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05-23-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,353
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal 300 miles 5/6 - 32.3 5/8 - 2.7 5/17 -...

Goal 300 miles
5/6 - 32.3
5/8 - 2.7
5/17 - 41.7
5/19 - 35.1
5/20 - 34.8
5/23 - 34.0
5/27 - 53.5
MTD - 234.1
02-12-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,823
Posted By Primitive Don

Monthly goal 250 miles 1/8 - 22 1/10 - 22 ...

Monthly goal 250 miles
1/8 - 22
1/10 - 22
1/11 - 24

Total - 68 miles
01-14-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,724
Posted By Primitive Don

January Goal - 250 miles 1/7 - 20.6 1/14 -...

January Goal - 250 miles
1/7 - 20.6
1/14 - 22.7
MTD - 43.3

I'm signed up for a 34 mile gravel race in March, a 63 mile race in April and a 100 mile race in June. What have I done? 😆
06-05-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,091
Posted By Primitive Don

June Goal - 250 Miles 6/4 - 41.2 - Dirty...

June Goal - 250 Miles

6/4 - 41.2 - Dirty Donut Gravel Race - Martin, MI - beat my average speed goal by 1 mph
6/10 - 22.6
6/12 - 23.2
6/14 - 15.8
6/16 - 29.4 Buchanan, Michigan Gravel, 1600...
05-23-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,758
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal - 200 miles 5/1 - 23.1 5/7 - 26.8 5/20...

Goal - 200 miles
5/1 - 23.1
5/7 - 26.8
5/20 - 21.8
5/23 - 22.6
5/27 - 21.9
MTD = 116.2
08-18-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,173
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal - 120 miles 10 mile rides - 8/14 and 8/15 ...

Goal - 120 miles
10 mile rides - 8/14 and 8/15
20 mile rides - 8/21 and 22
30 mile rides - 8/27 and 8/29

Reality
8/14 - 16.97 gravel
8/15 - 17.80 mixed surface
8/20 - 21.1
8/21 - 21.2
09-08-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 18,234
Posted By Primitive Don

Ok, I'm back FFS. This year has sucked and I...

Ok, I'm back FFS. This year has sucked and I haven't been living my best life. Good thing is I'm still alive and our family is intact.

September Goal - 200 miles
9/5 - 16.8 Mixed surface
9/7 -...
09-05-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,656
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal - 250 9/5 - Mixed Surface - 16.8 9/8...

Goal - 250

9/5 - Mixed Surface - 16.8
9/8 - Gravel Group Ride - 32.7
9/12 - Spin Class - 10.00 (estimate)
9/13 - Mixed Surface Ride - 36.2
9/13 - Had to Go Back to Get My Phone - 5.0
9/22 -...
08-24-19, 06:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,876
Posted By Primitive Don

I'm 250 and for my road bike I have an 80s Trek...

I'm 250 and for my road bike I have an 80s Trek that has a racing geometry, so I can get 25s on there. Since I normally ride gravel with 700x38, the 25s are great for low rolling resistance, but I...
08-09-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

As an update, the 6-speed 600EX derailleur simply...

As an update, the 6-speed 600EX derailleur simply wasn't cutting it in the 7-speed application. The derailleur would not shift into the two largest cogs without a fair amount of noise and wonkiness,...
08-04-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,285
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal - 250 8/2 - Gravel - 29.4 8/4 - Road...

Goal - 250

8/2 - Gravel - 29.4
8/4 - Road - 24.2
8/6 - Gravel - 34.5
8/10 - Road - 21.4
8/11 - Gravel - 31.6
8/15 - Gravel - 34.0
8/20 - Gravel - 16.9
8/23 - Gravel - 17.8
08-04-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Getting ready for shakedown cruise with Tourney STI shifters. Shifting...
07-25-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,135
Posted By Primitive Don

Makes sense, didn't they operate as a consortium...

Makes sense, didn't they operate as a consortium of sorts with Dia Compe against Shimano?
07-24-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,135
Posted By Primitive Don

Gorgeous ride! I didn't know Sugino made...

Gorgeous ride! I didn't know Sugino made derailleurs and even carbon fiber shifters, wow!
07-23-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

Sure! Now that you don't have to mess with...

Sure! Now that you don't have to mess with Photobucket, it'll be easy.
07-23-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

Thanks for your suggestions, everyone! I ended up...

