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08-31-23, 12:50 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 17,315
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

They had a 2018 Emonda SLR in the 62cm size,...

They had a 2018 Emonda SLR in the 62cm size, which is perfect for me. Last year and well into this year it was $1900, then recently it dropped to $1300 and then to $900. Frameset was immaculate. Rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,083
Posted By tomato coupe

One snapshot from a fitting session tells you...

One snapshot from a fitting session tells you very little about the actual fit or the abilities of the fitter.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By Redbullet

I do not really agree. If we do the mats, some...

I do not really agree. If we do the mats, some huge mismatches come to our attention:

2600 EUR: 2015 Canyon middle tier, SRAM Force 22, 6.8 kg: See here...
05-18-22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,436
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Classic near-sunset ambient light photo "session"...

Classic near-sunset ambient light photo "session" before a test ride, and then an impromptu ride with ctak for 23 miles or so around the city. He was testing a new setup on a bike of his, and both of...
05-04-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By markk900

Not sure how they did things at Trek, but I had a...

Not sure how they did things at Trek, but I had a summer job in the mid 70s where part of my duties involved stamping reference numbers into metal - let’s just say alignment and consistency were not...
04-20-22, 10:13 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,356
Posted By P!N20

How to spell Cinelli correctly? ​​​

How to spell Cinelli correctly?
​​​
04-18-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,356
Posted By Kilroy1988

Actually, every other person who's directly...

Actually, every other person who's directly responded to your post here has made that assumption based on the language you used, so maybe you're the one who needs to reconsider how to structure a...
04-18-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,356
Posted By Drillium Dude

Because it was too hot to ride during daylight...

Because it was too hot to ride during daylight hours here today (96 degrees!), I decided to look at the auction pics at length and do some addition. Was able to ID most of the bikes in the photos,...
04-15-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,356
Posted By Drillium Dude

Hmmm...vague description of what I get for my...

Hmmm...vague description of what I get for my 50k, charge me 50 bux for the opportunity to ask in person what exactly I'm getting (apparently worth 5x what he's asking here) for my money.

At a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,450
Posted By cxwrench

It's the laser etched texture on the brake...

It's the laser etched texture on the brake surface...eats brake pads.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 19,114
Posted By Rodrigo Kenobi

Not exactly, but mine lasted for 4985 Km...

Not exactly, but mine lasted for 4985 Km :twitchy:

They still had some thread on them, but I decided to swap because of this:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 02:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 19,114
Posted By Troul

i don't know how much the cream version would gum...

i don't know how much the cream version would gum up the watts, but I'd not consider it an issue if I were going for a certain look. The penalty is likely very minimal anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,376
Posted By woodcraft

The 30mm Paves look great, if a bit pricey. Fine...

The 30mm Paves look great, if a bit pricey. Fine on those rims.

Hard no on using tofu for glue.
01-26-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,336
Posted By tremolo1965

My only racing bicycle. I bought this February...

My only racing bicycle. I bought this February 2012 from an ex racer / mechanic who brought the bike from his hometown in Florence. He had purchased the bike in 1979 from Roberto Poggiali. This is my...
01-26-22, 03:38 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,336
Posted By Gary Fountain

A 1991 Colnago Super Belgian 'Collstrop-Isoglass'...

A 1991 Colnago Super Belgian 'Collstrop-Isoglass' team bike that I now own:

https://i.imgur.com/oUwJeEx.jpg
01-25-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,336
Posted By rccardr

Well, there's this: ...

Well, there's this:
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And this:...
01-24-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,336
Posted By Drillium Dude

1980 Saba. So why does it say "Alpina"? Read...

1980 Saba. So why does it say "Alpina"? Read on...

Another bike found in London during my two-year tour in the mid-90s, this was in pretty bad shape paint-wise. Had it refinished in flo-orange by...
01-16-22, 02:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,436
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Packing bikes can be tricky, if not difficult....

Packing bikes can be tricky, if not difficult. Everything protrudes and is subject to getting bent or broken. If not a bike enthusiast or an hour or so's worth of research and planning of how to pack...
12-02-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,062
Posted By genejockey

I'm glad they're getting serious, at least at the...

