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Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By Trsnrtr

I've been AWOL recently due to traveling in...

I've been AWOL recently due to traveling in England and some medical changes that have gone very well. I got a new drug and either the pharmacist or my doctor's nurse has called me every other day to...
05-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 113
Posted By shelbyfv

The notion of swapping a saddle from bike to bike...

The notion of swapping a saddle from bike to bike regularly doesn't have much appeal.
05-04-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 240
Posted By bboy314

I would keep the steering lock. As others have...

I would keep the steering lock. As others have said, it will prevent the handlebar from turning enough to damage brake lines, wires, or your frame. It shouldn’t have any affect when riding as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By datlas

Great, kid. Don’t get cocky!

Great, kid. Don’t get cocky!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 678
Posted By Ron Damon

I sense you are a learned man, DG. Pontious...

I sense you are a learned man, DG. Pontious Pilate got a bum rap for his passing the buck on one minor detention case of a rabble rouser from Nazareth. What only erudites will know is that that PP...
05-04-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,504
Posted By genejockey

I had read about using isopropanol as a lubricant...

I had read about using isopropanol as a lubricant to install hoods, so I tried that. I wiped it all over the bracket. Of course, I had to manhandle the hoods on, especially getting the widest part...
05-04-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,504
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

What a touching moment.. You are the first person...

What a touching moment.. You are the first person who bought sante hoods from me and they are fit without tearing.. I am so happy. Making a vintage hoods is something more than a business. I really...
05-04-24, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 78
Posted By Kontact

This all makes no sense. What bike has '80s...

This all makes no sense.

What bike has '80s derailleurs and Shimano 7 speed freewheels? Are you aware that current 7 speed Shimano freewheels are only for department store mountain bikes and use...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3,266
Views: 643,179
Posted By Sierra_rider

From today's ride, I did a little bit of climbing...

From today's ride, I did a little bit of climbing on this one:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240503_115258987_652a405999bf9a18e83ea73886bbc2359471597d.jpg...
05-03-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 218
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I'm Mavic ignorant, but I think I see your pain.

I'm Mavic ignorant, but I think I see your pain.
05-03-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,184
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, some of the climbs just west of this one...

Thanks, some of the climbs just west of this one are even more scenic IMO, but they're still closed for snow.

As far as the color, as soon as I saw it, I liked it. I was looking at this...
05-03-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 218
Posted By Russ Roth

Doesn't DT make endcaps to space your hubs,...

Doesn't DT make endcaps to space your hubs, something like this? https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/dt-swiss-135mm-qr-end-cap-kit-for-straight-pull-11-speed-road-disc-hubs?variant=23053951045...
05-03-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 226
Posted By Chombi1

You can tell if the internal barrels are worn out...

You can tell if the internal barrels are worn out if you see grooves on them. Many don't believe that the mounting screws do not provide the friction on these shifters, You are getting good evidence...
05-03-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 514
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Spend 2-3k on a good bike Spend the rest on...

Spend 2-3k on a good bike
Spend the rest on hookers and blow
05-03-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 218
Posted By downtube42

White Industries MI5 135mm Shimano HG rim brake....

White Industries MI5 135mm Shimano HG rim brake. Pick your spoke count.

$400 hub.

https://www.whiteind.com/product/mi5-rear/
05-03-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 218
Posted By Duragrouch

Forgot about the axle. A longer axle is cheap. ...

Forgot about the axle. A longer axle is cheap.



What he said. But before redishing wheel, determine (in terms of chainline) if best to put 5mm on NDS (and with less dish, yes, is stronger), or...
05-03-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 218
Posted By Bill Kapaun

IF that's just a standard cone/locknut type- ...

IF that's just a standard cone/locknut type-
Get a 5mm longer axle and a 5mm spacer. (old parts bin) If it's 4 or 6mm, no big deal.
Install axle with spacer on NDS.
You'll probably have to give...
05-03-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 218
Posted By tomhaegler

there is a rim version (still used on the P1800...

there is a rim version (still used on the P1800 wheelset) - its available as disc and rim version.
05-03-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 21,634
Posted By Desert Ryder

Mountain Bike ** $100. Rocky Mountain ...

Mountain Bike ** $100. Rocky Mountain

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1804830456665021/
...
05-03-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 203
Posted By slow rollin

5/3/24 10 miles 13 miles. Did an extra ride...

5/3/24 10 miles
13 miles. Did an extra ride when the sun came up around 8am. Not sure I am going over there again with the disappearing bike trail and 55+mph traffic next to the bike lane.
05-03-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 536
Views: 224,464
Posted By ihm96

Advice on upgrades and identification

Hey y’all, I have a Ross bike my dad gave me a few years back that was his. It’s taupe color and the serial # is 0483102604 so I think that means it’s a 1983 built in October and I believe it to be...
05-03-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21,779
Views: 3,111,924
Posted By abshipp

Put some SR Road Champion bars on this bike....

Put some SR Road Champion bars on this bike. Hoods position is not great seated but feels good out of the saddle. Drops are low but comfortable.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 2,771
Posted By Bob Ross

Joke's on you OP, I paid thousands of dollars for...

Joke's on you OP, I paid thousands of dollars for each of my road bikes, and yet I still have plenty of wherewithal left over for recreational drugs! Ha ha!

...uh, just don't tell my Mom.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 678
Posted By Ron Damon

Import agent? That's the buyer's end of the deal....

