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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27,299
Views: 3,249,937
Posted By SpedFast

New roads means new pics. Right? :)

New roads means new pics. Right? :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27,299
Views: 3,249,937
Posted By essiemyra

I got out early this morning and got a 22 mile...

I got out early this morning and got a 22 mile ride. I found some new roads to ride and one follows the river. I need to explore that one a little more. Hopefully tomorrow am I will do that.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By fooferdoggie

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.

feel free. ya we are worn did about 40 miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By John E

Make that Happy Grandfathers' Day! We're the real...

Make that Happy Grandfathers' Day! We're the real C&V. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By noobinsf

My kids are spending a few weeks with their...

My kids are spending a few weeks with their grandparents in Illinois and Wisconsin, so I was out today. This was my first ride in almost a year and a half, ever since we moved. I’m seriously out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By rosefarts

I'm beginning to think that this is a case of...

I'm beginning to think that this is a case of looking for a problem.

I hot wax my chains and I was about due to swap to my next freshly waxed chain. It was the only thing on my bike maintenance...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 250
Posted By base2

A bike got dumped at the Co-Op with the exact...

A bike got dumped at the Co-Op with the exact same issue, but one chain stay only. It was given to me for "disposal."

I used wooden blocks in a vice to resmoosh the chain stays to equal oval...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 145
Posted By Ron Damon

I never did. That's why I sold it. It had excess...

I never did. That's why I sold it. It had excess range and I wasn't willing to pay for it with the excess weight of the hub. Around that time, wide range cogsets started to hit the market so I jumped...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 432
Posted By crankythunder

Ignor Koyote. I do not critique other...

Ignor Koyote.

I do not critique other people on the road. that is a symptom of a very shallow person.

I enjoy riding with everybody and everyone. I do not care if you are a Lycra clad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By gravityhurts

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so...

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By squirtdad

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on...

I was about to ask about the cages and straps on clipless pedals...... now it makes sense
Forum: Touring
06-16-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,118
Views: 434,471
Posted By indyfabz

Young ibises nesting this morning, and the...

Young ibises nesting this morning, and the obligatory photo of Lucy.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6216_d35a91b8d12e69e42ac57e41a061012e16cf807d.jpeg...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 121
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 432
Posted By Koyote

That's fascinating. Perhaps you should make a...

That's fascinating. Perhaps you should make a spreadsheet.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 96
Posted By Steve B.

I have once ordered a mail order complete bike,...

I have once ordered a mail order complete bike, had a warranty claim on the frame cracking that was settled to some of my satisfaction, but I hate the thought of having to box up and ship a frame or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 434,286
Posted By DowneyDude

Thank to everyone who has shared their knowledge...

Thank to everyone who has shared their knowledge of these bikea on this thread. It haa been very useful in building up my 700!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By Trakhak

Gorgeous. Before you decide one way or the...

Gorgeous.

Before you decide one way or the other on getting rid of the decals, maybe consider picking up some red toe straps (vintage straps are available on eBay and Etsy, among other sources) or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Are you sure the replacement hanger had the der...

Are you sure the replacement hanger had the der screwed in "square" with the hole? Most replacement hangers are made of relatively soft Al and cross threading the der mounting bolt (fine threading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,317
Posted By Doug Fattic

If this was my frame (and I'm a builder that...

If this was my frame (and I'm a builder that likes to carve lugs so I can appreciate yours but won't be riding a frame that doesn't have my name on it), I'd use tubulars because they give the most...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By fooferdoggie

sounds like a connection issue or wheel sensor...

sounds like a connection issue or wheel sensor issue. what control do you have? the connections there could be an issue or the wheel magnet mine rotates on its own over time.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By TmMc

You did not say what make your tandem is. In...

You did not say what make your tandem is. In looking up online tandems that have Bosch Gen 4 CX motors, found that a couple have their motor located at rear BB and a couple have their motor at front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,275
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, All who have been following this tool...

Kurt, All who have been following this tool loaning process,

I have been blessed with a second VAR bottom bracket tap set through our friend at Shop Dog Bikes. I would like to take this new tool...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By DougRNS

The mighty Pirates took 2 out of 3 against the...

The mighty Pirates took 2 out of 3 against the Rockies. Sorry LAJ ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By Mojo31

Got back from vacation last night. We stayed on a...

Got back from vacation last night. We stayed on a private island that has a 43 room resort. At most there were 20 guests on any night.

One of those guests was a former Army Ranger and graduate of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By dddd

Nice looking bike there, my old CAAD3 runs the...

Nice looking bike there, my old CAAD3 runs the same 1" Kestrel EMS fork.

Noting that Trek used stainless rear (which a high-powered magnet can distinguish) dropouts on their early bonded-aluminum...
Forum: Introductions
06-16-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 33
Posted By MonsieurChrono

Hello from Occitania, France!

