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03-28-24, 09:20 AM
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Posted By abshipp

My only other C&V bike is my rather heavily laden...

My only other C&V bike is my rather heavily laden Grand Jubile commuter that I don’t ride much aside from to work and back.

What a lovely feeling to be on a nice and light vintage steel bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Stronglight 93

Stronglight 93
03-27-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,265
Posted By abshipp

Newly refinished and built in a fixed-gear road...

Newly refinished and built in a fixed-gear road bike configuration:

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03-27-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,327
Posted By abshipp

My newly refinished road fixed gear. Amateur...

My newly refinished road fixed gear.

Amateur built in the '70s from Columbus SL. This bike was very likely designed around super narrow tubulars and the original fork will not clear a 700c x 23mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

There's a rail trail where this will live most of...

There's a rail trail where this will live most of the time, but I have a few routes that I'm reasonably comfortable with on this kind of gearing.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

I typically run around at about 780mm so I just...

I typically run around at about 780mm so I just set it close to there. Should be able to ride it tonight and I'll keep a 5mm & 6mm in my jersey pocket for little adjustments if required.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

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03-21-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,022
Posted By abshipp

I got a frame back from powder coating and had...

I got a frame back from powder coating and had some fun with a paint pen. Need to do some lining touch ups, chase & face the BB & headtube, and clean up the top of the seat cluster but it should be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Thanks! I love those Zeus track ends so much....

Thanks! I love those Zeus track ends so much. Looks like I need to do a bit of touch up according to the photos :o

This is going to be a good looking bike, I think. I'll be doing some thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Paint pens are fun! ...

Paint pens are fun!

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03-21-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,265
Posted By abshipp

Got a project back from powdercoat earlier this...

Got a project back from powdercoat earlier this week, going to do some facing & chasing plus some general cleanup this weekend and hopefully have it built up by next week. Here's a few teasers ;)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Oh I forgot about those heat shrink connectors!...

Oh I forgot about those heat shrink connectors! So much easier than dragging a soldering iron out and forgetting to put heat shrink on before you make the joint.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Thanks big john and LAJ. No more misfires on my...

Thanks big john and LAJ. No more misfires on my test drive tonight. Did plugs, too. Felt a lot zippier!

My guess is that the plastic retaining tab on the injector connector failed so it was making...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Definitely a misfire, rough idle but doesn't die....

Definitely a misfire, rough idle but doesn't die. The thing that makes it especially fun is that it only misfires on cold start. If the engine warms up and it's driven a little bit then left to sit...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

New Escape 3.0l has a misfire and is throwing...

New Escape 3.0l has a misfire and is throwing codes P0202 and P0302. 202 is a cylinder 2 injector circuit specific fault where 302 is a general cylinder 2 misfire.

My buddy seems to think it might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,713
Posted By abshipp

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Looks like depending on the model 737 maximum...

Looks like depending on the model 737 maximum demonstrated crosswind is ±33kts?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

65 miles in the foothills today. Fun and...

65 miles in the foothills today.

Fun and pretty route but definitely backloaded on the climbing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

FS is so much better for the trails around here,...

FS is so much better for the trails around here, but I must admit that I do kind of miss the feeling of the rear wheel of my hardtail getting super light when braking hard on a chunky descent :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Looks like the biggest local club starts their 7...

Looks like the biggest local club starts their 7 month TT series tonight - they run it once per month on Thursday evenings.

I keep telling myself that once my fixed gear frame comes back from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

The run is amazing but Claudio's commentary just...

The run is amazing but Claudio's commentary just takes it over the top :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Always worth a watch: Danny Hart Champery...

Always worth a watch:

Danny Hart Champery 2011
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

That sounds a lot like a Wahoo Bolt to me. My V1...

That sounds a lot like a Wahoo Bolt to me. My V1 pairs flawlessly with my iPhone, auto uploads pretty much instantly. Lap button is one of the big three on the face.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

I think I might happen to have one but never used...

I think I might happen to have one but never used it. That is super tiny, I thought the ones for SRAM Stealthamajig was small but that's a T8!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Rear driver side door. Ostensibly for passengers...

Rear driver side door. Ostensibly for passengers unless they have really long arms and legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

There are 3 or 4 rock chips in the hood that went...

