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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4,366
Views: 109,538
Posted By LAJ

This. No weights during this time of year for...

This. No weights during this time of year for me, but off-peak, they get hit hard.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,366
Views: 109,538
Posted By TMonk

In laws finally left last night. We went to bed...

In laws finally left last night. We went to bed early, got enough sleep and Lily slept through the night too - man I feel better already. Weight is up a couple of pounds, time to eat clean, lay low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3,265
Views: 438,863
Posted By Dean51

Sewed up my first tubular repair yesterday....

Sewed up my first tubular repair yesterday. Needle and thread from an ancient Jantex kit. 'Was a rite of passage for me!

Dean

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4,366
Views: 109,538
Posted By Mojo31

Just the wife. Staying at a resort, and sailing...

Just the wife. Staying at a resort, and sailing intermittently.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,366
Views: 109,538
Posted By big john

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what...

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what happens. Been massaging the IT band a bit. I've had issues with it but never anything like this. Time to get ready.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,002
Posted By evwxxx

A pic! Well, better than none? ...

A pic! Well, better than none?
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4,366
Views: 109,538
Posted By seedsbelize2

Just in from the mtb ride.Today I learned that...

Just in from the mtb ride.Today I learned that out there on the trails there is nowhere to stop for sustenance. I turned around when I suddenly realized I was quite hungry, with a little over an hour...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 320
Posted By force10

A torque wrench like those will not be very...

A torque wrench like those will not be very accurate so far from the middle of its range of adjustment. Better off getting a preset torque driver at 5 or 6 nm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 46
Posted By tomato coupe

I think that's a question for the organizers.

I think that's a question for the organizers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 282
Posted By Hondo6

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue...

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue Likes-a-Lot? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 40
Posted By Kapusta

Yes, they are taller and you are technically...

Yes, they are taller and you are technically increasing the gearing ratio... but by very little.

More likely the issue is the tires are heavier and / or slower rolling. Just because they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
Posted By big john

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,335
Posted By slow rollin

BITD I used to do xc mtb races and they...

BITD I used to do xc mtb races and they looked...... somewhat similar to some of these pictures. We even ran similar sized tires, and many of the best did lots of roadwork. No way am I doing some of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 320
Posted By Outrider1

Or you could get the proper tool for the job.

Or you could get the proper tool for the job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9,140
Views: 3,199,313
Posted By Maxey

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to...

Thanks for all the info., Melville, you seem to really know your stuff when it comes to these early MTBs. I have my own built-in biases, of course, but I find the late eighties and early 90s MTBs the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 35
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1994) Road Bike Buyers' Guide

Bicycling magazine's 1994 Buyers' Guide was published over three issues -- March (mountain bikes), April (road, hybrid, tandem, track, recumbent), and May (custom frames). This post contains brief...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3,630
Views: 1,019,999
Posted By tobey

Very Old and New Bike

72 years young here. A couple of years ago turned my 1973 Carraro bike that I bought when I graduated from college into a "flower" bike. And no the handle bars weren't like that when I rode it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By Jughed

I hear this from all sorts of people... ...

I hear this from all sorts of people...

People that will get all geared up in cammo, face painted, deer urine on their boots... just to go hunting.
People that get all geared up in vented shirts,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By PeteHski

It depends on what your idea of riding a bike is....

It depends on what your idea of riding a bike is. If you are going to ride fast and/or long then a quality cycling “costume” is the most comfortable and efficient option for doing so. Why would you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-11-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 44
Posted By Kai Winters

It should automatically connect once you 'wake...

It should automatically connect once you 'wake up' the drivetrain with the first 'wake up' shifter click. It sometimes takes a minute for everything to recognize and communicate.
I use a 840 and Di2...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,060
Posted By shelbyfv

I appreciated the info about frame construction...

I appreciated the info about frame construction and OP obviously needed the explanation of trail. :thumb: I had a nice rim brake Lynskey and have recommended them for years w/o reservation. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sy Reene

So the Silca calculator indicates 75psi is...

So the Silca calculator indicates 75psi is probably about right for a total system weight of about 100lbs (for road riding).

I'm of a mind that nobody should even probably sell a 25mm tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6,560
Views: 620,477
Posted By Troul

no greenways were hurt in the miles making....

no greenways were hurt in the miles making. Tubeless tires of 30 were used & for purposes kept unknown.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 124
Posted By Aardwolf

Pic assist - this looks quite interesting ...

Pic assist - this looks quite interesting
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By Trakhak

Not a track bike -- an AMF Roadmaster...

Not a track bike -- an AMF Roadmaster single-speed bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 229
Posted By Duragrouch

(above video) I think that's pretty good. I like...

(above video) I think that's pretty good. I like him using steel wool rather than something like sandpaper, or an aggressive rotary wire brush, the latter two leaving more scratches, whereas the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 320
Posted By Camilo

Just to try - nothing. Final assembly - assembly...

