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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 217
Posted By slow rollin

Go with hydro disk brakes if you can, or the best...

Go with hydro disk brakes if you can, or the best dual pivot rim brakes you can find+good pads.
When I was young starting out on a road bike I had the same issue. Admittedly it had old universal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 515
Posted By slow rollin

I go to the pump track to enter my "flow state":)...

I go to the pump track to enter my "flow state":)
Actually I can remember 2 times it has happened. On my local mup/road loop there is a descent and a long flat before a climb. On my single speed I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 168
Posted By slow rollin

I am loosing it. I meant 1 1/8 threadless...

I am loosing it.
I meant 1 1/8 threadless steerers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 169
Posted By slow rollin

You can already get dirt cheap aftermarket 11-40...

You can already get dirt cheap aftermarket 11-40 cassettes off the usual suspects. What's crazy to me is hearing about e-bikes running 8+speed freewheels. I guess threaded hubs and freewheels are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,645
Posted By slow rollin

Please be careful out there. I only change...

Please be careful out there. I only change underwear in bathrooms or my house. I don't want to lose privileges or be plastered on the news for indecent exposure or something.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 168
Posted By slow rollin

Schwinn has the cooler paintjob. However, if...

Schwinn has the cooler paintjob.
However, if the raleigh has a 1 1/8 headtube you can get a really nice fork and make it a very capable mtb. Adding a hydro disk brake and a nice air fork it could be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,328
Posted By slow rollin

I enjoyed the article. These single speed coaster...

I enjoyed the article. These single speed coaster cruisers are some of the best bikes you can get at wally-world. It's just underbiking in a race. Single speed+heavy weight means you have to stand or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 460
Posted By slow rollin

E-bikers commuting everyday are like regular...

E-bikers commuting everyday are like regular cyclists or motorcyclists. You have to get up, get all the clothes on, and face the harsh weather. Whether that's 100+F days in the summer, sketchy rain,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,067
Posted By slow rollin

No, mostly because I ride with a camelback 99% of...

No, mostly because I ride with a camelback 99% of the time. This allows me to only need 1 pack with a pump+tools and I can immediately ride any bike. Beyond that I am just used to it. For some reason...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,582
Posted By slow rollin

Doesn't bother me. I care more about color...

Doesn't bother me. I care more about color matching and fit then brand matching. Most of my stuff is all mixed up like I am.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 867
Posted By slow rollin

Been riding on the sidewalk since I was.... 8 or...

Been riding on the sidewalk since I was.... 8 or so. In the neighborhood I don't, but crossing from bike path to pedestrian crossing, or when I used to ride to school going pretty slow on a mtb. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,367
Posted By slow rollin

I thought this was a bad joke. jeeez man. I...

I thought this was a bad joke.
jeeez man.
I would just get a new fork and do your best to paintmatch it. This is crazy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,199
Posted By slow rollin

I would go to a LBS and check out the gravel and...

I would go to a LBS and check out the gravel and road bikes. Then if one is in your price range get it, or after learning about what bikes you like figure out what you can find on the used market. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,096
Posted By slow rollin

First, I have multiple mid 80's bikes that I run...

First, I have multiple mid 80's bikes that I run friction, which is 10 years after the mid 70's. I am not you, and I do not commute with you. I used to ride a single speed bike daily to school for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By slow rollin

Go for 180mm rotors and shimano hydro's. I...

Go for 180mm rotors and shimano hydro's. I haven't used most of the modern brakes but shimano seems to have the best bang for your buck, and I find 180's are a good middle ground between 203/8in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,096
Posted By slow rollin

Short commute, a vintage rigid mtb running single...

Short commute, a vintage rigid mtb running single speed. Medium commute(over 10 miles one way) a vintage mtb with gears, preferably friction shifted or twist shift and rim brake. 20 mile commute I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 900
Posted By slow rollin

On mtb's you are generally going slower so I find...

