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Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 122
Posted By Steel Charlie

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I...

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I have to admit that it struck me as funny at the time.
05-12-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 421
Posted By Steel Charlie

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears'...

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears' sandwiches I should eat?

TIA
05-09-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 805
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming
05-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 31,161
Posted By Steel Charlie

Seems like a lotta $, but ..... ...

Seems like a lotta $, but .....

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/sacramento-new-departure-and-morrow-hub/7745175424.html...
05-09-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 805
Posted By Steel Charlie

See. You did it again

See. You did it again
05-09-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 805
Posted By Steel Charlie

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid...

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid but it still hurts when I don't know WTF someone is taking about.
05-08-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By Steel Charlie

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that ...

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that climb was just mean ! :speedy:

Great racing ! Loved it !
05-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your history indicates a spare might be...

Your history indicates a spare might be advisable. :lol:​​​​
05-08-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,045
Posted By Steel Charlie

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05-08-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,356
Posted By Steel Charlie

I find that as I have grown older making my life...

I find that as I have grown older making my life easier has been more rewarding than any masochistic behavior.

YMMV of course
05-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By Steel Charlie

Run away while you still can ! Run fast ! ...

Run away while you still can !

Run fast !

Run far !
05-07-24, 07:16 PM
05-07-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,356
Posted By Steel Charlie

Too bad the motorcycle dirt guys don't realize...

Too bad the motorcycle dirt guys don't realize how wrong flat bars are. OMG - they even ride risers ! !
05-07-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 805
Posted By Steel Charlie

And You Are ......

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05-07-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By Steel Charlie

EXCELLENT ! ! I suspect that it will be...

EXCELLENT ! !

I suspect that it will be quite some time before the bike becomes the weak link in your efforts. (I mean, lace up shoes?) :beer:
05-06-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,045
Posted By Steel Charlie

I would like to know how you got a picture of our...

I would like to know how you got a picture of our galaxy?
05-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 83
Posted By Steel Charlie

Serotta Update V.3

So several months ago I did the V.2 with the carbon Serotta fork.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1283311-serotta-weight-weenie-update.html
...
05-05-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,045
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my...

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my butt and taped it to the back of an interstate semi. The Master Chief inspired me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,815
Posted By Steel Charlie

I really went all out on the last one. I have...

I really went all out on the last one. I have almost $400 in it ! That includes the gas used to get it. And I'm considering spending even more on one this weekend !
05-02-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's all here ...

It's all here
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1277532-time-rescue-stuck-jungle-junker-1986-jim-merz-allez.html
05-02-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs...

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs seldom have the tools OR someone who actually knows how to use them. And as was already mentioned it is a one and done thing and if it is screwed up it...
05-01-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 770
Posted By Steel Charlie

Robert That's some impressive work ! What...

Robert

That's some impressive work ! What brands of color and clear did you use?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,123
Posted By Steel Charlie

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... ...

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... Plain old wool, real chamois, NO pad. Simply wonderful.
04-30-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,213
Posted By Steel Charlie

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !
04-30-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,213
Posted By Steel Charlie

Bikemansplaining

Bikemansplaining
04-30-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By Steel Charlie

What about the frame?

What about the frame?
04-29-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,786
Posted By Steel Charlie

I always try to maintain a climbing speed...

I always try to maintain a climbing speed consistent with not falling over
04-29-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,223
Posted By Steel Charlie

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will...

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will never succumb to facts. Take a breath, relax, walk away.
04-29-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,213
Posted By Steel Charlie

People who cut steerer tubes to the minimum...

People who cut steerer tubes to the minimum deserve a good beating with a stout stick and a special Hell for their reward

Not JMO but a simple fact
04-29-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,223
Posted By Steel Charlie

Kontact - give up. The difference between a beam...

Kontact - give up. The difference between a beam torque wrench and a spring loaded sear is obviously too difficult to explain or understand. You have my sympathy but you are fighting a confusion...
04-29-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,024
Posted By Steel Charlie

Wife - what's in the back of the car? Me -...

