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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,243
Posted By Trakhak

Fixed gear was far more popular 15 years ago than...

Fixed gear was far more popular 15 years ago than it is now. I don't get the impression that people are particularly scared of cog proliferation. Neither the ease of use nor the reliability of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By SJX426

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,439
Posted By PeteHski

I agree. With modern bikes vertical compliance is...

I agree. With modern bikes vertical compliance is dominated by seatpost design and extension. They can be engineered with a significant amount of flex eg D-shaped carbon posts or Canyon’s split...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,200
Posted By RustyPeugeot

The goal was to test if I could put the UO-8...

The goal was to test if I could put the UO-8 Peugeot bike in my van, drive 8 minutes from home, then bike on some paved pathways and catch some fish.

The rat trap rack on the rear is a waste. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By darkmoon

I remember Masatoshi Ichikawa rode Vogue frame...

I remember Masatoshi Ichikawa rode Vogue frame when he was amateur.

I met Ichikawa-san a few times and told me some very interesting stories :
I can feel 10 gram/0.35oz difference of the bikes
I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 261
Posted By FBinNY

Agree with above. When I said they came ready to...

Agree with above. When I said they came ready to ride, I took your question to mean were they lubed, not about what kind of lube.

When comes time to relube, they want oil, not grease. Grease is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 33,201
Posted By darkmoon

Just unbelievable resources of murals, one after...

Just unbelievable resources of murals, one after another every week.
For paintings fans, London is the most exciting city in the universe.
Thanks for sharing the pics, Botty:thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 02:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,243
Posted By guy153

My theory is that every time Shimagnolosram add...

My theory is that every time Shimagnolosram add another cog to their cassettes a few more thousand people switch to fixed gear. With a 48/19 I can get up all the hills near where I live and I get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 261
Posted By Trakhak

It's been decades since I worked in bike shops,...

It's been decades since I worked in bike shops, but I can't remember ever seeing a new freewheel that came from the factory with grease. They were always oiled instead. I guess the reasoning was/is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,882
Posted By Bianchi pc

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 190
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a firm believer that: “Life’s too short to...

I’m a firm believer that: “Life’s too short to spend it riding on cheap tires!”

Another Compass/RH fan here, 650BX38 Loup Loup Pass Extralight in this case. (I also have EL Compass in several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 799
Posted By Andy_K

I said I was seeking the voice of reason. I...

I said I was seeking the voice of reason. I didn't mention how I expected to hear it. You just need to know how to listen. Hear me out on this.

Individually, we may be a bunch of fools. In fact,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 2,849
Posted By Eric F

25s @ 65psi is an assumption/exaggeration in a...

25s @ 65psi is an assumption/exaggeration in a weak attempt to validate your position. Easy research provides facts about recommended pressures for tubeless tires.

Your sig reeks of the assumed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 108
Posted By dddd

I remember ordering both the double-clamp stem...

I remember ordering both the double-clamp stem and multi-adjustable seatpost shown at the top of that page for my 1984 Stumpjumper Sport.

I used a "Superbike"-bend steel motorcycle handlebar which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 250
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean... You bought it! Plus, you give...

I mean...


You bought it! Plus, you give this forum way too much credit. This forum would be so boring if it was all just the same 'Hey look at my Masi' threads over and over...posts like this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 2,849
Posted By Eric F

Of course not. People sure of the superiority of...

Of course not. People sure of the superiority of their position tend to find ways to justify it, including exaggeration and nonsensical assumptions.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,186
Posted By AdventureManCO

Why, 26" wheels you say? ...

Why, 26" wheels you say?


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Forum: Triathlon
06-20-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By VegasJen

But that's one of the interesting things about...

But that's one of the interesting things about triathlon. I've seen some people who you would never guess were triathletes and they do quite well. I've been beaten (not that hard, really) by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By squirtdad

wow...not sure how I missed this on original...

wow...not sure how I missed this on original post, but super glad the gearing got upgraded so I could see it this time around :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,598
Views: 630,079
Posted By rsbob

A pretty flat 18.8 with my first overall KOM on a...

A pretty flat 18.8 with my first overall KOM on a half mile sprint averaging 30 MPH. Big fish, small pond type stuff. In Seattle I would be lucky to get a top 100.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By FBinNY

This might help. Try adjusting the FD...

This might help.

Try adjusting the FD position so the cage is SLIGHTLY heel out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By unworthy1

"Oh man! I think I just bent myself into a Sun...

"Oh man!
I think I just bent myself into a Sun Tour!
Yay!"
:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 27,319
Views: 3,260,611
Posted By Doohickie

Well howdy, neighbor!

Well howdy, neighbor!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By Polaris OBark

GP Lama and DC Rainmaker both say it isn't...

GP Lama and DC Rainmaker both say it isn't anywhere close to being ready for prime time.

https://gplama.com/2024/06/18/coros-dura-gps-cycling-computer-is-not-ready/
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By Duragrouch

Noted and corrected. Thank you.

Noted and corrected. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,456
Posted By ClayH

These pads are sweet!

older thread , but I just put a slightly used set of Ultegra direct mount brakes on my son's Emonda and the pads were the Reynolds Cyro Blue Power pads. The wheels are Aeolus Pro3. These pads are the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27,319
Views: 3,260,611
Posted By Doohickie

I *did* ride today. My first evening ride in...

