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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 40,765
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again....

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again. Allez Comp, Columbus Thermacrom FOCO steel - triple butted. Carbon fork and all Ultegra 2x9.
I love it
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 423
Posted By Steel Charlie

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer...

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer and use the Campy tool uncheated. Been doing that since about 1978. Never had any come loose.

Works fine for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Steel Charlie

Fixed the title ! Excellent idea, many...

Fixed the title !

Excellent idea, many thanks
​​​​​​

Actually it doesn't appear that the title will edit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Steel Charlie

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for...

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for some time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 423
Posted By Steel Charlie

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will...

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will definitely not make it too tight.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Steel Charlie

SoCal BITD ... Raincross Bikes and Darrel Hand

Does anyone happen to recall what became of Raincross Bicycle In Riverside and the owner, Darrell Hand?

The late 70's early 80's were some fun times hanging out there

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By Steel Charlie

Nothing helps. Stoopid can overcome anything.

Nothing helps. Stoopid can overcome anything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 678
Posted By Steel Charlie

Over the last couple years I have become...

Over the last couple years I have become incredibly selective. If it doesn't check every box, I pass. There is always another one or something else.

I've bought my last problem. No need to do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,752
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,752
Posted By Steel Charlie

Threatened ? I can't even imagine how that would...

Threatened ? I can't even imagine how that would manifest itself.

Challenging and masochistic are different concepts last I looked, but of course the sliding scale for that would be variable. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,752
Posted By Steel Charlie

That's just a multi speed bike with a really...

That's just a multi speed bike with a really inconvenient shifting mechanism.

And all that gas about how making life difficult being somehow enobling ... Well, go for it. It only reminds me of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,752
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: 3,099,993
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: 32
Views: 1,162
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: 67
Views: 10,969
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: 59
Views: 1,752
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: 31
Views: 1,159
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: 239
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: 239
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: 20
Views: 694
Posted By Steel Charlie

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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,235
Posted By Steel Charlie

Continually and shamelessly

Continually and shamelessly
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,202
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: 508
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: 109
Views: 3,842
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: 439
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: 2,488
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: 2,822
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: 708
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: 1,973
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: 2,822
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,123
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: 1,973
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: 1,973
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: 708
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: 1,768
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: 1,058
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: 6,746
Posted By Steel Charlie

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

Get ...... Off. ...... My ...... Lawn ! ! ! !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By Steel Charlie

Special Lightweight

No problemo

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
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: 2,103
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: 1,855
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: 4,049
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: 2,103
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: 645
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: 401
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: 401
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: 3,114
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: 2,447
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: 11,782
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-30-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By Steel Charlie

Super Mighty Competition My fave too, BITD

Super Mighty Competition

My fave too, BITD
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