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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 835
Posted By PromptCritical

Santana Tandem (steel). My daughter would pound...

Santana Tandem (steel). My daughter would pound on my back and yell "pedal faster daddy". I could never tell if she was pedaling, but she only weighed about 60#....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 165
Posted By PromptCritical

That's what I'm using on my Columbine build...

That's what I'm using on my Columbine build (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293452-restoring-custom-vintage-columbine-bike-need-advice-2.html#post23258215). I'm using friction shifters,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 482
Posted By PromptCritical

Microsoft shifters would never work LOL

Microsoft shifters would never work LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 69
Posted By PromptCritical

I did a Backroads tour in October a few years...

I did a Backroads tour in October a few years back. The weather was fantastic. Sorry, but can't help with the campgrounds question.

If you don't get any answers here, send me a DM and I'll reach...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm going to give the true tubeless a try. Just...

I'm going to give the true tubeless a try. Just ordered a 24H rim from Btlos.

https://btlos.com/cx-gravel/gravel-hook-carbon-wheels/gx45w-gravel-disc-brake-tubeless-wavy-rim?filter=48%2C16

Any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27,255
Views: 3,225,238
Posted By PromptCritical

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back...

40 miles ride to Mission Beach for lunch and back

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1178x924/screenshot_2024_06_05_at_6_34_27_am_f525b53ebce652e4d1095c9dbdb1e1603274e8df.png
Forum: Southern California
06-05-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2,952
Views: 389,181
Posted By PromptCritical

Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with...

Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with friends. 40mi round trip.
Forum: Want To Buy
06-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 118
Posted By PromptCritical

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 321
Posted By PromptCritical

Good to know. "Offset" and "rake" are the same,...

Good to know. "Offset" and "rake" are the same, correct?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 321
Posted By PromptCritical

Great advice - thanks!

Great advice - thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By PromptCritical

True tubeless not Tubeless ready

Anyone have any experience with true tubeless wheels (no spoke access holes through the rim center channel). AKA “road tubeless” or UST style rims.

Building one would be a challenge, but are they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks...

Well, price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks were able to take advantage it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 321
Posted By PromptCritical

Whoa - the price is back up to $1,150. Hope some...

Whoa - the price is back up to $1,150. Hope some folks were able to take advantage of it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 321
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! Which model is it?

Thanks! Which model is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

LOL! Mine either @ 65. I meant variable...

LOL! Mine either @ 65.

I meant variable between individuals. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

Naw, the human body is infinitely variable. If it...

Naw, the human body is infinitely variable. If it doesn't hurt, it is correct!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 321
Posted By PromptCritical

I was thinking about steel. Thanks for the detail...

I was thinking about steel. Thanks for the detail and theory behind it!

I imagine the challenge will be finding a production steel fork that fits a tapered stem. My favorite framebuilder wants...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 321
Posted By PromptCritical

New Lynskey Ti Gravel Build

So, I just scored a GR300 @ $950 from Lynskey!

That price doesn't include a fork, so I need some advice on a fork (42/52 Headset). I don't have much (any?) experience with a gravel bike other than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks! It is just some soft material held...

Thanks!

It is just some soft material held on by green electrical tape until I wrap the bars to keep them from scratching the paint (waiting on matching yellow tape for the bars).

No, I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By PromptCritical

Lynskey Flash Sale

Lynskey is having a flash sale. Additional ~20% off from last night.

Just scored a GR300 frame that went from $1,150 to $950!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

The wing shifters work well, but they don't fit...

The wing shifters work well, but they don't fit on the drop bars particularly well, depending on where the brake levers are on the down curve. I had to mill off part of the mount to make them sit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

No, it's a Selle SMP. ...

No, it's a Selle SMP.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XZCPCZ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Southwest
06-02-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,228
Posted By PromptCritical

Can you share the routes? We are going in October...

Can you share the routes? We are going in October and looking for routes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

They are a bit over the top....

They are a bit over the top....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

Build is almost complete. Gave it a ride today...

Build is almost complete. Gave it a ride today and it rides nice. Still a few tuneup items left (and the handlebar tape) and somehow I don't like the water bottle cages (unknown history from my parts...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,005
Posted By PromptCritical

"sarc on" Because they do such a great job in...

