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03-18-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By FBinNY

Forgive me if I missed something, and if so,...

Forgive me if I missed something, and if so, please disregard------

In all the "debate" about the 1/4 degree off parallel of dropouts, it seems that folks have lost sight of the reason. It has...
03-18-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,390
Posted By Camilo

Sorry if I misattributed that. The GPS...

Sorry if I misattributed that.

The GPS thing... and apologies for drifting... I agree totally. I love GPS when I'm in a strange place, it really works. But you never really get a feel for how you...
03-18-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By 3alarmer

...the frame, the material it's made from, the...

...the frame, the material it's made from, the dimensions and geometry of it, the wheels, the riding surface, all come together in whether or not a bicycle feels "comfortable" while riding it. ...
03-18-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,042
Posted By curiousabe

Yes, all though swedish custom authority are...

Yes, all though swedish custom authority are still holding them hostage despite getting paid over a week ago :( they are shipped from Australia.
03-18-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By 3alarmer

...:roflmao2:welcome to the General Cycling...

...:roflmao2:welcome to the General Cycling forum, version 2024. FWIW, the ignore function works, even though you'll still see him quoted by others sometimes.
03-18-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By zactaylor

Koyote No, I have admitted to writing in a...

Koyote

No, I have admitted to writing in a potentially confusing manner.

I do not understand why you feel the need to critique everything that is being written. I made a mistake in...
03-18-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By genejockey

I might quibble with your definition of...

I might quibble with your definition of "comfort", but I suppose in the end "comfort" is not just cush, but also contentment - the tendency to find yourself saying, "Ahhhhhhhh!" because what you're...
03-18-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By zactaylor

I was expecting the reader to have some inference...

I was expecting the reader to have some inference ability. Must you be so belittling and rude?
03-18-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By genejockey

He has already said, multiple times, that he...

He has already said, multiple times, that he prefers the feeling he gets from 23mm tires pumped up to 140 psi, that this makes him feel more connected to the road - it FEELS faster even it is...
03-18-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,394
Posted By Russ Roth

That was my first job back in HS working for the...

That was my first job back in HS working for the family business, quit that for college after dangling off the edge of a building 3 stories up. There's a reason its one of the most dangerous...
03-17-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 85
Posted By fleslider

Unseen on the net Centurion Catalogs! Added

I have added some new catalogs to vintagecenturion.com.
1978,1988,1989
Vintage Centurion Catalog Page (https://vintagecenturion.com/literature/centurion-catalogs.shtml)

1978 (it looks to be 1978...
03-17-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,858
Posted By fleslider

Hey All IronGents! and Gals. I just uploaded...

Hey All IronGents! and Gals.

I just uploaded the 1978,1988 and 1989 Catalogs to vintagecenturion.com

Heres the catalog covers just for a tease!...
03-16-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

1981 Trek 950 build

I think it is time for a thread dedicated to my latest acquisition instead of just mentioning it in others. I had not been looking for another bike, but AdventureManCO sent this frame to me after he...
03-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 379
Posted By FBinNY

Springs are amazingly reliable, so the b as pring...

Springs are amazingly reliable, so the b as pring itself is the last thing I'd suspect unless it was completely dead.

These RDs depend on a balance between upper and lower springs, so are very...
03-16-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,963
Posted By 3alarmer

...no, the guy I quoted from that article did not...

...no, the guy I quoted from that article did not write the article. I can't make you read it, I can only provide a link. I don't know when the marketing manager for Schwalbe made that comment, and...
03-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,198
Posted By 70sSanO

Nice dissertation. But still waiting for the...

Nice dissertation. But still waiting for the Shimano Tech Doc that Shimano engineers published for 130mm hubs in 126mm dropouts.

Take your time.

John
03-16-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By Maelochs

Mr. Rydabent ... I have joked about your choice...

Mr. Rydabent ... I have joked about your choice of rides repeatedly, and have also expressed respect for them and for your continuing to ride at age ... 82, is it now?

I have also said that I...
03-15-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By veganbikes

rydabent people don't hate recumbents generally...

rydabent people don't hate recumbents generally their issue is with you and ridiculous stuff like this. Please don't conflate people's dislike of what you say for a dislike of recumbents. It is...
03-15-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By big john

With all the sniveling you do about this, can you...

With all the sniveling you do about this, can you show one example of anyone saying they hate recumbents or recumbent riders? From what I've seen, when people disagree with you, or make "snide...
03-15-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,198
Posted By 70sSanO

Well you certainly are digging pretty deep there...

Well you certainly are digging pretty deep there with Shimano engineers and lawyers with no concerns about 130mm OLD hubs in 126mm frame. Show me one Shimano document referencing an install of a...
03-15-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By 3alarmer

...lest you misunderstand, I am able to assess...

...lest you misunderstand, I am able to assess the status of a steel frame or an aluminum frame pretty well by visual, tactile, and sonic (tapping) inspection. I'm not worried about DF exploding,...
03-15-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By veganbikes

Jeff Beck's debut album?...

Jeff Beck's debut album? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_(Jeff_Beck_album))
03-15-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I can readily imagine that all price...

.
...I can readily imagine that all price points will eventually be represented in CF bicycles. The material itself is not especially expensive, more the mold manufacturing process, and the issues...
03-15-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,198
Posted By FBinNY

I'm fairly sure it's that you simply reversed the...

I'm fairly sure it's that you simply reversed the proposition, but you cannot add a spacer to the axle to make it narrower.

Assuming you meant you have a 126mm wheel and 130mm frame, yes, you can...
03-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By 3alarmer

Here's an example, deconstructing the logic of a post you "liked"..

