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06-04-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 224
Posted By rosefarts

I’m sure that Jen’s box of extra parts is mostly...

I’m sure that Jen’s box of extra parts is mostly S-works.
06-04-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 27,248
Views: 3,218,509
Posted By essiemyra

I got out really early this morning at 5:30 am...

I got out really early this morning at 5:30 am due to having an obligation this morning. My ride was 15 miles on the bike path. The forecast said it was. sunny but look at the picture it tells a...
06-04-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 711
Posted By rm -rf

Ride it for a month before you buy new parts. I...

Ride it for a month before you buy new parts. I hated the Fizik saddle that came with my bike. Then a week or so later, "not too terrible". Some more rides: "comfortable!". I did make a few slight...
06-04-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 711
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm the OP's same size and ride same size bike. ...

I'm the OP's same size and ride same size bike. I like 20.5" from the back of the bar to the tip of the saddle. My go-to bar these days are:
...
06-04-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 165
Posted By Koyote

That would be too easy.

That would be too easy.
06-04-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 711
Posted By Koyote

Once again, you seem to have very strong opinions...

Once again, you seem to have very strong opinions on things that you don’t understand.
06-04-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By Maelochs

Not sure how one "bends" a cassette through any...

Not sure how one "bends" a cassette through any kind of normal riding.
06-04-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,040
Posted By himespau

:roflmao2::beer:

:roflmao2::beer:
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 28
Posted By RB1-luvr

Two new-to-me Dahon folders

I got an idea recently that bringing a folder on family vacation to the Cape might be easier than bringing my touring bike and all the riding gear. Last year I did not bring a bike for first time...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 283
Posted By chaadster

Troul are you having trouble finding puncture...

Troul are you having trouble finding puncture resistant performance tires generally, or is this thread about Pirelli’s tire range options in particular? Have you looked at Pirelli’s Cinturato Velo? ...
06-04-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 224
Posted By skidder

Nope, wouldn't bother me at all. I've got...

Nope, wouldn't bother me at all. I've got bicycles with a mix of brand name and aftermarket parts labels all mixed together. Kind of like Johnny and his Cadillac:

Johnny Cash - One Piece at a Time...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 283
Posted By Troul

it might or might not, but that would be where a...

it might or might not, but that would be where a subject matter expert in tires could provide input.
I used to use DOT approved drag radials on a vehicle that the tires had relatively thick tread,...
06-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 165
Posted By shelbyfv

Lynskey has a couple of fork options for that...

Lynskey has a couple of fork options for that bike, no drama.
06-04-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6,420
Views: 612,005
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Planning to ride this afternoon in 90 degree high...

Planning to ride this afternoon in 90 degree high humidity. It's been a pleasure folks.
06-04-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 945
Views: 53,956
Posted By Clang

Miyata 610 - $75 (Minneapolis, MN) Facebook...

Miyata 610 - $75 (Minneapolis, MN)
Facebook item: 352117941174640
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06-04-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 224
Posted By indyfabz

Self help is becoming a lost “art”.

Self help is becoming a lost “art”.
06-04-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 546
Posted By bruce19

I've now had three rides with my power meter....

I've now had three rides with my power meter. While my average watts has remained in the 120-150 range, my max went from 300 to 400 to 546. The 546 was on a climb where I decided to make a serious...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 283
Posted By chaadster

I have a lot of faith in sealant, and so fret...

I have a lot of faith in sealant, and so fret about weight as a function of puncture resistance relatively little for the summer roadie. Where weight does come into play for me is tread wear; I’d...
06-03-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,332
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I haven't seen a manual cuff device in a very...

I haven't seen a manual cuff device in a very long time, anywhere. It's all auto now. I suspect they work fine. I check mine every day, sometime twice a day, just to see if anything's weird. This...
06-03-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 8,342
Views: 3,140,779
Posted By keith_h

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Rossin Record, Campagnolo Potenza, H+Son rims, Record hubs.
06-03-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By seagrade

Many thanks for checking. In all other respects...

Many thanks for checking. In all other respects it looks perfect for my c. 1997 Bianchi TSX but is too small… glws
06-03-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 535
Posted By SurferRosa

:lol: It's like ... I paid a guy to paint my...

:lol:

It's like ... I paid a guy to paint my frame, and he painted everything ... frame, crankset, pedals, saddle ...

He said not to worry. It's good paint and all those bits could use a coat...
06-03-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By chain_whipped

Note to seller. I'm commenting number one, to...

Note to seller. I'm commenting number one, to add the brand name and model. Nowhere does it state Mondia and model type, Super. Hopefully a google search will pull in traffic.

And compliments to...
06-03-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6,420
Views: 612,005
Posted By Sierra_rider

A very fake 23 miles and 1200'...I had my trainer...

A very fake 23 miles and 1200'...I had my trainer on ERG mode and was kinda figuring out what my zone 2 wattage is right now. Started at 250 and kept bumping it up, until I eventually hit 275 watts,...
06-03-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 514
Posted By Insidious C.

