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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 2,977
Posted By Maelochs

Used to be when I saw a shirtless rider I could...

Used to be when I saw a shirtless rider I could call out "Larry!" .... now I have to wonder ... Larry or Mike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 179
Posted By maddog34

it's a DRAWBAR, not an "axle". you'll be...

it's a DRAWBAR, not an "axle".

you'll be fine.
the tensions placed on a QR skewer are minimal, at the worst.( a Crash)

overtightening QRs is an invitation to a Damaged Hub...the Axle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,197
Posted By spelger

had to look that one up because i thought NV was...

had to look that one up because i thought NV was the most govt owned state. it comes in at 63% (42M acres), ID came in at 61% (32M acres) (according to the internet).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 58
Posted By FBinNY

This is the beginning of the end. It's OK to...

This is the beginning of the end. It's OK to ride, though not well suited for a multi-day tour.

I'd continue riding it as long as I could, but consider the condition as terminal.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,575
Posted By Darth Lefty

Just checking in. I'm resolved to ride on...

Just checking in. I'm resolved to ride on Thursday and now that I've written it here I have to
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 48
Posted By maddog34

BMX brakes have extra-long reach.. Sunlite...

BMX brakes have extra-long reach..

Sunlite Bulldogs come to mind... 73 to 90mm... plenty of tire clearance, too... typically 2.4" capable.
add a pair of Koolstop Orange pads....

650b rim?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,197
Posted By genejockey

I don't think most of my bikes could even go...

I don't think most of my bikes could even go tubeless, so it's tubes for Mrs. Smith's boy. I now buy them in 5- and 10-packs when I can find them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 138
Posted By merziac

@Robvolz Red or plain yellow, not screamin...

@Robvolz

Red or plain yellow, not screamin or bright, flouresent.

Or lean into the subdued, black or silver. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6,630
Views: 635,393
Posted By Smaug1

Not a lot of miles in the past few weeks; I just...

Not a lot of miles in the past few weeks; I just got back from a 3700 mile road trip vacation with my daughter to the front range in Colorado, back home for a day, then down to the Nashville area for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 13,242
Posted By bikingshearer

I suspect what the poster meant by "neutral" is...

I suspect what the poster meant by "neutral" is that unpleasant feeling when an imperfect shift leaves you in between cogs; the chain doesn't catch either one, and the pedals go 'round and 'round...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 13,242
Posted By genejockey

You're in the big ring. You try to shift to the...

You're in the big ring. You try to shift to the small ring. The chain drops off the big ring teeth, but doesn't make it to the small ring teeth, and instead glides uselessly in the gap between....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By Velo Vol

My ducks like to waddle at their own pace. ...

My ducks like to waddle at their own pace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrtkqXzPG-c
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By Wharf Rat

Most of my bikes have bar end shifters and I’ve...

Most of my bikes have bar end shifters and I’ve never had an issue. I usually ride my frames a little big though. I commuted on mine for a couple years. If the frame isn’t too small ( I’m guessing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,243
Views: 76,077
Posted By unworthy1

Basically Conti is a "Ciocc with another name"...

Basically Conti is a "Ciocc with another name" from the post-Pelizzoli era but never heard that Conti was only registered for sale in Germany. Certainly have been more than a few sold downunder in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6,630
Views: 635,393
Posted By GamblerGORD53

June 20 I rode century #2, 100.3 miles 8Hr18...

June 20 I rode century #2, 100.3 miles 8Hr18 moving/ 11 Hr10 clock, 12.1 avg. I went SW past the airport with SE breeze, not hot. Weird thing is last year I rode this on my SA 5w bike with exactly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 58
Posted By Iride01

Dangerous? You found out what happens during...

Dangerous? You found out what happens during your ride. And you are still here.

But it shouldn't be cracked. And putting another in there might do the same. Are any others cracked?

I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Seems like quail are better getting in a row than...

Seems like quail are better getting in a row than ducks, IME.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 58
Posted By Aubergine

I would not call it dangerous, but you could be...

I would not call it dangerous, but you could be dealing with a really wobbly wheel if the spoke starts to pull through. How many spokes does the wheel have?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By Trsnrtr

I find a food that I like and I tend to eat it...

