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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By Biker Pete

I bought a black/red Grand Record in 1975. Rode...

I bought a black/red Grand Record in 1975. Rode it for about 15 years, life happened, and the bike sat in my basement until last year. I completely disassembled the bike, cleaned, re-greased, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 55
Posted By Iride01

If the bike was new and bought at a local shop,...

If the bike was new and bought at a local shop, I'd have taken it back if it was behaving as you've said from the get-go. Even after 18 months you should at least inquire at the shop and see what...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4,458
Views: 111,624
Posted By seedsbelize2

There is a wide world out there.

There is a wide world out there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,381
Posted By nlerner

gugie has requested that we wear our finest...

gugie has requested that we wear our finest threads for any in-town riding today and modeled the possibilities:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By unworthy1

I need to re-check but think the blades are the...

I need to re-check but think the blades are the "Continental" oval cross-section and since there's that Nervor steerer a chance they could be some light flavor of Vitus (?) steel blades but very...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,458
Views: 111,624
Posted By LAJ

It is. Dirt racing is crazy. No spotters, no...

It is. Dirt racing is crazy. No spotters, no mirrors, it's all on the driver. As the track dries, or rubbers in, the driver can move the wing for and aft, in order to change downforce on either end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 43
Posted By mstateglfr

Really neat article since it focused on such a...

Really neat article since it focused on such a wide range of bikes and uses.
Some superficial observations...

The Bilenky crew looks like they are posing in costume, almost like the Village...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,058
Views: 63,689
Posted By banjo_mole

(eBay Link: Used Bob Jackson 56cm Mixte.)...

(eBay Link: Used Bob Jackson 56cm Mixte.) (https://www.ebay.com/itm/375479946745)


...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 55
Posted By Iride01

If those are the only options, then it must be...

If those are the only options, then it must be #2. <grin>

Perhaps though it's a third option yet to be figured out. For #1 to be valid, then just getting new rotors is unlikely to solve the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 609
Posted By good4u

6/3 20.7 miles 6/4 24.5 6/6 34.7 6/8 20.4 ...

6/3 20.7 miles
6/4 24.5
6/6 34.7
6/8 20.4
6/10 21.6
6/11 41.1
6/12 21.7

MTD: 184.7
June Goal: 400
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,458
Views: 111,624
Posted By LAJ

First, you must understand the task at hand...

First, you must understand the task at hand before throwing your $.02 in.

https://x.com/i/status/1800718283961966881
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28,069
Views: 4,646,256
Posted By almico8

Hey gang. New guy. Getting back into cycling at...

Hey gang. New guy. Getting back into cycling at 64 after a 12 year layoff. Still have the old rides, but I'm feeling nostalgic for my old Ross 3-speed. I live a stones throw from the Columbia Trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,960
Posted By SirMike1983

You're probably safe from it down south. They...

You're probably safe from it down south. They stock brine for winter road treatment here and if they don't use all of it (which has been the case for several years in a row now), they use the excess...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 24,590
Views: 2,702,950
Posted By rustystrings61

Today I rode 9.5 or so miles on my very favorite...

Today I rode 9.5 or so miles on my very favorite bike ever, venturing out of the neighborhood to enjoy a few miles of moderately flat roads where I could roll along like a normal human vs the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 23,523
Posted By Kobe

Be careful, a box full of parts is usually my...

Be careful, a box full of parts is usually my downfall. I end up looking for another frame to put them on.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27,273
Views: 3,240,973
Posted By BTinNYC

missinglink and pepperbelly , check out the Halo...

missinglink and pepperbelly , check out the Halo brand sweatband. It has a little silicone bump that channels the sweat away from the eyes, and fits under the helmet. Goes in the wash with the rest...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27,273
Views: 3,240,973
Posted By BTinNYC

My standard local loop, 40 miles and 2000 ft....

My standard local loop, 40 miles and 2000 ft. Crossed paths with a riding acquaintance at speed, just a quick shout and wave, but it put a smile on my face.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 168
Posted By pdlamb

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27,273
Views: 3,240,973
Posted By andrewclaus

Rode 25 miles with my wife yesterday along the...

Rode 25 miles with my wife yesterday along the Clear Creek trail from Golden, out and back. Forty four years of cycling together!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,850
Posted By Trakhak

The combination of flat bars (or bullhorns) plus...

The combination of flat bars (or bullhorns) plus bolt-on aero bars has been my default for over two decades. Safer than drops in traffic, faster than drops everywhere else. With those setups, two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,381
Posted By Clyde1820

You guys are having too much fun. :thumb: ...

You guys are having too much fun. :thumb:

Beautiful photos. It's amazing how great the "off the beaten path" routes can be. Particularly when there isn't constant traffic around (on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 190
Posted By shelbyfv

These days a max tire width of 28mm seems very...

These days a max tire width of 28mm seems very limiting.
Forum: Texas
06-12-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By joesch

Gateway will be fixed up very nicely with $170...

Gateway will be fixed up very nicely with $170 million in improvements
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/fort-worth-gateway-park-plan/287-719eb885-b251-4a02-9676-7d6e763fe491
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,960
Posted By cudak888

I wasn't focusing on the Ozark Trail gravel bike...

I wasn't focusing on the Ozark Trail gravel bike as much as the LBS-grade bikes I've run across. I still wonder how some companies still get away with justifying a cup-and-cone BB in a $500 bike,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,087
Posted By sweeks

Even better: have a friend change the wheelset...

