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01-01-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,466
Posted By indyfabz

The first day of the new year and we already have...

The first day of the new year and we already have our first “Is it worth it?” thread. What’s the over/under on how many posts it will take before the first usual suspect shows up to opine that an...
01-01-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,466
Posted By 13ollocks

my main ride is a 2000 Litespeed Vortex - at the...

my main ride is a 2000 Litespeed Vortex - at the time the only production frame built entirely from 6/4 titanium, giving it an alleged stiffness and real (albeit not huge) weight advantage over more...
12-25-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,498
Posted By big john

As was pointed out, the term has been used since...

As was pointed out, the term has been used since at least the 80s.

It's really harmless, I don't understand the kerfuffle. I don't care for the term "brifters" but if people want to use it, I'm...
01-02-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By jamesdak

Good find and that's going to be a great ride! ...

Good find and that's going to be a great ride! I had an 87 Circuit (well 2) for years that I got as a frameset. Rebuilt it with 11 speed Campagnolo Athena and Zonda wheels. Turned out to be my...
10-14-21, 09:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,512
Posted By guachi

I'm guessing this is a literal take on the fact...

I'm guessing this is a literal take on the fact that "diamond frame riders" are higher up and therefore can only "look down" and that the other commenters don't get the wry joke you're making. Or...
09-24-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,592
Posted By katsup

With Trek in that time period, the higher the...

With Trek in that time period, the higher the number the better. In reference to the steel models only:

Mountain Bikes
800 (lowest) --> 990 (highest)

Hybrids
700 (lowest) --> 790 (highest)
...
09-14-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 10,912
Posted By Reflector Guy

I lose enough PSI that if I ride my bike twice a...

I lose enough PSI that if I ride my bike twice a week, I have to put air in twice a week. Not a lot, of course, but some.

If I ride two days in a row, I usually don't bother.

I used to live in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,607
Posted By Elvo

Maybe try lower pressure? 95 seems really high...

Maybe try lower pressure? 95 seems really high for tubeless
07-18-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,254
Posted By livedarklions

That's actually a style question, not grammar. ...

That's actually a style question, not grammar. The Chicago Manual Of Style says using "that" in that way is fine. "Who" refers to a person, but "that" can refer to anything.

Sometimes, I wonder...
07-17-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,254
Posted By genejockey

Break/brake - same difference, for all intensive...

Break/brake - same difference, for all intensive purposes. The pronounciations are the same. I could care less.
07-17-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,254
Posted By Eric F

Disk breaks are grate!

Disk breaks are grate!
07-15-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 15,603
Posted By livedarklions

Just once, I'd like to see this argument be based...

Just once, I'd like to see this argument be based on figures that don't come from someone who was trying to sell a product.
06-14-21, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,544
Posted By justcynn

some really great bikes in this thread and I have...

some really great bikes in this thread and I have some of the same. In 1986 my single mom bought me my first road bike, a Schwinn World - I spent hours scouring the catalogues, looking at what the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 17,591
Posted By Paul Barnard

Manufacturers stepping into a forum is almost a...

Manufacturers stepping into a forum is almost a no-win situation. The only way you could have won was to have stepped in and told the customer you had made a mistake, and were going to honor your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 17,591
Posted By 905

Well, I tried private, which was my first...

Well, I tried private, which was my first preference (though a case can also be made for sharing information I believe to be in the public interest). The record will show I've kept a civil tongue in...
05-17-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By gear64

Just stumbled on this myself on YouTube. Curious...

Just stumbled on this myself on YouTube. Curious if you have any insights a few years down the road.
05-17-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,305
Posted By JungleJuice

A bit late to the party but I can offer a bit of...

A bit late to the party but I can offer a bit of insight on the Resolution 2.

I've had mine almost a year, and took the the steel frame over anything carbon as I wanted durability and comfort as...
04-26-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,858
Posted By Reflector Guy

We are probably neighbors... I like to do the...

We are probably neighbors... I like to do the "loop" Villa Park to County Farm Rd on either the Prairie Path and then come back on the Great Western Trail (or vice versa). The latter sees about...
04-23-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,499
Posted By wphamilton

Popping wheelies? GET OFF MY LAWN. Danged kids...

Popping wheelies? GET OFF MY LAWN. Danged kids should be ARRESTED for popping wheelies.
04-22-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,026
Posted By 70sSanO

Don’t worry, HIPPA will prevent the coyotes from...

Don’t worry, HIPPA will prevent the coyotes from knowing anything about your health issues.

John
04-22-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,499
Posted By Koyote

The only interesting part of this thread is that...

The only interesting part of this thread is that you interpret any and all disagreement (with you) as only arising from ignorance and/or irrationality. As if all informed and intelligent people would...
04-19-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,888
Posted By unterhausen

There seems to be some people on this forum that...

There seems to be some people on this forum that got lost on their way to the aggregateworld.com forums. Most of us use the term "gravel" to refer to dirt, gravel, crushed stone, double track, smooth...
04-19-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,191
Posted By uprightbent

Many of us are missing the biggest cost

To those who dislike high priced bike shops, do you know of anyone who's become wealthy owning one? I suspect it's mostly the opposite. And if you're bothered by the high markup and riches to be had,...
04-19-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,618
Posted By stevel610

Thanks for the comment. The 28c GP5000's I...

