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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 55
Posted By Maxey

Depends on the model -- for example in 1989 the...

Depends on the model -- for example in 1989 the top Rockhopper, the Comp, had the same triple butted frame as the entry level Stumpjumper, and though I haven't researched it, it's likely the top...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 59
Posted By rm -rf

Regular checks: chain wear. Replace the chain...

Regular checks:
chain wear. Replace the chain at or just after 0.5% wear. One of the simple chain checkers will be fine. I have the more expensive Park Tool chain checker, with a moveable lever and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 166
Posted By Mr. 66

As-is I think your Tri is at about $250 as a...

As-is I think your Tri is at about $250 as a local Craigslist deal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 59
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

This answer depends on whether you're a reactive...

This answer depends on whether you're a reactive or a proactive rider.

If reactive then don't do more than wiping things off, lube the usual moving parts and only go deeper when the bike won't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,157
Posted By rm -rf

I like the advice in the posts above for longer,...

I like the advice in the posts above for longer, moderate paced riding with some random fast sprints added.

There's a local short "hill" of maybe 30-45 feet of elevation, and I can go all-out full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 40
Posted By jamesdak

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Plenty tire clearance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 293
Posted By cyccommute

Yes, chain checkers are useful and...

Yes, chain checkers are useful and accurate…enough. I’m not a fan of that particular model and would suggest going with a Park CC-3.2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 40
Posted By jamesdak

Holdsworth Professional back in proper racing form!

So this is the bike I bought last year when it was set up in an upright form. My master plan was to use it like that to help rehab the knee replacement being done in Nov. It did see some use for that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,172
Posted By jon c.

I'm in the old and slow category for sure. A...

I'm in the old and slow category for sure. A confirmed plodder. But I ride solo and passing cars can't really tell if I'm moving at 14 mph or 20 mph so I might be mistaken for a legitimate roadie.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 34
Posted By jon c.

Grim reminder

My SIL was visiting and in showing her the area we were driving down a beautiful country road that I ride from time to time. I was commenting on how safe the roads are as they have very little...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 11,982
Posted By Doc_Wui

I was skeptical about potting the cells, because...

I was skeptical about potting the cells, because of the vent issue, but I watched a Grin ebikes Video where the mad scientist in charge tried it, The cells still vented, and fhere was less fire. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 184
Posted By shelbyfv

I do have a limit! Use the same water bottles...

I do have a limit! Use the same water bottles and Wahoo on all bikes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 80
Posted By RH Clark

Get the one rated for the most weight. You aren't...

Get the one rated for the most weight. You aren't going to notice enough subtle differences at your current weight to matter. I went through several bikes and styles adjusting when I lost weight. 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 184
Posted By Koyote

Are you made of money or something? Hell, I’ll...

Are you made of money or something? Hell, I’ll bet you’ve got a separate chain for each of your bikes, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,895
Posted By Bob Ross

Well, right now one of them is indeed hanging on...

Well, right now one of them is indeed hanging on the wall, another one is leaning against the wall below that, and the third one is still at Joe Bell's shop getting repainted. But in about an hour I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,895
Posted By BillyD

Truth.

Truth.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,895
Posted By Trakhak

Bike Forums tends to be a hyperbolic chamber.

Bike Forums tends to be a hyperbolic chamber.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 42,401
Posted By Trsnrtr

Giro is underway. I love the Giro. Seriously do.

Giro is underway. I love the Giro. Seriously do.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-04-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 433
Posted By zacster

For this reason you do burn more calories the...

For this reason you do burn more calories the more you weigh, if you are riding a target distance at a target power on a trainer in something like Zwift. In the real world, wind and road resistance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,157
Posted By Clyde1820

An "intervals" approach might help, to gradually...

An "intervals" approach might help, to gradually build the ability to work through longer rides.

Back in the day, I used to do distance running. Lots of 10K and half marathon racing, as well. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 252
Posted By bboy314

+1 to above. In addition, the top tube is usually...

+1 to above. In addition, the top tube is usually the thinnest walled tubing of the 3 main tubes. Particularly good to avoid this on non-steel frames, but should be avoided with steel too.

Sweet...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 42,401
Posted By datlas

Time to ride. We are going to try to beat the...

Time to ride. We are going to try to beat the rain which is expected around noon.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 42,401
Posted By indyfabz

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 42,401
Posted By Trsnrtr

I've been AWOL recently due to traveling in...

I've been AWOL recently due to traveling in England and some medical changes that have gone very well. I got a new drug and either the pharmacist or my doctor's nurse has called me every other day to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 184
Posted By shelbyfv

The notion of swapping a saddle from bike to bike...

The notion of swapping a saddle from bike to bike regularly doesn't have much appeal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 254
Posted By bboy314

I would keep the steering lock. As others have...

I would keep the steering lock. As others have said, it will prevent the handlebar from turning enough to damage brake lines, wires, or your frame. It shouldn’t have any affect when riding as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 42,401
Posted By datlas

Great, kid. Don’t get cocky!

