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Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
05-25-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 93
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s a serious ride. Let us know how it turns...

That’s a serious ride. Let us know how it turns out!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,435
Posted By PromptCritical

We just finished six days of riding in Southern...

We just finished six days of riding in Southern Utah (Ceadr Breaks, Panguitch, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion).

Fantastic tour!...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

The Evolve fork is tapered, and they really...

The Evolve fork is tapered, and they really weren’t interested in going down that road.

Thanks for letting me know your wheel specs.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

No problem. It was actually kinda funny.

No problem. It was actually kinda funny.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

I probably will. Right now I’m in the information...

I probably will. Right now I’m in the information gathering stage.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, yes. And after the advice he gave about...

Well, yes. And after the advice he gave about brakes on that tour in France (Mt. V….?) the last thing I’d take advice from him on is brakes.

That and they have incredibly unhelpful in dealing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

I can certainly call a shop and ask for advice,...

I can certainly call a shop and ask for advice, but I really don’t like doing that when I know I’m not going to buy. I’m going build it myself.

why the resistance for folks to tell me what they...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

I asked them if they had a fork that would accept...

I asked them if they had a fork that would accept a disc or any conversion parts. They said “no, they never use a disc except on the Evolve fork.” I asked why and they said they just don’t. It wasn’t...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, Santana’s advice was to not do it, so I’m...

Well, Santana’s advice was to not do it, so I’m looking for other advice and experience.

Thanks for letting me know what you’re using.

I have a call into Rolf.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 946
Posted By PromptCritical

Doug, I’d be happy to. I’m on a...

Doug,

I’d be happy to.

I’m on a bicycle tour, so will send them Monday when we get home. I can also email them if you’d like higher quality (we’ve corresponded by email so I have your email...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, thanks, but I didn’t ask about forks. I...

Well, thanks, but I didn’t ask about forks. I have that covered with a custom fork built by a very respected frame builder.

Just trying to get some insight into what folks are running for wheels....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-22-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 388
Posted By PromptCritical

Tandem Front Wheel - Need Advice

I’m converting our tandem to a front disc brake and would like some advice on what folks have found works well.

700c either CLD or 6-bolt, but would prefer CLD.

Looking for a nice compromise...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-22-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By PromptCritical

That is exactly what I’m looking for. Would you...

That is exactly what I’m looking for. Would you mind sharing a referral?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 287
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. How do I identify it (and other Campy...

Thanks. How do I identify it (and other Campy hubs)?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,594
Posted By PromptCritical

What electronic front derailleur works with a...

What electronic front derailleur works with a triple with a 20+ gear range (52/39/30)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 287
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s great, thanks!

That’s great, thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-21-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By PromptCritical

I would try calling Santana. They stock quite a...

I would try calling Santana. They stock quite a few parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 946
Posted By PromptCritical

Score! I guess I’m that proverbial blind...

Score!

I guess I’m that proverbial blind squirrel that found an acorn :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 287
Posted By PromptCritical

I have the ability to do such a thing, but where...

I have the ability to do such a thing, but where would I find the technical data to know the proper spacing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 946
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, yes it is. I don’t know anything about...

Well, yes it is. I don’t know anything about them. Is it special in some way?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 386
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. Any suggestions on which models have wide...

Thanks. Any suggestions on which models have wide cages?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 447
Posted By PromptCritical

Being unfamiliar with the latest in gear sets,...

Being unfamiliar with the latest in gear sets, what is a “narrow wide chainring”?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 675,809
Posted By PromptCritical

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1358_ea922d2e43ae430f275d9a41ee1dd6cbefeb9d09.jpeg
Starting ride from Cedar Breaks to Panguitch
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,715
Posted By PromptCritical

We are on a tour of National Parks in Southern...

We are on a tour of National Parks in Southern Utah and the Varia is really helpful in this setting (two lane curving roads with light traffic).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 495
Posted By PromptCritical

maybe the ID is 28.5 when fully closed?

maybe the ID is 28.5 when fully closed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,594
Posted By PromptCritical

you should verify the shifter will work with...

you should verify the shifter will work with 10-speed cassette
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,683
Posted By PromptCritical

Could be a cost effective way to get a good...

