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Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 448
Posted By andrewclaus

My hiking buddy sewed a couple of simple anoraks...

My hiking buddy sewed a couple of simple anoraks for him and me. It's not vented, so it's like wearing a plastic bag. But I've been using it for fifteen years now and it's my favorite rain jacket...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 38
Posted By 70sSanO

Cable/housing length. John

Cable/housing length.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,411
Posted By PeteHski

I think most people would agree that a rate you...

I think most people would agree that a rate you can “maintain” is not measured in a few seconds or even a few minutes. I can sprint at 1000W for a few seconds but I would not describe that as a rate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,261
Posted By top506

I think bikes of that vintage Require obnoxious...

I think bikes of that vintage Require obnoxious bar tape.

Top
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By top506

Missing the distinctive Viscount cranks and hubs,...

Missing the distinctive Viscount cranks and hubs, among other bits.
The replacement items are most likely of higher quality/utility.

Top
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 690
Posted By PeteHski

A heavier wheel does take more effort to...

A heavier wheel does take more effort to accelerate, but it’s a lot less than you are probably thinking. SwissSide did some modelling of crits, flat and mountain TTs and found that wheel weight was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 36,088
Posted By splithub

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 27,979
Views: 4,556,623
Posted By Cyclespanner

AD-SLE, hi. Isn't 8.125'' = 8 1/4''?...

AD-SLE, hi.

Isn't 8.125'' = 8 1/4''? (decimal = fraction)
SAE spanners don't cut the mustard; you need Whitworth BSW.
Most if not all component dimensions should be to the nearest fraction.

I...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,755
Posted By HelpSingularity

Great shot, beautiful beach, even more beautiful...

Great shot, beautiful beach, even more beautiful water (really), but man o' man do I hate getting sand all over my drive train! Just my little pet peeve! :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,341
Posted By Leisesturm

I am not an authority, but I don't fully accept...

I am not an authority, but I don't fully accept the 'round' head/not round head' reasoning for dissatisfaction with helmet fit. I think the important thing to know is your skull's circumference. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,006
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This is so impractical, and a lead poisoning...

This is so impractical, and a lead poisoning risk.

I work with other chemists to formulate my own sunscreen and bike polish. The formulations are only mediocre at their respective stated functions...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 125
Posted By veganbikes

Except not. The benefits of the belt are they...

Except not. The benefits of the belt are they take a long time to wear out and are pretty maintenance free regardless of conditions. A chain in a case is a chain in a case so it sees a little less of...
Forum: Fatbikes
05-02-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,190
Posted By MarcusT

The roots and rocks are mere annoyances for 4+...

The roots and rocks are mere annoyances for 4+ tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 125
Posted By 79pmooney

Yup. This has been known for many years. Our...

Yup. This has been known for many years. Our love on derailleurs, weight obsession and marketing plus manufacturers' love of reduced costs between conception and the sales floor means those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By 79pmooney

You've got a 3. I was wrong about how that was...

You've got a 3. I was wrong about how that was done. I actually like my press fit idea better. No stress raising threads. But still, radically better than 1 and 2. (I wondered how they did the mate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By JohnDThompson

All three iterations of the Lambert/Viscount cast...

All three iterations of the Lambert/Viscount cast aluminum fork were subject to CPSC recall. Best to replace it with a steel fork. FWIW, when I compered, the Lambert/Viscount cast aluminum fork is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17,826
Views: 1,488,589
Posted By TMonk

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club...

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club "Dutchy Estate", A race, 1st of 3 starters.

We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,878
Views: 1,135,555
Posted By browngw

Some recent photos of my circa 1965 Dilecta Le...

Some recent photos of my circa 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc. The bike was treated to an upgraded Suntour rear derailleur and some nos Bluemels mudguards. My fleet of bikes has been diminishing for the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 40,484
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Vee dub wheelie OTD ...

Vee dub wheelie OTD

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,992
Posted By Russ Roth

Its like anything, you put your money and energy...

Its like anything, you put your money and energy where your desires are. I love bike riding and feel the need to always have nicer parts and upgrades to make it work better. I've golfed a few times,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 214
Posted By Camilo

I don't believe that any Litespeed or Lynskey has...

I don't believe that any Litespeed or Lynskey has proprietary parts. Maybe Litespeed sells some with a press fit BB but they're not proprietary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 857
Posted By Repack Rider

In 1978 Joe Breeze had finished his first ten...

In 1978 Joe Breeze had finished his first ten "Breezer" frames. This was our first real mountain ride, a shakedown if you will, in Mineral King Wilderness, where the Breeze family had a cabin....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,006
Posted By badger1

wut

wut
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 477
Posted By Duragrouch

Well it beat my first thought as circus bear bike...

Well it beat my first thought as circus bear bike due to the frame strength, though I immediately recognized that the inseam and standover heights are too long. See first paragraph for circus bear...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 40,484
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Screwdriver, OMG! That's pretty wild as all...

