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Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 960
Posted By Bradleykd

The Specialized Zee cage is the mountain biker's...

The Specialized Zee cage is the mountain biker's choice for a bottle cage that won't drop your bottle and the plastic ones never scratched any of my bottles. I don't have experience with the carbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bradleykd

I know. It was an exaggeration. lol Also...

I know. It was an exaggeration. lol

Also keep an automatic centerpunch in your car for water based emergencies - much more efficient than one of those pointy hammers at breaking a window!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bradleykd

Exactly! failing being able to rattle the...

Exactly!

failing being able to rattle the screw out, they are pretty good at putting a center in the middle of the bolt so the drill bit doesn't walk when drilling, too. like the center punch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bradleykd

I have removed broken bolts for 15 years as part...

I have removed broken bolts for 15 years as part of my job. Something that has saved me many times on small bolts is pretty random, but some people already have them.

A vibrating engraver, like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By Bradleykd

Discs are the same, there are two (as far as I...

Discs are the same, there are two (as far as I know) types of lock rings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By Bradleykd

I have a sample size of 1, but going from DT...

I have a sample size of 1, but going from DT Swiss 6 bolt hubs to Onyx center lock hubs, I did not have to move my brake calipers.

However, I have had to move my calipers for changing from one 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,028
Posted By Bradleykd

I've had one of these for years and years. Mine's...

I've had one of these for years and years. Mine's just black nylon though, not the carbon look. Maybe you can still find that, as I wouldn't buy this specific one.

Holds a tube, c02 and inflator,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 437
Posted By Bradleykd

Wild animals aren't allowed on your MUPs? Or...

Wild animals aren't allowed on your MUPs? Or you're figuring it will be daylight by then?

I've had more deer encounters (not to mention squirrels and rabbits) on my local MUP than I have on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,041
Posted By Bradleykd

I really enjoyed this morning read. :lol: ...

I really enjoyed this morning read. :lol:

Thank you to those who have participated!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By Bradleykd

Another thing to think about is the change of...

Another thing to think about is the change of stack height when you went to walking shoes with flat pedals.

If your saddle is just a bit too high, you'll have constant stretching of the hips,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 743
Posted By Bradleykd

Yeah, so you weren't far off base there. The max...

Yeah, so you weren't far off base there. The max pressure for a 25 is listed at 109psi. That's for a TR tire though, idk if it's different for a standard clincher gp5000s
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 743
Posted By Bradleykd

What wheels came on it?

What wheels came on it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 743
Posted By Bradleykd

Stating what pressure you run is irrelevant...

Stating what pressure you run is irrelevant without knowing width of the tire, rim, and if it is hookless, hooked, and tubeless or not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 743
Posted By Bradleykd

I fully understand. The wider tire should...

I fully understand.

The wider tire should take less PSI to provide the appropriate support, which is why width is important in this scenario.

I guess the 30 and 32mm tires are maxed at 72psi,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 743
Posted By Bradleykd

What size tire? My 28mm GP5000s TR says 70...

What size tire? My 28mm GP5000s TR says 70 something psi for hookless, 94psi for hooked rims. I would thing there are two different acceptable pressures
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 568
Posted By Bradleykd

when you re-tape it, do a couple of things to...

when you re-tape it, do a couple of things to help.

at the valve hole, don't just cut a X in the tape and push it through, take a round file and cut the tape off to the metal or carbon. You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,598
Posted By Bradleykd

It was quite the increase! I probably have...

It was quite the increase!

I probably have $10k invested in the bikes I have, but no longer have a $10k bike.

The internet is a funny place for making you want things. Lusting over these...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,598
Posted By Bradleykd

I'm glad you found something you really like. ...

I'm glad you found something you really like.

I relate to this question quite a bit. I bought a bike on clearance at K-Mart in 2012. I think it was $67. I started riding it on a multi-use path...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,826
Posted By Bradleykd

I've ridden a lot of bikes of all the different...

I've ridden a lot of bikes of all the different materials. I feel I am rather subjective about it and have no preference.

Steel bike people say it is so smooth... idk. It's fine, I guess.
Ti bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,768
Posted By Bradleykd

I find it funny when light people talk about how...

I find it funny when light people talk about how big guys break stuff. I got my first road bike in 2012 at 265lbs (120kilo). I rode that bike through weight loss to 205, then less so as I worked my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,209
Posted By Bradleykd

I've got a 2017 Ridley Noah. Carbon Bike. I got...

I've got a 2017 Ridley Noah. Carbon Bike. I got it as a frame set from Competitive Cyclist and put my own components and wheels on it.

I love it. Smooth on rougher roads, feels fast, handles...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

Wrong thread.... Try this one: ...

Wrong thread.... Try this one:

https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/183238-post-your-titaniums.html
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-18, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

Deep section carbon wheels are heavy - especially...

Deep section carbon wheels are heavy - especially with so many spokes, that big aluminum steer tube on the fork adds a bunch of weight, rim brakes are pretty standard, and carbon bars don't save much...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-18, 04:21 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

Using the posted weights for a 53cm frame, 6700...

Using the posted weights for a 53cm frame, 6700 groupset (shifters, crank, bb, fd, rd, cassette, chain, brakes), all the other obvious stuff, I gave him a cane creek 40 headset, FSA carbon bars,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 05:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,604
Posted By Bradleykd

I use two lights. The one on the handlebars is a...

