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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3,407
Views: 80,051
Posted By DougRNS

We're in! First night at the new place. 30...

We're in! First night at the new place. 30 minute commute turns into 10. Changing my wake up time by 20 minutes

Time, you only get so much so use it wisely.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 182
Posted By PeteHski

I wouldn’t get too hung up about wheel weight. A...

I wouldn’t get too hung up about wheel weight. A 1500g set would be plenty light enough for a casual 230 lb rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 182
Posted By PeteHski

SRAM Rival doesn’t include the wheels. On your...

SRAM Rival doesn’t include the wheels. On your Trek Domane the Factory wheels will be Bontrager Paradigm, which are a budget alloy model but wide at 25mm internal width. This is actually pretty good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 277
Posted By cudak888

Beware, there were two yellows used on the 27"...

Beware, there were two yellows used on the 27" Sprites. Never found fenders for this one, so I went full malaise-era-McDonalds:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By H2Rick

Nice work, Dan !!! For everyone's info, CCM...

Nice work, Dan !!!
For everyone's info, CCM originally stood for Canada Cycle & Motor, founded in 1899.
Yes, they made bicycles from the get-go but also got involved in the automobile biz in 1903...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 449,804
Posted By SpedFast

I couldn't resist. I had to go back to the trail....

I couldn't resist. I had to go back to the trail. It must be my lowly MTB beginnings haha. Got my 25 in and it was a fun ride. This was the smoothest part of the trail. Most of it is covered in roots...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 182
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Of the three I would choose the FFWD wheels -- I...

Of the three I would choose the FFWD wheels -- I have its F4R FCC wheels -- which are well made and has DT Swiss hubs. If you want to save some money buy the same wheels with FFWD hubs instead; they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 277
Posted By balindamood

I rode all over Tokyo in the mid-1980's on my...

I rode all over Tokyo in the mid-1980's on my father's yellow Raleigh Sprite. It is still in the top of the barn, waiting for me to find a replacement rear (yellow) fender.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 159
Posted By bruce19

I have no problem with closing the former.

I have no problem with closing the former.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3,023
Views: 883,744
Posted By bwilli88

My Surly Steam roller ...

My Surly Steam roller
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 23
Posted By 1simplexnut

FS - ATAX 25mm quill seatpost !

I have a couple of 25mm atax quill seat posts that I would like to move on to a new home.
Perhaps someone out there has a need ?

These were new old stock 25.8mm originally and have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 81
Posted By sweeks

"Lets eat kids" "Let's eat, kids" Punctuation...

"Lets eat kids"
"Let's eat, kids"
Punctuation saves lives! :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 182
Posted By Jughed

The stock wheels/tires on my Trek were bad, the...

The stock wheels/tires on my Trek were bad, the wheels were very bad. Heavy, slow, bad bearings and freehub… you have a better stock wheel set.


First upgrade was GP5000’s. Instant difference....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 277
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: wonder if it could be...

-----

:thumb:

wonder if it could be something they had in the barn for use on one of the muscle bike, or other juvenile, models and when they ran short of the bare metal ones they just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,297
Posted By good4u

5/1 20.3 miles 5/2 21.5 5/6 22.5 5/8 25.7 ...

5/1 20.3 miles
5/2 21.5
5/6 22.5
5/8 25.7
5/10 25.4
5/12 20.6
5/13 21.9
5/14 21.5
5/24 14.8
5/25 25.8
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,407
Views: 80,051
Posted By big john

Today my friend, who used to be fast on doubles,...

Today my friend, who used to be fast on doubles, told me about meeting Bill Walton at the Death Valley double around 2005. Bill had done the century route and my friend had come in first on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It should be the other way around. The daily...

It should be the other way around. The daily commute should be done on the tubeless tires. I don't know how often you go to 'the cottage'. If it's a seasonal thing then you don't want tubeless. YOu...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By shelbyfv

If you need 38s for pavement, 35s for other...

If you need 38s for pavement, 35s for other wouldn't make much sense.:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 7,262
Posted By bboy314

Those are also highly subjective qualities, so I...

Those are also highly subjective qualities, so I don’t think it’s surprising that most folks of the younger generations don’t necessarily agree.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5,412
Views: 872,831
Posted By big john

San Francisquito to Dry Gulch to Lake Hughes road...

San Francisquito to Dry Gulch to Lake Hughes road (where the pic was taken) to Liz Lake road to San Fran to Spunky and down Bouquet. Sun came out around Lake Hughes, which is full, as is Lake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 539
Posted By cb400bill

More pics. Picture by Robert 1 | 34235474 |...

More pics. Picture by Robert 1 | 34235474 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34235474)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By bboy314

Based on the photos, this bike needs a chain,...

Based on the photos, this bike needs a chain, chainrings, UG cassette (so new wheel and FW/cassette, as far as most shops are concerned). So the estimate given is not at all unreasonable. It’s easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By jdawginsc

Depending on where the OP lives, Wheels are...

Depending on where the OP lives, Wheels are sometimes priced really low in this market and a co-op might have something with a decently in shape HG free hub.

They likely would also have cheap new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By ARider2

The chainrings and cogs look totally worn out and...

