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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By fishboat

The 7.6FX sold for around $1300 when new. Even...

The 7.6FX sold for around $1300 when new. Even the 7.5FX was $900-$1000. It's a very nice bike, if that's what you're looking for. Whether it's worth $200 or more depends on condition. Photos are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By fishboat

I own/run two 55cm Poprads (a 2003 and a 2003...

I own/run two 55cm Poprads (a 2003 and a 2003 Wayzata converted to a Poprad..Wayzata is the same frame with a straight bar). Nice bikes. They are the bikes I ride the most these days due to their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,787
Posted By fishboat

Been to Greenville a number of times on business....

Been to Greenville a number of times on business. Nice town, some good restaurants, but sounds similar to Charlotte are -->
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 675
Posted By fishboat

As long as you've identified particular models to...

As long as you've identified particular models to try/look for, then you can do MUCH better on the used market.

Someone mentioned the Trek FX series (newer and older series) and Specialized...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-08-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 63
Posted By fishboat

For roads..I'd look for routes on Ride With GPS...

For roads..I'd look for routes on Ride With GPS website.

Nearby there's plenty of nice riding on the Vilas County Trail

https://biketheheart.org/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,093
Posted By fishboat

Nicest I've seen, and I'd buy a couple prints if...

Nicest I've seen, and I'd buy a couple prints if the right ones were available, are Timothe Girard's watercolors.

He has made two prints available on Etsy. Hopefully he makes more prints...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 738
Posted By fishboat

In Manhattan, no idea. That's a world apart from...

In Manhattan, no idea. That's a world apart from most other worlds. I'd do what Cycco suggests. At your (apparent) level of interest and knowledge of bikes..let someone who knows what you need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,787
Posted By fishboat

In my experience, primarily the winter of 2009,...

In my experience, primarily the winter of 2009, the City of Detroit only plowed emergency routes. All other roads are unplowed for the winter, due to cost reasons I'd guess. Never saw such a thing in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 594
Posted By fishboat

A used bike with a max budget of $2500 doesn't...

A used bike with a max budget of $2500 doesn't get you a cheap bike. A good price(unicorn pricing by some sellers aside) on a used bike can range from 30 to 50 cents on the dollar. That "dollar"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,787
Posted By fishboat

Yah..I found the narrow lanes uncomfortable even...

Yah..I found the narrow lanes uncomfortable even in a car. In Wisconsin, MI, MN...the lanes offer much more room...like a couple feet. That extra room is helpful when cars pass. On a narrow lane...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 738
Posted By fishboat

Save yourself some trouble and expense of an...

Save yourself some trouble and expense of an incorrect decision..visit a bike shop..that's why they exist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,787
Posted By fishboat

Over my working years I was once offered to move...

Over my working years I was once offered to move to the Detroit area as part of a plant move. I spent a fair amount of time there getting the new plant going, but passed on the move. I didn't bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 913
Posted By fishboat

A good portion of your conclusion that the spokes...

A good portion of your conclusion that the spokes are at the correct tension is based on a very suspect tool. With due respect..garbage in garbage out (as they say).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 913
Posted By fishboat

+1, my same experience. I built up a set of H...

+1, my same experience. I built up a set of H Plus Son Archetypes. I ran across some mention on the web of H Plus Son's "error" in reporting their ERD. I measured the expected(based on parts used)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 984
Posted By fishboat

..make sure you (re)grease the mounting posts. ...

..make sure you (re)grease the mounting posts. The (lack of grease on the) posts and tension adjustment are the two biggest issues I run into with V brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,239
Posted By fishboat

While I don't doubt that skill can sufficiently...

While I don't doubt that skill can sufficiently replace a tensiometer, this discussion reminds me of the old joke..

"I can tell you how to make a million dollars...first, you start with a million...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,239
Posted By fishboat

Please do report back how that tool is performing...

Please do report back how that tool is performing and how it does versus your calibration check. It would be interesting data and helpful to some.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,239
Posted By fishboat

This is the one I used: ...