I use two lights. The one on the handlebars is a garmin varia that adjusts with speed. It's pretty sweet but wasn't completely what I needed.

I also have a helmet mounted light. The one I have is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 04:25 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

agreed

agreed
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 03:50 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

Sagan rides Specialized with Shimano, is not from...

Sagan rides Specialized with Shimano, is not from the USA, and definitely doesn't have someone else's last name on his bike.

I'd guess he doesn't have a speed sensor on the front fork either, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-18, 03:17 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

You know how you feel when you are in a room and...

You know how you feel when you are in a room and someone says something off-the-wall and inappropriate and you stand there not sure what to say but you just feel really awkward?

That's how I feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 06:41 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

:lol: I thought I would catch hell for the yellow...

:lol: I thought I would catch hell for the yellow pedals in this thread. I have a set of black ones with black chromoly spindles, but I put these lighter ones on as a little fun flair and actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 03:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By Bradleykd

The Giant is the better bike for you in all...

The Giant is the better bike for you in all aspects. The geometry will be more comfortable, the fork will be more comfortable, you get 10 speeds on 105 vs. 8 on Claris, and 105 is regarded as an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 03:01 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

This was kind of a budget build and I had that...

This was kind of a budget build and I had that saddle and tape laying in the parts cabinet (I actually had everything but the frame, bars, and groupset) which led to the choice of white. It'll go...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 02:53 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

The spacer will get removed. This frame has a...

The spacer will get removed. This frame has a little more saddle to bar drop than my last bike but a little less reach. I rode it around the block a few times and decided it was comfortable enough to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-18, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,548
Posted By Bradleykd

Here goes... Just finished building this one...

Here goes...

Just finished building this one up.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,784
Posted By Bradleykd

"Person shopping for bike: How low can you go on...

"Person shopping for bike: How low can you go on it? Person selling bike: About 2mph. Any less than that and you'll fall over."

If you go too slow up the hill, you'll fall over on the bike. You...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
08-27-18, 07:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,000
Posted By Bradleykd

Mavic Open Pro Wheelset with Record Hubs, GP4000s Tires

For sale is a set of silver Mavic Open Pro wheels with Record hubs.

32 DT Swiss Competition spokes
130 rear with Campy 9/10/11 speed free hub
100 front
Less than 100 miles on the wheels
They...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-17-18, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Bradleykd

Thanks for the good review! These are...

Thanks for the good review!

These are actually my favorite wheels that I have right now, but my only Campy bike is keeping the tubulars that I built myself.

Surely somebody needs a good deal...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-16-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Bradleykd

Mavic Open Pro Silver Wheelset - Campagnolo Record Hubs

For sale is a set of silver Mavic Open Pro wheels with Record hubs.

32 DT Swiss Competition spokes
130 rear with Campy 9/10/11 speed free hub
100 front
Less than 100 miles on the wheels
They...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-16-18, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 295
Posted By Bradleykd

I’ve got a set of Mavic Open Pro wheels with...

I’ve got a set of Mavic Open Pro wheels with Record hubs. 9/10/11 speed free hub. 130 rear. They only have about 100 miles on them. Come with tubes and brand new Continental GP4000s tires installed. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-13-18, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bradleykd

Bump for a nice crankset and cassette - all...

Bump for a nice crankset and cassette - all that's left!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-09-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bradleykd

It is a braze on FD. It is shown leaning against...

It is a braze on FD. It is shown leaning against a clamp on adapter.

I’ll PM you PayPal details.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-09-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bradleykd

Bump for a part out.

Bump for a part out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-08-18, 03:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bradleykd

Edited the original post because I was wrong...

Edited the original post because I was wrong about the crank arm length. They are 172.5mm.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-08-18, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bradleykd

We'll see if this whole group does anything for a...

We'll see if this whole group does anything for a couple of days. If not, I'll split it up and give you guys first dibs.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-08-18, 03:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Bradleykd

The pedals are sold!

The pedals are sold!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-07-18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Bradleykd

:lol: why?

:lol: why?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-07-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Bradleykd

Cinelli Stem, Shimano 600 Tri Color Pedals, White Industries Humbs

Cinelli 1E Stem - 110mm - $20 shipped

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1776/43196906304_fcd0e12fa2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28ParhC)
Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/28ParhC) by Brad Davis...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-07-18, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bradleykd

Campy Record/Chorus 9sp Group - Part Out

Parting it out now....

Record Crank - 53/39 172.5mm arms - $45
Record Titanium RD - $SOLD
Record BSA Bottom Bracket - $SOLD
Chorus FD - $SOLD
Chorus Shifters - $SOLD
13-26 Cassette -...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-18, 03:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By Bradleykd

Frame/Fork/Headset Sold!

Frame/Fork/Headset Sold!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-18, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By Bradleykd

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1799/28857749697_83...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1799/28857749697_83b1f095a5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KY4vAz)
Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KY4vAz) by Brad Davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163614596@N06/), on Flickr
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By Bradleykd

More photos added by request in PM. Serial...

More photos added by request in PM.

Serial number is SRC 134 85 - 134th bike built in 1985.

The blurry picture is a ghostly painted on logo that says Strawberry
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