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08-05-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,906
Posted By Hellgate

If you flipped the spindle and it made no...

If you flipped the spindle and it made no difference, chances are the crank arms are wallowed out.
05-16-18, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By Hellgate

Not tomorrow, its Friday the 18th. Not sure what...

Not tomorrow, its Friday the 18th. Not sure what bike I'll take...one of them. Probably the PX10.
05-16-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,059
Posted By Hellgate

Wow. ImI speachless. That is an amazing bike!

Wow. ImI speachless. That is an amazing bike!
Forum: Commuting
05-16-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,741
Posted By Hellgate

Me too. Terrible rag... I wish my license didn't...

Me too. Terrible rag... I wish my license didn't include it.
04-27-18, 08:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,548
Posted By Hellgate

Well of course!

Well of course!
04-27-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,548
Posted By Hellgate

No, the term was coined in the late '80'', early...

No, the term was coined in the late '80'', early 90's. Bianchi had a full suite of them. Sold dozens...
04-26-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,836
Posted By Hellgate

23 is a good century pace...

23 is a good century pace...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-18, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,319
Posted By Hellgate

In 40 years of cycling I've never carried first...

In 40 years of cycling I've never carried first aid stuff. If you crash either you get back to riding or take an ambulance in. Honestly, what is a bandaid going to do? Now if you're on tour, that is...
04-25-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,419
Posted By Hellgate

Get your weight over the rear axle, gas it, and...

Get your weight over the rear axle, gas it, and follow the ruts. Hands light on the bars and let the "force" flow. Repeat until it's natural.
04-25-18, 07:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,368
Posted By Hellgate

Ouch. Sounds like a pain in the ass. I hope...

Ouch. Sounds like a pain in the ass. I hope everything is okay and you heal quickly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,615
Posted By Hellgate

You've never been kept awake from spiking pain,...

You've never been kept awake from spiking pain, you've never had your spouse hear your shoulder creak in the morning. There is no such thing as bone remodeling. Dr. Kirsch is a quack. Have fun with...
04-23-18, 08:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,836
Posted By Hellgate

In a word, no. I did my first crit last...

In a word, no.

I did my first crit last summer in 14 years as a 52 YO master in a 4/5 race. Field of 80, placed 13th. That was all race craft, didn't work that hard, jumped from train to train at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,615
Posted By Hellgate

Simple, get it fixed. A pill and PT isn't going...

Simple, get it fixed. A pill and PT isn't going to fix impingement. Your bones are physically too close to one another. Get the bones shaved and move on.
Replies: 28
Views: 3,821
Posted By Hellgate

What he said...

What he said...
04-23-18, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,857
Posted By Hellgate

Wow. That is one cool bike.

Wow. That is one cool bike.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-07-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,144
Posted By Hellgate

My 16 YO Davidson Ti, with 75,000 on it isn't...

My 16 YO Davidson Ti, with 75,000 on it isn't "work hardened." WTF is "work hardened" and where does this BS come from?

And yes, 531 makes a wonderful frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-18, 04:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,679
Posted By Hellgate

Shimano SIS cutters. Mine have regular use and...

Shimano SIS cutters. Mine have regular use and are about 30 years old. One of my favorite tools.

Never been a Park fan.
04-04-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,393
Posted By Hellgate

I've not ridden tubbies in 20 years since my...

I've not ridden tubbies in 20 years since my first wife stopped repairing them. The ride is awesome, much lighter, no pinch flat but object punctures are the same as a clicher. Try a nice Vittoria...
04-04-18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,981
Posted By Hellgate

14g straight with brass nipples. The primary...

14g straight with brass nipples. The primary areas of concern is the bend of the spoke, and lateral rigidity of the wheel, especially if you're loaded with gear. If that's the case consider a 40 hole...
04-04-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 20,272
Posted By Hellgate

I throw a hip check..

I throw a hip check..
04-04-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,406
Posted By Hellgate

Once a fixed cup is set it seldom is removed....

Once a fixed cup is set it seldom is removed. Just clean it out and add some good grease. Phil is long lasting, or a good lithium grease.
04-04-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,513
Posted By Hellgate

Sure, just don't eat the food...

