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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,269
Posted By tds101

Question: why is the Litepro adapter no good? I'd...

Question: why is the Litepro adapter no good? I'd say it's a good deal, unless there's a quality issue. I've yet to be disappointed with any Litepro purchases.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,700
Posted By M.Roshi

From SF,CA. Depends on the steepness of the hill,...

From SF,CA. Depends on the steepness of the hill, as I'm getting stronger I try to stay seated and not using the lowest gear as possible, using 2 or 3 to lowest to train my legs, there are some very...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-25-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 42
Posted By unterhausen

I use .035" My racks are made with mitered...

I use .035"
My racks are made with mitered joints, so there may be some difference when you squish the tubing.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 690
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

For electricity cost, assuming worst case...

For electricity cost, assuming worst case scenario: 1KWH battery charging with a 50% efficient charger in the highest priced state (Hawaii at .30 per KWH) it's cost the hotel a whopping $1.20 for 2...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 331
Posted By RCMoeur

Regarding hit-from-behind by fellow bicyclist...

Regarding hit-from-behind by fellow bicyclist crashes: I've had two, both while I was leading club rides.

One was as we were crossing a busy arterial street and had to hold the group in the median...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By jaxgtr

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I...

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I hear my wife screaming at the dog in the back yard. I go see what is going on, and I see the dog has destroyed a squirrel based on what was left of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7,967
Views: 974,707
Posted By RCMoeur

Spent much of the day on work for a client...

Spent much of the day on work for a client preparing for an upcoming meeting, so it's nice to unwind by getting the fixie ready for tomorrow's club ride. Plus peeling sun-wrecked covers off some old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,401
Views: 871,068
Posted By rsbob

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride. ...

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,286
Posted By Need41speed

LitePro & KustomCaps additions

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Double leg kickstand & chainring bolts by LitePro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 795
Views: 43,775
Posted By bargainguy

56cm Trek 5200 carbon, $200, DeForest (Madison) WI FBM

Bullmoose bars and thumbies. Haven't seen that combo on a carbon road bike lately.

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1042332490844024
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 378
Posted By Steve B.

The speed sensor overrides the GPS data for speed...

The speed sensor overrides the GPS data for speed and distance. Location is generated by the GPS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By noglider

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the...

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the Crane was their top derailleur.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By PeteHski

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm...

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm wide) simply don’t have any tread pattern worth mentioning and don’t aquaplane. It’s all about the compound.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,237
Views: 75,224
Posted By indyfabz

It’s raining in camp. I’m bushed. I was the...

It’s raining in camp. I’m bushed. I was the only on in the fastest group carrying their gear. My computer battery died before the start, so I can’t say for sure how fast we were going, but it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 378
Posted By PeteHski

I think the OP was just interested in using a...

I think the OP was just interested in using a Varia with their chosen GPS device.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By rsbob

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day. ...

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day.

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 86
Posted By abdon

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the...

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the dude. I figure he would first-come-first-served me but he agreed on the spot... I guess I'm taking a drive tomorrow.

I'm guessing I'll catch and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By genejockey

If it's a '79, the bits are older than the bike!

If it's a '79, the bits are older than the bike!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By grumpus

Extra layers of rim tape?

Extra layers of rim tape?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3,237
Views: 75,224
Posted By big john

Did my friend's birthday ride. 5 of us, 3 e-bikes...

Did my friend's birthday ride. 5 of us, 3 e-bikes and 2 regular bikes. 76 miles with 5600 feet. Had some wind but got lucky with tailwinds for most of the long climb and more tailwind on a section of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 771
Posted By PeteHski

I haven’t read the article, but that supposedly...

I haven’t read the article, but that supposedly “correct” position on the right doesn’t inspire me with much confidence that it would be worth reading!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,618
Posted By drlogik

Chain lubes is like comparing beers. My beer is...

Chain lubes is like comparing beers. My beer is the best, no MY beer is the best. The best beer is the one you like.

There was a fairly scientific study done comparing the various lubes. Some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,237
Views: 75,224
Posted By abshipp

First real money century in…4 years? Planned...

First real money century in…4 years?

Planned for 85, on my way back down one of the climbs I ran in to some folks I know heading out on an 8 day bikepacking trip so I ended up riding with them for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6,446
Views: 602,265
Posted By macattack71

First ride since last September. 11.0 miles....

First ride since last September. 11.0 miles. Pretty windy heading out. Body not used to it that is for sure. Hopefully I can stay with it this summer into the fall.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 222
Posted By Spoonrobot

If the OP can show it fits 700cx38 that would be...

