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03-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By roadcrankr

Shoot. Is that a Galmozzi thang? Never knew they...

Shoot. Is that a Galmozzi thang? Never knew they put a stamp there! Pretty cool.
03-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 218
Posted By roadcrankr

Difficult situation for you. Tri bike with an...

Difficult situation for you. Tri bike with an ovalized collar and low production quantities.
I recommend approaching Ritchey to see if they kept a stash.
I took the below screenshot of an old...
03-13-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By roadcrankr

Sometimes I look at my 65-69 category - mostly...

Sometimes I look at my 65-69 category - mostly after a huge uphill sprint effort that placed me in the high-hundreds overall!
Makes me feel better about a top ten for my age group. Today, I earned...
03-11-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By roadcrankr

How times change, huh? I ride a 50/34 compact...

How times change, huh? I ride a 50/34 compact with an 11-30 cassette. Recently expanded from a 28.
Ended up using my new bail-out gear a fair number of times! We were out of our minds to climb...
03-11-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By roadcrankr

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at...

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at about the 3,500 foot level.
The sun disappeared behind the clouds, making for a somewhat frigid descent.
My best climbing days are a distant memory...
03-10-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 741
Posted By roadcrankr

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause...

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause a driver several seconds of delay and they go ballistic.
I rode down a slightly twisty road recently, with six vehicles ahead of me and maybe two...
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By roadcrankr

Fantastic frameset. Throw a photo up here, man. ...

Fantastic frameset. Throw a photo up here, man.
And, its a "fork," not "forks." :)
03-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 423
Posted By roadcrankr

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing,...

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing, even after fifty years and a quarter-million cycling miles.
Trusting motorists only goes so far, though. My ride yesterday proved the final straw in...
03-08-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 423
Posted By roadcrankr

Thanks for those links, which did not pop up...

Thanks for those links, which did not pop up during my various searches.
I like the ideas put forth within my thread, as well. Right now making me lean towards a helmet mount version.
And I...
03-07-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By roadcrankr

I managed a nice late-morning forty-miler in my...

I managed a nice late-morning forty-miler in my favorite cool & cloudy weather.
At 4 o'clock, the skies unleashed hail and huge downpours, here near the bottom of GMR.
Crazy! So happy we replaced...
03-01-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,379
Posted By roadcrankr

Personally, I never use Shimano's coated cables....

Personally, I never use Shimano's coated cables. The coating comes off too easily and can impact cable movement.
If you don't feel up to the task, take it back to the shop and demand they replace it...
02-29-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,379
Posted By roadcrankr

Definitely the shifter. Sensitive to gummy grease...

Definitely the shifter. Sensitive to gummy grease or a piece of grit.
You missed the best time to perform a thorough cleaning during cable & housing replacement.
As a last resort, one can find new...
02-27-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By roadcrankr

When Caltrans closes GMR, they simply put gates...

When Caltrans closes GMR, they simply put gates down at either end.
Over the past five years, I saw gates down a dozen times. Just dismount and heave your bike over.
Highly doubt any ice patches...
02-26-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By roadcrankr

A fellow member stepped forward to assist in my...

A fellow member stepped forward to assist in my time of need. :beer:
Thanks, everyone, for ideas and support.
02-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By roadcrankr

I just found a spare washer. PM me and I will...

I just found a spare washer. PM me and I will mail it to you.
This comes off an identical DA headset like yours, and fits in the cutout.
The headset came with a used fork I bought on eBay many...
02-25-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By roadcrankr

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I...

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I just popped open a NIB 7410. No cutout like Steel1 said.
I imagine a large generic lock washer will work, if the aesthetics don't bother you.
Just...
02-21-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By roadcrankr

Is this doo-hickey a "claw?" Never heard it...

Is this doo-hickey a "claw?" Never heard it called that. You need one of these, anyway.
...
02-20-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,941
Posted By roadcrankr

$300 plus $73 shipping does not look risky to me....

$300 plus $73 shipping does not look risky to me. Even using Bikeflights, finding a lower shipping price seems doubtful.
Personally, I would roll the dice. The seller lists some high-end cycling...
02-19-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,302
Posted By roadcrankr

Charlie got this right, despite a few bombastic...

