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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,254
Posted By jdawginsc

BTP and Serfas have some very cool bar tape as...

BTP and Serfas have some very cool bar tape as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,371
Posted By jdawginsc

Only if YOU feel it does...

Only if YOU feel it does...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3,010
Views: 68,543
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I was wondering if A thru L or N thru Z were...

I was wondering if A thru L or N thru Z were matters of any concern
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,138
Posted By genejockey

Yep. If you read my "Hole In The Head" thread,...

Yep. If you read my "Hole In The Head" thread, you know I had the bits lying around. I would not have started a new project if I didn't, but the work that goes into a project is indeed therapeutic,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,371
Posted By Trav1s

Does selling a bike for a friend count as an N +1...

Does selling a bike for a friend count as an N +1 event? Does trying out a bike without committing to purchase also count as an N +1 event?

If so, I'm going in the wrong direction...

I cleaned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,254
Posted By Aubergine

One roll generally is enough for one side of the...

One roll generally is enough for one side of the bar. Skip the shellac for now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 99
Posted By shelbyfv

I've recently faced this choice at age 75. I'd...

I've recently faced this choice at age 75. I'd become one of the slower riders and was on track to dropping into the "short" group of 30 mile rides instead of the usual 50-60ish. A couple of guys...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,391
Posted By Caliwild

So much for that...

So much for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,254
Posted By Aubergine

the best cloth tape IMO is Newbaum's. It comes in...

the best cloth tape IMO is Newbaum's. It comes in a great variety of color and is easy to use. The word you are looking for is shellac. I am not a fan of leather bar tape. It does not like being bent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 234
Posted By USAZorro

With that Trek, I'd swap the brifters off for...

With that Trek, I'd swap the brifters off for aero levers and friction shifters, drop the price by $20-$30 and then either use them on another project, or sell them separately for whatever they seem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,973
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 thank you for doing that. My bottom...

markk900 thank you for doing that.

My bottom bracket spindle is 3S!

The drive side fixed cup on the blue bike seems worn to me, so I’ll try to swap in the fixed cup from the rusty white bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,138
Posted By Strawbunyan

agreed. I was able to justify thr last purchases...

agreed. I was able to justify thr last purchases as they do save me gas and wear and tear on the family vehicle and also let's me leave said vehicle with my wife so she isn't stuck at home while I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 234
Posted By SoCaled

Maybe not in this section, but you have a premium...

Maybe not in this section, but you have a premium membership and could place in the C&V sales section.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 3,191,972
Posted By essiemyra

I was able to get out and ride with my brother...

I was able to get out and ride with my brother today? We originally were planning on a 20 mile ride but the ride ended up being 33 miles as I missed a turn and my brother took the lead to get us back...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,010
Views: 68,543
Posted By Velo Vol

Apparently. I didn't even know I had gotten...

Apparently. I didn't even know I had gotten tested for it at the witch doctors, but a notification came this morning with the test results.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,010
Views: 68,543
Posted By indyfabz

I’ve never seen it, but it/he won several awards....

I’ve never seen it, but it/he won several awards.

Fun fact: The actor who played Lawrence in Office Space is the same guy who played Rex, the Rexkwondo instructor, in Napoleon Dynamite.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 180
Posted By John Nolan

With tire levers, soap and a bit of persistence I...

With tire levers, soap and a bit of persistence I finally got it mounted. Thanks everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 119
Posted By Eric F

There are pros and cons for both 1x and 2x/3x. ...

There are pros and cons for both 1x and 2x/3x. On a MTB, where small steps between gears are essentially inconsequential, a wide-range 1x is a simple sequential system that eliminates the potential...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 907
Posted By noglider

I realize the OP has solved his problem, but I...

I realize the OP has solved his problem, but I can say:

I have a lot of these creaking problems. The causes have varied. Sometimes it's a matter of removing the pedals and regreasing them more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 119
Posted By Iride01

Hmm, you are right the OP did say this was for a...

Hmm, you are right the OP did say this was for a TT bike. So there are a few extra considerations. I just assumed a normal road bike since that is the name of the forum. And the fact I only retain...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-21-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 19
Posted By Hermes

Training Zones - San Millan

With UAE and Tadej Pogačar's success in the Giro, I thought a revisit of San Millan's training philosophy would be in order and some might find interesting.

This is a solo video and not part of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 119
Posted By ArgoMan

All very good observations. I went to a 1x...

All very good observations. I went to a 1x because I had never used the smaller ring in several years. Heck, I can only recall one time where I used the largest rear cog. And I would experience FD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 647
Posted By AdventureManCO

I’m betting that if you mentioned the bike was a...

I’m betting that if you mentioned the bike was a Columbine, you’d get way more interest from folks ‘round these parts.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 3,191,972
Posted By 2cam16

Gorgeous Bay Area weather today so had to ride...

Gorgeous Bay Area weather today so had to ride some Italian steel:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53737571775_67a0a05407_h.jpgIMG_5828 by 2cam16, on Flickr
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 119
Posted By SoSmellyAir

In addition to the above, I heard that really...

In addition to the above, I heard that really hardcore TT riders choose their chain rings so that the most frequently used gear combination would have a perfect (i.e., parallel to top tube) chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 36
Posted By Iride01

Maybe the tick has been there awhile and you just...