On mtb's you are generally going slower so I find it less annoying, and the engagement points are useful for trials like moves.
I don't know about new shimano, but old school shimano hubs were very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,101
Posted By slow rollin

5/3/24 10 miles +13 miles later that day 5/7/24...

5/3/24 10 miles +13 miles later that day
5/7/24 20 miles total, 5 dirt on the single speed mtb.
5/14/24 20 miles, felt strong today and almost hit an e-biker.
5/20/24 20 miles many clydes out...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,173
Posted By slow rollin

It's 2024. If you haven't seen that the media...

It's 2024. If you haven't seen that the media bashes whoever is "not" the popular group or group they want to push then I have nothing to say. Over the last couple of years it's been easy to see who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By slow rollin

What a beauty. Neat seeing the vitus nameplate...

What a beauty. Neat seeing the vitus nameplate embossed on the dropout
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,777
Posted By slow rollin

How many years have you been cycling? On and off...

How many years have you been cycling? On and off for.......24 years Started at 4, did some road with mom and dad on the back of the tandem. Quit till 15 or so when i joined the high school mtb club....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,119
Posted By slow rollin

Ohhh, Ahhhh. Pointy lugs and a well done splatter...

Ohhh, Ahhhh. Pointy lugs and a well done splatter paint. Oh, and it fits me. Oh, and since it has 2 sets of water bottle bosses it can't be that old.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,101
Posted By slow rollin

5/3/24 10 miles +13 miles later that day 5/7/24...

5/3/24 10 miles +13 miles later that day
5/7/24 20 miles total, 5 dirt on the single speed mtb.
5/14/24 20 miles, felt strong today and almost hit an e-biker.
5/20/24 20 miles many clydes out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:49 AM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 57,767
Posted By slow rollin

I kinda want this, but really it's too big for me...

I kinda want this, but really it's too big for me
25$ raleigh technium pre

https://offerup.com/item/detail/3f0891c3-6b00-3fd6-8758-2e4ce32662dc?q=raleigh

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,217
Posted By slow rollin

Works for me. Now I was riding single speed as my...

Works for me. Now I was riding single speed as my commuter but my butt,shirt, and backpack appreciate it.
Oh, and my face. When descending my local hill I would go fast enough the water would splash...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,379
Posted By slow rollin

I think that was disturbed who did that cover. A...

I think that was disturbed who did that cover. A nu-metal band at it's heart.



For the original topic.... I prefer restomods since they are feasible. Modern tires, non ancient seats, and new...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 772
Posted By slow rollin

Give it some time. Also, if your grips and bar...

Give it some time. Also, if your grips and bar allow it you can run the brakes/shifter inbound with the grip and see how a "short" bar feels before you chop it. I ride bikes from 600mm(1987) to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 648
Posted By slow rollin

I defer to ZFC on this, otherwise I would go with...

I defer to ZFC on this, otherwise I would go with personal experience. Log your slx chain miles and durability, then get an ultegra or dura ace chain and see how it does.
This matters the more you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,068
Posted By slow rollin

Not going to answer the poll since I have too...

Not going to answer the poll since I have too long to go for me to know what will happen when I am "old". If the club is okay with it and you still want to ride with them, and need an e-bike to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,969
Posted By slow rollin

No idea why some pros would stop, or not wear. My...

No idea why some pros would stop, or not wear. My guess is they prefer the feel/lack of gloves like some mountain bikers do. I crashed too much mtbing so I always wear gloves, I also like the UV...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 57,767
Posted By slow rollin

Pretty sure you are right on it being...

Pretty sure you are right on it being cromovelato. I have a red moser of a similar vintage that is cromovelato. Looks like a 58 ctc.
Mine is one of my favorite bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,062
Posted By slow rollin

I saw a super mondia special for sale at 100, got...

I saw a super mondia special for sale at 100, got bought and parted out. Saw a trek 760 for 60 had the campy post and was missing a rear wheel but... yeah. People and resellers are buying the crazy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 559
Posted By slow rollin

A tubeless tire should let you go lower since the...

