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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 24
Posted By FBinNY

I don't have enough info to judge whether it...

I don't have enough info to judge whether it makes sense or not.

However, it wasn't working before and is now, so that's s solid clue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 193
Posted By wheelreason

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to...

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to her smallest gear before the hill, they you will know the issue for sure....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 57
Posted By Aubergine

I love tubulars also but again, not for your use.

I love tubulars also but again, not for your use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 317
Posted By mihlbach

I have been using TPU tubes for years and have...

I have been using TPU tubes for years and have even converted a number of friends. I find them completely dependable, however they are not fool proof. If you treat them like heavy thick butyl tubes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 355
Posted By Smaug1

One of my eBikes is just such a bike; it can do a...

One of my eBikes is just such a bike; it can do a little bit of everything....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By pdlamb

The problem with counterfeits is you don't know...

The problem with counterfeits is you don't know if it matters until you know that it matters. Take your cone wrench for example. The real, name-brand tool (it's not just Park, could be Var, Pedro's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 101
Posted By 2old

The best advice I've had is to have the bar...

The best advice I've had is to have the bar length just wide enough to have your elbows slightly bent when everything else feels comfortable. Probably ride a few times as suggested above and if you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,531
Posted By bblair

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge." ...

That is called "The Big Ring Challenge."

Best attempted when with a group. Nobody will care when you tell your story later, but your mates will be impressed at the time.

I would also like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,766
Posted By RustyJames

See my post, #49. If there is a large gap...

See my post, #49.

If there is a large gap from the year of the frame to the year of the components on it, it is no longer vintage. I could slap electronic shifting on my 1960 Legnano and it would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27,213
Views: 3,194,112
Posted By BTinNYC

It's another day of beautiful weather, so I'm...

It's another day of beautiful weather, so I'm pulling the kit out of the dryer, grabbing sunscreen, topping off the charge on all da wittle batteries, filling bottles, making a PB&J, and heading out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,222
Posted By jdawginsc

If you aren’t following a business model (and I...

If you aren’t following a business model (and I certainly am not...), I just look at it as dead money mostly. Anything I get replenishes my fundage. Plus it’s gone and rehomed in a better place.

i...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 75
Posted By bruce19

Doing a Comparo of my road bikes

Background: I am 78 yrs old and we are trying to house break two Berrnadoodle puppies so I don't have a lot of time to ride. It's also the start of my season and I don't have fitness. I kept going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 193
Posted By bargainguy

Looks like she is a stronger walker, and you are...

Looks like she is a stronger walker, and you are a stronger climber.

If there is even a sniff of impatience while you're waiting at the top of the hill, put a fork in it, you're done.

Now Ms....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 193
Posted By Craptacular8

Not from the driftless area, but imagine you've...

Not from the driftless area, but imagine you've got some punchy climbs. I'm in the flatlands of western MN. Anyway, just my perspective. I know there are climbs I've pushed up where I had a bunch...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,050
Views: 69,892
Posted By indyfabz

It’s an animal rescue farm in S. Jersey where I...

It’s an animal rescue farm in S. Jersey where I volunteer. Last time I was there I spent 3 hrs. cleaning up llama and pony poop. Big fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3,050
Views: 69,892
Posted By Deal4Fuji

willingly or .... ...

willingly or ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHjBcgdAReI
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 71
Posted By shelbyfv

If it fits, yes. You will not notice a...

If it fits, yes. You will not notice a difference. Obviously you may need derailleur adjustment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 71
Posted By bboy314

Q factor will affect how far apart your pedals...

Q factor will affect how far apart your pedals are spaced, not the drivetrain or chainline. So you’re fine with this change unless you can’t stand your feet being 1mm further apart.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By bboy314

The best way is to buy from a reputable seller.

The best way is to buy from a reputable seller.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 2,972
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd like to see pics of the Ti bike with wooden...

I'd like to see pics of the Ti bike with wooden rims but without the accompanying attitude. Doesn't seem likely.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 2,972
Posted By genejockey

Well, you know, if all you wanted was commentary...

Well, you know, if all you wanted was commentary from people who had actually experienced wooden rims, this thread would have been comprised entirely of your initial post, followed by a "Anyone? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7,951
Views: 970,655
Posted By chrispope248

Hi Ya, I have a 1957 carpenter and a 1960s ish...

Hi Ya, I have a 1957 carpenter and a 1960s ish Duckett that I'm restoring
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By freeranger

Who did you buy from? If one of the popular,...

Who did you buy from? If one of the popular, recognized U.S. shops, unlikely to be counterfeit. If from an overseas, cheapo sites, might or might not be. You could go to Park Tools website and pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 2,972
Posted By eduskator

No one forces you to be on this forum. If you...

No one forces you to be on this forum. If you don't like it, you know what to do!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 209
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I use the bottom row of that chart quite a...

Yep, I use the bottom row of that chart quite a lot for working out which gears go together.

What it doesn't really show is the gear spacing.
Here's a chart I found on a UK forum - I've only ever...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 66
Posted By gauvins

For rider + luggage totalling 110kgs, 120m...

For rider + luggage totalling 110kgs, 120m elevation gain requires twice the energy of 5kms without elevation, according to this (http://bikecalculator.com/veloMetric.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 194
Posted By shelbyfv

So you didn't want opinions/advice from BF after...

