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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-18-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By brian44

Grassroots races are on the schedule for Thursday...

Grassroots races are on the schedule for Thursday nights and one USAC style (not USAC sanctioned!) Grassroots day on the last Saturday of the month. I went out last Tuesday...it was good to be back.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By brian44

When I was out at RH last week that was my main...

When I was out at RH last week that was my main gripe. So, we have a Tuesday night training crit (in Charlotte) that has been around forever (Orr Rd). It is awesome, fast, full of talent, etc. One...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By burnthesheep

And I juuuuust got a budget track bike. I guess...

And I juuuuust got a budget track bike. I guess it all goes to ****.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By Morelock

What do you lease to that's interested in a 250m...

What do you lease to that's interested in a 250m 42.5° banked bowl?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By carpediemracing

A point of context. There is a really, really,...

A point of context. There is a really, really, really primitive track in New Hampshire, the NEV. 333m track if you ride 8 or 9 feet up from the inside. Cracks, potholes. 10-12 people makes a good...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By brian44

There is a fairly large difference in riding...

There is a fairly large difference in riding those tracks when compared to a 250m track...so that could be the reasoning.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By brian44

Did a workout at the track today. The rumors are...

Did a workout at the track today. The rumors are true...there is currently no organization to put on any events at the Rock Hill Velodrome; Rock Hill is actively looking for entities to lease the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By brian44

I'm not new to track riding; I have my own...

I'm not new to track riding; I have my own gear...

I just don't understand how T-Town can pull in international riders, and have such a robust season, while (in my opinion) Rock Hill has a much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By Morelock

I've talked to a few people the last couple of...

I've talked to a few people the last couple of days and the answer I keep getting is "nothing but speculation - track isn't going anywhere"

take what you will from that
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-31-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By brian44

Awesome...I planned on shifting from road to...

Awesome...I planned on shifting from road to racing on the track next season. Perfect timing...

Last time I was at Rock Hill, it sounded like things were heading in this direction. It is such a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By top506

FWIW, my Alan is much more stable on fast...

FWIW, my Alan is much more stable on fast descents than my round top tubed Vitus 979. Don't know if that's the reason, but it MIGHT make the main triangle less flexy laterally.

Top
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-27-21, 06:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By Morelock

*right, I didn't mean Ivan wasn't involved...

*right, I didn't mean Ivan wasn't involved although that's how it came across I suppose.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-26-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,858
Posted By Morelock

I've been hearing rumors (*just rumors) the last...

I've been hearing rumors (*just rumors) the last couple of months about Giordana's future, and none of them sounded positive.

Even pre-covid a big night racing was maybe 50 people... and that on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By xiaoman1

A little more information on the Alan TT...BTW...

A little more information on the Alan TT...BTW mine is not ovalized.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/172621-84-alan-record-frame-issues-help.html
Best, Ben
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By xiaoman1

Looks Factory to me......The change in tube...

Looks Factory to me......The change in tube appears symmetrical and with the 3 guides, it seems highly unlikely that an over tightened repair stand was used incorrectly because the middle eyelet is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By fabiofarelli

Drenthe is nice, since a few years we do a ride...

Drenthe is nice, since a few years we do a ride there, small group, great fun. Nearby the Vam-berg.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By fabiofarelli

Nope, black anodized. I loosend it myself by...

Nope, black anodized. I loosend it myself by heatening (the glue) and unscrewing it. The frame had been damaged and was not usable anymore.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By Iride01

Might be the builder/designer was more interested...

Might be the builder/designer was more interested in what they thought was creating a more aesthetic look and appeal for their customers than a truly beneficial structural design or aerodynamic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By Binky

I just checked mine and the distance between the...

I just checked mine and the distance between the the rear drops APPEARS to be 125mm or 126mm.... but the rear wheel is not the original.

Bink

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By downhillmaster

Good for you. There is never a wrong time or...

Good for you.
There is never a wrong time or wrong position to tip if you feel like doing it.
That being said, it is usually a nicer gesture if you tip with something like food or liquor or a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By cxwrench

We get a LOT of baked stuff. That's always nice....

We get a LOT of baked stuff. That's always nice. I've got a customer that gives me a nice bottle of whiskey every year, he goes for the good stuff and has the bottles sand blasted w/ a nice message....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By Bald Paul

Like you, I'm originally from Boston. Like you,...

Like you, I'm originally from Boston.
Like you, I now live in SC
If you're anything at all like me, and you're out on a group ride, and have to yell "CAR BACK!" they know you're not really a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By tomato coupe

How about "Here you go, lunch is on me today....

How about "Here you go, lunch is on me today. Happy Holidays!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By tomato coupe

Just remind her that you gave someone some...