A tubeless tire should let you go lower since the sidewall and carcass is more robust while not having issues with pinch flats or other things. You could also do the opposite of "supple" tires and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By slow rollin

In 2020 I did a OMAD of around 500 calories a day...

In 2020 I did a OMAD of around 500 calories a day or less. It was my own little experiment, dropped around 40 lbs but 10+ of it must have been a mixture of muscle mass and water since I was weak....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,101
Posted By slow rollin

5/3/24 10 miles +13 miles later that day 5/7/24...

5/3/24 10 miles +13 miles later that day
5/7/24 20 miles total, 5 dirt on the single speed mtb.
5/14/24 20 miles, felt strong today and almost hit an e-biker.
5/20/24 20 miles many clydes out...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 580
Posted By slow rollin

I like ebay. Search tire size first, then go by...

I like ebay. Search tire size first, then go by brand and tire size and you can find some crazy deals(imo).
Bike tire websites can be a good deal too. Many months ago I got some decent mtb tires for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,108
Posted By slow rollin

Report back in 500 miles

Report back in 500 miles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 693
Posted By slow rollin

A beauty. That era down tube shifter are one of...

A beauty. That era down tube shifter are one of my favorites so far. Semi ratcheting both ways and very light to shift.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,326
Posted By slow rollin

I have 2 mountain bikes that are pretty much...

I have 2 mountain bikes that are pretty much road/training ride bikes.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231207_041357_bcb5954567e1beb31538cc54caa1559d57935b27.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,784
Posted By slow rollin

Sometimes I worry about a vintage bike I bought....

Sometimes I worry about a vintage bike I bought. Like that one time I used steel wool on the chrome, and had to accept the chrome was toast and hit it with sandpaper to get down to bare metal then...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 850
Posted By slow rollin

Pretty sure it's the consumer. Most bikers...

Pretty sure it's the consumer. Most bikers commuting on road bikes don't need an e-bike, while most people wanting to try e-bike commuting are non e-bike cyclists. Thus step through flat bar e-bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,997
Posted By slow rollin

Just ride. If you want to join a club or a group...

Just ride. If you want to join a club or a group ride do it. If you want to try riding in a group competitively there are races nearby. Many people will do all three, since training almost always...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By slow rollin

short cage whatever's in the parts bin or local...

short cage whatever's in the parts bin or local bike co-op. That keeps it exciting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,199
Posted By slow rollin

I left out quite a bit of information, and...

I left out quite a bit of information, and importantly it was on graded single track. From my route I was following the route which turned and went along the hill, but not directly up it. He came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 727
Posted By slow rollin

I haven't ridden a 70's bike really, but I can...

I haven't ridden a 70's bike really, but I can say I got used to 23's and 25's at 100-110psi over 2 or 3 weeks. I treat it like a different "experience" and enjoy the positives and negatives. Would I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,282
Posted By slow rollin

I ride a mtb with flats every other ride and my...

I ride a mtb with flats every other ride and my pedaling seems a little more "inline" like that. With road cranks and clipless I find my heels go in a little and my toes point out, but that's how I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By slow rollin

I had this happen and I just added mineral oil to...

I had this happen and I just added mineral oil to the reservoir and it helped. If you do an animal sacrifice make sure it's fish caught by shimano fishing equipment. My guess is you have a teeny tiny...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,884
Posted By slow rollin

Sactown is wild, that's for sure. I do see local...

Sactown is wild, that's for sure. I do see local park rangers on side by sides and sometimes trucks but they are nice and leave us riders plenty of room. One of these days I will have to venture out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,610
Posted By slow rollin

There is no numerical reference for bike tires...

There is no numerical reference for bike tires "height" or "tallness" At best you get the approximate width in inches or mm's and that is on a standard rim at a standard pressure. On a miyata 512 I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,609
Posted By slow rollin

It will fit you. Off the cuff I would guess a...

It will fit you. Off the cuff I would guess a 60cm frame.
One thing to be aware of is I have heard some miyata frames with the top tube cable routing can crack at the hole. Now I presume that's on...
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