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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 02:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,212
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: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,865
Posted By Bianchi pc

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Night ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 754
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: 136
Views: 2,745
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, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
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: 136
Views: 2,745
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: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
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: 6,598
Views: 629,896
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: 5
Views: 108
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: 5
Views: 205
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: 27,318
Views: 3,260,155
Posted By Doohickie

Well howdy, neighbor!

Well howdy, neighbor!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
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: 29
Views: 793
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: 3,449
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: 27,318
Views: 3,260,155
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, 09:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 754
Posted By RustyJames

I can’t be the only one that snort-laughed...

I can’t be the only one that snort-laughed reading “The Voice of Reason”. You slay me Andy_K
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 115
Posted By RustyJames

Agreed!! WOW!! I also have a thing for box...

Agreed!! WOW!!

I also have a thing for box lining so I almost had one of those old cartoon moments when the eyes pop out and tongue drops to the floor and an OOGAHHH horn blares away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 754
Posted By Andy_K

I have one of those in Lycra, which I think is...

I have one of those in Lycra, which I think is appropriate for a restomod build. It was a very cool kit in the pro peloton. On me, to say the stripes are not flattering would be an extreme...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,189
Views: 71,672
Posted By dchmiele1992

Team Miyata - 7400 Dura Ace, $300 (Hopkins, MN)

Good cosmetics. Cinelli bar and stem.

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21,945
Views: 3,249,865
Posted By curbtender

Summer is here...where's the heat? Bridges ride. ...

Summer is here...where's the heat? Bridges ride.
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Al Zampa/ Carquinez...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6,594
Views: 833,663
Posted By merziac

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 140
Posted By Eric F

Mechanical or hydraulic? With hydraulic, there...

Mechanical or hydraulic? With hydraulic, there is no adjustment. As long as they aren’t rubbing, you’re good to go. I’ve never worked with mechanical disc brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 351
Posted By ascherer

I lived in Albany and Schenectady, and worked in...

I lived in Albany and Schenectady, and worked in a textile mill in Canojaharie right near Little Falls during the summer of 1973 earning the money that got me my Zeus Pro that August. Should be a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 140
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The usual challenge with feeler gages in this...

The usual challenge with feeler gages in this case is that the rotor is flexible and easily pushed about as you slip the feelers between pad and rotor.

I find a flashlight held behind the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The HC-11 is the correct tool although it is...

The HC-11 is the correct tool although it is somewhat thin and easy to damage unless securely held tightly against the cup (so the wrench won't slip off the flats on the cup). For cotterless cranks...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 219
Posted By veganbikes

Curious what light you are using that has a...

Curious what light you are using that has a Garmin 1/4 turn mount on the front? I am pretty sure the Garmin UT light is a standard camera mount and I know my Specialized Flux light is also that same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 183
Posted By rccardr

I’ve been riding a set of Loup Loup Pass 38’s on...

I’ve been riding a set of Loup Loup Pass 38’s on the Pelizzoli since…2017. Never had a flat.
Back then they were sold under the Compass brand name, but my understading is that the RH tires are the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By cudak888

Given that the rack stay mount positions have...

Given that the rack stay mount positions have changed to accommodate the rear caliper, that's actually a really good theory. Works with the "adventure/trekking" theme of the geometry too.

-Kurt
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
Posted By veganbikes

If it does what is says it will be a pretty neat...

If it does what is says it will be a pretty neat machine. I am hoping to get one for testing but we shall see. If I do I will let folks know. Certainly going to be tough going up against Garmin a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 273
Posted By 79pmooney

That indexing is still on the store shelf. Only...

That indexing is still on the store shelf. Only indexes on my bikes are my fingers. And they have adapted just fine. Haven't changed the cassette at all. Runs just fine (except the FD and its limit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By billytwosheds

Other than dual bottle openers, the only reason I...

Other than dual bottle openers, the only reason I could see the rear dropouts being shaped like that would be to act as hooks for straps, to stabilize bags or something.

