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Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,578
Posted By Garthr

The fastest one is obviously the one your're...

The fastest one is obviously the one your're riding :thumb: You can question it all you like but that isn't going to make the other magically appear under your feet. Even if you could, you'd be...
10-11-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,922
Posted By Garthr

That's a nice looking bike :thumb::). Thanks for...

That's a nice looking bike :thumb::). Thanks for the article post/scan !
10-09-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,773
Posted By Garthr

Everyone is unique in the way they do anything,...

Everyone is unique in the way they do anything, let alone ride and powering bike. I think the OP is just fine, given you are enjoying yourself and not trying to be something you're not and can never...
10-09-24, 02:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 462
Posted By Garthr

Phil Wood bearings are also very good and easily...

Phil Wood bearings are also very good and easily obtained online from various retailers. The 6001 double rubber seal is used in many if not most of the vintage Suntour/Specialized/Sansin made in...
10-07-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 24,736
Posted By Garthr

You guys have it all wrong :lol: There's protocol...

You guys have it all wrong :lol: There's protocol to passing alright .... and here it is brought to by Cheech and Chong.

" Bye bye lardass " ........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jySRJMhVcBg
10-06-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,270
Posted By Garthr

Atlas, That's like saying I must drive a 2024...

Atlas, That's like saying I must drive a 2024 pickup to know that for my purposes, my '99 pickup truck suits me just fine ! It may have lots more horsepower and torque, and shift seamlessly, but...
10-06-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 868
Posted By Garthr

That's a great story, thanks for posting this...

That's a great story, thanks for posting this SpeedofLite !
10-06-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 781
Posted By Garthr

Yeah, the modern 1.1mm shift cable rather suck...

Yeah, the modern 1.1mm shift cable rather suck for durability compared to 1.5mm, at least with vintage DT and thumb shifters from SunTour. I've resorted to using a short section of Jagwire "shift...
10-06-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,551
Posted By Garthr

Going from 185's to 150's I found a midfoot...

Going from 185's to 150's I found a midfoot position over the pedal was quite natural. My saddle height changed very little, and I feel notably more "in the bike" than on top of it. I'm 74.5" tall...
09-27-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,204
Posted By Garthr

Some Q-tubes, Performance, Kenda and Vittoria....

Some Q-tubes, Performance, Kenda and Vittoria. Basically whatever I got for a decent price. All regular butyl tubes. They all last a looong time.
09-25-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,889
Posted By Garthr

I'm reminded of the Little Indy track bike race...

I'm reminded of the Little Indy track bike race @U of Indiana every year, where the bikes are standard issue for each team, including flat pedals. Most of those riders just may use clipless pedals in...
09-23-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,096
Posted By Garthr

"Get out of the road !" Ahahahaha..... after...

"Get out of the road !"

Ahahahaha..... after you buddy, after you !
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,554
Posted By Garthr

For sheer joy of riding I'll take a tubular over...

For sheer joy of riding I'll take a tubular over a clincher(tubed or tubeless) every day, and that is what the OP Mike is asking about. FWIW, I've ridden 35mm tubed Schwalbe Marathon Racers from say...
09-21-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By Garthr

I have a vintage 1970's chrome presta pressure...

I have a vintage 1970's chrome presta pressure gauge that quailifies, it was the first gauge I ever had. It's all metal and short, made for cycling. It's suited for high pressures(50-140 psi) and...
09-20-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,311
Posted By Garthr

That "Americans are so opinionated" is itself, an...

That "Americans are so opinionated" is itself, an opinion. :lol: .
It's like the Chicken crossing the road only ask why the Chicken crossed the road.
;)
09-19-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 991
Posted By Garthr

The idea of changing the geometry is well enough,...

The idea of changing the geometry is well enough, but that it requires the rider to stop and change it manually on the trail. That'd be a no-go for myself. Stopping on the trail, adrenaline pumping,...
09-19-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By Garthr

So it appears even in Asia they often cheap out...

