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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 100
Posted By ArgoMan

All very good observations. I went to a 1x...

All very good observations. I went to a 1x because I had never used the smaller ring in several years. Heck, I can only recall one time where I used the largest rear cog. And I would experience FD...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 100
Posted By SoSmellyAir

In addition to the above, I heard that really...

In addition to the above, I heard that really hardcore TT riders choose their chain rings so that the most frequently used gear combination would have a perfect (i.e., parallel to top tube) chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 184
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/6d19f958_9eca_4b14_9f2e_f5483f9cadb1_9f1d3e242c23c28627431b33b64925950e0d2b1f.jpeg
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I'd sell for super cheap (under $150) or rebuild...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 100
Posted By PeteHski

I find this one the most intuitive:- ...

I find this one the most intuitive:-

https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=22,36&RZ=11,13,15,17,19,21,24,28,32,36&UF=2215&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=KMH&DV=teeth
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 235,441
Posted By JaccoW

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red...

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red one around the seat tube is the rear one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By Aardwolf

You Sir are a compete star. That looks like the...

You Sir are a compete star.
That looks like the complete instructions of how to do it :)

But it does look like I may need the tool,
unless I can make something :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 184
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It takes time to sell C&V bikes. If you're in a...

It takes time to sell C&V bikes. If you're in a hurry to offload before a move, it's not going to work.
I think the SFBay market is pretty healthy. Reasonably priced bikes move pretty fast. Link to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By steelbikeguy

I was looking through the New Winner literature...

I was looking through the New Winner literature again, and it does provide a description of the bearing adjustment process. Hadn't read this in a long time.
It suggests that only one tool is...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-21-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 33
Posted By unterhausen

That's tough, since you probably use more than...

That's tough, since you probably use more than one wheel position. Is it really a problem? There are really only two ways to fix it, file the top of the low dropout, or fix the discrepancy through...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 210
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/945x489/narrowwide_b94d3588e2c04fec0fc55ed543f79e3d09e6a7f8.jpg

As stated above (thanks Milhousej!) chain ring that is thicker and thinner to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 184
Posted By USAZorro

Aside from some very top-of-the-line bicycles,...

Aside from some very top-of-the-line bicycles, interest in bikes from the 70s has passed the tipping point, and I think also for bikes from the 80s. Supply vs demand, and demand has gone missing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21,841
Views: 3,162,393
Posted By MCHunt

Carquinez Scenic Highway

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20240521_083640_9b80eb4a37e4ab084378ac56eed1b7eb202ad46e.jpg
TSX Lemond today
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58
Posted By steelbikeguy

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete...

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete answer, let me offer the drawing from the New Winner pamphlet.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,178
Posted By howsteepisit

I am pretty sure it's not the saddles, it would...

I am pretty sure it's not the saddles, it would appear that I have some kind of leg length discrepancy or a twist to my pelvis. My Dumb Purchase was buying evermore saddles and not paying attention...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 359
Posted By smd4

Thread lock PLUS a lock washer for good measure!

Thread lock PLUS a lock washer for good measure!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,114
Posted By noglider

It's not worth going into debt to buy a bike...

It's not worth going into debt to buy a bike unless it enables employment or other kind of financial gain such as saving money on transportation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 47
Posted By bboy314

I suggest looking for a used kid trailer, there...

I suggest looking for a used kid trailer, there are usually plenty around that have been outgrown. Burley is a great brand. I wouldn’t worry too much about using an axle mount, especially for 50lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,374
Posted By tomato coupe

This doesn't even pass the sniff test. For one,...

This doesn't even pass the sniff test. For one, the frames are built with different bottom brackets, they come in different sizes, and the weights are different. But more importantly, Specialized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By Aubergine

[/size]Yep. Vintage bikes are, at base,...

[/size]Yep.

Vintage bikes are, at base, pretty simple machines. To be sure, there are things one needs to know about them, and there are tricks and tips that make restoring a bike easier. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By Smaug1

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may...

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may need to spend as much on tools and then take months more to git 'er done.
Rather than supporting a local mechanic.
No, it's not rocket science, but...
Forum: Southern California
05-21-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,925
Views: 380,058
Posted By jsigone

took the allez out for a lunch loop around 56...

took the allez out for a lunch loop around 56 bike trail. 16 miles and 1k vert

I think I need to lower the stem even more to be like the soloist...hum
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Iride01

How should I know what I'd do in the future when...

How should I know what I'd do in the future when likely other things will have bearing on the decision than I probably even realize now.

I learned a long time ago that saying "never" will come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 658
Posted By bboy314

Not that I really want to continue the...

Not that I really want to continue the conversation or get yet another of your threads locked, but the above info supports exactly the points I and others tried so hard to help you understand, while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By Aubergine

Soap (people seem to like Dawn dish soap) and...

Soap (people seem to like Dawn dish soap) and water work well for most bits. For the chain, I suggest you get a chain tool so you can remove it and then toss it. You'll want to replace it with a new...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 231
Posted By GeezyRider

Zizzo sells a seat post that is 50mm longer than...

