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Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 401
Posted By alcjphil

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle...

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle cage that grips your bottle well will scratch it up when you remove and insert it. Bottles are inexpensive enough that if you want them to be pristine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By alcjphil

Nothing new there. A seat post designed for...

Nothing new there. A seat post designed for triathlon from 30 years ago. Everything old eventually becomes new
Google "fast forward seat post"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 745
Posted By alcjphil

Sorry to interject. but complaining is something...

Sorry to interject. but complaining is something that humans do. We all have an agenda. Whether or not the complaint was justified, the aggrieved person has an axe to grind
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 338
Posted By alcjphil

Tektro levers work so far above their price point...

Tektro levers work so far above their price point that is worth the experiment I also have them on my touring bike. Makes it easy to open the cantilever brakes when I have to change a tire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 338
Posted By alcjphil

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of...

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of tire clearance which was pretty common in the early 1970's. I still suggest that you spend $25 and buy a set of Tektro RL340 brake levers. An...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 338
Posted By alcjphil

Good to know, but the included photo shows cable...

Good to know, but the included photo shows cable housing that looks well worn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 320
Posted By alcjphil

My take? You worry too much about chainline and...

My take? You worry too much about chainline and not enough about whether your crank is clearing the botton bracket and chain stay on the drive side. If the crank doesn't clear, your chainline is wrong
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 306
Posted By alcjphil

Looks to me as if the free hub threads into the...

Looks to me as if the free hub threads into the hub shell. If those threads are stripped, the hub is toast
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 338
Posted By alcjphil

I disagree. Really good single pivot brake...

I disagree. Really good single pivot brake callipers can stop you very well. My 1973 Raleigh Professional always stopped me reliably, especially later on when I converted to brake levers with cables...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 308
Posted By alcjphil

My question: Why do you think that the bearings...

My question: Why do you think that the bearings will need to be replaced? What indications do you have other than the number of miles you have done?
Maybe you are overthinking
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 338
Posted By alcjphil

I have fully Mavic equipped Limongi. The Mavic...

I have fully Mavic equipped Limongi. The Mavic branded brake callipers were made by Modolo. When I acquired the bike, it had been converted to flat bar with linear pull brake levers, a stupid...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-14-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 947
Posted By alcjphil

I also believe that Fignon was suffering a...

I also believe that Fignon was suffering a significant saddle sore towards the end of that Tour
This article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/22/tour-laurent-fignon-greg-lemond
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 509
Posted By alcjphil

OP's bike has linear pull brakes.

OP's bike has linear pull brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 509
Posted By alcjphil

The brakes on that bike look like cheap, stamped...

The brakes on that bike look like cheap, stamped steel linear pull. They would be the first thing I would look at replacing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,624
Posted By alcjphil

Newfies are the funniest Canadians: ...

Newfies are the funniest Canadians:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ayXPC4Cz0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,696
Posted By alcjphil

Mechanical shifting can shift under load every...

Mechanical shifting can shift under load every bit as well as eTap. Looking at the derailleur, the mechanical bits that actually make the shift happen are the same on both mechanical and electronic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,485
Posted By alcjphil

The only thing that bike manufacturers control is...

The only thing that bike manufacturers control is the weight of the frame, and even then many bike companies farm that production out as well. added to that are component changes during a production...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By alcjphil

My advice is to stop worrying about getting the...

My advice is to stop worrying about getting the best deal and start shopping to find a good deal. Trying to save the last dollar in savings(sorry about currency, but I live in Canada) can prevent you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,380
Posted By alcjphil

Anyone who is a competitive racer will put a lot...

Anyone who is a competitive racer will put a lot more strain on the frame even on non race days
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,683
Posted By alcjphil

I think that the lesson to be learned here is...

I think that the lesson to be learned here is that if you ride things until they break or wear out, they will break or fail when they wear out
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By alcjphil

Age made it necessary for me to switch to compact...

Age made it necessary for me to switch to compact cranks. One of my bikes has a Chorus 10 speed setup and the other is a Chorus/Record mix. Both bikes went from the original Chorus square taper to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 461
Posted By alcjphil

I am going to say that if your current spoke...

I am going to say that if your current spoke nipples are rounded off you have the wrong size spoke wrench
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By alcjphil

In which direction doesn't it "catch"

In which direction doesn't it "catch"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 636
Posted By alcjphil

Not helpful

Not helpful
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By alcjphil

We don't know where you live and also have no...

