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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 668
Posted By bamboobike4

The title of this thread is my adolescence.

The title of this thread is my adolescence.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,508
Posted By bamboobike4

Da small world…..

So, I’m sitting on the side of a mountain, talking to a guy who is there to go 4-wheeling and camping.
He cycles, and we talk a bit.

I mention that I like to do neo-retro, he grins, says “I moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,953
Posted By bamboobike4

There’s a hill S of Darlington that is redic. ...

There’s a hill S of Darlington that is redic. But I stopped and rode it last time I was there. Just the hill. Then I got cheese at Roelli’s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,150
Posted By bamboobike4

It confessed to the leak.

It confessed to the leak.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,638
Posted By bamboobike4

This thread is Magically Delicious.

This thread is Magically Delicious.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,159
Posted By bamboobike4

Emory board, and my nails look a lot better, to.

Emory board, and my nails look a lot better, to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,074,811
Posted By bamboobike4

Somewhere in Colorado. It hailed on our...

Somewhere in Colorado. It hailed on our mountain. And not to the chief
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,074,811
Posted By bamboobike4

Great vibe in Manitou Springs, Buffalo Lodge Bike...

Great vibe in Manitou Springs, Buffalo Lodge Bike Resort is very laid back, about 2/3 mile from the back gate.

I could ride the Garden over and over, watch the deer, tourists falling off of rocks,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,074,811
Posted By bamboobike4

. Hindsight is 20/20, but that would have been a...

. Hindsight is 20/20, but that would have been a great comment at the time, but likely not appreciated.

Pretty crappy that happened to you. Cretins like that only understand greater violence. A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,074,811
Posted By bamboobike4

Garden of the Gods

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Near the Manitou turnaround.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,086
Posted By bamboobike4

What’s in the fridge?

What’s in the fridge?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 436
Posted By bamboobike4

C24’s are great wheels.

C24’s are great wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,231
Posted By bamboobike4

In this age of redefining 2,000 year old words...

In this age of redefining 2,000 year old words and renaming 200 years of 200 million year old mountains, I’ve decided shots are now cocktails.

So it’s been whiskey cocktails this week, with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,231
Posted By bamboobike4

Third night in a row they’ve hosted club rides,...

Third night in a row they’ve hosted club rides, this time the Manitou Spokes. Yesterday was a Colorado Springs group; they do laps around Garden of the Gods (pretty great scenery.). They are SAG’ing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By bamboobike4

Not so fast….

Two chain whips will indeed remove that cassette, but I’m not sure you can then use “whatever cassette you want.”

You will need to see if there are internal threads on the freehub, and if the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By bamboobike4

Looks to be a tool pouch. Nice adaptation.

Looks to be a tool pouch. Nice adaptation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 07:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,566
Posted By bamboobike4

Sacrilege

Yesterday’s sacrilege is today’s militant norm, having outlasted the scarlet letter B.

Yesterday’s normal is today’s sacrilege, just awaiting the cancel police to come and take your tubulars away....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By bamboobike4

I didn’t watch the video….

The “OEM” bikes are shipped, only to have every bolt and nut reviewed, upgraded if possible, treated if necessary. The RD is overhauled and all moving parts upgraded or treated. Same with the FD, BB,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 742
Posted By bamboobike4

:roflmao2::roflmao2: Finally, a way to...

:roflmao2::roflmao2:

Finally, a way to qualify mushrooms.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,231
Posted By bamboobike4

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Very comfortable.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,231
Posted By bamboobike4

Blast from the past….

I’m at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. Happy Hour (of course).

The live music had me laughing:

remember this guy?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-04-22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By bamboobike4

Add the FD and calipers, I’d go the Benjamin and...

Add the FD and calipers, I’d go the Benjamin and a half.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By bamboobike4

Exactly. I’ve black-filled a lot of old DA and...

Exactly. I’ve black-filled a lot of old DA and Suntour stuff, then rubbed the lettering to make them stand out.

Also “renewed” the lettering on 7400 and 600EX and Arabic stuff. Really does look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,508
Posted By bamboobike4

There, fixed it for you. I've seen you run.

There, fixed it for you. I've seen you run.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,664
Posted By bamboobike4

No one said there'd be French....:roflmao2:

No one said there'd be French....:roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By bamboobike4

I'm quite familiar with his work on Guerciotti's....

I'm quite familiar with his work on Guerciotti's. Well-regarded.
He often painted over a pearl base, and this brought out the colors he used.

He did the same scheme, on black, but while it looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,508
Posted By bamboobike4

seypat sausage. it's not the rage. ...

seypat sausage. it's not the rage.


There's an arrest waiting to happen.


