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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 915
Posted By Steel Charlie

As I mentioned above, the riders in the peloton...

As I mentioned above, the riders in the peloton (men and women alike) all exhibit very similar foot position and leg extension. And you may notice that they are a wide variety of sizes. I suspect...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 915
Posted By Steel Charlie

I haven't been able to see any pro in the peloton...

I haven't been able to see any pro in the peloton that looks like they are full extending or reaching. But wadda they know?

​​​​​​What that might mean for anyone else I can't say. But 5cm is a...
03-26-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 243
Posted By Steel Charlie

Gas is $5/gal. So how much will it cost to...

Gas is $5/gal. So how much will it cost to retrieve it? Want/need does sometimes have price.
03-25-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,882
Posted By Steel Charlie

I freely admit that I am totally, and I mean...

I freely admit that I am totally, and I mean Totally! lost for a motivation that would produce those things.
03-25-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,864
Posted By Steel Charlie

:thumb: Life is too short to ride something...

:thumb:

Life is too short to ride something that ugly and stoopid

And BTW the 3x is just fine as well
03-23-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 764
Posted By Steel Charlie

I would suspect the soap that you are using to...

I would suspect the soap that you are using to bathe or for the laundry.
03-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By Steel Charlie

Most definitely Masi USA. MC 58.. If it were my...

Most definitely Masi USA. MC 58.. If it were my size it would most certainly have a new home. Screaming' Bargain ! !
03-22-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By Steel Charlie

Hahaha. The people in that discussion don't even...

Hahaha. The people in that discussion don't even agree. Voiced/unvoiced pairs are often exchanged and/or confused. NBD AFAIC. Say it any way you care to - nobody can say that you are wrong
03-21-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By Steel Charlie

That would say "Mazi" not "Masi". A Cyrillic " C"...

That would say "Mazi" not "Masi". A Cyrillic " C" represents the Italian "S" sound. Like the C's on the top tube

What's the crap with the forum and Cyrillic?
03-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By Steel Charlie

I've had three of those. All 54's. They were...

I've had three of those. All 54's. They were all SLX/SP. And they were SLX. I'm guessing that the stays were SP. I've seen 52's with the same sticker so probably not size related.
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03-19-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By Steel Charlie

Oblivioso

Oblivioso
03-19-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 562
Posted By Steel Charlie

I have to admit that I am way more concerned...

I have to admit that I am way more concerned about feral humans - tho I think bear spray would work on them too
03-18-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,113
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's not a Racer until you turn those bars upside...

It's not a Racer until you turn those bars upside down
03-18-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By Steel Charlie

Paramount Series 5 PDG

Did the production of the Series5 and 7 later migrate to China like the 2 and 3 models? Not much info around about these things if seems.
Thanks
Charlie

UPDATE
Just in ref to the road bikes...
03-17-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,827
Posted By Steel Charlie

You really need to come to terms with the fact...

You really need to come to terms with the fact that you pose no threat of any kind to anyone in any way
03-17-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,237
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/00a0a_hg5alxyqsdz_0ci0t2_1200x900_7a3cd6aac01510d2a0d37158a5b2db19ba2a7e0d.jpg

I'm in the process of de-blacking this new toy. The...
03-17-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,827
Posted By Steel Charlie

It seems that the general consensus is that...

It seems that the general consensus is that nobody actually GAF about the kind of bike you ride - even the other geezers. You may want to share your interests with persons who have similar interests...
03-16-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By Steel Charlie

Any bets on what's gonna happen ?

Any bets on what's gonna happen ?
03-16-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,045
Posted By Steel Charlie

Spocalc 2022 works fine for me with no...

Spocalc 2022 works fine for me with no adjustments if component dimensions are selected from the program lists. Correct info in gets correct info out. Rounding up decimal length has also been best in...
03-16-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By Steel Charlie

Yeah, I know how that goes. I have to adjust the...

Yeah, I know how that goes. I have to adjust the cables on my Shimano gear every few years when I change the cables. Really tiresome I can tell you.
03-15-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,827
Posted By Steel Charlie

Clearly an issue needing legislation. Big Tool,...

Clearly an issue needing legislation. Big Tool, Big Tire/Tube, Big Bag should be called on to set the standards. I know that I'll certainly be happier with the roads populated by responsible...
03-14-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By Steel Charlie

Idiosyncratic behavior is quite common. I have...

Idiosyncratic behavior is quite common. I have heard that there are people who still have French bicycles. Maybe even ride them. An Italian cable fetish is pretty low on that scale.
03-14-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By Steel Charlie

Jagwire stainless for me. Fits anything and...

