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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,602
Posted By serotta

Here's an oldie for the Dallas crowd: ...

Here's an oldie for the Dallas crowd:

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,149
Posted By serotta

I've always slathered my natural chamois with...

I've always slathered my natural chamois with Noxema cream, never had a boil or saddle sore despite the length of rides or repeated long days.

If I'm going over 80-100 miles, If I remember, I use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,149
Posted By serotta

Bibs with synthetic chamois, always in the wash...

Bibs with synthetic chamois, always in the wash with the other clothes, dryer too. If I catch them before they finish, all well and good.... take them out leave them on a drying rack overnight. If...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-04-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,879
Posted By serotta

what VtV said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

what VtV said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,555
Posted By serotta

Best advice here!!!!^^^^^^ Everyone is...

Best advice here!!!!^^^^^^
Everyone is different. If choosing a saddle were even the least bit scientific or fit a pattern, every bike shop worth their salt would be able to size you up, check...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,214
Posted By serotta

In 1969-70 I toured the country by foot, PC,...

In 1969-70 I toured the country by foot, PC, Huey, and Caribou while there on my Uncle Sam's tab for a year. Country was beautiful, accommodations were well below average.

Good luck to you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,167
Posted By serotta

Follow the same advise my dear old Dad gave me...

Follow the same advise my dear old Dad gave me about tightening any bolt. Tighten it until it cracks, then back off 1/4 turn. Same with straightening a bent hanger.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,503
Posted By serotta

We'll win or we'll die!:thumb:

We'll win or we'll die!:thumb:
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-31-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By serotta

Right where my original cracked, at the shifter...

Right where my original cracked, at the shifter bosses. Nice work.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-29-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By serotta

Nice bike! I love the color. .

Nice bike! I love the color. .
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-28-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By serotta

I'll be following your journey. I had one of the...

I'll be following your journey. I had one of the first 4000s on the East coast when they first came out. Loved the bike..... cracked the frame late in it's life and got a 200 SCI from Kestrel as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,743
Posted By serotta

Ouch! Deal4Fuji Does this bike count? ...

Ouch! Deal4Fuji

Does this bike count? It's hanging on our porch and the porch is on a house on a lake.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-02-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,386
Posted By serotta

I agree this is a great product, but if you have...

I agree this is a great product, but if you have multiple bikes, and were going to replace your 25 year old garage door openers anyway, then wifi is a good solution. I only carry a phone and can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By serotta

I think you'll be fine, the one I have now has...

I think you'll be fine, the one I have now has been through a lot of abuse and holding up great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By serotta

First one cracked early on, Kestrel sent another...

First one cracked early on, Kestrel sent another 200SCI. That was 15 years ago, still going strong.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-02-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,386
Posted By serotta

I have wifi garage doors, just an app on my...

I have wifi garage doors, just an app on my phone. Doesn't matter which bike I ride, I always carry my phone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By serotta

I think I had the first 4000 in the Charlotte, NC...

I think I had the first 4000 in the Charlotte, NC area. It was used at the bike show downtown when it came in. I broke that frames after a couple of years riding. Kestrel supplied me with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,773
Posted By serotta

This is the first year of construction, just a...

This is the first year of construction, just a dirt path where the new bridge will begin:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,773
Posted By serotta

this was the year after on my fixed gear: ...

this was the year after on my fixed gear:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,773
Posted By serotta

New Bonner Bridge on the right, old Bonner Bridge...

New Bonner Bridge on the right, old Bonner Bridge on the left.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/bonner_bridge_2_82362df87acbdf6b351e10da6de5c04efb0f2540.jpg
The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,143
Posted By serotta

When I was heavy I was afraid to try a normal...

When I was heavy I was afraid to try a normal bike because it wasn't built for that much weight. I rode a tandem, just took the pedals off the rear and got in great shape riding it for over a year. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-21-20, 05:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,077
Posted By serotta

Gotta admit, the circumstances and choices on the...

Gotta admit, the circumstances and choices on the climb make for some interesting and imaginative speculation.

FACTS:
There is a short king of the mt. climb to end a TT and the winner beats the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-20, 05:54 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 32,975
Posted By serotta

No offense, but this is one Cover I prefer to the...

No offense, but this is one Cover I prefer to the original.

Kimberly Perry knows how to sing it and show it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPK5NAzqf64
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,188
Posted By serotta

^^^^^^ Except I would add DAILY to that last...

^^^^^^ Except I would add DAILY to that last sentence.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,816
Posted By serotta

I own both color combinations of this Raleigh...

I own both color combinations of this Raleigh 531c frame. There are some slight differences. Both bikes are in another location at the moment, but from memory the seat stays on the red/black are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,503
Posted By serotta

86th Combat Engineers, Binh Phouc, RVN (just a...

86th Combat Engineers, Binh Phouc, RVN (just a couple of landmines east of Dong Tam.)
Providing Engineering expertise with an M-16 and M-203 in support of 9th Inf Div, 2nd/47th Mechanized Infantry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,319
Posted By serotta

I agree with TIM. I close the QR tight...

I agree with TIM.
I close the QR tight enough so I can read the campagnolo pressed into my palm.

If is says Shimano, or anything else, you aren't pressing hard enough... LOL
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,614
Posted By serotta

I would add to this, use two small pieces of a...

I would add to this, use two small pieces of a paint stir stick between the bench vise or C-clamps so as not to damage the tire or rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,743
Posted By serotta

Wow! Some beautiful bikes near some scenic water...

