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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 185
Posted By shelbyfv

I wonder if OP actually knows what a chainstay...

I wonder if OP actually knows what a chainstay is? First he seemed surprised to learn there are two, now he's posted a pic that doesn't even show the chainstay/dropout interface in question. :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 111
Posted By shelbyfv

Have you had similar brakes on other bikes that...

Have you had similar brakes on other bikes that worked well? If these have never worked properly I'd seek pro assistance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By shelbyfv

First sentence says it all.:roflmao:

First sentence says it all.:roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 238
Posted By shelbyfv

These days a max tire width of 28mm seems very...

These days a max tire width of 28mm seems very limiting.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 510
Posted By shelbyfv

I think it will be easy to sell your DA Di2 to...

I think it will be easy to sell your DA Di2 to someone who wants to upgrade from SRAM. Go for it. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,439
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep:thumb:

Yep:thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 185
Posted By shelbyfv

:foo: Wut? There is only one left AFAIK and it's...

:foo: Wut? There is only one left AFAIK and it's bent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 185
Posted By shelbyfv

Looks as if the left dropout/chain stay is...

Looks as if the left dropout/chain stay is damaged. $0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 400
Posted By shelbyfv

Well heck, if the ride is too expensive, just...

Well heck, if the ride is too expensive, just poach it. You've paid taxes for the roads, right? :twitchy: :roflmao:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,232
Posted By shelbyfv

I appreciated the info about frame construction...

I appreciated the info about frame construction and OP obviously needed the explanation of trail. :thumb: I had a nice rim brake Lynskey and have recommended them for years w/o reservation. I'm...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-11-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,495
Posted By shelbyfv

Wonder how this ride turned out. Bet there was...

Wonder how this ride turned out. Bet there was heat and humidity!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,439
Posted By shelbyfv

Hard to figure why OP would want to revive this...

Hard to figure why OP would want to revive this embarrassing thread. :foo:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^At least he's consistent. Quantity over...

^^^At least he's consistent. Quantity over quality every time in his world. :twitchy:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By shelbyfv

Totally compatible. Double check that your...

Totally compatible. Double check that your chainrings are properly positioned.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By shelbyfv

So full bum bike configuration! Here's your...

So full bum bike configuration! Here's your thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/545644-flipped-drop-bars-uhhhh.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 226
Posted By shelbyfv

In the Liv lineup Avail Advanced with 105 would...

In the Liv lineup Avail Advanced with 105 would be the most comparable in component level. Move up from there if you are looking for bike related "gains."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,677
Posted By shelbyfv

Agree. :twitchy:

Agree. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 510
Posted By shelbyfv

If you have legit complaints about your DA disc...

If you have legit complaints about your DA disc brakes, something is amiss with the set-up. Take it to the shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By shelbyfv

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/911x707/screenshot_2024_06_08_8_26_05_pm_6a7babfdddb566e657ae688ce790502eb407b827.png
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 385
Posted By shelbyfv

Cool. :rolleyes:

Cool. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 813
Posted By shelbyfv

Welcome back, been awhile! :beer:

Welcome back, been awhile! :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 770
Posted By shelbyfv

Imagine!! Take every opportunity to drop those...

Imagine!! Take every opportunity to drop those poseurs on the climbs. :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm running 38mm GK slicks tubeless @40 PSI on...

I'm running 38mm GK slicks tubeless @40 PSI on the road. I don't think you can do better in a fat road tire. I had some RH in 35mm with tubes but didn't care for them. To keep the back tire from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By shelbyfv

What a find! Worth every penny of $500. Don't...

What a find! Worth every penny of $500. Don't let this one slip away! :beer:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 393
Posted By shelbyfv

I think you should buy it for $200. Happy now?

I think you should buy it for $200. Happy now?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 393
Posted By shelbyfv

Clearly someone in this thread is a clown....

Clearly someone in this thread is a clown. :roflmao:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 393
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, not a PX-10 but thanks for the cut and...