There are 3 or 4 rock chips in the hood that went down to the metal, one spot on the roof that I found, a little bit of rash on the forward front left wheel well, and a little bit of clearcoat...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

That belongs to the guy that lives above us....

That belongs to the guy that lives above us. Don’t know much about it other than he doesn’t drive it much. Now that the weather is getting better I’m assuming he’ll get it going again.



118k....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Has aged gracefully, but is still a 15 year old...

Has aged gracefully, but is still a 15 year old car that needs some attention. Driver seat cushion is collapsed a bit on the left side, needs tires on all 4 corners, and there’s a rattle that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Settled the total loss claim on the Buick today. ...

Settled the total loss claim on the Buick today.

Going to drive 4 hours round trip to look at a car tomorrow. Fingers crossed it works out because we lose our rental on Monday.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Looks like retrodirect with drum brakes? ...

Looks like retrodirect with drum brakes?

Pedaling backwards must feel strange.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Someday when the wind is favoring that runway...

Someday when the wind is favoring that runway I'll probably ride out and watch. bampilot06 how much trouble do you think I would get in if I suspended a hammock underneath one of the towers?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Got out to play for about 3 hours yesterday....

Got out to play for about 3 hours yesterday. Probably been about two weeks since I've done more than just ride to work. Legs didn't have much towards the end but man it felt nice.

Foggy Paris...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Nope. I was a bit surprised.

Nope. I was a bit surprised.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

75% here.

75% here.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Caught the left front. Now that the liability...

Caught the left front. Now that the liability decision has been made here's the picture:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Was able to make a claim through the other...

Was able to make a claim through the other party's insurance, car will be heading to the collision center for estimate tomorrow.

Rental car acquired through the 24th on their insurance's dime. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

That's the plan. Got a claim going with them but...

That's the plan. Got a claim going with them but they're not as quick determining my lack of liability as my own insurance was (shocked face).
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Thanks, all. I'm okay, have a small bruise on my...

Thanks, all. I'm okay, have a small bruise on my shoulder but that's all.

I'm hoping insurance is easy to deal with, the biggest hurdle right now is how my wife is going to get to work since this...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

We are now a car free household at the moment...

We are now a car free household at the moment thanks to the idiot who t-boned me running a red light tonight.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

It's certainly going to be more expensive than...

It's certainly going to be more expensive than painting it myself, but should last the lifetime of the frameset and best of all it will be a much nicer finish than I could likely achieve with a whole...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

I dropped off a track frame to get powder coated...

I dropped off a track frame to get powder coated this week :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

I was doing some closet rearranging the other day...

I was doing some closet rearranging the other day and tried on my wedding jacket on a whim - it was big on me!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Nobody tried to kill me on my ride last night! ...

Nobody tried to kill me on my ride last night!

Had some issues with my seatpost slipping so I didn't get to do as much as I wanted since I had to stop thrice to adjust and retorque it - just did...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

I'm sure they aren't thinking about it as much as...

I'm sure they aren't thinking about it as much as I am still 18 hours later. Like I said, I kind of wish I could have slapped the car but you never know what folks will do if you "tOuCh mUh...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,218
Posted By abshipp

Dangit I never noticed the levers being a bit too...

Dangit I never noticed the levers being a bit too low but I saw this comment before my ride last night and couldn't stop thinking about it. Might explain why things have always felt a little odd....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Had my closest call in my entire bike riding...

Had my closest call in my entire bike riding career last night.

I was on my road bike starting up a climb that begins at around 8% and then kicks up to 15%ish in the first third.

Very quiet...
02-16-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By abshipp

That's all there is to it! Keep in mind it...

That's all there is to it!

Keep in mind it doesn't have to be exactly the same. I've run 3/32" drivetrains with 4-5mm of mismatch in chainline and never had any issues. 1/8" or dedicated...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

Lol I was all over the place on my mountain bike...

Lol I was all over the place on my mountain bike on Saturday but ended up setting a PR on a very fast descent. That explains why it felt so scary, I was handling the bike like crap but going faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

San Diego to Nashville and back. He's a...

San Diego to Nashville and back.

He's a captain for SWA.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11,546
Views: 205,075
Posted By abshipp

bampilot06 a tale of two trips from my father: ...

bampilot06 a tale of two trips from my father:

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