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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,352
Posted By bluehills3149

Decathlon in Europe sell the VanRysel RCX...

Decathlon in Europe sell the VanRysel RCX cyclecross bike with a 1x11 GRX drivetrain that accepts 38mm tires and sells for 1600€ or about $1860. Claimed weight is 8.5kg or 18.7lb.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,359
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's my Redline Conquest with Tektro mini...

Here's my Redline Conquest with Tektro mini conversion.
edit, These run 9spd Campy Veloce levers and work great. The dual quick-release of lever and caliper is very handy to get the wheels off. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,204
Posted By bluehills3149

I'm a big fan of conventional 32 J-spoke wheels....

I'm a big fan of conventional 32 J-spoke wheels. Sure, they may weigh a little more but if you break a spoke while riding you can usually back off your brakes (or not if using disks) and keep riding....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By bluehills3149

A few years ago I built up a rear wheel from an...

A few years ago I built up a rear wheel from an old XT hub and a DTSwiss R460 rim with 32 of cheap no-name (but stainless steel) spokes I got off Aliexpress. The rim & all spokes are still going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,415
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's an explanation of SLR, Super SLR, New...

Here's an explanation of SLR, Super SLR, New Super SLR, SLR EV, brakes.
https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=141578
if this doesn't confuse you further then hats off to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,415
Posted By bluehills3149

I believe R7000 utilize Shimano new SLR EV cable...

I believe R7000 utilize Shimano new SLR EV cable pull on the brake levers whereas Tiagra 4600 calipers use the older "new super SLR"
I Think the cable pull is the same for both.
Oh. And to clarify ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,266
Posted By bluehills3149

here's "RJ the bike guy" YouTube vid detailing...

here's "RJ the bike guy" YouTube vid detailing this on a normal bb https://youtu.be/lar7mIMmTRE
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,207
Posted By bluehills3149

Some of the frames were made by Ciocc in Italy....

Some of the frames were made by Ciocc in Italy. It looks like your lugs are the same as those on a Ciocc so it may be one.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,086
Posted By bluehills3149

I'm in a cycle club and they use a webpage with...

I'm in a cycle club and they use a webpage with upcoming rides where anyone can publish an upcoming ride with the distance, route and speed target, capped at a certain number of riders. I'm also in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 05:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,086
Posted By bluehills3149

This is a tough task. Off-bike apps like route...

This is a tough task.
Off-bike apps like route mapping/planning are well covered by existing apps and Strava is the 800 lb gorilla of social apps.

While-riding apps which use a phone as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 29,288
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's my old 1986 team Fuji. Rattle can paint...

Here's my old 1986 team Fuji. Rattle can paint (gold color was all I had) but Campy 10 spd gear with Shimergo setup (dura ace 9000 rear dr). Mavic open rims and dtswiss 240 hubs (but branded Coda)....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-21, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,300
Posted By bluehills3149

WhatsApp also has a share location feature so...

WhatsApp also has a share location feature so others can see you on a map. Hit the paper-clip option in a chat and select "location".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-21, 04:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 957
Posted By bluehills3149

I cut a couple of inches off each side. Longer...

I cut a couple of inches off each side. Longer bars have more control but narrow bars enable you to squeeze through narrow gaps better, like passing cars stopped at red lights. Can be easier to park...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-21, 03:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By bluehills3149

OEM? Perhaps but FSA is a pretty well known brand...

OEM? Perhaps but FSA is a pretty well known brand with their cranks, bars, stems and (Vision) wheels spec'd at the highest level so I'm not sure they'd be happy just being a contract designer. And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-21, 01:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,773
Posted By bluehills3149

If you're not looking to spend $200+ take a look...

If you're not looking to spend $200+ take a look at O2 rainwear. I have a jacket that cost about $30 and is totally waterproof, lightweight, packable and breathable too. What's the downside? -the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By bluehills3149

Nice score. Years ago I found an old beat up...

Nice score. Years ago I found an old beat up Benotto frame on the street and converted to a single speed beater. This looks much better. And is that a "moots" seatpost - ie titanium?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 16,036
Posted By bluehills3149

I've posted this before - most recently in the...

I've posted this before - most recently in the brifters forums but there seems to be no magenta bikes or anything with Sensah shifters so here's a Miami Vice Centurion. Now sporting 2x9spd with...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-07-21, 04:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By bluehills3149

Yes- they work the same as any old shimano 9spd...

Yes- they work the same as any old shimano 9spd brifter but with under bar tape cables. The brake levers however have a cable pull similar to current Shimano levers so for the front caliper at least,...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-05-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By bluehills3149

Sensah shifters now in silver?

I recently upgraded a "Miami-vice" ironman from 105 with 2x6spd to 2x9spd with Sensah shifters, using all the original derailleurs, a new 12-28 cassette, new wheels (ultegra hubs & Open pro wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,551
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's a pic of microspline. ...

Here's a pic of microspline.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x540/aaspline_594ba2fb80f6e64d46246070fffd683da7cde76f.jpg
And the new road hub.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,682
Posted By bluehills3149

I recently converted an old 12 spd Fuji to flat...

I recently converted an old 12 spd Fuji to flat bars and thumb shifters. Here's what I did:
1. changed freewheel to 7 spd as good shifters for 6 spd are hard to find and it needed replacing anyway....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By bluehills3149

Although many people say this combo works, I'm in...

Although many people say this combo works, I'm in the camp that says it's sub-optimal. For me it works when on the stand and then for a few weeks but then the shifting gets slow and clicky until...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,376
Posted By bluehills3149

I just bought a KMC x9 9spd chain from a very...

