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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-02-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,459
Posted By Chicago Al

"Is the Vuelta DRUNK?!" --Orla Chennaoui, quoting...

"Is the Vuelta DRUNK?!" --Orla Chennaoui, quoting someone on Twitter. It has been a surprising and, as we, um, see here, unpredictable race so far, and so very enjoyable to watch.

I hate to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 10,384
Posted By Chicago Al

On Geraint Thomas' 'Watts Occuring' podcast...

On Geraint Thomas' 'Watts Occuring' podcast (which you really should be subscribed to) last week, G said that 'Pogi' had told him that he can't do the Vuelta because 'he needs to keep friends in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-27-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 256
Posted By Chicago Al

1986 (?) Stumpjumper Sport frame/fork

Time to throw in the towel on this project I'm not getting to.
I bought this bike from the original owner, who said she thought it had been a 1985. But she'd raced it BITD, cracked the original...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,676
Posted By Chicago Al

He pulled kind of a d*ck move on Stage 20,...

He pulled kind of a d*ck move on Stage 20, pipping Carapaz for the KOM points on that early climb. Didn't make a difference in the standings, so why do that?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 10,384
Posted By Chicago Al

I doubt that any pro sport is totally clean. Or...

I doubt that any pro sport is totally clean. Or even some amateur sports--amateur cyclists have been caught using EPO!

But the way this case developed is hopefully illustrative of how the pro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,737
Posted By Chicago Al

Every day during the Tour my wife and I ask each...

Every day during the Tour my wife and I ask each other 'did you get spoilered?' because even though we try to stay away from certain feeds, our media diet means we inevitably find out about...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,730
Posted By Chicago Al

We need an update! I'm not really 'in the...

We need an update! I'm not really 'in the market' these days, but $225 seems like a smokin' deal for a mid 70s Grand Jubilee in what looks like great condition, with recent work done judging by the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-02-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 165
Posted By Chicago Al

New Balance/Trek C500 Shoes

Shoes are size 9.5, and as you can see, have been used very little. Apparently these were some kinda collab between New Balance and Trek. About ten years ago I was trying to find different older...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By Chicago Al

WTB: Dirt Drop Stem, Nitto pref.

I'm looking for a fairly tall 22.2 quill stem, anodized black, 180mm+ quill length (exposed), 80 reach, probably 25.4 clamp. Trying to get those bars up and save my old creaking back and neck. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2,750
Views: 174,773
Posted By Chicago Al

In Lansing, Michigan: Univega Alpina Ultima, top...

In Lansing, Michigan: Univega Alpina Ultima, top of the line and pretty rare. Not cheap but looks very clean; I'd be considering it if it was smaller.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 46,816
Posted By Chicago Al

What year?

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...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-14-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By Chicago Al

GCN's founder buys it back from WB!

Per Cycling Weekly, WB has sold a majority interest in GCN back to its founder. There's no mention of any possible return of GCN+, and the article does make clear that Discovery+ will continue to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By Chicago Al

Thanks for the correction! I was going off...

Thanks for the correction! I was going off memory, and I've reached the age where maybe I shouldn't. The 1985 Pro looks identical, same seat cluster I think, even same color, BUT the 1986 is SPLINED...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By Chicago Al

I guess my ad copywriting needs some work. :- (

I guess my ad copywriting needs some work. :- (
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-10-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By Chicago Al

1985 (?) Miyata Pro

I will admit that this is a bit of a fishing expedition, but not because I am looking for the most $ from the deal, more like I'm looking to move this project on with the least hassle. Maybe for...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-10-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By Chicago Al

This is a bit like what I was complaining about...

This is a bit like what I was complaining about with MAX; the app doesn't update the content like it should, but it LOOKS like it is. With MAX my wife found that if you SEARCH for the event (for us...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-02-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Chicago Al

Agreed, Pogocar should do this race. As my...

Agreed, Pogocar should do this race.

As my wife just pointed out, UCI Gravel champion Matej Mohoric, with an entire Bahrain support staff behind him, DNF!

lol
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Chicago Al

:thumb: Garage door is NFS but now I know...

:thumb:

Garage door is NFS but now I know where I should offer it if that day ever comes!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Chicago Al

Pending possible local sale.

Pending possible local sale.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

We’re on vacation but brought our AppleTV with us...

We’re on vacation but brought our AppleTV with us to watch the last two Giro stages. Same issue happened: the latest stage not being available under ‘replay’ or ‘upcoming.’ However my wife found a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-25-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Chicago Al

Standover just in front of the saddle is about...

Standover just in front of the saddle is about 28". I have short legs and a 29" inseam (sock feet) and for me there's still a lot of room. If I spend much more time with the bike I'm likely to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-23-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Chicago Al

1992-ish Specialized Allez, small frame

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(Photo done here to show off the garage door mural we had done...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-23-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,771
Posted By Chicago Al

Good to see EF get a win, they've been very...

Good to see EF get a win, they've been very active nearly every day.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-22-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

The problem has recurred, intermittently, and I...

The problem has recurred, intermittently, and I understand it a bit better. Yesterday was Stage 16, but when I turned on the Apple TV and Max app, it was not there. Every other stage was, including...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

So it's evidently system-wide, affecting all...

So it's evidently system-wide, affecting all cycling fans who want to watch races on MAX. Why, there must be DOZENS of us experiencing this problem!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-14-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By Chicago Al

I should have thought of that before I wrote in. ...

