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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 02:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,754
Posted By jdawginsc

Awesome! Good knowledge to have!

Awesome! Good knowledge to have!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,754
Posted By T-Mar

Check the part number on the back of the rear...

Check the part number on the back of the rear derailleur, Circa 1994-1995, RX100 was upgraded to 8 speed and got a new derailleur that was 7/8 speed compatible. Its part number was RD-A551. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,754
Posted By BradH

Yeah, no problem. Just add an 8 speed wheel,...

Yeah, no problem. Just add an 8 speed wheel, chain & cassette. You can go friction or use an 8 speed shifter. RX100 came in both 7 and 8 speed, downtube shifters or sti. Pretty much any rx100, 105 or...
Forum: Touring
01-12-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,105
Posted By john m flores

Testimonial

In 1997, I used my mountain bike (with 26" x 1" high pressure tires, rear rack with bags, front handlebar bag, and Spinacci bars) on a loaded PCH tour from Oakland to LA. Somewhere along the way, a...
Forum: Touring
01-10-20, 04:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,761
Posted By indyfabz

I’ve had plenty of people stop and ask me if I’m...

I’ve had plenty of people stop and ask me if I’m ok when stopped by the side of the road taking a break or whatever. One time, in complete darkness, I was bent over the front of the bike checking a...
Forum: Touring
01-10-20, 12:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,761
Posted By Happy Feet

Why? Wouldn't the next motorist just stop and...

Why? Wouldn't the next motorist just stop and help.
Been on a lot of lonely two lane roads, never met a guy called bubba, never felt the need for a security blanket buddy.
My experience has been...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,423
Posted By Cpn_Dunsel

Or an actual gravel company.

Or an actual gravel company.
Forum: Touring
12-29-19, 11:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,216
Posted By alan s

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-19, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,141
Posted By westrid_dad

Finally gave in, and mounted fenders on my "fair...

Finally gave in, and mounted fenders on my "fair weather commuter/graveler/single-tracker/roadster" Cannondale Topstone. I didn't think I'd need them necessarily, but after I got tired of listening...
Forum: Touring
12-24-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,863
Posted By zweitesmal2

Model year leftovers are a good way to get a...

Model year leftovers are a good way to get a deal. I bought my Breezer Radar gravel bike for a bit over $700 US and swapped out the groupset for the new Shimano 105 R7000 stuff (minus the brakes),...
Forum: Touring
12-23-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,863
Posted By tyrion

REI house brands are great value: ...

REI house brands are great value:

https://www.rei.com/product/122462/co-op-cycles-adv-11-bike

Even better value during their sales (which isn't right now).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,297
Posted By Cyclist0108

My GRX crank was $150 (before a discount was...

My GRX crank was $150 (before a discount was applied). A quick Googling showed the Easton for $149.99.

The White Industries crank I took off was about $150,000,000.00.
Forum: Touring
12-09-19, 05:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,041
Posted By saddlesores

sorry, but this seems to be a problem in search...

sorry, but this seems to be a problem in search of a problem.

one of those useless, expensive things you buy from spencer's gifts for somebody
you heard rides a bike sometimes, and it's either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-19, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,167
Posted By Paul Barnard

I wasn't familiar with that model. I looked it...

I wasn't familiar with that model. I looked it up. It is designed to provide greater comfort on upright bikes. Comfort is both subjective and variable from one anatomy to another. Nowhere does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,744
Posted By Koyote

I'm kind of with cyccommute : I'm pretty...

I'm kind of with cyccommute : I'm pretty comfortable with buying new helmets (I always have two: one for commuting, one for training) after a crash or 4-5 years, whichever comes first. I've got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,744
Posted By DrIsotope

We have a whole range of looks, including...

We have a whole range of looks, including moustache, if that's what you're into.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/qrer1ut_a10781cc0fbac5b899eb293bb135721f5bb551e4.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,744
Posted By mrt2you

because the UV rays help break down the plastic...

because the UV rays help break down the plastic and stryofoam. there are no UV rays buried in a landfill.
do a test for yourself. take a piece of old styrofoam cooler. cover 1/2 of it so the...
Forum: Introductions
12-02-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,572
Posted By curbtender

My favorite, "Pull my toe..."

My favorite, "Pull my toe..."
Forum: Touring
11-22-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Posted By staehpj1

The OP seems to be saying it is different than...

The OP seems to be saying it is different than WS. It is not clear to me exactly how. I followed the links and was kind of confused. Without digging deeper than I cared to I didn't get a very good...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,313
Posted By gus6464

Rove ST build

Finally finished her up and she's a ripper. For reference the tires are 650x2.1. The rear one fit with room to spare. Have another wheelset I'm going to use for slicks. Haven't decided on which...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-21-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,394
Posted By Flip Flop Rider

Chunkies just doesn't have the same ring to it

Chunkies just doesn't have the same ring to it
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,418
Posted By mstateglfr

'They' allow extended demo rides, 'they' offer...

'They' allow extended demo rides, 'they' offer free beer and shots?
Lets drop the 3rd person, eh?

Be up front and disclose that you are an owner of the shop. It will seem less sketch if...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,574
Posted By dwmckee

Having found myself soking wet after a heavy rain...

Having found myself soking wet after a heavy rain night in a bargain tent, all I can say is I'd have paid an extra $200 that night easy just to be dry again... Check reviews for testing in high...
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,555
Posted By mstateglfr

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/220x226/tenor_c3bd84f22a500785fb34dcc702ba7df0bc57421b.gif

Pics man, always pics. Especially of built bikes!
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 03:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,205
Posted By Machka

This is a photo I took on a rainy, gloomy day in...

