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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 459
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

Tire choice has made by far the biggest impact...

Tire choice has made by far the biggest impact (heh) for me. On the flip side of that, crashing makes a bigger impact (heh).

I'll see myself out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27,302
Views: 3,251,882
Posted By philbob57

25+ miles, a big 404' climbing. I got out onto...

25+ miles, a big 404' climbing. I got out onto the road before 9 AM to beat the heat wave, but the thermometer got into the 90s before I got home.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By datlas

Car is home. Poor closing guy could not convince...

Car is home. Poor closing guy could not convince us to get any of the add-ons.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,782
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I'm ashamed that I have read this far into this...

I'm ashamed that I have read this far into this thread, let alone now commenting on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 466,523
Posted By jemaleddin

Oh wow, how did I not know about this thread? ...

Oh wow, how did I not know about this thread?

Say hello to my best friend Margot!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 223
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27,302
Views: 3,251,882
Posted By DowneyDude

Got 16 miles in this morning on the local path. ...

Got 16 miles in this morning on the local path. Used my Trek 700 that I have converted to drop bars. Great ride!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5,470
Views: 887,969
Posted By curbtender

My favorite line at the nursery. Ask for help and...

My favorite line at the nursery. Ask for help and when they show up ask "Where's your aspen?"
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By big john

I got in an old Camaro at work and when I slid...

I got in an old Camaro at work and when I slid the seat back it punctured a can of that which was under the seat. Sealant spraying all over me, the carpet, even the instrument cluster. Lucky the car...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By genejockey

Supposedly, when you get old, you don't sweat as...

Supposedly, when you get old, you don't sweat as much. For folks who sweat a normal amount, they end up not sweating enough. For guys like you and me, maybe we get down closer to normal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 315
Posted By bikingshearer

I dare to go against the knowledge and wisdom of...

I dare to go against the knowledge and wisdom of juvela at my peril, but I would guess a couple years later The combination of the under-BB cabling makes me think it is no earlier than the late-70s,...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By Polaris OBark

In addition to [table], it would be great (if it...

In addition to [table], it would be great (if it is possible) to have [sub] and [sup] activated, even if not available in the menu bar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By gugie

And this solves once and for all the age old...

And this solves once and for all the age old question of which brake lever to route to which brake.

WWED?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By big john

Years ago a friend said they have to mop the...

Years ago a friend said they have to mop the street after I ride by so other cyclists don't slip in the sweat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 107
Posted By altenwrencher

This is a French-made hub and cogs system - but...

This is a French-made hub and cogs system - but it is different from what is meant by "French threaded freewheel." That term refers to the threading on the right side of the rear hub, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 42
Posted By cudak888

I always use the Sapim calculator. Hasn't let me...

I always use the Sapim calculator. Hasn't let me down yet, and if you haven't tried this one yet, re-check your work with it; it's very intuitive.

https://www.sapim.be/spoke-calculator

-Kurt
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By MoAlpha

It’s right in your name: big lung, airway, and...

It’s right in your name: big lung, airway, and skin surface area to lose water from.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By nlerner

@SurferRosa approves of the length of Eddie’s...

@SurferRosa approves of the length of Eddie’s brake cables.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-17-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By work4bike

I ride a bike for both transportation and...

I ride a bike for both transportation and recreation.

While there are ways to ride a bike for physical therapy, the fact is that for true and total musculoskeletal health we all need more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 83
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks. I will give that a try. I'm...

Thanks. I will give that a try.

I'm preparing for the Santa Barbara tri in August. It's a 36 mile ride through some very hilly terrain, the last major climb is something like 2+ miles averaging...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By genejockey

A mention on another thread of attractive young...

A mention on another thread of attractive young women reminded me of yesterday's ride. I pulled up to a stop light where an attractive young woman was already stopped, making the same left turn. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 68,206
Posted By Muffins

$125 late 70's Motobecane Grand Jubilee, Vitus...

$125 late 70's Motobecane Grand Jubilee, Vitus tubing and Suntour Cyclone, central Ohio...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 68,206
Posted By Muffins

$500 Miyata 1000 lt, Pittsburgh ...

$500 Miyata 1000 lt, Pittsburgh
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x830/screenshot_20240617_185612_c59200dd6d9ead7ac93f028b0c895a34ba160986.png...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 151
Posted By bikemig

and a hat tip to non-fixie for a very clever post...

and a hat tip to non-fixie for a very clever post on Eddy’s 79th birthday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,782
Posted By genejockey

Hey, I'm still here. That really IS one weak ban.

Hey, I'm still here. That really IS one weak ban.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3,635
Views: 1,022,940
Posted By almico8

Getting there. Cleaned up the chainrings,...

Getting there. Cleaned up the chainrings, sprockets and derailleurs. Replaced brake housing with yellow and sized them right. Carradice bag added. I'll do the shifter cables tomorrow or Wednesday....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By datlas

NCD! Pics to follow.

