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03-20-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 336
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Posted By Germany_chris

Whether you like my choices of bikes or not I...

Whether you like my choices of bikes or not I build my bikes which makes me less sensitive to price fluctuations because I don't buy everything at once but stuff has gotten silly, mid level group...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,704
Posted By Germany_chris

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Been in FL for a couple of days visiting my parents
03-04-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,012
Posted By Germany_chris

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Back in FL
02-26-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,987
Posted By Germany_chris

That's beautiful

That's beautiful
02-26-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,987
Posted By Germany_chris

I finally built the VO Randonneur I bought last...

I finally built the VO Randonneur I bought last summer the most notable thing about the build where the brake calipers those Grand Cru brakes while are my style and they stop really well I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,704
Posted By Germany_chris

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More C&O goodness
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,704
Posted By Germany_chris

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I have a buddy training for a marathon so I got out on the C&O trail the...
01-01-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,635
Posted By Germany_chris

More than a couple years ago I went from a...

More than a couple years ago I went from a Colnago Master to a Serotta Legend Ti, that Serotta is the only bike I regret selling it did everything right and comfortably but I was chasing what that...
12-30-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,012
Posted By Germany_chris

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Visiting my parents in FL
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,704
Posted By Germany_chris

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Visiting my parents in FL
12-24-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,761
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm not a proportional 6'2" with a 31" inseam w/...

I'm not a proportional 6'2" with a 31" inseam w/ cycling shoes so I need some reach/effective top tube the problem with small frames for me is I feel like I'm riding on them not in them.
12-22-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,655
Posted By Germany_chris

He was criticizing the the people getting hot...

He was criticizing the the people getting hot under the collar because Shell sponsored cycling...cause oil
12-05-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 723
Posted By Germany_chris

I guess I wasn't clear, rather than buying a...

I guess I wasn't clear, rather than buying a campy freehub body for the wheels just use a Shimano cassette, provided it's 11sp.
12-04-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 723
Posted By Germany_chris

If it's 11 speed Campy an 11 speed Shimano...

If it's 11 speed Campy an 11 speed Shimano cassette will work
11-08-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,357
Posted By Germany_chris

it wasn’t a criticism and I don’t dislike the...

it wasn’t a criticism and I don’t dislike the bike bikes
11-08-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,357
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm 6'2" and could do pull ups off that top tube,...

I'm 6'2" and could do pull ups off that top tube, are you Shaq's dad
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,799
Posted By Germany_chris

I thought we settled this debate years ago, short...

I thought we settled this debate years ago, short cranks allow you to get into a more aero position because of leg to hip angles and it opend your stomach somewhat..

I still like my longer cranks...
11-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By Germany_chris

VO Rando Frame

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10-21-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,074
Posted By Germany_chris

It 16t teeth is pretty standard, and if you don't...

It 16t teeth is pretty standard, and if you don't figure it out it will continue to happen
10-19-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,144
Posted By Germany_chris

Both of my 11sp campy bikes run Shimano cassettes...

Both of my 11sp campy bikes run Shimano cassettes the spacing is virtually identical
10-19-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,074
Posted By Germany_chris

I think I’d figure out why you’re dropping chains

I think I’d figure out why you’re dropping chains
10-19-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,195
Posted By Germany_chris

you could drill the crown then just use a big HB...

you could drill the crown then just use a big HB bag
10-17-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,172
Posted By Germany_chris

I don't wear gloves either so I ride with leather...

I don't wear gloves either so I ride with leather bar tape to deal with hand sweat.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Germany_chris

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I'll just keep mine running
10-11-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,390
Posted By Germany_chris

Depending on the BB I might be interested in...

Depending on the BB I might be interested in buying it
10-08-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,742
Posted By Germany_chris

The bike is here, in one piece, and rideable. ...

The bike is here, in one piece, and rideable.
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10-08-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,742
Posted By Germany_chris

My bike and I are on a flight back to the states,...

My bike and I are on a flight back to the states, the bike bag it was packed in was less than the couplers but we’ll see if it arrives safely.

What surprised me was the no big deal attitude I...
10-08-23, 03:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,163
Posted By Germany_chris

I can get my 2x to run the whole cassette without...

