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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 450
Posted By SwimmerMike

That’s a great birthday present. Congratulations.

That’s a great birthday present. Congratulations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By howaboutme

Great to hear! Hopefully it's still good on...

Great to hear! Hopefully it's still good on longer rides. I have also found tipping the saddle a bit forward helps. My fitter also confirmed this. When I ride the communal peloton bike at work, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,845
Posted By SpedFast

Muscle soreness is good and will take care of...

Muscle soreness is good and will take care of itself as you work through it. Joint discomfort means something isn't setup quite right. Not always, but that's usually the case in my experience. I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 223
Posted By downtube42

Custom frame only, moving current bike...

Custom frame only, moving current bike components, might approach new bike cost.

I second the idea of raising bars to where hoods and drops are both viable. At 6'3" my 60cm Domane is capable, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By datlas

https://youtu.be/av64gOA9nXM?si=zWgQrkOtSIM3nJdu

https://youtu.be/av64gOA9nXM?si=zWgQrkOtSIM3nJdu
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By TMonk

nice photos Hermes . Gray one out there this...

nice photos Hermes . Gray one out there this morning.

I slept in a little late for a workout before my 7:45a dentist appointment, so I just got 30' in on the trainer with 1x20 tempo effort on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By datlas

Agree. I still vote for double secret...

Agree.

I still vote for double secret probation, but defer to club leadership.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By Hermes

I wanted to do a structured workout on Fiesta...

I wanted to do a structured workout on Fiesta this AM on my new bike versus riding on the trainer. I created a chart with interval times and power targets and taped it on my stem..just like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 1,266,254
Posted By SwimmerMike

The original Freehub.....

The original Freehub.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 345
Posted By SwimmerMike

All I can say is it is a rat-hole, but a really...

All I can say is it is a rat-hole, but a really fun and interesting rat hole. I just went from early 70's as my "sweet spot" to now 2 early 60's a 1950, and a 194X (plus another 1940's bike that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By SwimmerMike

Great build! I really like your decision of...

Great build! I really like your decision of buying a correct British part when needed and use what you have (or more readily available) when you could and it still looked right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8,602
Views: 1,149,053
Posted By bikamper

Installed a new blower motor on the Man Cave...

Installed a new blower motor on the Man Cave attic fan today. I keep telling the health club coach that I don't need to use the Stairmaster, because it never fails that the tool I needed is the one I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By sloar

Beautiful bike, very nice work.

Beautiful bike, very nice work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By juvela

----- thanks so much for sharing this lovely...

-----

thanks so much for sharing this lovely Percival!

what a beauty

the forum has not had one in a long spell, we were way overdue

wonderful work and choices on your part
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27,778
Views: 3,572,905
Posted By pepperbelly

Got 12 miles in- 2 laps around my local small...

Got 12 miles in- 2 laps around my local small lake.
It was a crisp 87° 45% humidity fall day. 😄
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,602
Views: 1,149,053
Posted By RCMoeur

I ordered The Mighty Truckasaurus from the...

I ordered The Mighty Truckasaurus from the factory in spring 1988, the day I accepted the post-college job offer from the agency. It had to have an 8 ft bed to haul my recumbent (and later the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By kroozer

1949 Stallard Malvern

This was my first foray out of my usual 1960's-80's comfort zone, and into bicycles of the early postwar era. It has been quite a learning experience, and sometimes it felt like I was getting into a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2,386
Views: 394,095
Posted By LAJ

And wash it.

And wash it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 345
Posted By sloar

Great example, thank you. I love the Bianchi.

Great example, thank you. I love the Bianchi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 345
Posted By kroozer

My first postwar project was a Stallard. IMO the...

My first postwar project was a Stallard. IMO the bikes from this era with the most visibility in the US are British. They showed a lot of variety and originality as well as nice workmanship. Lots of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 45
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1991) Mountain Goat Route 66 (hybrid)

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 223
Posted By JustaJoe

For less than $50, Inner Bar Ends enable aero...

For less than $50, Inner Bar Ends enable aero position and additional hand positions. Advantage: Neither.

Unsure how drops provide more control on "spicy" roads. Longer lever == less movement of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,947
Posted By simmsa

So got the bike back from a second LBS today,...

So got the bike back from a second LBS today, turns out the previous bike shop installed a new defective battery (only one they had) into my bike even though diagnostics said it was fine. I was told...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,386
Views: 394,095
Posted By Mojo31

N + all the bikes.

N + all the bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By Mojo31

And gives him the ability to argue that Strava is...

And gives him the ability to argue that Strava is not a club function, and that it's none of the club's business what he does on social media.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8,602
Views: 1,149,053
Posted By xiaoman1

In my estimation, this type of giving builds...

