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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,646
Posted By lostronin

If you are interested in tire rolling resistance...

If you are interested in tire rolling resistance data I recommend the following site: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,383
Posted By lostronin

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 31,638
Posted By lostronin

6’1/2” (184cm) with 34” inseam. Ride 56cm - 60cm.

6’1/2” (184cm) with 34” inseam. Ride 56cm - 60cm.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,003
Posted By lostronin

I have Shimano 105 11-speed and SRAM Force...

I have Shimano 105 11-speed and SRAM Force 10-speed brifters and my Pearl Izumi lobster gloves work great with both.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,303
Posted By lostronin

Shimano 105 r5800 brakes with Kool-Stop Salmon...

Shimano 105 r5800 brakes with Kool-Stop Salmon pads, Shimano r500 wheels on the Lynskey.
Shimano 105 r7000 brakes with Shimano pads, Campagnolo Zondas on the Look 585.
Better feel and stopping...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-20, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,383
Posted By lostronin

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,285
Posted By lostronin

I’m going to second Bah_Humbug - the black...

I’m going to second Bah_Humbug - the black Shimano r7000 is a good look on the baby blue frame. You’ve really done a beautiful job.

To help with the build questions; the frame finish quality was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,285
Posted By lostronin

I really like the blue! I built one too, in...

I really like the blue! I built one too, in black, 60 cm. I scavenged the parts from a decommissioned Surly Pacer. The plan was to use it as a commuter, but now that feels like a distant dream while...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,026
Posted By lostronin

A different Look 585 ...

A different Look 585

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,207
Posted By lostronin

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk mixed with water.

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk mixed with water.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,120
Posted By lostronin

Merlin Cycles for Shimano

Merlin Cycles for Shimano
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,139
Posted By lostronin

I’ve had two Brooks Pros on my road bikes. They...

I’ve had two Brooks Pros on my road bikes. They just disappear. 10/10. I really like the Fizik Vitesse on my commuter, but for some reason the Fizik Arione is noticeable on a 20 mile ride. I’ve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,550,210
Posted By lostronin

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This is my ‘86 Silver and Grey. I switched out...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,484
Posted By lostronin

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Added a non-titanium Brooks to the Lynskey...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,479
Posted By lostronin

I am undaunted by the legal limitations of second...

I am undaunted by the legal limitations of second ownership and will ride this baby into my grave.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-19, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,192,359
Posted By lostronin

Zefal Swan rear fender to rotate between bikes. I...

Zefal Swan rear fender to rotate between bikes. I like the design - easy off, easy on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,479
Posted By lostronin

Ha! I wish. Their limited lifetime warranty only...

Ha! I wish. Their limited lifetime warranty only covers the original owner.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,479
Posted By lostronin

I concur with shelbyfv. I bought a lightly used...

I concur with shelbyfv. I bought a lightly used Peloton off of Craigslist and it rides like a dream. No regrets.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,006
Posted By lostronin

That looks stock. Nice!

That looks stock. Nice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,728
Posted By lostronin

That’s a great story. That scout should get an...

That’s a great story. That scout should get an additional cycling merit badge featuring a double cheeseburger, fries and a shake. It’s all I can do to consume a full water bottle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,598
Posted By lostronin

You should turn this into a screenplay for a...

You should turn this into a screenplay for a movie.
Forum: Commuting
09-29-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,767
Posted By lostronin

You may want to actually measure your cycling...

You may want to actually measure your cycling inseam. In stocking feet or bare footed, no cloths but thin undies (or actual, no pad cycling shorts), stand back to a wall on a tile or wood floor (no...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,767
Posted By lostronin

I don’t know if this helps but, I’m 6’1” with a...

I don’t know if this helps but, I’m 6’1” with a 34 inch inseam and running a 58 Surly Pacer (which I believe has somewhat similar geometry) with flat bars. It’s perfect for me.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,555
Posted By lostronin

This. Plus, cyclist karma/revenge videos like the...

This. Plus, cyclist karma/revenge videos like the one I enjoyed earlier on this forum, where the cyclist punches out the truck driver who tried to run him off the road.
Forum: Commuting
09-22-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,899
Posted By lostronin

I started commuting this summer and I’m at three...

I started commuting this summer and I’m at three days a week. It’s only seven miles round trip, but we’ll see how tough I am once winter hits. Street parking in Boston is an urban nightmare, so it’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,010
Posted By lostronin

[QUOTE=TakingMyTime;21122085]REI has the Gunmetal...

[QUOTE=TakingMyTime;21122085]REI has the Gunmetal Grey full metal fenders from Portland Design Works for $59.93. The Black and Chrome are still at the regular price but you won't find this price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,175
Posted By lostronin

I’m in the just ride it camp too, although I did...

I’m in the just ride it camp too, although I did hit the underside of my Brooks Pro with some Lexol leather conditioner.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-19, 04:27 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 99,499
Posted By lostronin

Same here.

Same here.
Forum: Introductions
09-18-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By lostronin

Love that dirty water...

I shipped up to Boston a long time ago, but I’m back into more serious biking recently. I’m rocking an ‘86 Centurion Ironman (Road) a 2003 Surly Pacer (commute) and a custom aluminum backup road bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 33,143
Posted By lostronin

You were right. It’s almost too easy.

You were right. It’s almost too easy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 33,143
Posted By lostronin

It was a modest goal, I admit.

It was a modest goal, I admit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 08:13 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 33,143
Posted By lostronin

This looks like an appropriate thread to double...

This looks like an appropriate thread to double my newbie post count.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 06:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,442
Posted By lostronin

I’m running a 42/52 on my ‘86 Ironman with a...

I’m running a 42/52 on my ‘86 Ironman with a 13-24. It works ok on the hills around Boston, like Heartbreak Hill.
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