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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,296
Posted By indyfabz

He’s run out of material? ”She has a nice...

He’s run out of material?

”She has a nice geometry. That’s why I’m still riding her.” Come on!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 26
Posted By Iride01

Frame stiffness isn't really the issue for long...

Frame stiffness isn't really the issue for long rides. You can make the ride more comfortable by just the tires you put on a bike. Though Trek Emonda's and Domane's at the price point you are looking...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By t2p

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former neighbor @ knoxville 2016

5th fastest time day 2 qualifying
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 458
Posted By Maelochs

As mentioned above, I have used the forward racks...

As mentioned above, I have used the forward racks on a cross-country tour and did not have any problem. Night, storms, daylight, empty roads, traffic, whatever ... no issues at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 203
Posted By Polaris OBark

I made the ethical decision and canned them.

I made the ethical decision and canned them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By juvela

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 162
Posted By alcjphil

Read through this a couple of times. In the first...

Read through this a couple of times. In the first post you said that you had the rear derailleur cable replaced, but not why. If the cable broke and there were no other problems, then your current...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By nomadmax

Eight pages, at least :roflmao2:

Eight pages, at least :roflmao2:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 166
Posted By FBinNY

If you were a doctor, and a patient came in...

If you were a doctor, and a patient came in saying, "I feel lousy", would you start off by writing a prescription?

We have nowhere enough info to offer meaningful advise about what may be anything...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 458
Posted By Black wallnut

Mounting bikes on the front of a vehicle is...

Mounting bikes on the front of a vehicle is generally a bad idea. Limits your lighting ability to do its job, may limit your view of hazards in front, effectively moves the driver's eyes farther from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By indyfabz

No. I’ve heard you can get gonorrhea from a...

No. I’ve heard you can get gonorrhea from a tractor.

Spent 3 hours picking up poop.

The bantams are loud for their size, you turkey.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 458
Posted By axelwik

Might have been mentioned already, but how about...

Might have been mentioned already, but how about a front hitch for the car. That way you'll be able to see the bikes while you're driving and they'll already be on the car when you decide to drive...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By datlas

Jackie's bed is not quite so fancy, but it's got...

Jackie's bed is not quite so fancy, but it's got more love since it's the same bed mrs datlas and I sleep in.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 66
Posted By 75lechamp

De Rosa complete bike $1000 plus shipping

Hey folks, today I am offering a late 80s/early 90s De Rosa. Original paint, in a very cool dark metallic blue, though most of the decals are replacements. The paint has a fair number of chips but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Summer Bummer ...

Summer Bummer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ml3nyww80
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By shelbyfv

Well heck, if the ride is too expensive, just...

Well heck, if the ride is too expensive, just poach it. You've paid taxes for the roads, right? :twitchy: :roflmao:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By grumpus

This one probably was M5x0.8 before someone...

This one probably was M5x0.8 before someone messed it up.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By TMonk

Some weird fun on this groove-based track from...

Some weird fun on this groove-based track from MMW. One of my favorite modern fusion groups.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5paIsPpLWk
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-11-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By awac

Glad you found it useful. Is it worth...

Glad you found it useful.

Is it worth sending them an email to ask if they ever sell off old stock or at least where do they buy them and could you buy one? A later electric motor upgrade is not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By Eric F

For the events that I'm currently doing (gravel...

For the events that I'm currently doing (gravel races) the entry fee is just part of the equation. It's pretty likely that I will also have 1-2 nights in a hotel or Airbnb near the venue, which makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By PeteHski

I check my seatpost torque maybe a couple of...

I check my seatpost torque maybe a couple of times per year or before a major event. I do check the post hasn't slipped before the start of every ride.

Get yourself a small torque wrench...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,217
Posted By 76SLT

Here's a few. ...

Here's a few.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By seagrade

Curiously Vitus also produced a few 979s with...

Curiously Vitus also produced a few 979s with painted tubes. There was a frame with three main tubes painted white.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,600
Posted By Jughed

I ride both, or used to ride both (I don't...

I ride both, or used to ride both (I don't currently have a MTB, but will in the future).

My take - drop bars are just flat better for paved roads, gravel roads and light/non technical single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 203
Posted By seagrade

As the name implies Modolo Kronos brakes were...

As the name implies Modolo Kronos brakes were primarily intended for time trial usage, although I’ve also seen a story that Modolo themselves said they were really a concept prototype brought to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,273
Posted By Seabass_First

Brilliant! The problem on my on is that little...

Brilliant! The problem on my on is that little nub that interfaces with the chain stay is missing, I COULD probably weld on a bit and file it to shape, but at what point does the $50 ebay price start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By Camilo

A large torque wrench for car wheels will not be...