Great, kid. Don’t get cocky!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,361
Posted By PeteHski

I was actually referring to the SwissSide...

I was actually referring to the SwissSide analysis, which included a detailed report which I can no longer find (probably because it referred to a competing brand’s lightweight wheel). They modelled...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3,266
Views: 643,418
Posted By diphthong

gorgeous. monitor pass? *edit...yah...saw the...

gorgeous. monitor pass? *edit...yah...saw the other thread after my response. have only driven over monitor pass (once but semi-slowly with obvious purpose) to preview. that longish upper,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,110,912
Posted By BMC_Kid

My most recent retro-roadie is an early ‘80s...

My most recent retro-roadie is an early ‘80s Picchio Special. Like all my other retro-mod builds, this one has Campagnolo components, Super Record and Athena in this case with 9-speed Record Titanium...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 707
Posted By Ron Damon

I sense you are a learned man, DG. Pontious...

I sense you are a learned man, DG. Pontious Pilate got a bum rap for his passing the buck on one minor detention case of a rabble rouser from Nazareth. What only learned men will know is that PP...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 01:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,531
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

I even used my saliva and it worked haha :) but I...

I even used my saliva and it worked haha :) but I have a lot of hoods so I can try in different ways :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 859
Posted By PromptCritical

Sadly, age is more important than weight or...

Sadly, age is more important than weight or gears......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,531
Posted By genejockey

I had read about using isopropanol as a lubricant...

I had read about using isopropanol as a lubricant to install hoods, so I tried that. I wiped it all over the bracket. Of course, I had to manhandle the hoods on, especially getting the widest part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,531
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

What a touching moment.. You are the first person...

What a touching moment.. You are the first person who bought sante hoods from me and they are fit without tearing.. I am so happy. Making a vintage hoods is something more than a business. I really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 108
Posted By Kontact

This all makes no sense. What bike has '80s...

This all makes no sense.

What bike has '80s derailleurs and Shimano 7 speed freewheels? Are you aware that current 7 speed Shimano freewheels are only for department store mountain bikes and use...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,918
Posted By Regulatori

From someone that has been around bicycles for...

From someone that has been around bicycles for nearly 30 years and seen so many trends come and go, I'm enjoying this "period" of fixed gear life.

Feel like this is one of those brief periods...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,361
Posted By RChung

Yup. Tom is a very careful experimentalist, and...

Yup. Tom is a very careful experimentalist, and gets high precision results -- better than I, damn him. We didn't do many simulations (a few, but not many). We mostly worked with data that we or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3,266
Views: 643,418
Posted By Sierra_rider

From today's ride, I did a little bit of climbing...

From today's ride, I did a little bit of climbing on this one:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 232
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I'm Mavic ignorant, but I think I see your pain.

I'm Mavic ignorant, but I think I see your pain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,277
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, some of the climbs just west of this one...

Thanks, some of the climbs just west of this one are even more scenic IMO, but they're still closed for snow.

As far as the color, as soon as I saw it, I liked it. I was looking at this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 232
Posted By Russ Roth

Doesn't DT make endcaps to space your hubs,...

Doesn't DT make endcaps to space your hubs, something like this? https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/dt-swiss-135mm-qr-end-cap-kit-for-straight-pull-11-speed-road-disc-hubs?variant=23053951045...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By Chombi1

You can tell if the internal barrels are worn out...

You can tell if the internal barrels are worn out if you see grooves on them. Many don't believe that the mounting screws do not provide the friction on these shifters, You are getting good evidence...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 527
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Spend 2-3k on a good bike Spend the rest on...

Spend 2-3k on a good bike
Spend the rest on hookers and blow
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 232
Posted By downtube42

White Industries MI5 135mm Shimano HG rim brake....

White Industries MI5 135mm Shimano HG rim brake. Pick your spoke count.

$400 hub.

https://www.whiteind.com/product/mi5-rear/
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,839
Posted By elcruxio

The problem I have with the more expensive...

The problem I have with the more expensive jerseys is.. Well it's not actually a problem but rather the fact that I don't need to up my price range. I've found that pearl izumi jerseys fit me really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 232
Posted By Duragrouch

Forgot about the axle. A longer axle is cheap. ...

Forgot about the axle. A longer axle is cheap.



What he said. But before redishing wheel, determine (in terms of chainline) if best to put 5mm on NDS (and with less dish, yes, is stronger), or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 232
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF that's just a standard cone/locknut type- ...

IF that's just a standard cone/locknut type-
Get a 5mm longer axle and a 5mm spacer. (old parts bin) If it's 4 or 6mm, no big deal.
Install axle with spacer on NDS.
You'll probably have to give...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 232
Posted By tomhaegler

there is a rim version (still used on the P1800...

there is a rim version (still used on the P1800 wheelset) - its available as disc and rim version.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 854,420
Posted By Imaginos

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