I am captivated by bulgie 's pic above as if it...

I am captivated by bulgie 's pic above as if it were a masterpiece of abstract art. I had more to say about the fork that shall not be named, but it is getting to the point of hijacking the original...
06-03-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 535
Posted By chain_whipped

C'mon OP. Lets have some fun with this. Its all...

C'mon OP. Lets have some fun with this. Its all trash now, so lets hear whom did it. Shop, individual(s), what kind of drugs, etc.??
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3,951
Views: 94,231
Posted By t2p

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06-03-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,846
Posted By GCBM

Another set of Stronglight-Simplex steel cranks

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06-03-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,846
Posted By GCBM

Phil Wood Sealed Bottom Bracket with different mounting rings

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3,951
Views: 94,231
Posted By t2p

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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06-03-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,846
Posted By GCBM

Cyclo freewheel remover - PastorBob?

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06-03-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,846
Posted By GCBM

"Time" Pedals - Lemond marketing

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Used by someone it appears
06-03-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,254
Posted By keith_h

As the OP stated so too have I bough a second set...

As the OP stated so too have I bough a second set of wheels and tires for the trails. However instead of Marathons for the road, I've gone 32mm Pirelli Cinturatos tubeless (60psi) which are know to...
06-03-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 165
Posted By mstateglfr

Good lord- you should narrow your fork search by...

Good lord- you should narrow your fork search by figuring out which forks have the axle to crown(A-C) measurement that your frame needs in order to have the stated geometry be the actual geometry....
06-03-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 535
Posted By Mr. Spadoni

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if you’re gonna drill a steerer, do it with some style…
06-03-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,254
Posted By mstateglfr

Marathon Plus rolls amazingly well? Dude, this...

Marathon Plus rolls amazingly well?
Dude, this claim is the cherry on top of the delicious sundae that has been your posting the last couple weeks. You are a bike shop's dream customer.
Replies: 15
Views: 3,699
Posted By Kentbauman

Bought my Ghisallo from Bill at Blue Wheel Bikes in Charlottesville VA in 1976

...and then rode it 4,200 miles to the west coast in on the original Bikecenntenial trans-am route. It served me well until I crashed it riding down a hill in the dark riding through the University...
06-03-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 224
Posted By rosefarts

I wouldn’t run a stem with any bike manufacturer...

I wouldn’t run a stem with any bike manufacturer name on it. Those are generally throw away stems meant to get the fit right.

Now that you do, get a sweet one. Or just polish off or paint over the...
06-03-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 43,695
Posted By merziac

Usual suspects but the Ritchey won a small show...

Usual suspects but the Ritchey won a small show and the Merz was changed to analog in the last year so...... :twitchy:

And the Paramount is for good measure. ;)
...
06-03-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 708
Posted By FBinNY

+1 there's enough there to build strong durable...

+1 there's enough there to build strong durable wheels. As mentioned earlier, BITD I'd build touring tandem wheels with 36 2mm DB spokes and lighter rims. These were good enough to go coast to coast...
06-03-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 128
Posted By spelger

you probably want the FE-C. it means fitness...

you probably want the FE-C. it means fitness equipment - controllable. hte one you have in blue might just be feedback. that looks like zwift to me.

i use rouvy and there is no calibration in...
06-03-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 708
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

340 currently. Was far heavier once upon a time. ...

340 currently. Was far heavier once upon a time.

I'll talk to the builder and see if this is just a trial and error thing with tension due to rarely making wheels for people my size perhaps.
06-03-24, 09:45 PM
06-03-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 248
Posted By etherhuffer

A very overlooked bike is the Raleigh R300...

A very overlooked bike is the Raleigh R300 touring. It came with so so components but the frame is really tough aluminum.. You can get these for cheap and do a build up. I would say the one thing to...
06-03-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 281
Posted By Classtime

It’s nice to have an early ‘80s bike with one set...

It’s nice to have an early ‘80s bike with one set of bottle bosses.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5694_1102db757d27418d525421c7e76fcd10c21cfd9b.jpeg

Or a...
06-03-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 487
Posted By urbanknight

Loved hearing the "Liggettisms" every...

Loved hearing the "Liggettisms" every tour.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3,951
Views: 94,231
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'd like 'em better if they were Toyotas instead...

I'd like 'em better if they were Toyotas instead of Suzukis, but still fun as hell to drive.
06-03-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 535
Posted By bulgie

Tell the perp that any excess metal was evolved...

Tell the perp that any excess metal was evolved out of bicycles long ago. For over 150 years, every possible scheme has been tried to make them lighter. "How much does it weigh?" is practically the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 283
Posted By mschwett

I ride on urban roads with plenty of bits of...

I ride on urban roads with plenty of bits of pointy stuff in the street and have not had a ride ending puncture in 5,000 plus miles on GP5000 S TR tubeless. while I’m sure there are very marginally...
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