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09-08-24, 12:47 PM
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Posted By phtomita

Week at Yellowstone National Park 1. At...

Week at Yellowstone National Park
1. At Gardiner entrance (north) after downhill from Mammoth hot springs
2. Jochen (www.josdream.de) touring for a year in US, on the way from west entrance to...
08-28-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,584,810
Posted By phtomita

Seattle to Vancouver (RSVP) ride. It turned out...

Seattle to Vancouver (RSVP) ride.
It turned out to be a rainy day on Saturday first leg from Seattle to Bellingham. Rain stopped around 1 PM that was Mount Vernon for me (2nd pic).
Next day at...
08-18-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,584,810
Posted By phtomita

I didn't go to the Paradise area. Around 3.5mi...

I didn't go to the Paradise area. Around 3.5mi before the Nisqually Entrance, I turned right to Kernahan Rd E (NF-52) to Packwood (the last year's RAMROD route).
Lunch at Cliff Droppers and north on...
08-16-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,584,810
Posted By phtomita

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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07-29-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,684
Posted By phtomita

Digging out this one - after initial year rush of...

Digging out this one - after initial year rush of flats, things have calmed down :).
My last one was rim tape out of place and tube into the spoke hole :o
GP5000 clincher + Kinlin's XR31T have a...
07-22-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,049
Posted By phtomita

I got some cheap pair from Amazon, West Biking...

I got some cheap pair from Amazon, West Biking Fit Over - last I saw is not available anymore.
I use glasses, so these go over and has great coverage.
The problem I initially found is that it would...
06-07-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

80s slx 51cm derosa frame and fork - $250 (Beacon...

80s slx 51cm derosa frame and fork - $250 (Beacon hill)https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-80s-slx-51cm-derosa-frame-and/7754919093.html...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Then spent some more 2 hours trying on front that...

Then spent some more 2 hours trying on front that has much less clearance - probably something like 3mm.
Tried to replace tires to some Conti GP4SII 28c, that should be around 29-30mm but still...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Installed, and removed the strips from Crud MK3...

Installed, and removed the strips from Crud MK3 fenders (still in the pic)

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Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Fitting and attaching to the frame ...

Fitting and attaching to the frame

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Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Some 3M electrical tape to cover the cut parts....

Some 3M electrical tape to cover the cut parts. Hope I don't need to do too much re-taping here
...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Then some more cuts to fit better the fixed part...

Then some more cuts to fit better the fixed part of caliper that attaches to the brake bridge
...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Cutting to fit better under the caliper ...

Cutting to fit better under the caliper

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Forum: Commuting
05-27-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By phtomita

Fenders under caliper brakes

Got a set of Planet Bike Hardcore 45mm cheap from Offer Up for my project.
The frame is a Nishiki Tri-A that got modified to fit a 700x32c tires - moved the rear brake bridge 5mm up, bosses for...
05-24-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

https://offerup.com/item/detail/14a23c38-f3cb-3fa4...

https://offerup.com/item/detail/14a23c38-f3cb-3fa4-8c93-2aedfcaad24f?q=road+bike
Specialized Sirrus 52cm? $100...
05-16-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

Motobecane Grand Jubilee - $280...

Motobecane Grand Jubilee - $280 (Edgewood)https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/puyallup-motobecane-grand-jubilee/7747637598.html...
05-14-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

1980s Schwinn Prelude (49cm)...

1980s Schwinn Prelude (49cm) $100https://offerup.com/item/detail/3b430306-5f1e-3bac-9f4a-87d702db9753?q=prelude
...
05-13-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-1988-univega-grand-record/7746511501.html
Univega Gran Record $100...
05-11-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/preston-r...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/preston-road-bike-and-trainer-free/7746055713.htmlRoad Bike and Trainer - FREE (Preston)Older road bike and Nashbar trainer. Bike has older components but are...
05-10-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By phtomita

I did the ride from Liberty to close to...

I did the ride from Liberty to close to Leavenworth, I think was August 2022. We were camping at Mineral Springs Campground. Left early in the morning and came back around 11:30am. Car was ok for me...
05-08-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By phtomita

I rode once from Stevens Pass to Leavenworth -...

I rode once from Stevens Pass to Leavenworth - nice downhill.
On another occasion, round trip from Liberty, Blewett Pass (0ld), close to Leavenworth (Smallwood's Harvest for food/drink) and back to...
05-07-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

Carbon Trek USPS Road Bike (Dura Ace) $450 ...

Carbon Trek USPS Road Bike (Dura Ace) $450
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/955787199543810...
05-04-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10,555
Views: 1,649,332
Posted By phtomita

Quill stem, headset and handlebar are from the...

Quill stem, headset and handlebar are from the original build.
Rims are Kinlin XR31T 24h front and 28h rear on red Bitex RAF12 and RAR12, Sapim Laser spokes - didn't go with asymmetrical XR31RT...
05-04-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10,555
Views: 1,649,332
Posted By phtomita

Finally finish building with modern components :)...

Finally finish building with modern components :)
20lbs10oz (9355grams) as seen
...
04-30-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,144
Posted By phtomita

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7404308709618427...

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7404308709618427/
1996 R600 Cannondale ? $50
...
04-23-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 40,802
Posted By phtomita

Great thread - Recently, the bicycle count in my...

