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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By PhilFo

That frame is over. It's not worth putting any...

That frame is over. It's not worth putting any money into to have a new stay brazed in.
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By juvela

----- if wheel original to cycle a 1950 date...

-----

if wheel original to cycle a 1950 date would place it in the Raleigh owned period

note how headplate is affixed with three fasteners

if you have a Raleigh cycle handy to check suspect...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By genejockey

Platforms without deathspikes.

Platforms without deathspikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Aubergine

That is a seat stay, not a dropout. I'd not touch...

That is a seat stay, not a dropout. I'd not touch the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By terrymorse

Team Visma removes Sepp Kuss...

Team Visma removes Sepp Kuss (https://www.teamvismaleaseabike.com/news/news/team-visma-lease-a-bike-replaces-unfit-sepp-kuss-by-bart-lemmen-in-tour-de-france/) from their TdF team, saying that he has...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By genejockey

I have successfully avoided getting a power meter...

I have successfully avoided getting a power meter by spending money and time on more bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 32
Posted By Eric F

The frame is actually Robin's Egg Blue Metallic ;)

The frame is actually Robin's Egg Blue Metallic ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By seedsbelize2

Thank but no thanks. I am not a serious cyclist....

Thank but no thanks. I am not a serious cyclist. If I did that then I would be pressured to get a head unit, and then a power meter., and then and then and then.
Fluff.
Just ride.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 163
Posted By GeezyRider

Also, a quick tip for installing the adapter: ...

Also, a quick tip for installing the adapter:

1. Lube the bottom bracket shell and press both sides of of the adapter into the shell.
2. Install the drive side portion of the bottom bracket....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 163
Posted By GeezyRider

Yes. That is what has worked for me.

Yes. That is what has worked for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 31
Posted By Iride01

Think of rubbing as the warning noise that you...

Think of rubbing as the warning noise that you shouldn't be in that gear combo for too long. But rubbing is more your adjusting ability and understanding how it all works together. As well as your...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By Trsnrtr

First this: ...

First this:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1970_168653a79734374c1f5be63769652058abd988e6.jpeg

Then this:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 577
Posted By RGMN

You shouldn't need to tie off the chain whip. ...

You shouldn't need to tie off the chain whip. Cross the handles of the chain whip and the breaker bar so when you squeeze them with your hands the lock ring will turn anti-clockwise. I find it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,150
Posted By fishboat

I maintain a dozen bikes and between the two of...

I maintain a dozen bikes and between the two of us we get a total of maybe one flat ever 2-3 years (total, for both of us).

soo..what maintenance?

Lame thread
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 172
Posted By urbanknight

Keep in mind that different brands have different...

Keep in mind that different brands have different specs, but yes I swear I had to go down a couple cm in nominal size (on average) after they went to "compact" or "sloping" frames. Comparing geometry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By tomato coupe

This pretty much sums up the thread since it's...

This pretty much sums up the thread since it's revival.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By seedsbelize2

I breached the offending puddle today and went...

I breached the offending puddle today and went only a short distance until the road ended on that side of the tracks. It continues on the other side though. I can’t go straight through on that side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By cyclezen

Posted yesterday AM in Road forum - Too Hot to...

Posted yesterday AM in Road forum - Too Hot to Ride? thread...
Sun, Heat & Humidity are tough... Having lived most of my younger life in the NYC - Annapolis area. All 3 together really affected how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By genejockey

When you rant about gear you admit you don't know...

When you rant about gear you admit you don't know about, you are loudly making value judgements about people you've never met based on their use of gear you admit you don't understand.

So, let me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 27,338
Views: 3,273,634
Posted By BTinNYC

Oh yeah! That photo was from the valley near...

Oh yeah! That photo was from the valley near Fairmount, NJ and I agree it doesn't look like N California!
The 3 mile climb out of Califon on Frog Hollow Rd :) was up this lane skinny enough that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,238
Posted By cyclezen

Bicycles, as with many everyday life things, can...

Bicycles, as with many everyday life things, can become 'art', because they are a creation. Design, function, the visual and visceral of it all.
Bicycles, machines originated in their pragmatic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By PeteHski

Exactly, or they might just want to ride further...

Exactly, or they might just want to ride further for the same effort. For example I have a friend who sometimes commutes 40 miles each way on his e-bike over lumpy terrain with some 20% kickers. It’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Every day? Damn I'd be going clipless

Every day? Damn I'd be going clipless
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 5,312
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Talk to the guy who thinks his customers are...

Talk to the guy who thinks his customers are fools and sells them tires they don't need? No thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By tomato coupe

That's a very poor, and almost certainly...

That's a very poor, and almost certainly incorrect, assumption. Given the rather high average age of participants in this forum, most have very likely grown up with both friction shifters and manual...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2,002
Views: 457,151
Posted By Eric F

Gravel Bike California ride to Mt. Pacifico in...

Gravel Bike California ride to Mt. Pacifico in the Angeles National Forest.
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/UpLWRQfJ7zYUJqB6C3zcbcV7J4arazYa5mt46QPNWW8-2048x2048.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By CAT7RDR

Arm sun sleeves will work to keep the UV rays...

