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Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By howeric

Just back from paint: warning Star Wars content

Suzanne and the team at Velocolour in Toronto are artists…I worked with her for a couple of months on a novel design that incorporated a few (more than a few) design elements from Sabine in Star Wars...
06-23-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By indyfabz

I pointed that fact out to a mod many years ago...

I pointed that fact out to a mod many years ago when I someone was personally trying to troll me. I’ve also suggested that there be a limit on the number of threads a member could start during a...
06-23-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 412
Posted By Iride01

Amazing... You don't claim or ask if the...

Amazing...

You don't claim or ask if the rings are worn. Yet to me they all look well worn beyond when you should have replaced them.

Conversely, in threads where others ask if their rings are...
06-23-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By tomato coupe

wut ?

wut ?
06-23-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By tomato coupe

You routinely reject almost all objection advice...

You routinely reject almost all objection advice on this forum, but you can't ignore a marketing pitch? You are a marketing department's dream.
06-23-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By Biker Pete

This thread is causing a lot of friction…..maybe...

This thread is causing a lot of friction…..maybe check the Bike Forum index and shift to another topic? ;)
06-23-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 268
Posted By theblackbullet

It's important to note that these adapters only...

It's important to note that these adapters only work if your bike has removable canti studs.
I decided that for me, a v-brake with more reach was a better solution.

I've ran 26" (original), 700c,...
06-23-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By tomato coupe

No. There's nothing wrong with liking (or loving)...

No. There's nothing wrong with liking (or loving) older technology. I think what Trakhak was referring to is this weird attitude of superiority expressed by some cyclists that use older technology.
06-23-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 114
Posted By theblackbullet

You may be able to get there by using a...

You may be able to get there by using a derailleur hanger extender like the Wolftooth Goatlink/Roadlink or similar. Just be aware of your rear derailleur's capacity. 11-42t is more often used as a...
06-23-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By theblackbullet

Many thanks Dave! I couldn't have gotten this...

Many thanks Dave! I couldn't have gotten this done without your generosity!
...
06-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By phughes

I would like to suggest to the forum...

I would like to suggest to the forum administrators, to have the block feature actually block threads by those we block . That is something it does not do. I have not yet blocked the OP simply due to...
06-23-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By datlas

Does this involve Uranus?

Does this involve Uranus?
06-23-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By Kontact

People are adaptable, which is why changes like...

People are adaptable, which is why changes like crank length and oval chainrings have somewhat short lived positive effects. But if you have bad knees or are riding cranks that have been shown to be...
06-23-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 164
Posted By Bianchigirll

If most of the parts are original this looks like...

If most of the parts are original this looks like a late '80s lowerend road bike likely selling the $350-400 range.

However it is very TALL so if you're not well over 6ft it likely is too big for...
06-23-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By Maelochs

When you grow up some you will realize that life...

When you grow up some you will realize that life is precious and being half-a$$ed is a waste of life.

I wish you exactly what you deserve, and I hope you deal with your life in the best possible...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 132,058
Posted By Mojo31

Need pics of the hot reed blower.

Need pics of the hot reed blower.
06-23-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By amfrunaway

Thanks for the specifications table also. Very...

Thanks for the specifications table also. Very interesting.
06-23-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By amfrunaway

Thanks, that's alot of good info. Obviously, I...

Thanks, that's alot of good info. Obviously, I don't know alot about bikes. But do enjoy riding. I'll take your advice on the tires.
06-23-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,216
Views: 74,216
Posted By SoCaled

LandShark - $600 - LA, CA ...

LandShark - $600 - LA, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/d/san-pedro-landshark-full-campagnolo/7757463737.html
853 frame, Campagnolo, Ambrosio Torelli Triumph/Excellence wheels
...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 144
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Some of us feel differently. I generally use...

Some of us feel differently. I generally use brass/bronze for steerer to crowns for a few reasons. Andy
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 144
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

There are a few other tricks to changing rake of...

There are a few other tricks to changing rake of factory bent blades. Rotate the dropout in the blade end so the axle is off center compared to the blade. Rocking/rotating the drop out one way...
06-23-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 338
Posted By Paul_P

EDIT : I looks like this fork may no longer be...

EDIT : I looks like this fork may no longer be produced, as it is not listed on Tout Terrain's website.
Last I found was January 2022 : Cinq Touring Fork...
06-23-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By CAT7RDR

I was hoping it was a new shammy cream since the...

I was hoping it was a new shammy cream since the inner space between my astrometric binaries and the blackhole are irritated.
06-23-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 99
Posted By maddog34

derailleurs don't have "gears"... Cassettes and...

derailleurs don't have "gears"... Cassettes and Freewheels have gears...

and there may be other problems that are causing the bike to not shift well, such as a bent derailleur hanger/bracket, a...
06-23-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By big john

Shocker.

Shocker.
06-23-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 443,928
Posted By 79pmooney

The great secret. Tubulars are O-positive. Work...

