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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 222
Posted By squirtdad

park has it also ...

park has it also https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/supergrip-carbon-and-alloy-assembly-compound-sac-2

helps keep seat post positioned without needing lots of torque

Interestingly enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 360
Posted By squirtdad

Brewed or americano third gen or forth gen? ...

Brewed or americano
third gen or forth gen?
Did you grind your own beans?;
what ratio coffee to water?
what water temp
what brewing tool/technique (pour over, aeropress, immersion dripper,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 299
Posted By squirtdad

you could look at roof racks on the trailer. I...

you could look at roof racks on the trailer. I have seen that, but have not personal experiences

clc stich and glue trailer with racks
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 481
Posted By squirtdad

there is this one us made masi ...

there is this one us made masi https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1295687-sale-original-paint-1974-masi-gran-criterium-mc58-56-5-cm-ctc-1800-a.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,559
Posted By squirtdad

my prediction is that sooner than most would...

my prediction is that sooner than most would expect is thhat entry bikes...even BSO will be 1 x electronic wireless shifting, once there is a group cheap enough to be lest costly that installing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 709
Posted By squirtdad

upgrading can get expensive fast as the quote...

upgrading can get expensive fast as the quote from the shop shows

yes you can do 11 speed on your 9 speed wheel, but you have to get a specific cassette. typical is the shimano 11/34 HG700
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,101
Posted By squirtdad

I think there will be more gains that you would...

I think there will be more gains that you would think due to 1) better aerodynamics and 2) position with better biomechanics

I notice the difference when i ride my upright position bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 525
Posted By squirtdad

I resemble that :50:

I resemble that :50:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 398
Posted By squirtdad

if the bundle does not sell, I would be...

if the bundle does not sell, I would be interested in the record pedals...... just sayin
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By squirtdad

JIS and ISO Campy is ISO some ideas ...

JIS and ISO Campy is ISO

some ideas

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=48420&category=4716
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,101
Posted By squirtdad

I think the best point made is: If the kid is...

I think the best point made is: If the kid is asking then it is probably time. all other concerns can be dealt with

if you go way back in to history, when schwinn varsity were the bomb, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 422
Posted By squirtdad

nice bike not sure how I missed that....guess I...

nice bike not sure how I missed that....guess I don't spend all my time on bike forums
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 422
Posted By squirtdad

Campy Racing triple experiences ???

I have a wild idea about using a racing triple on an mid 80's frame 6 speed drive train

has anyone done this, and what fun issues did you find?

thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,361
Posted By squirtdad

with the Flamingo wearing a Mercedes hood...

with the Flamingo wearing a Mercedes hood ornament on a chain
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By squirtdad

There are also carbon shops like Allied building...

There are also carbon shops like Allied building the frames in the US ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,947
Posted By squirtdad

Nice I would suggest checking out this...

Nice

I would suggest checking out this discussion in C&V for all things tubular https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/154679-totally-tubular.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,947
Posted By squirtdad

you can stll get the classic Ambrosio Nemesis ...

you can stll get the classic Ambrosio Nemesis aka the king of the north

I have a set that i have to tape some tires on....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,527
Posted By squirtdad

good read I was surprised at how relatively...

good read

I was surprised at how relatively little work they did on the bikes....some not surprising like all the wheels needing major truing, but all in all not huge
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By squirtdad

Happy to say this will go to Mad Honk great...

Happy to say this will go to Mad Honk
great to be able to energize karma for past favors
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,395
Posted By squirtdad

chances are you will need to get new levers and...

chances are you will need to get new levers and possible shifters if they are integrated

more than just get new brake cables and mechanical calipers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,361
Posted By squirtdad

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a...

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a forest for trees way

99.99% of threadless stems are just fugly
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 93
Posted By squirtdad

105 (5700) SPD-SL pedals

Shimano 105 (5700) SPD-SL pedals
good shape, 3000 miles at best guess

$30 shipped
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 50
Posted By squirtdad

5800 11 Speed Front Derailler Banded NIB

shimano 105 11speed 5800 front derailler banded. NIB

$30 shipped. (note will take out of box and include box to make it fit small priority mail box
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By squirtdad

Ofmega Crankset torpado rings

Ofmega Crankset 170 with Torpado pantographer rings from a 1984 Torpado Super Strada

Crankset has a crack in the spider see the pointer

Would take rings off and just ship them as another option...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 108
Posted By squirtdad

600 Arabesque Crankset 165

600 Arabesque Crankset, 165 mm came from SR1 semi pro, too short for me so I replaced
decent shape

$75 shipped rather have them used than in my junk pile stash of critical parts
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 155
Posted By squirtdad

Rene Herse TPU tubes and patches

I tried, did not work for me...more me than tubes see thread for gory details https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1293980-tpu-tube-experience-failure-mode.html

SOLD $29 shipped...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 574
Posted By squirtdad

here is a link to some earlier discussion on...