Arm sun sleeves will work to keep the UV rays from burning your skin.
I do not find them particularly useful for cooling unless I periodically wet them down during the ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27,338
Views: 3,273,634
Posted By Samac

Once again rode the neighborhood loop for sixteen...

Once again rode the neighborhood loop for sixteen miles. It’s trash day.:)

Cheers,

Scott...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17,901
Views: 1,560,549
Posted By TMonk

Mehhhhh... "Won" the sprint out of group two,...

Mehhhhh... "Won" the sprint out of group two, 5th/11 total. Four got away on the steep ramps and were simply better, although things clearly got broken up there. Thing is, after they surged, they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 208
Posted By locolobo13

I get up a little before 5 am. The riding part of...

I get up a little before 5 am. The riding part of my commute doesn't start until 5:40ish. The sun's well up. Nice easy 5 mi ride to work. Last weeks been from the mid 80s to low 90s and back. It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By IRideCantitoeRd

Yeah, I've been using sun sleeves in this heat...

Yeah, I've been using sun sleeves in this heat and they've been a game-changer! They definitely help me feel cooler, especially on long rides. Plus, they provide great sun protection. Worth trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 343
Posted By Iride01

I've used the Zello App...

I've used the Zello App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loudtalks) on my phone which lets it act as a walkie-talkie. Of course you have to be in cell tower reception. The phone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By boozergut

Anyone using sun sleeves in this heat?

Do they help make you feel cooler? Waste of time?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By genejockey

1) My experience is as I described. The 52/40 x...

1) My experience is as I described. The 52/40 x 13-32 (6 sp) on my Lotus Classique has huge gaps between the gears. All my other 6-8 speed bikes, without huge gaps, max out at 26t, way below what I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,240
Views: 75,993
Posted By SoCaled

likely gone, worth driving by if you are in the...

likely gone, worth driving by if you are in the area

Trek 970 - Free - 7031 Perry Road, Bell Gardens, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/9428c650-4b38-3980-b18f-a8147207846b?cid=7.4
from ad:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a nice build there!

That’s a nice build there!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 151
Posted By big john

Is the same guy building the wheels? I go...

Is the same guy building the wheels? I go through a rear rim about every 10K miles. Sometimes more, sometimes less. When I first started club riding I was about 220# and I broke spokes and wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By PeteHski

Yes I agree that paddle shift boxes IN MANUAL...

Yes I agree that paddle shift boxes IN MANUAL mode are like having electronic brifters on your bike. I love them both and they are functionally superior.

Automatic bike shifting doesn’t make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3,610
Views: 469,078
Posted By tcs

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x1280/img_3764_e99ae861badb18f30bb9502f3fc6a2ad7d69cf30.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By PeteHski

Triples are not elegant. They add range if you...

Triples are not elegant. They add range if you need it (and you often do if you have a 6,7 or 8 speed rear). But they also offer a slow and clunky shift, which is why you stay mostly in your middle...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,743
Posted By Ron Damon

Passing resemblance to Maya textiles of Mexico...

Passing resemblance to Maya textiles of Mexico and Guatemala, yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By PeteHski

Where to start with this post of cynical...

Where to start with this post of cynical ignorance?

Well first off we don’t get annual upgrades in gear numbers or even bi-annual. Otherwise we would have at least 30-speed cassettes by now.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 151
Posted By base2

Thread needs pictures. Different failures have...

Thread needs pictures.
Different failures have different causes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 424
Posted By Kabuki12

Here’s my orange 1975ish Super with white tape...

Here’s my orange 1975ish Super with white tape and straps. Joe
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3775_e89f121159af76c17e4347b38c7e993e1ee89a8a.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,150
Posted By Maelochs

Exactly my conclusion. For all the people...

Exactly my conclusion.

For all the people who think tubes are easier than tubeless or vice versa ... A.) in both cases the work load is ridiculously light, and B.) In both cases there will be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 208
Posted By Desert Ryder

Here in Vegas, is it ever really cool now that...

Here in Vegas, is it ever really cool now that summer is here? Last night at 10 pm it was still 100*F. This morning at 6 am it's 93*F.

My rides are mostly regulated to days off, weekends, and are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5,325
Views: 135,559
Posted By BillyD

Olympic t&f tryouts.

Olympic t&f tryouts.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By john m flores

I just posted my third video in the series - a 30...

I just posted my third video in the series - a 30 mile ride with a mix of road and gravel.

https://youtu.be/e_wkjO705Ag
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By Wharf Rat

Great build. Looks cushy and fun. I had one of...

Great build. Looks cushy and fun. I had one of these and deeply regret selling it. I squeezed in 38’s with fenders. These have a more sporty geometry than the 1000’s. Just a fun bike to ride. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 13,072
Posted By PeteHski

I can’t speak for others, but I have huge...

I can’t speak for others, but I have huge experience of manual car gearboxes (I would bet more than 99% of other posters here) and a fair bit of experience with friction shifting, although the latter...
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