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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

isn't there a time of year restriction for...

isn't there a time of year restriction for studs.....or only for cars :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 579
Posted By squirtdad

dropped in hopes of getting better (cold) for...

dropped in hopes of getting better (cold) for Tour de France) https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/sepp-kuss-exits-criterium-du-dauphine-in-precautionary-move-ahead-of-tour-de-france/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 579
Posted By squirtdad

and Sepp Kuss may be the GC lead for the team...

and Sepp Kuss may be the GC lead for the team this year after all the injuries
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By squirtdad

fork shows it is very early for sure

fork shows it is very early for sure
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,605
Views: 466,499
Posted By squirtdad

cat is moving from helping with bikes to being a...

cat is moving from helping with bikes to being a barrista....still useless orange cat :D
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8,867
Views: 1,170,038
Posted By squirtdad

just got these super nice record pedals and toe...

just got these super nice record pedals and toe clips from jdawginsc you can see the planned straps and brake pads in the back

got all my parts ready for next build....
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 440
Posted By squirtdad

all of this has pretty much been covered, but...

all of this has pretty much been covered, but many things can make a bike "feel" great

in my experience it involves a just right fit, with characteristics like flex etc that suit the rider and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 440
Posted By squirtdad

off topic, but in line with this "information" ...

off topic, but in line with this "information"

BITD my brother worked at a service station (like a gas station but with mechanics) in my hometown of Chinook, MT
A little old lady (OG LOL) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8,867
Views: 1,170,038
Posted By squirtdad

have a frame in the works to be...

have a frame in the works to be acquired......which changed my target parts build a bit, but still dealing with 80% of stuff from my stash (of course i did get the record group, just because a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 579
Posted By squirtdad

came out on june 11th

came out on june 11th
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 256
Posted By squirtdad

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on...

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on clipless pedals...... now it makes sense
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 579
Posted By squirtdad

Who else is watching the Netflix Tour de France documentary?

anyone else watching the second season (or the first for that matter) of the Netflix tour de france documentary

I find it fascinating, I am watching it in French with the subtitles, seem better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,736
Posted By squirtdad

this is me except no checking messages or...

this is me except no checking messages or playlist

one thing to note is that the drop on a lot of modern bikes is such that riding on the hoods is lower that is was with classic bikes, if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 275
Posted By squirtdad

this: high end tires make a huge difference, a...

this: high end tires make a huge difference, a high end 32 will be smoother than a lowend 35.

I was amazed at the difference when I first found this out years ago
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 908
Posted By squirtdad

remember N+1 where N is the number of bikes...

remember N+1 where N is the number of bikes you have now, N+1 is the number of bikes you need :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 361
Posted By squirtdad

repeat post from other thread Looked at the...

repeat post from other thread

Looked at the specs https://www.bikeroar.com/products/sc...-30-2013/specs (https://www.bikeroar.com/products/scott/foil-30-2013/specs)

upgrading shifting/braking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 908
Posted By squirtdad

Looked at the specs...

Looked at the specs https://www.bikeroar.com/products/scott/foil-30-2013/specs

upgrading shifting/braking will not really get you anything unless you really want electronic in which case it would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 290
Posted By squirtdad

pictures when you get enough posts will go a long...

pictures when you get enough posts will go a long way

it would be surprising not to have frame damage with what is described, but there is not a lot of detail so really hard to tell advise without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8,867
Views: 1,170,038
Posted By squirtdad

Christophe leather straps and Kool stop pads both...

Christophe leather straps and Kool stop pads both via Amazon for the next, not revealed build. One more package and all is in place except for the frame
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 512
Posted By squirtdad

maybe something like one of the that goes from...

maybe something like one of the that goes from light to med tint vs med to dark?

I have have pair and like them

that said, my similar situation is going from bright to dark shade when going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 451
Posted By squirtdad

I have had same problem....which is pain in 100...

I have had same problem....which is pain in 100 degree weather after pumping up the tube.

when I put new tubes on I tighten the core, often not super tight from factory

I carry a park core tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 355
Posted By squirtdad

another option is to look to see if there is a...

another option is to look to see if there is a local bike co-op, bike kitchen or other bike charity that has used wheels. put one of those on and save money for better quality bike (even used)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

unless you manufacture calls for using carbon...

unless you manufacture calls for using carbon paste and are over torquing the seatpost clamp so it doesn't slip with grease :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,155
Posted By squirtdad

clearly a keeper and clearly so is wife now...

clearly a keeper and clearly so is wife

now time to learn the term N+1 (applies to bikes, not wives)

Congrats
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

Looking back my wording was really imprecise ...