Great thread - Recently, the bicycle count in my garage is up, but just passed forward a Ti Litespeed few days ago :lol:.
Looking back, I passed forward:
- hybrid Trek FX7.4
- another hybrid Trek...
04-06-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

https://offerup.com/item/detail/34c07fa2-b1db-33f7...

https://offerup.com/item/detail/34c07fa2-b1db-33f7-b7cd-ab463bd10dae?q=titanium+bike
Titanium 53 CM road Bike, Campy Equipped $650
...
03-24-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By phtomita

Thanks, I will get that ;)

Thanks, I will get that ;)
03-24-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By phtomita

Got the parts and built the Kinlin XR31T wheels...

Got the parts and built the Kinlin XR31T wheels and when was installing the clincher GP5s on them I found out that needs 10 times more effort than installing the tire on Archetypes.
I pinched one...
03-08-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

1987 Trek 560 $150 ...

1987 Trek 560 $150
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/378970144898766?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aae0aa924-8f4e-435d-8c64-54e5d7ff2ba3
...
02-24-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

Trek 610, size 19" from 1981 - SN009148 $150 ...

Trek 610, size 19" from 1981 - SN009148 $150
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1331600424176897/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post...
02-24-24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

Nishiki Tri-A $115 ...

Nishiki Tri-A $115
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1302738260389497/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post...
02-24-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

Centurion Ironman Dave Scott Expert 54cm $100 ...

Centurion Ironman Dave Scott Expert 54cm $100
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3605853232986650/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post...
02-08-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 213
Posted By phtomita

Bitex Hubs UK store

Anyone has experience with this store?
I am looking at building a new set of wheels and they have a good price for the parts and we are VAT exempt in US.

Spa Cycles has better prices, but they...
02-07-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By phtomita

Kinlin XR31T looks good. Thank you for the info....

Kinlin XR31T looks good. Thank you for the info. And has the asymmetric rim for rear wheel. Only few grams heavier and a lot cheaper.
02-06-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By phtomita

From here, last two comments, it seems it is...

From here, last two comments, it seems it is almost hookless - there is a very tiny hook if you can call that a hook...
02-06-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By phtomita

Thank you for the info - I thought the rim has...

Thank you for the info - I thought the rim has hooks since I am going clincher with tubes...Will double check to make sure I am not putting my money on wrong product.
02-05-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By phtomita

Easton R90SL vs H+Son Archetype

I am looking for building a new set of wheels and wanted to know if someone has good experience with R90SL rims.
I've 3 sets of Archetypes, one I got from Velomine and others I've built myself, so...
02-03-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10,555
Views: 1,649,332
Posted By phtomita

Happy day! Just picked up today :) ...

Happy day! Just picked up today :)
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01-29-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,684
Posted By phtomita

Flats

Last year, I though was my bad year with 9 flats - don't recall each one, but I remember one was a pinch flat, couple of tire wire, thorn? and some because glass or small rock into the cuts on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 996
Posted By phtomita

Digging this out. I have a Litespeed Firenze...

Digging this out.
I have a Litespeed Firenze with carbon fork that I don't ride and was trying to pass forward, but is not happening.
Something is missing when riding it. The steel is real thing....
01-11-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

Panasonic DX5000 $275, size 54cm ...

Panasonic DX5000 $275, size 54cm
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-panasonic-dx-5000/7706296014.html...
07-24-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,235
Posted By phtomita

3Rensho frame/fork for $250 - not sure if is a...

3Rensho frame/fork for $250 - not sure if is a 56, more likely a 54 and seller says is alu :)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/d/seattle-3rensho-fixie-project/7641916575.html
07-24-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

3Rensho frame (size 54 ?) ...

3Rensho frame (size 54 ?)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/d/seattle-3rensho-fixie-project/7641916575.html
...
05-30-23, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10,555
Views: 1,649,332
Posted By phtomita

The page is back :) I was searching the other day...

The page is back :) I was searching the other day and page was not showing.
https://www.vintage-centurion.com/models/competition/ironman/87-89_expert.shtml

A month ago, I got a frame with bb,...
05-30-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

VINTAGE NASHBAR TOUR BIKE - $300...

VINTAGE NASHBAR TOUR BIKE - $300 (REDMOND/SEATTLE)https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/bellevue-vintage-nashbar-tour-bike/7626522331.html
VINTAGE NASHBAR TOUR BIKE
SPEED: 15
SIZE: 19.5 INCHES...
05-30-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

Vintage Cannondale Criterium - $200...

Vintage Cannondale Criterium - $200 (Kent)https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/bik/d/kent-vintage-cannondale-criterium/7626602288.html
Typical nicks and scratches for its age but it's tuned up and...
05-30-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

1975 Raleigh Super Tourer/Competition --Reynolds...

1975 Raleigh Super Tourer/Competition --Reynolds 531 - $220 (Tacoma)https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/tacoma-1975-raleigh-super-tourer/7626716007.html
Classic mid 70s Raleigh. Made in the...
05-30-23, 12:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,277,110
Posted By phtomita

80s Guerciotti road bike - $200...

80s Guerciotti road bike - $200 (Tacoma)https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/tacoma-80s-guerciotti-road-bike/7626717214.html
Classic "10 Speed Drive" Guerciotti. Suntour Superbe/Cyclone 6spd...
Forum: Touring
02-09-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 15,709
Posted By phtomita

Last year I took Amtrak from Portland OR to...

Last year I took Amtrak from Portland OR to Seattle WA and had to get their bike box. I think it was 20 bucks' total.
The box is huge, you have to remove the pedals and turn the handlebar and roll...
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