb cleaner (or the solvent of your choice), working the pawls back and forth with a small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By Bryan C.

I think the current bike boom and hot market is...

I think the current bike boom and hot market is on its way out. Just my opinion based on my own experience. Nothing wrong with setting a high sale price and letting the market do its thing. They're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,493
Posted By randyjawa

I have been thinking of publishing another...

I have been thinking of publishing another vintage bicycle, road bicycles primarily. I do have the time to do so but feel like it might, sort of, go against my ethical values because I sold My "Ten...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,547
Posted By zukahn1

the bike is way over built the seller likely...

the bike is way over built the seller likely spent nearly a $1000 on what is know about $300-400 bike on the used market Also note that if them stem height setup in the pic is your size the frame...
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