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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 640
Posted By Retoocs

Mavic, back in the early/mid 90's, did a test...

Mavic, back in the early/mid 90's, did a test with their neutral support wheels. They tested every combination. Result was outside spoke pulling and blue loctite held up the best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 376
Posted By Retoocs

The alternate cable routing is in the manual....

The alternate cable routing is in the manual....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By Retoocs

If you want it to pull more cable just slide a...

If you want it to pull more cable just slide a piece of the inner lining of shifter housing or a piece of shrink tubing over the backer at the shifter. This will make the effective diameter larger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 762
Posted By Retoocs

Shimano hubs of that era was actually really...

Shimano hubs of that era was actually really good. After a riding session in the swimming pool, the hubs still looked good when I pulled them apart. Didn't even bother to repack them so I put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,270
Posted By Retoocs

Pretty much most carbon fiber frames are bonded...

Pretty much most carbon fiber frames are bonded frames. The main triangle is made in one piece and bonded to the seatstay/chainstay. Trek still makes their frames pretty much like the 90's OCLV...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By Retoocs

The rear brake thing is his theory that as you...

The rear brake thing is his theory that as you brake, the calipers pivot forward on the mounting bolt. The pads then move up on the wider part of the rim increasing the clamping force.

Flaw with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By Retoocs

I've been running my Mavic crank with Phil Wood...

I've been running my Mavic crank with Phil Wood BB since the 90's. Still spins smoothly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,309
Posted By Retoocs

Park OBW-3 tool hooks onto the loops on the...

Park OBW-3 tool hooks onto the loops on the spring to turn the caliper.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,603
Posted By Retoocs

Zwift is for the preprogrammed workouts.

Zwift is for the preprogrammed workouts.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,603
Posted By Retoocs

I've been using Zwift since it was a free beta....

I've been using Zwift since it was a free beta. The erg mode is the best. Put on a movie and just pedal away. You don't have to think about what watt you need to put out or for how long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By Retoocs

My guess is post 1996 because that was when...

My guess is post 1996 because that was when Dura-Ace 7700 came out with the non-taper bottom bracket. And probably no later 1998 because it still has a threaded headset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By Retoocs

I wouldn't call that early. The early ones had a...

I wouldn't call that early. The early ones had a non-threaded bottom bracket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 846
Posted By Retoocs

If I recall, it was around $700 for the rear...

If I recall, it was around $700 for the rear derailleur/shifter. Back then a Tour de France bike was only around $3000. The mail order price for a full Dura-Ace STI groupo was around $1300.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,712
Posted By Retoocs

The type of rollers also make a HUGE different. I...

The type of rollers also make a HUGE different. I didn't realize that until I rode other rollers. I have the Minoura which has smooth aluminum drums. They are super sensitive to steering inputs. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,889
Posted By Retoocs

Lugano Charter is the stupidest thing ever....

Lugano Charter is the stupidest thing ever. Graham Obree really pissed them off.

Most people don't compete in UCI events, so don't worry about following stupid UCI rules. GCN thinks everyone races...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,712
Posted By Retoocs

Set up the rollers in a bedroom doorway. You want...

Set up the rollers in a bedroom doorway. You want the door jam about even with your shoulders. This allows you to move around but you will bump the door jam if you go too far, but you won't ride off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,727
Posted By Retoocs

Look for used Burley trailer in about a year and...

Look for used Burley trailer in about a year and a half. Throw some toys, a water bottle, and some music in the trailer. Kid will be asleep in about 20 minutes and you'll get a good workout towing an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 195,080
Posted By Retoocs

My teammate at UC Davis wrecked hard at the 1995...

My teammate at UC Davis wrecked hard at the 1995 Collegiate Nationals on a Specialized Epic. He flew into the curb like actually flying through the air and the front wheel hit the curb and broke the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,263
Posted By Retoocs

We used to call the twisted spokes, snowflake...

We used to call the twisted spokes, snowflake pattern. They are a pain to tension because when you tighten one, it tightens the other twisted pair. Once fully tighten, it rode like any other wheel....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,291
Posted By Retoocs

LA was an arrogant and mediocre racer prior to...

LA was an arrogant and mediocre racer prior to doping. I still remember his debut at the Tour DuPont bragging about winning the race and winning every stage. Then his first TdF where they were going...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,291
Posted By Retoocs

To be fair, cyclist in LeMond's era put away...

To be fair, cyclist in LeMond's era put away their road bikes after World's and pull out their cyclocross bikes and cross country skis for winter. LeMond did like his Mexican food a little too much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,291
Posted By Retoocs

While he focused only on a couple races, he still...

While he focused only on a couple races, he still did the other races like everyone else. He was often dropped during the early season. I still remember in one of the Tour de Trump or Tour DuPont, he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By Retoocs

3 inches? That's a lot, I don't think it can move...

3 inches? That's a lot, I don't think it can move that much. I'm on a beam rated for 230 road. I'm 215. My beam sags 3 cm measure at the end of the beam.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 26,845
Posted By Retoocs

We used to bet how to pronounce company names....

We used to bet how to pronounce company names. Beers were settled by calling the companies after hours to listen to the answering machine.

