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Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,320
Posted By Maelochs

I just started going back to the gym after a very...

I just started going back to the gym after a very long time, including a couple major bouts with illness which cost me All my strength and fitness.

I have had a couple days like that recently .......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By delbiker1

Injury, boredom=new project

Close to 4 weeks post crash with 2 broken ribs, 3 fractures in the neck at C1 and C2, and a still very sore right shoulder. Pain level is way down, and mobility much improved. The only riding for at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5,026
Views: 127,252
Posted By BillyD

Any day now . . . any day . . . just keep working...

Any day now . . . any day . . . just keep working those wings baby.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 153
Posted By skidder

OR you can buy some less expensive bags and line...

OR you can buy some less expensive bags and line them with a trash bag before putting equipment in them. This works great with larger bags, not so much with smaller as you'll end up stuffing the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3,647
Views: 1,025,547
Posted By PromptCritical

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Taking the Columbine out for a ride!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,769
Posted By Koyote

So much arguing. When are you two crazy kids...

So much arguing. When are you two crazy kids going to realize that you're actually in love?
...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 169
Posted By PromptCritical

He's building me a fork for the tandem and the...

He's building me a fork for the tandem and the due date is December/January. I'd love to have him do it, but I need it sooner.

Does anyone have any experience with Duane Draper @ Draper Cycles in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-21-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By Tourist in MSN

And more here: ...

And more here:
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/rigs-of-the-2023-tour-divide-part-2/

And some analysis:
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2023-rigs-of-the-tour-divide-breakdown/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21,947
Views: 3,250,589
Posted By cooperryder

I was able to get out again and did a...

I was able to get out again and did a wandering/exploring sort of ride finishing up with 33 miles yesterday.

I rode past the north end of Love Field Airport and snapped a couple of pics of a plane...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,320
Posted By Hermes

Decisions...Canceled my strength workout for...

Decisions...Canceled my strength workout for today. Today is a rest day so that I have the weekend for endurance riding. Last week, I did a strength session after an interval session the day before...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,320
Posted By TMonk

Meeting got postponed, sweet. Headed out on the...

Meeting got postponed, sweet. Headed out on the MTB in a few minutes. Taking it mostly easy this week, it's been a busy period with USAC roadie racing the past couple of weekends (M35+ 1-3). I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 2,928
Posted By Koyote

Apparently the OP has tried tubeless and decided...

Apparently the OP has tried tubeless and decided it's not worth the effort for him. As I wrote in Post #3, it's not for everyone.

You haven't tried it, but have decided against it -- again, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By rccardr

I posted this back in 2019: "Data point: I sold...

I posted this back in 2019:
"Data point: I sold my titanium Edge frameset, same size, for $600 about five years ago. I think it was number four. As a complete build, mine had an Ouzo carbon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 826
Posted By nlerner

If one of the choices had been “repaint with...

If one of the choices had been “repaint with Huffy decals,” I would have been all over that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 826
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Probably not, I have one bike with a 34-28 that...

Probably not, I have one bike with a 34-28 that works fine, tried it on another and that RD was unhappy. Without doing the math or consulting Sheldon’s gear chart I wouldn’t want to push past a 30-25...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,267
Posted By Trakhak

Fixed gear was far more popular 15 years ago than...

Fixed gear was far more popular 15 years ago than it is now. I don't get the impression that people are particularly scared of cog proliferation. Neither the ease of use nor the reliability of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27,320
Views: 3,260,945
Posted By BTinNYC

Pepper rocking the Primal DSOTM jersey! I saw one...

Pepper rocking the Primal DSOTM jersey! I saw one in the store, it looked great.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,333
Posted By wheelreason

Pretty much, there was one year where they made...

Pretty much, there was one year where they made some 900 series frames a bit too thin, and had some failures, butt (pun intended) they corrected quickly. We visited the factory back in the late 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 21,947
Views: 3,250,589
Posted By thinktubes

curbtender - Hotter than Hades in the Midwest

curbtender - Hotter than Hades in the Midwest
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By SJX426

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,457
Posted By PeteHski

I agree. With modern bikes vertical compliance is...

I agree. With modern bikes vertical compliance is dominated by seatpost design and extension. They can be engineered with a significant amount of flex eg D-shaped carbon posts or Canyon’s split...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,235
Posted By RustyPeugeot

The goal was to test if I could put the UO-8...

The goal was to test if I could put the UO-8 Peugeot bike in my van, drive 8 minutes from home, then bike on some paved pathways and catch some fish.

The rat trap rack on the rear is a waste. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

I buy what I think works best for the riding I do...

I buy what I think works best for the riding I do at a price level where I'm not paying a ridiculous premium for marginal gains. So that means saying no to top-tier builds. But on the other hand I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By darkmoon

I remember Masatoshi Ichikawa rode Vogue frame...

I remember Masatoshi Ichikawa rode Vogue frame when he was amateur.

I met Ichikawa-san a few times and told me some very interesting stories :
I can feel 10 gram/0.35oz difference of the bikes
I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-21-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 121
Posted By Aushiker

You bet me to it ... As to the 'reviews' I...

You bet me to it ...

As to the 'reviews' I wonder how many of those are based on actual usage and not media materials. ONe of hte reasons I rely on DCRainmaker and GPLama. They actually use the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 826
Posted By nomadmax

Resto mod that thing with Campag 12, wheels,...

