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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 470
Views: 88,967
Posted By noglider

I have not been able to volunteer since summer of...

I have not been able to volunteer since summer of 2023. If things have not changed, this is the situation:

The coop where I volunteer has a haphazard pricing technique. The volunteer gives a gut...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 175
Posted By pdlamb

It's hard to take my engineering hat off... ...

It's hard to take my engineering hat off...

So was the Presta valve core supposed to be designed to work with the Lezyne pump head, or should the pump head have been designed to work with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,457
Posted By njkayaker

What's missing is any sort of actual reason....

What's missing is any sort of actual reason. Close (not even) but no cigar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 65,225
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1135751947753170...

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1135751947753170/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks
​​​​​​Vintage Serotta nova special 1985 frame 59cm frame road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 548
Posted By unworthy1

well I think the best prospect could a dead-end...

well I think the best prospect could a dead-end based on this translated news item from 2017:

"The well-known bicycle shop Verschueren Sport in Sint-Niklaas is also bankrupt. The current owner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 695
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah......I can remember riding up Mt. Baldy with...

Yeah......I can remember riding up Mt. Baldy with 52/42 - 13/18 6-speed. Those days are long gone. Now I'm looking for something smaller than a 30T for my triple.:cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 695
Posted By genejockey

When I went to put the bike in the car this...

When I went to put the bike in the car this morning, so I could ride it after work, I re-discovered one thing about the 90s that I hated - Lawyer Lips! Stupid friggin idea. I didn't remove them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,319
Posted By Trakhak

Good points. Discussions that hinge on bike...

Good points. Discussions that hinge on bike weight are beginning to look quaint.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,319
Posted By Eric F

Not for UCI races. The UCI minimum weight limit...

Not for UCI races. The UCI minimum weight limit is 6.8kg/15lbs. These days, most top pros are riding bikes that are above the weight limit because aero is more important than weight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,319
Posted By Eric F

My 54cm, rim brake, 11 speed (Campy Record), CF...

My 54cm, rim brake, 11 speed (Campy Record), CF road bike weighs 16lbs. It has light-ish CF wheels, and an integrated CF cockpit. High end CF bikes can certainly be built both lighter and heavier...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 180
Posted By bikemig

The longer Stronglight and TA spindles for...

The longer Stronglight and TA spindles for triples are getting harder to find. It looks like you're good to go. If not, eBay France is a good place to look as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 337
Posted By jemaleddin

Not to disappoint anyone, but to put a button on...

Not to disappoint anyone, but to put a button on this conversation in a way that might only please the C&V set:

I ended up buying neither.

I test rode the Emonda and found that the geometry was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,265
Posted By RB1-luvr

Journey! ...

Journey!

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I enjoyed following along on this. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 288
Posted By genejockey

Hell, is early 2000's even vintage? All of...

Hell, is early 2000's even vintage?

All of my vintage bikes - the oldest is from 1981 - have hooked rims and no problem with foldable tires. I rum mostly 25mm tires, even though BITD they'd have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 340
Posted By easyupbug

Good advice above from FB and others and some...

Good advice above from FB and others and some from others mistaken. As an ME with years as a design engineer I can tell you nothing anywhere is that simple. Marketing puts pressure on designers as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By datlas

Dew point is the best metric for humidity. This...

Dew point is the best metric for humidity. This morning it was 68. Anything over 65 is unpleasant.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By datlas

Hey indyfabz ever stop at the Lapp Farm Ice Cream...

Hey indyfabz ever stop at the Lapp Farm Ice Cream place in Lancaster County? We are heading there tomorrow. I love a destination ride with a decadent snack stop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 80
Posted By Trakhak

It's an electric trike. OP apparently has no...

It's an electric trike. OP apparently has no trouble keeping up on climbs using the motor assist but spins out on flats even with the assist.

52 x 20 / 11 equals a 94.5-inch top gear, versus a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,319
Posted By t2p

a top carbon fiber frame can weigh around 2lbs …...

a top carbon fiber frame can weigh around 2lbs … ? … an S Works Aethos frame might weigh around 1.5 lbs .. ? …

a two lb steel, aluminum, or titanium frame would not be durable - very unreliable...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By genejockey

I've been posting them over in C&V. The...

I've been posting them over in C&V.

The initial thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293205-wanted-new-hole-head.html) - from inception through teardown.

The rebuild thread....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By genejockey

Shhh! We already have enough people here! ...

Shhh! We already have enough people here!

Low of 52 overnight, high is supposed to be 70 today but it's already 66, so it'll be more like mid-70s. Yesterday's ride was all about micro- if not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I dunno man, that air's too thick for my taste ...

I dunno man, that air's too thick for my taste

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,457
Posted By Eric F

Grease can also be helpful for eliminating...

Grease can also be helpful for eliminating squeaks. Carbon paste adds friction and provides squeak relief.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 695
Posted By genejockey

I'd pay real money for a long-cage, or even a...

I'd pay real money for a long-cage, or even a medium cage version, though!

I used to ride this combo - 53/39 x 12-25 - all over San Mateo County, on the Ritchey you can see in the background of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 65,225
Posted By Robvolz

I think I just worked on that bike at the Hub.