Now you can just go on their YouTube. I was looking at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By Retoocs

The font doesn't look quite right either. The a...

The font doesn't look quite right either. The a is suppose to be connected to the c in Jackson.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By Retoocs

What's the deal with the head badge?

What's the deal with the head badge?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,397
Posted By Retoocs

You learn to race at the amateur level without...

You learn to race at the amateur level without radios, they can live without them. Yes, life will be tougher. But riders need to think on their own. They can always drop back to the team car to chat....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,397
Posted By Retoocs

Racing today is boring. Lots of tempo riding to...

Racing today is boring. Lots of tempo riding to wear everyone out. Everything is too calculated.

Racing in the 80-90's was way more entertaining and unpredictable. Riders all had bad days due to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,007
Posted By Retoocs

Officially STI debut in full capacity at the 1990...

Officially STI debut in full capacity at the 1990 TdF. This includes the dual pivot brakes, hyperglide 8 SPD cassette, superglide chainrings, and the STI levers. The groupo was available in 1991. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,303
Posted By Retoocs

I don't think they know toe clips were made in...

I don't think they know toe clips were made in different sizes. Or how to run double straps so it is more comfortable and secure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By Retoocs

The CD is for hard anodized. Open 4's were...

The CD is for hard anodized.

Open 4's were the original.
SUP version were the welded and machined braking surface.
Then the ceramics.
Open Pro name replaced the SUP version.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 23,855
Posted By Retoocs

I would say that is a Clark Kent. Litespeed stays...

I would say that is a Clark Kent. Litespeed stays have a bullet shape where it meets the dropout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 919
Posted By Retoocs

It's a competition that Society of Automotive...

It's a competition that Society of Automotive Engineering puts on. 10hp Briggs & Stratton engine powering an off-road vehicle that you have to design and build to meet competition requirements.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 919
Posted By Retoocs

We used one in college to blast our Mini-Baja OHV...

We used one in college to blast our Mini-Baja OHV frame. It works, makes a huge a mess outdoors. Make sure you have an air compressor with enough capacity.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,473
Posted By Retoocs

That was what the US distributor was charging. My...

That was what the US distributor was charging. My 531 frame from the 90's started around $700.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,473
Posted By Retoocs

The 2008 World Class Cycles price list was USD...

The 2008 World Class Cycles price list was USD $1125 for Messina/Grand Prix 631/525 frame. The 631/725 frames started at $1295. 853 at $1495. 953 @ $1740.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Retoocs

The speed play adapter is the right spacing, but...

The speed play adapter is the right spacing, but you may have issues. The Time cleats are recessed below the bottom of the sole and of course by differing amounts. The front cleat is recessed 1.5mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By Retoocs

I lived it. Got into cycling in 1990.

I lived it. Got into cycling in 1990.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By Retoocs

Brifters weren't made for 7 speed. The Dura-Ace...

Brifters weren't made for 7 speed. The Dura-Ace STI levers big debut at the 1990 TdF. Officially came out to the public a year later. Ultegra got the brifters a year or two after along with moving to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Retoocs

Time TBT cleats. make sure you get the 3 bolt...

Time TBT cleats.
make sure you get the 3 bolt adapter if you don't have a 4 bolt pattern shoe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 788
Posted By Retoocs

I have tried a bunch. The last two bottles...

I have tried a bunch. The last two bottles currently in my garage is Meguiar ceramic hybrid and Gyeon Wet Coat. I also have the 2 versions of 303 graphene spray.

The spray on wet car and hose off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By Retoocs

If you know the size, McMaster Carr probably has...

If you know the size, McMaster Carr probably has one that fits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 788
Posted By Retoocs

The ceramics waxes, and even graphene, aren't...

The ceramics waxes, and even graphene, aren't really any better than the traditional waxes and sealants. On a car in rainy season will last a couple months before the beading effect fades.

A good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 788
Posted By Retoocs

I applied Opti-coat 2.0 ceramic coating to my...

I applied Opti-coat 2.0 ceramic coating to my cars. It last longer than waxes and sealants. But it's not a miracle coating where dirt just falls off or scratches never appear.

It is probably not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,113
Posted By Retoocs

It has internal splines for the freewheel tool....

It has internal splines for the freewheel tool. It's probably covered with crud.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,316
Posted By Retoocs

No body had a 26. 39x23 was what people ran for...

No body had a 26. 39x23 was what people ran for mountain rides and a 12-21 for the flats. 12-23 cassettes were standard equipment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,943
Posted By Retoocs

Punishment for any thieves should be they get...

Punishment for any thieves should be they get assigned to porta-potty companies to empty and clean the porta potties after a major event where they are literally filled to the brim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,832
Posted By Retoocs

Resin prints are about as strong as the weaker...

Resin prints are about as strong as the weaker direction of filament prints.

The serrations on that part is what's going to break if you print it. Printing that part out of metal would probably be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 85,346
Posted By Retoocs

There's 2 inches to play with

There's 2 inches to play with
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 05:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,101
Posted By Retoocs

My wife had a friend who collected Barbies. Huge...

My wife had a friend who collected Barbies. Huge collection, tens of thousands of dollars with many NIB limited edition dolls. When she passed away, her friends wanted to help sell the collection to...
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