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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-27-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By Clang

My guess on year would be 1997 since it was...

My guess on year would be 1997 since it was offered in Blue then. In 1998 some of the frame tubes became curved. Specs here match (at least the Altus RD)...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-05-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By VicBC_Biker

:thumb: And, moving the seat up will also move...

:thumb:
And, moving the seat up will also move it back, since the seat tube is angled.
There are lots of possibilities for changing the fit of a bike - different saddles with longer rails,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-05-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By PeteHski

Your saddle is already set back about as far as...

Your saddle is already set back about as far as it can safely go. You shouldn’t push it back beyond the black markings on the rail. I can see the rail is already slightly bent and moving it even...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-25-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By VicBC_Biker

The arrangement of the fastening bolt or bolts...

The arrangement of the fastening bolt or bolts varies, but seat posts generally allow changing both the fore-and-aft position of the saddle (by varying where the saddle rails are clamped) and also...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-25-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Bigbus

I would also try adjusting it up just a tinch and...

I would also try adjusting it up just a tinch and see what you think. Remember, you won't get complete comfort with a simple test ride, you body will do a lot of conforming with several rides under...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-25-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Bigbus

If you loosen those nuts on either side of the...

If you loosen those nuts on either side of the clamp you can slide the seat forwards or back. You can also change the angle that way. You don't really have 'hoods', but yes, rolling the bars would...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-12-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I don't know how these threads get so weird. It's...

I don't know how these threads get so weird. It's a perfectly good bike, better than bikes I've ridden doubles on. Get it all adjusted like I mentioned above in post 9, and take a picture of you on...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Iride01

Alright, but don't name your bike. That makes...

Alright, but don't name your bike. That makes some folks too emotionally attached and they want to throw big bucks at stuff to "save" it from the scrap yard. <grin>

I just look at throwing old...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By HTupolev

They look like probably aluminum. Steel rims are...

They look like probably aluminum. Steel rims are generally chromed.

The fancy scientific test is to use a magnet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,939
Posted By microcord

Old myths die hard. You might be interested in: ...

Old myths die hard. You might be interested in:

Frame flex (http://web.archive.org/web/20100330185641/bikethink.com/Frameflex.htm)
What is 'planing'?...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-10-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By philbob57

Helmets - the CPSC has set standards that all...

Helmets - the CPSC has set standards that all helmets sold in the US must meet. They're far from perfect, but they're what we have. It has been asserted on these pages that the more expensive helmets...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-10-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Iride01

And make certain that helmet goes on your head...

And make certain that helmet goes on your head and doesn't stay hung on the handle bars.

You wouldn't believe how many I see cycling the MUP here with their helmets hanging on the bars. I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 01:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,939
Posted By Insidious C.

Yes it is safe to ride with your hands on the...

Yes it is safe to ride with your hands on the hoods. In fact, that is the position most often used. You can operate the brakes with your hands on the hoods, but to stop quickly it is best to first...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That looks like a very nice bike, well set up and...

That looks like a very nice bike, well set up and beautifully cared for. My bike fitting primer is here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/21296948-post3.html

Going through that process should tell you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By philbob57

The advantage of the dropped bars is that you can...

The advantage of the dropped bars is that you can move your hands around - tops, drops, ramps, hoods.You can't do much of an emergency stop from more than 12-15 MPH from the hoods; most people use...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By Iride01

If your bike is the wrong size for you or poorly...

If your bike is the wrong size for you or poorly fitted to you then what you are feeling might be more so because of it being ill fitted. I tended to want to be more upright on old style road bikes...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,817
Posted By 2cam16

Judging by the height of your saddle, the bike...

Judging by the height of your saddle, the bike may be too big for you or you have it in the wrong position. Check YouTube for quite a few how-to's on how to adjust your saddle. On the lowest point of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,939
Posted By microcord

As Insidious C has suggested, if your legs are...

As Insidious C has suggested, if your legs are ever straight, your saddle is too high.

On saddle height: this video. (Other videos in Francis Cade's series "Bike Fit Tuesday" are also excellent.)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,939
Posted By Insidious C.

To get a rough idea if the frame fits you,...

To get a rough idea if the frame fits you, straddle the bike. With feet flat on the ground lift the bike up snug against your crotch. Ideally you should then be able to get one or two inches of air...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,939
Posted By SurferRosa

I wouldn't ride a bike with a missing crank bolt...

I wouldn't ride a bike with a missing crank bolt unless I was trying to loosen the arm.

And is the frame big enough for you?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-23-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,893
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I would assume the OP already has a bike and is...

I would assume the OP already has a bike and is inquiring about improving his fit by himself. There are essentially 4 elements to bike fit:

1) Saddle height
2) Saddle fore-and-aft position
3)...
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