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05-20-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 334
Posted By Rick_D

Mine after a refresh, still more or less my...

Mine after a refresh, still more or less my former commute setup.
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Find...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 67,152
Posted By Caliwild

I have had many laugh-out-loud episodes while...

I have had many laugh-out-loud episodes while watching Silicon Valley!
05-20-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 517
Posted By mhespenheide

airmj , everyone has to start somewhere. Click on...

airmj , everyone has to start somewhere. Click on my name on the upper left corner of any one of the posts and you should get a new drop-down menu. One of the options in that drop-down menu should...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 67,152
Posted By terrymorse

Silicon Valley is so dead on accurate, it's a...

Silicon Valley is so dead on accurate, it's a documentary. A funny documentary.
05-20-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,350
Posted By tiger1964

Not having heard differently, I've left the chain...

Not having heard differently, I've left the chain length as-is. If there's a problem -- easy enough to fix.



I believe you. Anyway, I recall when I started out, I was interested in buying bar &...
05-20-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By cb400bill

No need to rehash this topic. Thread closed.

No need to rehash this topic.

Thread closed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 67,152
Posted By bampilot06

Didn’t get the 62 miles today. Ran out of time,...

Didn’t get the 62 miles today. Ran out of time, but I did managed to hold 250 watts for 2 hours. That’s a first. Power wasn’t the goal, was trying to have negative 5 mile splits or 5 mile splits...
05-20-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By howsteepisit

Oddly enough, 27.2 - 26.8 is ............0.4 mm!...

Oddly enough, 27.2 - 26.8 is ............0.4 mm! shocking I know.
05-20-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,279
Posted By howsteepisit

For me, the Varia is a game changer. I've ridden...

For me, the Varia is a game changer. I've ridden for the better part of 60 years, some years more some years less. I still hear cars approaching from the rear just before my Varia alerts on some...
05-20-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,389
Views: 867,682
Posted By cyclezen

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis...

back from 3 days of varied riding in San Luis Obispo County. We quartered in Morro Bay, and rode around - Montana de Oro, Profumo - See Cyn to Avilla Bch & Avilla, Pismo and up in the wIne country of...
05-20-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6,407
Views: 595,854
Posted By Smaug1

I had a busy weekend, didn't get any riding in at...

I had a busy weekend, didn't get any riding in at all
Friday was a long drive to Rockford, IL to see Nate Bargatze. (a really funny comedian; look him up on YouTube if you don't know who he is)...
05-20-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 68
Posted By Koyote

His ride elevation was off by a factor of...

His ride elevation was off by a factor of >2.5x.
05-20-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,995
Views: 447,593
Posted By Eric F

A few pics from last week's rides, while on...

A few pics from last week's rides, while on vacation in Laguna Beach, and exploring new-to-me dirt in the vicinity...

Buck Gully...
05-20-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 38,385
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

Does anyone else think the red was overdone? ...

Does anyone else think the red was overdone?
Cheers,
Van
05-20-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 686
Posted By rsbob

As taught by me, my 5 YO grandson now likes to...

As taught by me, my 5 YO grandson now likes to parrot back, “Grandpa, don’t be a dufus”. Then we both laugh.
Forum: Commuting
05-20-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,242
Posted By pdlamb

Cool, clear morning ride. At least it was cool...

Cool, clear morning ride. At least it was cool while I was rolling -- as soon as I stopped I was drenched in sweat and took an hour to cool down. Fascinating where the cicadas are singing and where...
05-20-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By rsbob

As I have aged, I have found my greatest enemy on...

As I have aged, I have found my greatest enemy on the bike to be heat. My body doesn’t regulate itself like when I was young by copious sweating, forehead excepted. I have found myself after a hard...
05-20-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,720
Posted By mruneedahelmet

I echo this sentiment. Whatever keeps a bike...

I echo this sentiment. Whatever keeps a bike relevant to its owner is all that matters. Whether it means restoring a classic to its showroom condition, or overhauling it to make it rideable, the...
05-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17,861
Views: 1,514,852
Posted By procrit

Tough week for work and training, but I got in...

Tough week for work and training, but I got in two good anaerobic sessions and some weight training. I did a 1' test with some fatigue in the legs on Saturday and almost hit 10 w/kg. Hoping to blow...
05-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 612
Posted By genejockey

True story - I worked with that guy's son, back...

True story - I worked with that guy's son, back in about 1991-1992. The son was really into cycling. I asked him about those bikes, and he said they were crap. You still see them periodically on...
05-20-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,720
Posted By fender1

This 1962 Paramount (P12, I think) came to me...

This 1962 Paramount (P12, I think) came to me with a mix of original & non-original parts.

I didn’t want to cold-set it and wanted to be able to ride it regularly, so I built it with mix of new &...
05-20-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 34
Posted By Manny66

and a few more . ...

and a few more .
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05-20-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 57
Posted By chiefkurtz

Big Blue joins the pack.

Got this 1985 Cannondale SR300 very cheap (under $50.00) and it INCLUDED the downtube shifter assembly (with the hard to find throughbolt) and FD hanger. Headset and forks (non original) included). I...
05-20-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 34
Posted By Manny66

L.A. Invitational at the Cub House ,San Marino CA.