Jagwire stainless for me. Fits anything and everything. I don't know what constitutes the "best" but Jagwire sets the bar pretty high IMO.
03-14-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,797
Posted By Steel Charlie

Goatheads People Old Age

Goatheads

People

Old Age
03-14-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,463
Posted By Steel Charlie

When I was a kid, long long ago in a galaxy far...

When I was a kid, long long ago in a galaxy far far away, that term referred to a certain sort of sexual activity and we just called the game beanbag. Played on rain days in the grade school...
03-13-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,463
Posted By Steel Charlie

A couple of things spring to mind that I would...

A couple of things spring to mind that I would take great pleasure in repairing with a hammer and a screwdriver
03-11-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,463
Posted By Steel Charlie

Those are the exactly same creatures that control...

Those are the exactly same creatures that control the IOC. They're working on a crossover sport that will include barely pubescent girls in painted on attire and professional cyclists.
03-10-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,031
Posted By Steel Charlie

At the risk of ... Genetic female does not...

At the risk of ...

Genetic female does not seem to be a nuance of any species. Genetic males and genetic females of the species **** sapiens (with the exception of a few genetic anomalies) are...
03-10-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 573
Posted By Steel Charlie

That has better chrome than anything Italian ever...

That has better chrome than anything Italian ever had.

Save yourself and just buy this. The owner has some misconceptions and has been trying to flip it for a couple years.
Besta luck
...
03-10-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Steel Charlie

You should probably just bin those levers. Send...

You should probably just bin those levers. Send them to me and I'll take care of that for you.

HTH
03-09-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,721
Posted By Steel Charlie

I tried MB for a while. Finally gave them to the...

I tried MB for a while. Finally gave them to the co-op. Went back to bullhorns. They have everything that drops have except drops and I never ride them anyway.
03-08-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,031
Posted By Steel Charlie

Hormones do not determine sex. DNA determines...

Hormones do not determine sex. DNA determines sex. Male persons of any sort have no place in competitions intended for female persons. Period.

And the only kind of phobe that I am is a...
03-06-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 784
Posted By Steel Charlie

Red helmets are faster

Red helmets are faster
03-06-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 784
Posted By Steel Charlie

Red models are faster

Red models are faster
03-04-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By Steel Charlie

Yeah, that empty spot in the case is a deal...

Yeah, that empty spot in the case is a deal breaker to me.

Nice chain whip tho
03-04-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By Steel Charlie

For the Man Who Has Everything

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/sacramento-campagnolo-speed-freewheel/7723765446.html
...
03-04-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 556
Posted By Steel Charlie

Dura Ace 10 spd barcons work on downtube bosses.

Dura Ace 10 spd barcons work on downtube bosses.
03-03-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,309
Posted By Steel Charlie

Beyond Impressive metalwork !

Beyond Impressive metalwork !
03-03-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,390
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm still riding wheels that I built in the 80's...

I'm still riding wheels that I built in the 80's with DT spokes. Wadda figger their "fatigue life" is?
02-29-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,031
Posted By Steel Charlie

(510) 368-1689 is the number that he gave me to...

(510) 368-1689 is the number that he gave me to contact him
He always returned my calls
02-26-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,632
Posted By Steel Charlie

Wait till you're 80 and have to decide if a spine...

Wait till you're 80 and have to decide if a spine fusion is worth the time off
02-25-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,944
Posted By Steel Charlie

Absolutely ! ! For decades Bicycling! has been...

Absolutely ! ! For decades Bicycling! has been the fount of truth, justice, and the American Way ! ! !
02-24-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,632
Posted By Steel Charlie

If it's not his last he may want to go ahead and...

If it's not his last he may want to go ahead and get the foot fixed.
02-24-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,632
Posted By Steel Charlie

So is this summer going to be your last one?

So is this summer going to be your last one?
02-22-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 575
Posted By Steel Charlie

+1 9spd chain and adjust the front derailleur. ...

+1 9spd chain and adjust the front derailleur. My 3x9 Campy RT shifts just fine
02-22-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,456
Posted By Steel Charlie

I cudda bin a contenda !

I cudda bin a contenda !
02-22-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 329
Posted By Steel Charlie

Does "money down a rathole" ring a bell? ...

Does "money down a rathole" ring a bell?

Find some kid to give it to and walk away.

JMO of course
02-21-24, 08:31 AM
02-20-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,362
Posted By Steel Charlie

Excellent ! It's well and good that she is...

Excellent !

It's well and good that she is humoring you with the bikes but you may want to take special care to insure that she knows that she's your No.1 hobby.

Just say'n
02-20-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,456
Posted By Steel Charlie

Sales figures may transcend aesthetics

Sales figures may transcend aesthetics
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