Thanks for the comment. The 28c GP5000's I mentioned in the first post arrived. Will mount them this week and see how well they fit.
04-17-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,567
Posted By Koyote

So, you’re trying to make fun of Rapha and...

So, you’re trying to make fun of Rapha and Rivendell, but you have no clue about their product lines?

This thread gets a D minus, at best.
04-17-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,567
Posted By Koyote

I don't understand the OP's point, as I see...

I don't understand the OP's point, as I see nothing in the photo that resembles the products sold by Rapha or Rivendell.
04-15-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,073
Posted By chaadster

You can do goggles if you want, but you should...

You can do goggles if you want, but you should just get yourself some Carrera Porsche Design 5620s like Kool Moe Dee.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,351
Posted By guachi

Spend $1000 on a bike with an aluminum frame....

Spend $1000 on a bike with an aluminum frame. Probably better than $400 on an aluminum frame or $1000 on a carbon frame.
04-01-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,657
Posted By cjenrick

there was a report on the radio concerning long...

there was a report on the radio concerning long haulers,

after getting vaccinated, some of them noticed dramatic improvements,
04-01-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,657
Posted By veganbikes

I have had muscle aches, a headache, diarrhea ...

I have had muscle aches, a headache, diarrhea and for a brief bit shortness of breath that ended up with my in the hospital for a short bit lucky two negative COVID tests but I was sure worried. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,619
Posted By Parkyy16

I got a Ritchey Road Logic Disc built up last...

I got a Ritchey Road Logic Disc built up last Thursday. Rides very well, not sure about the weight of the setup, but the 53cm frameset weights around 2000grams, around 1650g for the frame, 350g for...
03-27-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,544
Posted By Triplecrank92

Allow me to introduce my latest project, #9 as I...

Allow me to introduce my latest project, #9 as I call it, a 1987 Prologue. Having been inspired by ROS’ Prologue build thread, I scoured the web to find a similar black/grey Prologue. Picked up a 56...
03-10-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,812
Posted By alcjphil

Do you have any idea what sort of price range you...

Do you have any idea what sort of price range you are looking at? While it is true that you can double the number of gears and come close to cutting weight in half, you can't do it at a cost that...
03-09-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,755
Posted By Bill in VA

Plus one! Best I have found and light. And even...

Plus one! Best I have found and light. And even though the OP said retention is not an issue, these do retain, and even a stainless steel or aluminum bottle. I especially like the Iris cage.
03-09-21, 05:48 AM
03-05-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,669
Posted By FasterBass

New guy throwing my hat in the ring. 1992...

New guy throwing my hat in the ring. 1992 Bridgestone RB-1 I just finished last night. well, "finished". Need a black seatpost, brakes, derail...anyway. Don't hate too much. I know Bridgestones are...
02-28-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,588
Posted By bark_eater

Found this image from Ferrousious, of what looks...

Found this image from Ferrousious, of what looks like a 1986 frame showing plenty of clearance with 28mm tires under fenders.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,674
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Not if mechanics have any say.

Not if mechanics have any say.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,619
Posted By Parkyy16

Had a look over on that thread, great...

Had a look over on that thread, great information. I ended up ordering the Ritchey Road Logic Disc last night, so I'll be putting it together as I gather parts over the next month or two. Since I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,791
Posted By Reflector Guy

There was a time, decades ago now, where everyone...

There was a time, decades ago now, where everyone owned one bike apiece and we rode them everywhere, and looking back we've learned that 50% of the time we were riding them in the wrong places. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,619
Posted By robbyville

That is a lovely, lovely bike. Enjoy!

That is a lovely, lovely bike. Enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,619
Posted By primov8

@HarborBandS, that Resolution is a great looking...

@HarborBandS, that Resolution is a great looking build.
02-22-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,537
Posted By chaadster

To be clear, gravel riding does not mean...

To be clear, gravel riding does not mean off-road, which is otherwise called trail riding. People certainly take gravel bikes on trails, but as noted above, “gravel riding” simply means riding on...
02-19-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,488
Posted By Kilroy1988

Actually the companies split in 2015 and...

Actually the companies split in 2015 and maintained a five year operating contract that has now expired. eBay is currently transitioning away from PayPal in favor of the same company that provides...
02-18-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,305
Posted By chaadster

Hot.

Hot.
02-18-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,305
Posted By chaadster

Don’t let the UCI know about your “doped” tubes! 😉

Don’t let the UCI know about your “doped” tubes! 😉
02-18-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,614
Posted By Reflector Guy

Like most people, I use both. Depends on what I...

Like most people, I use both. Depends on what I am doing.
02-14-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 13,512
Posted By badger1

As you like it.:) General Cycling is...

As you like it.:)

General Cycling is delightful come springtime, as nesting season ramps up. Long-time thread watchers know that the Waving Thread is an early arrival -- but a reassuring one,...
02-14-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,681
Posted By T-Mar

I think everybody is taking the Cromor connection...

I think everybody is taking the Cromor connection too far. My take on the Columbus correspondence is that Tenax used the same alloy and was double butted and seamed like Cromor. However, the evidence...
02-14-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 13,512
Posted By rubiksoval

Oh, another thread about disc brakes.

Oh, another thread about disc brakes.
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