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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,692
Posted By Camilo

Aside from the post-pandemic drop, I'm thinking...

Aside from the post-pandemic drop, I'm thinking that people who are nostalgic for 70s and 80s "classic" bikes are now aging out of the market. As a demographic, they're (we're) at best plateauing in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 382
Posted By Camilo

I love my Force AXS bike. But the proprietary...

I love my Force AXS bike. But the proprietary flat top chain, and incompatibility with even other Sram drive trains, other 12 speed chains, let alone Shimano or Campag, is really souring me on Sram,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By Camilo

Wear bike shorts too. If you don't like the...

Wear bike shorts too. If you don't like the spandex look, get some shorts made for riding with a padded liner. I use both types. The padded liner I can wear with any suitable shorts I own, but were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 359
Posted By Camilo

I always wear white helmets, no difference for...

I always wear white helmets, no difference for summer or winter. For visibility and less heat absorption from the sun.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,547
Posted By Camilo

Those are motorcycles, not bicycles. Or to parse...

Those are motorcycles, not bicycles. Or to parse a bit - mopeds, not bicycles. It's not a moral judgement to state this fact.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,024
Posted By Camilo

What do you want? Higher gears or lower gears....

What do you want? Higher gears or lower gears. You have a bike you've obviously ridden a lot. You should be able to decide what range you want compared to what you have. What we think is irrelevant.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,631
Posted By Camilo

I'm well above the scatter graph of pro cyclists,...

I'm well above the scatter graph of pro cyclists, but still liked (past tense, but still a little) to play a weight weenie game within a modest budget. Still like lightweight-ish bikes.

By the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 382
Posted By Camilo

I was reluctant to post that because, although I...

I was reluctant to post that because, although I "usually" am prepared for stuff to happen, I often lack something I knew I might have needed. No holier than thou intended.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 807
Posted By Camilo

I use the Raptor on my wife's Outback with stock...

I use the Raptor on my wife's Outback with stock bladed/aero/non-round bars, as well as when I put round crossbars on my Impreza. These are "universal clamps" which I also have on my Rocket Box, fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 382
Posted By Camilo

I hope it works out, and let us know. Although it...

I hope it works out, and let us know. Although it sounds like the shop did you a good favor, I wonder why they didn't understand what kind of link you needed. That's a pretty basic level of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 396
Posted By Camilo

byrd48 What's the difference between "clincher"...

byrd48 What's the difference between "clincher" and "tubeless"? Aren't they both clincher - one being used with a tube, one without? It's not like one is a clincher and the other a tubular aka sewup....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,258
Posted By Camilo

Why not just measure it?

Why not just measure it?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 453
Posted By Camilo

I tried friction shifting (DT, not bar end) with...

I tried friction shifting (DT, not bar end) with a 9 speed bike and it was too fussy for my liking. And I friction shifted 5-8 speeds for many, many years.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,631
Posted By Camilo

Yeah, we've never heard that one before.

Yeah, we've never heard that one before.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By Camilo

The end of chain drops has always been careful...

The end of chain drops has always been careful installation and adjustment of the front derailleur. But what do I know, I only have 4 Sram bikes I built and maintain - two mechanical (Force and Red)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 622
Posted By Camilo

Get a mid-drive conversion kit. Or even cheaper...

Get a mid-drive conversion kit. Or even cheaper and simpler, a front wheel hub drive conversion kit.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 3,092
Posted By Camilo

I'm hearing Norm MacDonald delivering that line! ...

I'm hearing Norm MacDonald delivering that line!

The reason it fell out of favor is BECAUSE IT'S WOOD
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 807
Posted By Camilo

I will add to this, lifting even a lightweight...

I will add to this, lifting even a lightweight bike and getting it clamped onto a roof rack can be unwieldy.

And the possible danger of driving into a garage. This is no help to the OP's actual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, I have a Microshift 1X9 Advent on a gravel...

FWIW, I have a Microshift 1X9 Advent on a gravel bike. Works perfectly even though it's lower-end Microshift. I greatly prefer the shifting ergonomics of Microshift to Shimano, although my first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,368
Posted By Camilo

There's only one rule of chain lube: Lube is...

There's only one rule of chain lube:

Lube is good; no lube is bad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,794
Posted By Camilo

No

No
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,075
Posted By Camilo

Group rides can be fun if everyone is reasonably...

Group rides can be fun if everyone is reasonably within the same fitness level so you can stick together. If I'm too slow, it ends up being a solo ride anyway so I don't bother making the effort to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 837
Posted By Camilo

My guess is that it's most likely the old,...

My guess is that it's most likely the old, neglected chain and/or needing rear derailleur adjustment. Both are easy and cheap even if you have someone do it for you. However, it could be a damaged...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,214
Posted By Camilo

To start, find a Shimano 8 or 9 speed mountain...

To start, find a Shimano 8 or 9 speed mountain bike derailleur (Deore family) and a 34t or 36t 10 speed cassette. It will work fine with your 10 speed shifters. Good used RDs of that family are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 922
Posted By Camilo

Yeah, I put black electrical tape on all of our...

Yeah, I put black electrical tape on all of our seat posts routinely. It's just automatic once the height is set properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By Camilo

The OP's bike has been adapted beyond this, but...

