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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-22-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By PromptCritical

That is exactly what I’m looking for. Would you...

That is exactly what I’m looking for. Would you mind sharing a referral?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 215
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. How do I identify it (and other Campy...

Thanks. How do I identify it (and other Campy hubs)?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 937
Posted By PromptCritical

What electronic front derailleur works with a...

What electronic front derailleur works with a triple with a 20+ gear range (52/39/30)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 215
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s great, thanks!

That’s great, thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-21-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 58
Posted By PromptCritical

I would try calling Santana. They stock quite a...

I would try calling Santana. They stock quite a few parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 830
Posted By PromptCritical

Score! I guess I’m that proverbial blind...

Score!

I guess I’m that proverbial blind squirrel that found an acorn :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 215
Posted By PromptCritical

I have the ability to do such a thing, but where...

I have the ability to do such a thing, but where would I find the technical data to know the proper spacing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 830
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, yes it is. I don’t know anything about...

Well, yes it is. I don’t know anything about them. Is it special in some way?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 336
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. Any suggestions on which models have wide...

Thanks. Any suggestions on which models have wide cages?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By PromptCritical

Being unfamiliar with the latest in gear sets,...

Being unfamiliar with the latest in gear sets, what is a “narrow wide chainring”?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 675,385
Posted By PromptCritical

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1358_ea922d2e43ae430f275d9a41ee1dd6cbefeb9d09.jpeg
Starting ride from Cedar Breaks to Panguitch
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,517
Posted By PromptCritical

We are on a tour of National Parks in Southern...

We are on a tour of National Parks in Southern Utah and the Varia is really helpful in this setting (two lane curving roads with light traffic).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 467
Posted By PromptCritical

maybe the ID is 28.5 when fully closed?

maybe the ID is 28.5 when fully closed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 937
Posted By PromptCritical

you should verify the shifter will work with...

you should verify the shifter will work with 10-speed cassette
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,238
Posted By PromptCritical

Could be a cost effective way to get a good...

Could be a cost effective way to get a good groupset and/or wheels
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,943
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, those are the reasons I decided not to fool...

Yeah, those are the reasons I decided not to fool with the various batteries. I figured if the inverter fried my CPAP power supply it would be cheap to replace.
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,943
Posted By PromptCritical

yes. Humidifier, heat and pressure pretty high....

yes. Humidifier, heat and pressure pretty high. My sleep apnea is pretty bad and my sinuses are pretty sensitive so the humidity helps.

I have since bought a travel CPAP only to find out it only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 336
Posted By PromptCritical

Sounds like good advice, thank you - old school...

Sounds like good advice, thank you - old school NR is pretty solid stuff!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 336
Posted By PromptCritical

Campy Racing Triple Front Derailleur

I’m looking for a Campy Racing Triple Front Derailleur and unsurprisingly can’t find one.

There are a number of Campy triples on eBay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By PromptCritical

You gonna use Campy levers for the shower valve?

You gonna use Campy levers for the shower valve?
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,943
Posted By PromptCritical

I use a CPAP and on a car camping trip it used...

I use a CPAP and on a car camping trip it used about 75% of a full size car battery each night. A fuel cell would de awesome for many reasons.

Google search shows some might be available but they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,238
Posted By PromptCritical

That’s what I’m doing right now. It’s been pretty...

That’s what I’m doing right now. It’s been pretty easy because I’m using friction shifters. One of my previous builds was with STI shifters and I found it challenging to get the right parts. Once...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,238
Posted By PromptCritical

True, if the components match. My point is that...

True, if the components match. My point is that if one buys portions of groupset one at a time, there is a risk of getting components that don’t match. That can be a rather trying experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,238
Posted By PromptCritical

I’ve done it too. Painful to deal with the...

I’ve done it too. Painful to deal with the compatibility issues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,238
Posted By PromptCritical

With the pace of technical changes, I would...

With the pace of technical changes, I would suggest not buying the pieces in the group set 1 x 1.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

Hmmmmmm. Guess I’ll have to build more of...

Hmmmmmm.

