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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,928
Posted By phenry24

I think there is some variation with the unicrown...

I think there is some variation with the unicrown forks if you can only fit a 23 mm tire, I can fit a 28 mm Rubino Pro (measures 29 mm wide @ 75 psi) in my PDG-7's fork and there's enough clearance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 26,189
Posted By phenry24

I had a long enough foray with a subcompact crank...

I had a long enough foray with a subcompact crank to decide that triples still aren't dead to me if I need low gears on the road. The ~53% difference between the 46 and 30t chainrings was too big for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,777
Posted By phenry24

That long term is what has me crossing my...

That long term is what has me crossing my fingers. With SRAM unveiling Rival AXS this year I could very well see Shimano following suit with 105 Di2, and both manufacturers dropping the groups'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,928
Posted By phenry24

Very nice! I recently built up a '92 PDG-7 that I...

Very nice! I recently built up a '92 PDG-7 that I purchased as a single speed. From what I gather from the Schwinn/Paramount catalogs, the steel PDGs were all built from similar tubesets and the only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 05:02 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,777
Posted By phenry24

Just based on what I see out on the road I'd be...

Just based on what I see out on the road I'd be surprised if there was less than 3 Di2 groupsets sold per 1 mechanical in recent months/years. But most of the time I have enough opportunity to hee...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By phenry24

Thanks for asking, I did and then some. Tax...

Thanks for asking, I did and then some. Tax return season may as well be known as Christmas 2.0
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-03-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By phenry24

Thanks everyone for the quick responses, I...

Thanks everyone for the quick responses, I appreciate it


PM incoming
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-03-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By phenry24

Thanks! These look great but are a little pricier...

Thanks! These look great but are a little pricier than what I'm looking to spend at this point. I'm planning on using an 8 speed chain.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-03-21, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By phenry24

Found what I was looking for, thanks

Found what I was looking for, thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,479
Posted By phenry24

Those rims are nowhere near deep enough and the...

Those rims are nowhere near deep enough and the apparent lack of thru axles is an insult. Has Specialized posted their wind tunnel testing data for this frameset?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,178,387
Posted By phenry24

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/00s0s_6wcsjnbaqkw_1200x900_cc379c94347ba9cbe672b8399fad6447b50021be.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,549
Posted By phenry24

I'm in no rush to move on to electronic shifting...

I'm in no rush to move on to electronic shifting or tubeless tires for road, maybe my personal experience of others' experience with those two is out of the norm, but I've seen too many mid-ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,282
Posted By phenry24

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/499x666/img_7519_22a0e4ebcdcc3f75a835f118538309ebf994f724.jpg
I got these Simplex shifters for a pretty decent price and I'm working on reducing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-10-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 916
Posted By phenry24

Price drop bump

Price drop bump
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,416
Posted By phenry24

Those frames are awesome, I'm bummed I didn't...

Those frames are awesome, I'm bummed I didn't jump on one while he was still selling them. I built one up for my mother and I was surprised at the quality of the frame for the very reasonable price...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-06-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 916
Posted By phenry24

Brooks B17 Narrow

Sold
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-15-20, 03:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,343
Posted By phenry24

This is my recommendation, I’ve been using one of...

This is my recommendation, I’ve been using one of these now for a while and have been very pleased with it. Depending on your cable routing and how full you stuff it, it’s possible to achieve very...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-14-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 131,422
Posted By phenry24

Slow to report on my end, but two big thumbs up...

Slow to report on my end, but two big thumbs up to both sellers francophile and malcala622
Both were incredibly quick to respond to messages and very easy to work with. I would not hesitate to do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By phenry24

That depends on your stem clamp diameter, I only...

That depends on your stem clamp diameter, I only have experience with the Nitto RM-016 mustache bars and I'm pretty sure they come in both 25.4 and 26.0mm clamp diameters.


If you get a mustache...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-05-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By phenry24

Sending PM

Sending PM
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-04-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By phenry24

Sending PM

Sending PM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,861
Posted By phenry24

The cantilevers look like Dia Compe 960s to me....

The cantilevers look like Dia Compe 960s to me. These came stock on my 1986 Bridgestone T700, hopefully this helps.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-11-20, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By phenry24

Or she's collecting QOM jerseys

Or she's collecting QOM jerseys
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-28-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,949
Posted By phenry24

This is correct, doing a workout with ERG will...

This is correct, doing a workout with ERG will hold your power very steady. You can see if someone is in a workout (may be using ERG or not) if there's a bar graph on the left side of their name...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-26-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,514
Posted By phenry24

I picked up a dehumidifier on your recommendation...

I picked up a dehumidifier on your recommendation and after just two rides I can tell this is a game changer. Before my ride last night I turned it on just to check that it worked and it showed 55%...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-20, 06:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,795
Posted By phenry24

I have had good success with Fabric Scoops, both...

I have had good success with Fabric Scoops, both the flat and shallow profiles depending on the bike. They are 142 mm wide and can be had for fairly cheap. But to echo what everyone else has said,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-25-20, 06:27 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,514
Posted By phenry24

TrainerRoad is definitely more focused on...