This is the one I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08669YYV7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

At some point you have to trust something. I trusted the scale tolerance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,239
Posted By fishboat

...whoosh..and there's goes $20 down the drain. ...

...whoosh..and there's goes $20 down the drain. Like many of us..probably isn't the first or last time.

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1250831-adventures-tension-meters.html
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-20-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,906
Posted By fishboat

sigh.. I spent my life in research and have...

sigh..
I spent my life in research and have been awarded many patents. I'm old enough to recognize steak...and sizzle. If you think good money hasn't been made in/off of IF you haven't looked hard...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-20-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,906
Posted By fishboat

Like most fad diets..they're a trendy 8x10 glossy...

Like most fad diets..they're a trendy 8x10 glossy (with no lack of acolytes) ..until they aren't. It's an opportunity for some to cash in while they wait for the next shiny object to come along.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By fishboat

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one...

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one off..they're not.

If you're asking(continue to ask), "..what do you think?", I don't think it's unreasonable to ask, "what do we think about...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,513
Posted By fishboat

..and apologies to the OP for the thread...

..and apologies to the OP for the thread derail..but I think you have a number of good responses regarding value and they all seem to be consistent in $ estimate.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,513
Posted By fishboat

ahh..ok. For me, a Handlebar(the...

ahh..ok. For me, a Handlebar(the flats-perpendicular to the plane of the frame at the stem clamp) Stack and Reach is a more objective measure as the references to calculate it are all fixed, Top...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,513
Posted By fishboat

Can't help you on the discontinuity. I targeted...

Can't help you on the discontinuity. I targeted 1990-93 due to a lugged frame and more importantly a shorter top tube. The '93 970 is nice as this is when threadless headsets were being introduced...
Forum: Touring
03-08-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,528
Posted By fishboat

Amen. I'll never know as I too will never ride a...

Amen. I'll never know as I too will never ride a tire that feels like...beef jerky. Life is too short. Of course I'll never be touring in SE Asia, Central/South America.....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,513
Posted By fishboat

...sort of knew that was coming. The bike & pics...

...sort of knew that was coming. The bike & pics of the bike are on a computer I won't have access to for another month. I've done 5 DB conversions and find the stem to be the most difficult part...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,513
Posted By fishboat

I did a drop bar conversion on my '93 970 (has a...

I did a drop bar conversion on my '93 970 (has a shorter top tube than 1994+) and use it as my touring bike. Very comfortable and capable ride. Handles 4 pannier touring weight with ease, fast too. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By fishboat

My records, taken from the Trek Archive, indicate...

My records, taken from the Trek Archive, indicate the Nevada City model existed in 2001 & 2002. The main triangle was 853 Designer Select and the stays are 525 Designer Select. Designer Select, my...
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 751
Posted By fishboat

I'm not anywhere near my bikes that run the...

I'm not anywhere near my bikes that run the BigBens.. I could measure the mounted width when I get home..about 5-6 weeks.

You might consider the Big Apple as it comes in a 26x2, good rolling...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 751
Posted By fishboat

Been running GK Slicks for years in 700x28 &...

Been running GK Slicks for years in 700x28 & 700x38. Very fast tire. They are a go-to road tire for me in road bikes that can only run a 28mm tire. For 35mm+ also a go-to, though I've been trying...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 263
Posted By fishboat

It'll be HOT....too hot to ride in my experience....

It'll be HOT....too hot to ride in my experience. Was down there to ride it in early June a couple years ago. Temps in the mid-90s+..nope. Riding should be enjoyable. Nothing enjoyable about...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,581
Posted By fishboat

ahh..I have the gambling guy on my ignore list so...

ahh..I have the gambling guy on my ignore list so I didn't see it..of course..he was off topic too..usually is, even when he is on topic. No matter..
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,581
Posted By fishboat

waaay off topic here. Perhaps you thought you...

waaay off topic here. Perhaps you thought you were someplace else.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,513
Posted By fishboat

Given the state of the fork, maybe $150-$200. ...