Guess I’ll have to build more of them!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 605
Posted By PromptCritical

Trek makes a handful of eBike models in...

Trek makes a handful of eBike models in traditional road bike format. Crank motor. Takes a close look to see they are electric
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,762
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes, due to climate change the United Nations...

Yes, due to climate change the United Nations changed the size of all metric measurements between 1998 and 2001 :deadhorse2:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-18-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 97
Posted By PromptCritical

WTB - Campy Racing Triple Front Derailleur

Braze on mount needed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-18-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By PromptCritical

Message sent.

Message sent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks to everyone for their help (especially to...

Thanks to everyone for their help (especially to Koyote who reminded me to use spoke nipples) with this project, especially the link to Wheel Fanatyk.

I ordered...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-18-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By PromptCritical

I have two specific challenges I’d like to...

I have two specific challenges I’d like to address. Avoiding diabetes as our family has a predisposition toward it at older ages. The other is the balance of calories and ingredients since my cycling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

Would this qualify as an endurance road bike? ...

Would this qualify as an endurance road bike?
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/cyclocross-bikes/crockett/crockett-disc-frameset/p/35664/?colorCode=reddark_red
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

ohhhh, that is clever. Someone has some serious...

ohhhh, that is clever. Someone has some serious machinist skills.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking, but I'm...

Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking, but I'm getting old and want to be in better shape than my Dad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 215
Posted By PromptCritical

Any hints on how to find one? The right one (A...

Any hints on how to find one? The right one (A google search turns up a number of them, some even sold on Amazon, but......)?

My hub is an Athena 9-speed.

Also, does Campagnolo have a web based...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-17-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,446
Posted By PromptCritical

LOL - I like the way you think!

LOL - I like the way you think!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 364
Posted By PromptCritical

McMaster-Carr has an incredible selection of...

McMaster-Carr has an incredible selection of nuts, bolts and everything under the sun. They also list very detailed specifications about their products (strengths, tolerances, etc). Great site. One...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 215
Posted By PromptCritical

This compatibility stuff is driving this old...

This compatibility stuff is driving this old school Campy guy nuts (well, nuttier than I already was).

Sometimes I get to thinking there is a compatibility team in these companies that ensures...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks. I haven't ridden it yet, but I've sat on...

Thanks. I haven't ridden it yet, but I've sat on it and it is a great fit!

I really wanted to put my own bike together for a couple of reasons and it's been a lot of fun. All the parts are here,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 830
Posted By PromptCritical

I found some H+ Son TB14 rims. They should be...

I found some H+ Son TB14 rims. They should be here next week. I'm going to see how much rust there is on my wheel building skills. I have a 32h small flange Campy hub I bought in Italy in 1981 that...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-17-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,446
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, if the research doesn't have to make money,...

Well, if the research doesn't have to make money, it can probably be trusted. I've only started reading it, and it is definitely interesting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

Totally insane. Both the riding and the rim....

Totally insane. Both the riding and the rim. Finally achieved destruction @ 3:51. That should end the debate over tubeless tires. Just ride 'em flat!

Thanks for sending.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, bless your heart for the help.

Well, bless your heart for the help.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By PromptCritical

Nice to see some humor here!

Nice to see some humor here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 830
Posted By PromptCritical

Woot! Woot! Some parts (Wing shifters and the...

Woot! Woot! Some parts (Wing shifters and the cable stops (came in today. Got my old Campy Super Record seat post out and fitted my current favorite seat on it.

Added a small circular nut to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 802
Posted By PromptCritical

So, I've decided to build the wheels myself. Back...

So, I've decided to build the wheels myself. Back in the day, we built a 3x spoke wheel. Is this still the best? Also, I've seen a "3G" spoke wheel referred to. Is this marketing fluff or is it some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 215
Posted By PromptCritical

Campy Freehub Interchangeability

I found a set of Campagnolo wheels with a 9/10/11/12 speed freehub.

Is there a way to change the freehub to a shimano spline format?

I know there is a thread on BF about this, but it is 15...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By PromptCritical

Done - apologies for the mis-posting.

Done - apologies for the mis-posting.
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