here is a link to some earlier discussion on bottom bracket..... seems to me OP original post covered most options except getting bottom bracket shell replaced (Bilienky?)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 574
Posted By squirtdad

here is sheldon on that subject....not really...

here is sheldon on that subject....not really huge issue, but need to understand what the results are in relation to chain line

If you install an ISO crank on a J.I.S. spindle, it will sit about...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 991
Posted By squirtdad

not getting too A&S, but I avoid side walks. ...

not getting too A&S, but I avoid side walks. The are simply more dangerous than riding on the street, legal or not, unless you are going at walking speed and then you may as well walk
why:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 574
Posted By squirtdad

with indexed shifting it is best/easiest to not...

with indexed shifting it is best/easiest to not mix and match to much

I would suggest a 105 or ultegra 11 speed set up with on of the following crank options (not cheap) assuming the spindle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,174
Posted By squirtdad

OMG agree 100% $300 for turnkey from a absolute...

OMG agree 100% $300 for turnkey from a absolute quality guy obrentharris

was available as of 5/22/24
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,174
Posted By squirtdad

this is not about being a bike nerd...it is about...

this is not about being a bike nerd...it is about having a bike that is function wells and is safe.... case by case is also true, but if it has rusted chain 99% it needs service. Of course I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,649
Posted By squirtdad

high quality dual pivot with good quality pads...

high quality dual pivot with good quality pads will give you super braking (true not as good as disc)..... and look better on that frame.

also there is a reason disc is now all thru axle, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 825
Posted By squirtdad

99.999% scam used swift titanium presented...

99.999% scam used swift titanium presented as B-17 Awkward wording. show up multiple places

pretty much like the last ski run of the day, if you ask your self if you should/ is it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 996
Posted By squirtdad

this has been working for me, and better than...

this has been working for me, and better than expected
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,174
Posted By squirtdad

That is not correct in my experience, then do ten...

That is not correct in my experience, then do ten to go bad, rust, not work as well....most older bikes, especially if the have been sitting warrant replacing all the cables and housings, brake pads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 508
Views: 32,283
Posted By squirtdad

I never say I am going for fear if jinxing....put...

I never say I am going for fear if jinxing....put the rack on the car..... and still got jinxed

waiting for plumber as we have no hot water
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,174
Posted By squirtdad

this looks to be your size (at 6' think 58 cm/23...

this looks to be your size (at 6' think 58 cm/23 inch roughly....can go down to 57/56 cm but going bigger is not good)

it does look like a good solid platform for your projects

this will be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 353
Posted By squirtdad

My 2 cents is that the Grit fits your needs and...

My 2 cents is that the Grit fits your needs and gives you more ability to grow

It is a gravel bike so is flexible in terms of use so it will give you more potential long term

the other 2 bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,053
Posted By squirtdad

as I understand it it is a function have have a...

as I understand it it is a function have have a greater number of pawls in the rear hub, so that engagement is faster

certainly some hub makers, like chris king are proud of their "angry B...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 932
Posted By squirtdad

Not a tubeless guy, but wonder why Co2 only vs...

Not a tubeless guy, but wonder why Co2 only vs Co2 and a pump?
Forum: Northern California
05-31-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,064
Posted By squirtdad

yes they are recreational, but there is common...

yes they are recreational, but there is common courtesy required of all users, like not stopping in the middle of the trail and looking before darting across the trail
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,604
Posted By squirtdad

Still figuring out if I can go.....already doing...

Still figuring out if I can go.....already doing a trip to Chinook MT for my 50th and the general all class reunion. Tradition needs me to play bass drum in the marching band

but is I can swing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,961
Posted By squirtdad

SR semi pro set up for errands and pub runs. Mix...

SR semi pro set up for errands and pub runs. Mix of Arabesque and more modern stuff
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 549
Posted By squirtdad

campy did not just do this...this is leftover...

campy did not just do this...this is leftover stock on clearance.... Centaur came out in 2018 and discontinued in 2023
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,234
Posted By squirtdad

cold wash, minimal detergent, short cycle, good...

cold wash, minimal detergent, short cycle, good rinse, mostly tumble dry on low....take more care is the jersey has has more printing

key is congrats on going to bike shorts :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,407
Posted By squirtdad

Maybe having high mount vs the recommend lower...

Maybe having high mount vs the recommend lower mounting position has a difference in the tippyness ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 549
Posted By squirtdad

PSA new Campy silver Centaur groupsets

just saw these...... if someone wanted to do all silver.....possible option

Have just ordered a BB from these guys, so can't really state what customer experience is yet
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,086
Posted By squirtdad

LOL as usual I think we are way more in agreement...

LOL as usual I think we are way more in agreement than disagreement, just different ways of presenting :thumb:

I put the rene herse info up as good information for people to read and make their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,529
Posted By squirtdad

pretty much wrong on all points pedal assist...

pretty much wrong on all points
pedal assist ebikes have users of all ages and demographics and by my observation are as courteous as other cyclists

non pedal assist e bikes also attract a wide...
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