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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,253
Posted By Classtime

I will be inspecting. And I will be conspiring...

I will be inspecting.
And I will be conspiring with others in our group to drop any scofflaws.
I also am proposing a new rule: Any rear derailleurs used must be short or medium cage and all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By dedhed

At least OBDII is standardized across...

At least OBDII is standardized across manufacturers by government regulators. I don't picture that from bike component manufacturers nor does the government have a compelling reason to require it. .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By bboy314

“wallet too heavy”. Actually, the one real...

“wallet too heavy”.

Actually, the one real problem I can think of is cables fraying and breaking in Shimano STI shifters, although not worth “upgrading” to electronic IMHO.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By Kontact

I have warrantied a ton of Di2 shifters,...

I have warrantied a ton of Di2 shifters, derailleurs, batteries, wires and control boxes. Same with eTap. Electronic parts can wear out like mechanical parts, or they can suddenly stop working with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By merziac

It was a bit thin IMO, actually ok, no chaos or...

It was a bit thin IMO, actually ok, no chaos or drama, probably not sustainable as was.

I'll say it again (I think), Italy and or most of Europe vs Cal/USA is apples and oranges, we do not have it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By Classtime

I have to stop on that part of Cypress to rest...

I have to stop on that part of Cypress to rest and keep my heart from exploding. And then I I have to walk until it levels out for a few yards to about 6 or 7% so I can get back in the clips. Too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By Classtime

Nothing on Eroica CA routes is 25%. Dirt...

Nothing on Eroica CA routes is 25%.

Dirt Mulholland is great Eroica CA training—Not flat, Not steep, a long grind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By Oldairhead

Most of the Eroica events have gravel climbs...

Most of the Eroica events have gravel climbs exceeding 25%. Might as well get used to it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By Manny66

I will be at L'Eroica again this September. There...

I will be at L'Eroica again this September. There is pretty sizeable Los Angeles area contingent that shows up, and quite a few have already committed to attend, (Myself included). Also Its always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Jeff, you can ease up and ride on regular dirt...

Jeff, you can ease up and ride on regular dirt roads to practice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By Classtime

My Bike

For the event, it will have the original Normandy Sport hubs with either 25mm Sprinter Gatorskins or Veloflex tubulars and the OE Atom FW. That Zefal will be replaced by an older non-Hp Zefal. Maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Caliwild

Quick question: Does this bike qualify for Eroica...

Quick question: Does this bike qualify for Eroica CA? Thanks in advance...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By mhespenheide

If I were still in my 20's and riding up Mount...

If I were still in my 20's and riding up Mount Baldy in a 39x25, I might well be tempted to take on Eroica with "heroic" gearing.

I am not, and I am not tempted. Each of the four times I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

santambrogio This is me in a 42-28 on Kiler in...

santambrogio This is me in a 42-28 on Kiler in 2018. Probably the only 5 seconds I wasn't out of the saddle. In the couple of times since that year, I've "cheated" and used a compact crank but I hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By cinelliguy

Just plain smart... Guy

Just plain smart...

Guy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Classtime

https://www.strava.com/segments/2874837 You can...

https://www.strava.com/segments/2874837
You can go up Topanga to Dirt Mulholland and from the Nike Tower come back down Mandeville Fire Road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By nlerner

I’d have to check, but I think my low gearing for...

I’d have to check, but I think my low gearing for last year’s CA Eroica was 30t large cog rear and 28t small front. Yeah, real low and glad I had it. Didn’t need to walk up any hills! Plus I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By merziac

There are ways, ya gotta lean way in, maybe out...

There are ways, ya gotta lean way in, maybe out of your comfort zone. :twitchy:

Here's a great recent thread. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By obrentharris

Gearing to match your fitness level, and pull the...

Gearing to match your fitness level, and pull the straps nice and tight on the climbs. (Easy for me to say. I had several decades to learn how to reach down quickly and loosen the straps when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Classtime

Dig your enthusiasm santambrogio. With 9 months...

Dig your enthusiasm santambrogio. With 9 months of training ahead of you, 41-28 is plenty low. Super Record with a 28? Maybe. If this is your first time, go stock OE. This will be my 5th one and my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Reynolds 531

yeah but you'll never do 52 28 unless you're...

yeah but you'll never do 52 28 unless you're drunk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By fvernon

I've done it with toe clips & straps and a 53/42...

I've done it with toe clips & straps and a 53/42 up front with a 12-28 in the back, and it wasn't not fun. Call it character-building. You'll get a lot of advice about more gears, flat pedals, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By gugie

We walk ...

We walk
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edited: I found a better pic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By rccardr

Flat touring pedals. And more agressive gearing,...