The chainrings and cogs look totally worn out and surely the cause of the skipping. The 250 Euro estimate seems reasonable to replace the chain, cassette and crankset at a local bike shop given the...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-28-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By Robvolz

We are simply more fun that you!! Kidding....

We are simply more fun that you!!

Kidding. People have put together wonderful programs. Fan of riding around listening to the Talking Heads, there is a ride for that.

Tour de Franzia….yup
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 277
Posted By cudak888

I've been thinking about it ever since I saw it,...

I've been thinking about it ever since I saw it, and only had time to check it right now.

The '70 catalog - the only one that shows the ladies' model - demonstrates the shifter cable dipping down...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,620
Posted By rsbob

Good advice. I topped up and over the...

Good advice. I topped up and over the recommended on my other tires. Time to order another bottle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By genejockey

Okay, so I went to the OP's Imgur link...

Okay, so I went to the OP's Imgur link (https://imgur.com/a/skipping-gears-szQaRpj), And based on this picture, the chain and the big ring at least are shot. The chain is not nestling down into the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 354
Posted By merlinextraligh

Arguably, having the data, and using it well is...

Arguably, having the data, and using it well is more important as we age. As you get older, it’s harder to recover, and easier to get sick and injured. So if you’re going to train, being smart in how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,485
Posted By pepperbelly

Neigh!

Neigh!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,620
Posted By rsbob

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K...

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K and replaced 4iiii power meter battery/recalibrate/synch with Garmin.

It was a real PITA cleaning all the stuck sealant from the rim. Took about an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 102
Posted By FBinNY

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as...

A common possibility if the stem were inserted as low as possible.

Steerers are all butted, or otherwise reinforced, at their base. So the ID tapers starting 2-3" from the bottom.

If the prior...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 7,262
Posted By genejockey

Pish and tosh. It's part of the whole. Maybe...

Pish and tosh. It's part of the whole. Maybe there are some who only like to collect old bikes and not ride them, but most of us acquire them and keep them to ride them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 7,262
Posted By genejockey

First, I remember looking at my 2020 Canyon with...

First, I remember looking at my 2020 Canyon with its carbon fiber frame and disc brakes, and the whole groupset and wheels all in black, and thinking it looked more purposeful than my other bikes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 7,262
Posted By SurferRosa

I have wrecked my steel frames, multiple times. ...

I have wrecked my steel frames, multiple times. Never had to "get a price quote for the repair." :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 43,200
Posted By Hproduguidon

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 43,200
Posted By Hproduguidon

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 354
Posted By MoAlpha

Moreover, the age is irrelevant.

Moreover, the age is irrelevant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6,464
Views: 604,620
Posted By jadmt

finally a ride long enough not to be...

finally a ride long enough not to be embarrassed....well maybe a just a little embarrassed......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,067
Posted By NumbersGuy

You also stated the frames look identical, which...

You also stated the frames look identical, which has subsequently been shown to not even be close to true as there are significant differences which are clearly visible. Makes it very questionable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By genejockey

If they're tight enough. I've had my 7200...

If they're tight enough. I've had my 7200 shifter try to drop me down a cog on a steep pitch - my fault since I hadn't played with friction shifter since I was 15, and Gerald Ford was President.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,297
Posted By jadmt

No goals other than to get a couple 100 mile...

No goals other than to get a couple 100 mile rides in.
05/03 45 miles.
05/04 19 miles
05/06 20 miles
05/08 24 miles
05/09 60 miles
05/11 26 miles
05/13 61 miles
05/14 49 miles
05/15 62 miles
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 208
Posted By indyfabz

And I remember the opening credits for The...

And I remember the opening credits for The Flintstones where Fred slid down his brontosaurus excavator. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By Trakhak

Possibly, and the chain being positioned on the...

Possibly, and the chain being positioned on the second-smallest sprocket may be a coincidence, but there or on the smallest sprocket is where I expected to see the chain before the photos showed up....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 81
Posted By FBinNY

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm...

Short answer, you need to replace it with a 2mm brass nipple of the same overall length.

Longer answer, you might consider how and why the nipple broke and consider replacing the spokes if they're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,431
Posted By pdlamb

No, not really. Sampling rate is how frequently...

No, not really. Sampling rate is how frequently the internal electronics calculates the position. It'll then be post-processed and smoothed to reduce the jitter from noise in individual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By genejockey

What it sounds like, to me, is nothing to do with...

What it sounds like, to me, is nothing to do with the cassette or the chain. It sounds like your shifter is slipping.

With friction shifting, the screw that holds the shifter on also provides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By Trakhak

In at least partial defense of the bike shop...

In at least partial defense of the bike shop person who came up with the figure of 240 Euros:

The shop employee saw that this was not someone who was way into bikes but one who just wanted to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 539
Posted By John E

"A [bike with] rose [cutouts] by any other name...

"A [bike with] rose [cutouts] by any other name ..."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 333
Posted By Highmass

As far as I can see, your bike has Shimano 105...

As far as I can see, your bike has Shimano 105 Golden Arrow components. The rear hub should have 126mm spacing. Old 126mm 7 speed wheels (Even in very good condition) are usually very cheap, if you...
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