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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,551
Posted By squirtdad

OMG agree 100% $300 for turnkey from a absolute...

OMG agree 100% $300 for turnkey from a absolute quality guy obrentharris

was available as of 5/22/24
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,551
Posted By squirtdad

this is not about being a bike nerd...it is about...

this is not about being a bike nerd...it is about having a bike that is function wells and is safe.... case by case is also true, but if it has rusted chain 99% it needs service. Of course I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,469
Posted By squirtdad

high quality dual pivot with good quality pads...

high quality dual pivot with good quality pads will give you super braking (true not as good as disc)..... and look better on that frame.

also there is a reason disc is now all thru axle, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 572
Posted By squirtdad

99.999% scam used swift titanium presented...

99.999% scam used swift titanium presented as B-17 Awkward wording. show up multiple places

pretty much like the last ski run of the day, if you ask your self if you should/ is it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 631
Posted By squirtdad

this has been working for me, and better than...

this has been working for me, and better than expected
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,551
Posted By squirtdad

That is not correct in my experience, then do ten...

That is not correct in my experience, then do ten to go bad, rust, not work as well....most older bikes, especially if the have been sitting warrant replacing all the cables and housings, brake pads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 508
Views: 31,813
Posted By squirtdad

I never say I am going for fear if jinxing....put...

I never say I am going for fear if jinxing....put the rack on the car..... and still got jinxed

waiting for plumber as we have no hot water
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,551
Posted By squirtdad

this looks to be your size (at 6' think 58 cm/23...

this looks to be your size (at 6' think 58 cm/23 inch roughly....can go down to 57/56 cm but going bigger is not good)

it does look like a good solid platform for your projects

this will be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 282
Posted By squirtdad

My 2 cents is that the Grit fits your needs and...

My 2 cents is that the Grit fits your needs and gives you more ability to grow

It is a gravel bike so is flexible in terms of use so it will give you more potential long term

the other 2 bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 598
Posted By squirtdad

as I understand it it is a function have have a...

as I understand it it is a function have have a greater number of pawls in the rear hub, so that engagement is faster

certainly some hub makers, like chris king are proud of their "angry B...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 712
Posted By squirtdad

Not a tubeless guy, but wonder why Co2 only vs...

Not a tubeless guy, but wonder why Co2 only vs Co2 and a pump?
Forum: Northern California
05-31-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,965
Posted By squirtdad

yes they are recreational, but there is common...

yes they are recreational, but there is common courtesy required of all users, like not stopping in the middle of the trail and looking before darting across the trail
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,183
Posted By squirtdad

Still figuring out if I can go.....already doing...

Still figuring out if I can go.....already doing a trip to Chinook MT for my 50th and the general all class reunion. Tradition needs me to play bass drum in the marching band

but is I can swing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,370
Posted By squirtdad

SR semi pro set up for errands and pub runs. Mix...

SR semi pro set up for errands and pub runs. Mix of Arabesque and more modern stuff
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 484
Posted By squirtdad

campy did not just do this...this is leftover...

campy did not just do this...this is leftover stock on clearance.... Centaur came out in 2018 and discontinued in 2023
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 946
Posted By squirtdad

cold wash, minimal detergent, short cycle, good...

cold wash, minimal detergent, short cycle, good rinse, mostly tumble dry on low....take more care is the jersey has has more printing

key is congrats on going to bike shorts :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,180
Posted By squirtdad

Maybe having high mount vs the recommend lower...

Maybe having high mount vs the recommend lower mounting position has a difference in the tippyness ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 484
Posted By squirtdad

PSA new Campy silver Centaur groupsets

just saw these...... if someone wanted to do all silver.....possible option

Have just ordered a BB from these guys, so can't really state what customer experience is yet
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,975
Posted By squirtdad

LOL as usual I think we are way more in agreement...

LOL as usual I think we are way more in agreement than disagreement, just different ways of presenting :thumb:

I put the rene herse info up as good information for people to read and make their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,189
Posted By squirtdad

pretty much wrong on all points pedal assist...

pretty much wrong on all points
pedal assist ebikes have users of all ages and demographics and by my observation are as courteous as other cyclists

non pedal assist e bikes also attract a wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,917
Posted By squirtdad

Not voting as the choices are odd to me.... i.e...

Not voting as the choices are odd to me.... i.e why lump mechanical disk and rim???

i don't see why any of these technologies would not work for commuting or travel

Key to commuting is being...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 512
Posted By squirtdad

Asking am I crazy anywhere on bike forums...

Asking am I crazy anywhere on bike forums generally results in sub-optimum replies :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,975
Posted By squirtdad

don't disagree on the point rene herse sells...

don't disagree on the point rene herse sells tires, and don't 100% buy their koolaid but I find Jan's ideas generally well thought out and overall there is ton's of good input on tires (C&V...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,975
Posted By squirtdad

Repost, as maybe more appropriate to this thread ...

