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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 27,239
Posted By wle

Klein Quantum Pro (all dura ace)

Klein Quantum Pro (all dura ace)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,353
Posted By wle

yes but they may get cold, faster than cold...

yes but they may get cold, faster than cold things warm up
because the temperature differentials are more
winter : 165 F - 32 F = 133F difference
summer: 45F - 95F = 50F difference

over twice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,978
Posted By wle

if the bargain is great, it is not resistible ...

if the bargain is great, it is not resistible
by definition

wle
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 8,262
Posted By wle

i do that unless i am going over 50 miles i do...

i do that
unless i am going over 50 miles i do not bother or even think about it any more
regular shorts regular undies [ though i do have some undies that work better than others ]
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,018
Posted By wle

--and tubeless is ________________?

--and tubeless is ________________?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,018
Posted By wle

you can put a tube in but you still have to...

you can put a tube in but you still have to $%$^%ing glue the tire on

or is that for "tubular" {as opposed to "tubeless" - most confusing terminology ever}

wle
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,013
Posted By wle

right before getting back from a ride, so i can...

right before getting back from a ride, so i can fix it at home in the air conditioned basement with a work stand!
not at the start, where i was planning to leave, but now there is a 20 min delay
or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,978
Posted By wle

this is still a good time to sell, btw just...

this is still a good time to sell, btw

just put on craigslist about 50% over what you would take

you might get it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,676
Posted By wle

mt bike

i have found road bike pumps suck..
the plungers and rubber parts are too small
every time i need one, it doesn;t work
looking at you, topeak master blaster and road blaster

get a mt bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,791
Posted By wle

==well.. sure the *shifts* might be faster but...

==well.. sure
the *shifts* might be faster but usually, that doesn;t make the *bike* any faster.

the OP is clearly not going to be racing anyway, he is just asking for disadvantages, i say there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,791
Posted By wle

they are fine. If you are REALLY racing, maybe...

they are fine.
If you are REALLY racing, maybe 5% of your shifts would be speeded up with STI.
But they are reliable, cheap, easy to maintain, durable, period correct up to about 2002.
Win win...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,791
Posted By wle

no

No,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,264
Posted By wle

also it can fall into the rear spokes and mess up...

also it can fall into the rear spokes and mess up a LOT of stuff

cogs
chain
spokes
derailleur hanger
derailleur
even the frame can be bent
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,186
Posted By wle

unless you know of a problem with your patching...

unless you know of a problem with your patching technique - they should be better than new

(now one place is 2 layers deep )
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,056
Posted By wle

27" amazon

amazon will have tons of them
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,529
Posted By wle

Spd!

on all road bikes--because

A. i am not racing
B. walking in the shoes is paramount

mt bikes - i ride so infrequently that they have flat pedals

wle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,358
Posted By wle

zefal cannondale lezyne pedro's

zefal
cannondale
lezyne
pedro's
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 13,101
Posted By wle

i just wait til they are 20 years old, then...

i just wait til they are 20 years old, then titanium + dura ace is like $500
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,141
Posted By wle

cooler weather is faster! resting a day or 2...

cooler weather is faster!

resting a day or 2 makes you faster

coffee

having to go potty
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 9,146
Posted By wle

if it is under 21 lbs, that is light enough ...

if it is under 21 lbs, that is light enough

ie, any road bike above entry level
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By wle

where is the serial number/model web site?? ...

where is the serial number/model web site??

i am also getting an unknown model and year litespeed soon

wle
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,346
Posted By wle

get out of the door zone, period. you cannot...

get out of the door zone, period.
you cannot see into parked cars, you cannot ride within 3 feet of them at all ever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,024
Posted By wle

I would ride it for a week or so as is. Look...

I would ride it for a week or so as is.

Look for obvious problems.
Adjust if necessary.

IF that passes, then get a period front brake from ebay.
Fix any other wear related problems.
Possibly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,611
Posted By wle

so how does it go around corners without a...

so how does it go around corners without a differential?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,677
Posted By wle

what is "F&F"?

what is "F&F"?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,512
Posted By wle

Easy one: anything with jesus, a fish, or...

