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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm 3 episodes in of my 4th time watching right...

I'm 3 episodes in of my 4th time watching right now. Kinda taking my time, just one episode a week or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By badger1

Call me old fashioned, or just old but that RMOT,...

Call me old fashioned, or just old but that RMOT, my mostest favouritest track on my mostest favouritest Miles Davis album (studio live version here).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqNTltOGh5c
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 225
Posted By mstateglfr

This will sound condescending, but it is really...

This will sound condescending, but it is really just meant to be direct- if you think your current oem stock wheels are SRAM Rival, you don't need to spend $1200 on a carbon wheelset.

With that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 994
Posted By Duragrouch

Yep, sounds like not worth the effort, unless you...

Yep, sounds like not worth the effort, unless you enjoy frame restoration, a lot of effort. I used to know folks who told me about previous jobs, where there were others that would have frames...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By TMonk

On that note, I just learned that a close...

On that note, I just learned that a close friend's dad's college buddy would toke up with Bill Walton back in the LA days. I know that's three steps removed, but I know my friend's dad somewhat...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 225
Posted By PromptCritical

I started running 32mm Conti GP5000 tires with...

I started running 32mm Conti GP5000 tires with 55psi and the ride quality was amazing compared to 23/25mm @ 95psi.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 87
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Same here. My tires are bulletproof by the time...

Same here. My tires are bulletproof by the time I change 'em out :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,986
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

Hi Alan, Just sent you a PM. Cheers, Van

Hi Alan,
Just sent you a PM.
Cheers,
Van
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By BillyD

Bite me, whippersnapper!

Bite me, whippersnapper!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 319
Posted By branko_76

Funny you should mention yellow fenders and...

Funny you should mention yellow fenders and Chicago in the same post.

I found a yellow Sprite lying in the street with no back wheel so I threw it in the back of my F150. It's been in my garage...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By BillyD

Congrats! :beer:

Congrats! :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 319
Posted By balindamood

I have the older yellow.

I have the older yellow.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By BillyD

My favorite classical piece.

My favorite classical piece.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By LAJ

11mm then.

11mm then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 319
Posted By branko_76

. My 5-speed "Sprite", not nearly as nice or...

.
My 5-speed "Sprite", not nearly as nice or interesting as the others in this thread but it's been getting me around town since about 1999...

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I got another groundscore today! Craftsman 7/16...

I got another groundscore today! Craftsman 7/16 deep socket 1/4" drive. :bday:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q_lsRLJhcA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 225
Posted By cyclezen

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle... ...

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle...
First, don;t take my comments as condescending, just some experience from experience.
Good Wheels are great ! Always an important part of cycling at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,435
Posted By rccardr

Today. But then, nobody wanted mid-century...

Today.
But then, nobody wanted mid-century furniture or 1970 Plymouth Cudas 20 years ago (so a bunch got given away, destroyed, junked or rotted away).
Who knows what the future will bring?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,176
Views: 540,661
Posted By cjefferds

72 Super Course repurposed with 80s mtb cockpit...

72 Super Course repurposed with 80s mtb cockpit and drivetrain. Old school hybrid bike! ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
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: 21
Views: 225
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: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By DougRNS

Caribbean vibe. Might entice some who are...

Caribbean vibe. Might entice some who are inclined to light up a fatty.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 225
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: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3,430
Views: 80,378
Posted By gnome

getting older sucks. I bent over slightly wrong...

getting older sucks. I bent over slightly wrong picking my change of clothes from commuting and tweaked my lower back. It's still sore and stiff several hours later. now I know why old people are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 319
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: 1,050
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: 449,824
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: 21
Views: 225
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: 21
Views: 319
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: 164
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: 3,024
Views: 883,784
Posted By bwilli88

My Surly Steam roller ...

My Surly Steam roller
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20230829_133520750_hdr_930a31bdbea5729ee6dbb38d6b9706c4ba9349d4.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 34
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: 5
Views: 110
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: 21
Views: 225
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: 21
Views: 319
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: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,435
Posted By SurferRosa

I think it's false to assume that about younger...

I think it's false to assume that about younger generations. They have taste, style and a love for their environment too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,311
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: 3,430
Views: 80,378
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: 5
Views: 131
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: 5
Views: 131
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: 181
Views: 7,435
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: 872,886
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: 592
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: 26
Views: 405
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: 26
Views: 405
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: 26
Views: 405
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: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,090
Posted By shelbyfv

:deadhorse:

:deadhorse:
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-28-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
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: 21
Views: 319
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: 6,465
Views: 604,679
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.
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