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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 254
Posted By mstateglfr

I have tektro 837AL Vbrakes in my drip bar...

I have tektro 837AL Vbrakes in my drip bar commute bike- bought em 2 years ago for $26 total on ebay. I replaced the pads with some better quality replaceable pads that were like $8 on closeout...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 293
Posted By mstateglfr

Checkpoints with 2x cranks... ...

Checkpoints with 2x cranks...
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/gravel-bikes/checkpoint/checkpoint-alr/checkpoint-alr-3/p/47530/?colorCode=tan...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By mstateglfr

Unsure what 'scary Chinese Schwinn drama' is, but...

Unsure what 'scary Chinese Schwinn drama' is, but cool that the bike works and you use it.
Odd way to celebrate 20 years of use though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By mstateglfr

It isn't a gimmick to me, even if someone doesn't...

It isn't a gimmick to me, even if someone doesn't change it after it's initially set.
You get 2 geometry and ride feel options and can choose which works best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By mstateglfr

Neat looking Garneau. These are gravel...

Neat looking Garneau.

These are gravel bikes? One looks like a 15yo road bike and the other looks like a 10-15yo CX bike from shortly before disc brakes took off.

Anyways, thats a cool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 36,496
Posted By mstateglfr

Its a thread from 4 years ago that was dug up and...

Its a thread from 4 years ago that was dug up and revived by a new poster who wasnt even interested in the initial topic and instead just wanted to ask a related question.
There is nothing to add...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 36,496
Posted By mstateglfr

So your point was that talk should be about newer...

So your point was that talk should be about newer steels and not CroMo.
And in order to to support your point about newer steels, you linked an article from 35 years ago that lists better steels,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 312
Posted By mstateglfr

This is true for some people and totally wrong...

This is true for some people and totally wrong for some people.
It's why there are so many types of saddles- different curves, widths, lengths, tapers, materials, etc. No one saddle design works...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 36,496
Posted By mstateglfr

For what its worth, there are steels that have...

For what its worth, there are steels that have been developed in the 35 years since that link's info.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,460
Posted By mstateglfr

I am not saying it is impossible to make money...

I am not saying it is impossible to make money and sell things that a person likes.
It's a fallacy that I posed the fallacy you responded to.

You said you see no point in seeking anything...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,460
Posted By mstateglfr

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,460
Posted By mstateglfr

Perhaps a point would be to ensure a consistent...

Perhaps a point would be to ensure a consistent revenue stream by making currently popular products available for sale?
I mean, it is your livelihood and whatnot, so that seems like a good thing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 337
Posted By mstateglfr

Your rear derailleur cant handle the amount of...

Your rear derailleur cant handle the amount of chain wrap that is needed to run a 50/34 crank and an 11-50 cassette. Your derailleur also isnt designed to reach low enough to shift a 50t cog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 697
Posted By mstateglfr

Do you want to see examples? Do you want to...

Do you want to see examples?
Do you want to hear about the history of specific racks?
Do you want to just jot random thoughts down and use this thread as your own personal notes journal?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,460
Posted By mstateglfr

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 687
Posted By mstateglfr

I have 2 cycling related tattoos on my right...

I have 2 cycling related tattoos on my right calf. One in the middle back and one on the outside.
I also have a tattoo on the outside of my other calf.

Oddly, I don't view myself as a tattooed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By mstateglfr

If your current bike fits well, just update it. ...

If your current bike fits well, just update it.
Some Micronew shifters off of ebay, a used compact crank, some entry level wheels, a new chain, and a new cassette will cost about $300 and you will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By mstateglfr

Wrap flush with the bar end. I have used...

Wrap flush with the bar end.
I have used suntour bacon's, shimano bar ends, and Microshift bar ends- none had enough room to tuck tape in. Maybe the thinnest bar tape would work to tuck?...I'm not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 876
Posted By mstateglfr

Cannondale Touring frames had chainstays of 460mm...

Cannondale Touring frames had chainstays of 460mm or shorter. And thru the years, most couldn't fit wider than a 35mm tire.

Neither the chainstay length or tire width are close to what the OP...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 876
Posted By mstateglfr

I get that 430mm stays on a track bike is not the...

I get that 430mm stays on a track bike is not the norm...but that is a whole lot closer to typical than what you are asking for there- stays longer than 500mm with clearance for a 70mm tire.

Yes I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By mstateglfr

please suggest which headset the OP should...

please suggest which headset the OP should purchase, to achieve the stated goal.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,609
Posted By mstateglfr

OK. Not an issue I've ever experienced,...

OK.


Not an issue I've ever experienced, and I use bulk Sunlite brake housing I purchased 5 years ago off of Amazon on my rim brake bikes, but you do you and buy DA cables and housing if that's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By mstateglfr

So their returns policies are clearly stated and...

So their returns policies are clearly stated and you say you should have seen them...but they are. Ot a reputable brand because their returns policies aren't what you want?
I don't see why you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By mstateglfr

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By mstateglfr

I tried a neopro jersey a few years ago. I...

I tried a neopro jersey a few years ago.
I wear XL in Twin6 and Voler, but 2X in Rapha, Ornot, and Donkey Label.