Zizzo sells a seat post that is 50mm longer than standard for $29.99.

https://zizzo.bike/collections/newest-products/products/extra-long-seatpost?_pos=1&_sid=2810f920b&_ss=r
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By Aubergine

Liquidfusion, the UO-8 Peugeots (like yours) are...

Liquidfusion, the UO-8 Peugeots (like yours) are very popular here and are easy to set up for riding in all sorts of conditions. You've made a good start by getting the Suntour derailleurs; those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By bikemig

You can get this roadworthy in a NYC apt. Plus if...

You can get this roadworthy in a NYC apt. Plus if there is a bike coop that you can get to, they usually have space for people to work on bikes. No idea whether that is possible in NYC though. This...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,536
Posted By Eric F

Oh, man. Very nice! I bought one of those new...

Oh, man. Very nice! I bought one of those new in 1997 for my first real race bike, and won my first race on it in '98. It's the bike I most regret selling. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 41,077
Posted By SuperLJ

On one of the bridges across the marsh out on...

On one of the bridges across the marsh out on Jamestown Island, right after I built up my Nobilette a few years ago.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By Liquidfusion

True not every shop will want to work on it - but...

True not every shop will want to work on it - but I can learn about this bike here and what it will take to get it back into good riding shape. I believe the people here are honest and know what they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's a bicycle. It's not rocket science. I can...

It's a bicycle. It's not rocket science. I can never understand why posters here keep telling people to 'take it to the bike shop'. The OP would end up spending way more money than the bike is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,374
Posted By Maelochs

I have a Workswell 066---a clone of an old...

I have a Workswell 066---a clone of an old Cervelo R5 from the 2012-or-so era.

Awesome bike. Amazing ride, light frame (I think 870 grams for a 56? Not bad for dinosaur days.) Fun bike to ride.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,536
Posted By genejockey

Here's the Zurich frame I just got to build a...

Here's the Zurich frame I just got to build a bike with a 7410 Dura Ace groupset I wasn't using.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 41,077
Posted By Strawbunyan

WOW. That looks like a beautiful ride. What a...

WOW. That looks like a beautiful ride. What a blessing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 482
Posted By rsbob

I also use gloves to wipe sweat from brow and to...

I also use gloves to wipe sweat from brow and to sweep tires after running through glass. Can be done with bare hands too, but….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,230
Posted By jdawginsc

Or garage... 😬

Or garage... 😬
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 658
Posted By gugie

In the id-80's I was the sales rep for KHS in the...

In the id-80's I was the sales rep for KHS in the SF Bay Area. Interestingly enough, the US distribution company used to be located in Carson. KHS made bikes for Sears and lower end bikes for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 523
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Take your road bike on a mountain bike trail and...

Take your road bike on a mountain bike trail and see how smooth and steady that feels!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 482
Posted By tFUnK

Was he wearing gloves, though

Was he wearing gloves, though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By Smaug1

Unless you have a lot of time, I'd outsource that...

Unless you have a lot of time, I'd outsource that to the bike shop. Let someone who knows what he's doing go over it. He may find other things that you have not considered. For example, your original...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,263
Posted By Troul

just say no to e transportation on mups.

just say no to e transportation on mups.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 235,441
Posted By JaccoW

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with...

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with Lambert style Pro-5-Vis chainrings.That's pretty much the only special thing about this bike.

http://i.imgur.com/Cg5KgP6.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 210
Posted By MilhouseJ

It's a newer 1x-specific chainring, having...

It's a newer 1x-specific chainring, having alternating thick-thin-thick-thin teeth. It corresponds to the wide-narrow-wide-narrow slots in the chain itself. I think it has something to do with better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6,413
Views: 596,762
Posted By Smaug1

https://www.strava.com/activities/11460040202 ...

https://www.strava.com/activities/11460040202

I wound up getting 23 miles in last night. It was one of those evenings when the weather sites were vague. Radar showed some rain moving through just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 482
Posted By justin1138

What races are y'all watching where they don't...

What races are y'all watching where they don't wear gloves? Screen grab from yesterday's Giro stage (day behind, don't tell me what happened)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 482
Posted By crazyravr

The very firs time you have a fall and the palms...

The very firs time you have a fall and the palms of your hands make contact with pavement, you will go back to gloves real quick. Its the only reason I wear them, but they have to be without any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 282
Posted By cyclezen

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era...

Interesting mix of parts on that bike ! That era Peugeot usually came with Simplex parts and either some basic cottered crank or higher level Stronglight.... Also the Track Bars are an interesting...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-21-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 114
Posted By PeteHski

It should work fine then. Incidentally, you...

It should work fine then. Incidentally, you answered your own question at the end about why they introduced a single virtual gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 482
Posted By eduskator

His provider was probably out of the pink ones!

His provider was probably out of the pink ones!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 21,841
Views: 3,162,393
Posted By EJM73

Not much scenery to look at just planted soybean...

Not much scenery to look at just planted soybean fields. Took the track bike out in heavy winds and too high of a gear ratio. Painful!...
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