I think I just worked on that bike at the Hub.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By bampilot06

170 crank arm length feels absolutely amazing. I...

170 crank arm length feels absolutely amazing. I enjoyed the ride so much, it didn’t even bother me when a pick up driver decided to be a jerk.

Now I need 4 more cranks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,457
Posted By njkayaker

It's called "paste" because it it can't be used...

It's called "paste" because it it can't be used as "grease" (something that reduces friction). The carrier (the "grease") exists as a way of getting the grit to be placed where it is needed.

The...
Forum: Touring
06-14-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 518
Posted By elcruxio

On my last tour I saw very few leather saddles on...

On my last tour I saw very few leather saddles on touring cyclists
Forum: For Sale
06-14-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By passionfruital

Specialized Expedition has been sold

Specialized Expedition has been sold
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,528
Posted By nomadmax

I solved one with green loctite. It seemed to...

I solved one with green loctite. It seemed to penetrate better than the red.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 80
Posted By veganbikes

I usually will say something like "love you, have...

I usually will say something like "love you, have a great day" or "thank you..." it pisses them off further but in a much different way because now they have lost they cannot really do much you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 65,225
Posted By attylah

Schwinn Premis for $250 in Salem, Oregon

I’m flirting with going to check this one out, I’ve always liked the paint scheme. Posting in hopes someone beats me too it as I’m out of room in the stable!...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By TMonk

what is this hot and humid you guys speak of? ...

what is this hot and humid you guys speak of?

West coast snooze alert - we are at 60F for the low, mid 70's for the high, lightly breezy and 60-70% humidity for the foreseeable future. It does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 223
Posted By force10

Same bike. This part about ovalized down tube is...

Same bike. This part about ovalized down tube is what I recall the pro designation referring to. As mentioned above, some other designations indicated a mix of tubing numbers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,743
Posted By prj71

I would agree with you concerning TPU tubes. The...

I would agree with you concerning TPU tubes. The tire size range is printed right on the box and TPU doesn't stretch like the common rubber tube, so it should be a common sense thing.

With rubber...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By datlas

Just back from a hot and humid ride, I am glad I...

Just back from a hot and humid ride, I am glad I remembered my Halo. It was fine at the start but very warm by the end and I was wet all over.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,457
Posted By Iride01

If you are only wanting to try it for a ride or...

If you are only wanting to try it for a ride or two, then just put it in the bike and use nothing if you don't want to buy the proper stuff.

If it happens to slip on you, then you know you either...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 175
Posted By Aubergine

One could argue that the design flaw is with the...

One could argue that the design flaw is with the valve. Tightening the valve fully solves the problem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 94
Posted By machinist42

Any Help

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By Velo Vol

(14) Devon ☀️ on X: "Need to get this flag for my...

(14) Devon ☀️ on X: "Need to get this flag for my office https://t.co/Esge8R26ue" / X (twitter.com)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 39
Posted By Sy Reene

NBD - aka New Bar Day

Now to get out on the road for a longer ride than the return trip from the bike shop to see how well these feel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28,078
Views: 4,649,665
Posted By SirMike1983

That's a mid 1970s Tourist with an earlier...

That's a mid 1970s Tourist with an earlier 5-speed hub on it. If it fits you, buy at $150.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,743
Posted By cyccommute

The herniation near the seam almost should be...

The herniation near the seam almost should be expected. Butyl tubes are joined by using a butt joint while the TPU seems to be an overlap joint. Since TPU isn’t stretchy, adding two layers of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 223
Posted By dmark

853 Pro on my 01 Zurich has an ovalized down tube...

853 Pro on my 01 Zurich has an ovalized down tube vertical at headset and horizontal at bottom bracket. Top and seat are round. 853 Pro sicker refers to main tubes so I'll assume stays are 525. 01 to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By bampilot06

In the first half of the race a couple times...

In the first half of the race a couple times someone would try to break away but it would be alone and no one chased them down. Eventually they were caught. The three the got the break I wasn’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,457
Posted By KerryIrons

They recommend carbon paste so they don't have...

They recommend carbon paste so they don't have people wondering why their post is slipping with grease. But if your post doesn't slip with grease, then grease works fine. Simple as that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 223
Posted By Cheseldine

I found it in the 2003 catalog. The "Select" is a...

I found it in the 2003 catalog. The "Select" is a mix of 853 and 525.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 134
Posted By alcjphil

If your bike has a 7 speed setup, odds are good...

If your bike has a 7 speed setup, odds are good that your bike has a freewheel hub. The bent axle is very common on freewheel hubs and a quick release axle won't help much if at all. You would have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4,580
Views: 114,753
Posted By TMonk

"Island Hopper" Zwift race, 6th/16. Warmed up...

"Island Hopper" Zwift race, 6th/16. Warmed up with the A bot for a bit first.

The split happened about halfway through, on a circular, low grade ramp-style climb. I noticed that the avatars of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By SpeedofLite

Off the Steep End (climbing instruction camp)

It's in here....but don't tell anyone.
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