Truly an oddity. We may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8,051
Views: 1,008,013
Posted By bikamper

https://i.imgur.com/G2S20MWl.jpg Doing the...

https://i.imgur.com/G2S20MWl.jpg

Doing the center drilling operation prior to tap drill and threading a shaft for the mini-bike project I should have said no to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 2,745
Posted By Koyote

Yes, I have. I only opine on things I've...

Yes, I have.

I only opine on things I've actually tried; how about you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 754
Posted By bikingshearer

My opinion (and it's worth exactly what you are...

My opinion (and it's worth exactly what you are paying for it) is polish it make it Campy Ergo 3x (I use 10sp, but 9sp would do just fine). I know you are shocked - shocked! - to hear me say that. :D...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-20-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 331
Posted By veganbikes

In the end replace cables and housing anyway...

In the end replace cables and housing anyway upgrade to some nicer stuff so you will get smoother better shifting, better braking and also quite importantly NEW BAR TAPE. The bar tape on there is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8,051
Views: 1,008,013
Posted By BTinNYC

Assembled the rear wheel from the bdopcycling.com...

Assembled the rear wheel from the bdopcycling.com kit; Kinlin tubeless rim-brake rims, Pillar spokes and Novatec hubs. The kit is really well put together. It included the T wrench, the flat spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By veganbikes

I would not recommend searching that on ebay. Get...

I would not recommend searching that on ebay. Get the proper tool and if the description has several mentions of the tool in different ways like that it is not going to be one of good quality. Get a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27,318
Views: 3,260,155
Posted By john m flores

I've always been a high revver. In the 1990s, I...

I've always been a high revver. In the 1990s, I hit like 210 or something like that. My most recent HR max was ~187 so I've lost 20+ BPMs as I've aged.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 212
Posted By t2p

one 24 oz bottle of water - 4.5 hour ride that...

one 24 oz bottle of water - 4.5 hour ride that finished in 91 degrees ?

yikes

would need a stretcher after that ride

on a hot day I will often / typically consume one 22 oz water bottle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 2,745
Posted By downtube42

I did, last summer IIRC. Crossing the Longview...

I did, last summer IIRC. Crossing the Longview bridge over the Columbia river, I hit something on the downhill side that caused the tire to spew but wouldn't seal. By the time I got off the bridge,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-20-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By Kontact

FYI, this is a super bargain - these components...

FYI, this is a super bargain - these components are a later version of Chorus which utilized the gorgeous Croce d'aune crankset and the perfected post-Syncro 8 speed index system. Great frame, great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By Kontact

Bike shops use stands like that. Sometimes they...

Bike shops use stands like that. Sometimes they have old ones that they don't want anymore. Or they know where to order them.

Otherwise, make one out of wood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 259
Posted By 1pc@atime

From years ago, the one thing I do remember about...

From years ago, the one thing I do remember about the Allvit was that if it got bent, it usually only needed to be twisted back into position to keep going for the day. An adjustable wrench was all...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 188
Posted By microcord

Sorry for the late response, but I had to leave...

Sorry for the late response, but I had to leave home early yesterday to join a ride; and I returned home exhausted and sweaty. Body and brain have now partly recovered, and so I'm ready to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 513
Posted By Kontact

That had nothing to do with the OP, who can't buy...

That had nothing to do with the OP, who can't buy new Sedisport chains. It was information for you in case you were wondering why Sedis sold chains marked "8 speed" but didn't need special pins or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, Your smiling body can be corrected,...

Rob,
Your smiling body can be corrected, but it take a bit of work. An easier fix would be a body switch during the rebuild. If you decide to do the switch, I have a few bodies here that could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By Reynolds

Never seen such freak dropouts before.

Never seen such freak dropouts before.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,189
Views: 71,672
Posted By Muffins

$100 Cannondale touring bike, northwestern Ohio ...

$100 Cannondale touring bike, northwestern Ohio

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Looking at all the encrusted corrosion, I wonder...

Looking at all the encrusted corrosion, I wonder whether it might have been SpongeBob SquarePants daily undersea rider. It does look as if it was created for a cartoon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1,189
Views: 71,672
Posted By attylah

I see what you did there, very nice pull....

I see what you did there, very nice pull....
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