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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,359
Posted By Garthr

So-called "discount" retailers have always been a...

So-called "discount" retailers have always been a mixed bag of experiences, regardless of the products. With the rise of internet shopping though, even "regular" retailers can screw up and hem and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By Garthr

I don't mean to contradict Bob as-if to to diss...

I don't mean to contradict Bob as-if to to diss or dis-miss him or any way be mean, I'm just realying my experience with the many Sachs Aris FW's I have as an example of experiences can vary so much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 422
Posted By Garthr

Phil bearings are rated for submersible use. I...

Phil bearings are rated for submersible use. I can't recall what letter markings are on mine, (LU maybe ?), nor does it really matter because they only offer the one well sealed type for hubs. My PW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By Garthr

I bought a couple sets of the ENE shifters, the...

I bought a couple sets of the ENE shifters, the Campy lever looking ones, but haven't used them yet. As Kontact pointed out, The Silver and these have the same innards. I've heard mixed things about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 422
Posted By Garthr

No way those bearings should fail so quickly. Do...

No way those bearings should fail so quickly. Do contact WI, warranteed or not. Heck, I have one Phil Wood rear hub that's 25 years old with the original bearings. Specialized hubs from the 80's/90's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,316
Posted By Garthr

I rather like these dormant threads as it's...

I rather like these dormant threads as it's interesting to see what still applies and what doesn't. Myself I've used Tange headsets for decades, alloy and steel. I prefer steel for the type fo shine,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 563
Posted By Garthr

For the last 25 years it's been 6 or 7 speeds,...

For the last 25 years it's been 6 or 7 speeds, with 13-15-17-20-24-28 for the 6sp, add the 32 for the 7sp. Sachs FW's. Now I use 36/46 rings, but have also used 24/36/50 and 26/44/48. The progression...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,664
Posted By Garthr

Cycling jersey design and cost has always ranged...

Cycling jersey design and cost has always ranged all over the place. Some of designs from the 80's and 90's were downright bizarre.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,036
Posted By Garthr

I've only used threaded stem my entire cycling...

I've only used threaded stem my entire cycling life. The only headset crown race that developed indentations was the Campagnolo's of the 80's. For such a nice looking headset the crown races were not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,857
Posted By Garthr

Planet Cyclery was also located in Colorado and...

Planet Cyclery was also located in Colorado and sells everything like a bike shope , while Planet Bike is in Wisconsin and specializes cycling accessories. Completely separate entities.

I remember...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,858
Posted By Garthr

I gotta say as a longtime owner of the genuine...

I gotta say as a longtime owner of the genuine dairy 6 gallon milk crates they are da'bomb ! So versatile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,717
Posted By Garthr

With "progress" comes it's own set of...

With "progress" comes it's own set of "progressive problems" :lol:

Pro-gress, re-gress .... I see no difference as the status quo remains the same. Two sides of the same worthless coin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,975
Posted By Garthr

The inherent issue with a "fitting" is that every...

The inherent issue with a "fitting" is that every fitter has their own ideas of what a proper fit is. It's not like there is a Universally-applicale-to-all formula, which is implied in every "you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 593
Posted By Garthr

There's always these fine rims also if you want...

There's always these fine rims also if you want to spend some bigger bucks .... https://hedcycling.com/products/belgium-r-rim-brake-700c?variant=45027717677346
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,639
Posted By Garthr

No. If I lived in Denmark I'd be riding a seven...

No. If I lived in Denmark I'd be riding a seven speed threaded freewheel and 2 chainrings, just like I do now in the hills. There's plenty of room for all kinds of bikes, and just because the large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,355
Posted By Garthr

More expensive bib have better fabrics and seat...

More expensive bib have better fabrics and seat pads. What kind of better, well now that depends on the buyer. It's like anything really.

The Black Bibs Ultimate say this :


I've considered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,477
Posted By Garthr

Shaving doesn't cause itchiness. If it did you'd...

Shaving doesn't cause itchiness. If it did you'd be itching everywhere, all the time. and everyone everywhere would who shaves at all in the entire world would also itch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 02:50 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 86,359
Posted By Garthr

The angle ..... Not often seen in such...

The angle ..... Not often seen in such perspective of track racing. Nice !
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 605
Posted By Garthr

If the rest of the headset bearing surfaces are...

If the rest of the headset bearing surfaces are still good you can get Tange Levin CDS 26.4 crown races for around $5....
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,220
Posted By Garthr

After having ridden 50mm Schwalbe Big Bens/Big...

After having ridden 50mm Schwalbe Big Bens/Big Apples for thousands of miles without any troubles, I wholeheartedly recommend them for not only that, but they have VG life and they are just plain...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,931
Posted By Garthr

The "best" is any pants that fit comfortable and...

The "best" is any pants that fit comfortable and non-restricting while riding in whatever position you ride without a plumbers butt display. :lol:
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,910
Posted By Garthr

That's pretty much what I found too using high...

That's pretty much what I found too using high swept back Nitto Albatross bars, inefficient and an exercise in futility :lol:. With drop bars well below the saddle, hark ! The position feels normal,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,265
Posted By Garthr

Does anyone know why anyone keeps asking why ?...

Does anyone know why anyone keeps asking why ? :foo: :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,631
Posted By Garthr

Ahahahah ..... What's old as dirt is now "new" !...

Ahahahah ..... What's old as dirt is now "new" ! :foo: :lol: I always thought going for a ride was to be exercise/express my inherent Liberty for simply and irrevocably BEING, as the form called...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,488
Posted By Garthr

Do you really want to buy a bike with such...

Do you really want to buy a bike with such proprietary parts ? What else is also proprietary about it ? Do ask or find out for yourself. Are proprietary frames/parts acceptable in the long run, if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 618
Posted By Garthr

I have one like this that was the first tire...

