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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11
Posted By shelbyfv

If you need 38s for pavement, 35s for other...

If you need 38s for pavement, 35s for other wouldn't make much sense.:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,075
Posted By bboy314

Those are also highly subjective qualities, so I...

Those are also highly subjective qualities, so I don’t think it’s surprising that most folks of the younger generations don’t necessarily agree.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 401
Posted By cb400bill

More pics. Picture by Robert 1 | 34235474 |...

More pics. Picture by Robert 1 | 34235474 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34235474)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By bboy314

Based on the photos, this bike needs a chain,...

Based on the photos, this bike needs a chain, chainrings, UG cassette (so new wheel and FW/cassette, as far as most shops are concerned). So the estimate given is not at all unreasonable. It’s easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By jdawginsc

Depending on where the OP lives, Wheels are...

Depending on where the OP lives, Wheels are sometimes priced really low in this market and a co-op might have something with a decently in shape HG free hub.

They likely would also have cheap new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By ARider2

The chainrings and cogs look totally worn out and...

The chainrings and cogs look totally worn out and surely the cause of the skipping. The 250 Euro estimate seems reasonable to replace the chain, cassette and crankset at a local bike shop given the...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-28-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By Robvolz

We are simply more fun that you!! Kidding....

We are simply more fun that you!!

Kidding. People have put together wonderful programs. Fan of riding around listening to the Talking Heads, there is a ride for that.

Tour de Franzia….yup
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,486
Posted By rsbob

Good advice. I topped up and over the...

Good advice. I topped up and over the recommended on my other tires. Time to order another bottle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By genejockey

Okay, so I went to the OP's Imgur link...

Okay, so I went to the OP's Imgur link (https://imgur.com/a/skipping-gears-szQaRpj), And based on this picture, the chain and the big ring at least are shot. The chain is not nestling down into the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 314
Posted By merlinextraligh

Arguably, having the data, and using it well is...

Arguably, having the data, and using it well is more important as we age. As you get older, it’s harder to recover, and easier to get sick and injured. So if you’re going to train, being smart in how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,453
Posted By pepperbelly

Neigh!

Neigh!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,486
Posted By rsbob

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K...

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K and replaced 4iiii power meter battery/recalibrate/synch with Garmin.

It was a real PITA cleaning all the stuck sealant from the rim. Took about an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 45
Posted By FBinNY

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as...

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as low as possible.

Steerers are all butted, or otherwise reinforced, at their base. So the ID tapers starting 2-3" from the bottom.

If the prior...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,075
Posted By genejockey

Pish and tosh. It's part of the whole. Maybe...

Pish and tosh. It's part of the whole. Maybe there are some who only like to collect old bikes and not ride them, but most of us acquire them and keep them to ride them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 43,141
Posted By Hproduguidon

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 314
Posted By MoAlpha

Moreover, the age is irrelevant.

Moreover, the age is irrelevant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,486
Posted By jadmt

finally a ride long enough not to be...

finally a ride long enough not to be embarrassed....well maybe a just a little embarrassed......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,025
Posted By NumbersGuy

You also stated the frames look identical, which...

You also stated the frames look identical, which has subsequently been shown to not even be close to true as there are significant differences which are clearly visible. Makes it very questionable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By genejockey

If they're tight enough. I've had my 7200...

If they're tight enough. I've had my 7200 shifter try to drop me down a cog on a steep pitch - my fault since I hadn't played with friction shifter since I was 15, and Gerald Ford was President.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By Trakhak

Possibly, and the chain being positioned on the...

Possibly, and the chain being positioned on the second-smallest sprocket may be a coincidence, but there or on the smallest sprocket is where I expected to see the chain before the photos showed up....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By FBinNY

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm...

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm brass nipple of the same overall length.

Longer answer, you might consider how and why the nipple broke and consider replacing the spokes if they're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,398
Posted By pdlamb

No, not really. Sampling rate is how frequently...

No, not really. Sampling rate is how frequently the internal electronics calculates the position. It'll then be post-processed and smoothed to reduce the jitter from noise in individual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By genejockey

What it sounds like, to me, is nothing to do with...

What it sounds like, to me, is nothing to do with the cassette or the chain. It sounds like your shifter is slipping.

With friction shifting, the screw that holds the shifter on also provides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By Trakhak

In at least partial defense of the bike shop...

In at least partial defense of the bike shop person who came up with the figure of 240 Euros:

The shop employee saw that this was not someone who was way into bikes but one who just wanted to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 401
Posted By John E

"A [bike with] rose [cutouts] by any other name...

"A [bike with] rose [cutouts] by any other name ..."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By Highmass

As far as I can see, your bike has Shimano 105...

As far as I can see, your bike has Shimano 105 Golden Arrow components. The rear hub should have 126mm spacing. Old 126mm 7 speed wheels (Even in very good condition) are usually very cheap, if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,025
Posted By asgelle

If a company did have proprietary knowledge, how...

