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03-18-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,198
Posted By smd4

You realize we're talking about bikes here, not...

You realize we're talking about bikes here, not pocket watches, right?
03-17-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,198
Posted By smd4

You seemingly misunderstand the problem. He’s...

You seemingly misunderstand the problem. He’s showing how to align dropouts with the proper tool, not the midpoint between the dropouts.

Maybe you’ve never used these tools?
03-17-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By smd4

No one feels threatened by you.

No one feels threatened by you.
03-16-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 379
Posted By smd4

I was going to write something smart-ass-y too...

I was going to write something smart-ass-y too about cleaning a derailleur in water but thought better of it.
03-16-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 379
Posted By smd4

The B spring is definitely replaceable if you can...

The B spring is definitely replaceable if you can find one—perhaps from a trashed donor RD. For the 7700 (and maybe others—I only have the 7700 schematics), there were two springs available— one for...
03-16-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,963
Posted By smd4

My modern Veloflexes are designed for and run...

My modern Veloflexes are designed for and run wonderfully at 140. Love 'em.
03-15-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 524
Posted By smd4

Absolutely. But if he has a frame that’s been...

Absolutely. But if he has a frame that’s been painted, the point is that paint thinner won’t affect it with a wipe or two, let alone alcohol.
03-15-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 524
Posted By smd4

You could rub paint thinner on the surface and...

You could rub paint thinner on the surface and nothing bad would happen.
03-15-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By smd4

Do you ever contribute anything positive to this...

Do you ever contribute anything positive to this forum, or do you only post comments on other members?

Asking for a friend.
03-14-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By smd4

Seems like they just wanted to keep bike racing...

Seems like they just wanted to keep bike racing fast.

Why don’t y’all just start your own race? “Tour de Rhode Island” perhaps? Maybe would work better than playing the “victim.” Do you think...
03-14-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By smd4

HEY! We agree on something! Never thought the day...

HEY! We agree on something! Never thought the day would come...
03-14-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By smd4

Fair enough. Sort of like me and soccer. Sorry....

Fair enough. Sort of like me and soccer. Sorry. "Futbol."
03-14-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 553
Posted By smd4

From deep inside a seat tube? That would be a...

From deep inside a seat tube? That would be a neat trick.
03-14-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By smd4

Alligator cables. Oops, sorry. You wanted...

Alligator cables.

Oops, sorry. You wanted Italian. Not the best.:thumb:
03-13-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 444
Posted By smd4

Buy a new headset. They're cheap.

Buy a new headset. They're cheap.
03-12-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,842
Posted By smd4

The "Don't use any chain lube at all" school of...

The "Don't use any chain lube at all" school of thought.

Now I've seen everything.
03-11-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 531
Posted By smd4

Problem with all those is they have tread. I'd...

Problem with all those is they have tread. I'd prefer slicks.
03-10-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,029
Posted By smd4

I hear you. Sounds like 105 will be fine for your...

I hear you. Sounds like 105 will be fine for your needs.
03-10-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 561
Posted By smd4

Thanks for taking one (or in this case two) for...

Thanks for taking one (or in this case two) for the team!
03-09-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,029
Posted By smd4

The OP wasn’t asking about “plenty good.” He...

The OP wasn’t asking about “plenty good.” He wanted to know about the best.

And the best is Dura Ace.
03-09-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 264
Posted By smd4

Interesting, thank you!

Interesting, thank you!
03-09-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,029
Posted By smd4

DA is the best value for me.

DA is the best value for me.
03-08-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,008
Posted By smd4

Thanks! It’s a pretty neat looking chain. I’d get...

Thanks! It’s a pretty neat looking chain. I’d get one, but don’t want to spend the money to take the chance that it shifts as nicely as a Shimano chain.
03-07-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By smd4

They didn’t even mention how offset that seat...

They didn’t even mention how offset that seat tube/bottom bracket junction is in the first photo!
03-07-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By smd4

That and the hideous crank. The frame is a work...

That and the hideous crank. The frame is a work of art that deserves better.
03-06-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By smd4

Again, condition is important. Sure, trashed 7700...