TrainerRoad is definitely more focused on structured training than Zwift, and the workouts overall are much better on TR. When I first got a power meter and started training indoors on a dumb trainer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,356
Posted By phenry24

Wahoo has yet to release a freewheel adapter for...

Wahoo has yet to release a freewheel adapter for the Kickr so I'm stuck using my modern bikes on the trainer, but sweat is sweat and bad for any bike. I have an air mover in front of me and a smaller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,523
Posted By phenry24

If this bike is primarily for triathlons wouldn't...

If this bike is primarily for triathlons wouldn't aerobars with bar end shifters on those be ideal? I don't know anything about triathlon rules so this could be a dumb question, the only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,549
Posted By phenry24

https://imgur.com/a/0tPBK Here is a...

https://imgur.com/a/0tPBK

Here is a step-by-step overhaul for ST-6400 shifters. I haven't attempted this, but the steps to access the parts that are likely gummed up look fairly straightforward....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 05:31 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,178,387
Posted By phenry24

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bop/d/decatur-l...

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bop/d/decatur-lotus-road-bike-frame-fork/6983207507.html

1981(?) Lotus Unique frameset with headset in Atlanta for $40
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,178,387
Posted By phenry24

annnnd it's gone Well at least I don't have to...

annnnd it's gone
Well at least I don't have to decide if I want to drive 6+ hours round trip for it now
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 131,422
Posted By phenry24

Great transaction with Brewsmith, fast shipping...

Great transaction with Brewsmith, fast shipping and parts in great condition
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,903
Posted By phenry24

They're definitely low, but for a quill stem I...

They're definitely low, but for a quill stem I think this is 'slammed': (not my pic by the way)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,903
Posted By phenry24

A: absolutely agree B: I think they look good...

A: absolutely agree
B: I think they look good if the stem is long enough and has an angle between -17 and 0 degrees. A short slammed stem or one that has a positive rise just looks weird.
C: I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,250
Posted By phenry24

Even within 11s I would say Shimano made huge...

Even within 11s I would say Shimano made huge improvements between the x800 and Rx000 series. I only have 5800, R7000, and R8000 to compare, but the R8000 group on my race bike has been an absolute...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-09-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By phenry24

PM’ed

PM’ed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-19, 05:52 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,157
Posted By phenry24

Horses for courses. I race and train on aluminum...

Horses for courses. I race and train on aluminum and carbon, I do all my commuting and grocery shopping on steel. No need to worry about what anyone else is doing or what the industry is hyping this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-19, 05:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,462
Posted By phenry24

Thank you for mentioning this! I've been looking...

Thank you for mentioning this! I've been looking for some 9 speed stuff but MicroShift never crossed my mind. The FD-R539 looks good enough as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,114,502
Posted By phenry24

For some reason I've been wanting an steel road...

For some reason I've been wanting an steel road bike so I bought this frameset on a bit of a whim, a 1986 Centurion Elite RS. I always think I've paid too much when I buy things like this online, but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-29-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By phenry24

Bump for new items added and some updated prices

Bump for new items added and some updated prices
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-18, 03:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By phenry24

It is a dual-pull FD, the band clamp is 34.9 but...

It is a dual-pull FD, the band clamp is 34.9 but it has a shim set for a 28.6 seatpost currently installed
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-18, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By phenry24

Silver shifters, Nitto bars, stems & seatpost, Sackville saddlesack, etc

All prices OBO + shipping
Nitto NP 120 mm - PRICE DROP $55
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/NP_zpsi1lpt3mk.jpg

Nitto M186STI - $60 / Nitto Dynamic 100 mm - $25 / Bars and stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,735
Posted By phenry24

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/728...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/7289_zpsnkxjz2jw.jpg

If it's the same 3.0 "crit" frame they were making in 1989 you're gonna have a great time on that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,087,351
Posted By phenry24

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/ima...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/image14_zpseetbkfze.jpeg

I more or less followed 485 on my 512 yesterday, I didn't quite make it to the southern end but I was only trying for 75...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-18, 05:52 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 77,126
Posted By phenry24

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/ima...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/image13_zpspvgs2dyb.jpeg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/image2_zpsjyplwtzt.jpeg

I've only put about 100 miles on this since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 466,005
Posted By phenry24

120mm, I usually ride 63cm frames and this is a...

120mm, I usually ride 63cm frames and this is a 60cm so the top tube is a bit shorter than I'm used to. It's just a hair shorter than my Miyata 512's top tube, and that's got the same length stem and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 466,005
Posted By phenry24

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/sr4...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/sr400_zpsmwz4ifyo.jpg

I was more than a little inspired by rccardr to put the 5800 group I had other plans for on this SR400 frame I picked up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,282
Posted By phenry24

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/ima...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/lang100/image12_zpsx9zcqgwq.jpeg

Played a lot of wheel harp tonight and got some other stuff installed. Tomorrow I tackle the cable routing and mount the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,566
Posted By phenry24

I feel like I've seen this bike someplace else...

I feel like I've seen this bike someplace else https://www.bikeforums.net/vb/cache/ds.jpg

But seriously, I'm jealous. These are the kind of deals that keep me checking the listings every day.
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