I should have thought of that before I wrote in. Did so this morning and that seems to have fixed the issue. Thanks!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

This confirms that the issue isn't confined...

This confirms that the issue isn't confined somehow to our AppleTV but is a system problem. What device are you using?

I agree about the awkward post-race interview attempts. And that guy is...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-13-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By Chicago Al

Constantly logged out

I have had a problem recently with the site logging me out, even with the page staying open in my browser. It's to the point that today I can logged in, read for a while, started a post, and when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,702
Posted By Chicago Al

I am looking forward to having my Alpina Pro...

I am looking forward to having my Alpina Pro powder-coated this summer, having finally found that SSSink has waterslide Univega decals, which are NOT shown on their website.

One decal my 1984 Pro...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-12-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

And more aggro last night...though Stage 8 was...

And more aggro last night...though Stage 8 was available live mid-day, when we went to watch it last night, it was not there, not 'content not available,' just not there at all. I deleted the app off...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-11-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

Last night (Friday) same thing on the iOS MAX...

Last night (Friday) same thing on the iOS MAX app. TWO days (Thursday and Friday) showing as 'Upcoming' then 'CONTENT NOT AVAILABLE.'

So I managed to get ahold of a customer service person via...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-09-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

Last night we were able to watch highlights (nice...

Last night we were able to watch highlights (nice long highlights!) of Stages 3 & 4 and Stage 5. No problem.

Tonight: Stage 6: CONTENT NOT AVAILABLE.

But I see what's going on: this is via the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

I'm using the MAX app, on an Apple TV, and am...

I'm using the MAX app, on an Apple TV, and am pretty sure that we only see races in one place. As of this morrning (5/8) Stages 3 & 4 show up as 'Watch Now' and are there, and Stage 5 is apparently...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-07-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chicago Al

Giro on MAX--WTF

We've noticed a weird thing with watching cycling on MAX since we started in the spring, in that, after scrolling through a lot of stuff, races will often show up in the 'Upcoming' display, even...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-07-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By Chicago Al

SHIPPED to bwilli88.

SHIPPED to bwilli88.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Chicago Al

I just got an email from Mark about the project...

I just got an email from Mark about the project we were talking about last fall. He’s still onboard to do it and we have even sourced the decals. That made my day!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By Chicago Al

PM'd...you've got a deal! Also potentially...

PM'd...you've got a deal! Also potentially interested in other saddles you're offering.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Chicago Al

Well dang, I just wrote Mark about a project I'd...

Well dang, I just wrote Mark about a project I'd started discussing with him last fall. Hopefully my job will still fit into his plans as I can't find waterslide decals for it anyway.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-24-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,147
Posted By Chicago Al

In the aftermath of the disastrous Basque Country...

In the aftermath of the disastrous Basque Country crash, some ex-pro commentator, maybe Adam Blythe, was saying that the latest bike tech is part of the problem, especially disc brakes. By his...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-23-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By Chicago Al

WTB/WTT Brooks B17 Champion Special

I’m looking for a B17 Champion Special, the version with skived edges and big rivets. I have one, in an odd grey/green color, from about 20 years ago, that I really like. Never seen another like...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-07-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,690
Posted By Chicago Al

P-R was sure one for the record books. But the...

P-R was sure one for the record books. But the women's race was more exciting, wasn't it?

We watched on Peacock and while the commentary wasn't as engaging or detailed as the GCN crew, certainly...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-02-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

RE: Tour of Flanders Last Sunday my wife and...

RE: Tour of Flanders

Last Sunday my wife and I really wanted to watch this though we unavoidably had spoilers during the day. Since it was not on Peacock or Max, I thought of trying Tiz for the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-02-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

Okay, cool. I figured you were likely in the US....

Okay, cool. I figured you were likely in the US. If you already have a Max subscription (WHY did they change the name from HBO???) then you've already got some cycling available, and it's the same...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-02-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

Hi, spinnconn. I and I'm sure others will try to...

Hi, spinnconn. I and I'm sure others will try to get you set up somehow. If you were able to access GCN+ then you are able to manage at least some technology.
First question though: where are...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-29-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

Just subscribed to Peacock; it was only I think...

Just subscribed to Peacock; it was only I think $2.99/mo with the TV package we already have. However it doesn't seem to have the Tour of Flanders, nor does Max, so we're going to miss out.
Also,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-29-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By Chicago Al

SLCBob nails it above, and that arstechnica...

SLCBob nails it above, and that arstechnica article is great, but I will add my $.02 anyway. I'm a recently retired cinematographer, not on broadcast sports events, mostly commercials, movies, TV,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

Well damn, I like McRossan, more than Carlton...

Well damn, I like McRossan, more than Carlton anyway. I may have to go for Peacock sooner rather than later, but we'll be traveling so can't watch the rest of Catalunya anyway. Thanks for the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-19-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

I didn't realize until a few races into the...

I didn't realize until a few races into the season that we had Max's coverage right there for the taking, at least for the time being. What we get is the Eurosport/Disc+ coverage with Carlton or...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-26-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,532
Posted By Chicago Al

I'll just note that an average price for a VPN is...

I'll just note that an average price for a VPN is $50/year, which is what we pay for Nord, and that covers all our devices. There are discounts and bundles from various vendors that would lower that...
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