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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 273
Posted By delbiker1

Young and dumb has a ring of truth. Pretty sure I...

Young and dumb has a ring of truth. Pretty sure I did a lot of such things when I was a teenager. I am not sure what the purpose is for the op.
Also, it is not just "young kids" participating. Older...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 69
Posted By delbiker1

I think it would work better with a small can of...

I think it would work better with a small can of enamel paint and a brush. However, applying paint over a painted surface with no prep work, then not allowing proper drying time, the paint is going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 140
Posted By delbiker1

There are many cycling shoes that are more road...

There are many cycling shoes that are more road oriented. Giro has a number of then, Republic and Berm being 2 of them. I believe Republics are out of production, but might still find certain sizes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 236
Posted By delbiker1

I have to agree with taking to a local shop, or...

I have to agree with taking to a local shop, or other knowledgeable source to figure out what the problem actually is. It's going to cost a minimum of one hour labor, if it is something minor, could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,583
Posted By delbiker1

Sixty five years, with 45 of those being an...

Sixty five years, with 45 of those being an active road warrior. While I have gone down a lot of times, considering all the time and miles, that number is fairly low. And, never a serious, medical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,944
Posted By delbiker1

For me, polarized, preferably with brown or...

For me, polarized, preferably with brown or darker amber color. The colors are due to fishing. Transition lenses do not get dark enough, even less when not in direct sunlight, like when driving. They...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 944
Posted By delbiker1

IMO, with the proper fender coverage, they keep a...

IMO, with the proper fender coverage, they keep a lot of crud off the drive train. That is the main reason I have one bike with fenders, my errands and chores bike. No fenders will keep the bike and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,595
Posted By delbiker1

[QUOTE=rsbob;23246591]Subtle. Do well in China...

[QUOTE=rsbob;23246591]Subtle. Do well in China shops?[/QUOTE

Never been in one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,595
Posted By delbiker1

Accept it and get over yourself

Accept it and get over yourself
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,188
Posted By delbiker1

Happy for both seller and buyer. A fine bicycle....

Happy for both seller and buyer. A fine bicycle. Another example of rim brake goodness for, IMO, low cost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,868
Posted By delbiker1

When it comes to building a bike with what you...

When it comes to building a bike with what you want, how you go about, and what you pay acquiring the needed components, does not have to make sense.
If you are totally committed to specific, very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,457
Posted By delbiker1

That is one of the issues I have with group...

That is one of the issues I have with group rides. I have a drive of 12 to 25 miles to get to a starting point for any group rides in my home area. In the summer months, the traffic is enough to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 289
Posted By delbiker1

Just put GK 32mm semi slicks on my Poprad. I had...

Just put GK 32mm semi slicks on my Poprad. I had 35 semi knobby on it once, but they rubbed the chain stays under aggressive riding. I know nothing about the Raleigh, but, it it wins out, send me the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 488
Posted By delbiker1

With the bar ends in friction mode, switching...

With the bar ends in friction mode, switching betweendifferent speed cassettes is easy and fast. I use 6400 levers in friction with a 12 speed cassette, 11-34, and 6500 derailleurs front and rear....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 508
Posted By delbiker1

Looks like a serious, fun event. I see the...

Looks like a serious, fun event. I see the attraction. Reminds me of neighborhood racing in a shallow gravel pit as a teenager. It's been a very long time since I attempted to mount a bike in such a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 832
Posted By delbiker1

I like narrow saddles on a level plane. Forward...

I like narrow saddles on a level plane. Forward tilt equals slipping and instability, backward tilt equals pain and or numbness in the crotch area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 793
Posted By delbiker1

I have 2 bikes with Velo-Orange Porteur...

I have 2 bikes with Velo-Orange Porteur handlebar, 1 with bar ends and 1 with brifters. It's similar to the Nitto bar pictured, less rise/drop and narrower. I have issues with using traditionally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 793
Posted By delbiker1

I have had mixed results with them. Slime were...

I have had mixed results with them. Slime were the ones that failed most. I don’t usually patch during a ride. Ergo, I use Rema patches and glue at home, most of the time.
I do have TPU tubes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 356
Posted By delbiker1

I have had an Sram cassette with the two spacers....

I have had an Sram cassette with the two spacers. IIRC, it was an 11 speed 11-36, 1130 model. Western Bike Works is one of my go to suppliers. IME, very good communication and support.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,253
Posted By delbiker1

Swapping saddles back and forth, between bikes,...

Swapping saddles back and forth, between bikes, is a pain. Maybe okay if the framesets have the same geometry and seat post diameter, do the post and saddle as a unit.
For me, different saddle for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5,409
Views: 872,476
Posted By delbiker1

First stop on an about perfect morning for a...

First stop on an about perfect morning for a ride. Blue sky with light SE breeze snd 70....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,527
Posted By delbiker1

Nice bike. No specific ideas, but replacements to...

Nice bike. No specific ideas, but replacements to occupy the time are needed. I’ve been laid up numerous times for months. I found any kind of light exercise that is doable is worth doing. Once I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,740
Posted By delbiker1

These wheels are interesting. Nice modern profile...

These wheels are interesting. Nice modern profile with the wide rims. If I was in the market, definitely a candidate. Actually, they would be really nice on my Poprad, which fits up to 35mm tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By delbiker1

I have found regular spd 2 bolt to work better...

I have found regular spd 2 bolt to work better for me. I found no advantage with the 3 bolt sl's, actually a detriment. The cleats do not wear well, and it takes very few steps to increase the rate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,372
Posted By delbiker1

I had my first flat with a TPU tube today. I have...

I had my first flat with a TPU tube today. I have not looked at to find the cause. I had a spare TPU tube with me. Two times the valve core popped out while inflating. The third time, I really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By delbiker1

You could try padding for where the contact is,...