So it appears even in Asia they often cheap out on apartments/homes and don't bother with exhaust fans that vent through the wall and outdoors ! Doh ! :foo:

Cleaning it is easy, keeping it clean...
09-19-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,755
Posted By Garthr

I bet Jen is so glad she asked ..... so many...

I bet Jen is so glad she asked ..... so many varying recommendations it'll make your head spin :lol:

So here's one more .... ahahahahahaa !

I'm a stickler for distortion free lenses and I...
Forum: Touring
09-17-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,730
Posted By Garthr

If you take it to a shop at least let them show...

If you take it to a shop at least let them show you how they do it and you try it while there. That way you know you can do it yourself anywhere.

This video is pretty good for both install and...
09-17-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

I'm proof that one can wear spandex and ride slow...

I'm proof that one can wear spandex and ride slow :lol: He overlooks the fact that many riders of his brand of frames wear spandex, so to me this image/portrayal paints a mirage of reality.
I get it...
09-17-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

I know msateglf ..... communicating online is...

I know msateglf ..... communicating online is it's own kinda weird, "what does anyone mean and how do they mean it ?" Hell if we all ask for context all the time I suppose we'd be writing volumes of...
09-17-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

I still remember the Oscar Meyer Weiner song, and...

I still remember the Oscar Meyer Weiner song, and the OM bologna song. :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNddW2xmZp8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmPRHJd3uHI
09-17-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 985
Posted By Garthr

It is its own color, Celeste #227. I always...

It is its own color, Celeste #227.

I always called it Bianchi Green myself.

https://www.bianchi.com/celeste/
09-17-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

That's where I relate to his business though....

That's where I relate to his business though. First, it's a fallacy to assume just because one deals in and with the things one likes that one couldn't make a living. Second, it's also a fallacy to...
09-17-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

I imagine if I ever had a bike shop I would also...

I imagine if I ever had a bike shop I would also want to run it and sell just the things of interest to myself, or I'd see no point in it otherwise. In that way I can relate to him despite my...
09-17-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

Gotcha Indyfabz, mstateglfr and veganbikes !...

Gotcha Indyfabz, mstateglfr and veganbikes ! :lol: I've some some pretty horrible phrasing here on BF so I didn't know what to make of it initially.
09-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,041
Posted By Garthr

Oh heck, who needs chainrings, just sit and spin...

Oh heck, who needs chainrings, just sit and spin while riding SRAM's new grouppo, "Levitator".
09-16-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

I couldn't make it all the way through the...

I couldn't make it all the way through the article myself, of course it's rather "fluffy" as you'd expect from that publication. I wouldn't call all of their contracted frames any more or less well...
09-16-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By Garthr

Are you serious or did I miss the humor ? ...

Are you serious or did I miss the humor ?

Arthur did a poor job of saying much of anything about the article, let alone a link, which I'm not going to do for him. It's a online magazine article...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,331
Posted By Garthr

I foolishly attempted to assist a turtle stopped...

I foolishly attempted to assist a turtle stopped in the middle of the road across the road once. I tired giving it a scoot with my foot, out came the head in flash and SNAP ! Missed me but scared the...
09-16-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 960
Posted By Garthr

I've got plenty of tattoos, aka scars, from all...

I've got plenty of tattoos, aka scars, from all sorts of things since childhood. Totally unique designs like no other, never to be duplicated. Didn't hire anyone or pay one dime :lol:
09-16-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,484
Posted By Garthr

Lee, It sounds like you're describing a Susie...

Lee, It sounds like you're describing a Susie Longbolts as you're not going to find a production frame that meets your asking specs. Bilenky is familiar with Riv designs and I'm pretty sure they...
09-16-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,811
Posted By Garthr

I ride both Sram and KMC shains with the factory...

I ride both Sram and KMC shains with the factory lube for anywhere from 200-250 miles. No gooey mess either. I wipe down the new chain with a solvent based lube dripped on a rag until the sticky is...
09-16-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Garthr

The first thing I look at in bikes is the...

