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Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,719
Posted By diff

Where do you keep your wallet, keys, and phone?

I put this in road cycling since we generally dont have racks, and storage on our bike.

I use a saddlebag. It attaches with a clip so should be secure (ortelieb micro). I still worry and check on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By diff

Yes, that makes perfect sense now. Thank you.

Yes, that makes perfect sense now. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By diff

What does this screw do? Also...

Hi,

This is an older schwinn paramount with downtube shifters. What does this screw do? Its located on the underside of the aero brake level. I did some googling around and think they adjust the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-23, 02:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By diff

I ended up getting that red / white / blue...

I ended up getting that red / white / blue paramount PDG OS you posted in my other thread today. I love it! Thank for your input.

In regards to this bike. I gave him an offer and he is firm on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-23-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By diff

1986 Bridgestone 700 with campy hubs.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x753/00e0e_5ep7dsqsvru_0ci0oj_1200x900_e5194d3e8472044e5bf9b4e435f5c1bcf382102c.jpg

Mavic rims with Campy hubs
55cm (I think its 56cm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By diff

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/d/chicago-b...

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/d/chicago-battaglin-italian-professional/7653884855.html

Its columbus SL tubing.

What do you mean by the fork? As is its not part of the original frame?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By diff

1989 Battaglin frame with Ultegra parts

Trying to get an idea of what this is worth. Seller is asking $800.

Wheels are low end.

I'm thinking $600, but that might be offensive to him? Its pretty clean.

Let me know what you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,486
Posted By diff

It was the freewheel. Riding very smooth now. ...

It was the freewheel. Riding very smooth now.

Happy that was the issue.

Not a bad bike for $350.

Gonna look over craigslist for some good deals. All the parts suck hard.

Really digging...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,486
Posted By diff

What a pain, but like the frame. ​​​​​​Fork...

What a pain, but like the frame.
​​​​​​Fork was uncut of course. They sent me a fork with wider clearance.

It makes horrid clunky noises. I am certain it's coming from the freewheel. Seen some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,486
Posted By diff

They are sending a new fork. Will be here in a...

They are sending a new fork. Will be here in a few days.

Black only for replacement. It's fine.

And the wait continues....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-22, 12:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,486
Posted By diff

The fork came horribly warped. I think it was a...

The fork came horribly warped. I think it was a welding mistake. The box wasn't damaged. There is no way it got all twisted up like that during any shipping.

Emailed them with pics and hopefully...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,486
Posted By diff

I got this bike in the non pro version. The pros...

I got this bike in the non pro version. The pros are all solid out and if this frame fits me good, will likely upgrade mostly everything anyway.
​​​​​​
2023 56cm super stealth dark color

They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,936
Posted By diff

I experienced the same thing actually. It was...

I experienced the same thing actually. It was kinda like give someone that rode fixed (not much knowledge of gears) for the longest a complete bike with this group set. Took me like 2 or 3 times (was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-19, 01:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,485
Posted By diff

If you can, replace all 3 together will be the...

If you can, replace all 3 together will be the most quiet drive train.

You don't have to. Depends how much noise you are willing to put up with, and the quality of the parts.

I have a bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-19, 01:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,934
Posted By diff

If your saddle is too high your hips will rock....

If your saddle is too high your hips will rock. Obviously it can't be 10 feet in the air. I rode with too high of a saddle for a couple years due to listening to fit specs. I think foot size also...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By diff

Does anyone know when surly comes out with their...

Does anyone know when surly comes out with their next years model?

Decided to build this as the complete is pretty lame. Not a fan of blue as my main bike is baby blue (just a different shade)....
Forum: Living Car Free
09-10-19, 06:23 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 52,803
Posted By diff

Literally have an aldi, taget, and jewel all...

Literally have an aldi, taget, and jewel all within a few blocks

The biggest issue with not owning a car is when you need to carry something large. Luckily more and more stores are now delivering....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 06:04 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,900
Posted By diff

I wouldn't need a stem, seatpost, or saddle. ...