Sure, just don't eat the food...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 06:35 PM
04-04-18, 05:07 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 20,309
Posted By Hellgate

Unfortunately I am right now. Come on Spring.

Unfortunately I am right now. Come on Spring.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,728
Posted By Hellgate

I'd rather cut my toes off then wear those...

I'd rather cut my toes off then wear those things...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,728
Posted By Hellgate

Back in the toe clips days, I had "little toe"...

Back in the toe clips days, I had "little toe" slits in the sides of my Marresi's. Problem solved. Or a sharp pair of branch cutters will do the job quite cleanly and quickly.
04-03-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,129
Posted By Hellgate

I was thinking the same thing...

I was thinking the same thing...
04-03-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Hellgate

How did the surgery work out for you? I've got...

How did the surgery work out for you? I've got one in my right foot I've been putting off, however, it's getting to the point that I need to do something. Thanks...

On a calorie burning note,...
03-30-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,044
Posted By Hellgate

Nice find. But that stem has got to go!

Nice find. But that stem has got to go!
03-28-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,831
Posted By Hellgate

That's a "Terry" style bike developed by Georgena...

That's a "Terry" style bike developed by Georgena Terry specifically for women. In the late '80's many of the Japanese companies copied her designs.

As far as the Huffy that looks like the real...
03-15-18, 06:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,811
Posted By Hellgate

Flonase? Works great for me and is not an...

Flonase? Works great for me and is not an antihistamine.
03-12-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,047
Posted By Hellgate

HIIT? You mean intervals? Kids...

HIIT? You mean intervals? Kids...
03-11-18, 06:40 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 16,153
Posted By Hellgate

Eh, just duct tape over the holes and ride the...

Eh, just duct tape over the holes and ride the *****.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-18, 10:06 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 18,768
Posted By Hellgate

The difference is so minimal it doesn't matter....

The difference is so minimal it doesn't matter. If you're worried about aerodynamics of the bike itself, you have bigger issues.

A CX bike traditionally has a the bars 1cm up and back, BB up a cm...
03-08-18, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,818
Posted By Hellgate

They're drillium tires. :)

They're drillium tires. :)
03-08-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,059
Posted By Hellgate

Just say, "Hello" and introduce yourself on the...

Just say, "Hello" and introduce yourself on the next group ride. It's amazing how being friendly goes a long way. Besides if a group is hammering hard, it's difficult to speak. Seriously...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 162,802
Posted By Hellgate

Great thread. I served 20 years and one day in...

Great thread. I served 20 years and one day in the Army Reserves, then Army Guard. Storm, two trips to Iraq, and five hurricane missions. Loved pretty much every minute of it. Going on eight years...
03-07-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,282
Posted By Hellgate

Spidel FD

I'm looking for a Spidel SLJ front derailleur, is a Simplex of the same model with a different stricker. This is for my '81 Peugeot PX10 build.
03-06-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,308
Posted By Hellgate

I've got a Park and a Minura from 30 years ago. I...

I've got a Park and a Minura from 30 years ago. I use my brake blocks when the bike is in the stand.
03-03-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,483
Posted By Hellgate

I used to sell "Hybrid" style bikes back in the...

I used to sell "Hybrid" style bikes back in the late '80's. There were flat bar and drop bar bikes. At the time Bianchi had the widest variety; from a $300 POS, all the way to a $1,200 POS. They all...
03-02-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,441
Posted By Hellgate

Granted the OP sounds like they have a chronic...

Granted the OP sounds like they have a chronic problem so this may not apply, however, when getting thigh cramps due to a high effort, race pace, end of a century, etc. Try hitting the cramping...
Forum: Introductions
02-28-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Hellgate

Thanks for the welcome. I forget to mention...

Thanks for the welcome.

I forget to mention the Davidson is being retired and a new 333fab road frame is on the way within the next couple of months. I'm totally stoked for the new frameset!
Forum: Framebuilders
02-27-18, 06:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,411
Posted By Hellgate

Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing.

Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Hellgate

Hello From Austin!

Hi Everyone - I've been a member for almost a year and finally got around to this. I've been riding for the past 45 years or so. Raced on and off for 35 of those years. My current bike is a Davidson...
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