The first thing I look at in bikes is the potential for toe overlap, and that frame looks like it has some unless one's feet are pretty small. I get the question about the ride, but I've never found...
09-16-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,889
Posted By Garthr

I continue to ride flats because I'm able to keep...

I continue to ride flats because I'm able to keep my feet planted even on max efforts and the ability to wear non-cycling specific footwear. I have larger feet for which some brands and or models...
09-13-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,841
Posted By Garthr

I don't think this is trolling anyone. I for one...

I don't think this is trolling anyone. I for one have never used or purchased a bike with a v-brake, and I wasn't born yesterday or any day remotely close to it :lol:. I've had hands on with them...
09-13-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,306
Posted By Garthr

I think trying to get a used chain squeaky clean...

I think trying to get a used chain squeaky clean is futile. That "clean" state lasts how long before it's "dirty" again ? Be it from outside elements or inside motion. I think keeping the chain lubed...
09-12-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,706
Posted By Garthr

I guess you mean dysmorphia. You can't...

I guess you mean dysmorphia.

You can't regulate a can of worms.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,331
Posted By Garthr

As John M Flores alluded to, it's a descriptive...

As John M Flores alluded to, it's a descriptive term used to denote the sensation of immediacy in energy retrun of the energy expended. Likewise, some bikes when ridden may feel "dead" in that it...
09-10-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,526
Posted By Garthr

This falls under Advocacy or Politics. ...

This falls under Advocacy or Politics.

https://archive.org/details/the-return-of-the-archons

This reminds me of the classic Star Trek episode Return of The Archons, where the society is under...
09-09-24, 01:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,393
Posted By Garthr

How many times has this been asked about the...

How many times has this been asked about the market for this, that and the other ? :popcorn

If anything is tanking, it's the idea that anything is tanking.
09-06-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,773
Posted By Garthr

Very nice Fender, looks excellent !

Very nice Fender, looks excellent !
09-06-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,471
Posted By Garthr

If it was me as tool maker I would have...

If it was me as tool maker I would have troubleshooted what's wrong first, then simply offered you the repair part(if applicable) for whatever the cost was. Just telling the OP the tool has reached...
09-06-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,859
Posted By Garthr

You assumed for naught. I have no idea who that...

You assumed for naught. I have no idea who that is, let alone what content you're referring to. My words and thoughts are my own, as if that needs to be said. Nevertheless, it is said.
09-06-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,859
Posted By Garthr

While that is completely reasonable the video...

While that is completely reasonable the video itself is not related to cycling specific to begin with, so in that puts the reader in a conundrum.

The thing is, the very terms "science" and...
09-06-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 838
Posted By Garthr

RJ The Bike Guy has a video using a home made...

RJ The Bike Guy has a video using a home made version, that he made himself(includes a link for that). Start at 2:42.

https://youtu.be/X9gIEG1db0s?si=F9kbzgK3I12e2aeP
09-06-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,029
Posted By Garthr

The wheels are straight and round as evidenced on...

The wheels are straight and round as evidenced on the bike by me. Brake pads are very telling ! Yes I have a fancy Unior truing stand, wheel dish tools and such but I have no call to be messing with...
09-05-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,826
Posted By Garthr

Nah, the unplugged versions will always exist as...

Nah, the unplugged versions will always exist as there are plenty of pedal manufactures that offer all manners of pedals. MKS and Wellgo come to mind offhand. They are not interested in keeping up...
09-05-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,826
Posted By Garthr

Oh I see, restrict the movement, then go about...

Oh I see, restrict the movement, then go about inventing a doohickey so that you can get some movement back ..... brilliant !
09-05-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,029
Posted By Garthr

Not necessarily. I have 25 and 15 year old wheels...

Not necessarily. I have 25 and 15 year old wheels built by Joe Young that I have never touched and they have many miles on them.
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