I wouldn't need a stem, seatpost, or saddle.
Also would need a headset (~$150 for a kris king), and brakes. Seems BB usually comes with the groupset.

Its the groupset that is the killer. Cant...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4,526
Views: 275,129
Posted By diff

This is starting to make sense. Especially...

This is starting to make sense.

Especially as of late, I have been seeing people riding much faster than you would expect them to. They are definitely using some type of assistance.

When you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,900
Posted By diff

Its not that bad. The frame is 650 and complete...

Its not that bad. The frame is 650 and complete is 2000 (surly midnight special). A sram rival hrd 1x groupset is around 850?

Leaves 500 for a wheelset, seatpost, saddle, stem, drop bars, bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,900
Posted By diff

It is funny because for $2500 you can get a brand...

It is funny because for $2500 you can get a brand new motorcycle lol. Like a 250cc or so easy.

Bikes in general are just overpriced and you pay for the name.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,900
Posted By diff

All City Zig Zag Surly Cross check Surly long...

All City Zig Zag
Surly Cross check
Surly long haul trucker
Surly midnight special
Surly straggler

Bikes Direct also as those bikes will always have the best value.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By diff

You can put 700c on there. By default it...

You can put 700c on there.

By default it comes with 47mm tires on 650b. I think the benefit to this is that combination still has a smaller diameter than 700c with 35mm tires.

I think 32mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-19, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By diff

Surly Midnight Special

https://surlybikes.com/bikes/midnight_special

What do you guys think?

Does anyone own one?

Haven't had the chance to test ride one, and doesn't seem I will be able to before buying. So will...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-03-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
Posted By diff

I don't think too far forward would cause a...

I don't think too far forward would cause a saddle sore alone unless you are constantly pushing yourself back.

Try another saddle. If you have a grippy one, try one more slippery. Or if you have a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,041
Posted By diff

I had 48/16 on my langster. That would be tough...

I had 48/16 on my langster. That would be tough on a steel bike. I ride 48/19 on that one, 48/18 would be decent too. 48/20 maybe a bit too light.

Wanted to mention about those VO stems. I cracked...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,230
Posted By diff

Yeah that is fine. As long as when you spin it...

Yeah that is fine. As long as when you spin it there is no rubbing.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,540
Posted By diff

This thread is probably terrible to navigate....

This thread is probably terrible to navigate. Sorry about that. I revived a 10 year old thread because it had my measurements in it. Should of posted a new thread. Right now looking at a surly...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-02-19, 07:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,611
Posted By diff

Ohhh, I didn't read that completely correct. ...

Ohhh, I didn't read that completely correct.

Riding in the drops and then going no handed while still crunched over?

Will have to try that. I still think that is leaning into the stunt category...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-02-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,397
Posted By diff

Sorry, wasn't sure what was going on here. I...

Sorry, wasn't sure what was going on here.

I was replying in general to all bikes posted. But now see its the OP with the snarky reply.

Looking closer at your bike, why is the seat also slammed...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,606
Posted By diff

So dope. Very expensive. Look at the...

So dope.

Very expensive.

Look at the surly straggler, and mightnight special as well.

This bike would be too flashy for me, and it looks good enough where you may even be attacked for it...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-01-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,611
Posted By diff

Hmmm, I dont know. I can ride any bike no handed...

Hmmm, I dont know. I can ride any bike no handed no matter how ill fit it is. Each bike is just different.

I wouldn't agree proper sizing has any relation to being able to ride the bike no handed....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-01-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,397
Posted By diff

Those are some crazy setups. I think if you...

Those are some crazy setups.

I think if you need a setup like this, you need to ride a hybrid (or perhaps a SS / fixed with risers) until you are in better shape to handle more bar drop.

Also I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,683
Posted By diff

Definitely buy used. You will want a new bike...