I have one like this that was the first tire gauge I ever owned. From the 70's. Not my listing, and I had a hard time find any images for it ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/256227798764?chn=ps&srsltid=
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,545
Posted By Garthr

Jerseys are uncomfortable ? Define "jersey", as...

Jerseys are uncomfortable ? Define "jersey", as there are so endless various shapes and sizes of them. I'm not fond of many jersey's myself mostly because of the colors, fit and I'm very particular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,159
Posted By Garthr

I think https://spokelengthcalculator.com/ uses...

I think https://spokelengthcalculator.com/ uses the spocalc database but it's in an easier to use format. It has mostly older parts listed. That said, measuring your own hubs and rims is not only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By Garthr

From reading this...

From reading this https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/shimano-cues-all-new-ecosystem-to-replace-every-groupset-below-105 the CUES system is being introduced in annual increments. At this time all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,456
Posted By Garthr

I have the Feedback Elite that I bought at REI...

I have the Feedback Elite that I bought at REI some years ago and don't find it very stable at all. It's not that a bike is going to tip over, it just moves, jiggles and wiggles a lot. It's not what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,191
Posted By Garthr

Speed is relative to the amount I care to relate...

Speed is relative to the amount I care to relate to the cycling sensation called "weeeeeeeeeee" :lol:

But seriously ...... ;) I've never been one to try to quantify the ride of tires. As long as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,805
Posted By Garthr

Altra Lone Peak variations are stiff enough for...

Altra Lone Peak variations are stiff enough for cycling and the off road tread offers excellent grip. With pinned pedals holes will develop where the pins are if you are consistent in foot placement,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 736
Posted By Garthr

This is fun, I still use the term 86 from when I...

This is fun, I still use the term 86 from when I first hear it while working in restaurants in the 80's. It refers to discarding something, throw it in the trash. It's spoiled,broken, burnt......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 895
Posted By Garthr

Yes, you have to know all the angles to get an...

Yes, you have to know all the angles to get an accurate relational picture. Top tube length alone doesn't tell much as angles can vary wildly, especially with track frames. If it's a brand name check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 851
Posted By Garthr

Oh how I love reading these classic magazines,...

Oh how I love reading these classic magazines, thanks for posting this SpeedofLite !
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-08-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,571
Posted By Garthr

This reminds me of sometimes even with friends...

This reminds me of sometimes even with friends and family members we always don't get what the other is saying and take offense to something we either just didn't get, misheard, or maybe we're just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,424
Posted By Garthr

Having quite radically changed my riding position...

Having quite radically changed my riding position to a much more forward and low and now pedaling with feet pointing down slightly, I'm much more of spinner than formerly where I had to typically...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-08-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,571
Posted By Garthr

This reminds me of the movie The Equalizer 3,...

This reminds me of the movie The Equalizer 3, when Denzel grabs the hand of mobster and is pushing real hard on a nerve in his hand. He tells him this is about "pain compliance"...... while politely...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Garthr

The question is it worth it to you, personally ? ...

The question is it worth it to you, personally ?
My opinion is it's overpriced, regardless of the names on the parts. At the end of the day, it's still just a bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,695
Posted By Garthr

I take it that bikerbob38 is sincere in his...

I take it that bikerbob38 is sincere in his interest about WD-40, and I'll give a sincere answer here from actually using it.

I read all the negatives of using it as a chain lube. So I decided to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,883
Posted By Garthr

The Topeak Road Morph has served one of my bikes...

The Topeak Road Morph has served one of my bikes for 24 years now. All I've done is relubed the inside once. I'd say it was a "good buy" ! I'm not sure if Topeak includes the side bottle cage bolt...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,653
Posted By Garthr

They are so over the top I find it amazing they...

They are so over the top I find it amazing they were allowed to start the race wearing them. My first words after the laughter were "it's a fairing". Plus there's no way those would considered "safe"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 6,349
Views: 588,249
Posted By Garthr

Yesterday I rode a blissfully 28 miles in 60some...

Yesterday I rode a blissfully 28 miles in 60some degrees of warm sunshine here in Ohio. Summer bibs plus my new favorite short sleeve Sportful Fiandre Lite jersey/jacket and arm warmers. I felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,302
Posted By Garthr

It seems to me what the pro road industry is...

It seems to me what the pro road industry is currently trending towards lessing Air resistance, not only the bike but the rider and what they wear head to toe. Anything to reduce wind resistance as I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,302
Posted By Garthr

It doesn't matter what you ride...... that you're...

It doesn't matter what you ride...... that you're riding at all........ weeeeee ! .......now that's something wonderful to behold !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,512
Posted By Garthr

There's always custom frames(carbon or steel) as...

There's always custom frames(carbon or steel) as demanding that prefab frame manufacturers conform to my particularly sensibilities is futile. Myself I'm perfectly content with riding steel frames,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 789
Posted By Garthr

This guy shows in a straightforward and effective...

This guy shows in a straightforward and effective manner how he replaces the bearings on his freehub of a Hunt wheel. He says the hubs are Novatec brand in his other video on servicing the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Garthr

Merry Sales is the Wholesale company of which...

Merry Sales is the Wholesale company of which Soma is the retail outlet for them, so to speak. Pretty much any bike shop in America can order from Merry Sales on the wholesale level. They have a HUGE...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By Garthr

All things are never equal ...... So much for...

All things are never equal ......
So much for comparisons.
Ride on :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Garthr

So you know in case you missed it on the ad,...

So you know in case you missed it on the ad, there's no free shipping on sales and inventory reduction items. To get the discount prices you must use the code given. If you're unsure what your...
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