If a company did have proprietary knowledge, how would you know?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,165
Posted By FBinNY

Thanks, we needed that.

Thanks, we needed that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,075
Posted By Trakhak

I, too, consider the classic bikes that we...

I, too, consider the classic bikes that we usually talk about -- those marketed from around the late '60's to the late '80's or thereabouts -- beautiful, purposeful, and durable.

But I'm aware...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By davester

You clearly need a new chain and new (or renewed)...

You clearly need a new chain and new (or renewed) cassette. Chains are cheap so that problem is easily resolved. As Neal mentioned, that is a Uniglide cassette and Uniglides are rare, BUT...

You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 744
Views: 52,144
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Staged photo made possible with nearly empty box....

Staged photo made possible with nearly empty box. Reveal photos with and without sandwich bags on top.

Very impressed with the bulk and the quality of goods inside.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By Biker Pete

Is the bike shifting to a smaller cog when you...

Is the bike shifting to a smaller cog when you pedal hard? Do you have friction gear shift levers?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,778
Posted By genejockey

Hat size? Distance since last pee stop? How far...

Hat size? Distance since last pee stop? How far ahead Mrs.Trsnrtr is?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By JohnDThompson

It can be very difficult to diagnose this from...

It can be very difficult to diagnose this from appearance alone. The definitive diagnosis is the chain skipping under high load, especially on the smallest rear sprockets. The fix, as noted by others...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 122
Posted By FBinNY

Simply put. The wheel must be dished to be...

Simply put.

The wheel must be dished to be centered when mounted in the frame.

So, this automatically implies that dishing must follow any changes to axle spacing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6,544
Views: 814,230
Posted By JohnDThompson

The barrel on the seat lug was threaded M6 x 1...

The barrel on the seat lug was threaded M6 x 1 and shouldn't need a nut to secure the post, unless the barrel is stripped.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 170
Posted By alcjphil

Sounds to me as if your bike is going to look...

Sounds to me as if your bike is going to look much worse if you continue with your plan. I agree that all black bikes are not very attractive, but at least your current paint job was professionally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By nlerner

That's not a freewheel, but a 6-speed Uniglide...

That's not a freewheel, but a 6-speed Uniglide cassette. Quite a bit rarer and more difficult to replace, I'm afraid!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 170
Posted By BTinNYC

I do not like the spray.bike spray can results....

I do not like the spray.bike spray can results. The surface is a little pebbled, more than just rough. If you want spray can paints, I suggest going to an auto parts store and see what they have in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 274
Posted By piofrio

unfortunately I can't post pictures or full links...

unfortunately I can't post pictures or full links here because my account is too new:/ I tried to attach an imgur link in my original post that shows the bike, if that doesn't work try adding https...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 840
Views: 46,712
Posted By SoCaled

Casati Gold Line - $1,400 - Hollywood, CA ...

Casati Gold Line - $1,400 - Hollywood, CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/d/los-angeles-vintage-casati-road-bike/7751294316.html...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27,231
Views: 3,204,606
Posted By essiemyra

I got a late start this morning, and also due to...

I got a late start this morning, and also due to my neck being very stiff and not being able to get past my left shoulder to look I stayed on the bike path this morning. My ride was only for 8.8...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,778
Posted By Trsnrtr

Yep, besides having bi-focal riding glasses, the...

Yep, besides having bi-focal riding glasses, the Karoo has a higher resolution than a Garmin. This is a K2 and supposedly the K3 is higher resolution yet.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,266
Posted By David_Harris

5/3: 15.04 5/4: 32.23 - Tombstone, AZ ride. ...

5/3: 15.04
5/4: 32.23 - Tombstone, AZ ride.
5/6: 15.54
5/7: 11.34
5/9: 21.05
5/11: 30.28
5/13: 15.04
5/14: 17.31
5/17: 11.34
5/18: 40.72
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9,109
Views: 3,176,448
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

‘87 Peugeot Canyon Express

I normally have wide slicks on this one and use it for family rides. My 12 year old son and I have been mountain biking together so I thought I’d throw on a pair of knobby tires and give it a go....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,075
Posted By SurferRosa

I think beautiful, purposeful and durable are all...

I think beautiful, purposeful and durable are all timeless qualities. Cross generational. No "connection" needed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,778
Posted By Trsnrtr

Loven' 'em. ...

Loven' 'em.

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 375
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Sure, just like old codgers :50:never attained...

Sure, just like old codgers :50:never attained high speeds or had accidents while deliberately riding in very close proximity with other bicyclists in order to maximize their speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,778
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I have a specially sharpened screwdriver for...

I have a specially sharpened screwdriver for crown races, but the other day I picked up a groundscore chisel which might be better suited for the task
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 226
Posted By veganbikes

To a degree but I think Fender is more...

To a degree but I think Fender is more recognizable. It is like people wearing Ramones or Nirvana T-Shirts who may not actually have listened to them. Bikes kind of look the same to a degree with a...
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