Resto mod that thing with Campag 12, wheels, quill adapter, modern bars and saddle. Then ride it.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 276
Posted By FBinNY

Agree with above. When I said they came ready to...

Agree with above. When I said they came ready to ride, I took your question to mean were they lubed, not about what kind of lube.

When comes time to relube, they want oil, not grease. Grease is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 33,210
Posted By darkmoon

Just unbelievable resources of murals, one after...

Just unbelievable resources of murals, one after another every week.
For paintings fans, London is the most exciting city in the universe.
Thanks for sharing the pics, Botty:thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 02:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,267
Posted By guy153

My theory is that every time Shimagnolosram add...

My theory is that every time Shimagnolosram add another cog to their cassettes a few more thousand people switch to fixed gear. With a 48/19 I can get up all the hills near where I live and I get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 276
Posted By Trakhak

It's been decades since I worked in bike shops,...

It's been decades since I worked in bike shops, but I can't remember ever seeing a new freewheel that came from the factory with grease. They were always oiled instead. I guess the reasoning was/is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,891
Posted By Bianchi pc

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Night ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 205
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a firm believer that: “Life’s too short to...

I’m a firm believer that: “Life’s too short to spend it riding on cheap tires!”

Another Compass/RH fan here, 650BX38 Loup Loup Pass Extralight in this case. (I also have EL Compass in several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 826
Posted By Andy_K

I said I was seeking the voice of reason. I...

I said I was seeking the voice of reason. I didn't mention how I expected to hear it. You just need to know how to listen. Hear me out on this.

Individually, we may be a bunch of fools. In fact,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 2,928
Posted By Eric F

25s @ 65psi is an assumption/exaggeration in a...

25s @ 65psi is an assumption/exaggeration in a weak attempt to validate your position. Easy research provides facts about recommended pressures for tubeless tires.

Your sig reeks of the assumed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 138
Posted By dddd

I remember ordering both the double-clamp stem...

I remember ordering both the double-clamp stem and multi-adjustable seatpost shown at the top of that page for my 1984 Stumpjumper Sport.

I used a "Superbike"-bend steel motorcycle handlebar which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 269
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean... You bought it! Plus, you give...

I mean...


You bought it! Plus, you give this forum way too much credit. This forum would be so boring if it was all just the same 'Hey look at my Masi' threads over and over...posts like this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 2,928
Posted By Eric F

Of course not. People sure of the superiority of...

Of course not. People sure of the superiority of their position tend to find ways to justify it, including exaggeration and nonsensical assumptions.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27,320
Views: 3,260,945
Posted By pepperbelly

I should be out some time tomorrow. Look for the...

I should be out some time tomorrow. Look for the old fat guy in Dark Side of the Moon kit.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,197
Posted By AdventureManCO

Why, 26" wheels you say? ...

Why, 26" wheels you say?


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Forum: Triathlon
06-20-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 290
Posted By VegasJen

But that's one of the interesting things about...

But that's one of the interesting things about triathlon. I've seen some people who you would never guess were triathletes and they do quite well. I've been beaten (not that hard, really) by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,247
Posted By squirtdad

wow...not sure how I missed this on original...

wow...not sure how I missed this on original post, but super glad the gearing got upgraded so I could see it this time around :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,600
Views: 630,239
Posted By rsbob

A pretty flat 18.8 with my first overall KOM on a...

A pretty flat 18.8 with my first overall KOM on a half mile sprint averaging 30 MPH. Big fish, small pond type stuff. In Seattle I would be lucky to get a top 100.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By FBinNY

This might help. Try adjusting the FD...

This might help.

Try adjusting the FD position so the cage is SLIGHTLY heel out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By unworthy1

"Oh man! I think I just bent myself into a Sun...

"Oh man!
I think I just bent myself into a Sun Tour!
Yay!"
:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 27,320
Views: 3,260,945
Posted By Doohickie

Well howdy, neighbor!

Well howdy, neighbor!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 121
Posted By Polaris OBark

GP Lama and DC Rainmaker both say it isn't...

GP Lama and DC Rainmaker both say it isn't anywhere close to being ready for prime time.

https://gplama.com/2024/06/18/coros-dura-gps-cycling-computer-is-not-ready/
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 854
Posted By Duragrouch

Noted and corrected. Thank you.

Noted and corrected. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,459
Posted By ClayH

These pads are sweet!

older thread , but I just put a slightly used set of Ultegra direct mount brakes on my son's Emonda and the pads were the Reynolds Cyro Blue Power pads. The wheels are Aeolus Pro3. These pads are the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27,320
Views: 3,260,945
Posted By Doohickie

I *did* ride today. My first evening ride in...

I *did* ride today. My first evening ride in months. Took my 2-speed pub crawler. Rode 10 miles out to my fave craft brewery for, well, y'know, what does one go to a brewery for? Then went across to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 71,846
Posted By dchmiele1992

1990 Miyata 721a - $125 - Oakdale MN

This is helpfully listed in FB Marketplace as “Miyazaki Road Bike”, ensuring that no one that is looking for it will find it.

www.facebook.com/share/taYhomdLG7W4K4zj/?mibextid=79PoIi

The Miyata...
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