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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 340
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: 117
Views: 3,569
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: 7
Views: 170
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: 17
Views: 305
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: 38
Views: 665
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: 62
Views: 1,453
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: 753
Views: 41,069
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: 65
Views: 2,030
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: 413
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: 9
Views: 277
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: 68
Views: 1,823
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: 448
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: 49
Views: 1,166
Posted By slow rollin

Report back in 500 miles

Report back in 500 miles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 237
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: 896
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.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,442
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: 630
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: 3,106
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: 141
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: 5,338
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: 575
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: 983
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: 163
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: 32
Views: 912
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: 38
Views: 1,098
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: 1,283
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...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,823
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,376
Posted By slow rollin

This is a contentious topic so be advised to...

This is a contentious topic so be advised to posts waxing poetic about particular lubes.
I have used clean ride and wet ride, wet is really an oil that gets black and gunky like most oils over time....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,957
Posted By slow rollin

On a road with cars and no bike lane I would...

On a road with cars and no bike lane I would rather be a motorcyclist. With a bike lane it's 50/50 for "safety". Like most motorcyclists I have had some "close" calls. Coming in hot on a corner and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,338
Posted By slow rollin

I almost got into a head on collision with an...

I almost got into a head on collision with an e-mtber. I was climbing/carrying momentum and he came from the other side up a hill. Dense tree/vegetation, and we both stopped on the uphill side(my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,358
Posted By slow rollin

I like using atf+acetone to loosen up derailleur...

I like using atf+acetone to loosen up derailleur pivots without removal and other pivots. Yes it may be wrong but I have a stash of the stuff from long gone cars, and all cars take weird atf...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,910
Posted By slow rollin

Like outside the frame? Well, how would the chain...

Like outside the frame? Well, how would the chain run THROUGH the seatstay when you go from outside the dropout to inside?
Maybe a waxed chain might glide through the frame with all it's lubricity...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,705
Posted By slow rollin

I should be fine, I got sealent in my tubes so i...

I should be fine, I got sealent in my tubes so i can be the bridge between tubeless and tube users.
Now I just need to carry a sewing kit for my imaginary friend who runs sew-ups........
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,705
Posted By slow rollin

"Tubeless is stupid" Can I get a cookie...

"Tubeless is stupid"
Can I get a cookie now?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 750
Posted By slow rollin

I like my 14-28 6sp freewheels. Relatively even...

I like my 14-28 6sp freewheels. Relatively even spacing, large gaps so I don't have to double or triple shift, while also enough top speed with a vintage road crank. On my modern bikes I end up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,823
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.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,880
Posted By slow rollin

yes. It matters less then your fitness, and I...

yes. It matters less then your fitness, and I think matters as much as tire choice and drivetrain condition. If I had to classify on what is important for climbing it would be tier 2. Tier 1 would be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,823
Posted By slow rollin

5/3/24 10 miles 13 miles. Did an extra ride...

5/3/24 10 miles
13 miles. Did an extra ride when the sun came up around 8am. Not sure I am going over there again with the disappearing bike trail and 55+mph traffic next to the bike lane.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,194
Posted By slow rollin

I just slowly ease into longer rides and my...

I just slowly ease into longer rides and my butt/taint adapts. I also ride the largest tire I can in each frame in the back which helps absorb road imperfections and allows me to use sub-optimal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,085
Posted By slow rollin

Just get a 28 for the front and save the 30 for...

Just get a 28 for the front and save the 30 for the rear. The 2 watts you save by having a bigger tire will get cancelled out as it rubs the crap out of your caliper. The only reason you would need...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,552
Posted By slow rollin

Cheapest was 40 bucks with maybe 30-40 in gas. ...

Cheapest was 40 bucks with maybe 30-40 in gas.
I enjoy riding that bike almost as much as my more expensive ones.
Most expensive was 1k usd back in 2020/2021
both used
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,338
Posted By slow rollin

I don't encounter bike trails that narrow, with...

I don't encounter bike trails that narrow, with no dividing line. I also don't encounter speeding gas mopeds. If I did encounter this frequently I would just take a different route, it's generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,747
Posted By slow rollin

bike trail racer. You pass me going slightly...

bike trail racer.
You pass me going slightly faster? I am going to try and keep up.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,823
Posted By slow rollin

5/3/24 10 miles vintage faggin roadbike, mostly...

5/3/24 10 miles vintage faggin roadbike, mostly flat. might ride again later today
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,022
Posted By slow rollin

Maybe for mid drive e-bikes you could run a wet...

Maybe for mid drive e-bikes you could run a wet sump chain case as a cheaper alternative to belt drive. Biggest con would be weight which is why belt drive is king. I like the look of enclosed chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,652
Posted By slow rollin

I must not care since I bring my phone with me on...

I must not care since I bring my phone with me on my rides, and it is telling someone where I am. Guess I could turn it off or remove the sim card but that's a load of work, and if someone wants to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,337
Posted By slow rollin

Most of my riding is out and back, technically it...

Most of my riding is out and back, technically it might be a loop since I go one way around lake natoma and come back on the other side of the lake, but it's what I do. I don't get bored since I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,984
Posted By slow rollin

I don't use bike computers, but I try and keep a...

I don't use bike computers, but I try and keep a certain cadence and power level on hills. However this is not always possible on vintage, or single speed bikes. In which case I put out more power to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,702
Posted By slow rollin

I never understood the taboo of a riser stem, but...

I never understood the taboo of a riser stem, but I came from the MTB world where they are common. It's the cheapest way to see if the bike can fit, so try it out.
Worst that happens is you try a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 622
Posted By slow rollin

It's best to let it all out, then re-read what...

It's best to let it all out, then re-read what you have written and understand why you said those things. Just try your best to ignore what other people say when it comes to where you ride as long as...
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