A Great day in So Cal with the Velo Retro crowd. The Rose Bowl Vintage ride Route usually includes a quick pit stop at The Cub House en route to the Pizzeria . So attending the L.A. Invitational ...
05-20-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,995
Views: 447,593
Posted By t2p

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05-20-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By seypat

Forums do require group efforts. The OP might be...

Forums do require group efforts. The OP might be better off with a bunch of mirrors around him instead. The people in those mirrors would be his type of people.
05-20-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5,389
Views: 867,682
Posted By t2p

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05-20-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3,589
Views: 456,447
Posted By RB1-luvr

Buttons has a spot he naps on against the house...

Buttons has a spot he naps on against the house amongst the plantings. My 8-year-old daughter made a sign:
...
05-20-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 192
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The Campy (and Shimano) guide pulleys have a free...

The Campy (and Shimano) guide pulleys have a free floating lateral play designed into them (to better align with a cog after a shift, this free play absorbs minor tolerance and adjustment...
05-20-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,417
Posted By rsbob

What a fantastic surprise. Lighter bike + more...

What a fantastic surprise. Lighter bike + more fitness = good times!
05-20-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,289
Posted By kenhawkeye

This is an old thread and I should have had that...

This is an old thread and I should have had that 2nd coffee
05-20-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 523
Views: 40,805
Posted By cooperryder

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05-20-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,720
Posted By BMC_Kid

I don't know how I missed seeing your Somec, what...

I don't know how I missed seeing your Somec, what an awesome paint job! That paint scheme captures an interstellar ballet, where stars and nebulae dance in the grand cosmic arena. Far out!

Your...
05-20-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By TakingMyTime

I rode it 2 weeks ago (West to East) and I'm...

I rode it 2 weeks ago (West to East) and I'm actually heading out this morning to do it again. I leave from Cypress Community Park (Jeffrey Rd and 5 fwy), Ride up Jeffrey to Portola and then over to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 67,152
Posted By Koyote

When I was in Westminster Cathedral, at one point...

When I was in Westminster Cathedral, at one point I looked downward and realized that I was standing on Charles Darwin.
05-20-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,526
Posted By Duragrouch

That Halfway did look cool. But try to mount...

That Halfway did look cool. But try to mount front and rear racks on single-sided forks. A better view than you may have seen:...
05-20-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By Koyote

I'm wondering why you want to acquire so many old...

I'm wondering why you want to acquire so many old cheap bikes(?)
05-20-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5,389
Views: 867,682
Posted By Biker395

Glendora Ridge Road and Mt. Baldy ... a matter of...

Glendora Ridge Road and Mt. Baldy ... a matter of perspective.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 67,152
Posted By indyfabz

Did you know that that is Mike Judge in that...

Did you know that that is Mike Judge in that scene?
05-20-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 272
Posted By kenhawkeye

I live in Dorset UK and I have a few of those....

I live in Dorset UK and I have a few of those. Send me a private message and I'll send them to you
05-20-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 17,861
Views: 1,514,852
Posted By topflightpro

I forgot to bring my computer with me this...

I forgot to bring my computer with me this weekend, so I did not record my training efforts or racing. So, I guess it didn't happen, right?

Really would have liked to see the data though.
...
05-20-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 42,069
Posted By zookster

My blue or a shade of blue assortment ...

My blue or a shade of blue assortment

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1988 Miele Uno LS
...
05-20-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 904
Posted By Trakhak

Wow. It's been quite a while since the heyday of...

Wow. It's been quite a while since the heyday of Bikes Direct-bashing posts. I kinda miss them . . .
05-20-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 38,385
Posted By Muffins

$185 Centurion Turbo, Houston Texas. I was trying...

$185 Centurion Turbo, Houston Texas. I was trying to talk a dude on Redd*t into buying this, but it's not what he was interested in, so I bring it to you. This was Centurion's top race bike, from...
05-20-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,573
Posted By darnet

Ride 1 Nashua River Rail trail trial ride… ...

Ride 1

Nashua River Rail trail trial ride…

My first ride, to wring out the (red-winged) Huffy, was a few easy kilometers on the Nashua River Rail Trail.
...
05-20-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 38,385
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Brian Chapman knows his way around a torch. ...

Brian Chapman knows his way around a torch.
Bargain.
...
05-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 42,069
Posted By bikemig

Four blue bikes: an early 70s Fuji Finest, a 70s...

Four blue bikes: an early 70s Fuji Finest, a 70s Sekine SHS 271, a '79 Trek 510, and an '85 Cannondale ST 400. These are 4 hardworking bikes that have seen a lot of use after I rebuilt them. The...
05-20-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 42,069
Posted By big chainring

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Fifty years old this year, '74 Libertas.
05-20-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 379
Posted By bikemig

It's always great when you read a post like this...

It's always great when you read a post like this and you also learn something new. I didn't realize that there was more than one kind of under the BB cable guide.
05-20-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm familiar with this situation, unfortunately. ...

I'm familiar with this situation, unfortunately. In my case, I don't think nutrition or hydration were to blame. Once was clearly heat exhaustion, which apparently comes on more readily once you've...
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