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03-06-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By davester

Looks like a pretty nice ride. Not as nice as a...

Looks like a pretty nice ride. Not as nice as a Gugie-approved TdMIL in the ice-cold pouring rain, but nice nonetheless. I'm pretty sure that all of that sunshine is going to result in dermatologist...
03-03-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 446
Posted By davester

If it were me, I'd buy 32 or 33 mm tires. If...

If it were me, I'd buy 32 or 33 mm tires. If there appears to be extra clearance then I'd buy a 35 when the rear wore out.
02-28-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,325
Posted By davester

Note that there are many automotive dentless...

Note that there are many automotive dentless repair vendors who slide their tools into all sorts of difficult to access cavities in cars so that they can massage dents out that look like this. We...
02-26-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,325
Posted By davester

OMG, that looks serious. Also, you have many more...

OMG, that looks serious. Also, you have many more serious problems with that bike. First of all, the splash tape on the handlebars is absolutely passe. Also, what's with the brake levers way down at...
02-26-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By davester

Interestingly, the SOMA sales link lists the...

Interestingly, the SOMA sales link lists the following items, priced at $40:

The picture of the box on their website shows the classic Simplex logo. I had no idea that Simplex was still in...
02-25-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 461
Posted By davester

Very nice, and I'm sure that will clean up...

Very nice, and I'm sure that will clean up nicely. I see a lot of Evaporust in your future.

Why are you calling it a Swiss beauty? It's Italian you know.
02-24-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,544
Posted By davester

Pretty sure that's purely an academic argument...

Pretty sure that's purely an academic argument and irrelevant in the real world since the disk brakes that are pretty much a universal feature of thru-axle equipped bikes require much heavier forks...
02-21-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By davester

Having just restored an entire car with numerous...

Having just restored an entire car with numerous rusty bits, I am also a big fan of Evaporust. When restoring finishes, you should always start off with the gentlest method and gradually increase the...
02-20-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By davester

Congratulations. Given that she stuck with you...

Congratulations. Given that she stuck with you even after your horrendous tire choices on Cino, I think that means she'll stick with you through whatever obstacles the future holds for the two of you.
02-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,125
Posted By davester

IMHO, this is the primary reason why many people...

IMHO, this is the primary reason why many people have trouble patching tubes and many don't understand that this is the primary reason for sanding. You MUST get that compound off or your patch job...
02-12-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,873
Posted By davester

I like that Rob's earlier post indicated that he...

I like that Rob's earlier post indicated that he would likely donate his bike and various parts, tools etc to some worthy Cuban bike folks/organizations. I'd like to know about that.
02-12-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,873
Posted By davester

Fabulous. Sorry that I missed it. Bob looks like...

Fabulous. Sorry that I missed it. Bob looks like he must have swum across that puddle.
02-09-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,232
Posted By davester

Getting your money back is highly unlikely to...

Getting your money back is highly unlikely to happen, especially when dealing with low to middle end French bikes. Nothing wrong with doing whatever you want with these bikes since they are not...
01-28-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 661
Posted By davester

Snagged two JBs. Thanks for the tip!

Snagged two JBs. Thanks for the tip!
01-15-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 921
Posted By davester

I have 47-42 chainrings on my Cinelli, which...

I have 47-42 chainrings on my Cinelli, which results in a perfect half-step gear combination. The lack of a real high top gear just means that I spin out a little earlier on descents....
01-15-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 437
Posted By davester

I seem to recall that I resolved to have no...

I seem to recall that I resolved to have no resolutions this new year's. I'm right on track!
01-09-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,602
Posted By davester

Why do you say that. Have you ever ridden it? The...

Why do you say that. Have you ever ridden it? The Eroica CA ride has been great every time I have ridden it and I think most people agree. There is the issue of the two post-Covid rides having very...
01-09-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,228
Posted By davester

If you want to keep the Campy NR stuff you can do...

If you want to keep the Campy NR stuff you can do what I did:

1. Buy a Red Clover triplizer and hardware (https://www.redclovercomponents.com/store/p11/144_BCD_Triplizer%2C_42_Teeth.html) along...
01-08-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 931
Posted By davester

My neighbor has a 1994 Ron Cooper that she bought...

My neighbor has a 1994 Ron Cooper that she bought new from Tony at Bicycle Odyssey. It also has the lugless head tube construction that she says Ron did for really small frames. It is pretty much...
01-08-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,602
Posted By davester

I would say that it's probably because it's a...

I would say that it's probably because it's a show, not an organized ride.

With that in mind, it sure would be nice if someone could put together a list of US and Canada vintage rides similar to...
01-08-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,080
Posted By davester

I'll be there! Heck, it's not that far from...

I'll be there! Heck, it's not that far from Berkeley...perhaps I'll ride there.
12-28-23, 01:40 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,362
Posted By davester

That's an usual spelling of "beer".

That's an usual spelling of "beer".
12-23-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,848
Posted By davester

They're definitely vintage but they're not, and...

They're definitely vintage but they're not, and have never been, classic. They were ugly back in the day and they remain ugly today.
12-15-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,492
Posted By davester

That, most definitely, is Cino.

That, most definitely, is Cino.
12-11-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By davester

In my experience that is not an unusually long...

In my experience that is not an unusually long time for Ed to be incommunicado. Keep trying.
12-10-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,492
Posted By davester

Sounds great! For your edification, my...

