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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 123
Posted By Maelochs

All these replies have been really useful and...

All these replies have been really useful and helpful



Is this BF?

:D
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 120
Posted By Iride01

I'm not certain how old you are. But at my age...

I'm not certain how old you are. But at my age 66yo and being retired for quite a few years. I find that I don't have enough overall activity to keep all my muscles toned up and probably am losing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,676
Posted By Sierra_rider

Lol, you just gotta have the right gearing...but...

Lol, you just gotta have the right gearing...but in all seriousness, even the 34/34 combo on my road bike requires a lot of wattage on this climb. I've got a 31/40 low gear on my gravel bike and that...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 32
Posted By Iride01

Refresh the page or leave the thread and come...

Refresh the page or leave the thread and come back in.

I've had that happen when I just posted a reply and some other member has posted to the thread in the time it took me to write my reply....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 62
Posted By billytwosheds

Clearly a collector's item.

Clearly a collector's item.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 693
Posted By The Golden Boy

I've always been that "legacy" type person who...

I've always been that "legacy" type person who finds the beauty and functionality in "vintage" stuff... When I first got into the "vintage" bike hobby- I didn't understand the concept of putting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,676
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Sooo tempting to drop everything and spend a...

Sooo tempting to drop everything and spend a whole summer there, if not for two things. Wife wouldn't understand and fact that I wouldn't survive any of these climbs...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 32
Posted By Strawbunyan

Unable to "like" posts.

From time to time I become unable to like people's posts. The option to do so completely disappears.
is this some kind of bug or Is there a limit to the amount of likes per week I can give out? or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,900
Posted By rsbob

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS...

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS unrealistic and blown out of proportion. The chances of something horrific happening is pretty remote. People log hundreds and thousands of miles on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have...

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have an abundance of plastic shifter levers. haha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 478
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not...

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not sensitive to Q-factor, but I hate rubbing crank arms. The +4 mm Shimano pedals are enough for me. With the standard pedals I have to offset my cleats to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By Aubergine

Tell me about it. Besides all the vintage stuff I...

Tell me about it. Besides all the vintage stuff I love, my more modern bikes all use Campagnolo ten speed drivetrains.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 123
Posted By Black wallnut

The hole is slotted by design so that a kickstand...

The hole is slotted by design so that a kickstand can be placed correctly so it does not interfere with the crankarm or your foot while pedaling. You could add a larger diameter washer under the head...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 264
Posted By grumpus

Loose chain knocking against the plastic chain...

Loose chain knocking against the plastic chain guard, needs adjusting. The freewheel sound is normal, probably amplified by the chain guard. The slight freewheel drag will probably clear up with use.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By terrymorse

I kind of have my eye on this 780g frame, just in...

I kind of have my eye on this 780g frame, just in case my Scott Addict bites the dust:

Winspace SLC2.0 $1480-$1580 (https://www.winspace.cc/product/slc2-frameset/?v=7516fd43adaa)

I'm impressed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By terrymorse

Compared to balsa, pine is more than twice as...

Compared to balsa, pine is more than twice as dense. But aluminum is 8 times as dense as pine, and steel is 22 times as dense as pine.

Pound for pound, pine is about 10% stronger than aluminum,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2,852
Views: 63,257
Posted By terrymorse

First car was a 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood. Paid...

First car was a 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood. Paid $100 for it.

In college, since I had the biggest vehicle, I was volunteered to drive classmates around to camping trips, food runs, and concerts.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By DiTBho

Going to invest 500 euro in a wodden Sanremo 36H...

Going to invest 500 euro in a wodden Sanremo 36H Hookless wheel set ( rim + 36H Sapim Race spokes + Campy 1994 C-Record hubs ) made by CBita...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By markk900

Just to drive the point home: first picture cable...

Just to drive the point home: first picture cable fits, second it doesn’t. My suggestion is that given you have a supply of (what I think of as crappy) plastic shift levers, it only takes a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By jonathanf2

They already exist! Bigrock Sohtea Team...

They already exist!

Bigrock Sohtea Team Edition - 603-675g frameset / T47 BB / 30c tire clearance / $1668 USD:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,189
Views: 3,185,468
Posted By GamblerGORD53

April 22 I rode the Rohloff14 tour bike NNE to...

April 22 I rode the Rohloff14 tour bike NNE to Gibbons, 64 miles to start the season. Saw 6 other older guys on the highway, the last one had a super CF race bike. DQ lunch. Did 41 mph on my fave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By ygktech

OK, I know I'm necro-ing an old post here which...

OK, I know I'm necro-ing an old post here which is generally frowned upon, but I'm searching for information on the 1990 allez epic myself right now and thought I'd correct some misinformation in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By terrymorse

Surprisingly, wood's strength-to-weight ratio is...

Surprisingly, wood's strength-to-weight ratio is not too shabby. If the goal is minimizing weight, it's not the dumbest choice.

Material : Specific Strength (kN-m/kg)
4130 stee. : ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By datlas

It’s on FIRE!