Even better: have a friend change the wheelset randomly, then ride without looking at the wheels. "Blind" testing helps eliminate confirmation bias... :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By joesch

lilac AKA lavender is a super nice color for...

lilac AKA lavender is a super nice color for classic rides

Incase you need some touchups, lilac hex code is #C8A2C8. Like all shades of purple, lilac is made by mixing red and blue. Adding a bit...
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 05:00 AM
Replies: 4,845
Views: 2,647,039
Posted By chief9245

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Almost home after 10,520 miles and 323 days on the bike. Apidura and Tailfin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,786
Posted By njkayaker

I suspect the OP would have stopped if he was in...

I suspect the OP would have stopped if he was in a car. The default behavior for riding should be the same thing.

Realizing the safer action, when something appears it might be crossing in front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,649
Posted By Trakhak

As Frank Zappa said during a Mothers concert to a...

As Frank Zappa said during a Mothers concert to a moron who was yelling about the security staff ("pigs in uniforms"), "Everyone in this room is wearing a uniform and don't kid yourself." (Zappa then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:02 AM
Replies: 6,569
Views: 621,297
Posted By Jughed

32 miles on the MUP with some friends. Just...

32 miles on the MUP with some friends.

Just a fun free ride - some slow bits, some fast bits, some messing around on the short steep climbs up the levee. No power meter, out on my old steel Lemond...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,087
Posted By choddo

Tiny numbers do add up over time. To what are...

Tiny numbers do add up over time. To what are still tiny numbers because all the other numbers add up over time too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,840
Posted By Duragrouch

Ron knows best, but I think it's a stronger frame...

Ron knows best, but I think it's a stronger frame design, to my eye. You can always just add a front carrier adaptor, but get one that ring-clamps at top AND bottom of head tube, not just one, two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,381
Posted By gugie

It was chilly at the top of Steven’s Pass. ...

It was chilly at the top of Steven’s Pass.


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Bob...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 662,472
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, I feel lucky to live where I do and I...

Thanks, I feel lucky to live where I do and I enjoy sharing it. Sonora pass is actually not one of the Death Ride climbs, it's one highway down from those climbs...IMO, it's harder than those passes....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,649
Posted By Wildwood

it's mad Twiggy, not vamp Twiggy. ...

it's mad Twiggy, not vamp Twiggy.



looks like she wants to ride to the Twin Peaks Cafe, NB, WA. Maybe join her?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,381
Posted By nlerner

Day 3 complete! Skykomish to Leavenworth across...

Day 3 complete! Skykomish to Leavenworth across Stevens Pass. First 17 miles was up, up, up, mostly on quiet shaded roads parallel to the main road. Then 38 miles of mostly descent, a bit too much of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By highandlowrpm

No issues with frame alignment for my Black Label...

No issues with frame alignment for my Black Label V2. Everything was dialed in, and has worked well as a road bike. Regular 40-60 mile club rides with roadies, and I choose the gear ratio of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 662,472
Posted By diphthong

maan, nice photos. there's a reason why this area...

maan, nice photos. there's a reason why this area is included in the death ride. always enjoy seeing your pics and ride write-ups (in the other thread).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,087
Posted By Jeff Wills

Yes, you can feel the difference when turning the...

Yes, you can feel the difference when turning the axle. The point that you’re missing is that it makes no difference in the real world.

Here’s how you test it: put a power meter on your bike. Ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3,268
Views: 439,321
Posted By Fredo76

You must be looking forward to receiving them! ...

You must be looking forward to receiving them!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6,569
Views: 621,297
Posted By Sierra_rider

I don't put a lot of faith in the Garmin...

I don't put a lot of faith in the Garmin info...basically I track my heart rate variability and resting HR overnight on the connect app, but that's it. This is what mine said this morning, before I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,087
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Put a few miles on the new hub to let the seals...

Put a few miles on the new hub to let the seals etc. to wear in.
It's like putting on a new pair of of cheap jeans without washing them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 120
Posted By alexjplant

I bought a Kilo GX T11 from BikesDirect

...and it's pretty fantastic. I tried to research this bike before purchase but was unable to find too much besides a few random Imgur pictures and some very surface-level [site that rhymes with...
Forum: Northeast
06-11-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11,244
Views: 1,505,561
Posted By rholland1951

The good weather on Tuesday appeared to just...

The good weather on Tuesday appeared to just possibly be conditional. A cloud-face of one of the storm gods was floating over the Minuteman, making me wonder if there might not be a downpour in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By unworthy1

So, there are a couple bike shops in Benelux with...

So, there are a couple bike shops in Benelux with that (sur)Name...there were a few racers, too. The most recent who died tragically 'way too young (in 2021) was a champion female CX racer Jolien...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4,458
Views: 111,624
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yes indeed. The limeys are even into cycle...

Yes indeed.

The limeys are even into cycle speedway. I reckon I'm too old to participate in that though :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrkwUvIholg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 519
Posted By FBinNY

It's actually worse than it seems. This...

It's actually worse than it seems.
This happened in Florida, a "stand your ground" state. I wonder if the moron even considered that the cyclist might have been within his rights to shoot him dead.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 168
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Have you communicated with White? Maybe they...

Have you communicated with White?
Maybe they would thank you for pointing out the issue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6,569
Views: 621,297
Posted By diphthong

47-spot in the out of town, coastal/semi-coastal,...

47-spot in the out of town, coastal/semi-coastal, overcast. pch is still a thrill ride southbound to and through laguna beaches during summer or on the weekends. some things don't change.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,087
Posted By icemilkcoffee

This is not an apples-to-apples comparison. If...

This is not an apples-to-apples comparison. If you kept the same rim and same spoke, and only changed the hub, then that would be an apples-to-apples comparison where the only variable tested was the...
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