Flat touring pedals. And more agressive gearing, like 28/34 low.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By fvernon

I'm seriously considering no toe clips/straps...

I'm seriously considering no toe clips/straps this year, and just riding a vintage-style touring pedal. I'm not sure the clips/straps are all that necessary or useful for how I'll try to enjoy this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By cinelliguy

Better gearing? There are some seriously steep...

Better gearing? There are some seriously steep sections, pulling out one's shoe is almost unavoidable.

Guy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,675
Posted By tiger1964

OK, the RoadLink and the Soma cage are here, and...

OK, the RoadLink and the Soma cage are here, and (in another topic) got past an axle spacing problem that kept the wheel from turning, so I can start playing with the gearing (although I should have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 02:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,675
Posted By Andrew_G

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Left to Right: Campy Rally, Campy Post-78 Super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 01:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,675
Posted By Andrew_G

I was taught BITD that the 'ideal' chain length...

I was taught BITD that the 'ideal' chain length makes the rear derailleur's pulley wheels vertical in both lowest gear (largest freewheel cog, inner chainring) as well as the highest gear (smallest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,288
Posted By daka

I will admit that I am easy to annoy, but people...

I will admit that I am easy to annoy, but people who come along in an industry that has a history that goes back, say, at least a hundred years and present themselves as the first smart person to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By Erzulis Boat

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Rode this thing 3 days in a row now. I have always built a "new" bike for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,340
Posted By mech986

My 72 Italvega Super Speciale with Campagnolo LF...

My 72 Italvega Super Speciale with Campagnolo LF hubs built up with Mavic MA3 rims and Compass Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass 700 x 35mm Extralight tires. I typically weigh 215 pounds, bike and supplies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By VRJAKE

Little late, but some images from Eroica. As many...

Little late, but some images from Eroica. As many have said, great friends and people to meet, beautiful area, beautiful route (the 72 miler). Would do it again in spite of the organization, but may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 09:54 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By repechage

it's Brian Baylis

it's Brian Baylis
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By Gary12000

Part Three - activities sunset ride Friday night...

Part Three - activities sunset ride Friday night and the Saturday events..

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Main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By Gary12000

Part Two.. We made it the first night in Cambria....

Part Two.. We made it the first night in Cambria.

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That Coastline......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By Gary12000

So although i have posted a little bit on another...

So although i have posted a little bit on another thread, here is our Eroica California Journey from Louisiana and some steps along the way.:-

Part One.. The journey In.
4:00 am New Orleans...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By Caliwild

Hello, I actually rode down Cypress this year on...

Hello, I actually rode down Cypress this year on the Nova route with my Santa Cruz Stigmata with hydraulic Shimano GRX brakes. The brakes performed flawlessly... I love vintage bikes but, man, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By tmnguuyen

Running into Brad and finished the ride with him...

Running into Brad and finished the ride with him is the highlight of the ride for me. This is True Texan Grit, Brad drove 1800 miles with all the medical procedure, won a category the concours, did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By Tomm Willians

It will be a first for the wife and I and our...

It will be a first for the wife and I and our Wilier Ramato’s ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 21,732
Posted By mstateglfr

Am I though? You have rim/wheel brands that...

Am I though? You have rim/wheel brands that specify which tires they accept on their wheels. I would say that alone is clear evidence that road tubeless is a mess. Tire brands and wheel brands are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,879
Posted By davester

My two cents: Itchy wool jerseys: Sure,...

My two cents:

Itchy wool jerseys: Sure, cheap wool is itchy but many cycling jerseys are, and were, made from merino wool, which is not itchy at all.

Inadequate brakes, Most of the complaints I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,449
Posted By steelbikeguy

just to add to the "pool" of Mondonico photos so...

just to add to the "pool" of Mondonico photos so far, let me offer this portion of a Bicycle Guide article from 1993. The complete article was looking at some new varieties of steel tubing, and one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,449
Posted By krakhaus

Show us your Mondonico

As far as I know there isn't a Mondonico thread on here. I bought this frameset a few weeks ago, and since then I've set PR's on all 3 of my usual rides. My first ride was terrible, but after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-17, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,607
Posted By Stevensb

Mondonico Futura Leggero

I traded the 89 Paramount frame I bought recently for this 54 cm ctc Mondonico frame, fork and Record headset.

From what I've read online, Antonio Mondonico hand built relatively small numbers of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 34,650
Posted By Classtime

Here is a Strava file on last year's long route: ...

Here is a Strava file on last year's long route:
https://www.strava.com/activities/284357576
My 1981 race bike has a 52/42 and right now a 7 speed cassette with a 13/23. I've long ago cold set it...
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