Definitely buy used. You will want a new bike right away in either case.

But go to shops and test ride.

Are you certain you want a road bike? Get a used hybrid with risers for like $250 (like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,540
Posted By diff

Wow can't believe I posted this near 10 years...

Wow can't believe I posted this near 10 years ago.

Went back to find this since don't feel like measuring myself again. Also can't believe the measurements I am seeing.

I got into fixed gear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,316
Posted By diff

If you are taking about just riding down the...

If you are taking about just riding down the hill, there is no need to put force. Just keep your legs loose and keep spinning without much if any pressure. That should not burn you out at all....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By diff

You would move backwards by pedaling backwards. ...

You would move backwards by pedaling backwards.

Come up to a slow stopping roll, then right when you come to the stopping point start to pedal backwards. And then the same motion to start going...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

A 28 tire did fit. There was a slight bubble that...

A 28 tire did fit. There was a slight bubble that caused 1/8th of the tire rotation to barely brush. That was velocity deep V + 28mm gatorskin tire. Im sure a quick true and little less pressure and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-19, 10:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

People do do this... How To Add More Tire...

People do do this...

How To Add More Tire Clearance To Your Road Bike ? DYI | Rando Richard (http://www.randorichard.com/add-more-tire-clearance)

Saw another thread where he used these metal...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,668
Posted By diff

Thats the thing, size. You can tell its a big...

Thats the thing, size. You can tell its a big topic.

I would not spend that much on your 1st bike until you know for sure that frame is your size. And that takes around a year of riding / gaining...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

I know, this guy is hilarious. I am going to...

I know, this guy is hilarious. I am going to start calling him 8k from now on.

(another skit)

Me: Hey!!! Where has 8k been?
8k's friend: On the internet as usual...
Me: Why? Doesn't he have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

Hilarious. Took my bait. I knew you would, and...

Hilarious. Took my bait. I knew you would, and further flap you lips. We dont care about your 8k bike or how much time you spend posting here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

This guy barely joined the forum last year, has...

This guy barely joined the forum last year, has no idea what kind of fork we are talking about, yet he comments.

So you tell me you are going to randomly purchase a used bike for $200 and inspect...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-19, 05:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

Thanks guys. Its a 2006 (special thanks to...

Thanks guys.

Its a 2006 (special thanks to the person that mentioned the year they started the top tube design stuff). I wouldn't of thought this frame was 15 years old.

I actually tried a 28mm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-19, 02:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

Thats not a bad idea. But got a really good deal...

Thats not a bad idea. But got a really good deal on it. Just wanted the frame from him. So he took off a few parts he "claimed" were high end and replaced with bargain bin parts, and we came to a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-19, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,761
Posted By diff

This is a really nice frame. Wish the current...

This is a really nice frame. Wish the current model wasnt purple. All city big block is pink. What is going on these days?

Any fixed gear frame that doesn't have an overly long top tube will have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-19, 10:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,304
Posted By diff

Risers mostly. If you are talking a flat pipe...

Risers mostly. If you are talking a flat pipe like bar such as the nitto b250, those arent comfortable. Most bars have some sweep back. I have a few.

I have drops too that I put on from time to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

Im kinda mad he sold me the bike like this. It...

Im kinda mad he sold me the bike like this. It was actually from a bike shop and it was his personal bike that was up for sale. Didnt think anything of it. Rode about 25 miles so far. No clue why he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

Yeah, after some more reading that would be a bad...

Yeah, after some more reading that would be a bad idea.

I guess I will try a 25c gatorskin. If too big will toss that in the back and get a 23c for the front.

If anyone comes across this and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,619
Posted By diff

Front wheel not able to fit due to clearance, would this work?

Hi,

I bought a used specialized langster to get an idea of how a 55x55 would feel. (its actually 54.8x54.8, but close enough)

The problem is I can't fit a 28mm tire in the front unless I pull...
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