Yep, not a PX-10 but thanks for the cut and paste. :rolleyes: It might be worth $50 if no rust and all components in good shape. This one is scrap. Also, why are you wasting time on crap like this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,668
Posted By shelbyfv

Above 15% is when my front wheel wants to lift...

Above 15% is when my front wheel wants to lift and I'm too frozen in fear to change my position. It would hurt to topple over even at 2 mph. :o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,640
Posted By shelbyfv

I don't have radar (yet) but I recharge my...

I don't have radar (yet) but I recharge my blinkie, Wahoo, phone and laptop every day. The Kindle every few days. It's less trouble than flossing. :twitchy:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 651
Posted By shelbyfv

It's since been corrected but the same malaprop...

It's since been corrected but the same malaprop surfaced in OP's duplicate thread in General. Microsoft rules all. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

BITD I used road triples because there wasn't any...

BITD I used road triples because there wasn't any practical alternative for the easy gears I needed. I learned to operate and set them up and it wasn't a big deal. However, with more cogs in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

OP posted he signed up for the Bike Ride Across...

OP posted he signed up for the Bike Ride Across GA, it's running this week. Be interesting to learn which of the stable he's riding.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 651
Posted By shelbyfv

You sure about that?

You sure about that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By shelbyfv

And an SL7 with Di2 for $4500 USD. New with no...

And an SL7 with Di2 for $4500 USD. New with no sketchy provenance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,301
Posted By shelbyfv

Happy it's resolved, hope the kid enjoys it. ...

Happy it's resolved, hope the kid enjoys it. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,949
Posted By shelbyfv

Yet again Previous WM BSO thread...

Yet again Previous WM BSO thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1295662-walmart-bso-rides-unbound-gravel-could-they-finish.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,640
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, that's the one to get.:thumb:

Yep, that's the one to get.:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes! The Sora version comes with a carbon fork...

Yes! The Sora version comes with a carbon fork and proper thru axles. The Claris has aluminum fork and QRs, not so good with discs. Also old style square taper bottom bracket. The MSRP is $300...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 938
Posted By shelbyfv

Same thing happened to me once. Guy was a...

Same thing happened to me once. Guy was a notorious squirrel, nobody wanted to ride near him. He'd injured himself badly a couple of years before but apparently didn't learn from it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd choose the Topstone or Journeyer. The...

I'd choose the Topstone or Journeyer. The Synapse won't give you clearance for large enough tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 415
Posted By shelbyfv

I previously used Frame Saver but recently tried...

I previously used Frame Saver but recently tried Fluid Film because it was readily available and handy for other stuff as well. Seemed to work just fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 351
Posted By shelbyfv

All that work on a BB that has 98K miles on it to...

All that work on a BB that has 98K miles on it to possibly save $25.:foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,640
Posted By shelbyfv

Absolutely buy the radar, a couple of cameras as...

Absolutely buy the radar, a couple of cameras as well. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,668
Posted By shelbyfv

I'll bite. Shocked, shocked! to learn a BSO can...

I'll bite. Shocked, shocked! to learn a BSO can be ridden 200 miles w/o failure. :rolleyes:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 938
Posted By shelbyfv

Not sure about the "mix" part but everyone is...

Not sure about the "mix" part but everyone is entitled to an opinion. :beer:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 938
Posted By shelbyfv

Depends on why doesn't it?

Depends on why doesn't it?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 938
Posted By shelbyfv

Cycling doesn't suit everyone.

Cycling doesn't suit everyone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,319
Posted By shelbyfv

I liked the full size pumps but I never had one...

I liked the full size pumps but I never had one that would stay in place under the top tube w/o an ugly Velcro strap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,588
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^^ But there is little attention gained or...

^^^^ But there is little attention gained or entertainment provided with rational.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,012
Posted By shelbyfv

A&S (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/)...

A&S (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/) people enjoy these threads. Over and over....
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