Given the state of the fork, maybe $150-$200. That may be generous (on the high side) for some folks here. Very nice bike. To me, it would be worth more if it had a rigid fork and was a...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-28-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 406
Posted By fishboat

Covid 19 The thread that was closed (in the...

Covid 19

The thread that was closed (in the last day) seemed like a pretty reasonable and useful discussion..so far...at least compared to some threads that are allowed to continue.

Though I...
Forum: Touring
02-25-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,189
Posted By fishboat

If memory serves, you've been carping about RWGPS...

If memory serves, you've been carping about RWGPS for years. A quick search found a post back in '21 when you hated the road-composition change they made.

Why don't you improve your life, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,005
Posted By fishboat

If you're mechanically inclined, then build a...

If you're mechanically inclined, then build a truing stand. It's very simple. As was mentioned above..it's more about skill and the process than tools.

I built this for about $15. Works...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,436
Posted By fishboat

We've been thinking the same thing. Looking into...

We've been thinking the same thing. Looking into it now. A friend and his SO are really jonesing to do the route. I ran across a link/a guy's journal that turned it into a "500K" by riding from...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,581
Posted By fishboat

We have a place in FL and spend much of the...

We have a place in FL and spend much of the winter there. (like now) I knew cycle-safety wasn't great here, but I didn't realize it was this bad.

Fortunately we have access to an extensive amount...
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By fishboat

They actually feel better with a touring weight...

They actually feel better with a touring weight on them than they do unloaded, either way a good tire. I see the Contact Urbans are available in 27.5 also.
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By fishboat

Was reading a recent article...

Was reading a recent article (https://granfondo-cycling.com/best-gravel-tire-review/) and this lead me to the Rolling Resistance website..and as I ran off on various tangents I came across the...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By fishboat

For the sake of other options to consider, here...

For the sake of other options to consider, here are a couple threads on 26 in tires from recent years

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1201859-26-tire-wheel-thread.html
...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By fishboat

The Gravel King slick & M-Supreme are a very...

The Gravel King slick & M-Supreme are a very different tires vs the Big Ben, this is pretty obvious. While the GKs are a fast, light weight, foldable "gravel" tire, as far as I know, they are not...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By fishboat

Raceguard/Addix , no Greenguard, no Kguard, HS439...

Raceguard/Addix , no Greenguard, no Kguard, HS439

https://www.schwalbetires.com/Big-Ben-11100557

I see they are wired (I was in an airport when I posted previously and didn't have time to check...
Forum: Touring
01-24-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 854
Posted By fishboat

The Schwalbe Efficiency is the replacement tire...

The Schwalbe Efficiency is the replacement tire for the Supreme, however I don't think they're making the Efficiency in 2x26.

I've been running Schwalbe Big Ben's in 2x26 for a few years. Love the...
Forum: Touring
01-06-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,247
Posted By fishboat

Nice video, thx for posting. Not sure what time...

Nice video, thx for posting. Not sure what time of year he rode this, but..yikes..I gotta think there's better weather in some other season. Perhaps he has some sponsor relationship with SRAM that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 893
Posted By fishboat

It really is pretty simple. I own and have used...

It really is pretty simple. I own and have used an Etrex20 for cycling navigation the past 7-8 years. This is how I do it to meet my own needs. Others may suggest other options, ad nauseum..and good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,277
Posted By fishboat

Ya..there's nothing wrong with honest criticism,...

Ya..there's nothing wrong with honest criticism, but with due respect, you don't have to be a dick about it.

Relja has always seemed to make an honest effort at helping people out, both here on...
Forum: Touring
12-10-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,176
Posted By fishboat

Stuff it. An assumption on your part. The OP...

Stuff it.

An assumption on your part. The OP may indeed find some value in working with Basecamp. like keeping various tour files organized. No harm in getting to know what is does and how to use...
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