...looked at on its face, it seems to make a compelling argument. But the argument is based on the idea that, somehow, makers of CF frames are manufacturing them using custom layups that will satisfy...
03-15-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By 3alarmer

More Lies from Big Tire and the Bicycle Press...

https://road.cc/content/feature/why-wider-tyres-road-bikes-are-here-stay-307245
​​​​​​​ (https://road.cc/content/feature/why-wider-tyres-road-bikes-are-here-stay-307245)
03-15-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,963
Posted By 79pmooney

+1 And vintage bikes were ridden on tires of the...

+1 And vintage bikes were ridden on tires of the era which happened to be tubulars. (1977, my best year racing, there were just barely OK clinchers and rims, almost as good as my training tubulars...
03-15-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By Garthr

I have the Feedback Elite that I bought at REI...

I have the Feedback Elite that I bought at REI some years ago and don't find it very stable at all. It's not that a bike is going to tip over, it just moves, jiggles and wiggles a lot. It's not what...
03-15-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By 3alarmer

...i'm kinda in the same boat, except on the...

...i'm kinda in the same boat, except on the hookless rims thing. The recent instances of public rider outcry on whether they are dangerous has been of interest. The dueling narratives of, "the damn...
03-15-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By zymphad

Just my opinion but the videos and discussions of...

Just my opinion but the videos and discussions of the bikes that changed a lot and history of the bikes from 60s, to the 90s is lot more fun and interesting than about reading someone saving 0.5...
03-15-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By 3alarmer

...fer sure I am unworthy. I would have to work...

...fer sure I am unworthy. I would have to work all day, and far into the night, to keep up with your level of vitriol. But you have that sig line to keep up with, so there's a reputational burden...
03-15-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By zymphad

On Road Cycling it all leads to constantly...

On Road Cycling it all leads to constantly worrying about having the latest and asking when the next iteration of innovation no one asked for is being released :D
03-15-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By tomato coupe

No one hates the kind of cycling you do --...

No one hates the kind of cycling you do -- everyone is tired of your proselytizing about it.
03-14-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By phughes

The most numerous threads on BF whining about...

The most numerous threads on BF whining about things that don't matter and most comments trying to convince others that bents are the best.
03-14-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 553
Posted By FBinNY

Note, didn't read every post, so sorry for any...

Note, didn't read every post, so sorry for any duplication.

Why bother?

The damage, if any, is already done. Removing the rust won't change that. Moreover, removing what's left of the natural...
03-14-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By cweb99

I carry a compressor, 5 tubes, 4 tires and an...

I carry a compressor, 5 tubes, 4 tires and an extra bike on all my rides. I even hire a day laborer from Home Depot to help ride me home if I get a flat.
03-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By oneclick

DIY frame transport box

I am about to do some travelling and have arranged (as one does) to buy a frame and bring it back on the flight.

This is an under-bed storage thingy sold by that nordic flat-pack furniture...
03-14-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By rosefarts

It's a video. That means cleanin up real nice for...

It's a video. That means cleanin up real nice for the camera. The poor sucker with the camera has the repair kit.

It really is that simple.
03-14-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By genejockey

So she can account for you, anyway.

So she can account for you, anyway.
03-14-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 890
Posted By NVFlinch

1. Make sure your bike fits you and is...

1. Make sure your bike fits you and is comfortable. Ditto clothes - take what you may need.
2. If there are hills on the century course, make hills a large part of your training miles.
3. If you...
03-14-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 890
Posted By groverdill

Give me your best tips (do’s and don’ts) for riding first century

I’ve been a casual rider ever since racing BMX in the 80’s. Mainly I ride the local rail trail for 10 or 15 miles at a time, with a little mild mountain biking and boardwalk cruising at times. So...
03-14-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By Eric F

Lightweight, high-quality bikes might also be a...

Lightweight, high-quality bikes might also be a concern for people who recognize and appreciate the subtle differences between mediocre, good, and great. I don't buy bikes that just serve utilitarian...
03-14-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By Bianchi84

I guess I kind of deserved that! :) , but...

I guess I kind of deserved that! :) , but paraphrasing George Costanza:
"Bianchi84 is getting upset"!

I know there are all kinds if quality cables and other parts out there. I was just wondering....
03-14-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By PeteHski

Sometimes bland mediocrity is not quite enough,...

Sometimes bland mediocrity is not quite enough, especially when it comes to our main hobbies and interests. There are thousands of riders out there who don’t race, but still enjoy riding high quality...
03-13-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By SharpByCoop

Wheel stand 'lock' for polishing

I'm doing a bunch of refurbishing of wheels and rims. Polishing them yeilds SUCH great results. You will agree.

I found it hard to polish rims on my stand. When I used the cloth I want to pull it...
03-13-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By genejockey

He had other beliefs that would align him with...

He had other beliefs that would align him with too much of Social Media....
03-13-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By zactaylor

Hello, Your first dilemma: In my view, if...

Hello,

Your first dilemma:
In my view, if you're in between sizes, always go for the smaller one. It is much easier to 'make a bike bigger' by changing stem length/handlebar width/seat pin, but...
03-13-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,198
Posted By FBinNY

Yes and no, depending on how finicky you are. ...

Yes and no, depending on how finicky you are.

In a pinch you can simply flex the frame far enough to fit the wheel.

The drawback is that the dropouts won't be perfectly parallel. Also less...
03-13-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,879
Posted By dedhed

You say that like it would be a bad thing. ...

You say that like it would be a bad thing.

A 1920's car you could repair with a hammer, screwdriver, and crescent wrench, 2020 not so much
03-12-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I did a supported bike tour in Columbia...

I did a supported bike tour in Columbia approximately 10 years ago. It involved two weeks of riding, with an extra few days on the bike in Bogata and a week of riding in Medellin. Columbia has a...
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