This is a photo I took on a rainy, gloomy day in Plymouth, UK in 2012. I saw these cyclists and quickly snapped this photo.

You can answer for yourself what some ideas to stay highly visible are...
Forum: Touring
10-28-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,555
Posted By bikemig

Wait you posted a thread on a new frame and bike...

Wait you posted a thread on a new frame and bike that you built and no pics?
Forum: Touring
10-28-19, 04:14 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,205
Posted By jpescatore

I've become a fan of high viz on my moving bits -...

I've become a fan of high viz on my moving bits - gloves and socks. A few years ago on an early start group ride I noticed how that stood out even after my mind seemed to filter out the high number...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,139
Posted By mstateglfr

If I wanted ultegra and titanium, then maybe. ...

If I wanted ultegra and titanium, then maybe.
If I wanted carbon and sram, then maybe not.

Glad I could help.***
Forum: Touring
10-20-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,108
Posted By alan s

Standing for days on end sounds like a lot of fun.

Standing for days on end sounds like a lot of fun.
Forum: Touring
10-16-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,978
Posted By mev

If you haven't found it yet, there is a Facebook...

If you haven't found it yet, there is a Facebook Group "Bike Touring Americas: Alaska to Patagonia"

Participants in the group include a number of people also currently on tour. So I found it...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,609
Posted By nun

I've done that and it works nicely so that I can...

I've done that and it works nicely so that I can easily carry all my luggage ie the Ortlieb bar bag and the Carradice, on my shoulder.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-15-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,574
Posted By gus6464

One thing I learned about tents very early on is...

One thing I learned about tents very early on is to go to REI and try them out first. Online it doesn't tell you how easy or a pain they are to put up and if they have quirks when doing so.

Also...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-15-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,857
Posted By beechnutC23

Update: got an email from WTB yesterday, they...

Update: got an email from WTB yesterday, they will cover it under warranty. Kudos for a quick resolution, I sent in the claim on Saturday and got a satisfactory reply on Monday.
Forum: Touring
10-14-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,609
Posted By Tourist in MSN

You might want to also consider a frame bag for...

You might want to also consider a frame bag for some more volume in addition to the bags you cited.

I have a Carradice Nelson Longflap, that is a bit smaller than the one you are looking at. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 99,412
Posted By Happy Feet

What a saint., out there trying to save the world...

What a saint., out there trying to save the world from itself.

This is Bike Forums, an internet discussion group where everyone just shares their opinion. People with campaigns become tedious...
Forum: Touring
10-12-19, 06:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,978
Posted By axolotl

It's inevitable. Virtually every time that...

It's inevitable. Virtually every time that someone comes here and mentions biking in Latin America and particularly in Mexico, folks who have never biked in Latin America feel compelled to issue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,020
Posted By Darth Lefty

Typical responses you might expect: We...

Typical responses you might expect:


We tried this in 1982 and we didn't like it so all the people who have been doing it more and more for the last 20 years on mountain bikes are just wrong
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,020
Posted By PDKL45

Discussing new tech in all forums can be sort of...

Discussing new tech in all forums can be sort of frustrating at times. Take 1x tech for example. As soon as you make a post about a 1x9 drivetrain, for instance, you will get some reasonable replies,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,589
Posted By REDMASTA

mad MUP fury trail.

mad MUP fury trail.
Forum: Touring
10-09-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,399
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Getting away from my three older sisters and...

Getting away from my three older sisters and wanting to be self reliant. Andy
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-08-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,719
Posted By mstateglfr

Carbon frames arent all equal in that a lower...

Carbon frames arent all equal in that a lower model carbon bike may use different material than a higher model carbon bike.

The boutique frames cost more for a number of reasons.
- Lack of...
Forum: Touring
10-07-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,475
Posted By KC8QVO

I've thought about both sides of the proverbial...

I've thought about both sides of the proverbial coin - staying at hosts' places and hosting myself, but the position the OP is in is what turns me off for the most part - more so on hosting myself,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-19, 02:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,417
Posted By MrFingers

2020 Canyon Grails released. Same frame, new groupsets and new colours.

Canyon released their new Grails to the audience yesterday. I went to the factory open day back in September, and there I saw some of them on the assembly line, so I knew what to expect, but was told...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-26-19, 11:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,382
Posted By jan nikolajsen

Review: Dropbar mountain bike (Cutthroat) vs. dedicated gravel bike (Stigmata)

I have both bikes and ridden the same handful of local routes again and again for comparison. The following observations are personal and specific to my riding style and the surfaces around here....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-19, 07:58 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,525
Posted By ljsense

It would increase my enjoyment of this forum if I...

It would increase my enjoyment of this forum if I didn't have to risk reading this tortuously bad logic.

You're favoring ignorant people. A few people ought to learn that some people are in total...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,525
Posted By woodcraft

Not the battle I would pick.

Not the battle I would pick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,525
Posted By Humpy

Honestly? I think riding around and yelling...

Honestly?

I think riding around and yelling at people about stuff like this is incredibly ******y.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 99,412
Posted By Kapusta

20 pages of replies and maybe 10 posts that...

20 pages of replies and maybe 10 posts that actually address the OPs point.

That’s actually pretty good by BF standards.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-19, 11:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,398
Posted By Happy Feet

You certainly seem to have a personal grudge...

You certainly seem to have a personal grudge against me but that's your problem not mine. We can't help if you keep moving the "goal" post because this is all apparently just theoretical musings for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 99,412
Posted By Happy Feet

Well, I wouldn't call them moustache bars but...

Well, I wouldn't call them moustache bars but perhaps "raised eyebrow' bars?
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