Just to try - nothing. Final assembly - assembly paste as mentioned above.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6,560
Views: 620,477
Posted By diphthong

21-spot. 4 pm start. mid-70's.

21-spot. 4 pm start. mid-70's.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By SoSmellyAir

We all weigh different, and our pump gauges...

We all weigh different, and our pump gauges probably would not agree with each other.
Forum: Southern California
06-11-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 392,608
Posted By diphthong

21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa...

21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa and back loop with some smaller, shorter effort hills enroute. mid-70's and relatively clear. late, 4pm start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,079
Posted By Fried_Chicken

A few Gyes saddles popped up on eBay today....

A few Gyes saddles popped up on eBay today. Supposedly new. $50 obo with free shipping to CONUS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97
Posted By maddog34

you should try to learn simple adjustments......

you should try to learn simple adjustments... it's likely that a cable housing has settled in after some use, and all you'll need is to adjust cable tension with the adjuster on the derailleur......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97
Posted By Barry2

Give a man a fish. or Go to YouTube and...

Give a man a fish.
or
Go to YouTube and search for…… Park Tool Derailleur

you'll find some great “How to” videos from the Park Tool Guy

Follow those and Yes, you can adjust it yourself
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,239
Posted By terrymorse

The nose of a saddle serves a very real purpose....

The nose of a saddle serves a very real purpose. It is neither just for aesthetics nor dangerous.

Where do these ideas come from?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By unworthy1

Chapter Two I wanted that home-brew paint OFF...

Chapter Two
I wanted that home-brew paint OFF and there were some ripples and wrinkles that made me think this rattlecan stuff might not have played well with the undercoat, so might be able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 332
Posted By rosefarts

Ok, so I’ve got the teardrop home. It’s really...

Ok, so I’ve got the teardrop home. It’s really small and cute, my wife loves it.

I took some measurements and this would fit https://a.co/d/h9Ow1vH

I don’t think the ground clearance would be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 276
Posted By MarcusT

Tire pressure is also a consideration. My off...

Tire pressure is also a consideration. My off road tires go about 25-28 psi. For the Race Kings, I will do about 40-45 psi
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 531
Posted By good4u

6/3 20.7 miles 6/4 24.5 6/6 34.7 6/8 20.4 ...

6/3 20.7 miles
6/4 24.5
6/6 34.7
6/8 20.4
6/10 21.6


MTD: 121.9
June Goal: 400
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6,560
Views: 620,477
Posted By Sierra_rider

29 miles and 4300' of climbing today. I took a...

29 miles and 4300' of climbing today. I took a day off the bike yesterday, but spent it riding one of my dirtbikes and cutting windfall timber out of the trails...so not the ideal rest day.
...
Forum: Northeast
06-10-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11,243
Views: 1,504,886
Posted By rholland1951

Monday, I took the Ocean Air Cycles Rambler and...

Monday, I took the Ocean Air Cycles Rambler and rode into Arlington Center to attend a meeting. Something novel about using a bicycle as the agency of quotidian transportation. I could get used to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 884,817
Posted By t2p

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6,560
Views: 620,477
Posted By rsbob

That’s the spirit - another century in the bag! ...

That’s the spirit - another century in the bag! I wonder how many intersections you crossed to get it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6,560
Views: 620,477
Posted By rsbob

A wee bit of climbing

Most of the climbs were punchy climbs ranging from 7-14%. No long grades - but would sure enjoy one.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By big john

Clothing (not costumes) made for cycling are made...

Clothing (not costumes) made for cycling are made with a purpose in mind. Sure, you can ride around in anything you want to wear but if you're going to ride for hours or in rain or extreme heat there...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,088
Posted By cb400bill

Time to close.

Time to close.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,335
Posted By cudak888

As far as Wal-Mart bikes go, I'll give it credit...

As far as Wal-Mart bikes go, I'll give it credit - with a few exceptions, it's not a complete bike-shaped-object. It even has brifters. I doubt the crankset or cheap freewheel hub will take the abuse...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4,366
Views: 109,538
Posted By LAJ

Oh my. Condolences are due.

Oh my.

Condolences are due.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,117
Posted By nlerner

A few more from day 2. Cloudy and cool at the...

A few more from day 2. Cloudy and cool at the start, but we warmed up quickly. Total was about 30 miles and 2500 feet of climbing, most of it in the first 17 miles:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21,404
Views: 5,315,702
Posted By bampilot06

Finally got a power meter for the checkpoint. ...

Finally got a power meter for the checkpoint. Settled on a 4iii and a new grx crankset. Current gearing 46/30 and I chose to go with 48/31. Wife approved the P2m aluha crankset but I just couldn’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By SoSmellyAir

True, but ... The non-tubeless...

True, but ...



The non-tubeless clincher rims I have used (Mavic Aksium, then Ksyrium Elite WTS) both have a rim bed with a U-shaped cross-section (see left side of diagram posted by Sy Reene...
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