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Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4,129
Views: 99,612
Posted By Trsnrtr

I'm on a pretty strict diet because I gain fast,...

I'm on a pretty strict diet because I gain fast, like really fast. This morning, I splurged at a local restaurant on a chorizo skillet and a side of biscuits and gravy. I can't remember the last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,175
Posted By rsbob

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated...

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated gravel riders. I follow many on Strava, and they do amazing rides - think 60 to 80 miles - on old logging roads and mild single track. Gravel races are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 171
Posted By smd4

It's like you were next to me in 1989... Not...

It's like you were next to me in 1989...

Not that I ever explained it to them, but callers didn't seem to understand that the customers actually IN THE SHOP were really more deserving of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4,129
Views: 99,612
Posted By Velo Vol

RMOT ...

RMOT

https://x.com/AlexThomp/status/1757432654121644036
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 571
Posted By chaadster

For sure you've gotta make your own financial...

For sure you've gotta make your own financial viability assessment, but there is little doubt the bike specific tools like Dart and Dynaplug, are simply better in terms of use and performance.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 109
Posted By tomato coupe

So, you’re predicting triple cranksets and...

So, you’re predicting triple cranksets and freewheels will continue to lose popularity? Shocking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 853
Posted By Vindiu

My father had this bicycle, violet anodizing on...

My father had this bicycle, violet anodizing on the tubes, silver lugs, custom mix of Campag Record/Chorus/Athena, he had two pairs of wheels, Campag hubs /Mavic Open 4 CD, Mavic hubs / 330 GEL tub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,469
Posted By Zaskar

I got this Klein Stage from a friend who worked...

I got this Klein Stage from a friend who worked at Klein (when owned by Trek). If I'm remembering correctly, it's a 1998. I rode it for a few years as a multi-speed - a triple with RSX. Not exactly a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,227
Posted By chaadster

“The indictment stated that we sprayed each other...

“The indictment stated that we sprayed each other with water bottles like two gay cyclists,”

The issue in all this is obviously not the nudity, it's homophobia (and police overreaction.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By RB1-luvr

eesh, good thing the OP's bike shop owner never...

eesh, good thing the OP's bike shop owner never saw my rust bucket Marinoni.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,227
Posted By noimagination

(shrug) Then ... don't look. Problem solved. ...

(shrug) Then ... don't look. Problem solved.

And, my reading of the OP is that the rinsing and changing occurred "between car doors", so you're raising a false issue. They weren't "in the middle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By Kontact

Trek still has many stocking dealers that are not...

Trek still has many stocking dealers that are not 100% Trek. Trek stores are owned by Trek.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,330
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm old and not very fast, but I do get more time...

I'm old and not very fast, but I do get more time to enjoy the scenery.
Plus I'm retired so I'm not in a rush to get somewhere else.
And I've got room for at least one more vintage bike.

Think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,175
Posted By easyupbug

It was for me some 60+ years ago after following...

It was for me some 60+ years ago after following my buddy down the reservoir earthen dam bankon a stripped down JC Higgins and telling tales about my giant scabs at school.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 47
Posted By 13ollocks

FWIW I run KMC X-10 chains on Campag 10sp....

FWIW I run KMC X-10 chains on Campag 10sp. Shifting is flawless.
another chainring option might be TA rings from Peter White. I ran these for years rather than paying $$$ for Campag rings - they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4,129
Views: 99,612
Posted By rjones28

The end of an era.

The end of an era.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 199
Posted By seypat

I'd be P-0ed if that happened to me.

I'd be P-0ed if that happened to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By Duragrouch

Well that explains me never seeing trek at my...

Well that explains me never seeing trek at my LBS, which is an outstanding place that has a huge selection of used components on one side of the place, and new bikes on the other. The last trek 520 I...
Forum: Touring
06-07-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 432,171
Posted By CMAW

Touring Northern Spain: ...

Touring Northern Spain:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20240516_121814_9a341a1bd694329bbf2b8a55855fe6fb97a49341.jpg
Hills in Navarra...
Forum: For Sale
06-07-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 194
Posted By bboy314

I passed, someone should snap this up though! OP,...

I passed, someone should snap this up though! OP, you might consider posting in the Classic and Vintage sales section for more views.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4,129
Views: 99,612
Posted By abshipp

:hug:

:hug:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 150
Posted By bboy314

PX10s are great. A PX10 this is not, as your...

PX10s are great. A PX10 this is not, as your quote makes clear.

Once again you ask for advice and are determined to ignore it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By Trakhak

That Trek is beautiful. Current 105 is highly...

That Trek is beautiful. Current 105 is highly respected and represents the sweet spot in the Shimano range for value for money.

As for the frame, I like aluminum bikes. Steel is fine, too, of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 57,564
Posted By Bianchigirll

The '86 Portofino In Sierra Green SOrt of a step...

The '86 Portofino In Sierra Green SOrt of a step up from the Randonneurer with a TreyTubi Chrom frame wif Mangalloy stays and ChroMo fork. Sort of a step towards the Volpe. Nice mix of Shipmano...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 311
Posted By plonz

I was not aware a WTB forum in the general...