Charlie got this right, despite a few bombastic comments. lol
That '71 Cinelli deserves better. And Campy levers measure almost 3/4" closer to the handlebar.
And deliver superior braking and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,452
Posted By roadcrankr

The LBS sent my 9000 DA crankset to Shimano last...

The LBS sent my 9000 DA crankset to Shimano last week and I picked up a new DA 9200 today.
Style-wise, I liked the 9000 better, but it's hard to argue about getting new 50/34 rings.
My old set...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By roadcrankr

Those CX's use latex tubes; hence, the escaping...

Those CX's use latex tubes; hence, the escaping air. Sealant will only make a mess of things.
I own one 80's NOS CX in my collection, storing it in a closet. Very nice riding tubulars and worth...
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By roadcrankr

Clinchers? Some vintage rider wouldn't mind...

Clinchers? Some vintage rider wouldn't mind slapping these on a bike, in place of tubulars. lol
Looks like a rebuild, judging by the flanges. Yeah, maybe fifty or sixty bucks for the set. Not a big...
02-11-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 185
Posted By roadcrankr

Same screw as the left shifter.

Same screw as the left shifter.
02-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,075
Posted By roadcrankr

You totally misunderstood me. I basically said...

You totally misunderstood me. I basically said both the Graphene 2.0 and Conti Gatorskins ride harshly.
The Vittoria's sidewalls are very thick. This will never contribute to a supple ride. My...
02-11-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,075
Posted By roadcrankr

Those huge Graphene 2.0's would smooth out the...

Those huge Graphene 2.0's would smooth out the ride.
You could do better with tires using thinner sidewalls.
Vittoria advertises them as possessing a "supple" ride.
I judge them as one of the more...
02-11-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By roadcrankr

No wrong answer here, if you find a late-70's...

No wrong answer here, if you find a late-70's frame to match.
We used to scoff at fellow racers that went outside Campagnolo Nuovo or Super Record.
Then I rode an early Dura Ace and discovered it...
02-09-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 999
Posted By roadcrankr

Not much better than nice chrome on a Cinelli...

Not much better than nice chrome on a Cinelli crown & tips.
Photo taken a minute ago on my '73 with original paint and chrome.
Patina purina...that Pro begs for a full restore.
...
02-06-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 672
Posted By roadcrankr

Sorry. Just trying to help group members. Never...

Sorry. Just trying to help group members. Never thought it would offend so many sharp people here.
Oh, well, if it prevents one member from squandering a load of money, guess I did my job.
Just...
02-04-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 966
Posted By roadcrankr

The rack & bags combo will likely prevent water...

The rack & bags combo will likely prevent water from spraying on your butt.
Personally, I would find the larger tire providing a plusher ride, considering the added weight back there.
I own those...
02-04-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 247
Posted By roadcrankr

eBay actually provides decent shipping rates,...

eBay actually provides decent shipping rates, across a variety of methods.
Absent that, Bikeflights seems about the lowest. I believe they usually sub out to UPS or DHL.
02-04-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,092
Posted By roadcrankr

I just strap on my rechargeable lights. Better...

I just strap on my rechargeable lights.
Better for motorists to see you, than trying for style points.
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By roadcrankr

Looks a little like late-80's Chorus or Croce...

Looks a little like late-80's Chorus or Croce D'Aune (spelling?).
Well made and not worth a whole lot. Decent condition there, for their age.
Lose that dang kickstand...immediately. :lol:
01-26-24, 11:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 962
Posted By roadcrankr

Too funny! Just reminded me of something an LBS...

Too funny! Just reminded me of something an LBS owner told me, when I visited his shop to buy tubes.
Me: "I keep getting punctures near this intersection."
Shop owner: "Don't ride there anymore."
01-22-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 604
Posted By roadcrankr

Sorry, but this is simply not true. The...

Sorry, but this is simply not true. The informational 1099, of course, reports at gross, but anybody can utilize a form Schedule C to capture costs and selling expenses.
Where the casual seller will...
01-22-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By roadcrankr

Lately for me, multiple sightings of teenagers on...

