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Forum: Commuting
01-12-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,766
Posted By steeljunkie

Another high school teacher - but not for long. Retiring in June 2021!

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Not everyone likes them, but my LHT with a basket is the best commuting/touring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,949
Posted By steeljunkie

Stunning bike! Congratulations - hope to see you...

Stunning bike! Congratulations - hope to see you and it out touring somewhere.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-20, 09:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,487
Posted By steeljunkie

I've had great luck with the Black Mountain...

I've had great luck with the Black Mountain Cycles frames from Mike Varley in Pt Reyes Station, California. I, too, am big enough to break stuff on my bikes, so I like the durability of high quality...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By steeljunkie

Agreed - I have panaracer gravel kings on...

Agreed - I have panaracer gravel kings on multiple bikes. I do run them with tubes but I cannot tell any difference between the normal ones and the tubeless ready ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 10:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,057
Posted By steeljunkie

What a great thread - lots of good comments here....

What a great thread - lots of good comments here. I have always used 175s, until I bought a recumbent a few years ago. That bike needed shorter cranks - pushing out infront of you is different from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,040
Posted By steeljunkie

I commute on my LHT 4 or 5 days a week -...

I commute on my LHT 4 or 5 days a week - https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_3584_be528ebf427b442d5326b13c851d2418a3723917.jpg
My LHT set up as a commuter
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-19, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,409
Posted By steeljunkie

Bottom Bracket for Richey Logic Triple Crank

I'm currently using an old Ritchey Logic crank on one of my bikes. As a double this crank worked great, but now as a triple the shifting is not good. Does anyone know what length bottom bracket I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-16, 10:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,025
Posted By steeljunkie

I'm addicted to the mirror - can't ride without...

I'm addicted to the mirror - can't ride without it. The one I use attaches to my glasses and looks totally nerdy, but it's sure nice to see what's behind.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-16, 09:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,446
Posted By steeljunkie

I use these tires on my commute bike, and I'm...

I use these tires on my commute bike, and I'm right about 200 lbs. 70 to 75 lbs of pressure works great, but like all tires they do lose pressure so I agree with noglider - if you don't already...
Forum: Touring
04-02-16, 11:40 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 44,347
Posted By steeljunkie

513320I use my LHT primarily for commuting, but...

513320I use my LHT primarily for commuting, but also for any wet weather rides. It's big, heavy and very smooth - a lot more fun to ride that I ever thought it would be. Best of all it makes my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,125
Posted By steeljunkie

Great looking bike! I have one of Mike Varley's...

Great looking bike! I have one of Mike Varley's road bikes and just love it - great ride and very affordable. For gravel riding I've had really good luck with Panaracer Paselas in the 35mm size. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-16, 08:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,110
Posted By steeljunkie

Agreed - placing the new patch on a flat tube...

Agreed - placing the new patch on a flat tube makes it very easy for the patch to pull off the tube as it inflates.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-16, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,799
Posted By steeljunkie

Yes, Taiwan I think. If you're serious about...

Yes, Taiwan I think. If you're serious about buying give Mike Varley a call. He'll ask for your measurements, then put your data into a CAD program that determines the best size for you. My bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-16, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,799
Posted By steeljunkie

505336 Thanks for all the great steel bikes in...

505336
Thanks for all the great steel bikes in this thread! I'm adding a photo of my newest steel bike, a Black Mountain Cycles road bike from Mike Varley in Pt Reyes Station, California. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 120,985
Posted By steeljunkie

495607 Another vote for the SKS Longboards -...

495607
Another vote for the SKS Longboards - inexpensive, easy to install - especially on a bike to be used in pretty much all the weather we get here in California's central valley.
Forum: Commuting
12-03-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,269
Posted By steeljunkie

Bravo.

Bravo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-15, 11:06 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 223,074
Posted By steeljunkie

488362So many beautiful bikes! This is my RB-1,...

488362So many beautiful bikes! This is my RB-1, which I bought new in 1994. Over the years the bar has come up and almost everything on the bike has been replaced at least once (the seatpost might...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,105
Posted By steeljunkie

Thanks for all the replies. It sounds like I'm...

Thanks for all the replies. It sounds like I'm not the only one who's migrated to lower gears in the last few decades - good to know I'm in good company.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-15, 09:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,105
Posted By steeljunkie

How big a gear do you need?

Over the years I've found that my top usable gear on most of my bikes has gotten smaller. Once upon a time I rode a 53x12 and dropped into it fairly often on descents, though to be honest I never...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,089
Posted By steeljunkie

+1 on the Clements - the tires feel great on the...

+1 on the Clements - the tires feel great on the road and as for goatheads I've never found a tire that could withstand them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 11:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,015
Posted By steeljunkie

Consider the Black Mountain Cycles Road Bike from...

Consider the Black Mountain Cycles Road Bike from Mike Varley in Pt Reyes Station California. He'll build it up any way you want or you can but the frame and build it yourself. I've had mine for...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 18,363
Posted By steeljunkie

My commuter is also a cross check - here it is in...

My commuter is also a cross check - here it is in its current configuration but this bike has had many "looks" over the years. Not too much of a beauty - more of a tool - it just gets the job done...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-21-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,106
Posted By steeljunkie

I just took delivery on a Black Mountain Cycles...

I just took delivery on a Black Mountain Cycles Road bike built up by Mike Varley in Pt Reyes Station, California. Slightly longer chain stay, slightly longer head tube, fits 28c tires with fenders...
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