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06-20-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 41
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Posted By brockd15

I had a 1983 Voyageur SP years ago and converted...

I had a 1983 Voyageur SP years ago and converted it to 700c without any issues. Definitely worth if for the additional tire and rim options.
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06-15-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By brockd15

I don't unfortunately, but good to know. ...

I don't unfortunately, but good to know.



Yeah, I generally prefer to pick up things used in good shape (I'm frugal like that) but if nothing shows up then there are some on ebay I'll go with.
06-15-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By brockd15

ISO: Tektro r539 nutted brakes

Hey all,
The last thing I need to complete a build in progress is a set of silver Tektro r539 nutted brakes. Please let me know if you have any sitting unused!

I might be open to other mid reach...
04-01-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 762,351
Posted By brockd15

ISO a 1" to 1.125" Nitto threadless adapter if...

ISO a 1" to 1.125" Nitto threadless adapter if anyone has one. Or maybe another brand that has a flat edge between the two sizes instead on the weird curved/bulbous transition.
03-23-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,212
Posted By brockd15

Ah, if only! That would have been great because...

Ah, if only! That would have been great because at that time I was pretty beat and the one gas station open when I got there closed at 12am. I actually spent a little time in the post office lobby to...
03-22-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,212
Posted By brockd15

Looks like a great ride, and I can confirm it was...

Looks like a great ride, and I can confirm it was cold. I was doing a 400k the same day and passed through Schulenberg at about midnight and 185 miles. Maybe if this ride happens again I could see it...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,339
Posted By brockd15

This Quintana Roo is the first bike I bought and...

This Quintana Roo is the first bike I bought and the first I used to ride a brevet back in 2004. It's had multiple iterations and I rode it this weekend for a 400k.
...
10-12-22, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,080,235
Posted By brockd15

This is my 1983 Sequoia with a modern drivetrain....

This is my 1983 Sequoia with a modern drivetrain.
It's mostly Ultegra 8000 with a Dura Ace 9000 crankset and Tektro nutted brakes. HED Belgium wheelset with DT350 rear hub and SP dynamo front. Bars,...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,339
Posted By brockd15

I rode my 1983 Specialized Sequoia on a 400k this...

I rode my 1983 Specialized Sequoia on a 400k this weekend.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52410738244_c38835cb26_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/54173135@N08/72Mo6HY17v)
09-19-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 762,351
Posted By brockd15

Thanks, I'd be interested to hear more about what...

Thanks, I'd be interested to hear more about what you have.

No 650b conversion going on, at least not yet but maybe at some point. I'm actually trying to get a couple rando bikes finished up and...
09-15-22, 03:45 PM
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Posted By brockd15

ISO a few things if anyone here happens to have...

ISO a few things if anyone here happens to have them:

- FOUND Two nice condition downtube cable guides for barcons (or brifters)
- Nice nutted, mid-reach brakes in silver. Something like the...
06-04-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By brockd15

Hopefully I can make it to another Eroica. It's...

Hopefully I can make it to another Eroica. It's been within driving distance before but we're getting ready to move out of California so the logistics will be a little more difficult.

The Brooks...
06-04-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By brockd15

Bump for the Brooks.

Bump for the Brooks.
06-02-20, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 808
Posted By brockd15

I have this Sugino RD crankset that's 170mm with...

I have this Sugino RD crankset that's 170mm with a 42t ring.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1MDmuVANAD1BruoV6
05-27-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By brockd15

Added a pair of Gaerne G.Sincro+ in size 45.5 ...

Added a pair of Gaerne G.Sincro+ in size 45.5

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49942974266_5c5be0d137_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49942465878_317e0819ae_c.jpg
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05-26-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By brockd15

I would say they're a true 11.5 - 12. I'm usually...

I would say they're a true 11.5 - 12. I'm usually an 11.5 and they fit me pretty well. I think they would be too big if you're normally a 43.
05-26-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By brockd15

Italian MTB shoes - Sidi and Gaerne

A couple pairs of shoes here that I don't need. Preference will go to anyone who wants both, which I realize is unlikely since they fit differently, but still....