Lately for me, multiple sightings of teenagers on minibikes on SoCal dedicated bike paths.
At least we hear them coming. Loudly. And quickly. Sometimes thirty mph. No helmets, either.
Not amused by...
01-18-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By roadcrankr

Evidently, Mojo31 missed the part where the OP...

Evidently, Mojo31 missed the part where the OP stated he works as a professional photographer.
01-18-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By roadcrankr

Superb setup and shots. The black backdrop adds...

Superb setup and shots. The black backdrop adds considerable dramatic effect.
Way back when, I did a fair share of amateur studio work with female models. Gorgeous ladies, in fact.
Still own all...
01-16-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,290
Posted By roadcrankr

Back in the 90's, Seana Hogan passed my brother...

Back in the 90's, Seana Hogan passed my brother and me on a climb.
It occurred along Calaveras Rd above San Jose. Felt like a sudden puncture afflicted me.
In fact, two punctures, a dropped chain,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 880
Posted By roadcrankr

Thank you, fellas. Yes, I never skimp on my...

Thank you, fellas. Yes, I never skimp on my tires. Corsas or Michelin Power always.
Good idea on the White Industries hubs. You're clairvoyant or something, as I own a pair on some older sewups....
Replies: 30
Views: 1,796
Posted By roadcrankr

Great project for somebody. Hard to ignore all...

Great project for somebody. Hard to ignore all the rust. Needs a look-see inside the tubing.
Signs of a kickstand planted on there, at some point. You can see some dings to go with the rust.
If a...
12-30-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 825
Posted By roadcrankr

Jon Livesay took over Montrose Bike Shop...

Jon Livesay took over Montrose Bike Shop ownership ten years or so back.
Layout looks the same. No surfing stuff these days.
Even twenty years ago, they displayed some vintage NOS Mondias.
Over...
12-27-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By roadcrankr

I accomplished this best by removing the shifter...

I accomplished this best by removing the shifter from the handlebar.
Little bit of soapy water solution and pull off.
Replies: 14
Views: 1,229
Posted By roadcrankr

This one got ridden a fair amount. Fuzzy photos...

This one got ridden a fair amount. Fuzzy photos hide the wear and tear.
If my eyes don't deceive me, that fork chrome looks a little crusty.
Need to see it in person, unless the seller provides...
12-20-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,714
Posted By roadcrankr

To lose that next fifty pounds, try fasting that...

To lose that next fifty pounds, try fasting that entire morning before your ride. Heck, do it every morning.
Sometimes you can carry that fast into dinner, but stay busy with chores, walking the...
12-19-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,942
Posted By roadcrankr

Three & a half hour vid? No thanks. How about the...

Three & a half hour vid? No thanks. How about the Cliff's Notes recap?
I began intermittent fasting two months ago. No breakfast and often going 24 hours between meals.
This coming from someone who...
12-10-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,303
Posted By roadcrankr

Never claimed I possess the best sense of humor,...

Never claimed I possess the best sense of humor, mister serious Alan.
12-09-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,303
Posted By roadcrankr

Careful what you wish for, AdventureMan....

Careful what you wish for, AdventureMan. Invariably, a newcomer's first post includes one of the following:
1. Let me know the value of my old Ross bike, rusty chain and disintegrated tires and all....
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By roadcrankr

Tough one. A 5500 with DA would ratchet the price...

Tough one. A 5500 with DA would ratchet the price upward.
Ultegra with a triple - not so much so. $1,500 sounds fair, while $1k seems a bit low.
These rode quite nicely, although I liked Kestrel's...
12-07-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,684
Posted By roadcrankr

He held back on unleashing that gold mine of...

He held back on unleashing that gold mine of wicked comedy.
Adventure touring:
* how to go six weeks without showering. And they come into the shop three weeks in.
* they ask too many questions...
12-07-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By roadcrankr

Maybe somebody will flame me here, but I never...

Maybe somebody will flame me here, but I never cleaned or stripped a new chain before applying dry lube.
Thirty year user of White Lightning Clean Ride, with a full application every hundred miles....
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