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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By Strawbunyan

I remember finding an article about them being...

I remember finding an article about them being garbage as well when i first got the bike and that is about as far as i took it. i wont be using the bike for any ridiculous decents, especially not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By Eric F

You're welcome. Once more thing...Disc brake...

You're welcome. Once more thing...Disc brake calipers come in 2 formats - post mount and flat mount. For a MTB, they're typically post mount. Lots of info on the intarwebz for you to learn how to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By Eric F

A quick Google search for Radius Hydraulic Disc...

A quick Google search for Radius Hydraulic Disc Brakes lead me to a R e d d i t discussion between Trek shop mechanics commenting on how poorly made and frustrating to work on they are. Your leak...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By phughes

Not even the same thing. A bicycle can be stopped...

Not even the same thing. A bicycle can be stopped very easily with a cable actuated system. It takes little force to actuate a bicycle brake. It takes much more force to stop a 3500 pound car. So if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By Koyote

Did you install them yourself? Seems weird that...

Did you install them yourself? Seems weird that there is a problem after "only a few months."


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The fact that you don't know this, and are planning to dive into this project, is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By Eric F

To make the switch from hydraulic to mechanical,...

To make the switch from hydraulic to mechanical, you would need to change the levers and calipers. Your existing rotors should be okay, but changing them at the same time isn't a terrible idea.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By squirtdad

chances are you will need to get new levers and...

chances are you will need to get new levers and possible shifters if they are integrated

more than just get new brake cables and mechanical calipers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 917
Posted By squirtdad

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a...

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a forest for trees way

99.99% of threadless stems are just fugly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By hayden52

There's a reason disc brakes on bikes went...

There's a reason disc brakes on bikes went hydraulic, and that is that due to the lack of leverage at the disc relative to a rim brake, the amount of force necessary to stop the wheel from rotating...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 133
Posted By bruce19

No. Dear God, no.

No. Dear God, no.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 975
Views: 55,385
Posted By '02 nrs

$100. st. george,UT

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By alcjphil

Never heard of that brand of brake. Answer me...

Never heard of that brand of brake. Answer me this: If mechanical disc brakes were so much better than hydraulic, why don't cars use them?
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-05-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By staehpj1

Surgery went well other than a power outage just...

Surgery went well other than a power outage just when they were ready to do the ORA measuring step. My cataract was out and they were ready to take a new confirming measurement of my eye and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 917
Posted By skidder

Something like this? Yes, this was a real VW car...

Something like this? Yes, this was a real VW car trim, the 'Harlequin' model. A few 1000 were made and sold out quite quickly.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 347
Posted By justin1138

Drivetrains tend to be brand agnostic when it...

Drivetrains tend to be brand agnostic when it comes to chains. Find a 10 speed chain you like and let her rip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,089
Posted By oneclick

Now built, rides nice, too big for me dammit

Just went for a short pootle - generally I like this but for a big bike toe-clip overlap was unexpected.
Has 27 x 1 1/4 tyres on it, room for much bigger *and* mudguards, would really have to watch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 69
Posted By alcjphil

What were the original hydraulic brakes? I ask...

What were the original hydraulic brakes? I ask because I own a 12 year old mountain bike whose brakes have never needed any maintenance other than changing brake pads last year.I am sure that in that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,627
Views: 1,015,607
Posted By mtnwalker

The same one I was riding in my 30's ...

The same one I was riding in my 30's
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/litespeed_855cb7fa4e7f5ead70ef1ad0f8b402b0fc59cd4b.jpg

Plus this one I picked up back in 2018...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 657
Posted By merziac

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but...

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but it is a backstop and sometimes the first line.

Dexterity can be key, I always cradle the pumphead/wheel/stem firmly with one hand with the wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,768
Posted By alcjphil

Talk about a delayed reaction! Only took 10 years

Talk about a delayed reaction! Only took 10 years
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By Koyote

When I lived and raced gravel out in the PA/WV/OH...

When I lived and raced gravel out in the PA/WV/OH area, which is very hilly, there would always be a handful of riders on SS gravel bikes -- and most of them would clear some hills that I walked up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 44,112
Posted By botty kayer

Ti Merckx with Columbus Max fork, triple crankset...

Ti Merckx with Columbus Max fork, triple crankset and 30c tyres. Fast mile munching in comfort....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By mpetry912

if the bike is a "rider" then upgrade so that it...

if the bike is a "rider" then upgrade so that it is fun to ride and easy to maintain.

for display or collectability, equip with original components or to your taste

/markp
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By bikingshearer

^^^ This. Build what will make you more likely...

^^^ This. Build what will make you more likely to ride.

The only thing I disagree with in catnip's post is I prefer triples to compact doubles, but that is purely a matter of personal preference.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By 2old

It's not surprising since my son's has been...

It's not surprising since my son's has been bulletproof. Yet someone will see one with a problem and say that all are junk.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 74
Posted By bboy314

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/282x420/img_9111_83fc963d2913ff3f4586c1c105eec1607ec96c37.jpeg
I assume this is the radar you mean? Seems like a helpful guy to have around....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, every event has a handful. At...