You could try padding for where the contact is, like moleskin or a bandaid. When the shoes loosen up a bit, and that sore spot gets toughed a bit, they might be just fine.
My feet have become...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By delbiker1

I have badly bent a couple of drop outs, steel...

I have badly bent a couple of drop outs, steel frame sets. I do not have a lot of experience, but both times I used a bench clamp and arm strength to slowly, carefully get the drop out close to where...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 150,433
Posted By delbiker1

My latest set up quirk ...

My latest set up quirk
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,104
Posted By delbiker1

Too many, too often, some that I don’t care to...

Too many, too often, some that I don’t care to share. I will say that the ones that get repeated are the most frustrating, and bring out the self flogging.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By delbiker1

If you want to do a lot of the road/gravel...

If you want to do a lot of the road/gravel riding, an appropriate bike would be much better suited to doing that. You surely can do it with what you have, but you will never get the same performance,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By delbiker1

Ice has been my friend in treating aches and pain...

Ice has been my friend in treating aches and pain for long term. It helps reduce inflammation and pain in my thumbs slightly, for a short period of time. My thumb joints are quite mis-shaped
with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By delbiker1

Both of my thumbs have become quite problematic...

Both of my thumbs have become quite problematic with arthritis. I found angling the shift/brake levers with the hoods going inward to give much relief to those joints. Gravel bars with sweep and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,363
Posted By delbiker1

If I have ever been matching regarding cycling...

If I have ever been matching regarding cycling attire, it was mere coincedence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,149
Posted By delbiker1

I feel your loss. I have an Airborne Zeppelin,...

I feel your loss. I have an Airborne Zeppelin, 2004?, that I check for signs of failure, quite often. I have had it for 7 years and have maybe 15,000 miles on it. It looked to be low miles when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By delbiker1

jamesdak, I am a bit jealous of your disc brake...

jamesdak, I am a bit jealous of your disc brake Poprad acquisition, and it is my size. I have been casually looking for one for a few years. I have a 2001 that I switched from cantilever to mid reach...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-11-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By delbiker1

It could be innumerable different causes. Your...

It could be innumerable different causes. Your can get a lot of guesses and opinions, here, no more.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By delbiker1

Do you want the wheel to spin freely, as it...

Do you want the wheel to spin freely, as it should, or would you rather have a noisy hub that grinds it's way to slowness and ruin. Either get the tools and knowledge for DIY, or take it to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 608
Posted By delbiker1

Really? Rarely, at least in the bike world, will...

Really? Rarely, at least in the bike world, will anyone find items of any kind that exactly match the stated/listed weight. 16 grams is minuscule, not noticeable on a bike. It could even be your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 946
Posted By delbiker1

My Mazda 3. I was in WVA with mostly cloudy...

My Mazda 3. I was in WVA with mostly cloudy skies. The freeway was not quite traffic free during the occurrence, and I was cruising.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By delbiker1

You just need to match the 73 mm bb and the...

You just need to match the 73 mm bb and the spindle length of the crankset, 122, no changing those numbers. I believe your crank set is square taper, which means a 73mm square taper bb for 122...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 430
Posted By delbiker1

[QUOTE=alcjphil;23208820]Pretty sure that your...

[QUOTE=alcjphil;23208820]Pretty sure that your lockring isn't designed for an 11 tooth cog as the others have said[/QUOTE

Seems like not long ago, but it was 6 or 7 years ago, I posted about the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,805
Posted By delbiker1

I was driving in western West Virginia, it was...

I was driving in western West Virginia, it was mostly cloudy. During the eclipse, Interstate 64 was not empty, but not much traffic. Rest ares had numbers of people, but not crowded. I did not stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,936
Posted By delbiker1

Why would they be “funner”? Change of weight,...

Why would they be “funner”? Change of weight, handling, and maybe a bit of speed difference, sure. I’ll add comfort. But “Funner”, not in my bike world.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,208
Posted By delbiker1

All my bikes are now 53 or 54 cm. In the, I found...

All my bikes are now 53 or 54 cm. In the, I found that a too small frame, in general, did not work so well, did ok on frames a bit too big. Also, what worked for others, often did not for me. There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 875
Posted By delbiker1

Do some research on alternate drop bars, here is...

Do some research on alternate drop bars, here is a few:
Ritchey Beacon drop bar, 65mm reach and shallow drop of 80mm, and 36 degree flare
Pro LTD gravel bar, 65 and 103 with 10 degree flare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By delbiker1

They can be dis-assembled, but the one in the...

They can be dis-assembled, but the one in the picture looks to have a lot of wear. A real possibility a part will break. I would try flushing and re- lubing first. I took one apart, once. The index...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,805
Posted By delbiker1

I’ll likely be driving somewhere in WVA at the...

I’ll likely be driving somewhere in WVA at the time it is taking place. I have no interest in it, I only hope it does not affect traffic where I am. I won’t even pull over for a quick look. It is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 481
Posted By delbiker1

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2 if you can find them on...

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2 if you can find them on sale even better. Excel Sports has them, 30mm, for $25 per. Free shipping over $99. IMO, the Zaffiro Pro V are ok and cheaper, the G2 are much better....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By delbiker1

I have 4 Pro saddles, 1 Falcon and 1 Turnix that...

I have 4 Pro saddles, 1 Falcon and 1 Turnix that are my favorites. Also, 1 Turnix that I like a lot, and 1 Griffon that I have on my least ridden bike. It’s ok when in a more upright position.
The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,692
Posted By delbiker1

The shoes and pedals likely likely give you more...

The shoes and pedals likely likely give you more efficiency in the pedal stroke, especially changing from shoes with a lot of flex. That may give you a little more speed. The “feel” of being faster...
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