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Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 440
Posted By Clyde1820

Even if only one possible use for a discussion is...

Even if only one possible use for a discussion is "debate" and a desire to change others' opinions, a discussion can still have value for most people for no other reason than to see what others are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By Jeff Neese

That can be mitigated by using good predrawn and...

That can be mitigated by using good predrawn and polished cables, like Jagwire "Elite Ultra-Slick", and correspondingly low-friction housing. They're not slow or mushy at all.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,346
Posted By Tusk

I had purchased a 105 mechanical group set for a...

I had purchased a 105 mechanical group set for a different bike and decided against the upgrade. So I am using that.

This bike will be used primarily on the road with the occasional trip onto...
Forum: Touring
06-23-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 440
Posted By imi

Humbug! I have two footprints! Sometimes I...

Humbug!

I have two footprints! Sometimes I travel without the tent, just the footprints.
They are sewn together with a hole to crawl into if it rains.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,346
Posted By nomadmax

I'm a Campagnolo man, right down to my tattoo,...

I'm a Campagnolo man, right down to my tattoo, but that Shimano GRX 11 speed stuff is the business. The 31/48 crank paired with an 11-34 cassette covers just about everything.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5,159
Views: 131,393
Posted By datlas

Dew point 77. Time to ride sweat.

Dew point 77. Time to ride sweat.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-24, 03:45 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 12,199
Posted By PeteHski

Indeed. The reverse snobs still often mock Rapha...

Indeed. The reverse snobs still often mock Rapha but that’s how it goes for most nice things. I buy it because I like the style and fit. Sales pricing makes it reasonable value too.

I had never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 266
Posted By georges1

Nice article , thanks for sharing....

Nice article , thanks for sharing. :thumb:Nivacrom steel started it all in 1987, and it first started with the El and Max series of tubing then Minimax, then Overmax, then Genius in 1991, then after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1,208
Views: 73,779
Posted By Fried_Chicken

Austro Daimler Olympian $30 San Jose, CA....

Austro Daimler Olympian $30 San Jose, CA. Interesting stem and bar configuration....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 645
Posted By 1pc@atime

I sorted out a few so far but there's still 3/4...

I sorted out a few so far but there's still 3/4 of the bucket left. The same guy dropped off a few boxes of misc freewheels and two boxes of older Suntour derailleurs too.

...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 92
Posted By guy153

Have only made TIG forks so don't have any...

Have only made TIG forks so don't have any suggestions about brazing. Yes double-check everything with a wheel in there while it's still tacked. 270mm can't be right. The (shop-bought) fork on my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-22-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Cyclomondo has decals for this frame

Greg Softley at www.Cyclomondo.net has a full decal set for the Holdsworth Super Mistral. The seller mentions having water slide decals for the top tube. The one challenge with those is that they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,178
Posted By Reddleman

Just got back from a midwinter break to Vietnam -...

Just got back from a midwinter break to Vietnam - HCMC traffic is definitely a bit mad, but is nearly all scooters and has a logic of sorts. Hanoi had considerably more cars in comparison,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,027
Posted By alexboer2004

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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-22-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,637
Posted By Kontact

The rule of thumb is for fast road positions. 90º...

The rule of thumb is for fast road positions. 90º isn't part of it - the location comes from having the correct saddle height and then moving in an arc around the BB until the knee happens to be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-22-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 50
Posted By seagrade

FS vintage De Marchi French tricolore XL tall jersey

Vintage wool jersey in very good used condition. No stains, holes or repairs although missing one rear pocket button.

Made in Italy by De Marchi.

Measures 50cm/20” armpit to armpit and 77cm/30”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,031
Posted By SirMike1983

Took out my 1953 Lenton for a ride the other...

Took out my 1953 Lenton for a ride the other evening. It's certainly humid here the past few days.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,031
Posted By SirMike1983

1962 would be the ornate Traveler frame decals....

1962 would be the ornate Traveler frame decals. "Bicyclebones" shop in NY and on eBay sells reproductions of those decals if you want to re-do them. They're waterslides and do take some skill and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By big john

The analogy is absurd. Index doesn't make...

The analogy is absurd. Index doesn't make shifting non-existent, just makes it easier. And the insult "lazy and incompetent"? By this logic all world tour riders, racers, most club riders, most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By cb400bill

Here's my 1961 Legnano Tipo Roma pista. Named in...

Here's my 1961 Legnano Tipo Roma pista. Named in honor of the 1960 Rome Olympics.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,159
Views: 131,393
Posted By rjones28

Tall enough to ride my bikes and too fat for this...

Tall enough to ride my bikes and too fat for this sport.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,615
Posted By 79pmooney

Only two sewups simply doesn't work. You'll get...

Only two sewups simply doesn't work. You'll get a flat. No fellow cyclist or local bike shop is going to have one. Or anything to help you with except sealant which might or might not work...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5,159
Views: 131,393
Posted By DougRNS

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* New string trimmer day
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By evwxxx

No whole bike, but this is Olympic themed I...

No whole bike, but this is Olympic themed I guess!
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,552
Posted By rje58_too

June Goal - 225 miles 6/1 - 12.9 miles -...