I realized I never properly introduced myself, though I have made some posts already :)

I am cycling mostly around Pic Saint-Loup and South Cévennes, beautiful mountain regions in the South of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By brewerkz

www.ebay.com/itm/326127438292?itmmeta=01J0HG2PRGX2...

www.ebay.com/itm/326127438292?itmmeta=01J0HG2PRGX2QNNE6RS6B0TK82&hash=item4beeb5c9d4:g:awQAAOSwGLJl43Zz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4CXgagj0nj9pMfUQiiopfihbKeLTHSlt%2Bc70vt5ha32Ue1oEGTxv3VQ2OK5mCG8lbjv9eI237...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By mschwett

but isn't it an amazing feeling riding with a 15+...

but isn't it an amazing feeling riding with a 15+ mph tailwind, you can go 25+ without killing yourself and it's completely silent!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By smd4

Classy looking build.

Classy looking build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 166
Posted By bikemig

This is my 1979 Trek 510 with Ishiwata tubing;...

This is my 1979 Trek 510 with Ishiwata tubing; it's a fine bike. This is likely the same color as your old Trek.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 432
Posted By squirtdad

this is me except no checking messages or...

this is me except no checking messages or playlist

one thing to note is that the drop on a lot of modern bikes is such that riding on the hoods is lower that is was with classic bikes, if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 503
Posted By dddd

You never know when a vintage bike's "history"...

You never know when a vintage bike's "history" will strike and perhaps bite you.

Riding my old Bianchi one day, noticed a creak from the bar area.

At home, I intended to loosen the clamp bolt,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By DougRNS

I can cut all my lawns in 25 minutes and i like...

I can cut all my lawns in 25 minutes and i like it that way.
Lawns.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,821
Posted By jamesdak

Well originally I was going to take out the Krapf...

Well originally I was going to take out the Krapf but changed my mind and got the Pacenti ready. But as I headed out I heard a ticking that sounded almost like a spoke hitting something. Couldn't see...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 145
Posted By Ron Damon

It was a nice ride. It's the bike I regret...

It was a nice ride. It's the bike I regret selling.
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Yes, we know the SDD is discontinued. We discussed it here when SRAM announced it several years ago. From discussions here many many years...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 250
Posted By AdventureManCO

Ah! Well, that makes sense. I suppose the...

Ah! Well, that makes sense. I suppose the missing component to all this is what the alignment looked like before the chain stays got all bulged out. That would be telling. Maybe the seat stays...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 89
Posted By Kontact

Short answer - use a "9 speed" MTB derailleur...

Short answer - use a "9 speed" MTB derailleur with your 10 speed road shifters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 314
Posted By KCT1986

Shimano, (whose position is elbow-out for...

Shimano, (whose position is elbow-out for stressed spokes) recommended the following in the early days of disc brakes.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By MoAlpha

Today, a guy on the local cycling group text...

Today, a guy on the local cycling group text encouraged all the dads to recreate the event which made them dads in the first place. That was all very well, but now I need to find a specimen cup and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 166
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep, in fact I saw a blue one just yesterday (too...

Yep, in fact I saw a blue one just yesterday (too big for me)!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 89
Posted By Crankycrank

Here's a chart that can answer all your...

Here's a chart that can answer all your questions. Top has columns for Pull Ratio, Gear compatibility, etc. Bicycle Cassettes & Drivetrains - Google Sheets ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By dddd

Look like early Shimano, made to emulate a car...

Look like early Shimano, made to emulate a car shifter?

Shimano made some cool stem levers, I turned this pair from 1973 into DT levers, for a sporting ride:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 432
Posted By Ghazmh

Hoods most of the time Drops ...

Hoods

most of the time

Drops

when I want to lower my frontal area and am hammering away in the zone

Tops
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By LAJ

Hell started about 130 in yesterday. It was mid...

Hell started about 130 in yesterday. It was mid 90's and a headwind from the south, and I was almost to Wyoming, heading south.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By Crankycrank

+1. A new hanger still needs to have the...

+1. A new hanger still needs to have the alignment checked. Do that first and if still having issues let us know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By Kontact

Scratched my skinny carbon itch - plus Dura Ace!

When I was getting into cycling fat tubes were stiff and light. So the first bike I chose for myself was a Cannondale 3.0. And it was a good bike. In the years since I have come to appreciate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By big john

The famous Climb to Kaiser ride. I remember that...

The famous Climb to Kaiser ride. I remember that story well.

My worst one was a loop of Angeles Crest Hwy to Hwy 39. It's 80+ miles with 8K+ feet. I had done it several times but this day it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 432
Posted By urbanknight

They're thinking, "Why is that guy staring at me...

They're thinking, "Why is that guy staring at me instead of scanning the road ahead? Better get into a more stable position in case they go down near me, even though my back is aching."
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4,753
Views: 118,562
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

For me hell starts at about 90 if working or...

For me hell starts at about 90 if working or exercising, 100 if sipping margaritas on a chaise lounge. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 166
Posted By bikemig

The Treks with Ishiwata tubing are fine bikes as...

The Treks with Ishiwata tubing are fine bikes as well and if you hunt around, you can find a bike similar to the one you used to own.
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