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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By sloar

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 49
Posted By Trav1s

2009 Trek 7300 project

I thought this group might appreciate the unusual find I’ve been working on. I stumbled on it while looking at Facebook marketplace and took a change on it. Some digging revealed it is a 2009 Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 8,621
Views: 1,159,750
Posted By djimb

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed an ancient...

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed an ancient celeste Bianchi, with campy components, in a crusty state of disuse, and took it home with me for the ridiculous price of $10.

It's by no means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 184,272
Posted By Bianchigirll

I really need this like a hole in my head...

I really need this like a hole in my head but...$200 for a Columbus Bianchi in that Turquoise color is very very tempting. However I have a bike and a frame I need to pass along and this is a 8-9+...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 137
Posted By john m flores

You're closer to getting a bike! I rode my...

You're closer to getting a bike! I rode my Liberté all over Washington DC when my partner lived there, including through some of the hillier parts of town. DC isn't San Francisco hilly but it was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 137
Posted By seat_boy

Tires and saddle are easy to change, and personal...

Tires and saddle are easy to change, and personal preference items anyway. I like the QR wheels and the better crank (2 piece vs. 3 piece) on the Liberte vs. the Urbano. Those are much more difficult...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 326
Posted By randyjawa

I know it might not catch on but I use a can of...

I know it might not catch on but I use a can of paint, a 1" good quality paint brush and great application care to paint my bikes. $1000 I might be able to afford, but the cost of the divorce would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8,621
Views: 1,159,750
Posted By StarBiker

What Granola was back in the day......

What Granola was back in the day......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By Kontact

The first question should be why chain wax even...

The first question should be why chain wax even needs PTFE in the first place.

A lot of ingredients, like Teflon, sound good and differentiate the product. There is no large reason to use them in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 137
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) His tires are smaller, but I think would...

(above) His tires are smaller, but I think would still work. Even better!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 410
Posted By Kontact

So not stamped, and not broken. Any sort of...

So not stamped, and not broken.

Any sort of competent replacement of your dropouts would be at least a little expensive and would destroy the paint in that area. You can buy a frameset of that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 137
Posted By Ron Damon

​​​​​​46T max for 418% range is quite competent...

​​​​​​46T max for 418% range is quite competent and safe.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 6,324
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

What a bizarre thread. People recalling stories...

What a bizarre thread. People recalling stories of almost 60 years ago as evidence of a 360 degree power stroke against those who actually have power data and scientific research that it is complete...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,609
Posted By tuna

Monthly goal: 100 miles MTD: 121.19 miles ...

Monthly goal: 100 miles
MTD: 121.19 miles
YTD: 253.11 miles

09/02 : 11.06
09/04 : 11.81
09/06 : 12.00
09/08 : 11.48 (Strava died mid-ride, so today's mileage is an estimate from MapMyRide...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 137
Posted By Duragrouch

Perfectly stated. I, and many others on here (and...

Perfectly stated. I, and many others on here (and I think Ron as well), run gearing with a 400% range, and a low of 20-22 gear inches. You can get that low with a small chainring, but then you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6,019
Views: 149,954
Posted By big john

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5,631
Views: 948,090
Posted By t2p

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behind bars !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27,790
Views: 3,577,957
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 137
Posted By Ron Damon

2.) According to the Zizzo website, the Liberté...

2.) According to the Zizzo website, the Liberté cogset is 11-32T or 291% range. My point is that it's the range not the number of speeds that matter. And 48T chainring mated to 32T max cog is not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 403
Posted By venturi95

Sorry, my mistake, I thought you were talking...

Sorry, my mistake, I thought you were talking about complete bikes. I bought a really nice used Nitto quill stem from TPC in 2013 or so for $10, I only look (looked) around there for entertainment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By nlerner

I really like running the TA Pro 3 with a single...

I really like running the TA Pro 3 with a single 45-tooth ring with an internal gear rear hub:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 305
Posted By retswerb

I wish I thought this post was intended as satire.

I wish I thought this post was intended as satire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 28,412
Views: 4,904,423
Posted By noglider

A funny thing happened yesterday. I was riding up...

A funny thing happened yesterday. I was riding up 6th Avenue in Manhattan in very light rain. I saw a man in his 60s or probably 70s, riding a Raleigh Sports. We pulled up at the light. Here in NYC,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 9,589
Posted By Sierra_rider

I've got several bikes, only one of them I don't...

I've got several bikes, only one of them I don't particularly care for how it looks.

My main road bike, looks and feels fast. I've also got a lot of climbing in this year on it:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 611
Posted By repechage

interesting and huge persistent bank withdrawals

interesting and huge persistent bank withdrawals
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By Choke

While all of the versions are fairly rare, the...

While all of the versions are fairly rare, the first generation is very rare. I've only seen a few for sale.

I have used Simplex retrofrictions and the Dopplers and I slightly prefer the Campy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7,014
Views: 727,157
Posted By rsbob

Hurraines are such a PITA. Good to hear you were...

