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Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,637
Views: 85,705
Posted By LAJ

Ridiculous. I hope your Doctor has the solution...

Ridiculous. I hope your Doctor has the solution to get this handled.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 44
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

Possibly a reference to only having three arms vs...

Possibly a reference to only having three arms vs five or that it was at the bottom of the hierarchy.
Cheers,
Van
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21
Posted By KCT1986

How many sprockets on the rear? Probably 7...

How many sprockets on the rear? Probably 7 speed, but possibly 8 on the later STX.

Are you only interested in brand new or are you open to used? Current 7 or 8 speed shifters are lower model in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 95
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks Cranky. I always do my research before I...

Thanks Cranky. I always do my research before I ask a question here, because: A) I don't want to bother everyone unnecessarily, and B) I don't want to look like an idiot. And to be frank, I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21
Posted By Trav1s

What model number derailleurs? 3x?

What model number derailleurs? 3x?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-31-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 69
Posted By Smaug1

That IS a good deal. Less than half what I paid...

That IS a good deal. Less than half what I paid for my Aventon Level.2 and with a mid drive to boot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 34
Posted By Zaskar

On it juvela Thanks!

On it juvela Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 34
Posted By juvela

----- should you have not done so already...

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should you have not done so already you may wish to make visitation to http://www.condorino.com for exhaustive information on the subject of prodotti di Bozzi Emilio

readers will be able...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,551
Posted By big john

I'm still using a 34x29 low gear on my main bike....

I'm still using a 34x29 low gear on my main bike. Really, it's fine for most stuff. Last week there was a section of 10% with headwind. Wanted a lower gear there and later when I was tired.

Most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 764
Posted By PeteHski

The rocking motion only occurs to maintain...

The rocking motion only occurs to maintain dynamic balance when exerting high pedal forces. If anything the trivial gyro force helps with the balance.

Take a look at the dedicated sprint trainer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,300
Posted By MikeDeason

Sun

Sun
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,551
Posted By big john

Yes, it is. I understand why some of them get...

Yes, it is. I understand why some of them get e-bikes but I reserve the right to give them a hard time about it. 2 of them were racing in the 80s when I met them. Another I have ridden with for more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 44
Posted By jdawginsc

I believe it is the nickname it got for some...

I believe it is the nickname it got for some reason. Maybe I have it wrong though?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3,637
Views: 85,705
Posted By genejockey

And even that's an improvement on the original...

And even that's an improvement on the original cassette it came with, which was 13-23!

I find myself in my lowest gear on gradients I can do in the big ring on the Canyon, with its 11-34 11 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 700
Posted By The Golden Boy

I think I understand what you're getting at- how...

I think I understand what you're getting at- how much a collector values a bike as a "collectible" vs as "a bike."

Every collector has a different decision matrix for what they want and how they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 315
Posted By RB1-luvr

If I were not broke, I'd buy this groupset and...

If I were not broke, I'd buy this groupset and have a set of aluminum rim wheels laced for a re-do of my Ritchey Road Logic which is currently Record 11 with Reynolds wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By gugie

Comments on the route from Bob Freeman

Bob knows these roads like the back of his hand and scouted out restaurants and hotels, some skanky, some not so. First day is half gravel, last day is almost completely gravel, all else is paved....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By RH Clark

If you are talking about buying the different...

If you are talking about buying the different wheels as being a waste, you can always use them in a touring application or sell them. Congrats on the weight loss. How much more do you need to reach a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By gugie

The gang

Most of the group has toured together before.

Bob Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/albums/) il Capo for this trip. Since we're starting literally out of his back yard, we won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,637
Views: 85,705
Posted By TMonk

42x26... ouch

42x26... ouch
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,637
Views: 85,705
Posted By genejockey

I think I need to get the trainer out and do some...

I think I need to get the trainer out and do some Zwifting to confirm what seems to be the case post-COVID, that I've lost a step or two. I don't have a power meter, so I can't do it outside.

Of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 220
Posted By john m flores

I've started posting about my trip in the Touring...

I've started posting about my trip in the Touring Section - https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1295136-gap-c-o-trails.html#post23255278
Including just 1 drone shot...so far.



Most of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 42,207
Posted By obrentharris

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-wh4N...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-wh4N9gb/0/S2gHvKnLnPL6mDJ4TZmvXs4GmN92jbtfr48cctpJ/XL/IMG_3345-XL.jpg

Brent
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 402
Posted By bboy314

I’m also curious as to what is meant by “racing”....

I’m also curious as to what is meant by “racing”. But with the given info, I’d suspect chain routing or very worn chainring.
Forum: Touring
05-31-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 50
Posted By john m flores

GAP and C&O Trails

I rode the GAP and C&O trails earlier this month, about 330 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. It's great to see how popular this trail has become - I saw and met so many bicyclists along the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 50
Posted By Steve B.

Same gear on any ride. A tube. Tire levers, worm...

Same gear on any ride. A tube. Tire levers, worm tubeless patch, 3 CO2 cartridges and inflator, mini pump, bike tool, tire boots. My tube kit has no worm patch but I carry a 2nd tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,551
Posted By rsbob

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far...