In my experience, every event has a handful. At BWR Calif. this year, I rode next to a guy a few times who was on a fixie. It had two brakes, as required by the rules, but it was a fixed-gear,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Catnap

unless you have specific plans to keep this bike...

unless you have specific plans to keep this bike as a "wall-hanger" and not a rider, then you should build it with components you will enjoy riding. A perennial favorite for "neo-retro" restorations...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 133
Posted By MoAlpha

I have heard that too, but the gold standard for...

I have heard that too, but the gold standard for distinguishing visceral from subcutaneous fat is imaging with MRI or CT. Bioelectrical impedance seems to be able to do an okay job, but only under...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 96,506
Posted By LAJ

One doesn't explain that to a normal person. A...

One doesn't explain that to a normal person. A cyclist gets it, but normal people just say stuff like: "I don't even drive my car that far."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By 70sSanO

Not surprising if the bikes were re-assembled and...

Not surprising if the bikes were re-assembled and the bearings properly greased and adjusted.

The only real issues with single speed coaster brake bikes are bearings and brake grease.

John
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By cat0020

Third best-selling electric vehicle in the US is...

Third best-selling electric vehicle in the US is an e-bike

https://electrek.co/2024/06/05/after-tesla-the-surprising-next-best-selling-electric-vehicle-in-america-is-this-electric-bike/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3,880
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 686,243
Posted By cyclezen

Right in the middle of this Thread range......

Right in the middle of this Thread range... riding the bike for quite some years and hope to continue for my full term of service...
every day... of course, other things come up, so not always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 947
Posted By bikingshearer

Oh, the humanity . . . .

Oh, the humanity . . . .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By RB1-luvr

beauty.

beauty.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,435
Posted By SteveCapps

My BP was going up year by year, got into the...

My BP was going up year by year, got into the 150's / 160's - finally did the right thing and saw the doctor about it. Didn't want to have a stroke, etc. Now it's usually around 120/70, give or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 116,151
Posted By nlerner

I think I should have titled that thread "Huffy...

I think I should have titled that thread "Huffy Fever Dreams."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 116,151
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh wow, this place is really going to heck… ...

Oh wow, this place is really going to heck…


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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 81
Posted By alcjphil

Likely written by the owner using an engraving...

Likely written by the owner using an engraving pen. Don't know about the 80's, but in the 70's Peugeot serial numbers were stamped onto a thin metal plate that was riveted to the bottom bracket
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,435
Posted By bruce19

FWIW my BP is usually borderline. This morning it...

FWIW my BP is usually borderline. This morning it was 131/86 at 6 AM. Went out for a 12 mi. ... 14 mph ride at 10 AM. After an hour I re-took my BP and it was 115//75.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 81
Posted By dedhed

More likely someones SS or DL#. I believe those...

More likely someones SS or DL#. I believe those years may have a paper sticker on BB or chainstay
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,031
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffy / Ultegra combo is on-point. ...

The Huffy / Ultegra combo is on-point.

Poetry not-quite-yet in motion.


Its quite a thrill to see the thread on the front page, knowing of what must be many other Masi / Cinelli / Herse...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 133
Posted By Hermes

Age 75. I use the In Body at my gym that measures...

Age 75. I use the In Body at my gym that measures impedance via feet and hands. It provides a full report including visceral fat. My BF was 8.2% by the device and low visceral fat. The test was in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4,041
Views: 96,506
Posted By Velo Vol

I decided to take my chances with the cars and...

I decided to take my chances with the cars and ride . . . for two hours.

How do you explain to a normal person why you would ride for 14?
When I was a ute the first digit(s) of the TN plates were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,664
Posted By MilhouseJ

I can totally see the 2x pita for a tandem with a...

I can totally see the 2x pita for a tandem with a drum, and I wholeheartedly concur that a slight decrease in perceived comfort for an increase in flat defense is worth it. I've sworn off of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,121
Posted By rsbob

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate...

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate encounters with careless drivers - one was a semi driver who ignored me turning through a round-a-bout and gave me a shrug. Haven’t had vehicle issues for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21,898
Views: 3,202,436
Posted By RB1-luvr

the rust bucket Marinoni's first climb up Meriden...

the rust bucket Marinoni's first climb up Meriden Mountain (700' in one mile) last night. I seem to have fixed the auto shifting problem, so I got that going for me.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 947
Posted By nlerner

Oh, I definitely have options in the bike cave: ...

Oh, I definitely have options in the bike cave:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21,898
Views: 3,202,436
Posted By nlerner

Those look promising, but after yesterday's ride...

Those look promising, but after yesterday's ride I swapped in a different set of levers, and that made a big difference. I have Microshift 8-speed brifters on there in that pic, and for whatever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 199
Posted By bikemig

Good thing it can’t damage the paint job, right?...

Good thing it can’t damage the paint job, right? ;)
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