First up is a pair Sidi Dominator...
05-25-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By brockd15

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49928503392_0d...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49928503392_0d039b2dd6_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49927680813_9a0d5aa2d0_c.jpg
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05-25-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By brockd15

More pictures... ...

More pictures...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49927680183_4c51e038d7_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49927680218_823c5361fe_c.jpg
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05-23-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By brockd15

Pics added of the bar and stem

Pics added of the bar and stem
05-23-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By brockd15

I'll double check but I'm pretty sure it's -17....

I'll double check but I'm pretty sure it's -17. I'll get some pics also.

Thanks about the Davidson! I rode that in Eroica a couple years and and clearly cheated a little (or a lot) with the...
05-23-20, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By brockd15

***SOLD*** Brooks Pro / Soma Hwy 1 / Salsa stem

***** SOLD *****
- Vintage Brooks Pro. In pretty good shape with a bit of patina - $55
As seen on my Davidson
https://live.staticflickr.com/886/27433303588_6056a01373_c.jpg
...
05-22-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By brockd15

***SOLD*** 1987 Medici Pro Strada

****SOLD****

Hi all,
I recently found out I'll be moving soon soon so I need to start clearing out some stuff. I don't have a lot of detail on this Medici, unfortunately, but I got it last year...
09-14-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,516
Posted By brockd15

This is tempting but may be too tall for what I...

This is tempting but may be too tall for what I need. I need to do some measuring.
07-12-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7,673
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Posted By brockd15

I don't have a lot time for working on bikes...

I don't have a lot time for working on bikes lately, but my 1983 Sequoia is slowly coming along. That's an Ultegra 8000 FD, RD, and Shifters, along with a Dura Ace 9000 crankset and Suntour Superbe...
07-12-19, 12:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By brockd15

Right you are, it's a Suntour VX. I only have...

Right you are, it's a Suntour VX.
I only have an adjustable pin spanner but that was enough to get it out.

Thanks!
07-11-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By brockd15

Anybody recognize this bottom bracket?

I'm a bit stumped with this but confident that BF C&V will come to the rescue.

This is the bottom bracket on my 1983 Specialized Sequoia. Anybody recognize it, and if so, know what tool I need to...
Replies: 56
Views: 12,098
Posted By brockd15

Same here, and the time it takes to get through...

Same here, and the time it takes to get through these in France is a little worrying. I'm in the 84 hour group so hopefully it won't be quite as packed.



I see people mention food being...
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Views: 5,416
Posted By brockd15

Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Replies: 14
Views: 5,416
Posted By brockd15

Baxter's sounds like a good option but I can't...

Baxter's sounds like a good option but I can't find much good info on their website. Did you just email them to sign up for the drop bag service only?
07-10-19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 762,351
Posted By brockd15

That's the one, with 47mm-57mm reach.

That's the one, with 47mm-57mm reach.
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Views: 5,416
Posted By brockd15

Not using one at all would certainly simply the...

Not using one at all would certainly simply the logistics.
What do you plan to carry as far a clothing? What about power banks to charge a phone and/or gps? What else did you have in a drop bag...
Replies: 14
Views: 5,416
Posted By brockd15

PBP Drop Bags

I've finally confirmed I'll be going to Paris to do PBP this year (first timer) and now I've got a bunch of details to work out. One of those is drop bags. It seems that in the past the travel...
07-05-19, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,336
Posted By brockd15

I got a 26.8 Nitto S65 seatpost for my Sequoia.

I got a 26.8 Nitto S65 seatpost for my Sequoia.
06-28-19, 11:44 PM
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Posted By brockd15

I could use a set of nutted, long reach Superbe...

I could use a set of nutted, long reach Superbe brakes if they become available.
Replies: 56
Views: 12,230
Posted By brockd15

I used the vanilla Ensure Plus bottles that are...