I was not aware a WTB forum in the general marketplace section even existed.

I would also post a WTB listing in the Classic and Vintage Sales sub forum. A good portion of the listings there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4,129
Views: 99,612
Posted By datlas

The Saturn is starting to really shudder bigly...

The Saturn is starting to really shudder bigly the past few days, and Mrs datlas does not want to sink any more coin into it.

Last night after work we went car shopping and put a deposit down for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 8,013
Views: 990,594
Posted By Bianchigirll

ascherer Neat crankSET, is this a Hearse copy...

ascherer Neat crankSET, is this a Hearse copy from V.O. or something?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0857_d304cf9e53e45e411afefd4d7f9bc8c66090dd52.jpeg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2,444
Views: 591,945
Posted By Bianchigirll

LOOK!!! The elusive BianchiGirLL spotted in the...

LOOK!!! The elusive BianchiGirLL spotted in the wild!! A very minor celebrity but a self proclaimed celebrity nonetheless
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 4,129
Views: 99,612
Posted By indyfabz

Today is National Donut Day! America runs on...

Today is National Donut Day! America runs on Dunkin’.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,239
Posted By Andy_K

https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000158672079-0gbvsi...

https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000158672079-0gbvsi-t500x500.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By merziac

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a...

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a state, if you can't sell $5k bikes regular to try and compete with the Trek and Big S stores, you are peeing up a rope now days and probably won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 8,414
Posted By merziac

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek: ...

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek:

;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8,013
Views: 990,594
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Light bulbs and aha's should always...

:thumb:

Light bulbs and aha's should always be sought out and considered, especially when logic has been exhausted and failed.

I've seen and done more seat of the pants "engineering" that win...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 122
Posted By maddog34

here... the history of the LeTour... find your...

here... the history of the LeTour... find your bike.

https://frugalaveragebicyclist.com/2021/08/19/schwinn-approved-le-tour-complete-guide/

supers are cool.
the later Chrome moly frames are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 150
Posted By bboy314

That can only be answered by inspecting the bike...

That can only be answered by inspecting the bike in person. Given the quality of the bike to begin with, and how much rust can be seen in the pictures, I know I wouldn’t bother even for less than $50.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By Andrew_G

Here's some addtional info you can likely use: ...

Here's some addtional info you can likely use:

In 1939 British cyclist Tommy Godwin rode 75,065 miles, averaging 205 miles per day. He continued on into 1940, eventually accumulating 100,000 miles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,333
Posted By merziac

Volde, +1 :thumb:

Volde, +1 :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,546
Posted By AJW2W11E

I've been pondering the same issue. Weight...

I've been pondering the same issue. Weight lifting raises my blood pressure to 138 93 when I'm done. A long bike ride brings it to 126 74.
I'm using HCTZ for blood pressure control.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 244
Posted By bikingshearer

We're all missing a key part of the question:...

We're all missing a key part of the question: will a 9- or 10-sp Racing Triple crank play nicely with a 6-sp cogset? I have never tried that arrangement, In that set-up, the rear cogs will be a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By tomato coupe

Because this is what complaining sounds like:

Because this is what complaining sounds like:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By Doohickie

First New Bike in Decades

I haven't bought it yet, but the wife was not averse to the idea of me buying a new, modern bicycle. I used to post here often, not so much lately. I'm 61 now.

My road bike is a 1984 Raleigh Super...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By VegasJen

Only one puncture since I went tubeless. :thumb:

Only one puncture since I went tubeless. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By VegasJen

Don't even get me started on color matching! :lol:

Don't even get me started on color matching! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By VegasJen

I may need professional help, but this is...

I may need professional help, but this is certainly the least of my problems! :lol:
Forum: Northeast
06-06-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11,240
Views: 1,500,049
Posted By rholland1951

Thursday afternoon, I wanted a ride. After...

Thursday afternoon, I wanted a ride. After spending some time in the garage adjusting some of the over-inflated tires, I took the Ocean Air Cycles Rambler rolling on Soma C-Line 700Cx38 tires...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,137
Posted By Duragrouch

On another thread (steel frame corrosion, someone...

On another thread (steel frame corrosion, someone thought chrome-moly has adequate corrosion resistance), I posted a link helping explain chrome's contribution and quantities required. Incredible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By Kontact

If you read what I posted, 4130 gets surface...

If you read what I posted, 4130 gets surface rust, but does not easily get the deep rust that you would find in simple steels. That's the reason that the majority of steel bikes do not rust through...
Forum: Southern California
06-06-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2,952
Views: 389,529
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday took it easy on the gravel bike and did...

Wednesday took it easy on the gravel bike and did 18 miles and 2100 feet of climbing. Days are definitely getting warmer!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,008
Posted By Duragrouch

I regret to say (as I own frames with such) 4130...

I regret to say (as I own frames with such) 4130 chrome moly has nowhere near enough alloys to prevent rust. It rusts like mad if countermeasures are not taken. The main corrosion resisting alloy is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,250
Posted By rsbob

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just...

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just join us because we were there. He blocked cars, rather than following the pace line, he flipped cars off and was rude to the other riders and acted...
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