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Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Owww! Yeah I don't know if I could watch an...

Owww! Yeah I don't know if I could watch an ankle getting set like that. Hope she gets well soon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 227
Posted By Wildwood

I'm not a fan of sweating profusely, nor...

I'm not a fan of sweating profusely, nor conditioned air. Nor getting up at first light for a dawn ride.
Left coast has been my friend for all but ~5 years since leaving the Navy in 1977.
San...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By LAJ

Best wishes to Mrs. Eric F. Neuropathy sucks,...

Best wishes to Mrs. Eric F. Neuropathy sucks, and I hope it gets a little smoother for you all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 467
Posted By pepperbelly

I picked up the Park today, along with some Park...

I picked up the Park today, along with some Park tools.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By tomato coupe

As many racers can attest to, it's definitely...

As many racers can attest to, it's definitely possible to shift into reverse, leaving you helplessly watching the pack ride away from you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By 50yr_roadie

Awww, I missed again on another beauty from...

Awww, I missed again on another beauty from Berto!! Previously picked up Mafac Racer set (including straddle cable hangers he was nice enough to add in), and Simplex Prestige FD. Always top notch...
Forum: Southern California
06-25-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,976
Views: 398,762
Posted By diphthong

big kudos. hopefully no lingering effects from...

big kudos. hopefully no lingering effects from the heat exhaustion. that climb up from the big t/clear creek connecting road (to/from ach) to mill creek summit is tougher than most
people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By Koyote

I commute on a SS with nuts on both wheels, and...

I commute on a SS with nuts on both wheels, and my tiny saddlebag includes one stubby 15mm combo wrench that is under 5" long.

Carrying two long ratcheting wrenches seems like massive overkill.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By genejockey

YEEOWCH!! Sorry to hear that!

YEEOWCH!! Sorry to hear that!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By shelbyfv

So neutral = a failed shift. :foo: On a...

So neutral = a failed shift. :foo: On a gearbox, neutral is an actual position one might choose. A failed shift, on the other hand, is just failure. Guess that's why people don't use "neutral" in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By genejockey

Nah, there you get the other kind of Neutral when...

Nah, there you get the other kind of Neutral when the chain gives up all hope and leaps off the big ring, past the middle and granny rings and lands on the BB.

I suppose I could have properly...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By TMonk

:twitchy:, yikes. Good luck w your wife's health...

:twitchy:, yikes. Good luck w your wife's health issues EricF.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 326
Posted By TobyGadd

It's not about the NUMBER of gears with my 3x10,...

It's not about the NUMBER of gears with my 3x10, it's about the RANGE. Specifically, on the "slow" end, I've got a 24x42--which gets us up 20% climbs. On the "fast" end, I've got a 50x11--which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By Maelochs

Re: triples and touring .... the purpose of a...

Re: triples and touring .... the purpose of a triple ion a touring bike is tho have three operating ranges which are all closely ratioed (I am such a creative genius! I invented a word!) enough to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,068
Posted By Maelochs

Used to be when I saw a shirtless rider I could...

Used to be when I saw a shirtless rider I could call out "Larry!" .... now I have to wonder ... Larry or Mike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 211
Posted By maddog34

it's a DRAWBAR, not an "axle". you'll be...

it's a DRAWBAR, not an "axle".

you'll be fine.
the tensions placed on a QR skewer are minimal, at the worst.( a Crash)

overtightening QRs is an invitation to a Damaged Hub...the Axle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,244
Posted By spelger

had to look that one up because i thought NV was...

had to look that one up because i thought NV was the most govt owned state. it comes in at 63% (42M acres), ID came in at 61% (32M acres) (according to the internet).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By FBinNY

This is the beginning of the end. It's OK to...

This is the beginning of the end. It's OK to ride, though not well suited for a multi-day tour.

I'd continue riding it as long as I could, but consider the condition as terminal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By maddog34

BMX brakes have extra-long reach.. Sunlite...

BMX brakes have extra-long reach..

Sunlite Bulldogs come to mind... 73 to 90mm... plenty of tire clearance, too... typically 2.4" capable.
add a pair of Koolstop Orange pads....

650b rim?
Forum: Commuting
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,591
Posted By Darth Lefty

Just checking in. I'm resolved to ride on...

Just checking in. I'm resolved to ride on Thursday and now that I've written it here I have to
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,244
Posted By genejockey

I don't think most of my bikes could even go...

I don't think most of my bikes could even go tubeless, so it's tubes for Mrs. Smith's boy. I now buy them in 5- and 10-packs when I can find them.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 39
Posted By Brewsmith

FS: NOS Campagnolo C-Record Pulley Wheels and Dropout Screws

Before I put these on eBay, I'll offer them up here. Asking $50 shipped CONUS for each pair of pulley wheels (have 5 total), happy to discount if you want more than one pair. $20 for the dropout...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 220
Posted By merziac

@Robvolz Red or plain yellow, not screamin...

@Robvolz

Red or plain yellow, not screamin or bright, flouresent.

Or lean into the subdued, black or silver. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6,630
Views: 635,490
Posted By Smaug1

Not a lot of miles in the past few weeks; I just...

Not a lot of miles in the past few weeks; I just got back from a 3700 mile road trip vacation with my daughter to the front range in Colorado, back home for a day, then down to the Nashville area for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By bikingshearer

I suspect what the poster meant by "neutral" is...