I'm glad they're getting serious, at least at the top levels. I'd hate to see someone "Rosie Ruiz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Ruiz)" their way to an eSports championship.
11-23-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,081
Posted By steelbikeguy

I've got two BG articles in my archives. I'll...

I've got two BG articles in my archives. I'll just post one of them, and if there is interest, will post the other...

https://live.staticflickr.com/4631/27909654399_9de68e2427_b_d.jpg
...
11-18-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,152
Posted By merziac

Again, this far down the line anything can be on...

Again, this far down the line anything can be on the table IMO, what ever it takes for comfort, fit, hills, ascent, descent, desire to get on the bike, stay in the saddle longer, etc. :thumb:

So...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-21, 06:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,418
Posted By FrankTuna

I LOVE the Roubaix...it felt "right" the instant...

I LOVE the Roubaix...it felt "right" the instant I test rode it. I've typically had to buy bikes without test rides because no one seems to stock 61cm!! If it could take a 38mm tire it would probably...
10-07-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,051
Posted By bear_a_bug

C'mon, 52telecaster , take the plunge! I liked my...

C'mon, 52telecaster , take the plunge! I liked my '83 620 as a 700c bike, but I LOVE it as a dedicated 650B bike.
https://i.imgur.com/2RxCS1L.jpg
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09-21-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,488
Posted By curbtender

Cut about a ten inch piece of cable with head....

Cut about a ten inch piece of cable with head. 7700 sti is pretty smooth so it shouldn't hang up at all. Run it up and down to make sure you get 8 clicks and try it again with the cable in place....
09-17-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By JaccoW

Day 3 - Montpellier to Béziers

Day 3 - Montpellier to Béziers (2021-Aug-25)Strava (https://www.strava.com/activities/5851296189)

People in Montpellier asked us why we even wanted to go there. The truth is, it's halfway to...
09-17-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By JaccoW

Day 2 - Port-de-bouc to Montpellier

Day 2 - Port-de-bouc to Montpellier (2021-Aug-23)Strava (https://www.strava.com/activities/5840889631)

On day 2 we had some distance to catch up on so we drove 141 km from Port-de-Bouc to...
09-14-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By JaccoW

Day1: Marseille to Port-de-Bouc

Day 1: Marseille to Port-de-Bouc (2021-Aug-22)Strava - Day 1 (https://www.strava.com/activities/5834726788)

So on our day of arrival we headed into Marseille to get some food, ship our train bags...
08-19-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By JaccoW

Remember how I had a flat a month ago? I finally...

Remember how I had a flat a month ago? I finally took some time off from packing to fix the tube so I can bring it as a spare this vacation. For some reason there were two pairs of snakebites. One on...
08-18-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 377,469
Posted By jlaw

1979 Trek 710

I acquired this bike in its original form from a discerning gentleman from Mass. - turns out he is also a BF member. He got it from the original owner - then did a down-to-the-frame rehab. The 24"...
07-17-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 21,116
Posted By fliplap

This bike lives in full touring guise now, I...

This bike lives in full touring guise now, I ditched the flexy 50.4 Sugino PX and narrow spaced 10s and went back to the 46-36-24 triple paired to a wide, 11-34, 9s. I also picked up a lightly loved...
07-07-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1989) Eight Titanium Bikes

Titanium road bikes reviewed are FUJI Titanium, PANASONIC PICS CTI-2, SPECTRUM Titanium, and MIYATA Titan.
Titanium mountain bikes reviewed are LITESPEED, MARIN Team Titanium, MERLIN Titanium, and...
07-05-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By JaccoW

So the ride across the southern province was a...

So the ride across the southern province was a nice one this weekend. We did have to cut sunday short because of heavy rain but all in all it was a great ride.

The Graveller was noticeably slower...
06-09-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By JaccoW

Right, so I just cleaned the bike and a friend...

Right, so I just cleaned the bike and a friend and I plan to take it on a small two day tour next week.