In my estimation, this type of giving builds character and self esteem to everyone that participates in the endeavor. The ability to lend a hand sometimes goes unnoticed and yet just a "little" help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8,602
Views: 1,149,053
Posted By maaakaaa

That's a good haul and a nice GMT400 Chevy. I had...

That's a good haul and a nice GMT400 Chevy. I had a 98 K1500 extended cab, then replaced it with the same year Suburban.

Here's a couple I recently wrapped up, at least as much as you ever do....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By seedsbelize2

Concise and to the point.

Concise and to the point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8,602
Views: 1,149,053
Posted By RCMoeur

As paying work had me heading downtown earlier...

As paying work had me heading downtown earlier today, I figured I might as well multitask and use my 36 year old C&V truck to deliver 8 more bikes down to the co-op, along with some salvaged baskets...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By Mojo31

I would not mention Strava or include the...

I would not mention Strava or include the attachments. Just do something like this: Your recent interactions with other members of the cycling community as reported to us are not consistent with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By Trsnrtr

After 28, it’s just a regular bike or at least my...

After 28, it’s just a regular bike or at least my Domane+ is. No parasitic drag at all so the only thing holding one back is the top-end gearing. I’ve pacelined at 34-35 on the flat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 1,266,254
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, I'm mostly looking at Wrights because...

Cheers, I'm mostly looking at Wrights because it's a bit cheaper than Brooks (UK ebay anyway) and in theory they break in faster (4mm leather instead of 5mm).
But I'm very much just trying different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9,227
Views: 3,323,908
Posted By merziac

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By t2p

gonna give you credit for 30 mph actually...

gonna give you credit for 30 mph

actually passed two e-bikes this past weekend … their batteries ran down - and just before the only grade on the entire trail :) :) :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By TMonk

Oh naw nothing major. I've never had issues w...

Oh naw nothing major. I've never had issues w altitude. Going from sea level to 12,000' in a day can make me slightly light headed, but no nausea or anything like that. You do move a little slower...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,249
Posted By BTinNYC

Tarascon, France ...

Tarascon, France
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 92
Posted By oneclick

"Europa"; from OZ, but realy a Centurion Semi-Pro?

Just got this somewhat neglected most-of-a-bike, bit of a mongrel for parts, but a nice-looking frame.

Some research makes me think it is really a Centurion Semi-Pro.
Serial if so says it's a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,349
Posted By pdlamb

​​​​ Where to start? You must have...

​​​​


Where to start? You must have toured in some very limited areas. indy didn't say anything about not wearing sun block; that's your projection. I've been on the high plains when a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 190
Posted By Sedgemop

Depending on where you are, you may be able to...

Depending on where you are, you may be able to find much nicer bikes for similar money. As people have said, the market is very soft. Otherwise, another vote for the bike with 700c wheels.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27,778
Views: 3,572,905
Posted By 2cam16

Took this beauty out today with our Summer-like...

Took this beauty out today with our Summer-like weather in The Bay!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,791
Views: 374,371
Posted By smontanaro

Sure, PM is better...

Sure, PM is better...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 63
Posted By Arrowana

I think it would be a decent choice. While bonded...

I think it would be a decent choice. While bonded aluminum in general has a bit of a reputation for failure, Trek seems be an exception, these things hold up great. I can't say I've ever seen a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 264
Posted By terrymorse

When considering supplements, it's always...

When considering supplements, it's always worthwhile to look at science, and there is at least one study that tested the effect of creatine on us olds doing strength training:Strategic creatine...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By bampilot06

that will buff right out.

that will buff right out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27,778
Views: 3,572,905
Posted By t2p

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 190
Posted By squirtdad

both are good, fit is key, but anymore tire...

both are good, fit is key, but anymore tire selection for 27 is pretty much limited to panaracer paselas...... so 700C wheels is really important for allowing tire choice

so my vote is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,249
Posted By t2p

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,200
Posted By Shepp30

Sept. goal = 100 9/10:6 9/11:6 9/14:16.5...

Sept. goal = 100

9/10:6
9/11:6
9/14:16.5
9/15:10.5
9/16:10.5
9/19:15
9/21:21
9/22:15
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By abshipp

That looks so awesome. I found a website that...

That looks so awesome. I found a website that outlined reaching Old Army Pass via Cottonwood Lakes Basin, you were pretty high up there. Any issues with the altitude?



:welcome
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5,824
Views: 144,194
Posted By terrymorse

So I was humping a pretty good pace yesterday,...

So I was humping a pretty good pace yesterday, when a woman buzzed right by me like I was standing still.

I was doing a steady but spirited pace in the low 20s down straight-and-flat Santa Cruz...
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