I suspect what the poster meant by "neutral" is that unpleasant feeling when an imperfect shift leaves you in between cogs; the chain doesn't catch either one, and the pedals go 'round and 'round...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 220
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Black tape. Ti or silver braided cable housing....

Black tape.
Ti or silver braided cable housing.
Black bottle cages.
Tan walls
Salmon brake pads
red and gold anodized pulley wheels
Gold chain

MAYBE some Rivendell speedblend tires if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By genejockey

You're in the big ring. You try to shift to the...

You're in the big ring. You try to shift to the small ring. The chain drops off the big ring teeth, but doesn't make it to the small ring teeth, and instead glides uselessly in the gap between....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By Velo Vol

My ducks like to waddle at their own pace. ...

My ducks like to waddle at their own pace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrtkqXzPG-c
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 188
Posted By Wharf Rat

Most of my bikes have bar end shifters and I’ve...

Most of my bikes have bar end shifters and I’ve never had an issue. I usually ride my frames a little big though. I commuted on mine for a couple years. If the frame isn’t too small ( I’m guessing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,243
Views: 76,148
Posted By unworthy1

Basically Conti is a "Ciocc with another name"...

Basically Conti is a "Ciocc with another name" from the post-Pelizzoli era but never heard that Conti was only registered for sale in Germany. Certainly have been more than a few sold downunder in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6,630
Views: 635,490
Posted By GamblerGORD53

June 20 I rode century #2, 100.3 miles 8Hr18...

June 20 I rode century #2, 100.3 miles 8Hr18 moving/ 11 Hr10 clock, 12.1 avg. I went SW past the airport with SE breeze, not hot. Weird thing is last year I rode this on my SA 5w bike with exactly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By Iride01

Dangerous? You found out what happens during...

Dangerous? You found out what happens during your ride. And you are still here.

But it shouldn't be cracked. And putting another in there might do the same. Are any others cracked?

I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Seems like quail are better getting in a row than...

Seems like quail are better getting in a row than ducks, IME.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By Aubergine

I would not call it dangerous, but you could be...

I would not call it dangerous, but you could be dealing with a really wobbly wheel if the spoke starts to pull through. How many spokes does the wheel have?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By Trsnrtr

I find a food that I like and I tend to eat it...

I find a food that I like and I tend to eat it over and over for a few weeks and then grow tired of it. If it’s berries or some other healthy food, that’s great but if it’s deep fried something or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 193
Posted By pdlamb

This question comes up about once a year. Too...

This question comes up about once a year. Too infrequently to be a sticky, but my answer's the same every year.

Riding in high humidity in the southeast U.S., sunsleeves are great for cool...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 831
Posted By unterhausen

I think I'd rather have a better display than...

I think I'd rather have a better display than solar. In the places I ride, you never see the sun anyway. I'm going to keep carrying an external battery on long rides until battery tech improves a lot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27,339
Views: 3,274,231
Posted By OldTryGuy

Trash day here also only my ride began at 2:37am...

Trash day here also only my ride began at 2:37am temp at 77 ℉, humidity at 91% and finished the 25.52 mile ride with humidity at 100%
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By PeteHski

Probably wouldn’t have that issue on a $20+k...

Probably wouldn’t have that issue on a $20+k tandem with indexed shifting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 615
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Lock ring tools with guide pins are great. That...

Lock ring tools with guide pins are great. That is why I have two: one with a pin sized for QR skewers, the other with a pin sized for 12 mm thru axles. I find that a cassette wrench works better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 197
Posted By Trakhak

"Three wheels in three years" == that's slightly...

"Three wheels in three years" == that's slightly misleading. The first wheel failed and then the second one did. Bad luck, but it's possible that that's just two damaged wheels that happened to occur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,244
Posted By squirtdad

the real fun is folding tubulars for easy carry, ...

the real fun is folding tubulars for easy carry, but that is probably a different thread.... "why bother with tubes or tubeless go tubular" Not that I would stir the pot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By shelbyfv

Unique situation is an understatement. Seems...

Unique situation is an understatement. Seems anything is possible. :roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I can't wait til the rain rolls in today! ...

I can't wait til the rain rolls in today!

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By indyfabz

Be kind to your web footed friends. Every duck...

Be kind to your web footed friends. Every duck may be somebody’s mother.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5,350
Views: 136,071
Posted By seedsbelize2

THIS JUST IN No rain in the forecast through...

THIS JUST IN
No rain in the forecast through Friday!,
:bday:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,636
Posted By Alan_F

Resurrecting this old thread to share that I'm...

Resurrecting this old thread to share that I'm done with tubeless on the tandem. We had a front blowout near the end of our ride today on our Continental GP 5000 S TR 700x32 on Spinergy FCC 47 rims....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By phughes

There is a lot of unreal things being posted on...

There is a lot of unreal things being posted on this thread, but the one thing I really would like to understand is, how in the world do you accidentally find neutral on a vehicle that does not have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 13,384
Posted By phughes

But they are great on a touring bike. :thumb:

But they are great on a touring bike. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 184
Posted By PhilFo

That frame is over. It's not worth putting any...

That frame is over. It's not worth putting any money into to have a new stay brazed in.
Phil
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