Wow! Some beautiful bikes near some scenic water in this thread.

Here is a series of three pictures over three years visiting the OBX of NC. The Bonner Bridge before, during, and after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By serotta

Don't most bikes have the serial number, model...

Don't most bikes have the serial number, model number, and/or size stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket.
Forum: Southeast
06-12-12, 04:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By serotta

If you ride on HWY 58's bikelane from one end of...

If you ride on HWY 58's bikelane from one end of the island to the other and back you will cover 44.43 miles. (This includes the mileage in Ft. Macon. Without the Ft. Macon entrance road it would...
Forum: Southeast
05-30-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By serotta

Yea Mike, you can take either bridge to 24 West...

Yea Mike, you can take either bridge to 24 West end or East end. You can ride west on 24, it is 4 lane, but not tons of traffic. West from the West end of the island is busy, but once you get...
Forum: Southeast
05-30-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By serotta

Mike, You could cross the AB bridge and then...

Mike,
You could cross the AB bridge and then cross 70 and ride neighborhoods or Bridge St all the way to past the congestion at 24, but sooner or later you'd have to get out on 70 to hit the Croatan...
Forum: Southeast
05-30-12, 05:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By serotta

Mike, He's right about the guard rails, but I'd...

Mike, He's right about the guard rails, but I'd rather end up in the ocean than pinned against the rail! ha! I ride either early in the AM (first light) or after 9am. I feel the rush of traffic...
Forum: Southeast
05-29-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By serotta

Mike, There is usually WAY too much traffic...

Mike,

There is usually WAY too much traffic on 70 if you go to the top end (E) of Emerald Isle and cross the bridge. I have ridden 70 many times while visiting the EI, and never enjoyed it. You...
Forum: Southeast
05-21-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 793
Posted By serotta

I haven't been to OIB in several years, but my...

I haven't been to OIB in several years, but my riding has always been confined to a loop or two between Calabash, Sunset and OIB. If you are on OIB come off the island go straight at the light. ...
Forum: Southeast
11-16-11, 04:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

No conclusive news at this point. ...

No conclusive news at this point.

Developments:

Walker Davidson won the Mayoral race in the town.

Barry is still running for the State seat, but has made no more comments about bicycles on...
Forum: Southeast
10-19-11, 05:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

Ex Pres, Works for me this morning. Nah,...

Ex Pres,

Works for me this morning.
Nah, Walker's still in the race. There's a candidate forum Thursday night for all the Weddington candidates for office.

SS,

I've been meaning to do a...
Forum: Southeast
10-18-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

One of our Mayoral candidates has a great sense...

One of our Mayoral candidates has a great sense of humor:

http://www.walkerdavidson.com/recreational-cycling/
Forum: Southeast
10-14-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

Gary, There was no discussion in the council...

Gary, There was no discussion in the council meeting, only the suggestion that it be added to subsequent agendas for discussion (I found it in the minutes). The thought process is in it's infancy,...
Forum: Southeast
10-14-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

The only comment I have from Mr. Barry is a short...

The only comment I have from Mr. Barry is a short synopsis third hand through one of our local cycling advocates that took the time to talk with him yesterday. I have been out of town and busy so...
Forum: Southeast
10-13-11, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

While he (Barry) lives in an upscale community to...

While he (Barry) lives in an upscale community to most, it's actually slightly above average for the Weddington town limits. No gates, but a gated wannabee!

The cycling advocacy groups in the...
Forum: Southeast
10-12-11, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By serotta

North Carolina town about to outlaw bicycle riding

Not exactly, but Weddington, NC town councilman, Dan Barry, is placing an item on the agenda for discussion.
The proposed new ordinance would make it illegal to ride a bicycle on Weddington, NC...
Forum: Southeast
07-29-11, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By serotta

^ I've tried, our county commissioners won't...

^
I've tried, our county commissioners won't install it, so I drive 5 hours to visit.

I did see a guy heading to Ft. Macon one morning on a Cannondale. I believe it was Weds. Thursday I did...
Forum: Southeast
07-28-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By serotta

Wow, I can't believe I missed this thread. I was...

Wow, I can't believe I missed this thread. I was on Emerald Isle from the 16th to the 23rd. I rode every morning, usually starting between 6 and 7am and staying out about 2 hours or so. My usual...
Forum: Southeast
11-23-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By serotta

Mostly pea gravel trails. Most nicely groomed...

Mostly pea gravel trails. Most nicely groomed and wide. I rode my MTB, the knobby tires were a bit of an overkill, but did provide additional stability on the gravel/dirt paths. I could have...
Forum: Southeast
11-14-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,214
Posted By serotta

Only if it's a UO-8 or PX-10

Only if it's a UO-8 or PX-10
Forum: Southeast
09-05-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,214
Posted By serotta

Plantation Ride starts at the shopping center...

Plantation Ride starts at the shopping center parking lot in front of the HT, across from Siskey Y. Every Sunday about 8:30 am. I haven't been in a long while, but I still see them heading in that...
Forum: Southeast
02-16-10, 03:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,014
Posted By serotta

As stated before, at the time of the post, Bolt...

As stated before, at the time of the post, Bolt was open by appt. only.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,774,118
Posted By serotta

Those DT Swiss are sweet. I went with the CXP...

Those DT Swiss are sweet. I went with the CXP 33's (boring) because I've had another set for 15+ years and gotten great service from them. I figured the fixie could use all the help it could get....
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