Just remind her that you gave someone some doughnuts 9 years ago. (You should be good for another 7 years, at least.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By Ghazmh

A friendly smile at the bike shop is a must. I...

A friendly smile at the bike shop is a must. I gave my favorite old local LBS double what it cost to retrue a wheel for me because the owner went above and beyond (per usual) to get it fixed for me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By canopus

Which is why I suggested asking the...

Which is why I suggested asking the manager/owner. I have baked cookies before and given them away and the wife has made pies... and some people just dont want to eat the sweets like they did when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By tomato coupe

The OP isn't asking about tipping the mechanics...

The OP isn't asking about tipping the mechanics every time she has some work done -- she's just asking about giving them a little something for the holidays.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By mstateglfr

If I were given the option of a $10 tip or...

If I were given the option of a $10 tip or donuts/bagels, I would probably go for the second option.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By Reflector Guy

I might give a tip (or more likely, a case of...

I might give a tip (or more likely, a case of beer or homemade cookies or something like that) if the mechanic went above and beyond to accomodate me, like if he stayed late to finish my bike or got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By jananji

Suggestion - Dont worry about cash. Take some...

Suggestion - Dont worry about cash. Take some small gifts like a christmas pudding or a nice plum cake which are 10 $ worth. Gift wrap it and present them. I am sure they will be happy and appreciate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By Rolla

Robyn, good on ya for being so considerate of the...

Robyn, good on ya for being so considerate of the folks working in the back of the shop! If a customer gave me a $10 cash tip, I'd be extremely grateful, and would consider it quite generous.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By SpedFast

Ten bucks is not being cheap as a way of saying...

Ten bucks is not being cheap as a way of saying thank you for being honest and reliable. With that said, a large variety of pastries dropped off first thing in the morning goes a long way too. Do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By tomato coupe

If you don't spend money on stuff, you're being...

If you don't spend money on stuff, you're being thrifty. If you don't spend money on people, you're being cheap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By Troul

a sincere gesture showing appreciation could go a...

a sincere gesture showing appreciation could go a long way.

"Thank you Sir/Ms"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,880
Posted By tomato coupe

Take them some Xmas cookies …

Take them some Xmas cookies …
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By T-Mar

I'd also like pictures of the overall frame and...

I'd also like pictures of the overall frame and stay/blade ends to dropout transitions. It appears to be a older frame. I associate the male bottle braze-ons with early to mid 1970s models. The pump...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By T-Mar

I'd consider this a very low low mid-range model....

I'd consider this a very low low mid-range model. As previously noted, it is very early 1990s. The Shimano 105SC components were good value for their price range. However, I have caveats about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By MauriceMoss

I've seen a lot of Vettas over the years but this...

I've seen a lot of Vettas over the years but this one doesn't look like one of theirs. Specifically, the seat stay caps are unlike anything I've seen on Vetta frames. The fork crown is also not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By dedhed

https://vintagevelore-cycling.com/another-master-p...

https://vintagevelore-cycling.com/another-master-piece-by-family-taverna-vetta/

​​​​​​https://www-vetta-it.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By unworthy1

MauriceMoss was the first guy who had made...

MauriceMoss was the first guy who had made extensive write-ups about this brand for C&V, before him I thought only of Vetta as a maker of helmets and minor accessories.

The two Vettas are not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By thumpism

Looks nice! I can't help with the ID but someone...

Looks nice! I can't help with the ID but someone will be along who can help. Enjoy it!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-21, 04:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,840
Posted By Bianchi pc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_2382_d9aab91ef91121fb7145b40ea29bd859bb38769a.png...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By Binky

I just sent off an email to ALAN in Italy with...

I just sent off an email to ALAN in Italy with the model and date of manufacture of my bike (May, 1986) and a picture of the frame with a request for information about possible issues or recalls.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-17-21, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By Pacelineg

Thanks for the link. Wow, what a mess.

Thanks for the link. Wow, what a mess.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By Pacelineg

Oh no! :mad:

Oh no! :mad:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By brian44

This was (is) devastating news..soo young.

This was (is) devastating news..soo young.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-15-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By Pacelineg

Alex Dowsett mentioned Olivia in his recent YT...

Alex Dowsett mentioned Olivia in his recent YT video. He's donating the advertising proceeds from his video to Mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2avQ7RV99o
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By Pacelineg

This is really tragic, and terrible that she did...

This is really tragic, and terrible that she did not get the help she so needed. :(
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By surveyor6

Very sad. She was really young.

Very sad. She was really young.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-20-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,722
Posted By 79pmooney

I ride my fix gear on the road with Giant or...

I ride my fix gear on the road with Giant or Dankine full fingered MTB gloves. (Not for crashes but to protect my fingers from the undersides of the brake levers. Some of the Oregon hills go up lot...
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