So you didn't want opinions/advice from BF after all? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 209
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't have much to add except these pointers: ...

I don't have much to add except these pointers:

A freewheel vise is very helpful. If you are not familiar with this tool, it is an aluminum devise which fits inside the threaded hub area of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,774
Posted By thinktubes

I love dams!

I love dams!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 256
Posted By indyfabz

+1. Who cares about the whole not wearing white...

+1. Who cares about the whole not wearing white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day convention? :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By HMJ

I'm feeling a bit slower than the last couple of...

I'm feeling a bit slower than the last couple of years myself. In my case, I'm very sure it isn't the bike :)

But based on what you briefly describe, it does sound like some basic maintenance is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 159,648
Posted By Jughed

I posted this in the what do old men ride thread...

I posted this in the what do old men ride thread - sorry for doubling up...

2001 Zurich
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 209
Posted By ehcoplex

Perhaps only tangentially related to the subject...

Perhaps only tangentially related to the subject at hand, but adding this to the thread for future searchers, & because it's just visually cool!
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By jdogg111

350 is high for a used liberte. Good bike tho....

350 is high for a used liberte. Good bike tho. Try craigslist, put in folding bikes, you may be surprised. On my liberte I added bmx style handlebars, which added 4 inches in height. If you need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,766
Posted By Wildwood

I ride vintage as friction (only exception is 1...

I ride vintage as friction (only exception is 1 restomod)
I ride Campy 10 Ergo, both double and triple on steel/Ti/CF frames.
I ride a roadie ebike.
1959 the oldest, 2020 the newest.

My focus...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-22-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 106
Posted By tds101

Ugh... Where's the link man?🤣 ...

Ugh... Where's the link man?🤣

https://youtu.be/yxDyVTsXV2w?si=XTo2vYYN7vNLK8xF


https://youtu.be/oJa6mXkIeZQ?si=IXuw2g07n_eXVRAD

It's pretty good, but I'd immediately upgrade the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 121
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

"We increased our prices by 46%"

"We increased our prices by 46%"
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-21-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By 79pmooney

I'd be inclined to use the same cleat fore and...

I'd be inclined to use the same cleat fore and aft position for each shoe but place the appropriate shim between between cleat and sole for your shorter leg. (My right leg is a 1/2" (12mm) shorter. ...
Forum: Introductions
05-21-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By thkev

Thanks for the cool message back Yes definitely...

Thanks for the cool message back
Yes definitely the co-ops, which is how it started for me indeed. We even have 3 of them even though city I live in quite small (Ghent)
Its also the reason why I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,418
Views: 597,895
Posted By Sierra_rider

Just a little over 30 minutes on the trainer...

Just a little over 30 minutes on the trainer today...did a FTP ramp test. It wasn't the most ideal time to do one, but I was feeling really well rested and it wasn't enough intensity/duration to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By billytwosheds

The frame isn't the limitation, it's probably...

The frame isn't the limitation, it's probably everywhere that relies on grease or oil: the bottom bracket, wheel hubs, headset, and more. Tires might help.

If you're willing to swap out or service...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-21-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 127
Posted By billytwosheds

Super good deal. Second dibs in case for whatever...

Super good deal. Second dibs in case for whatever reason it doesn't work out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,323
Posted By Lascauxcaveman

Damn. I've disposed of all my vintage Treks; I...

Damn. I've disposed of all my vintage Treks; I think my only current Made in USA Bike is my Raleigh Technium, which will not support Cino-applicable tire widths.

OOH, scratch that, I have a 1990...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 734
Posted By Ironfish653

Sounds a lot like the tires. Lots of inexpensive...

Sounds a lot like the tires. Lots of inexpensive MTB get fitted with (also inexpensive) tires that are designed more for appearance than actual performance. Tall, widely spaced knobs (“Because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 336
Posted By Duragrouch

I have a microshift 3x9 front derailleur, shifts...

I have a microshift 3x9 front derailleur, shifts great, but the spring is way too stiff for me, unable to use with gripshift. Trigger shifter is better but still high force. With downtube shifters it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,763
Posted By bikingshearer

I was never as fast or as tough as I think I...

I was never as fast or as tough as I think I was.:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 40,309
Posted By Desert Ryder

Diamondback WCF 2.1 Welded Carbon Fiber Bike ...

Diamondback WCF 2.1 Welded Carbon Fiber Bike
$80 $150
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/950608390041981/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 40,309
Posted By Desert Ryder

Francesco Moser Race Bike $300 $500 ...(I think...

Francesco Moser Race Bike $300 $500 ...(I think it may be a Cromovelato?)
"Vintage Francesco Moser Bike."

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/835617035255948/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,222
Posted By Camilo

Aside from the post-pandemic drop, I'm thinking...

Aside from the post-pandemic drop, I'm thinking that people who are nostalgic for 70s and 80s "classic" bikes are now aging out of the market. As a demographic, they're (we're) at best plateauing in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 323
Posted By Camilo

I love my Force AXS bike. But the proprietary...

I love my Force AXS bike. But the proprietary flat top chain, and incompatibility with even other Sram drive trains, other 12 speed chains, let alone Shimano or Campag, is really souring me on Sram,...
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