The great secret. Tubulars are O-positive. Work with just about any 700c rim. Even 700c rims too destroyed to work with a bead. Those who sneer at tubulars might consider that those "lessor"...
06-23-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By cb400bill

https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_19...

https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_1981_1990/1984Ltwt19.JPG
06-23-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 443,928
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Bianchigirll only you can get away with picturing...

Bianchigirll only you can get away with picturing a "HAMMERHEAD" tubular propped up with box of 9mm ammo. :thumb:

Can't tell you a dang thing about the tubular.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 132,058
Posted By Trsnrtr

I agree. Can't get coal rolled by a CyberTruck. ...

I agree. Can't get coal rolled by a CyberTruck. :D
06-23-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By tomato coupe

Bacon grease has too much rotating mass.

Bacon grease has too much rotating mass.
06-23-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 172
Posted By The Golden Boy

If the wheels say Made In Belgium- they're...

If the wheels say Made In Belgium- they're probably Weinmann. They're good, aluminum rims. Being a LeTour- those are probably 27" wheels and tires. There's not a lot of different types of tires...
06-23-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,135
Posted By b88

The pointed tips are standard size plugs. The...

The pointed tips are standard size plugs. The rounded tip is for bigger sized punctures, mostly used on gravel/mtb tires.

On a road bike tire I find it easier to insert one standard size plug in...
06-23-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,135
Posted By shelbyfv

Sealant must be doing the job if you had all...

Sealant must be doing the job if you had all those plugs left after a year. :thumb:
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 144
Posted By unterhausen

I wouldn't use brass for the steerer. It's not...

I wouldn't use brass for the steerer. It's not going to move when you braze in the blades, if that's what you're worried about. The silver isn't going to melt a second time absent malpractice on ...
06-23-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By macattack71

Gotta be Daemon right?

Gotta be Daemon right?
06-23-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28,111
Views: 4,668,638
Posted By noglider

@almico8, the five-speed works this way: The...

@almico8, the five-speed works this way: The right shifter gives you three speeds, as you know. The left shifter changes the range of the three speeds, so when you push down the left shifter, your...
06-23-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By shelbyfv

Pretty clear that this thread was not revived...

Pretty clear that this thread was not revived with the goal of learning anything about bikes.:twitchy:
06-23-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By tomato coupe

I think this thread has finally hit rock bottom.

I think this thread has finally hit rock bottom.
06-23-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 4,135
Posted By Troul

Usually shrinkage happens in the cold...

Usually shrinkage happens in the cold...
06-23-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 633,092
Posted By macattack71

Back on the bike after a brief respiratory...

Back on the bike after a brief respiratory illness, only 13 miles but no reason to push it. Last rode 12 days ago. Trail was a little muddy in spots, slinging mud off the wheels. Hosed it down...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21,416
Views: 5,341,269
Posted By jaxgtr

Have a piston that is a little sticky after a lot...

Have a piston that is a little sticky after a lot of the dusty gravel riding I had in May, between the dust and the bike washing, figure this was the cause. I knew SRAM has a nifty little piston...
06-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By Trakhak

Wonder how many of the pugnacious...

Wonder how many of the pugnacious friction-shifting apologists on Bike Forums know that the fervor of their crusade traces directly back to Grant Petersen, who bought a bunch of recently obsolete...
06-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 863
Posted By mphey

Kontact your last comment was so helpful, so I'm...

Kontact your last comment was so helpful, so I'm putting a bat signal out for your wisdom again!

So I re-measured and you were right, the BB shell was indeed closer to 70mm than 68. But the...
06-23-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 268
Posted By The Golden Boy

But this is about going from 26" to 650B. ...

But this is about going from 26" to 650B.

There's very real benefits going from 27 or 700C to 650B.
06-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 499
Posted By unterhausen

Worlds collide would be a good way to introduce a...

Worlds collide would be a good way to introduce a new helmet. Astrophysicists have debated if my head is big enough to be a planet.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 437
Posted By racingwoody

cyclezen Bald Paul Jrasero beeballman mobilemail...

cyclezen Bald Paul Jrasero beeballman mobilemail zacster , Thank you all for your continued responses and advice. As with the varying responses here I also received various responses between the 2...
06-23-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,216
Views: 74,216
Posted By SoCaled

Ritchey Everest - $4,200 - San Luis Obispo, CA ...

Ritchey Everest - $4,200 - San Luis Obispo, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/d/san-luis-obispo-tom-ritchey-mountain/7759386998.html
Beautiful bike & Condition, well out of my range...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 128
Posted By PeteHski

I was thinking I could just pop a couple of coin...

I was thinking I could just pop a couple of coin cell batteries in my riding wallet as they are so small. But having now gone through the experience of changing them, I would just ride home (even if...
06-23-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By tiger1964

Waiting to hear back from Swiss-Stop to see if...

Waiting to hear back from Swiss-Stop to see if the pads I selected will fit.



Did that. Everything on the bike that could be disassembled was broken down, each part polished, and reassembled...
06-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,610
Posted By tomato coupe

If he's going all in, he needs to tell us how...

If he's going all in, he needs to tell us how much one can spend on a new bike without being a fool (or a dentist).
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