Sounds great!

For your edification, my favorite Rob Volz conversation (may not be an exact transcript, but pretty close):

Temperature: Damn high! Sag wagon pulls alongside Davester...
12-10-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,492
Posted By davester

Just a slight deviation from your last year's...

Just a slight deviation from your last year's ride!
12-10-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,574
Posted By davester

Clean up my garage so that I am able to find all...

Clean up my garage so that I am able to find all the bike parts and tools that I know are buried in there somewhere (not to mention all of my woodworking and vintage car repair parts and tools).
12-10-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,492
Posted By davester

Thanks for the heads up, Oh Great Cino Spiritual...

Thanks for the heads up, Oh Great Cino Spiritual Leader!
12-02-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,220
Posted By davester

I agree with this Get yourself a real pump (e.g....

I agree with this Get yourself a real pump (e.g. Zefal hpx). Most minipumps are close to useless IMHO and save so little weight as to be pointless.
11-30-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,229
Posted By davester

From about 1967 to 1970 (age 13 to 16) I had a...

From about 1967 to 1970 (age 13 to 16) I had a paper route with the Marin County Independent Journal. I started it on my 3-speed Huffy (tough because it was a hilly route) but saved up my earnings to...
11-29-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,655
Posted By davester

A more important question is "Are you going to...

A more important question is "Are you going to actually do fully loaded touring on this bike?" If so, then you need much lower gearing than 1:1 and will need a crankset that can accommodate very...
11-27-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,291
Posted By davester

Isn't a post like this in violation of the forum...

Isn't a post like this in violation of the forum TOS?
11-21-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,581
Posted By davester

Well, it's true that they do wear together but...

Well, it's true that they do wear together but you only need to replace both the freewheel and the chain if you let your chain wear too far beyond limits, which wears the cog teeth so that they are...
11-14-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By davester

Just a passing fad. In a couple of years nobody...

Just a passing fad. In a couple of years nobody will remember clipless pedals. The name is silly too since you have to clip in to a clipless pedal.
10-25-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,377
Posted By davester

For quite a while I was using the Panasonic Lumix...

For quite a while I was using the Panasonic Lumix GM5 as my cycling/skiing camera. It's the smallest relatively large sensor camera available (Micro four thirds sensor) with interchangeable lenses...
10-25-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,967
Posted By davester

I'm so confused. I have some bikes with toe clips...

I'm so confused. I have some bikes with toe clips and straps, some with spd cleats, and some with flat pedals. I'm not sure whether to feel beleaguered, hateful or indifferent. I'm also not sure if...
10-21-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,280
Posted By davester

This is a no-brainer for me... My Ron...

This is a no-brainer for me...

My Ron Cooper, which was custom built to my measurements in 1981. I hobbled into Bicycle Odyssey in Sausalito to be measured up for it on crutches, shortly after my...
10-08-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,043
Posted By davester

To quote The Dude,“Yeah, well, you know, that’s...

To quote The Dude,“Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.”

Now, if you're interested in actual data on this topic there is independent testing that shows that formulations...
10-07-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,634
Posted By davester

If you're going to be insulting, perhaps you...

If you're going to be insulting, perhaps you should go to the road cycling forum where such posts are more the norm. My observation was perfectly valid, and others (who you also insulted) expressed a...
10-07-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,375
Posted By davester

My derailleur collection is attached to my bike...

My derailleur collection is attached to my bike collection.
10-07-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,711
Posted By davester

My understanding is that n+1 applies equally to...

My understanding is that n+1 applies equally to bikes and guitars. Also note that I have room for a zero guitar next to my Gibson J45.
10-01-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,823
Posted By davester

I'm 69, and after going to my 50th high school...

I'm 69, and after going to my 50th high school reunion last year, I can definitely say that I am way younger than many of the decrepit old folks who were there. At one point I was standing with a...
09-27-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,215
Posted By davester

An update on the above: On Day 11 after...

An update on the above:

On Day 11 after infection I started on a rigorous 7-day, 366 mile bike tour (the Oregon Rectangle tour documented in the Classic & Vintage forum) with lots of climbing and...
09-25-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,505
Posted By davester

Days 6 and 7. Relatively uneventful but the rain...

Days 6 and 7. Relatively uneventful but the rain closed in at the end.
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09-25-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,505
Posted By davester

Day 5, by far the hardest day, with a scary...

Day 5, by far the hardest day, with a scary narrow bridge crossing, rough gravel lumber roads, steep singletrack and an exploding freewheel....
09-25-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,505
Posted By davester

Days 2, 3 and 4: ...

Days 2, 3 and 4:

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09-25-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,505
Posted By davester

A few shots of my own from day 1 of our 7 day...

A few shots of my own from day 1 of our 7 day tour. Note that Day 1 was my first day on a bike after coming down with Covid 11 days prior. Who doesn’t recover from Covid by embarking on a 7-day bike...
09-17-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 753
Posted By davester

You might be able to get away with just adding...

You might be able to get away with just adding spacers if your 5-speed axle is long enough, since you only need a couple of mm of axle protruding beyond the dropout face. That extra axle length...
09-14-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 918
Posted By davester

Note that a great place to get chainrings is...

Note that a great place to get chainrings is Hilary Stone TA 5pin Cyclotourist chainrings (http://hilarystone.com/chainringstacyclotourist.html)
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