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far behind you. My age still seems surreal. Not regarding e-bikes, but climbing; up until this year, I have relentlessly chased PRs hill climbing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 315
Posted By bikemig

Really good looking group. Still at almost $1k, I...

Really good looking group. Still at almost $1k, I think I'll stick to C&V stuff even if this group would be awfully tempting if someone has the right frame to build up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By gugie

Washington Cascades tour 2024 - a Bob Freeman production

nlerner, rccardr and Spaghetti Legs have hinted around on recent posts of another tour coming up that we're getting ready for. This is it, starting June 9.

It's been a few months since The Usual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 374
Posted By cyccommute

All of my headsets are aluminum. I use Chris...

All of my headsets are aluminum. I use Chris King exclusively. The cups for the press in the Amazon link look exactly like the ones from King that I got long ago. The reason for the construction...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 46
Posted By jdawginsc

FS: Rossin Performance EL(OS) 1993

This one is painful for various reasons but (1) it is too much bike for me without mountains, (2) it is slightly small for me 55cm CTC. It is a rocket

This is for the frameset with headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 95
Posted By Iride01

You should go to the Shimano Technical Documents...

You should go to the Shimano Technical Documents (https://si.shimano.com/) site and search on that part number. Then you'll find documents, the DM's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Oh don't get me wrong I'm ecstatic that I've lost...

Oh don't get me wrong I'm ecstatic that I've lost so much weight. I'm rewarding myself with a lynskey when I lose another 50 or at least when I have the cash early next year.

Like I said it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 638
Posted By kroozer

I am using an Allvit RD on my '62 Jack Taylor....

I am using an Allvit RD on my '62 Jack Taylor. With the extra-long levers and a Suntour freewheel the shifting is slow but very solid, like changing gears on a truck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 597
Posted By randyjawa

I owned and rode a Vitus 979 for part of a season...

I owned and rode a Vitus 979 for part of a season and really liked the ride quality with one exception. The bike was too flexible in the bb department. I could see the frame wiggle when I looked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 700
Posted By sbarner

That's an indication of how long I've been trying...

That's an indication of how long I've been trying to move it, and quite relevant to the original post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,300
Posted By Eric F

An option for your second wheelset is to have a...

An option for your second wheelset is to have a couple of different tires available, and swap them out depending on your season - studded for winter, fast road for summer. Changing tires every ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 874
Posted By indyfabz

Funny. I saw an H400 on the organized overnight...

Funny. I saw an H400 on the organized overnight tour I went on last weekend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I overlooked this. HELL YEAH!!!! [internet...

I overlooked this.

HELL YEAH!!!!
[internet HIGHEST of Fives]

Don't be angry at yourself for minor mistakes.
Do celebrate your victories.
(seriously)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3,637
Views: 85,705
Posted By Velo Vol

I may be available. However, I have not ridden...

I may be available. However, I have not ridden the bicycle in months (though I am near the point of trying again).

How about 8,000 steps of power walking?

Who can say? There may be multiple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 700
Posted By cudak888

Upright bars, a singlespeed (or IGH drivetrain),...

Upright bars, a singlespeed (or IGH drivetrain), and modern long-reach dual-pivots go far. That, and replacement rims - Schwinn's technique for rolling sheet steel into rims was not perfected...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 842
Posted By kroozer

It's not a rare size, even for Italian bikes. My...

It's not a rare size, even for Italian bikes. My 1967 Atala Record (Columbus SL) is 26.8. My 78 Windsor Super Carrera is also 26.8.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,551
Posted By big john

I haven't done 100 ft/mile rides like I used to...

I haven't done 100 ft/mile rides like I used to in a long time. I did a ride last Saturday with 5700 feet in the middle 40 ish miles. The other 35+ miles were relatively flat.

I turned 70 last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 333
Posted By sbarner

You should always do what feels safest to you,...

You should always do what feels safest to you, but it has been my experience that many cables, especially OEM brake cables before the mid-1970s, can last the life of the bike as long as they don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 700
Posted By sbarner

I'm trying to sell this one, currently listing it...

I'm trying to sell this one, currently listing it locally for $125. It's about as close to new as one can get, and I doubt one out of the box would be worth any more. It came into our local bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 870
Views: 49,233
Posted By smontanaro

Seeing if this works... ...

Seeing if this works...

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1897395434055335/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 76
Posted By RChung

If what you're doing isn't producing the results...

If what you're doing isn't producing the results you want then continuing to do what you're doing probably won't either.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-31-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,542
Posted By eagletree

I have the TQ on a Domane+ SLR 7/Ultegra Di2 (no...

I have the TQ on a Domane+ SLR 7/Ultegra Di2 (no experience with the ALR mentioned by the OP) and oversized tires.

No grinding noises. I ride 12 to 14 miles depending on which trail I take. I use...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3,637
Views: 85,705
Posted By TMonk

Segment ride went just fine, and I fulfilled my...

Segment ride went just fine, and I fulfilled my prophecy of getting second place (lol). Power was slightly on the high side of normal for these efforts, without undue heart rate or perceived...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 607,487
Posted By HectorStorm

Did Apperknowle trip again - it's my hill...

Did Apperknowle trip again - it's my hill practise route, and has a good view at the end. Half the ride is 190ft/mile of climbing, and those are consecutive miles. :cry: I'm sure I'll get faster when...
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