No major updates, just some better shots of the stainless steel Tubus Tara front rack and...
06-06-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,395
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

These next photos will be the last you'll see of...

These next photos will be the last you'll see of it in this original color etc. Colin mentioned finding rust underneath the paint as he removed it for canti work--certainly something I've known about...
06-06-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 73,855
Posted By Hobbiano

Here's a scan of a Bicycle Guide article on the...

Here's a scan of a Bicycle Guide article on the '84 Trek 510 & 760 equipped with Campagnolo Triomphe And Victory components. They have the specifications of both bikes but seem to only talk about the...
05-28-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,395
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Fast forward some more and we have the additions...

Fast forward some more and we have the additions of two more Specialized Ribcage II bottle cages joining the single one I had. Drops 75g over the silver Sunlites. I have long used the Ribcage cages...
05-24-21, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By SpeedofLite

Frames and Framebuilding (1988) In Praise of Steel

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05-10-21, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,700
Posted By JaccoW

My vintage 1992 Koga-Miyata Traveller touring...

My vintage 1992 Koga-Miyata Traveller touring bike turned gravel. 40x622 tyres and an Ultegra 2x 11 Deore drivetrain. Microshift bar-ends are on their way... somewhere but they are sold out...
04-30-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By Drillium Dude

I will keep an eye out for a blue 80s Trek and if...

I will keep an eye out for a blue 80s Trek and if you pass opposite again give me a wave and I'll know it's you :)

DD
04-30-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By AJI125

Lookout Mountain and Red Rocks. My longest ride...

Lookout Mountain and Red Rocks. My longest ride (66) and most climbing (5100+) to date.

Every time I see it I’m in awe of the beauty of Red Rocks. Been a few years since I saw a show there, but...
04-29-21, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By Drillium Dude

Been wearing out the tires on this: ...

Been wearing out the tires on this:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1023x819/image_efc98c5485e77803aede3442e6496c6b9a86fc48.png

Seeing sights like these:
...
04-28-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By nlerner

I picked up this ‘74 Int’l frameset from Andy_K...

I picked up this ‘74 Int’l frameset from Andy_K over the winter, built it up with various bits I had around, but it wasn’t until today that I had a chance to give it a test run:

...
04-28-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By rccardr

Beautiful warm day for a 40+ miler from Reston...

Beautiful warm day for a 40+ miler from Reston down to the Potomac, up past Roosevelt Island, through The Eight Hills Of Arlington, and back.
This buddy makes for an excellent companion:
...
04-28-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By rccardr

Yeah, it was a stunner: ...

Yeah, it was a stunner:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4129_8232a7360741f9e103f05b1d051663e8701d002d.jpg...
04-27-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,028
Posted By non-fixie

You are all champs to me. :) Anyway, today...

You are all champs to me. :)

Anyway, today is King's Day in Holland, a national holiday. The weather was fine, and with the country still mostly locked down, there weren't too many options. So...
04-27-21, 01:14 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,395
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Well, folks, I turned my 620 into a Lexus.... My...

Well, folks, I turned my 620 into a Lexus.... My previously skeptical self (for good reason) with regard to big tires, their aesthetic, and their benefits, has been disproven. Crazy. Sure, big tires...
04-21-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,216
Posted By MarkusForest

Late breaking news. I finally found some time to...

Late breaking news. I finally found some time to clean up the fork and behind the dirt I found the matching serial number!
...
03-30-21, 04:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,197
Posted By non-fixie

Light touring in the Low Countries C&V style? ...

Light touring in the Low Countries C&V style?

My vote would go to the Gazelle Champion Mondial Semi-Race. Easy to find in Holland (there are at least five on MP right now) and very nicely made.
...
03-29-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,197
Posted By alexnagui

I've done some gravel cycling on my Gazelle with...

I've done some gravel cycling on my Gazelle with 35mm tires and it was a lot of fun, I've would have probably felt more comfortable on a mountain bike at certain points, but it was still a lot of...
03-29-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,990
Posted By Germany_chris

Then you’ll get another like I did 😉

Then you’ll get another like I did 😉
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