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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 621,737
Posted By Sierra_rider

Not a ton of motivation today, but I did manage...

Not a ton of motivation today, but I did manage to get 12 miles and 1500' around my neighborhood today. Which is actually the perfect amount for the week, as I'm planning a hard ride with a friend on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 871
Posted By FBinNY

All this fretting over crimping housing end caps...

All this fretting over crimping housing end caps is pointless.

While there's no reason you can't crimp them on should you want to, there's also no reason you need to.

Housings are in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 108
Posted By 79pmooney

Slow leaks are where real frame pumps rule. The...

Slow leaks are where real frame pumps rule. The faster you can pump, the less you have to do to get to pressure to race off 'till your next stop. The higher the pressure you can pump to, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,551
Posted By mikekone

classic bicycles auburn attendance was up from 2022

Actually, attendance was up in 2024 compared with 2022 (I'm the one who handles registration). We don't have firm numbers on Sunday 2024 compared with 2022, but my sense is that was up as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,641
Posted By iab

Went at Auburn. ...

Went at Auburn.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

When I do I'll divulge her exact rank.

When I do I'll divulge her exact rank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,641
Posted By georges1

that is a fantastic and awesome collection :thumb:

that is a fantastic and awesome collection :thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 81
Posted By jfouellette

In Montreal, C&L Cycles built my 406 wheels with...

In Montreal, C&L Cycles built my 406 wheels with Alfine 8 hub. They may be interested.

https://www.clcycle.ca/en/

Also found this used hub for sale.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 81
Posted By Reddleman

Try SJS Cycles in the UK maybe? They might be...

Try SJS Cycles in the UK maybe? They might be able to mail you a custom set?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,551
Posted By iab

Top 1% has certainly fallen too. 5-figure Herse...

Top 1% has certainly fallen too. 5-figure Herse (and the like) just don't happen any more. Buggy whip, model train, lugged steel frame. But that doesn't mean we aren't going to enjoy the hell out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27,280
Views: 3,242,033
Posted By SpedFast

Got my usual 25 miles in on a beautiful day along...

Got my usual 25 miles in on a beautiful day along the beach. Had a nice tail wind heading out and really worked up a sweat coming back. This bike was given to me so I ran through it, adjusted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 187
Posted By spelger

i put these on my dedicated trainer bike and my...

i put these on my dedicated trainer bike and my outdoor bike. never a drop since. it is extreamly cheap insurance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 331
Posted By Biker Pete

This one has Universal Super 68 brake calipers. ...

This one has Universal Super 68 brake calipers.

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,280
Views: 3,242,033
Posted By pepperbelly

I did a 6 mile loop early this afternoon. I...

I did a 6 mile loop early this afternoon. I really need to get my diet dialed in. I didn't eat before and really felt it. Low carb is tricky.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27,280
Views: 3,242,033
Posted By essiemyra

I was out and on the road at 6 am this morning,...

I was out and on the road at 6 am this morning, and found a 20 mile loop. A great way to start my day today.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Whew, I was freaking out that this was my slowest...

Whew, I was freaking out that this was my slowest possible ride today because Strava was slow to compute my segment results. "What, not even a lowly bronze medal? That's impossible, I felt pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 187
Posted By shelbyfv

A chain catcher might be a useful addition. A...

A chain catcher might be a useful addition. A friend destroyed the BB shell of a Cervelo but I think he may have dropped the chain more than once. :o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 249
Posted By juvela

----- some quality Olmo machines of this era...

-----

some quality Olmo machines of this era received their arrestors from Giovanni Galli S.p.A. - Balilla

they can be seen at the Peter Brueggeman site


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 654
Views: 288,092
Posted By 2cam16

You're like a few years too late. Don't. Not...

You're like a few years too late. Don't. Not worth it right now. No one is buying. Not unless you don't mind the wait to sell a bike then go for it. But "everyone" has a bike right now and doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,114
Posted By SuperLJ

I used these exact instructions to modify a...

I used these exact instructions to modify a Lezyne Road Drive pump when I had my Nobilette built.

I remember at the time I bought a spare pump and spring, but now I can’t seem to locate either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 88,552
Posted By AdventureManCO

Maybe I'm too cheap, but the prices I see at...

Maybe I'm too cheap, but the prices I see at co-ops are too high. They get all this for free. If it is around for more than a month or two, it's too expensive. A co-op near me has had the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 249
Posted By John E

Were aluminum Campag. seatposts and cranksets a...

Were aluminum Campag. seatposts and cranksets a thing in 1960?

My almost all-original 1960 Capo Sieger has steel Agrati cranks, a steel seatpost, and that same adjustable-reach Ambrosio stem your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By bruce19

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

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Me on far left with my bike. Hackensack, NJ circa 1956.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By bulgie

Some of my best memories are from the time of...

Some of my best memories are from the time of working elbow to elbow with Glenn Erickson, '79 to '83 or so. After he sold his half of the business and moved on (I forget when exactly) it was much...
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 365
Posted By Paul_P

I'm no expert, I just like exploring how things...

I'm no expert, I just like exploring how things work (and I may be way off in left field). I drew some pictures to get an idea of what was going on. I left gravity out but it does play a role,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 249
Posted By bulgie

Does the saddle stamp on top say Campagnolo?...

