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03-27-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 635
Posted By squirtdad

I ride the los gatos creek trail fairly often. ...

I ride the los gatos creek trail fairly often.

I have come to really appreciate the buzz from my white industries hubs as compared to my almost silent 6800 hubs and then bell or gentle on your...
03-27-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 790
Views: 93,781
Posted By squirtdad

I opened a bottle of redbreast in honor of St....

I opened a bottle of redbreast in honor of St. Patrick's day
03-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 338
Posted By squirtdad

concur bike looks rode hard and put away...

concur

bike looks rode hard and put away wet.....grips all torn up are (to me) a general indicator of no maintenance.
03-26-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,340
Posted By squirtdad

get a greenfield like this (no tube damage) paint...

get a greenfield like this (no tube damage) paint it to batch the yellow accents (over the top would to pantograph a de rosa heart) and you are read to roll...or this case safely park the bike to...
03-26-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By squirtdad

Cheap and Suction rack is not a good combination

Cheap and Suction rack is not a good combination
03-26-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 341
Posted By squirtdad

Ok, 1) you love bikes 2) you know the...

Ok,

1) you love bikes
2) you know the rule is N+1
I should not have to go farther, but

Gravel bike is a very practical solution overall, depending on which one you pick you can...
03-25-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,340
Posted By squirtdad

I am fan of modern gear on good vintage...

I am fan of modern gear on good vintage frames..... but the carbon fork and bars may have gone to far.....:D
03-23-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,184
Posted By squirtdad

Concur, anything being done is kludge at best,...

Concur, anything being done is kludge at best, working against how the components are designed to work
In addition coaster brakes are not as good as stopping and being able to control stopping as...
03-22-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By squirtdad

velo orange grand cru ...

velo orange grand cru

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/681x704/velororangegrandcure_3ad917dfa07d0d2e41c5296c970c90ee72d2cd56.png
03-22-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 999
Posted By squirtdad

I have no idea, I put it in what feels right. ...

I have no idea, I put it in what feels right. Mostly stay in 50 ring up front (50/34 and 11-34)
03-20-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 962
Posted By squirtdad

you really don't know how to make friends it...

you really don't know how to make friends it seems.

have fun with the build
03-20-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 962
Posted By squirtdad

trek: fuggetaboutit..... and no fork ...

trek: fuggetaboutit..... and no fork



what is the end goal(s) learning how to do this stuff, super nice bike, friction or indexed, what tools do you have? just having fun? etc having...
03-20-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
Posted By squirtdad

Interesting People in general seem to...

Interesting


People in general seem to think that bike prices should not go up while everything else does

totally rough non scientific comparison
IIRC in 1982 I bought a Nishiki mid range...
03-19-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 372
Posted By squirtdad

Bit moot as OP did not get that bike.....or more...

Bit moot as OP did not get that bike.....or more correctly BSO

but does not seem like a good idea to spend time and money on doing tubeless on a low end bike/wheel/tire
03-19-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By squirtdad

the altus has a specified max rear cog of 36...

the altus has a specified max rear cog of 36 teeth https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/altus-m2000/RD-M2000.html

so should work well with the ordered cassette
03-19-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,021
Posted By squirtdad

you do get what you pay for and after riding...

you do get what you pay for and after riding high end tires I would never go back to lower end tires

but shopping sales is key

also look at source like UK bike shops two gp5000 with tubes...
03-19-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By squirtdad

that looks like a good bike to get the excitement...

that looks like a good bike to get the excitement back with..... https://www.backcountry.com/gt-grade-carbon-elite-gravel-bike
03-18-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,305
Posted By squirtdad

All comes down to personal preference my...

All comes down to personal preference

my typical set up is

1) jersey pockets for phone, money clip, eye drops and is the first place I will stash arm warmers or wind vest (voler or aerotech...
03-18-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,112
Posted By squirtdad

This, I have small garmin that feeds from my...

This, I have small garmin that feeds from my watch, I use it mainly to check HR, especially when it is really hot, and a little bit to look at miles and speed, but it the battery dies (it has...
03-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 542
Posted By squirtdad

she saved you from grief. IME (neighbors and...

she saved you from grief. IME (neighbors and relatives bringing me bike to fix) the big box BSO die really fast and are hard to work on

build and assembly is poor, everything including...
03-18-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,717
Posted By squirtdad

There is always the option of going custom ...

There is always the option of going custom

At the high end custom framesets can be similar in price to high end frames (if you can get them...trek sells a lot of framesets only ...
03-15-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By squirtdad

that look like the whole tire is not seated. ...

that look like the whole tire is not seated. are you sure it is proper size tire? what is rim and what tire?
03-15-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By squirtdad

suggest look at sea sucker racks this one for 2...

suggest look at sea sucker racks this one for 2 bikes notes top or back of SUV https://www.seasucker.com/collections/bike/products/mini-bomber-1

https://www.seasucker.com/pages/educate-fit-guide
...
03-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 886
Posted By squirtdad

Compares as best I can tell (specs are not in...