I can get my 2x to run the whole cassette without rubbing but I can’t on the 3x
10-07-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,221
Posted By Germany_chris

Do the other RHD countries do right front...

Do the other RHD countries do right front braking? I know we have some folks here from Japan
Forum: Touring
10-05-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,952
Posted By Germany_chris

Why not a Disc Trucker with its extended head...

Why not a Disc Trucker with its extended head tube?
10-05-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,773
Posted By Germany_chris

The reason I didn’t bring up Berthoud is the...

The reason I didn’t bring up Berthoud is the cost, if the OP is looking for a cheap Brooks they’re not going to stretch to the 200+ to get a Berthoud
10-02-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 551
Posted By Germany_chris

Germans ride bike for transportation and have the...

Germans ride bike for transportation and have the infrastructure to reflect that, what’s the big deal?
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,059
Posted By Germany_chris

I know this comment is intended to evoke a...

I know this comment is intended to evoke a reaction so here’s mine…
If life is flat 80+ miles is what I plan when travelling, 40-60 if I need to climb.
09-24-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,163
Posted By Germany_chris

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09-24-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,780
Posted By Germany_chris

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09-23-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,131
Posted By Germany_chris

You can’t put a triple on my Karate Monkey, you...

You can’t put a triple on my Karate Monkey, you might be able to get a mountain double to work.
Forum: Touring
09-23-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By Germany_chris

Well I bought an EVOC rolling bike bag so I hope...

Well I bought an EVOC rolling bike bag so I hope everything goes well
09-22-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,131
Posted By Germany_chris

My 2x bikes are 44/28 so basically 1x with a...

My 2x bikes are 44/28 so basically 1x with a bailout both w/ 11-36 cassettes . My 3x is 44/34/24 w/11-34 so I get more mid range. My 1x is a 38 with 11-42 cassette and if functions fine.
09-22-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,761
Posted By Germany_chris

I have a set of these and they would look silly...

I have a set of these and they would look silly on a modern carbon or aluminum bike. The same applies to my square taper WI and TA Carminas.
09-17-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By Germany_chris

it all over the cycling web, but back in the real...

it all over the cycling web, but back in the real world cyclists lives have no value so one getting killed isn’t newsworthy
Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By Germany_chris

The site says you’re allowed 32kg which will be...

The site says you’re allowed 32kg which will be OK I think though I’ll have to throw the bike on the scale. If I can pack enough crap in one big suitcase a separate wheel box with some tools thrown...
09-17-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,545
Posted By Germany_chris

I own four Surly bikes I like them because...

I own four Surly bikes I like them because they’re simple tig welded steel bikes. I like lugged bikes as well, I used to own a Colnago Master it had wonderful simple lugs, the issue is that for many...
Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By Germany_chris

Flying with the bike

I’m in the process of moving from Germany back to the states since I won’t have a car my plan was to bring my DD bike.

...
Forum: Touring
09-11-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,064
Posted By Germany_chris

Are you just listing old touring bikes?

Are you just listing old touring bikes?
Forum: Touring
09-11-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,694
Posted By Germany_chris

Post 4 did but IME people looking to charge their...

Post 4 did but IME people looking to charge their phone aren't looking to spend the money on the dynamo and cache battery USB charger. My Cinq's were ~250 euro each, and dynamo hubs are 100-300...
09-09-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,939
Posted By Germany_chris

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My poorly made carbon wheels with carbon spokes on my crappy pool...
09-09-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,939
Posted By Germany_chris

So no qualifications just opinions.

So no qualifications just opinions.
09-08-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,296
Posted By Germany_chris

I think is the aimed more at ebikes. They'll...

I think is the aimed more at ebikes.

They'll have a program in place to do CPO ebikes as they saturate the market and get more expensive.
09-07-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,939
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm not interested in cheaper I'm interested in...

I'm not interested in cheaper I'm interested in what I want
09-04-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By Germany_chris

To further my DC move questions

I brought up in a past thread that I'm moving to the DC metro area and plan to bike commute.

Right now the bike I plan to bring with me on the plane has RH extra lights
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