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Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 585,031
Posted By Germany_chris

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,146
Views: 592,539
Posted By Germany_chris

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I think it's finally done
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Germany_chris

Long bike not long enough?

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Since this isn’t C&V I’m not sure many will respond but I want non-snarky old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 748
Posted By Germany_chris

Thick tape was never comfortable for me, but bar...

Thick tape was never comfortable for me, but bar tape is reasonably cheap so get some and give it a try
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,886
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm not sure Campy needs to be in the world tours...

I'm not sure Campy needs to be in the world tours to be relevant but it is disheartening to not see them there.

As far as OEM goes while it is rare to see them on a normal road bike but when I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Posted By Germany_chris

I have Klampers on a couple of bikes but in no...

I have Klampers on a couple of bikes but in no way are $500 a pair brakes in the middle
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,983
Posted By Germany_chris

It took me a long time to get used to the modern...

It took me a long time to get used to the modern 780-800 bars I'm not convinced they're better but I'm used to them now
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,200
Posted By Germany_chris

I think I like the modern rendition of these a...

I think I like the modern rendition of these a bit better the original specifically the extra material around the pedal drilling
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,200
Posted By Germany_chris

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2,146
Views: 592,539
Posted By Germany_chris

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Short of bar tape I think I'm finally settled
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,595
Posted By Germany_chris

https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/drive-50mm-ri...

https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/drive-50mm-rim-brake-carbon-spoke-wheelset-ceramic-bearing/

I have these and I like them a bunch
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,910
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm more bike nerd/wrench

I'm more bike nerd/wrench
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,518
Posted By Germany_chris

I prefer a large platform because I have big feet

I prefer a large platform because I have big feet
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,377
Posted By Germany_chris

Whether you like my choices of bikes or not I...

Whether you like my choices of bikes or not I build my bikes which makes me less sensitive to price fluctuations because I don't buy everything at once but stuff has gotten silly, mid level group...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 585,031
Posted By Germany_chris

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Been in FL for a couple of days visiting my parents
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 56,196
Posted By Germany_chris

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Back in FL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By Germany_chris

That's beautiful

That's beautiful
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By Germany_chris

I finally built the VO Randonneur I bought last...

I finally built the VO Randonneur I bought last summer the most notable thing about the build where the brake calipers those Grand Cru brakes while are my style and they stop really well I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 585,031
Posted By Germany_chris

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More C&O goodness
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 585,031
Posted By Germany_chris

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I have a buddy training for a marathon so I got out on the C&O trail the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 13,987
Posted By Germany_chris

More than a couple years ago I went from a...

More than a couple years ago I went from a Colnago Master to a Serotta Legend Ti, that Serotta is the only bike I regret selling it did everything right and comfortably but I was chasing what that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 56,196
Posted By Germany_chris

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Visiting my parents in FL
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 585,031
Posted By Germany_chris

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Visiting my parents in FL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 11,684
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm not a proportional 6'2" with a 31" inseam w/...

I'm not a proportional 6'2" with a 31" inseam w/ cycling shoes so I need some reach/effective top tube the problem with small frames for me is I feel like I'm riding on them not in them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,666
Posted By Germany_chris

He was criticizing the the people getting hot...

He was criticizing the the people getting hot under the collar because Shell sponsored cycling...cause oil
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
Posted By Germany_chris

I guess I wasn't clear, rather than buying a...

I guess I wasn't clear, rather than buying a campy freehub body for the wheels just use a Shimano cassette, provided it's 11sp.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
Posted By Germany_chris

If it's 11 speed Campy an 11 speed Shimano...

If it's 11 speed Campy an 11 speed Shimano cassette will work
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,179
Posted By Germany_chris

it wasn’t a criticism and I don’t dislike the...

it wasn’t a criticism and I don’t dislike the bike bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,179
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm 6'2" and could do pull ups off that top tube,...

I'm 6'2" and could do pull ups off that top tube, are you Shaq's dad
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,979
Posted By Germany_chris

I thought we settled this debate years ago, short...

I thought we settled this debate years ago, short cranks allow you to get into a more aero position because of leg to hip angles and it opend your stomach somewhat..

I still like my longer cranks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By Germany_chris

VO Rando Frame

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,999
Posted By Germany_chris

It 16t teeth is pretty standard, and if you don't...

It 16t teeth is pretty standard, and if you don't figure it out it will continue to happen
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,325
Posted By Germany_chris

Both of my 11sp campy bikes run Shimano cassettes...

Both of my 11sp campy bikes run Shimano cassettes the spacing is virtually identical
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,999
Posted By Germany_chris

I think I’d figure out why you’re dropping chains

I think I’d figure out why you’re dropping chains
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,822
Views: 1,173,705
Posted By Germany_chris

you could drill the crown then just use a big HB...

you could drill the crown then just use a big HB bag
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,575
Posted By Germany_chris

I don't wear gloves either so I ride with leather...

I don't wear gloves either so I ride with leather bar tape to deal with hand sweat.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By Germany_chris

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I'll just keep mine running
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,999
Posted By Germany_chris

Depending on the BB I might be interested in...

Depending on the BB I might be interested in buying it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,828
Posted By Germany_chris

The bike is here, in one piece, and rideable. ...

The bike is here, in one piece, and rideable.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,828
Posted By Germany_chris

My bike and I are on a flight back to the states,...

My bike and I are on a flight back to the states, the bike bag it was packed in was less than the couplers but we’ll see if it arrives safely.

What surprised me was the no big deal attitude I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-23, 03:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,669
Posted By Germany_chris

I can get my 2x to run the whole cassette without...

I can get my 2x to run the whole cassette without rubbing but I can’t on the 3x
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,035
Posted By Germany_chris

Do the other RHD countries do right front...

Do the other RHD countries do right front braking? I know we have some folks here from Japan
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,590
Posted By Germany_chris

Why not a Disc Trucker with its extended head...

Why not a Disc Trucker with its extended head tube?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,138
Posted By Germany_chris

The reason I didn’t bring up Berthoud is the...

The reason I didn’t bring up Berthoud is the cost, if the OP is looking for a cheap Brooks they’re not going to stretch to the 200+ to get a Berthoud
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By Germany_chris

Germans ride bike for transportation and have the...

Germans ride bike for transportation and have the infrastructure to reflect that, what’s the big deal?
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,429
Posted By Germany_chris

I know this comment is intended to evoke a...

I know this comment is intended to evoke a reaction so here’s mine…
If life is flat 80+ miles is what I plan when travelling, 40-60 if I need to climb.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By Germany_chris

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,965
Posted By Germany_chris

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,897
Posted By Germany_chris

You can’t put a triple on my Karate Monkey, you...

You can’t put a triple on my Karate Monkey, you might be able to get a mountain double to work.
Forum: Touring
09-23-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By Germany_chris

Well I bought an EVOC rolling bike bag so I hope...

Well I bought an EVOC rolling bike bag so I hope everything goes well
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