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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 464
Posted By Steel Charlie

I will never have another SS. They are simply...

I will never have another SS. They are simply not what I want/need no matter how much I would care to have that different. They cheaper cos they're simpler yes. They also sell into a low demand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,094,282
Posted By Steel Charlie

Crap pic, but .... 1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK...

Crap pic, but ....
1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK tubes, all Ultegra 2x9, missing some graphics and shabby paint but super ride. Deserves some spiffing up. Most definitely a keeper.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 744
Posted By Steel Charlie

Hoarding crap serves no purpose. Just becomes...

Hoarding crap serves no purpose. Just becomes WTF when you croak and someone else has to dump it. I give away stuff (and bikes) frequently. I never feel bad about it or regret it. And I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,950
Posted By Steel Charlie

I have an '85 Nova Special. Beautiful build...

I have an '85 Nova Special. Beautiful build quality. SL tubes, lotsa Ti stuff, DA7700, 17.8lbs, great ride. Can't even imagine selling it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 464
Posted By Steel Charlie

The same compulsion has overwhelmed me several...

The same compulsion has overwhelmed me several times now. Each time it took me a couple rides to realize how stoopid it was for me to have a single speed. I have finally managed to flip the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 552
Posted By Steel Charlie

This is the newest (and most recent) an 05 or 06...

This is the newest (and most recent) an 05 or 06 Allez Comp. These may be the last zoot steel bike from Specialized. I fixed it up a bit so it's now 18.4lbs as shown in the pic. And I can tell you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 187
Posted By Steel Charlie

Many Thanks ! ! I really appreciate the info. ...

Many Thanks ! ! I really appreciate the info.

I presumed that was the case since I was unable to find any ref to an Italian GXP crank. Sometimes difficult to believe that designers/manufacturers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 187
Posted By Steel Charlie

TruVativ Crank/BB

So I have a TruVativ GXP crank in a 68mm bottom bracket. Can I screw in the GXP Italian BB into a 70mm shell and use the same crank?

TIA
Charlie
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 394
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://www.gearbeauty.com/product/cycling-face-ma...

https://www.gearbeauty.com/product/cycling-face-mask-carbon-dust-mask-with-extra-filter-cotton-breathable/
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,863
Posted By Steel Charlie

Continually and shamelessly

Continually and shamelessly
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,001
Posted By Steel Charlie

That's perilously close to MYOB ! Radical...

That's perilously close to MYOB ! Radical approach for BF

Slagging sports big box stores is particularly popular with some segments of the shooting community - until they become close to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 440
Posted By Steel Charlie

Tell everyone that there is a fantastic...

Tell everyone that there is a fantastic improvement in handling to make the expense worthwhile :cheers:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,694
Posted By Steel Charlie

The LeMond that I had flaunted ten + head badge +...

The LeMond that I had flaunted ten + head badge + two model name. My Gios Compact has Twelve + head badge + model name
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 350
Posted By Steel Charlie

Descending from the tram climb my arms always...

Descending from the tram climb my arms always looked like Popeye's. But that was many years ago and I hope that the road has been improved since then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,120
Posted By Steel Charlie

The Croll is so awesome that I'd be afraid to...

The Croll is so awesome that I'd be afraid to ride it. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,516
Posted By Steel Charlie

Too much weight forward of the steering center.

Too much weight forward of the steering center.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 680
Posted By Steel Charlie

Stoopid steel bikes ! Who'd want one of those ?

Stoopid steel bikes ! Who'd want one of those ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,844
Posted By Steel Charlie

Guess why they're cheap and consider better uses...

Guess why they're cheap and consider better uses for the $10

Jus sayn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,516
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,878
Posted By Steel Charlie

I think that it should be pointed out that only...

I think that it should be pointed out that only about 30% of the population actually believes those things. And you omitted the Israeli space lasers and the cannibal paedophiles as well as a number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,844
Posted By Steel Charlie

So here's a summary of the entire discussion and...

So here's a summary of the entire discussion and everything else that I have read in the past:

It depends.

