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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,075
Posted By Jughed

Unexpected thunderstorms… 29 fake miles...

Unexpected thunderstorms…

29 fake miles including Mt Ventoux.

Ventoux kicks my behind every time.

Cramped up/bonked out at the top.

Headed to the French Alps in 3 weeks - need to work...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,812
Posted By Duragrouch

Yep, the newer fork measures a couple less than...

Yep, the newer fork measures a couple less than 110mm by eye, and about 8mm longer for the old fork sounds just about right. Fortunately, both forks are fine, and I'll keep them with their respective...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,812
Posted By Ron Damon

Sorry, I don't have a link as I live in...

Sorry, I don't have a link as I live in Indonesia. It's these 44mm jobs:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 28,044
Views: 4,613,406
Posted By adventurepdx

Since I've basically worked from home over the...

Since I've basically worked from home over the last five years, bike commuting does not really exist for me. But I've had my Raleigh Superbe since 2016, and did use it during my active commute days....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Riding in the drops generally has the additional...

Riding in the drops generally has the additional advantage of shifting more weight over the front wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,075
Posted By rsbob

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the...

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the California high/back country when I lived there and lightning storms are no joke. Talk about feeling vulnerable with no place to hide. Think we had aluminum...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,286
Views: 656,820
Posted By Sierra_rider

This afternoon's ride: ...

This afternoon's ride:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240529_163617675_5a3f8cb5e73f4c27beee9f9ccb68d469a88d851d.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,075
Posted By rsbob

Only? :eek: Faked it today while it rained -...

Only? :eek:

Faked it today while it rained - again. 17 miles with 1300’ with a spike to 2,000 Watts (because ZWIFT screwed up). Watched a French murder mystery series on Netflix to keep from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By bulgie

I got a nicer one for free (how's that for...

I got a nicer one for free (how's that for one-upsmanship?)
I was hauling home remodel trash to the transfer station (aka dump) and there on top of the pile was a sweet Peugeot mixte, classic...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 252
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I have used LordGun for many tires purchases....

Yea I have used LordGun for many tires purchases. I can get them to my place in Florida faster and cheaper than I can from California. Typically 3 to 4 days from Italy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3,620
Views: 1,010,864
Posted By JeffAP60

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1681/20240512_182824_7f2aabb83d6dc825e275cbf8335f61801d1c1c9a.jpg
Trek DS1, yard sale purchase, I couldn't believe it was for sale sitting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Wildwood

Coming up on the 25th anniversary of the 'triple'...

Coming up on the 25th anniversary of the 'triple' Seussmobile pic. Dam I'm old.

Oh yeah, Now. I just wish to ride them all. Vintage, modern, eroad....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 252
Posted By posse

Had good experience with Lordgun on my last...

Had good experience with Lordgun on my last Continental purchase.
Forum: Southern California
05-29-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2,943
Views: 384,574
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday I did 25 miles and 2100 feet of...

Wednesday I did 25 miles and 2100 feet of climbing. Today I decided to climb around the hills in Pasadena. Before climbing I did 1 lap around the Rose Bowl and tried catching a cyclist who was going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 400
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, had a chance to finally take this one out...

Well, had a chance to finally take this one out on a little be longer of a ride and for not doing anything to it regarding cleaning/maintenance, it rides like a really, really nice bike. Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By obrentharris

My deepest condolences Neal. Brent

My deepest condolences Neal.
Brent
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Biker395

Oh, I miss those days! ...

Oh, I miss those days!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1147x695/evan_s_first_ride_2_a8fdbeea6d0cc7c138f3d851d8c2922068070238.jpg
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 321
Posted By Ron Damon

"Burgos sólo tiene dos estaciones, la de...

"Burgos sólo tiene dos estaciones, la de autobuses e invierno."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,075
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm back home from work, so I got a real outdoor...

I'm back home from work, so I got a real outdoor ride in today...31.5 miles and 4400' of gain. Also scored a Strava KOM, only had to hold 355 watts for about 11 minutes to get it. I used this ride to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 505
Posted By indyfabz

IMO, you should ignore. He’s just trying to egg...

IMO, you should ignore. He’s just trying to egg on.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3,526
Views: 82,889
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

"You're looking good tonight, toots." ...

"You're looking good tonight, toots."

-works every time
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 213
Posted By FBinNY

This isn't a spacecraft or race car. Nor is a...

This isn't a spacecraft or race car. Nor is a headset a rivet.

It's a bicycle headset, designed and dimensioned to be installed easily in a bike shop, using bike shop tools.

Good technique and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 400
Posted By bulgie

Yeah I guessed the lugs were HJ in post #4, and...

Yeah I guessed the lugs were HJ in post #4, and said the shell was a Cinelli.
Look at the third picture in post #9 for confirmation that the shell is Cinelli. You may need to rotate your head 180°...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3,029
Views: 884,491
Posted By jamesdak

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad: ...