Could be a cost effective way to get a good groupset and/or wheels
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,224
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, those are the reasons I decided not to fool...

Yeah, those are the reasons I decided not to fool with the various batteries. I figured if the inverter fried my CPAP power supply it would be cheap to replace.
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,224
Posted By PromptCritical

yes. Humidifier, heat and pressure pretty high....

yes. Humidifier, heat and pressure pretty high. My sleep apnea is pretty bad and my sinuses are pretty sensitive so the humidity helps.

I have since bought a travel CPAP only to find out it only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 386
Posted By PromptCritical

Sounds like good advice, thank you - old school...

Sounds like good advice, thank you - old school NR is pretty solid stuff!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 386
Posted By PromptCritical

Campy Racing Triple Front Derailleur

I’m looking for a Campy Racing Triple Front Derailleur and unsurprisingly can’t find one.

There are a number of Campy triples on eBay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By PromptCritical

You gonna use Campy levers for the shower valve?

You gonna use Campy levers for the shower valve?
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,224
Posted By PromptCritical

I use a CPAP and on a car camping trip it used...

I use a CPAP and on a car camping trip it used about 75% of a full size car battery each night. A fuel cell would de awesome for many reasons.

Google search shows some might be available but they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,683
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s what I’m doing right now. It’s been pretty...

That’s what I’m doing right now. It’s been pretty easy because I’m using friction shifters. One of my previous builds was with STI shifters and I found it challenging to get the right parts. Once...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,683
Posted By PromptCritical

True, if the components match. My point is that...

True, if the components match. My point is that if one buys portions of groupset one at a time, there is a risk of getting components that don’t match. That can be a rather trying experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,683
Posted By PromptCritical

I’ve done it too. Painful to deal with the...

I’ve done it too. Painful to deal with the compatibility issues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,683
Posted By PromptCritical

With the pace of technical changes, I would...

With the pace of technical changes, I would suggest not buying the pieces in the group set 1 x 1.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 889
Posted By PromptCritical

Hmmmmmm. Guess I’ll have to build more of...

Hmmmmmm.

Guess I’ll have to build more of them!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 680
Posted By PromptCritical

Trek makes a handful of eBike models in...

Trek makes a handful of eBike models in traditional road bike format. Crank motor. Takes a close look to see they are electric
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,895
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes, due to climate change the United Nations...

Yes, due to climate change the United Nations changed the size of all metric measurements between 1998 and 2001 :deadhorse2:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-18-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 109
Posted By PromptCritical

WTB - Campy Racing Triple Front Derailleur

Braze on mount needed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-18-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 81
Posted By PromptCritical

Message sent.

Message sent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 889
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks to everyone for their help (especially to...

Thanks to everyone for their help (especially to Koyote who reminded me to use spoke nipples) with this project, especially the link to Wheel Fanatyk.

I ordered...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-18-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By PromptCritical

I have two specific challenges I’d like to...

I have two specific challenges I’d like to address. Avoiding diabetes as our family has a predisposition toward it at older ages. The other is the balance of calories and ingredients since my cycling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 889
Posted By PromptCritical

Would this qualify as an endurance road bike? ...

Would this qualify as an endurance road bike?
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/cyclocross-bikes/crockett/crockett-disc-frameset/p/35664/?colorCode=reddark_red
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 889
Posted By PromptCritical

ohhhh, that is clever. Someone has some serious...

ohhhh, that is clever. Someone has some serious machinist skills.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking, but I'm...

Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking, but I'm getting old and want to be in better shape than my Dad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 287
Posted By PromptCritical

Any hints on how to find one? The right one (A...

Any hints on how to find one? The right one (A google search turns up a number of them, some even sold on Amazon, but......)?

My hub is an Athena 9-speed.

Also, does Campagnolo have a web based...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-17-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,505
Posted By PromptCritical

LOL - I like the way you think!

LOL - I like the way you think!
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