I *did* ride today. My first evening ride in months. Took my 2-speed pub crawler. Rode 10 miles out to my fave craft brewery for, well, y'know, what does one go to a brewery for? Then went across to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,189
Views: 71,772
Posted By dchmiele1992

1990 Miyata 721a - $125 - Oakdale MN

This is helpfully listed in FB Marketplace as “Miyazaki Road Bike”, ensuring that no one that is looking for it will find it.

www.facebook.com/share/taYhomdLG7W4K4zj/?mibextid=79PoIi

The Miyata...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 2,849
Posted By chaadster

I’ve been riding 23mm and 25mm tubeless for 11...

I’ve been riding 23mm and 25mm tubeless for 11 years at my >220lbs weight, so I’d answer your question by saying to run tubeless if you want to. 25mm tire max is not much of limiting factor, except...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 799
Posted By RustyJames

I can’t be the only one that snort-laughed...

I can’t be the only one that snort-laughed reading “The Voice of Reason”. You slay me Andy_K
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By RustyJames

Agreed!! WOW!! I also have a thing for box...

Agreed!! WOW!!

I also have a thing for box lining so I almost had one of those old cartoon moments when the eyes pop out and tongue drops to the floor and an OOGAHHH horn blares away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 799
Posted By Andy_K

I have one of those in Lycra, which I think is...

I have one of those in Lycra, which I think is appropriate for a restomod build. It was a very cool kit in the pro peloton. On me, to say the stripes are not flattering would be an extreme...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,189
Views: 71,772
Posted By dchmiele1992

Team Miyata - 7400 Dura Ace, $300 (Hopkins, MN)

Good cosmetics. Cinelli bar and stem.

www.facebook.com/share/XvSV4GLYSFdbUBF8/?mibextid=79PoIi
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21,946
Views: 3,250,262
Posted By curbtender

Summer is here...where's the heat? Bridges ride. ...

Summer is here...where's the heat? Bridges ride.
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Al Zampa/ Carquinez...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6,595
Views: 833,755
Posted By merziac

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 153
Posted By Eric F

Mechanical or hydraulic? With hydraulic, there...

Mechanical or hydraulic? With hydraulic, there is no adjustment. As long as they aren’t rubbing, you’re good to go. I’ve never worked with mechanical disc brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 354
Posted By ascherer

I lived in Albany and Schenectady, and worked in...

I lived in Albany and Schenectady, and worked in a textile mill in Canojaharie right near Little Falls during the summer of 1973 earning the money that got me my Zeus Pro that August. Should be a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 153
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The usual challenge with feeler gages in this...

The usual challenge with feeler gages in this case is that the rotor is flexible and easily pushed about as you slip the feelers between pad and rotor.

I find a flashlight held behind the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 217
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The HC-11 is the correct tool although it is...

The HC-11 is the correct tool although it is somewhat thin and easy to damage unless securely held tightly against the cup (so the wrench won't slip off the flats on the cup). For cotterless cranks...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 251
Posted By veganbikes

Curious what light you are using that has a...

Curious what light you are using that has a Garmin 1/4 turn mount on the front? I am pretty sure the Garmin UT light is a standard camera mount and I know my Specialized Flux light is also that same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 190
Posted By rccardr

I’ve been riding a set of Loup Loup Pass 38’s on...

I’ve been riding a set of Loup Loup Pass 38’s on the Pelizzoli since…2017. Never had a flat.
Back then they were sold under the Compass brand name, but my understading is that the RH tires are the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 250
Posted By cudak888

Given that the rack stay mount positions have...

Given that the rack stay mount positions have changed to accommodate the rear caliper, that's actually a really good theory. Works with the "adventure/trekking" theme of the geometry too.

-Kurt
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By veganbikes

If it does what is says it will be a pretty neat...

If it does what is says it will be a pretty neat machine. I am hoping to get one for testing but we shall see. If I do I will let folks know. Certainly going to be tough going up against Garmin a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 250
Posted By cudak888

I finished tearing it apart tonight. ...

I finished tearing it apart tonight.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 288
Posted By 79pmooney

That indexing is still on the store shelf. Only...

That indexing is still on the store shelf. Only indexes on my bikes are my fingers. And they have adapted just fine. Haven't changed the cassette at all. Runs just fine (except the FD and its limit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 250
Posted By billytwosheds

Other than dual bottle openers, the only reason I...

Other than dual bottle openers, the only reason I could see the rear dropouts being shaped like that would be to act as hooks for straps, to stabilize bags or something.

Truly an oddity. We may...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 250
Posted By Hermes

I get out early or ride Zwift.

I get out early or ride Zwift.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8,051
Views: 1,008,277
Posted By bikamper

https://i.imgur.com/G2S20MWl.jpg Doing the...

https://i.imgur.com/G2S20MWl.jpg

Doing the center drilling operation prior to tap drill and threading a shaft for the mini-bike project I should have said no to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 2,849
Posted By Koyote

Yes, I have. I only opine on things I've...

Yes, I have.

I only opine on things I've actually tried; how about you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 799
Posted By bikingshearer

My opinion (and it's worth exactly what you are...

My opinion (and it's worth exactly what you are paying for it) is polish it make it Campy Ergo 3x (I use 10sp, but 9sp would do just fine). I know you are shocked - shocked! - to hear me say that. :D...
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