Looking back my wording was really imprecise
1) was trying to say that carbon bikes seatposts should have carbon paste not just grease (however more on that later in the post)
2) I think this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 788
Posted By squirtdad

read the article, nothing in this ...

read the article, nothing in this international ring involved homeless drug addicts, it was organized criminals not the strawman blame the homeless addict stereo type (who I never see riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 788
Posted By squirtdad

like driving a manual car... so few youngsters...

like driving a manual car... so few youngsters can drive those anymore
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By squirtdad

concur :D

concur :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By squirtdad

I am hoping it will take longer as plan is to...

I am hoping it will take longer as plan is to spend more time biking, kayaking etc since I am not officially retired and not wasting company time on Bike forums

have not met this gentleman that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By squirtdad

10000 post.......thanks all

Just happened to glance at my post count and it was 9999

so for 10,000th (my count better be right or I will be embarrased)

thanks all for help, discussions, input, entertainment,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 347
Posted By squirtdad

looks like remnants of a rubber rim tape yes...

looks like remnants of a rubber rim tape

yes need rim tape. Velox cloth for older style rims for the win
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 894
Posted By squirtdad

I carry both C02 (2 cartridges) and a pump. If...

I carry both C02 (2 cartridges) and a pump. If I had to carry only one it would be a pump.

2 rides ago I used co2 to fill up a slow leak got me 2 more miles to one block from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By squirtdad

not sure is this helps but As always talk to...

not sure is this helps but

As always talk to your doctor......ever person is very different

but look into a vegan or very vegetable forward diet vs a carb restricted diet. It can be way more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 287
Posted By squirtdad

126 campy ???? ...

126 campy ???? https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1295742-nos-campy-record-axle-assembly-w-nos-campy-bearings.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

this may be of interest.....I posted earlier, ...

this may be of interest.....I posted earlier, but the instructions that came from the builder of my custom steel bike called very specifically for using carbon paste for the seatpost, no matter what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

Admitted small sample size 1) friends that I...

Admitted small sample size

1) friends that I have helped have had problems with slippage when using grease and not carbon paste
2) several friends and really good professional mechanics have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,835
Posted By squirtdad

good detail point I recall someone making...

good detail point

I recall someone making adapters that could be used for shimano style shifters, the question is if the mounting block on the frame similar? I would not be surprised if someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 387
Posted By squirtdad

agree, but also because it is splined triple...

agree, but also because it is splined triple butted, 85 would have been triple butted, no splines (or at least my 85 team was)

nice bike someone will have fun with this one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

wrong any old grease does not work for carbon ...

wrong any old grease does not work for carbon

follow what manufacturer requires or risk voiding warranty
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,251
Posted By squirtdad

this might be difficult..... i.e letting...

this might be difficult..... i.e letting perfection get in the way of really good, Just saying and some of these bikes are really at an 8/10 level
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

Carbon bikes are not normally not designed for a...

Carbon bikes are not normally not designed for a kick stand. you torqued an area, seatpost clamp/seatpost designed for clamping so it will have required strengths.

Just because you can clamp one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do...

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do it.

yes is does matter... grease won't hold and will need lots of cleaning for when you get the correct stuff

and then if it won't hold you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,346
Posted By squirtdad

all super good information.... just to note, I...

all super good information.... just to note, I pulled this pic from the CLC (they sell the stich an glue kits to make the trailer and the boats in the picture), it is not my set up.

no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,982
Posted By squirtdad

park has it also ...

park has it also https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/supergrip-carbon-and-alloy-assembly-compound-sac-2

helps keep seat post positioned without needing lots of torque

Interestingly enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By squirtdad

Brewed or americano third gen or forth gen? ...

Brewed or americano
third gen or forth gen?
Did you grind your own beans?;
what ratio coffee to water?
what water temp
what brewing tool/technique (pour over, aeropress, immersion dripper,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,346
Posted By squirtdad

you could look at roof racks on the trailer. I...

you could look at roof racks on the trailer. I have seen that, but have not personal experiences

clc stich and glue trailer with racks
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,251
Posted By squirtdad

there is this one us made masi ...

there is this one us made masi https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1295687-sale-original-paint-1974-masi-gran-criterium-mc58-56-5-cm-ctc-1800-a.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,296
Posted By squirtdad

my prediction is that sooner than most would...

my prediction is that sooner than most would expect is thhat entry bikes...even BSO will be 1 x electronic wireless shifting, once there is a group cheap enough to be lest costly that installing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,066
Posted By squirtdad

upgrading can get expensive fast as the quote...

upgrading can get expensive fast as the quote from the shop shows

yes you can do 11 speed on your 9 speed wheel, but you have to get a specific cassette. typical is the shimano 11/34 HG700
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,572
Posted By squirtdad

I think there will be more gains that you would...

I think there will be more gains that you would think due to 1) better aerodynamics and 2) position with better biomechanics

I notice the difference when i ride my upright position bike,...
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