Again, condition is important. Sure, trashed 7700 RDs go for cheap. NOS versions are going for $250 or more. A medium cage sold for $445. Doesn’t sound like prices are “dropping precipitously” to me.
03-06-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By smd4

Guess it all depends on condition. Bought a mint...

Guess it all depends on condition. Bought a mint 25th anniversary 7700 RD a couple years ago for $150. Now they’re pretty much double that. There’s a NOS one “asking” for $850.

Of course, I...
03-06-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By smd4

What can I say? It's fun to watch you guys get...

What can I say? It's fun to watch you guys get all defensive. When did "General Cycling" become the "Disc Brake and Electronic Shifting ONLY Forum??"

The OP is following your modern mantra almost...
03-06-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By smd4

He doesn’t have to leave here; we’re willing to...

He doesn’t have to leave here; we’re willing to make the trip.
03-05-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,256
Posted By smd4

Ally the Piper. You're welcome.

Ally the Piper.

You're welcome.
03-05-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,894
Posted By smd4

Go ahead. I promise I won't be insulted.

Go ahead. I promise I won't be insulted.
03-04-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,278
Posted By smd4

I’d raise the derailleur so that the outer side...

I’d raise the derailleur so that the outer side plate (with the lettering remnants) is 1-2 mm above the outer chainring teeth.
03-04-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 516
Posted By smd4

Dura Ace SL-7800 downtube shifters are only a...

Dura Ace SL-7800 downtube shifters are only a couple hundred bucks on eBay. I believe they can also be switched to friction.
03-03-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,221
Posted By smd4

Of course not. Enjoying a martini myself.

Of course not. Enjoying a martini myself.
03-03-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 1,803
Posted By smd4

You might have to scroll down past the ad....

You might have to scroll down past the ad. There’s a Park Tool video of Calvin removing a crank arm that’s been cut away so you can see the crank puller in action.
03-03-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By smd4

And the problem is…?

And the problem is…?
03-01-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,278
Posted By smd4

Those bars look perfectly fine and usable from...

Those bars look perfectly fine and usable from where I sit. Usually, steel corrodes faster than aluminum. Are they oxidized in any way, where sweat might have remained under the tape for an extended...
03-01-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,278
Posted By smd4

That Nishiki is a stunning shade of blue.

That Nishiki is a stunning shade of blue.
03-01-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,834
Posted By smd4

I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were the Forum...

I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were the Forum Police, and got to determine on which subforums one could participate in, and what opinions were allowable.

Where do I pay my fine?
03-01-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 310
Posted By smd4

Who should I ask before I start complaining?

Who should I ask before I start complaining?
03-01-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 310
Posted By smd4

I don't see a picture of your front derailleur.

I don't see a picture of your front derailleur.
03-01-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 310
Posted By smd4

He did create a lot of extra work for himself...

He did create a lot of extra work for himself just to ask a simple question and whip out an insult, didn't he?
03-01-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,834
Posted By smd4

Sorry, pal. Can't help you there.

Sorry, pal. Can't help you there.
03-01-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,834
Posted By smd4

Indeed. The looks of bike components used to be a...

Indeed. The looks of bike components used to be a selling point. Which is why Campy was always lauded for its fine polished finishes, which were the envy of the industry. Or don't you remember those...
03-01-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,834
Posted By smd4

Don't need older lower priced bikes for that.

Don't need older lower priced bikes for that.
03-01-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,834
Posted By smd4

I looked at the road groups on that site. All the...

I looked at the road groups on that site. All the new Campy components are stunningly ugly, and it's not just about color--but that's a big part of it.
03-01-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,834
Posted By smd4

Guess they one-upped Shimano in that department.

Guess they one-upped Shimano in that department.
02-29-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,278
Posted By smd4

Perfect fit!

Perfect fit!
02-29-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 709
Posted By smd4

I'd be more OCD about having blue bar tape...

I'd be more OCD about having blue bar tape instead of white--as this bike deserves!
02-29-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 566
Posted By smd4

Here's how I do it with "ornery" folded tires: ...

Here's how I do it with "ornery" folded tires:

Mount one bead first, all the way around the rim. This is only slightly difficult with a tire that's been folded a long time. Make the job look...
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