Import agent? That's the buyer's end of the deal. I am exporting. Liability? 😂😂😂 I am across the Pacific, outside the reach of Uncle Sam, and I am doing nothing more than repackaging foreign goods...
Replies: 2
Views: 89
Posted By SoCaled

I only know enough to get my self in trouble. ...

I only know enough to get my self in trouble.
That said, based on your serial # your bike is a '73 (confirmed by those more knowledgeable than me) pics above would not be the "correct" decal for...
05-03-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22,339
Views: 4,671,111
Posted By SoCaled

When riding this bike you must sing-song the...

When riding this bike you must sing-song the Crest "siren" - "Cre-est! Cre-est! Cre-est!"
This was only one of the Crest team's vehicles, They had submarines, fighter planes, and the "Crest Mobile"...
05-03-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 440,795
Posted By Gravel Rider

Bombtracking

Trying out the new Vecnum stem. So far so good!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240503_172123_6eb8bd35a281331abb37ecd013343964af12af01.jpg
05-03-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 203
Posted By msalvetti

Matt, seems like you just can't get a break these...

Matt, seems like you just can't get a break these last two years. Sorry to hear you have more recovery ahead of you. Good luck.

Mark
05-03-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 203
Posted By msalvetti

I have a couple of multi-day work trips this...

I have a couple of multi-day work trips this month, so hoping I can hit 250 miles.

5/3: 20.0

YTD: 732.2

Mark
05-03-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,845
Posted By bulgie

Sorry, no, I'm not going to do that. The flap is...

Sorry, no, I'm not going to do that. The flap is integral to the fender, riveted in place, so I'd need to drill out the rivets to get the flap out. Anyway it's not a great shape, should be longer to...
05-03-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,184
Posted By rsbob

30 miles with 1,700’. Set a PR on a 3 mile 645’...

30 miles with 1,700’. Set a PR on a 3 mile 645’ climb and was the second fastest for age group. Also got a 4th 🏆 over all on a 1.31 mile segment.
...
05-03-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 21,634
Posted By attylah

Bike Recyclery garage sale on 5/11 in Portland, Oregon

Probably be one or two vintage bits in here somewhere......
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bop/d/portland-bike-yard-sale-11-campy/7743496707.html...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By genejockey

RMOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtvGR8UX1L0

RMOT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtvGR8UX1L0
05-03-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 16,152
Posted By Classtime

Baby Steps. I have an old film can with misc....

Baby Steps.
I have an old film can with misc. ball bearings —some a little rusty—kept in case…
I just emptied the can into the trash and it felt good. 😊
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 678
Posted By Duragrouch

Yeah my old steel post does not have a...

Yeah my old steel post does not have a "clamshell" handlbar clamp like the newer posts, it's more like an old road stem, so I would need to pull *everything* off to swap the bars; 2x(bar ends, grips,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 42,219
Posted By DougRNS

I like. I'm trying to up my jazz-fusion game.

I like. I'm trying to up my jazz-fusion game.
05-03-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,076
Posted By Germany_chris

I'm more bike nerd/wrench

I'm more bike nerd/wrench
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,099
Posted By Koyote

I happily used Ziploc sandwich bags for many...

I happily used Ziploc sandwich bags for many years, but then a couple years ago I bought a ride wallet (from another brand) to carry my phone, cash, and other small incidentals. Not a life changer,...
05-03-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,184
Posted By jaxgtr

Did a short 20 miles and 1600 ft of climbing of...

Did a short 20 miles and 1600 ft of climbing of fakery in the Hollywood Hills on Rouvy.
05-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,184
Posted By jaxgtr

Fantastic scenery... and I love the color of your...

Fantastic scenery... and I love the color of your bike.
05-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By merziac

Great deal on these, older open nose, C+V real...

Great deal on these, older open nose, C+V real deal. :thumb:
05-03-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,184
Posted By Troul

That's how it's been in michigan. Bipolar...

That's how it's been in michigan. Bipolar weather seasons.

I bet the loss in lbs is very rewarding for those endurance zones.
hope the weather prediction is off & you don't need the artic gear.
05-03-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 636
Posted By tomato coupe

Sure you did.

Sure you did.
05-03-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6,295
Views: 579,184
Posted By Sierra_rider

The weather forecast for Markleeville(where this...

The weather forecast for Markleeville(where this particular ride starts) is calling for temps of 54/25 tomorrow and 48/26 on Sunday...big change from the high 60s like it was today. At my house, it's...
05-03-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The Brown One

PM incoming
05-03-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22,339
Views: 4,671,111
Posted By cb400bill

In the late 80’s Crest sponsored a domestic...

In the late 80’s Crest sponsored a domestic American team.
05-03-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 982
Posted By gugie

Your simple explanation sufficed to get the point...

Your simple explanation sufficed to get the point across. I was just in a pedantic mood. :ride:
05-03-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 21,634
Posted By '02 nrs

$80. Macomb,Mich

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1268309-road-test-bike-review-1987-schwinn-tempo.html...
05-03-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By pepperbelly

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5373_51cf39733d99f6e8a53a579780ae0d6c22531ec1.jpeg...
05-03-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 21,779
Views: 3,111,924
Posted By RCMoeur

Yeah, me again. As I was putting away the...

Yeah, me again.

As I was putting away the chrome cruiser this morning, the adjacent Haro mountain bike was going "Hey! How come you never ride me anymore?" Sheesh, how passive-aggressive. I...
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