A large torque wrench for car wheels will not be adequate for the small torques such as seat posts and stems. The car's wheels are probably torqued to something like 80 or 90 FOOT POUNDS. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By indyfabz

Having helped pull off a large “disease ride” for...

Having helped pull off a large “disease ride” for many years, I can say that donations of food and drinks became harder as those types of rides grew in number. There were basically two in my area: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,602
Posted By bikemig

A vintage MTB can easily be lighter. The Ozark...

A vintage MTB can easily be lighter. The Ozark Trail G1 has a listed weight of 30lbs. My '92 Specialized Stumpjumper weighs 25 pounds; my '93 Bridgestone MB 1 weighs around 24 pounds. Both bikes are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dang, this cat in Puerto Vallarta has a fancier...

Dang, this cat in Puerto Vallarta has a fancier bed than I do.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 30,350
Posted By machinist42

Better Than Nothing?

(Think they are 27" (630) clinchers actually?)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By Mr. 66

All right you guys, pair up in threes…

All right you guys, pair up in threes…
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I do squats while holding a couple 10lb dumbbells...

I do squats while holding a couple 10lb dumbbells these days as that's all the weights I've got.

I'm really missing doing dips as I haven't seen any parallel bars around here yet. Maybe I'll get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By Eric F

It's not. It's just learning about the proper...

It's not. It's just learning about the proper way to assemble materials that you don't have experience with yet. It's really not a big deal. Doing things correctly now minimizes the chances of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By MoAlpha

Well, that's presumably what the system has...

Well, that's presumably what the system has evolved to do. Of course, fighting a bear once a week would help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22,395
Views: 4,767,697
Posted By himespau

That would probably fit me and I'll be visiting...

That would probably fit me and I'll be visiting my parents about 45 minutes south of there in a couple weeks, but I just don't have room in the budget for another. Even if I didn't think it was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 2,134
Posted By Steve B.

Thanks Chaadster, good images. I've been cycling...

Thanks Chaadster, good images. I've been cycling since late 80's but can say I have paid zero attention to how the interior of the assorted rims I've used have been constructed, they have always been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,333
Posted By icemilkcoffee

While I in no way, shape, or form want to...

While I in no way, shape, or form want to discourage you or anyone else from buying that beautiful Centurion Pro Tour, it should be noted that this bike comes with aero mount shift levers. Also known...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By Mike94531

Thanks for sharing. I didn't take a picture...

Thanks for sharing.

I didn't take a picture when in Michigan for work training a month ago but I did see a Brompton at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (highly recommend visiting this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By tomato coupe

Over $10,000 will get you a free entry into most...

Over $10,000 will get you a free entry into most events, as long as you wear an expensive jersey, are a member of the ADA, and know the secret handshake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,217
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By MoAlpha

It really is all about the butt, isn't it? I...

It really is all about the butt, isn't it?

I don't think my form is wonderful, which is why I'm pretty conservative. I use bumper plates and a rack, but I don't need to drop them and haven't had...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,404
Views: 110,370
Posted By seedsbelize2

Weightlifting and I don’t see eye to eye. Been...

Weightlifting and I don’t see eye to eye. Been doing farm type stuff my whole life and figured that’s enough. I continue to carry five gallon buckets of water daily. As well as stones and the like
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,217
Posted By cb400bill

Here are a few pics. I usually shoot a lot of...

Here are a few pics. I usually shoot a lot of pics but this time I didn’t. Not sure why.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 517
Posted By squirtdad

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do...

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do it.

yes is does matter... grease won't hold and will need lots of cleaning for when you get the correct stuff

and then if it won't hold you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 2,134
Posted By Koyote

I think the key difference isn't tire width, but...

I think the key difference isn't tire width, but rather tire pressure -- and skinny tires get run at higher psi. All that tire pressure causes sealant to shoot out of a puncture so rapidly that it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By Koyote

I'm usually riding a $9,000 bicycle. I don't even...

I'm usually riding a $9,000 bicycle. I don't even pay attention to the registration fees.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 121
Posted By juvela

----- Graziella badged folders are products...

-----

Graziella badged folders are products of the Cesare Rizzato firm of Italy, maker of Atala & Lygie brand cycles


the marque seems to be one the manufacturer kept for small wheeled models...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By nomadmax

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell...

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell you this, nobody is making bank off them. Or at least none that I know of.

The following things are expensive:
Event insurance
Cops for traffic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By maddog34

sounds like an engineer decided to re-invent the...

sounds like an engineer decided to re-invent the wheel... sigh.
literally every newer shimano 105, ultegra, deore, XT, and SLX deralleur i have here uses a 5mm x .80 thread
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