Does the saddle stamp on top say Campagnolo? Brooks made a special model B-17 with narrower than normal rails, and Campy made the seatpost with the rail support hardware spaced narrower to match....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 61
Posted By Kontact

Cartridge is the only thing that will work on a...

Cartridge is the only thing that will work on a spindle that short. I've had good luck with no-name cheapies off eBay or Amazon. I also have a 7410 crank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,062
Views: 64,065
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Pro Miyata $300 in MA...

Pro Miyata $300 in MA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By Pompiere

According to Sheldon Brown, all full sized...

According to Sheldon Brown, all full sized tubulars are the same diameter, even though they may have different markings:

Full-sized tubulars fit rims of the same diameter as 622 mm (700c)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By datlas

We have a mediocre upright piano my parents...

We have a mediocre upright piano my parents bought in the early 1960’s. It was last tuned a few years ago. Once daughter #1 has a long term place I hope she will take it as she plays quite well,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By Trsnrtr

Lupron had lost its effectiveness though I still...

Lupron had lost its effectiveness though I still get shots and my testosterone is less than 10. My tumors became Lupron resistant around the third year. Xtandi uses a different approach to thwarting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 621,737
Posted By Jughed

28 miles on the MUP - easy pace.

28 miles on the MUP - easy pace.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,280
Views: 3,242,033
Posted By rsbob

I have one similar by Halo. It is novel to have...

I have one similar by Halo. It is novel to have the sweat running down my temples after being channeled away from my eyes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By datlas

It’s a good option for many. Just don’t look at...

It’s a good option for many. Just don’t look at the price. :twitchy:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,012
Posted By squirtdad

this may be of interest.....I posted earlier, ...

this may be of interest.....I posted earlier, but the instructions that came from the builder of my custom steel bike called very specifically for using carbon paste for the seatpost, no matter what...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By Biker395

Oh, it is. I first experienced it at 15 years...

Oh, it is. I first experienced it at 15 years old, going through on an extended road trip. There was a summer thunderstorm and it was just clearing out. The sage was fragrant and the views...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By Chicago Al

Thanks for the correction! I was going off...

Thanks for the correction! I was going off memory, and I've reached the age where maybe I shouldn't. The 1985 Pro looks identical, same seat cluster I think, even same color, BUT the 1986 is SPLINED...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,012
Posted By squirtdad

Admitted small sample size 1) friends that I...

Admitted small sample size

1) friends that I have helped have had problems with slippage when using grease and not carbon paste
2) several friends and really good professional mechanics have...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By Eddie501

welcome

welcome
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,012
Posted By genejockey

It'll asplode. Duh. I used Park's Assembly...

It'll asplode. Duh.

I used Park's Assembly Paste to stop the seatpost on my Litespeed from slipping, and that's an Aluminum post in a Titanium frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By BillyD

Happy to hear that’s working for you. Lupron is...

Happy to hear that’s working for you. Lupron is working well for me, in fact I scored a 0.6 in yesterday’s results.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,718
Posted By Wildwood

Here's my answer to the cycling 'uniform'...

Here's my answer to the cycling 'uniform' diss(es). Not really speaking about this thread, but in general.

1. If one rides long on a road type bicycle then padded shorts are a clear benefit.
2....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 515
Posted By davester

I think it was briefly mentioned above, but it...

I think it was briefly mentioned above, but it bears repeating and emphasizing...too much weight on your hands is very often the result of having the saddle slid too far forward relative to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8,034
Views: 999,176
Posted By JaccoW

Life is a lot easier with the right tools. ...

Life is a lot easier with the right tools.

In this case, a headset press tool from Cyclus (https://shop.ra-co.com/en/cyclus-tools-head-set-press-tool-1-1-1-8-720217.html). Got one new a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4,494
Views: 112,540
Posted By Trsnrtr

Clearly. You do your best and hope for the best....

Clearly. You do your best and hope for the best. :thumb:

BTW, doc, Xtandi is freaking awesome. I had an undetectable PSA today for the first time in probably 15 years and I have almost zero side...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 477
Posted By Troul

depends on the co-pay.

depends on the co-pay.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27,280
Views: 3,242,033
Posted By freeranger

Took a short (13 mile) ride on the local MUP...

Took a short (13 mile) ride on the local MUP today (6/12)--L'ville Loop) today. Recuping from a pulled left quad, had been bothering me to even walk downhill. The ride didn't bother me at all-yay!!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 43,699
Posted By JaccoW

Life is a lot easier with the right tools. ...

Life is a lot easier with the right tools.

In this case, a headset press tool from Cyclus (https://shop.ra-co.com/en/cyclus-tools-head-set-press-tool-1-1-1-8-720217.html). Got one new a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,012
Posted By Eric F

What CAN happen is that the seatpost slips,...

What CAN happen is that the seatpost slips, requiring excessive tightening of the clamp, crushing the post. The carbon paste minimizes the clamping pressure required to keep from slipping (I know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 415
Posted By Philiom

When buying on Ebay I try to use sellers with...

When buying on Ebay I try to use sellers with high feedback (usually 99%)
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