HTH
Cheers
Charlie

P.S. The really excellent news is that exactly the same rule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,844
Posted By Steel Charlie

This

I ride all three. I can't tell the difference. The 5mm is less than a 1/4". I also ride several types of shoes (one even has insoles) and cleates and I'd bet that there is more than a 1/4" difference...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 680
Posted By Steel Charlie

I've had both. I regret selling the Alan. Not...

I've had both. I regret selling the Alan. Not so much with the 979.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,629
Posted By Steel Charlie

2 Pieces Duck Bike Bells, Rubber Duck Bicycle...

2 Pieces Duck Bike Bells, Rubber Duck Bicycle Accessories, Cute Propeller Handlebar Bicycle Horns for Bike Scooter Motorcycles Car Sport Outdoor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,006
Posted By Steel Charlie

How the bar is tilted and where the lever bodies...

How the bar is tilted and where the lever bodies are positioned obviously makes the difference. And that's a massively adjustable system. If you are going for a "look" then functionality may suffer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,322
Posted By Steel Charlie

Get ...... Off. ...... My ...... Lawn ! ! ! !

Get ...... Off. ...... My ...... Lawn ! ! ! !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 219
Posted By Steel Charlie

Special Lightweight

No problemo

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop/d/san-leandro-centurion-comp-ta-vintage/7724433977.html
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 459
Posted By Steel Charlie

I went from 53 to 50 on three bikes and now I...

I went from 53 to 50 on three bikes and now I have regular use of 6 of the 9 cogs. Where I usually ride the grades are short and relatively steep. I can coast off of 53/11 so coasting off of a 50/11...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,973
Posted By Steel Charlie

"The reproductive health stuff in Texas is...

"The reproductive health stuff in Texas is concerning, but I wonder how big of a deal it is in practice. Maybe a big deal? Its pretty early on and I think its too early to judge."

That's really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,813
Posted By Steel Charlie

++1 Really! Have you ever eaten in a restaurant...

++1 Really! Have you ever eaten in a restaurant or slept in a motel bed? Used a public restroom? HAHAHAHA
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,968
Posted By Steel Charlie

White cables? No. But yellow would be just fine....

White cables? No. But yellow would be just fine. Personally I'd bin all the black stuff and brighten up the whole thing. It's a beauty and deserves to be seen. This Ibis stem might make the cut tho
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,973
Posted By Steel Charlie

Judging from past experiences some time ago I'd...

Judging from past experiences some time ago I'd offer that DC and Detroit will be challenging in a number of ways. I lived in Texas when I was a kid. No amount of money would take me Anywhere back...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 619
Posted By Steel Charlie

The picture tells the story, obviously

The picture tells the story, obviously
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By Steel Charlie

Rattle can white. Revealing a swell contour...

Rattle can white. Revealing a swell contour previously cleverly obscured by the CF black yuck. I didn't have a trough big enough to dunk the bars in but I may change them to bullhorns. I did find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By Steel Charlie

Almost Done

Been de-blacking the new toy, Specialized Allez Comp cromo. I'd been sorta looking for one for some time, had to drive to Reno to get this one but WAY worth it. Absolutely great ride ! Just waiting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,966
Posted By Steel Charlie

On the digital scale my three fave steels ...

On the digital scale my three fave steels

Masi Team 3V 19.6lb

Specialized Allez Comp (cromo) 18.4lb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,336
Posted By Steel Charlie

Gadgets, eh ? Lemme see now. The only actual...

Gadgets, eh ? Lemme see now. The only actual gadgets I have are the little CatEye computer thingies on each of the bikes. Started using those sometime in the '80s.
Pretty well took care of my gadget...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,564
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-30-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Posted By Steel Charlie

Super Mighty Competition My fave too, BITD

Super Mighty Competition

My fave too, BITD
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,813
Posted By Steel Charlie

You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to find...

You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to find a proper well these days
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,267
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: 1,267
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 315
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
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.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,067
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
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,215
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
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 ! !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
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?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
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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