I just bought a KMC x9 9spd chain from a very reputable seller on ebay (that is also a large brick'n'mortar store) that came with no packaging but it looks genuine. One thing that makes me think so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,448
Posted By bluehills3149

pic assist. There are more pics in link. ...

pic assist. There are more pics in link.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/835x626/lemond_23d38d402d4ff140afb87179206d5a7838f4766c.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 40,131
Posted By bluehills3149

If you're talking budget groupsets, check out...

If you're talking budget groupsets, check out LTWOO R9. You can get an 11 spd shifter with front and rear derailleurs (Shimano 11spd compatible they claim) for under a $100.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,553,550
Posted By bluehills3149

Recently picked up a beautiful ironman that looks...

Recently picked up a beautiful ironman that looks to have been ridden once or twice and put into storage. Paint so lustrous it looks like it was done last week. Has original 105 groupset and only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,095
Posted By bluehills3149

First, congratulations. I've done dozens of these...

First, congratulations. I've done dozens of these conversions and the resulting bike riding position has always been better than the drop bars, particularly if you want a bike for city or commuter...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-05-20, 10:58 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 62,974
Posted By bluehills3149

I started riding as a cheaper way to get to...

I started riding as a cheaper way to get to college when I was about 20yo but I quickly found I enjoyed it so would venture further from home till I was riding 50 or 60 km rides from my home in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,300
Posted By bluehills3149

I had a Campy build bike 10 years ago (Centaur...

I had a Campy build bike 10 years ago (Centaur 10spd) but have been swapping every part that needs replacing with Shimano or other brands and now left with just the levers and UltraTorque cranks....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-27-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,242
Posted By bluehills3149

No. What you are feeling is the gyroscopic force...

No. What you are feeling is the gyroscopic force of the platter spinning which resists movement. Get a bike wheel, hold it in one hand on the axle and spin it and then try move it around and you'll...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-27-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,803
Posted By bluehills3149

I have a Bryton Rider 10e. It's a very basic GPS...

I have a Bryton Rider 10e. It's a very basic GPS computer - no routing, maps or anything fancy - just gives you basic speed/distance etc and will record your ride via GPS. Although I've never had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 28,685
Posted By bluehills3149

This is my do-it-all Ironman. Hauled a 50lb bag...

This is my do-it-all Ironman. Hauled a 50lb bag of cement on top of the bars last week. Grocery bags I just dangle off the end of the bars while I try to stop them swinging into the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-23-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,668
Posted By bluehills3149

Went for a ride in my local park in Brooklyn NY...

Went for a ride in my local park in Brooklyn NY which is full of trails, most of which are not on any maps. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,376
Posted By bluehills3149

Although I also think the risk is minimal - the...

Although I also think the risk is minimal - the scrap value is pennies but I guess if you had super nice bars like these, perhaps. One trick I've seen in New York is to fill the allen key hole with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,368
Posted By bluehills3149

On steel frames, the rear dropout is both hard...

On steel frames, the rear dropout is both hard and "tough" so it can withstand the quick-release scraping but the hanger is tough enough that it can also be bent back numerous times before they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,088
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's some of the stuff I've loaded onto my...

Here's some of the stuff I've loaded onto my handlebars while riding (and we're talking vintage road quill stem and 25mm bars which are weaker than fat MTB stems/bars)
-people sitting on them....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,572
Posted By bluehills3149

Personally, I'd very very cautious about this...

Personally, I'd very very cautious about this project. If you have most of the parts lying around it's one thing but once you start buying new wheels, a groupset, stem, bars, seat etc (not to mention...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,873
Posted By bluehills3149

Nice read. Is the author of the piece "that" Gary...

Nice read. Is the author of the piece "that" Gary Fisher?
And I like this "Some riders feel the 42 tooth crankset and the 28 teeth on the rear do not give them low enough gearing for touring." Count...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,717
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's my budget gravel bike. An old Nishiki...

Here's my budget gravel bike. An old Nishiki frame I found was the doner - it originally came with 27" wheels and CrMo main tubes - nothing special. Converted to 700 wheels to give a bit more tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,096
Posted By bluehills3149

This is the parts diagram from Campy 2006 and its...

This is the parts diagram from Campy 2006 and its part number EC-MI228 indicates it is the same as the Mirage(and I have a 9spd Mirage lever also with the broken lever). But I am almost sure any...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,668
Posted By bluehills3149

North of Nyack on Hook Mtn state Park, NY. on my...

North of Nyack on Hook Mtn state Park, NY. on my gravel converted Nishiki....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-12-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,092
Posted By bluehills3149

About 20 years ago I set out to build the...

About 20 years ago I set out to build the brightest bike lamp possible. Using a fancy 20w halogen MR16 bulb that had some (expensive at the time) tech that meant it put out the equivalent of a usual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,329
Posted By bluehills3149

I'm running 28's on mine. "Bontranger Race All...

I'm running 28's on mine. "Bontranger Race All weather". Plenty of room front and back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,134
Posted By bluehills3149

My Ironman with miss-mash of parts.

My Ironman with miss-mash of parts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 45,275
Posted By bluehills3149

Yes, the new 11 spd Shimano are only...

Yes, the new 11 spd Shimano are only theoretically the same ratio as old campy (1.4:1) but in my setup it shifts great and setup was dead easy. I bolted it on, tightened the cable in the highest gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-17, 06:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 45,275
Posted By bluehills3149

Campagnolo shifters & Shimano mech – easy, cheap solution

I’m just returning to road cycling after a 9 yr hiatus from a bad knee and wanted to build a road bike using some old parts I had around . First I had on hand some 10 spd Campagnolo veloce Ultra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,142
Posted By bluehills3149

The definitive guide to derailleur cable pull

Following on from the excellent post "The Definitive (But Wildly Inaccurate) Guide to Brake Cable Pull Ratios" I thought I'd do the same for gear cable but as gears are indexed (usually) it is a bit...
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