Thanks for your suggestions, everyone! I ended up going with the Shimano Tourney STI shifters, a new 14-28 freewheel and chain. I would have bought the Micronew shifters that were suggested, but the...
07-20-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

Point well taken. If it doesn't work I can put on...

Point well taken. If it doesn't work I can put on the RSX or some other 7-speed RD. I might have something on my parts bin that will work.
07-19-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

Cool, im liking the idea of just new STI...

Cool, im liking the idea of just new STI shifters, cassette/freewheel and chain. So it sounds like you guys are thinking the 6 speed RD would shift to 7, guess I would just need to let the limit...
07-19-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

Awesome, I appreciate the responses!

Awesome, I appreciate the responses!
07-19-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,140
Posted By Primitive Don

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1152/univega_ce6ef1da89b1bd43a3f1362199b64ed6f7491f37.jpg
Here's the same Univega in it's newer incarnation, with Sora/Deore 9 speed and...
07-19-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

Thanks for your reply!

Thanks for your reply!
07-18-19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,202
Posted By Primitive Don

RSX on 87 Trek 560EX?

Hello C&Vers,

I have what I believe is an 87 Trek 560EX with a 6-speed 600EX group. Bike fits well and I'm happy overall, cannot afford to upgrade since I don't ride on the road that much.

Last...
07-07-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,414
Posted By Primitive Don

July Goal = 250 Miles 7/1 - 21.1 -...

July Goal = 250 Miles

7/1 - 21.1 - Clydesdale and Athena Appreciation Ride - Warm AM Gravel
7/5 - 24.8 - Columbia City Gravel Hills Group Ride With R and M
7/7 - 37.7 - Climb and Grind Southern...
07-01-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,131
Posted By Primitive Don

Is it 100 miles in one ride or 100 miles during...

Is it 100 miles in one ride or 100 miles during the month?
06-27-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,796
Posted By Primitive Don

It's a blast for sure! Big climbs and need to...

It's a blast for sure! Big climbs and need to have good brakes for wicked descents. Haven't tried the 60, but I understand it is a lot of treacherous singletrack and double track.
06-14-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,607
Posted By Primitive Don

Ugh, I have been really been sloughing off the...

Ugh, I have been really been sloughing off the past year and a half. Made some positive lifestyle changes after some serious backsliding. Need to get my mojo back!

June Goal - 150 Miles

6/6 -...
11-29-18, 08:15 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,589
Posted By Primitive Don

Vintage Raleigh Mixte - $25 in Stevensville, MI ...

Vintage Raleigh Mixte - $25 in Stevensville, MI
https://southbend.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage-raleigh-mixte-for/6730111183.html

Fuji Ace in South Bend, IN...
11-29-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,589
Posted By Primitive Don

Fuji Ace - $180 in South Bend, IN ...

Fuji Ace - $180 in South Bend, IN
https://southbend.craigslist.org/bik/d/fuji-ace/6725796320.html

Vintage Raleigh Mixte - $25 in Stevensville, MI...
11-02-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,947
Posted By Primitive Don

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Cannondale recently found at church sale. I believe it is equipped...
08-16-18, 01:00 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,589
Posted By Primitive Don

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bop/d/miyata-31...

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bop/d/miyata-310-mixte-frameset/6664518496.html

This mixte frame is so purty, I would pick it up in a sec if I lived closer. I would build this up for my wife,...
08-06-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By Primitive Don

25 and 50 Mile Gravel Rides — Culver, Indiana

I will be leading two great Gravel Rides coming up in August and September, beginning in Culver, Indiana, about 40 miles South of South Bend.

25 Mile Easy Pace Gravel Ride — No Drop Gravel Ride...
07-13-18, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,738
Posted By Primitive Don

Along the lines of what others are saying, a...

Along the lines of what others are saying, a clyde should definitely have spokes properly tensioned by a competent mechanic. This will allow a larger rider to ride the same wheel with better results....
06-15-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,545
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal 150 6/4 — 14.28 6/6 — 26.05 6/6...

Goal 150


6/4 — 14.28
6/6 — 26.05
6/6 — 4.43
6/9 — 12.11
6/15 — 21.45

MTD — 78.32
06-15-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By Primitive Don

Gravel Rides in Culver, Indiana Sat 6/16 and 6/23

Good morning!

