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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 42,844
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6,021
Views: 150,055
Posted By Mojo31

Bronco with not one, but two turbos! It’ll...

Bronco with not one, but two turbos!

It’ll go 0-60 all day long.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6,021
Views: 150,055
Posted By TMonk

sooo.... every damn color of the rainbow then?

sooo.... every damn color of the rainbow then?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 243
Posted By bark_eater

That Mountech rear derailleur gives you a free...

That Mountech rear derailleur gives you a free pass to run a full pie plate sized dork disk.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
Posted By RoadWearier

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Ok it's actually about a half mile of this. And that right turn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 25
Posted By sloar

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 44
Posted By JohnDThompson

The first thing I'd check is friction in the...

The first thing I'd check is friction in the cable housing. Make sure the housing is the proper length, neither too long nor too short. Check for kinks or burrs that interfere with cable movement in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
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: 1,159,814
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: 184,341
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: 13
Views: 159
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: 13
Views: 159
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: 23
Views: 343
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
09-28-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 54
Posted By georges1

A very good bike frame and thanks for sharing the...

A very good bike frame and thanks for sharing the article :thumb:In the late 90's early 00's , Salsa started using more high end steels such as True Temper OXP and Reynolds 853 which made the A la...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8,621
Views: 1,159,814
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: 327
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: 13
Views: 159
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: 420
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: 13
Views: 159
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: 6,333
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: 3,611
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: 13
Views: 159
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: 6,021
Views: 150,055
Posted By big john

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5,631
Views: 948,116
Posted By t2p

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behind bars !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27,790
Views: 3,578,042
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 159
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: 410
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: 124
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: 314
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: 4,904,537
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: 9,606
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: 619
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: 177
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: 727,166
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: 1,159,814
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: 6,021
Views: 150,055
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: 23
Views: 343
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: 81
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: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-27-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By rhenry01

I bought a microShift long cage 7 speed rear...

I bought a microShift long cage 7 speed rear derailleur that was in a non-descript box. It's just been in my spare parts bin for a while. I had forgotten about it until I tracked down how much I paid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
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: 82
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: 6,021
Views: 150,055
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: 114
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: 11
Views: 172
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: 313
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: 10
Views: 259
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: 6,333
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: 6,021
Views: 150,055
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: 81
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...
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