NeoPro 2XL looked like a sausage casing on me. It was absurdly tight, even though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 876
Posted By mstateglfr

As mentioned already- Rivendell Appaloosa....

As mentioned already- Rivendell Appaloosa. Chainstays over 50cm and fits a 55mm tire.
As for a production bike that has over 50cm chainstays and fits a 70mm tire?...I haven't seen one. I also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 876
Posted By mstateglfr

An '89 Rock n Road had 43.5cm chainstays.

An '89 Rock n Road had 43.5cm chainstays.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 712
Posted By mstateglfr

Everything cool about late 80s Centurion smoked...

Everything cool about late 80s Centurion smoked paint road bikes, but in high end Paramount form!

What year is it? Tubing diameter and dropouts make it seem late 80s, but I'm guessing early 90s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,162
Posted By mstateglfr

BF is many things that aren't great, but toxic...

BF is many things that aren't great, but toxic due to male dominated activity? Nah. It's toxic for many reasons, but that really isn't one that I have seen over the last decade.
You need to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,162
Posted By mstateglfr

I comment on the poor definition of a term. You...

I comment on the poor definition of a term. You then respond with rant that questions why I am up in arms over being called out with that term?
I don't feel called out because I haven't virtue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 590
Posted By mstateglfr

Since this was posted right after I said some...

Since this was posted right after I said some earlier Cdale welds looked like poorly smoothed putty, I'll respond with clarification that I don't hate Cannondale.
My wife rode her Cannondale road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,162
Posted By mstateglfr

But if you say you stand with Ukraine and you do...

But if you say you stand with Ukraine and you do just that...is it still virtue signaling?
If you wore a face ask when it was socially common to, but you did it because you wanted to try and reduce...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,162
Posted By mstateglfr

It's unfortunate that someone is viewed as a...

It's unfortunate that someone is viewed as a creepy old man for simply starting small talk or saying a socially acceptable comment about roads.
People don't have to engage in small talk, but people...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 819
Posted By mstateglfr

Mike is a really cool dude and runs an awesome...

Mike is a really cool dude and runs an awesome business. Hope the build and fit work out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 590
Posted By mstateglfr

Bowed tubed and welds that were...quite 8 year...

Bowed tubed and welds that were...quite 8 year old does pottery, in appearance. I have seen so many 80s Cannondales with weld junctions that arent unsmooth...but also arent smoothed. Its like an 8...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,194
Posted By mstateglfr

Are they supposed to be 'so forgiving'? They...

Are they supposed to be 'so forgiving'?
They are certainly supposed to be more forgiving than road bikes designed to be ridden on paved roads, but most are still designed to be drop bar road bikes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,191
Posted By mstateglfr

^ 90% is half out of breath commentary while...

^ 90% is half out of breath commentary while riding and 10% is explaining the obvious while off the bike.

TLDR(or W?)-
- dude bought a cheap bike to see if he liked gravel riding.
- dude bought...
Forum: Touring
09-11-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,781
Posted By mstateglfr

Ok- since jet fuel is tax free, airlines can...

Ok- since jet fuel is tax free, airlines can charge less. And since airlines charge less, more people travel. And since more people travel, some areas experience crowds and over-tourism.
So a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 450
Posted By mstateglfr

Can't believe Campy isnt a popular OEM brand.**

Can't believe Campy isnt a popular OEM brand.**
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,240
Posted By mstateglfr

If the intention is to ride the bike as is, then...

If the intention is to ride the bike as is, then I would buy whichever has the drivetrain and components that are nicest and best set to allow me to enjoy riding a century.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,609
Posted By mstateglfr

It's been almost 2.5 years- build the bike.

It's been almost 2.5 years- build the bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 819
Posted By mstateglfr

Best of luck- finding production priced frames...

Best of luck- finding production priced frames that fit can be a slow and/or frustrating experience. I dont have mobility issues, but I am 6'5, so I am at the peak end of production frame sizes and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 819
Posted By mstateglfr

OP- another thing to consider is what handlebars...

OP- another thing to consider is what handlebars you use.

- short reach handlebars bring the levers closer.
- rider drop bars prop the bars up another 10-40mm.

Knowing the reach of your...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 819
Posted By mstateglfr

Comments- - The Lynskey GR300 can be a good...

Comments-
- The Lynskey GR300 can be a good deal from a cost perspective, if the frame geometry is something you like. I dont mean from a fit perspective, I mean from a riding perspective. The frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,715
Posted By mstateglfr

^ How to sound insightful without providing any...

^ How to sound insightful without providing any insight.
Of course markets and product segments can tank. These things can be objectively measured even.

Used SS/FG market from 15 years ago to...
Forum: Touring
09-09-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,781
Posted By mstateglfr

Say more on this, please. I dont track the...

Say more on this, please. I dont track the connection between kerosine being tax free and over-tourism.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By mstateglfr

That's a really nice frame and in my size-...

That's a really nice frame and in my size- jealous!
The head tube is quite possibly the steepest looking that I've ever seen. Maybe the perspective at which the pictures were taken is exaggerating...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By mstateglfr

Are the dumping em so quickly? You mention a...

Are the dumping em so quickly? You mention a couple on a local marketplace.
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