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Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5,030
Views: 127,407
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Sienna anagram of the day ...

Sienna anagram of the day
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

It would be perfectly safe especially since it is...

It would be perfectly safe especially since it is within the manufacturers recommendations. My touring bike has a carbon fork with similar mounting points and never had a issue with similar loads as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5
Posted By jolly_codger

Great site for this topic -...

Great site for this topic - https://www.cyclinguk.org/cyclists-library/components/transmission-gears/derailleur-gears/shimergo#Shimano

Doesn't sound good given differences in cassette pitch:
7...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 159,690
Posted By MooneyBloke

The usual suspects ...

The usual suspects


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20
Posted By delbiker1

I think the manufacturer's statement is the one I...

I think the manufacturer's statement is the one I would go by. It obviously is built stoutly and for some type of touring, or light backpacking rides. 33 lbs, plus the weight of the entire fork,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,359
Posted By Hermes

I started doing Exercise Coach, a franchise of...

I started doing Exercise Coach, a franchise of boutique gyms with special isokinetic exercise machines, that offer a human coach with you during the workout. The machines are programmed by the coach...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 32
Posted By delbiker1

Thanks for your thoughts. I am thrilled to have...

Thanks for your thoughts. I am thrilled to have the project. It's in better condition than I expected, and very little new money going into it. As for the injuries, while I would certainly prefer not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 2,982
Posted By tomato coupe

Along those lines ... Who is sick of...

Along those lines ...

Who is sick of tubeless maintenance threads?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 366
Posted By seypat

I had to abandon a century with a couple of miles...

I had to abandon a century with a couple of miles left a few years ago because of heat stroke. In the grand scheme of life, it wasn't that important to finish. Move indoors instead. If you must do an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 878
Posted By nomadmax

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 366
Posted By Iride01

I did and I do!

I did and I do!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 366
Posted By Steel Charlie

You only have to be on the ground once from heat...

You only have to be on the ground once from heat exhaustion to figure it out. Pay attention or pay the price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 350
Posted By 13ollocks

I've never justified top-tier anything, because...

I've never justified top-tier anything, because you're generally well into diminishing returns at that point. My "go-to" frame was once top tier, but I bought it used, making use of precipitous...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By georges1

lovely bike :thumb:

lovely bike :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,359
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: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 11
Posted By samcolnago

Hercules Birmingham England

Just picked up localy the vintage bike. I have had a Hercules racing/touring model back in the 1960's. It was my joy and pride. I even wrote to the company in Birmingham. The letter came back from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20
Posted By Iride01

Weight limits on a bike have to consider that...

Weight limits on a bike have to consider that bike or component might be used in conditions that will put high stress on it. IE, maybe even that it hold up when you do things like this on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 878
Posted By ascherer

For many years I was custodian of a Moulton...

For many years I was custodian of a Moulton Stowaway that proudly bore a Huffy logo. Don't disrespect the Huffman...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27,321
Views: 3,261,172
Posted By Doohickie

I likely won't ride Friday, but every Saturday...

I likely won't ride Friday, but every Saturday morning at 8 am we meet outside the Press Cafe next to Ft Worth Bike Mart in Clearfork to do a Breakfast Ride. Pace is easy and relaxed; it's a very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,649
Views: 1,025,614
Posted By PromptCritical

'69 GTV 1750 that I bought in 1985 in San Diego....

'69 GTV 1750 that I bought in 1985 in San Diego. Now fully restored!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 32
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, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5,030
Views: 127,407
Posted By BillyD

Fixed

Fixed
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5,030
Views: 127,407
Posted By BillyD

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

Any day now . . . any day . . . just keep working those wings baby.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5,030
Views: 127,407
Posted By TMonk

reeeeeal clean on the MTB this morning. like,...

reeeeeal clean on the MTB this morning. like, real smooth. it feels good to flow over technical terrain without much (if any) jarring parts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6,600
Views: 630,386
Posted By Jughed

42 miles in the Alps today. 1.5 times up...

42 miles in the Alps today.

1.5 times up Alpe d’Huez. My son rode 1/2 way up… took him down to mom at the bottom and went back up.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 160
Posted By rorysnyder

Well it looks like ortlieb is the way to go,...

Well it looks like ortlieb is the way to go, thank you everyone!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 159,690
Posted By PromptCritical

Taking the newly built Columbine for it's first...

Taking the newly built Columbine for it's first ride!


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Vintage in San Diego!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 160
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: 3,649
Views: 1,025,614
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: 6,806
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: 174
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: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5,030
Views: 127,407
Posted By datlas

When it gets this humid our sweat does not...

When it gets this humid our sweat does not evaporate well.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-21-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 2,982
Posted By veganbikes

All rims minus some oddball stuff needs rim tape...

All rims minus some oddball stuff needs rim tape and all tire setups minus those old school ultra vintage solid rubber tires need air in some form and an inflator or CO2 makes quick work whether tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21,947
Views: 3,250,800
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: 70
Views: 1,359
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: 70
Views: 1,359
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: 141
Views: 2,982
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: 106
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: 52
Views: 878
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: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 84
Posted By wheelreason

"dont thread on me!"... :)

"dont thread on me!"... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 878
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: 7,276
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: 27,321
Views: 3,261,172
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: 27
Views: 22,343
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: 3,250,800
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: 283
Posted By SJX426

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,463
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: 5,250
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: 20
Views: 350
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...
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