"sarc on" Because they do such a great job in their shops. I mean, why would one expect them to tighten the handlebars after replacing a fork, or install the right number of stem spacers so the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,004
Posted By PromptCritical

That worked in college (1981). It doesn't work...

That worked in college (1981). It doesn't work now. :( I still ride the Colnago Super I raced back then, but it has an 8" stem extension. Looks a little goofy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,004
Posted By PromptCritical

My legs are long compared to my torso, so a...

My legs are long compared to my torso, so a production frame is unlikely to fit, so eBay is a bit risky.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,004
Posted By PromptCritical

Dave is great! He's building a custom fork...

Dave is great!

He's building a custom fork for my tandem, and I'm going to take the next framebuilding class he holds!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,761
Posted By PromptCritical

Amazon has most Park tools (I got my crown race...

Amazon has most Park tools (I got my crown race tool from them) and living in SF you can probably get it in one day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,193
Posted By PromptCritical

Spokes from Prowheelbuilder.com arrived today, so...

Spokes from Prowheelbuilder.com arrived today, so it's time to start lacing a wheel. I decided to use a Campy 32H low flange hub (freewheel) that I bought in Italy in 1981!...
Forum: For Sale
06-01-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 201
Posted By PromptCritical

No disc mount?

No disc mount?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 740
Posted By PromptCritical

I had the fit done on my primary road bike. ...

I had the fit done on my primary road bike.

To port over the fit, measure everything on the road bike that affects the fit (seat tube, seat post extension, crank length (add those together), top...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,871
Posted By PromptCritical

They are all gorgeous works of art and that bike...

They are all gorgeous works of art and that bike is stunning!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,074
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, relying on map technology on any device can...

Yeah, relying on map technology on any device can be a great training tool as they can turn a planned 30 mile ride into a 55 mile (after dark) ride........
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 740
Posted By PromptCritical

Some of the best $$$ I've spent on a bike has...

Some of the best $$$ I've spent on a bike has been a "bike fit". As we get older, all sorts of things degrade and proper fit becomes more important. One of the things I found is the proper fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,075
Posted By PromptCritical

Beautiful bike and with a triple!!!!

Beautiful bike and with a triple!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 921
Posted By PromptCritical

Ditto on what Duragrouch said. I started...

Ditto on what Duragrouch said.

I started riding again after covid and bought an e-bike to start getting back in shape and it worked! Keep at it and you'll see and feel some amazing results fairly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm not a big fan of carbon, although lots of...

I'm not a big fan of carbon, although lots of folks will disagree. The carbon bike is 2# lighter, which is somewhat noticeable (I'll probably get flamed for this statement, but at this price point...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By PromptCritical

Tough question to answer without knowing anything...

Tough question to answer without knowing anything about your current fitness level, how much $800 is to you, etc.

Since you aren't currently an experienced rider, you might want to consider the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By PromptCritical

How do those hold up? I've tried a number of...

How do those hold up? I've tried a number of things and none of them held up except Grip Puppies (which are great), but doubtful they fit well on drop bars.
Forum: Southern California
05-31-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By PromptCritical

I like this - thanks!

I like this - thanks!
Forum: Southern California
05-31-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By PromptCritical

Group Road Bike Rides in San Diego

Getting back into road bike riding in San Diego.

Does anyone know of regular group rides (besides Swamis) in the North County/Del Mar/Scripps Ranch area?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By PromptCritical

If only.......It's an aluminum frame :(

If only.......It's an aluminum frame :(
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks for this. Looks like I need a frame with...

Thanks for this. Looks like I need a frame with couplers.:(
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By PromptCritical

True, but I can't be the only pilot on BF :) ...

True, but I can't be the only pilot on BF :)

A skydiving plane (Cessna Caravan) would be the ticket, but they are just a touch out of my price point.:lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,512
Posted By PromptCritical

Update on my Varia radar (from my perspective)...

Update on my Varia radar (from my perspective) after a few rides in San Diego and week long tour of Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyons.

1. As we already knew, there is no side to side sensing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,075
Posted By PromptCritical

Anyone ever "bricked" their electronic...

Anyone ever "bricked" their electronic bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,075
Posted By PromptCritical

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,075
Posted By PromptCritical

+1

+1
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