Easy one: anything with jesus, a fish, or anything religious
THE WORST

and school buses
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,021
Posted By wle

sure it would be 'good' just not that good...

sure it would be 'good'

just not that good if you do not have the money or space for it, or the need (ie you never have rides that you "have to go on")

wle
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 25,088
Posted By wle

my main road bike is al everything including the...

my main road bike is al everything including the fork
GT

i guess it is stiff, i don;t really know

i have 3 other al bikes with either carbon or al forks, they all seem great to me
either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,247
Posted By wle

allegedly, with presta, the escaping air is not...

allegedly, with presta, the escaping air is not from the tire, it is just the air in the pump hose (when using a pump with a gauge)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,701
Posted By wle

oh geez, after 70,000 miles of home mechanic,...

oh geez, after 70,000 miles of home mechanic, i've got all kinds of kludges and mistakes on my main bike, a 1999 GT aluminum

i need to make a disclaimer note in the BB - "I LEARNED BETTER LATER!"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,615
Posted By wle

you might find prices up. since the lockdowns,...

you might find prices up.
since the lockdowns, i have been able to sell a few things on CL.
not bikes, but still they sold fast for what i was asking.

so that might dissuade you somewhat.

wle
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,856
Posted By wle

what? where and where?

what?
where and where?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,258
Posted By wle

none of the original post makes sense. if there...

none of the original post makes sense.
if there are bargains, why should
i just can;t go on

responding to nonsense
i can't

(opening craigslist to look for cheap bikes, now i am inspired...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 33,856
Posted By wle

no way tubulars! for what? to go .2 mph...

no way tubulars!
for what?
to go .2 mph faster?
why>?
so you can get home 25 seconds sooner?
what are you going to do with the extra time?
you will certainly waste 100 times as much, ********...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,258
Posted By wle

oh well i think it is called 'the free market' ...

oh well
i think it is called 'the free market'
wle
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,299
Posted By wle

Hollowtech II - keep riding after wearing out?

I have a road bike with Hollowtech II. After 3500 miles, I have worn out the bearings. There is play, creaking, noise. This is the 2nd set. My question is, what happens if I just keep using the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,897
Posted By wle

just smile like an idiot, and wave, saying "hey...

just smile like an idiot, and wave, saying "hey bob! see you at the lodge friday!!"

wle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 13,769
Posted By wle

C&v

what is "C&V"?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,185
Posted By wle

i would not try 'restoring bikes' as a way to...

i would not try 'restoring bikes' as a way to make money

decide what you want and 'restore' that

i personally don;t care about restoring, just having a decent bike

so i tend to like 2000 era...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,526
Posted By wle

i may have used a chain or spoke tool 5 times in...

i may have used a chain or spoke tool 5 times in 80000 miles
hex wrench maybe 2 = 3 times a year

pliers never, crescent wrench never, scissors from keychain maybe 1 time a year
yes it is mostly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,409
Posted By wle

34 in front [because i got a cheap but good...

34 in front [because i got a cheap but good compact crank setup ]

28 in back [because it is the biggest you can run on a regular road rear derailleur ]

usually it is enough for atlanta
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,720
Posted By wle

if it is the same bike i rode yesterday, just...

if it is the same bike i rode yesterday, just tire air maybe, (though i might wait til i start pedaling and see if things feel ok)
brakes
wheel quick releases

just stuff that could easily come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,332
Posted By wle

yes between ebay, amazon, google and craigslist,...

yes between ebay, amazon, google and craigslist, the search stuff should be STANDARDIZED!!!

it;s a crime

wle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,332
Posted By wle

yes craigslist "|" still means OR

yes craigslist "|" still means OR
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,668
Posted By wle

I also doubt the 'trickle down'. Ultegra has...

I also doubt the 'trickle down'. Ultegra has never looked like D-A, no matter how long you wait.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,124
Posted By wle

neither one - helmet mirror - wle

neither one - helmet mirror -
wle
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 28,280
Posted By wle

ha ha ha ha ha

ha ha ha ha ha
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 28,280
Posted By wle

it;s better to look fast, than to be fast.. ...

it;s better to look fast, than to be fast..

wle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,558
Posted By wle

AND you don't have to back and pick up something...

AND you don't have to back and pick up something in your car (an old dirty worn out bike)

wle
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