Maybe the tick has been there awhile and you just now are noticing in the quiet and boredom of riding on a trainer.

Have you checked the chain ring bolts? One person recently found they needed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 234
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/6d19f958_9eca_4b14_9f2e_f5483f9cadb1_9f1d3e242c23c28627431b33b64925950e0d2b1f.jpeg
.
I'd sell for super cheap (under $150) or rebuild...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 119
Posted By PeteHski

I find this one the most intuitive:- ...

I find this one the most intuitive:-

https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=22,36&RZ=11,13,15,17,19,21,24,28,32,36&UF=2215&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=KMH&DV=teeth
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 235,463
Posted By JaccoW

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red...

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red one around the seat tube is the rear one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By Aardwolf

You Sir are a compete star. That looks like the...

You Sir are a compete star.
That looks like the complete instructions of how to do it :)

But it does look like I may need the tool,
unless I can make something :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,010
Views: 68,543
Posted By seedsbelize2

13 Though today was a roadbike day. Had to...

13
Though today was a roadbike day. Had to deliver the car to Baca for wife’s later return. The mtb is so much more fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 234
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It takes time to sell C&V bikes. If you're in a...

It takes time to sell C&V bikes. If you're in a hurry to offload before a move, it's not going to work.
I think the SFBay market is pretty healthy. Reasonably priced bikes move pretty fast. Link to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,391
Posted By NumbersGuy

Along with a different shaped seat tube,...

Along with a different shaped seat tube, different cable routing, different shaped fork legs, etc. etc. Yeah, they're clearly the same exact frame... Then there's that niggling fact of Specialized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By steelbikeguy

I was looking through the New Winner literature...

I was looking through the New Winner literature again, and it does provide a description of the bearing adjustment process. Hadn't read this in a long time.
It suggests that only one tool is...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-21-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 47
Posted By unterhausen

That's tough, since you probably use more than...

That's tough, since you probably use more than one wheel position. Is it really a problem? There are really only two ways to fix it, file the top of the low dropout, or fix the discrepancy through...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 214
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/945x489/narrowwide_b94d3588e2c04fec0fc55ed543f79e3d09e6a7f8.jpg

As stated above (thanks Milhousej!) chain ring that is thicker and thinner to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 234
Posted By USAZorro

Aside from some very top-of-the-line bicycles,...

Aside from some very top-of-the-line bicycles, interest in bikes from the 70s has passed the tipping point, and I think also for bikes from the 80s. Supply vs demand, and demand has gone missing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21,841
Views: 3,162,477
Posted By MCHunt

Carquinez Scenic Highway

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20240521_083640_9b80eb4a37e4ab084378ac56eed1b7eb202ad46e.jpg
TSX Lemond today
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By steelbikeguy

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete...

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete answer, let me offer the drawing from the New Winner pamphlet.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,196
Posted By howsteepisit

I am pretty sure it's not the saddles, it would...

I am pretty sure it's not the saddles, it would appear that I have some kind of leg length discrepancy or a twist to my pelvis. My Dumb Purchase was buying evermore saddles and not paying attention...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 969,281
Posted By noglider

djimb I love it when an adult helps a kid to...

djimb I love it when an adult helps a kid to build a custom bike. It's the best kind of bike building story.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 364
Posted By smd4

Thread lock PLUS a lock washer for good measure!

Thread lock PLUS a lock washer for good measure!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,138
Posted By noglider

It's not worth going into debt to buy a bike...

It's not worth going into debt to buy a bike unless it enables employment or other kind of financial gain such as saving money on transportation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 49
Posted By bboy314

I suggest looking for a used kid trailer, there...

I suggest looking for a used kid trailer, there are usually plenty around that have been outgrown. Burley is a great brand. I wouldn’t worry too much about using an axle mount, especially for 50lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,391
Posted By tomato coupe

This doesn't even pass the sniff test. For one,...

This doesn't even pass the sniff test. For one, the frames are built with different bottom brackets, they come in different sizes, and the weights are different. But more importantly, Specialized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 286
Posted By Aubergine

[/size]Yep. Vintage bikes are, at base,...

[/size]Yep.

Vintage bikes are, at base, pretty simple machines. To be sure, there are things one needs to know about them, and there are tricks and tips that make restoring a bike easier. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 286
Posted By Smaug1

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may...

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may need to spend as much on tools and then take months more to git 'er done.
Rather than supporting a local mechanic.
No, it's not rocket science, but...
Forum: Southern California
05-21-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,925
Views: 380,078
Posted By jsigone

took the allez out for a lunch loop around 56...

took the allez out for a lunch loop around 56 bike trail. 16 miles and 1k vert

I think I need to lower the stem even more to be like the soloist...hum
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 99
Posted By Iride01

How should I know what I'd do in the future when...

How should I know what I'd do in the future when likely other things will have bearing on the decision than I probably even realize now.

I learned a long time ago that saying "never" will come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 666
Posted By bboy314

Not that I really want to continue the...

Not that I really want to continue the conversation or get yet another of your threads locked, but the above info supports exactly the points I and others tried so hard to help you understand, while...
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