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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-15-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 138
Posted By alcjphil

Imagine this: 1974-2026

It is 2026. The Grand tours have been decided, and racing is winding down in Europe. I am writing this as the Grand prix Cycliste races have been won in Quebec and Montreal in 2024. Montreal was the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 429
Posted By alcjphil

I am going to say that you should have installed...

I am going to say that you should have installed those ones first. By the time that they were looking worse you could then have binned them. What you have to do is save the best for last
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,057
Posted By alcjphil

My worst confrontations have been with municipal...

My worst confrontations have been with municipal bus drivers. Three notable incidents. The worst was on a bike ride with my son on a quiet sububan street while riding in a bike lane on a Sunday...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By alcjphil

Best chain I have ever used on my Campagnolo 10...

Best chain I have ever used on my Campagnolo 10 speed setup is a Wipperman. Shifts better than either KMC or Campagnolo chains and is quieter to boot
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 355
Posted By alcjphil

Was it the bike or the chain that you bought? ...

Was it the bike or the chain that you bought? Important point. A new bike should not have a skipping chain. A new chain will often skip on a worn cassette
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 849
Posted By alcjphil

It appears that you are using terrycloth rags to...

It appears that you are using terrycloth rags to clean your chain. These are much better than plain cotton because the nap of the terrycloth gets down between the chain links. even better if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,229
Posted By alcjphil

I am very aware of that. The last conversation I...

I am very aware of that. The last conversation I had with a female cyclist on the road was initiated by her. That is how it should be. we subsequently had a very nice ride together
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By alcjphil

Bike sizing by manufacturer's size isn't always...

Bike sizing by manufacturer's size isn't always accurate. Example: I own a Look 595 in size large. Good fit. I also own a Canyon Grizll 7 in size small. Both are a pretty good fit although for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 390
Posted By alcjphil

Just saying: Fulcrum and Campagnolo wheels are...

Just saying: Fulcrum and Campagnolo wheels are the same company. Spokes are likely to be proprietary. I have a set of Campagnolo Neutron wheels on the bike I travel with. I have a mini kit of spokes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By alcjphil

Back to basics: Are planning on selling this...

Back to basics: Are planning on selling this bike? Or, riding it. If selling, buy a pair of Weinman brake callipers. If riding, stick with what you have.
Period correct is BS. back then we mixed and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By alcjphil

If that was the case, bikes like the OP's would...

If that was the case, bikes like the OP's would almost always have been supplied with Campagnolo side pulls. Any shop that offered Campy side pulls as a $50 option would have been losing money unless...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By alcjphil

These appear to be steel chainrings. Translation:...

These appear to be steel chainrings. Translation: pretty low end
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,805
Posted By alcjphil

I second this statement. Classic and vintage are...

I second this statement. Classic and vintage are most overused descriptions in the second hand bike market. Usually it means that the price is too high. Fortunately, in this case it wasn't
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By alcjphil

However, in 1973 when I bought my Raleigh...

However, in 1973 when I bought my Raleigh Professional, Shimano didn't offer anything anywhere close to the Record side pull brakes that it came with. Amazing how a bit of competition can change...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By alcjphil

If you want to sell it, remove that puffy saddle...

If you want to sell it, remove that puffy saddle cover. Everything old is new again. Today that is a very competent gravel bike
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By alcjphil

"Value" often depends on what the buyer is...

"Value" often depends on what the buyer is prepared to pay. What is the asking price. If it is substantially more than you are comfortable with, value is more than you would buy it for.
This is sort...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 793
Posted By alcjphil

Shifters are either indexed or friction in the...

Shifters are either indexed or friction in the rear with the ability to change to friction if the lever has that option. Front lever shifters are almost always friction only.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 877
Posted By alcjphil

All this reminds me of something that happened to...

All this reminds me of something that happened to me a few years ago. I was riding on a very narrow road through a vineyard in Provence. Almost no traffic, only enough room for one car at a time....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By alcjphil

How easily does your freewheel spin. At lower...

How easily does your freewheel spin. At lower speed the pawls in it do create friction
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By alcjphil

What I am seeing is a suspension fork with quite...

What I am seeing is a suspension fork with quite narrow tires. You could get the same benefit by running wider tires with a non suspension fork. At the time this fork was built, there were not many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,500
Posted By alcjphil

I get it. There are many ways to reach a good...

I get it. There are many ways to reach a good solution. I still have a pair of Bebop pedals. They work great. The trick now is to find cleats that don't require that you remortgage your house
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,500
Posted By alcjphil

When I first saw the title to this thread I had...

When I first saw the title to this thread I had to check to make sure that the first post wasn't April 1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,500
Posted By alcjphil

A few years ago, Look pedals introduced a fitting...

A few years ago, Look pedals introduced a fitting system that allowed cleats to be moved while the rider was on the bike. I forget what they named it, but the system was developed at the University...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 676
Posted By alcjphil

Are you talking about interrupter levers on the...

Are you talking about interrupter levers on the bar top? I have never heard of those being available with hydraulic brakes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,203
Posted By alcjphil

Riding with broken spokes is a sure fire way of...