NCD!

Pics to follow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21,930
Views: 3,239,274
Posted By gaucho777

My daughter has beach volleyball practice in...

My daughter has beach volleyball practice in Alameda three mornings per week while I am on summer vacation from teaching. Today I brought a bike and putzed around and explored Alameda. It is a small...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 147
Posted By indyfabz

And my “Reply to Thread” button is now seaweed...

And my “Reply to Thread” button is now seaweed brown, so I’ve got that going for me, which is nice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 614
Posted By squirtdad

dropped in hopes of getting better (cold) for...

dropped in hopes of getting better (cold) for Tour de France) https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/sepp-kuss-exits-criterium-du-dauphine-in-precautionary-move-ahead-of-tour-de-france/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 107
Posted By altenwrencher

Your rear wheel might be built with a Maillard...

Your rear wheel might be built with a Maillard Helicomatic hub that has failed in some way they feel is unrepairable. It was an unusual design and did not stay on the market for long. I see some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,381
Posted By cyccommute

You do realize that tubes have to have some air...

You do realize that tubes have to have some air in them to find flats to repair, don’t you? I dare you to pump up a TPU tube to the size of the one in the video and then get it back to the size it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 497
Posted By Chombi1

In the end, it was just another underwhelming...

In the end, it was just another underwhelming delta design rim brakeset, most of which, ended up as dead end technology.
But still, people will gladly pay an arm and a leg for an NOS set, these...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 48
Posted By gobicycling

Pictures of First 50+ Annual Ride in Glenwood Springs, CO

Pictures of First 50+ Annual Ride in Glenwood Springs, CO. We stayed at a motel in Glenwood, there were about 12-15 of us, including spouses. From GWS you can ride 40+ miles to Aspen on a paved bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

In other hammer news, some dude at a Seattle area...

In other hammer news, some dude at a Seattle area bikini barista joint was pissed off at the price for his giant coffee drink and got out of his car and threw the drink on the baristas. The owner of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4,836
Views: 120,607
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Repo Man's always intense. C'mon, let's go get a...

Repo Man's always intense. C'mon, let's go get a drink!
-- Harry Dean Stanton. RIP
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 402
Posted By ChiapasFixed

really? I find Ron’s posts to be very informative...

really? I find Ron’s posts to be very informative and to the point, albeit somewhat short and imbued with an I’ve-had-it-with-knuckleheads attitude.

On the other hand I must ask you to not post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21,930
Views: 3,239,274
Posted By jamesdak

Out for 31 miles on the Krapf bike today. As...

Out for 31 miles on the Krapf bike today. As great as the C40 felt yesterday this beauty felt even better and certainly looks better. Forgot to strap the frame pump and it self-ejected 4 miles...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 147
Posted By cranky old road

Well at least the Forum is the same size as it...

Well at least the Forum is the same size as it was. They haven't put less forum in the same size box, I mean to say
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 481
Posted By TMonk

kinky. i like it

kinky. i like it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 459
Posted By genejockey

I thought this thread was about what makes a...

I thought this thread was about what makes a (bike ride) (nice), but instead it's about what makes a (bike) (ride nice).

The answer is that the geometry of the bike is a good match to how you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,239
Posted By Wildwood

I think I paid about $200 for this classic...

I think I paid about $200 for this classic Peugeot. Front center is nearly 63cm and long chainstays even before moving to rear-most position in dropout. I have had knobby 33s on it to check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8,352
Views: 3,154,060
Posted By robertorolfo

That is lovely. Just lovely. Group looks similar...

That is lovely. Just lovely. Group looks similar to what I did with a Daccordi Opera (maybe have posted it already, but here's a pic again).

Are you very familiar with the Rossin family?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 481
Posted By Troul

probably some 50 shades thing with the Strava?

probably some 50 shades thing with the Strava?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 147
Posted By genejockey

Try our new UPDATES! Now with MORE FEWER...

Try our new UPDATES! Now with MORE FEWER Features!!!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 147
Posted By genejockey

It doesn't seem to, SurferRosa . I don't seem...

It doesn't seem to, SurferRosa . I don't seem 'mentions' among the alerts now, either.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,782
Posted By genejockey

Well, tbf, it was the law firm who paid for it,...

Well, tbf, it was the law firm who paid for it, so....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 138
Posted By Andy_K

I agree with this advice and reasoning. More...

I agree with this advice and reasoning.

More controversially, I would recommend straight gauge spokes. Yes, I know that butted spokes can build a wheel that is both stronger and lighter, which is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,782
Posted By njkayaker

Paying your bill with a wad of singles (is it 5’s...

Paying your bill with a wad of singles (is it 5’s now?) was probably a bit embarrassing too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,782
Posted By genejockey

Years ago, I was part of a group at the company I...

Years ago, I was part of a group at the company I worked for, working with a local law firm on intellectual property stuff. They took us out to dinner at what I swear they said was "a topless...
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