Screwdriver, OMG!

That's pretty wild as all my plus tyres have been pretty easy mount/dismounts. Can't remember if I've had Maxxis on there, seems like it though. Kendas and schwalbes in 2.8 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 365
Posted By santa fe 2926

Enjoyed working with him many years ago, remember...

Enjoyed working with him many years ago, remember dropping off my frame, he was just south of ATSF’s Argentine yard in west Kansas City, being an ATSF switchman, how cool was that?....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 40,484
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

​​​​​​Mmmm, some vino sounds good, might have to...

​​​​​​Mmmm, some vino sounds good, might have to run up and get a bottle after dinner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21,773
Views: 3,108,061
Posted By curbtender

Lucky to have this park close by. Pt Pinole. Fish...

Lucky to have this park close by. Pt Pinole. Fish were biting today...
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 40,484
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Stans ZTR Arch EX and Schwalbe Hans Dampf TLR...

Stans ZTR Arch EX and Schwalbe Hans Dampf TLR 26x2.35

The second tightest combo I've had. The worst was Panaracer Fire XC Pro tubeless on Mavic Crossmax 26ers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5,361
Views: 853,449
Posted By t2p

👍 👍 it’s possible I could do 70 on my 70th...

👍 👍

it’s possible I could do 70 on my 70th … sorta / kinda … but without a lot of climbing … ummm … and ummm maybe more like 70 k … sorta / kinda …
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,335
Posted By Camilo

I don't disagree with your terms (pedal-assist...

I don't disagree with your terms (pedal-assist w/o throttle = ebike; bike with throttle = e-moped). However, where I live and I think almost everwhere, the ebikes and emopeds that look alike (i.e. an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27,979
Views: 4,556,623
Posted By SirMike1983

1959 Schwinn Traveler out for a ride this...

1959 Schwinn Traveler out for a ride this evening.


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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 214
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, Fairlight ships globally. The US price is in...

Yes, Fairlight ships globally. The US price is in their links. They have a very in depth look book with design notes and build options.
It's all in half a dozen links on this page towards the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 690
Posted By mstateglfr

Oh good lord. Cuisinart? Here I thought you...

Oh good lord. Cuisinart?
Here I thought you were referring to something I hadn't heard of, but it just ends up you don't know the brand you are referencing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 334
Posted By smd4

Nothing Campy except the C-Record cranks appeal...

Nothing Campy except the C-Record cranks appeal to me. And their looks don’t depend on their function. But since they’re square taper…sorry.

Except for the looks of the cranks, there is nothing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By bwilli88

Both Sold

Both Sold
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 214
Posted By Kontact

Buy a used Lynskey, Seven Ti or similar. You'll...

Buy a used Lynskey, Seven Ti or similar. You'll get more bike than you can new.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-seven-cycles-titanium-road-disc/7736836279.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 177
Posted By SurferRosa

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 554
Posted By Kontact

I don't see anything wrong with sticking a tiny...

I don't see anything wrong with sticking a tiny spacer in the fork dropouts. It will work just like a horizontal rear dropout with adjusters. I'd used a blob of epoxy and a short section of a nail or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 40,484
Posted By TMonk

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club...

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club "Dutchy Estate", A race, 1st of 3 starters.

We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,006
Posted By Polaris OBark

This is why the Deep State was compelled to...

This is why the Deep State was compelled to create Strava.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,335
Posted By Maelochs

scared_cyclist ---- When LarrySellerz is...

scared_cyclist ---- When LarrySellerz is schooling you, you have dipped below rock bottom.

Get out from behind your screen and go ride your bike. it can't get any worse than this so there is no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 214
Posted By asgelle

Ritchey Road Logic...

Ritchey Road Logic https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/frames/road-logic-frameset
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 184
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Just get leather gloves.

Just get leather gloves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,335
Posted By rob214

once I was old enough my mom told me to go play...

once I was old enough my mom told me to go play in traffic and here I am 55 years later still doing it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6,285
Views: 577,997
Posted By jaxgtr

25 miles and 1200 ft of fakeness tonight.

25 miles and 1200 ft of fakeness tonight.
Forum: Southern California
05-02-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,902
Views: 370,937
Posted By jonathanf2

Sunday I did 16 miles in Arcadia climbing those...

Sunday I did 16 miles in Arcadia climbing those nasty 15% roads that go straight up to the Angeles Crest. On Monday knocked out another 16 miles riding with a buddy after I tuned his rim brake road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 550
Posted By Sierra_rider

Tell me about it...I used to not really think...

Tell me about it...I used to not really think about my diet that much before. I wasn't overweight or anything, but I wasn't as lean as I could be either. If I wasn't racing or had high fitness goals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By DorkDisk

Ritchey fork is a score IMO Those are pretty...

Ritchey fork is a score IMO

Those are pretty good bikes, I have a 95 M500 which I enjoy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 177
Posted By nlerner

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