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x709/20240518_181949_28d95d157761266bfb8e9a78b2c49be1534a16ea.jpg
How it was picked up ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,526
Views: 82,889
Posted By big john

I always liked the old sedan delivery cars. ...

I always liked the old sedan delivery cars.
https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/an1114/an1114-197287/images/an1114-197287_2@2x.jpg?1415837609000
Chevy sold these for a while. I planned to bring a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,559
Posted By Pompiere

I wasn't intending to participate in the On The...

I wasn't intending to participate in the On The Road Again Project Challenge this year, but since I got this Univega frame for almost nothing, I thought maybe I could put it together completely from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-29-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By wayold

If you don't like it you can just get rid of the...

If you don't like it you can just get rid of the Future Shock. Several folks now make a rigid rod that replaces the Future Shock cartridge. Eliminates the give in the front end and saves 150-200g...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 805
Posted By FBinNY

Not being there to see exactly what happened, I...

Not being there to see exactly what happened, I won't comment on blame.

However, the description reminds me of one of my pet peeves. I'll be riding on a 2 lane with a car behind and one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 213
Posted By rccardr

Nothing beats the right tool for the job, used...

Nothing beats the right tool for the job, used correctly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 521
Posted By indyfabz

Wut

Wut
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 321
Posted By indyfabz

That’s what I was thinking. IME, even small...

That’s what I was thinking. IME, even small villages in Spain had a bar or little market where you could get water, if not more, even on a Sunday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,091
Posted By bwilli88

Well, I never ended up with a chainstay cripmer. ...

Well, I never ended up with a chainstay cripmer. But
I still needed one and nlerner stated in post #5 that he used a bench vise.
Well I had a cool little bench vise I made while I was in college...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3,526
Views: 82,889
Posted By indyfabz

Looks like a hearse’s little brother.

Looks like a hearse’s little brother.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 606,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Rode the Snake River Canon for 28.6 fake miles...

Rode the Snake River Canon for 28.6 fake miles and 1.2K fake feet today. Legs were felt really good today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 505
Posted By indyfabz

People made such comments?

People made such comments?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By Velo Mule

Wow, this is like a wine cellar where the good...

Wow, this is like a wine cellar where the good wines are more accessible and the really special stuff is in the back room hidden away.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,205
Posted By big john

I've said it for years, the people make the ride....

I've said it for years, the people make the ride. All those club rides over the same routes are made fun by having friends along. Little competitions, jokes and razzing, stories, and just friendship...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By Wildwood

Started (as an adult) around 1981/82 with friends...

Started (as an adult) around 1981/82 with friends as summer training for winter skiing. Los Gatos, CA so Santa Cruz Mts. Had 2 friends that offered spare bikes for me to ride until early Spring 1985...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By Mad Honk

Complete with cobwebs! How cool? Smiles, MH

Complete with cobwebs! How cool? Smiles, MH
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,553
Posted By Caliwild

Well, I guess I'll just ignore the thread I...

Well, I guess I'll just ignore the thread I started...

https://legendsofwindemere.files.wordpress.com/2022/12/15-7-tips-monster-creation.png?w=584&h=372
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,205
Posted By Biker395

Yea, I have to agree. I ride alone most of the...

Yea, I have to agree. I ride alone most of the time (more a matter of convenience and the fact that I am mostly retired), but I really enjoy good company. The way I look at it, people are wildcards....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By nlerner

I seem to have amassed a collection of...

I seem to have amassed a collection of possibilities. Might even have a CF fork in the back room (where I keep the better forks)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 157
Posted By Mad Honk

Well it might be the mighty wind that is creating...

Well it might be the mighty wind that is creating the tick, and I won't be snide and talk about lubricating the ankles. But have you tried tucking the shoe laces inside the other laces in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5,414
Views: 873,502
Posted By Biker395

Distant cloudburst in the Owens Valley ...

Distant cloudburst in the Owens Valley

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1471/more_sage_love_8711f581a8c1df65648387efd9cb47767fbff7a2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 52,428
Posted By Pompiere

I wasn't intending to participate in the On The...

I wasn't intending to participate in the On The Road Again Project Challenge this year, but since I got this Univega frame for almost nothing, I thought maybe I could put it together completely from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 52,428
Posted By AdventureManCO

So glad to see this one moving around again!

So glad to see this one moving around again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,158
Posted By John E

That's where our friend with the Charlie...

That's where our friend with the Charlie [Harding]'s Shed thread comes in. :)
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 435
Posted By mtnbud

I believe what you are doing is also called a hub...

I believe what you are doing is also called a hub and spoke tour. I've done a few of those. One thing to consider outside of campgrounds is dry camping on public lands such as National Forest and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By AdventureManCO

Internal frame routing = sophistication. Even...

Internal frame routing = sophistication. Even some Confente's had internal cable routing, so.....


Or the TT cracks and that's that.


The color on that frame is actually pretty cool. I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 52,428
Posted By Mad Honk

daverup , In accordance with the Flower...

daverup ,
In accordance with the Flower Moon it has been ordained that you have now been added to the recipient list of the Box O' Crap. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
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