The OP's bike has been adapted beyond this, but just FWIW, it's pretty easy to adapt/convert a BB/PF30 to a Shimano Hollowtech, or really, any crankset.

I used this thread together PF BB to adapt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 922
Posted By Camilo

You're going to buy a new repair stand, not for...

You're going to buy a new repair stand, not for your bikes, but for a friend's? Whew.

You can also just hang the bike from the nose of the saddle and if you are just a bit careful, can do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 526
Posted By Camilo

I've told this story before, but I had Campagnolo...

I've told this story before, but I had Campagnolo 8 speed indexed DT shifters and a Shimano 8 speed hub/cassette and a Campy 8 speed RD. I had purchased a Shiftmate for that combination, but forgot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,956
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, Colorado Cyclist is having what they're...

FWIW, Colorado Cyclist is having what they're calling a going out of business sale, with pretty good discounts. I just bought a couple each of GP5000 and Gatorskins for a great price. Their shipping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,680
Posted By Camilo

Get some sunglasses with cheaters in them!...

Get some sunglasses with cheaters in them! Although I have some nice progressive lens sunglasses, my spares are various colors of safety glasses I like with cheaters in them. I see recently that some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 957
Posted By Camilo

I've read the thread, but might have missed...

I've read the thread, but might have missed something or misunderstood the ultimate goal. I know that DT shifters are to be avoided and that there is a Campy RD with a Shimano rear hub.

If it were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 957
Posted By Camilo

What kind of drive train are you planning on -...

What kind of drive train are you planning on - for instance 6 or 7 speed rear? 8 or more rear?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 549
Posted By Camilo

There's at least three or four within 15 minutes...

There's at least three or four within 15 minutes of where I live in a small city of about 25,000 that have complete selection of metric and SAE fasteners of various materials, grades and types...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Camilo

Should be in the Classic and Vintage sales...

Should be in the Classic and Vintage sales subforum
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 148
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, if you're interested you can find RXS (not...

FWIW, if you're interested you can find RXS (not rsx) pedals on EBay pretty regularly. I've bought a couple
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,375
Posted By Camilo

Although I have road shoes and pedals for my...

Although I have road shoes and pedals for my three road bikes, my gravel bikes have MTB pedals, and if/when the road pedals or shoes wear out, I plan to switch to all pedals with 2-bolt/mtb cleat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By Camilo

Nah, not really. I have CF and titanium with Sram...

Nah, not really. I have CF and titanium with Sram Red and Force. My "good" gravel bike is a Lynskey titanium with Sram AXS Force. My "traveling" gravel bike which i keep with our RV in another state,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 604
Posted By Camilo

A new hanger needs to be checked for alignment....

A new hanger needs to be checked for alignment. So that's something you should do anyway. With a tool, it's an easy DIY to learn, as is derailleur adjustment, indexing, etc.

I've been using an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By Camilo

Now I'm remembering my old Supercourse- Late in...

Now I'm remembering my old Supercourse- Late in its life with me, I replaced the stem with a "better" (looking anyway) one that had a better reach than original, and an alloy cotterless crankset,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By Camilo

I'm keeping my eye out for a 21-1/2" Super...

I'm keeping my eye out for a 21-1/2" Super Course. I had a red one I bought used/like new in 1978. It had a steel cotterless crank, Simplex derailleurs and shifters and an Ideale leather saddle. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,539
Posted By Camilo

Has anyone ever worn out an inexpensive headset...

Has anyone ever worn out an inexpensive headset like Velo Orange?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,538
Posted By Camilo

Do it. The 9 speed hub will take any 9 or 10...

Do it. The 9 speed hub will take any 9 or 10 speed cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,459
Posted By Camilo

I just use expansion plugs that extend into the...

I just use expansion plugs that extend into the steer tube enough to back up both stem clamp bolts. Then I don't worry about how many spacers are above the stem, aesthetics aside. Plus, I'm careful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,432
Posted By Camilo

I use a Park CC4 or Pedros Chain Checker Plus for...

I use a Park CC4 or Pedros Chain Checker Plus for quick on the bike checks. Between my wife and I we have 10 bikes I maintain, including 8, 9, 10 and 12 speed road and MTB. I've switched the 8 and 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,527
Posted By Camilo

Why I never offer to "tune up" or repair a...

Why I never offer to "tune up" or repair a friend's bike. I do help on the road with obvious adjustments - FD or rim brake rubbing, RD indexing are about it. Maybe help change a tire on the road....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 902
Posted By Camilo

Maybe try a hair dryer instead of a heat gun

Maybe try a hair dryer instead of a heat gun
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 902
Posted By Camilo

Even just plain water can solve the problem....

Even just plain water can solve the problem. That's all I ever use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 902
Posted By Camilo

hmm

hmm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By Camilo

Not the difference between front and rear teeth,...

Not the difference between front and rear teeth, but the ratio. And yes, that ration would be a good point of comparison if the wheel /tire circumference is held constant. It's an easy way of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,472
Posted By Camilo

Actually, your premise of compromises that are...

Actually, your premise of compromises that are needed doesn't apply to me. If I find the size I want, I build up from a frame and fork. It it comes with parts, I use the ones that I want and replace...
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