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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,430
Posted By SoSmellyAir

OK, gang, I have ordered an 11-speed XT 11-40...

OK, gang, I have ordered an 11-speed XT 11-40 cassette for my GRX 2x drivetrain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,963
Posted By Mtracer

Thanks for the information. I may try some test...

Thanks for the information. I may try some test of my own. Just for the fun of playing with some numbers.

FYI In the Silca article on rolling resistance, they mention that tires with higher...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,241
Posted By Sierra_rider

This is a bit of a stretch, but if you look...

This is a bit of a stretch, but if you look closely, you can see the road ahead. This part is the steep section on a little 5 mile/2k' gain climb....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,372
Posted By njkayaker

I’m not that old! :thumb:

I’m not that old!

:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 27,699
Posted By livedarklions

I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I cannot...

I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I cannot help you in writing an essay that justifies academic dishonesty or plagiarism. It is not ethical or fair to present someone else's work as your own,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 841
Views: 27,699
Posted By Trakhak

That story reminded me of one that longtime...

That story reminded me of one that longtime session bass player Leland Sklar tells. After being asked by too many record producers for some change or other in the sound of his bass, almost invariably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 15,931
Posted By RChung

The people operating those slide rules were...

The people operating those slide rules were engineers and physicists.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By smallpox champ

C&V Inspired NBD: Custom 26" Drop Bar Build

My latest build, a custom 26" or Rene Herse 'RTP' frame and fork sporting Humptulips Ridge tires.

My previous personal bike was built with 'superlight' 7-4-7 tubing, 650bx45mm (actual) max,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,684
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Put together the truing stand from the Musson book with wood scraps I had...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,716
Posted By Camilo

Roads of Molokai

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By grant40

Yes, very rare, but not the biggest. The biggest...

Yes, very rare, but not the biggest. The biggest vintage freewheel is found on the 1937 Schulz Funiculo, which is 4 speeds, the largest cog being 40 teeth....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,010
Posted By WhyFi

Lol. Dude's had his road bike for like a week, it...

Lol. Dude's had his road bike for like a week, it still has a trainer tire on the rear wheel, he speaks of having to walk up hills and he's got the balls to "educate" people on gearing? :roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 12,839
Posted By WhyFi

You've gotta work on getting a non-hazardous tire...

You've gotta work on getting a non-hazardous tire on the rear wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,578
Posted By 70sSanO

No. I’ll give it away to someone who can use it....

No. I’ll give it away to someone who can use it. A bike co-op is a good place.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,770
Posted By bbbean

I like bananas

I like bananas.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By Pathfinder27

My new to me road bike

Hey all,
I'm a budget cyclist and always have been. I rode a Dianmondback Haanjo CX converted to drop bars for the last 7 years. Yesterday I sold that bike and picked up a used Giant Contend SL2,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-21, 10:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,194
Posted By RChung

[/h1]He didn't hit a tree, or a pothole, and his...

[/h1]He didn't hit a tree, or a pothole, and his handlebar or fork didn't break; those are accidents. He was hit from behind by a motorist.

In other news, eight Atlanta-area massage workers die in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-21, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 961
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I think the cage's inner plate being upside down...

I think the cage's inner plate being upside down has something to do with the problem... Remove it and reinstall right side up and get back to us with your findings. Andy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,197
Posted By Charles Wahl

Don't buy a starter bike that has the pictured...

Don't buy a starter bike that has the pictured Simplex dropouts in the first photo, or any other that will only accept a Simplex dérailleur. Same for Huret. Make sure it has the threaded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,754
Posted By mrblue

Hi Bill! The tire is a Vittoria Rubino Pro G+...

Hi Bill!
The tire is a Vittoria Rubino Pro G+ 2.0. My weight is ~130. My favorite food is Spanish or Brazilian. My eyes are brown and my mom says I have a smile to die for. I grew up on the Atlantic...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,043
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Mercer Island is about to lose a revenue source. ...

Mercer Island is about to lose a revenue source. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,716
Posted By Wilbur76

Went off trail, ended up in the oil fields. ...

Went off trail, ended up in the oil fields.
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-20, 04:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,559
Posted By rubiksoval

I'd go with installation error, too, but would...

I'd go with installation error, too, but would also check the tire just in case the bead is exposed or something on the inside. And I'd check rim tape/strip. If you're using a strip (harder/plasticy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,297
Posted By Seattle Forrest

This is sage advice. You should reflect on it...

This is sage advice. You should reflect on it for a moment.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,502
Posted By Trakhak

Back when I raced, I once overheard a teammate...

Back when I raced, I once overheard a teammate complimenting a guy on another team on how smoothly he rode. After the race, I asked Greg what that was about. He said, "Some guys take it to heart and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,502
Posted By rubiksoval

Why do you think it's gone to crap and why do you...

Why do you think it's gone to crap and why do you think it's inefficient?

Are you bouncing out of the saddle ?
Are you hurting yourself when pedaling?
Are you putting out less power at a given...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,761
Posted By Cyclist0108

I have to admit it never occurred to me to try to...

I have to admit it never occurred to me to try to use dimeric cobalt to inflate a tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16,131
Views: 749,575
Posted By abshipp

Sorry VV, a like from kissTheApex and an...

Sorry VV, a like from kissTheApex and an affirmative from Bah Humbug overrules you.

Cat:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,301
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Argumentum ad podium?

Argumentum ad podium?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,546
Posted By WhyFi

I don't think that anyone has a problem with you...

I don't think that anyone has a problem with you riding what you want to ride. What people have a problem with is you hearing the term "gravel bike" and then ignoring industry convention and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,716
Posted By Seattle Forrest

I hope nobody minds if I add some photos to go...

I hope nobody minds if I add some photos to go along with this excellent ride report. White Chuck is a 7,000' mountain that towers over the town of Darrington; that may not sound like much if you...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-20-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,550
Posted By Seattle Forrest

White Chuck Mountain

There's very little info about this peak online, and there are some active, adventurous folks in here. I have a hunch several people might enjoy a few of the photos, maybe someone will benefit from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
Posted By Seattle Forrest

My buddy looking at our immediate future. ...

My buddy looking at our immediate future.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48419887611_d80570a1bd_o_d.jpg

This kid was cute.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Enchantment Lakes aka Shangri La (pics)

I’ve posted a lot of ride reports here over the years, with beautiful mountain scenery to complement a beautiful road bike. The way I find roads to ride on is usually that I go hiking, and say to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,261
Posted By Phil_gretz

1983 Fuji America

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I decided to swap in a narrow range 7-speed freewheel. So far, so good.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,809
Posted By rubiksoval

No, it wouldn't. I wouldn't ride harder...

No, it wouldn't.

I wouldn't ride harder because I was on a crappier bike. I'd ride the same and just be slower.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,999
Posted By caloso

Also, please consider using CO2, rather than CO,...

Also, please consider using CO2, rather than CO, as the latter is flammable and toxic if inhaled.
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