If the OP can show it fits 700cx38 that would be a big boost to salability. Cantilever Cyclocross bikes from prior to the 1990s tend to not appeal to gravel as much, since tire clearance is a big...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,223
Views: 3,199,799
Posted By nlerner

After two unusually warm and humid days for late...

After two unusually warm and humid days for late May in the Boston area, today was cooler but still a really nice temp and much drier. It might have been my first ride this year in shorts and a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 771
Posted By Trakhak

Left photo is exactly how Lance Armstrong looked...

Left photo is exactly how Lance Armstrong looked when racing. In fact, I just took a quick look at the Eurosport video of the last 3 k from today's Giro stage 20, and Pogacar's posture on the bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,681
Posted By nlerner

Well, that’s clearly because after a ride or two,...

Well, that’s clearly because after a ride or two, the owners hung them up in the garage and bought the Trek they should have bought in the first place.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 86
Posted By abdon

Bottecchia

I have too many bikes, this one is too far away, and I'm sure it is not going to last. But check out what $105 bucks buys you nowadays!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,681
Posted By Fredo76

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Too much Mod...
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 557
Posted By PeteHski

Okay, so you have basically made up your mind...

Okay, so you have basically made up your mind that their test protocols are deliberately biased to favour MIPS and therefore you don’t believe any of their helmet ratings and it must all be a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 331
Posted By Mtracer

It certainly wouldn't hurt to call out stopping,....

It certainly wouldn't hurt to call out stopping,. But if he was that far back, I doubt he would have heard you or heard you clearly enough for him to think it applied to him. That guy was clearly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 208
Posted By grumpus

Set up the hub to work with the gears, when...

Set up the hub to work with the gears, when you're done with that dish the wheel to suit - setting the hub spacing to suit the wheel dish seems like the tail wagging the dog. What are you even trying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 638
Posted By Duragrouch

Check if the tubes are butted, easy on the seat...

Check if the tubes are butted, easy on the seat tube. If butted, it's worth salvaging.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9,101
Views: 3,173,094
Posted By tombc

new ride for me ...

new ride for me
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 638
Posted By smd4

Nightstalker scared the living sheet out of me as...

Nightstalker scared the living sheet out of me as a kid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 116
Posted By oldbobcat

Looks pretty bad to me. The way I tell is to put...

Looks pretty bad to me. The way I tell is to put a new chain on, then pull tension on the crank and look over the top for the chain riding up on the teeth and gaps between the rollers and the teeth....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 304
Posted By RoadWearier

Thank you all! Great points! I drove 50 miles and...

Thank you all! Great points! I drove 50 miles and over 3 hours (Memorial Day Traffic, yay!) to go to Benton (cue the banjos) TN to look at the Specialized Sirrus.....

I should have said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 442
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one...

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one throughout the day. The paint did come in but was too dark. Lightened it a bit with some cream white paint and got pretty close. Then I used a drop...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3,237
Views: 75,224
Posted By DangerousDanR

Mrs. Dan took Humira for about 5 years for RA. ...

Mrs. Dan took Humira for about 5 years for RA. She was one of the first patients treated with it in the US. The numbers from Europe indicated almost 30% of patients went into remission at some time....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 331
Posted By retswerb

Please don't.

Please don't.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 364
Posted By cycleheimer

They are very nice bikes. Make sure it fits, is...

They are very nice bikes. Make sure it fits, is in good overall shape, it's maintenance is at least somewhat up to date (all-around bearing lube, healthy tires and tubes, wheel alignment, etc.). Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By genejockey

Well, that's first generation Dura Ace, and the...

Well, that's first generation Dura Ace, and the "TO" code predates 1976. This thread makes some suggestions...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 27,223
Views: 3,199,799
Posted By essiemyra

I got out at 6:30 am this morning for a ride. I...

I got out at 6:30 am this morning for a ride. I wanted to get out and ride before the day and time got away from me. I was able to ride for 20 miles. Just enough today. The temp was a cool 56f...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,269
Posted By john m flores

I have the Zizzo adapter for this kind of mount....

I have the Zizzo adapter for this kind of mount. At first, I added a small rack
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5,401
Views: 871,068
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By bboy314

Headset reflector bracket repurposed as basket...

Headset reflector bracket repurposed as basket mount. I can probably get a better picture later. Note the OP will need a 1 1/8” bracket to make this work.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By brian3069

I believe those are first generation. You're...

I believe those are first generation. You're right about the date code, it doesn't make sense.

edit: The date codes on Vintage Trek only goes back to 1976. These hubs precede that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5,401
Views: 871,068
Posted By t2p

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 796
Posted By noglider

I've been cycling since I was 4 years old, and...

I've been cycling since I was 4 years old, and I'm 63 now, so that's 59 years. I've had a few crashes, one serious. No regrets, and I'm still riding happily.
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