We don't know where you live and also have no idea about the condition of your bike. Its value very much depends on how well it was maintained
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By alcjphil

What bike? Perhaps your front derailleur needs to...

What bike? Perhaps your front derailleur needs to have limit screw adjusted. Just a guess based on such limited information
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 737
Posted By alcjphil

Ask for his wallet, including any cash he has...

Ask for his wallet, including any cash he has within. and credit cards as well
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,624
Posted By alcjphil

WE are plenty of fun. Canadians are very funny....

WE are plenty of fun. Canadians are very funny. The list is very long, in fact too long for this forum. Think about SNL. Lorne Michaels is Canadian as were many of the not ready for prime time players
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,624
Posted By alcjphil

You might want to tell people where you live. The...

You might want to tell people where you live. The OP lives in Canada where things may not be what you think they are
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,137
Posted By alcjphil

The OP seems to have owned this bike from new....

The OP seems to have owned this bike from new. Perhaps they can provide more info about frame construction and material
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By alcjphil

since Hutchinson and Shimano collaborated to...

since Hutchinson and Shimano collaborated to design road tubeless tires many years ago there have been many setbacks and breakthroughs. Some wheel makers have tried special rim tapes to improve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,137
Posted By alcjphil

Good information to know. Still, only 55,000...

Good information to know. Still, only 55,000 miles? should last longer than that
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,137
Posted By alcjphil

Are you sure about this? I see some rust near the...

Are you sure about this? I see some rust near the crack
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,137
Posted By alcjphil

OK, that is funny

OK, that is funny
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By alcjphil

Kudos to the OP for including such a good photo....

Kudos to the OP for including such a good photo. Helped a lot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,485
Posted By alcjphil

When a bike manufacturer's spec sheet includes...

When a bike manufacturer's spec sheet includes the disclaimer " specifications may change" You can be sure that any weight listed is a fiction
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By alcjphil

Done and dusted here. It got dark, I looked up at...

Done and dusted here. It got dark, I looked up at the occluded sun, and a minute later things were almost back to normal. Don't know what all the fuss was about
I certainly would not have spent time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By alcjphil

Pretty sure that your lockring isn't designed for...

Pretty sure that your lockring isn't designed for an 11 tooth cog as the others have said
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,137
Posted By alcjphil

Actually, that is a high stress area. A crack...

Actually, that is a high stress area. A crack there isn't surprising. It shouldn't happen, but if that is a butted tube, the crack might be where the butting ends
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By alcjphil

Until I retired, I commuted to work, 60 km round...

Until I retired, I commuted to work, 60 km round trip 5 days per week. I also sometimes did a couple of evening rides during the week and a couple of much longer rides every weekend. At times I rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By alcjphil

I will just have to walk out my front door

I will just have to walk out my front door
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 634
Posted By alcjphil

I had a similar problem a couple of years ago. It...

I had a similar problem a couple of years ago. It turned out that one of the outer side plates of the chain was starting to separate outwards. New chain fixed the problem. It was so slight that you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,673
Posted By alcjphil

I am beyond worrying about jinxes when it comes...

I am beyond worrying about jinxes when it comes to tubeless road tires. 13 years and counting and I have only once had to even do a repair on the road. It helps to have wheels properly designed for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,053
Posted By alcjphil

If you want to flip bikes for money you have to...

If you want to flip bikes for money you have to be very careful and knowlegeable about what you buy, Buying cheap bikes for more than what they are worth can easily leave you underwater
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 750
Posted By alcjphil

Do you think that these people will benefit from...

Do you think that these people will benefit from a few free bikes?
Money talks
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-02-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 472,714
Posted By alcjphil

I never worried about how I looked while wearing...

I never worried about how I looked while wearing a cycling helmet. If I did, my original Bell Biker would never have made the cut. It was so large that I didn't have to worry about sunscreen for my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,463
Posted By alcjphil

Pretty hard to roll at high speed with those...

Pretty hard to roll at high speed with those marathons and the tire liners. The typical rider with that setup will not be fast. I would ditch the liners
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By alcjphil

Not provided are any details about your bike and...

Not provided are any details about your bike and where you bought it. If it was purchased at a bike shop, the way to go is to return and have the problems addressed. DIY on a new bike without knowing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,558
Posted By alcjphil

I spent last summer off the bike due to a C2...

I spent last summer off the bike due to a C2 vertebra fracture. It will take a few months to regain fitness this summer
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 512
Posted By alcjphil

New chains have to be cut to the correct length

New chains have to be cut to the correct length
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