I used the vanilla Ensure Plus bottles that are ~350 calories.
I had never had them before but they're really good. The hardest part was not chugging the whole bottle, instead trying to spread it...
Replies: 56
Views: 12,230
Posted By brockd15

Unfrosted Pop Tarts, pressed fruit bars, and...

Unfrosted Pop Tarts, pressed fruit bars, and Ensure on the bike worked well on my last 600k. McDonald's oatmeal was also good.

I focused on foods that were high in carbs but low in fat and...
Replies: 259
Views: 59,797
Posted By brockd15

I had almost the same experience on my 600k a...

I had almost the same experience on my 600k a couple weeks ago. When I got to the town before the town where the hotel was, I called and was told my room had been given to someone else because I...
05-31-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,080,235
Posted By brockd15

It looks like a PDW Takeout Basket ^^^ ...

It looks like a PDW Takeout Basket ^^^
https://ridepdw.com/products/takeout-basket?variant=19179552211001
Replies: 1,042
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Posted By brockd15

Very cool, I have 1983 and 1984 Sequoias in the...

Very cool, I have 1983 and 1984 Sequoias in the queue to be built up and taken out for a long ride.
Replies: 259
Views: 59,797
Posted By brockd15

I finished up my first Super Randonneur series...

I finished up my first Super Randonneur series last weekend with the Santa Cruz Randonneurs Surf City 600k. I did the same ride last year so I knew what I was getting into and that it would be tough....
05-07-19, 12:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,271
Posted By brockd15

I don't know this far in advance if I'll actually...

I don't know this far in advance if I'll actually be able to go, but I'm signed up anyway.
Long route again for me, and maybe this time around I'll get a bike ready early enough to test ride it...
Replies: 4
Views: 9,233
Posted By brockd15

Same problem here. Since the regular Elemnt (not...

Same problem here. Since the regular Elemnt (not Bolt) is a little bigger, you can use a regular Elemnt mount and a right angle USB cord and have enough room to charge it. The K-Edge will work fine...
Replies: 55
Views: 10,901
Posted By brockd15

This, especially with the goal just being to...

This, especially with the goal just being to finish. If the Rawland is more comfortable, doesn't matter if it's a little heavier or more touring oriented. The Giant looks like it's set up much more...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,339
Posted By brockd15

Here's my 1987 Davidson Discovery that I rode for...

Here's my 1987 Davidson Discovery that I rode for Eroica CA (long route, ~108 miles):

https://live.staticflickr.com/7870/32627215817_412c7b656a_c.jpg

And here's my Landshark that's I've ridden...
04-09-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 37,732
Posted By brockd15

On Saturday I realized that I had forgotten water...

On Saturday I realized that I had forgotten water bottles and my headlight mount! I was thinking about doing a shorter route this year and thought I may not have a choice if I couldn't work out the...
04-03-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 29,862
Posted By brockd15

Not sure how I missed this before... As for...

Not sure how I missed this before...

As for training, heh, you would think so, but....

Last year it was my first long ride in 3+ years, my mileage had exclusively been 16 miles a day of...
03-31-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,080,235
Posted By brockd15

Thanks! I'm using 6800 shifters and long cage...

Thanks!
I'm using 6800 shifters and long cage rear derailleur with an 8000 front derailleur (I'm not a fan of the long are design with 6800). I'm with you on the crankset. The four arm design grew...
03-31-19, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,080,235
Posted By brockd15

I just finished updating my Davidson Discovery to...

I just finished updating my Davidson Discovery to Ultegra 11 speed with a Dura Ace crankset. The wheels are HED Belgium with DT 240 front hub and Powertap G3 rear. I've had only one quick spin on it,...
03-26-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 29,862
Posted By brockd15

Here's my ride this year, a 1987 Davidson...

Here's my ride this year, a 1987 Davidson Challenge. Last year I was on a 1988 Davidson Challenge that I liked so much that I bought another. :)
The '87 has a slightly shorter seat tube and head...
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