Riding with broken spokes is a sure fire way of breaking more spokes to the point where the wheel can collapse. What may have happened when you tried to true the wheel is that when you installed the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 741
Posted By alcjphil

One question that I have is this: Are those tires...

One question that I have is this: Are those tires tubeless and are they set up tubeless? I have run into problems when in an emergency I had to install an inner tube in a tubeless tire, the tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 931
Posted By alcjphil

Looks to me as if your locking isn't compatible...

Looks to me as if your locking isn't compatible with the 11 tooth cog
It also isn't unusual for smaller cogs to feel rougher while pedalling. This is known as chordal effect
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,540
Posted By alcjphil

You obviously fell off the baby factory too soon...

You obviously fell off the baby factory too soon to have heard about hot patches. They were very common when car tires still used inner tubes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,938
Posted By alcjphil

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What you see in this photo is a Zefal HPX 4. It will pump at least 4 times as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,938
Posted By alcjphil

Physics dictate that the shorter the pump barrel...

Physics dictate that the shorter the pump barrel the less air you pump per stroke. No matter how good the pump you use you can't get around that. I have been on hundreds of group rides. Whenever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,979
Posted By alcjphil

I live in Canada. On local roads around here...

I live in Canada. On local roads around here there are plenty of areas around schools and parks where 30 kph is mandated for the safety of children. What the heck is the problem? Is driving faster so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,413
Posted By alcjphil

When I installed my first Campagnolo Ultra Torque...

When I installed my first Campagnolo Ultra Torque carbon crank, the installation instructions were to not use pedal washers. On the other hand, I worked for a company that distributed Raceface cranks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By alcjphil

Totally different interface. Won't fit

Totally different interface. Won't fit
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,135
Posted By alcjphil

In my experience, usually, but not always. I have...

In my experience, usually, but not always. I have assembled hundreds of bikes made by dozens of manufacturers. Notable were Lapierre and Merckx bikes that shipped with bare bars. However I have never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 819
Posted By alcjphil

!00 10' climbs in 50 miles could be exhausting....

!00 10' climbs in 50 miles could be exhausting. You could never get to any sort of rhythm because there would never be any time you could settle into it. it wouldn't be about the number of feet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 754
Posted By alcjphil

Yes, Road bikes are ridden on even surfaces. When...

Yes, Road bikes are ridden on even surfaces. When you are riding off road you may stop somewhere where your wheels are much higher than the place you can put your foot down.Ask me how I know that. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 754
Posted By alcjphil

Road bike sizing is quite different from mountain...

Road bike sizing is quite different from mountain bikes or hybrids. You have to specify what sort of bike you are talking about. At 5' 10" I have comfortably ridden road bikes as tall as 58 cm, also...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,891
Posted By alcjphil

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I love fastback seat stays
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By alcjphil

What you have there is about a half of a bike....

What you have there is about a half of a bike. Missing are: brakes, crank, pedals, wheels, tires, freewheel, and chain all of which you would have to acquire somehow.
What is the asking price?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 754
Posted By alcjphil

You seem to have short arms and legs for someone...

You seem to have short arms and legs for someone your height, so the smaller frame may be a better fit. You might however, benefit from a slightly longer stem.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-23-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,716
Posted By alcjphil

GPS navigation doesn't work when you come to a...

GPS navigation doesn't work when you come to a fork in the road where the two roads run parallel for awhile. When you are following any GPS route, unless you are directed onto either a 90degree right...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,509
Posted By alcjphil

In that case, with a rider at the top of the...

In that case, with a rider at the top of the banking, control was lost and the rider did crash.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,236
Posted By alcjphil

Your friend likes to buy stuff He has enough...

Your friend likes to buy stuff
He has enough money that a bad buy at this price point is no big deal. Maybe, if he starts to buy $20,00.dubious bikes, you should stage an intervention
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,296
Posted By alcjphil

I have a couple of bikes that could be wall...

I have a couple of bikes that could be wall hangers if I were to be anal enough to want to resort them as period correct. My Limingi is a case in point. It was originally equipped with Mavic...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-22-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,716
Posted By alcjphil

Voice navigation isn't always useful, but a...

Voice navigation isn't always useful, but a screen you can see in almost all conditions can be much better. The last time I rode in France, our tour organizer had created a couple dozen routes for us...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,509
Posted By alcjphil

This reminds me about watching training during...

This reminds me about watching training during the 1974 world championships. The track had been set up in the football stadium at L'Universitie de Montreal because the velodrome being built for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 618
Posted By alcjphil

You probably need the front wheel to be turning...

You probably need the front wheel to be turning in order to furnish power for the gear changer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,381
Posted By alcjphil

When my father bought me my first bike(actually...

When my father bought me my first bike(actually second because the first one was total crap, I broke the chain multiple times before he took it back in disgust), it had a front rod operated brake and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,506
Posted By alcjphil

You can learn a great deal by simply stripping a...

You can learn a great deal by simply stripping a bike down to its component parts and then rehabbing the parts that can be salvaged. Whether those parts are useful building the bike back up might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,506
Posted By alcjphil

Start by giving the make and model of the frame....

Start by giving the make and model of the frame. Without that, nobody can tell you whether certain part are standardized or not
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