I will be leading 2 upcoming Gravel Bike Rides that I wanted to let folks know about. Please share with family and friends who are interested in cycling and adventure. These are...
06-14-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 640
Posted By Primitive Don

Cyclocross Race in Culver, Indiana — Sunday, 10/7

Culver Kiwanis Cyclocross Races
Sunday, October 7, Onsite Registration 9 am EST, Races follow at 10 am
Culver Town Park
819 E Lakeshore Dr
Culver, IN 46511

Event Facebook Page...
01-10-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,973
Posted By Primitive Don

I really cant stand to ride on the trainer, so I...

I really cant stand to ride on the trainer, so I prefer to ride outside. With that said it has been super nasty lately, so I haven't ridden much in the past few weeks.

1) Aerotech winter cycling...
01-07-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,461
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal — 100 1/7 — 7.8 — Back on the bike...

Goal — 100

1/7 — 7.8 — Back on the bike after a gluttonous holiday and weeklong vacation. Used the homemade studded tires I made last year to ride on our completely frozen-over lake. The fishermen...
12-14-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 58,200
Posted By Primitive Don

Raleigh Stuntman on sale $1375 ...

Raleigh Stuntman on sale $1375

https://www.raleighusa.com/stuntman-13772
12-06-17, 07:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,792
Posted By Primitive Don

Goal — 200/month or 50/week 12/1 — 17.6 ...

Goal — 200/month or 50/week

12/1 — 17.6
12/3 — 24.6
12/15 — 17.4
12/16 — 16.2
12/19 — 20.4 — It was actually a nice warm Fall Day here after snow earlier in the week. Had a nice gravel ride to...
11-05-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,095
Posted By Primitive Don

Stretch Goal Month — 300 Stretch Goal Week — 75...

Stretch Goal Month — 300
Stretch Goal Week — 75

11/4 7.0 and 24.5 — Only one chance to ride this week due to a wedding and a continuing concrete project
11/19 —18.8 — Significant sciatica pain...
10-02-17, 08:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,583
Posted By Primitive Don

Absolutely. Winter cycling is great adventure!...

Absolutely. Winter cycling is great adventure! Nothing wrong with Zwift, but riding outside in the winter is awesome!
10-02-17, 07:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,760
Posted By Primitive Don

Stretch Goals 300/month 75/week 10/1 —...

Stretch Goals
300/month
75/week

10/1 — 28.9 — Legit gravel ride. I have been building some new routes that have more climbing and wooded sections, very cool!
10/4 — 11.0 — Gravel at night
10/6...
09-01-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 11,308
Posted By Primitive Don

Stretch Goals This Month 75 miles/week 300...

Stretch Goals This Month
75 miles/week
300 miles/month
Event coming up — Lord of the Springs Gravel/MTB race (what have I gotten myself into this time?)

9/1 — 40.9 — Starting the month with a...
09-01-17, 09:07 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 14,546
Posted By Primitive Don

260 is nothin' to sneeze at!

260 is nothin' to sneeze at!
08-31-17, 09:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,465
Posted By Primitive Don

• I did the Strava August Gran Fondo metric...

• I did the Strava August Gran Fondo metric century challenge, but I did it on (mostly) gravel. I ended up finding a bunch of new gravel roads researching and building the route, which is the best...
08-09-17, 11:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 29,698
Posted By Primitive Don

Anyone know if the 2018 model has a different...

Anyone know if the 2018 model has a different frame geometry? My friend who is new to this pointed out that the standover height is listed as being over 2 inches different on the Small size frame...
08-07-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 14,546
Posted By Primitive Don

Way to go, Clydes and Athenas! I just want to say...

Way to go, Clydes and Athenas! I just want to say this is the thread that inspired me to take cycling seriously as a sport and lifestyle. I'm still a Clyde, but I'm much healthier and happier than I...
08-03-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,211
Posted By Primitive Don

I would consider the MTB wheelset as long as they...

I would consider the MTB wheelset as long as they are a higher spoke count and decent quality hubs. Even if they are new, they may be machine built and need some tensioning/adjustment after you break...
08-03-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 14,546
Posted By Primitive Don

Monthly Goal = 250 Weekly Goal = 63 8/1 —...

Monthly Goal = 250
Weekly Goal = 63

8/1 — 7.5 and 6.3 — Prerides of the course for this Sunday's MTB race
8/3 — 41.5 — Longer gravel ride with some good climbs training for Strava Gran Fondo...
08-03-17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By Primitive Don

Be sure to measure your chest and check the...

Be sure to measure your chest and check the sizing charts for whatever apparel you are looking at. I am about the same height and weight as you and I find XXL to fit better. I have had good luck with...
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