It’s on FIRE!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By tomato coupe

This thread is really delivering ...

This thread is really delivering ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By Aubergine

That is a lock washer to hold the headset in its...

That is a lock washer to hold the headset in its proper adjustment when the top nut is tightened down.



A magnet will tell you! And don't fret over being a noob. We all were at one point.


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,942
Posted By tmnguuyen

Seeing all this, I'm embarrassed for the CA...

Seeing all this, I'm embarrassed for the CA version :mad:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By Aubergine

What are you seeing? I can't tell from the pics.

What are you seeing? I can't tell from the pics.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 99
Posted By Trakhak

Be forewarned that, while you won't see the...

Be forewarned that, while you won't see the original post from a person on your ignore list, you'll see that post if another poster quotes it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 693
Posted By Classtime

Ya. You can do what you want with your bike. So...

Ya. You can do what you want with your bike. So what. Modern components cannot diminish the "quality" of the frame but they certainly diminish the Vintage Aesthetic. The level of harm varies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By Epilogue4573

It actually does. Also I have no clue on what...

It actually does. Also I have no clue on what part broke as soon soon as I removed the fork (the one in my hand).


I had in mind something like yours but with a drop bar! Yours looks fabulous....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By jdawginsc

You can also file down normal cheap cables but...

You can also file down normal cheap cables but then run the risk of weakening them. And it’s sort of a pain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By Black wallnut

If only there was a sub forum for regional rides...

If only there was a sub forum for regional rides and discussions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By Aubergine

Your bike has a Carbolite frame, which I found to...

Your bike has a Carbolite frame, which I found to offer a pleasant ride. It looks to have aluminum rims, a big plus. For a front derailleur, just about anything will serve as a replacement. Huret,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Gotcha. Thanks guys. I'm getting it. I'm...

Gotcha. Thanks guys. I'm getting it. I'm guessing Campagnolo shift cables are more expensive than my $10 bike. haha
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 99
Posted By tiger1964

On my comp, I click on my name in the upper right...

On my comp, I click on my name in the upper right corner, select "user control panel" and within that "edit ignore list". Luckily for me, very rarely used on this forum (YMMV!)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 130
Posted By Hondo6

Same here. MicroShift has publicly stated that...

Same here. MicroShift has publicly stated that MicroNew is a different company, the products are not the same, and has indicated that MicroNew is counterfeiting Microshift designs.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 101
Posted By noimagination

That's not a bug, it's a feature.

That's not a bug, it's a feature.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By Aubergine

the Simplex and Campagnolo cable ends are more...

the Simplex and Campagnolo cable ends are more like E4e than E4d.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1058x614/img_1989_9322c5b1cd14f87d623b674e1bbe05d58bbef457.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 454
Posted By ThermionicScott

Calipers are cheap if you don't own a pair. I'd...

Calipers are cheap if you don't own a pair. I'd bet money that those Michelins are narrower than the spec, that was the trend when those tires were made. So modern 23s would likely be bigger all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By Small cog

Certainly worth it, it looks to be in pretty...

Certainly worth it, it looks to be in pretty reasonable condition, I have recently acquired an A08 which is similar and converted it to single speed with a freewheel which has produced a nice basic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By juvela

----- the adjustable bottom bracket cup...

-----

the adjustable bottom bracket cup appears odd


---
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,889
Posted By Aubergine

Re tire size, on a bike like that I've found that...

Re tire size, on a bike like that I've found that the Grand Bois 30 mm wide tires work very well. They are a bit more forgiving than the Herse 28mm tires (which I have on other bikes and really like)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By cb400bill

Pic Assist - Picture by Epilogue4573 | 34044115 |...

Pic Assist - Picture by Epilogue4573 | 34044115 | (bikeforums.net) (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/34044115)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 35,398
Posted By SoCaled

Stumpjumper Comp - $325 - Laguna Niguel, CA ...

Stumpjumper Comp - $325 - Laguna Niguel, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1938188356605176/?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,631
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, the two adjustable cups had different thread...

Yes, the two adjustable cups had different thread depths, but the actual races were at about the same depth.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By tomato coupe

Just to summarize: You crashed aluminum...

Just to summarize:

You crashed aluminum wheels into a concrete block at 40 kph (25mph) while loaded with 130 kg (286 lbs.) of weight. From the (disastrous) results, you've concluded that it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 586
Posted By Epilogue4573

Wow! This seems a solid list. I also vouch for...

Wow! This seems a solid list. I also vouch for the torque wrench if any of the parts you are going to touch are carbon fiber since you do not want to break them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,889
Posted By Strawbunyan

32 sounds a lot more like what I was expecting to...

32 sounds a lot more like what I was expecting to find. I have to hunt down my micrometer and try this again.


I agree. I fully intend to keep it this way for quite a while atleast. I am just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 99
Posted By Epilogue4573

Peugeot Ue8m

I recently received a Peugeot UE8M as a gift and I'm considering either restoring it to a clean, running state or converting it into a fixie. I already have a daily driver (Riverside Touring 920) and...
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