June Goal - 225 miles

6/1 - 12.9 miles - Trek 830
6/2 - 12.5 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
6/4 - 11.4 miles - Trek 800 Antelope
6/5 - 17.8 miles - Fuji
6/8 - 16.6 miles - Fuji
6/9 - 17.0 miles -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 307
Posted By Duragrouch

As others have said, the rack weight limit...

As others have said, the rack weight limit applies to its cargo, and the fork limit applies to total of cargo and rack. 20 kg is quite common rating for racks; My small front "sixer" rack that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By tomato coupe

So are slide rules, but that doesn't mean they're...

So are slide rules, but that doesn't mean they're not both outdated technology.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm doing a 650B conversion on a 26 inch Fuji...

I'm doing a 650B conversion on a 26 inch Fuji Suncrest because I wanted to do one for the Hell of it but I ride TALL frames and to me a 25 inch road frame with 650B's looks weird. But 650B's in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 272
Posted By SurferRosa

That's one thing you can't say about the...

That's one thing you can't say about the tricycle.



I heard it goes ... "fool me once, shame on ... shame on you. Fool me ... you can't get fooled again."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By genejockey

FTFY. You're welcome.

FTFY. You're welcome.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ron Damon

Thanks. When you're in Thailand, do visit...

Thanks.

When you're in Thailand, do visit Sukhothai...

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Sunset over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By Mad Honk

Thanks, John! Smiles, MH

Thanks, John! Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By PeteHski

Do you have to be lazy and incompetent or can you...

Do you have to be lazy and incompetent or can you just be one of them?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By Camilo

The www - all of it, every last place on it - is...

The www - all of it, every last place on it - is an aid for them that's too lazy to go to the library and read the encyclopedia and magazines, and those who are incompetent to find stuff in the card...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,368
Posted By cb400bill

Mt Pleasant location points to that being an...

Mt Pleasant location points to that being an early bike in Matt's career. He later moved to Swartz Creek and just recently sold his shop to Trek and retired.

I'd like to see you take down your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By tomato coupe

Trolling should be a little bit subtle if you...

Trolling should be a little bit subtle if you want it to be effective.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-22-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By plumberroy

Workman's bicycles are designed for a 250...

Workman's bicycles are designed for a 250 maintenance man to ride around a factory with as many tools and parts as he can design a way to carry on it
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,893
Posted By skye

Index shifting is to bikes what automatic...

Index shifting is to bikes what automatic transmission is to cars: An aid for the lazy and incompetent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 115
Posted By maddog34

"Any advice for a GOOD replacements 700c 32spoke...

"Any advice for a GOOD replacements 700c 32spoke wheelset? Ideally under $100?"

here's my advice... Stop dreaming.

the only way you'll find a decent 700c wheelset for under $100 is to look at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6,615
Views: 632,696
Posted By Troul

Full Speed Ahead? That's the only way to run...

Full Speed Ahead? That's the only way to run into someone!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By The Golden Boy

Perhaps I'm just not tuned enough to understand...

Perhaps I'm just not tuned enough to understand the benefit of going from 26 to 650B.

I understand going from 27 to 700C. If just for the availability of tires that aren't Paselas. But on top of...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-22-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 92
Posted By Nessism

Building a Fork

Andy sold me a few fork crowns here a little while back, and now I'm ready to get busy building me a fork for my road bike.

Existing fork is a Reynolds Ozuo Pro w/43mm offset. I think it's about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,368
Posted By machinist42

Hanging It Up

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,453
Posted By Andy_K

I took it out for a 40-mile ride today. Overall,...

I took it out for a 40-mile ride today. Overall, I'm very pleased.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53809256133_deaa160557_h.jpg

The first nasty surprise was bombing a fast downhill, I hit a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By JohnDThompson

My 1980 US Olympic Team frame. Never made it to...

My 1980 US Olympic Team frame. Never made it to Moscow, because we boycotted that year's Olympics. Originally was all Super Record, but I needed the Zeus crank to get lower gearing....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5,159
Views: 131,393
Posted By big john

It was fun but I wish they would do longer routes...

It was fun but I wish they would do longer routes with a social/snack stop. I have done a rare long ride with them and when they do stop it's just a c-store. A few times they have had a sag car on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 115
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If the brake track is good, why?

If the brake track is good, why?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By Catnap

I check Yahoo Japan Auctions and Mercari daily...

I check Yahoo Japan Auctions and Mercari daily for a bunch of search terms: Zunow, 3Rensho, Kalavinka, Nagasawa, Toei, Vogue, Samson. From time to time (i.e. maybe 1-2 times a year) a bike or frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 272
Posted By John E

At the risk of sounding snarky, I do safety-check...

At the risk of sounding snarky, I do safety-check any bicycle, used or new, that I buy, before I test ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,368
Posted By Bmassie

Assenmacher made in Mt. Pleasant

Researching my blue and orange Assenmacher, I came across your thread. The bike has been hanging in my garage for years. It's a little dusty, but otherwise hardly ridden. Like to see how much it...
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