Compares as best I can tell (specs are not in high detail) https://aquilacycles.com/products/aquila-b-drive with the cannondale bad boy which is a bit more...
03-14-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By squirtdad

lots of reason for the first that people have...

lots of reason for the first that people have touched on above

for the second it is likely they are bikepacking and have their camping gear, food, clothes etc....
03-13-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By squirtdad

that logic would then state the improved training...

that logic would then state the improved training methods are unfair to old records, so current riders would need to train on wine and cigarettes.

or that people should ride the tour de france on...
03-13-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,184
Posted By squirtdad

yep r8000 is part of recall, my crankset...

yep r8000 is part of recall, my crankset apparently built after production fixes and was not part of the recall. I am trying to remember when I bought it (I was stashing parts in anticipation of...
03-13-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,184
Posted By squirtdad

Ultegra 8000 is 11 speed, not 12 8100 is...

Ultegra 8000 is 11 speed, not 12

8100 is 12 speed
03-13-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By squirtdad

i every once in a while think about getting a...

i every once in a while think about getting a MG/Triumph or similar....then i think 1) how would i like being divorced 2)how much less time I would have for cycling and 3) Why to the Brits drink...
03-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,164
Posted By squirtdad

Most mixtes and upright sitting bikes are not...

Most mixtes and upright sitting bikes are not really meant for long days in the saddle, more for short trips

Also to be considered for long days in the saddle are aerodynamics, it might seem to be...
03-13-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,164
Posted By squirtdad

have your fitter look at the numbers and see?

have your fitter look at the numbers and see?
03-12-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By squirtdad

That is simply incorrect, cutting edge...

That is simply incorrect, cutting edge components go on any frame.

lots of production titanium, aluminum and steel (all metal framed) bikes out there with disc, electronic shifting etc

that...
03-12-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By squirtdad

Any feel for how big a tire will fit?

Any feel for how big a tire will fit?
03-12-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,354
Posted By squirtdad

rene herse has fmb ...

rene herse has fmb https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/tubular/fmb-performance-tt-700c-x-23-mm/
03-11-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 593
Posted By squirtdad

Just listing name of treads/tires is not at all...

Just listing name of treads/tires is not at all useful or a proper way start a conversation. You seem to expect people to go look details up, which your can't be bothered to provide
03-11-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,125
Posted By squirtdad

A good bike stand is more helpful than you can...

A good bike stand is more helpful than you can imagine if you really get into doing you own work, so get a good one, if you can find one that people recommend at $100 super, but consider going a...
03-10-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By squirtdad

my thinking is it is a combo of rim, spokes, tire...

my thinking is it is a combo of rim, spokes, tire and tubes

I am not sure it is stiffness alone

my example on my 84 team miyata

1) came with heavy 25 mm bontrager tires and even heavier...
03-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 593
Posted By squirtdad

if you are going to start a thread like this, ...

if you are going to start a thread like this, take the time to get pictures of tires and tread and include in the the post otherwise how can anyone comment

all i can say is rubber/tread side...
03-10-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 449
Posted By squirtdad

Why not look for and use bike specific solutions ...

Why not look for and use bike specific solutions

here is one bike version of fix a flat https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/vittoria-pit-stop-inflating-sealant?fltr=

you can also use...
03-10-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,125
Posted By squirtdad

the zinn book covers current and older technology...

the zinn book covers current and older technology

kindle vs hardcover is personal preference ::)

you could start buy looking at sections of the park online source....clear and good videos
03-09-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,184
Posted By squirtdad

ultegra r8000 as balance between cost and...

ultegra r8000 as balance between cost and function...last ultegra mechancial group
03-09-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,125
Posted By squirtdad

for learning about maintenance here is a great...

for learning about maintenance here is a great site...
03-08-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,126
Posted By squirtdad

I would disagree, in that "I like the look" and...

I would disagree, in that "I like the look" and getting that look at the stated $600 New pricepoint will result in subpar riding and maintenance experience.

If person makes an informed decision...
03-07-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,085
Posted By squirtdad

I don't see any benefit to going 1x with the...

I don't see any benefit to going 1x with the link and new cassette

1) reduced range of gearing and certainly no increase in bottom end
2) 3x works fine I don't get the "complex" argument

...
03-07-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By squirtdad

what are peoples experience/comparison between...

what are peoples experience/comparison between large and small seatbags?

also know they are designed for Brooks, What has have peoples experience been with other saddles (berthoud?)

thanks
03-07-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,034
Posted By squirtdad

I see a big smile on the face of the proprietor...

I see a big smile on the face of the proprietor of the trashpanda workshop
03-06-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,126
Posted By squirtdad

Question: What type of riding do you do? do...

Question: What type of riding do you do? do you really need full suspension?
03-05-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,319
Posted By squirtdad

Bagpipe and Punjabi music collab for the win ...

Bagpipe and Punjabi music collab for the win

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8LsBxJSYGY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCS-JDhsYvE
03-04-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,700
Posted By squirtdad

my first "10 speed" was an Azuki....pretty sure...

my first "10 speed" was an Azuki....pretty sure it was 4130....but paid $160 for it in 1971?... it got me thru high school and had it for 4 years in the coast guard, when I was on a ship and on...
03-04-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,700
Posted By squirtdad

that would be me :D :giver: as for bikes...I...

that would be me :D :giver:

as for bikes...I am not a big number bike guy

.I am ok with 3 each with a role and all get ridden (round town bike: SR semi pro, Cino/heroica ready (bike not body)...
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