I find a food that I like and I tend to eat it over and over for a few weeks and then grow tired of it. If it’s berries or some other healthy food, that’s great but if it’s deep fried something or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 147
Posted By pdlamb

This question comes up about once a year. Too...

This question comes up about once a year. Too infrequently to be a sticky, but my answer's the same every year.

Riding in high humidity in the southeast U.S., sunsleeves are great for cool...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 799
Posted By unterhausen

I think I'd rather have a better display than...

I think I'd rather have a better display than solar. In the places I ride, you never see the sun anyway. I'm going to keep carrying an external battery on long rides until battery tech improves a lot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27,339
Views: 3,273,908
Posted By OldTryGuy

Trash day here also only my ride began at 2:37am...

Trash day here also only my ride began at 2:37am temp at 77 ℉, humidity at 91% and finished the 25.52 mile ride with humidity at 100%
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 13,242
Posted By PeteHski

Probably wouldn’t have that issue on a $20+k...

Probably wouldn’t have that issue on a $20+k tandem with indexed shifting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 601
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Lock ring tools with guide pins are great. That...

Lock ring tools with guide pins are great. That is why I have two: one with a pin sized for QR skewers, the other with a pin sized for 12 mm thru axles. I find that a cassette wrench works better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 185
Posted By Trakhak

"Three wheels in three years" == that's slightly...

"Three wheels in three years" == that's slightly misleading. The first wheel failed and then the second one did. Bad luck, but it's possible that that's just two damaged wheels that happened to occur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,197
Posted By squirtdad

the real fun is folding tubulars for easy carry, ...

the real fun is folding tubulars for easy carry, but that is probably a different thread.... "why bother with tubes or tubeless go tubular" Not that I would stir the pot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 13,242
Posted By shelbyfv

Unique situation is an understatement. Seems...

Unique situation is an understatement. Seems anything is possible. :roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By indyfabz

Be kind to your web footed friends. Every duck...

Be kind to your web footed friends. Every duck may be somebody’s mother.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6255_a707aa04d9aa8939ebfaa5f62d31779b54ed107b.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By seedsbelize2

THIS JUST IN No rain in the forecast through...

THIS JUST IN
No rain in the forecast through Friday!,
:bday:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,630
Posted By Alan_F

Resurrecting this old thread to share that I'm...

Resurrecting this old thread to share that I'm done with tubeless on the tandem. We had a front blowout near the end of our ride today on our Continental GP 5000 S TR 700x32 on Spinergy FCC 47 rims....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 13,242
Posted By phughes

There is a lot of unreal things being posted on...

There is a lot of unreal things being posted on this thread, but the one thing I really would like to understand is, how in the world do you accidentally find neutral on a vehicle that does not have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 13,242
Posted By phughes

But they are great on a touring bike. :thumb:

But they are great on a touring bike. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 87
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: 136
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: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 138
Posted By AdventureManCO

I think he prefers blue.

I think he prefers blue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 234
Posted By rccardr

Sounds like maybe you tend to get super excited...

Sounds like maybe you tend to get super excited and then go overboard. Maybe you should try to do this cheaply and simply but well.

Your RD will shift a 28 rear cog. Install a compact crank (VO...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By genejockey

Platforms without deathspikes.

Platforms without deathspikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 87
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: 5,343
Views: 135,856
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: 5,343
Views: 135,856
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: 15
Views: 138
Posted By Eric F

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

The frame is actually Robin's Egg Blue Metallic ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 138
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's a touring bike. You can make a statement...

It's a touring bike. You can make a statement with the right Randonneur bag:
https://www.waxwingbagco.com/uploads/1/9/3/3/19335577/s915718524632250081_p61_i9_w4896.jpeg
Or rack:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5,343
Views: 135,856
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: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 185
Posted By 79pmooney

Are these wheels built by the same builder with...

Are these wheels built by the same builder with the similar spokes and the same spoking pattern? Are these cracks showing at the spoke holes. Drive side or non-drive side? A pattern there? Rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 175
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: 175
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: 2
Views: 59
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: 5,343
Views: 135,856
Posted By Trsnrtr

First this: ...

First this:

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

Then this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,281
Posted By Kobe

I think you are going to like it. I have the...

I think you are going to like it. I have the older style 67cm Homer with upright Albatross bars on it and it is my favorite bike for long rides.

Contrary to most here I like the double top tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 601
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...
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