Hurraines are such a PITA. Good to hear you were able to get your miles in prior.

Being the absolute slacker that I am, I managed a piddly 25 miles with 1500’. While slacking, I did manage a 5th...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8,621
Views: 1,159,750
Posted By RCMoeur

A too-hot-for-late-September night, and more bike...

A too-hot-for-late-September night, and more bike work.

Brother, can you spare a 9? 2 1/2 sets of previously utterly-gummed 3x9 speed shifters survived their hot date with the ultrasonic and are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6,019
Views: 149,954
Posted By Mojo31

You can only say that until you've had a big...

You can only say that until you've had a big honkin V8 with two turbos!

2019 C63S
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 326
Posted By sloar

I did before we moved and had to downsize my shop.

I did before we moved and had to downsize my shop.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 75
Posted By steelbikeguy

Retirement is a good time to take a fresh look...

Retirement is a good time to take a fresh look around you in general, and this certainly applies to your bike riding habits!
Covid in particular was a good time to think about what roads you've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 54
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1991) Salsa A La Carte (mtb)

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 110
Posted By FBinNY

You can make your own beam balance to calibrate...

You can make your own beam balance to calibrate the wrench.

Improvise your own, but here are the basics.

You need a 1-3' or so beam attached to a bolt, either welded, bonded, or jammed in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By znomit

My policy here is don't ask don't tell. With a...

My policy here is don't ask don't tell.
With a little bit of "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" thrown in.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6,019
Views: 149,954
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I've never had a turbo. Naturally aspirated for...

I've never had a turbo. Naturally aspirated for life! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 110
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

One could bring their torque wrench to a shop or...

One could bring their torque wrench to a shop or other person with another one to compare.

I have felt that the torque listings are more about not going too far in one's tightening (going too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 165
Posted By nesteel

I've had my '83 720 built up various ways over...

I've had my '83 720 built up various ways over the last 6 or 7 years, including with a modern 9 speed drivetrain. The greatest enjoyment I've obtained from it is in it's current build state: vintage...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By Trakhak

Same story here, except both surgeries were...

Same story here, except both surgeries were performed to correct ulnar nerve trauma.

I strongly suggest installing aero bars on all your bikes. After the operations, the surgeon recommended gel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 241
Posted By MoAlpha

It’s a popular misconception that FTP is defined...

It’s a popular misconception that FTP is defined as the power someone can hold for a hour. Rather, FTP is power output at LT2 or some steady state around that intensity, called “ functional...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 6,324
Posted By tomato coupe

Other than setting an upper limit, I don't think...

Other than setting an upper limit, I don't think hamstring strength allows you to conclude anything about how much torque is actually generated on the upstroke.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6,019
Views: 149,954
Posted By Hermes

Bike shop, gym and then recovery ride on Zwift. ...

Bike shop, gym and then recovery ride on Zwift. I had the shop convert one of my wife's road bikes to tubeless. The wheels were tubeless ready and have a 19 mm internal width. I put a 26 mm tires...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 75
Posted By tobey

Retirement Project- Ride Every Road in Your Town

Just completed a fun project by riding every road in my town. Highway department gave me a 2x4 foot map with a list of all the streets. 225 miles of roads, about 1,000 streets.and 15k feet of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 32,663
Posted By Andy Antipas

c1985 C.T. Wallis 753R

C.T. Wallis was a small builder near Hull in the UK.

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Forum: Pills and Ills
09-27-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 801
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I was on Lisinopril for a while. I worked hard at...

I was on Lisinopril for a while. I worked hard at getting in shape. Over a few months, I developed a bad mucus-y cough, very annoying. I finally figured out that though rare, this was a side-effect....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6,019
Views: 149,954
Posted By bampilot06

If I don’t board first I gate check my bag. ...

If I don’t board first I gate check my bag. Nothing worse than being in uniform carrying all your crap up and down the aisle trying to find an open bin. I get sweats just thinking about it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6,019
Views: 149,954
Posted By bampilot06

9/11 ring a bell? They bought tickets on...

9/11 ring a bell? They bought tickets on domestic flights.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By Trakhak

It just struck me belatedly that the OP asked...

It just struck me belatedly that the OP asked what current bikes feel comparable to that of the late-'80's SR/ST models.

The only thing those bikes have in common is the aluminum they're built...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 111
Posted By veganbikes

Nope it is a seatpost but you probably don't want...

Nope it is a seatpost but you probably don't want to ride on it. You have worries and you might not want to ride it. It is hard to really see what is going on as the potential area of concern is out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9,063
Views: 1,269,241
Posted By sloar

Got this frameset earlier today. Spent the day...

Got this frameset earlier today. Spent the day putting it together, but Indiana is having a hurricane today so I’ll have to wait and ride it tomorrow....
Forum: Framebuilders
09-27-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By duanedr

My hot take is the rear is probably fine in terms...

My hot take is the rear is probably fine in terms of bracing and so on. The challenge is that when 'welders' braze, they may overheat the tubes. Bike tubes are very thin walled relative to typical...
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