Wife - what's in the back of the car?

Me - what car?

Your car

The CRV ?

Yes, it looks like a bike
04-28-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,213
Posted By Steel Charlie

I was unaware that there is a rule about...

I was unaware that there is a rule about additional spacers.
Use two thin ones and it will look fine if that is the worry
04-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,223
Posted By Steel Charlie

If I have an adjustable wrench set to 50ft/lb and...

If I have an adjustable wrench set to 50ft/lb and put a 6' cheater on it, it will still snap at 50ft/lb at the bolt. I just don't have to press as heavily. The mechanism doesn't know how much I...
04-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 41,961
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again....

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again. Allez Comp, Columbus Thermacrom FOCO steel - triple butted. Carbon fork and all Ultegra 2x9.
I love it
...
04-24-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,223
Posted By Steel Charlie

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer...

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer and use the Campy tool uncheated. Been doing that since about 1978. Never had any come loose.

Works fine for me.
04-24-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Steel Charlie

Fixed the title ! Excellent idea, many...

Fixed the title !

Excellent idea, many thanks
​​​​​​

Actually it doesn't appear that the title will edit
04-24-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Steel Charlie

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for...

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for some time.
04-24-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,223
Posted By Steel Charlie

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will...

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will definitely not make it too tight.

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04-24-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Steel Charlie

SoCal BITD ... Raincross Bikes and Darrel Hand

Does anyone happen to recall what became of Raincross Bicycle In Riverside and the owner, Darrell Hand?

The late 70's early 80's were some fun times hanging out there

Thanks
04-23-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Steel Charlie

Nothing helps. Stoopid can overcome anything.

Nothing helps. Stoopid can overcome anything.
04-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steel Charlie

Over the last couple years I have become...

Over the last couple years I have become incredibly selective. If it doesn't check every box, I pass. There is always another one or something else.

I've bought my last problem. No need to do...
04-21-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,702
Posted By Steel Charlie

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04-21-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,702
Posted By Steel Charlie

Threatened ? I can't even imagine how that would...

Threatened ? I can't even imagine how that would manifest itself.

Challenging and masochistic are different concepts last I looked, but of course the sliding scale for that would be variable. ...
04-20-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,702
Posted By Steel Charlie

That's just a multi speed bike with a really...

That's just a multi speed bike with a really inconvenient shifting mechanism.

And all that gas about how making life difficult being somehow enobling ... Well, go for it. It only reminds me of the...
04-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,702
Posted By Steel Charlie

I will never have another SS. They are simply...

I will never have another SS. They are simply not what I want/need no matter how much I would care to have that different. They cheaper cos they're simpler yes. They also sell into a low demand...
04-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,121,410
Posted By Steel Charlie

Crap pic, but .... 1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK...

Crap pic, but ....
1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK tubes, all Ultegra 2x9, missing some graphics and shabby paint but super ride. Deserves some spiffing up. Most definitely a keeper.
...
04-19-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By Steel Charlie

Hoarding crap serves no purpose. Just becomes...

Hoarding crap serves no purpose. Just becomes WTF when you croak and someone else has to dump it. I give away stuff (and bikes) frequently. I never feel bad about it or regret it. And I still...
04-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,673
Posted By Steel Charlie

I have an '85 Nova Special. Beautiful build...

I have an '85 Nova Special. Beautiful build quality. SL tubes, lotsa Ti stuff, DA7700, 17.8lbs, great ride. Can't even imagine selling it.
04-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,702
Posted By Steel Charlie

The same compulsion has overwhelmed me several...

The same compulsion has overwhelmed me several times now. Each time it took me a couple rides to realize how stoopid it was for me to have a single speed. I have finally managed to flip the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,314
Posted By Steel Charlie

This is the newest (and most recent) an 05 or 06...

This is the newest (and most recent) an 05 or 06 Allez Comp. These may be the last zoot steel bike from Specialized. I fixed it up a bit so it's now 18.4lbs as shown in the pic. And I can tell you...
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