Don't. You are not a blonde named Bambi.
(Oops, my flashback interrupted there... Wesson oil and shower curtain.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,508
Posted By bamboobike4

Sorry…

….he’ll never be “the boss” of me or my music collection.
Not an American icon, legend, or great. John Hyatt, he ain’t.

He’s been a media darling since they put him on the cover of Time when I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,220
Posted By bamboobike4

I'm considering. That's all I can say. I may...

I'm considering. That's all I can say. I may reach out to nomadmax . He can spin that and UT is his game.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By bamboobike4

Thanks. I may end up doing just that. Just to...

Thanks. I may end up doing just that. Just to avoid a lot of trial and error.
We leave in 3 days, and ran a pretty decent training climb Saturday, 8,100' over 104 miles, mostly leg-punchers.
She...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By bamboobike4

I appreciate the information. I know what the...

I appreciate the information. I know what the gears are, thanks, just wanted to know about the setup.
We did 8,100' Saturday over 104 miles, and she was OK, feels better about heading west.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By bamboobike4

Lubed skewer assembly. Excellent leverage on...

Lubed skewer assembly.
Excellent leverage on the DA skewer arm.
Ti axle.
Pulling tension on the skewer rod vs. compression on the Ti axle.
A body builder tightening a well-lubed skewer.

A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 11,467
Posted By bamboobike4

1987 Fiorini

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,632
Posted By bamboobike4

Six more reasons, perhaps

1. Silver spokes glittering in the sun.
2. Saddles made of leather that looks like leather.
3. The rider is actually participating, moving cables via levers.
4. Hubs that don't sound like angry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,991
Posted By bamboobike4

So, BF C&V as a focus group. Worthy cause;...

So, BF C&V as a focus group.
Worthy cause; recipe for retail disaster.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By bamboobike4

Appreciate it, and noted. It's about the bike...

Appreciate it, and noted. It's about the bike setup I'd like to do.
I know the rider. (see my earlier post).
Low wattage.
Normal rpm (rarely over 90, rarely under 75)
High endurance (has done 228...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By bamboobike4

OK, I get it. I was confused by my normal...

OK, I get it. I was confused by my normal assumption of road double drive side (lip outer, lip inner)
I did not realize that both chain rings already sat inward of the spider. Very cool. nomadmax...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By bamboobike4

Thanks to you and nomadmax . I'd sure prefer to...

Thanks to you and nomadmax . I'd sure prefer to use 2mm spacers in lieu of a $250 FD. She already has the GRX crankset on her gravel bike, but she's not taking that, plus 4 more pounds over those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 783
Posted By bamboobike4

Wearing a lei

Wearing a lei
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,508
Posted By bamboobike4

I know that bridge all too well. Wouldn't want...

I know that bridge all too well. Wouldn't want to run it in summer heat.
And of course, Lee's Revenge. Don't want to run it again, ever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,508
Posted By bamboobike4

Ironman update news….

1. Monday night shootout: I’ve never averaged 20 mph, outside of a triathlon leg, and certainly not in the last 10 years, and not on the shootout. Took the Ironman out last Monday, decided to start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 783
Posted By bamboobike4

They were built by wizards.

They were built by wizards.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,791
Posted By bamboobike4

Re: 2. Tensioning the spokes can breathe new...

Re:
2. Tensioning the spokes can breathe new life into those wheels. Unless you are good at it, let a pro do it. True wheels can still be “dead.”
5. For occasional use, there was an Ultegra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,396
Posted By bamboobike4

Great minds....... sort of

A little off on this one.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,338
Posted By bamboobike4

A friend of mine recommends steel on RAGBRAI...

Years ago, he was on his Lemond Zurich, enjoying RAGBRAI, when the R chain stay snapped.
It had been rusting internally for years, unbeknownst to him.
He just happened to break down across the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,168
Posted By bamboobike4

I could grow my hair for years and it would not...

I could grow my hair for years and it would not escape the vents on my helmet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,499
Posted By bamboobike4

+1 Best way is to take a photo, have someone...

+1
Best way is to take a photo, have someone who knows how to use MS Publisher or PrintArtist, or best, Adobe, to re-create it, send the file to JR at VeloCals; he'll email back an image and you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,504
Posted By bamboobike4

This is for when I'm in the armchair league. ...

This is for when I'm in the armchair league.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,791
Posted By bamboobike4

As someone who tri-PR'd on Sora 9-sp, I don't...

As someone who tri-PR'd on Sora 9-sp, I don't really remember much performance difference across the board on 8-sp.
When DA 7700 arrived, for me it simply went to 11 on a scale of 1-10.

Each...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,791
Posted By bamboobike4

The geometries are the same; the components make...

The geometries are the same; the components make the difference, not necessarily 100% weight, but certain wheels, etc. The fork in the earlier models was not great. They changed to a threadless fork...
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