Repost, as maybe more appropriate to this thread on tire width than the thread I originally put it in

for fun here are links to Rene Herse on wide tires etc.
I know not everyone buys into this,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 932
Posted By squirtdad

for fun here are links to Rene Herse on wide...

for fun here are links to Rene Herse on wide tires etc.
I know not everyone buys into this, but seems to work for me (riding 32 tubed on road) but good reading
Also a lot of top gravel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 801
Posted By squirtdad

Apples Oranges bike tires are not the same as...

Apples Oranges bike tires are not the same as vehicle and equipment tires

I have have never had a good experience with Slime for bicycles but have used to successfully for slow leaks on car...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,189
Posted By squirtdad

personally I think it is relevant to general...

personally I think it is relevant to general cycling

I see tons of kids and others on what are electric motorcycles, clearly designed to not require pedaling, but have pedals so they are a "bike"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 681
Posted By squirtdad

based on the ERTO tire and rim should be...

based on the ERTO tire and rim should be compatible.....What pressures are you running? a 43 with a load of rider, bike and stuff of 260 lbs would have the following range from the rene herse...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 586
Posted By squirtdad

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs...

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs better than BSOs :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 681
Posted By squirtdad

what size tires are you using.... as I read...

what size tires are you using....

as I read it, rim specs say 21 to 28 mm https://kinlin.com.tw/xr-26t/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,600
Posted By squirtdad

Ok, I will play 63 years of biking ...

Ok, I will play

63 years of biking

biked gravel roads of montana, Hi way 2 in montana, NYC, Newfoundland, Connecticut, bahamas, bermuda, florida, and lots in Californial
commute for work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,092
Posted By squirtdad

49 mm ...

49 mm https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebars/products/vo-left-bank-handlebar-config
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,092
Posted By squirtdad

My vote would be the Motebecane....better...

My vote would be the Motebecane....better quality. but full disclosure I am favor this time of bike

I would not worry about the drops..... try them and see you have simple options to raise the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,971
Posted By squirtdad

Got it, secret is the 6 beers prior to installing...

Got it, secret is the 6 beers prior to installing :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,600
Posted By squirtdad

Are you a ghost or a haunt

Are you a ghost or a haunt
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,949
Posted By squirtdad

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a...

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a point where the choice is riding or not riding, I will move to an pedal assist bike in a nano second

Meanwhile I will do all I can to stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,971
Posted By squirtdad

let me preface my response with noting I am...

let me preface my response with noting I am conservative after decades of commuting and having flats in rain, wind, dark and other not optimum conditions

I try to plan to not have to patch any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By squirtdad

looks like Italian BB missed it in the listing

looks like Italian BB missed it in the listing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By squirtdad

not listed.....pinged seller on threading ...

not listed.....pinged seller on threading

here is listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/126158228307

not logical but looks like some level of quality underpinnings and just fun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By squirtdad

If I were to get it..... I think green

If I were to get it..... I think green
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,971
Posted By squirtdad

AFAIK sealant does not work with TPU

AFAIK sealant does not work with TPU
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By squirtdad

I like the paint, looks nice. Any thoughts?

I saw a frame on ebay, that looks like right size and era for parts I have
I like the spatter paint job, but no idea what brand frame is though it appears to be decent quality with campy drops...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,436
Posted By squirtdad

Never tipped but was known to drop off a six pack...

Never tipped but was known to drop off a six pack of Fat Tire now and then
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,436
Posted By squirtdad

Don't forget that at most restaurants in europe,...

Don't forget that at most restaurants in europe, a tip is automatically added to the bill
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,971
Posted By squirtdad

OK as promised back with report after some...

OK as promised back with report after some quality tube diagnosis time

Summary (with a bit of red face). It appears to be a pinch flat (never had one before...but see pics below) in that there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,971
Posted By squirtdad

thanks.... valve core is something I check, have...

thanks.... valve core is something I check, have had too many tubes with loose valves out of the box....even carry a tool with me in my on the bike kit
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 624
Posted By squirtdad

are you mechanically inclined? you could get...

are you mechanically inclined? you could get a used 80's bike and convert it to a townie for minimal cost

1) used bike
2) Velo orange left bank bars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,180
Posted By squirtdad

this is a fancy way of saying I am going to ask...

this is a fancy way of saying I am going to ask for input, and then ignore it all and then be surprised with the result is not optimum

a bit like flat earther doing an experiment to prove the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,874
Posted By squirtdad

Just like skiing, don't offer pointers until...

Just like skiing, don't offer pointers until asked....and then expect only 50% to be listened to :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,971
Posted By squirtdad

I object to your calling me a yokel and the tone....

I object to your calling me a yokel and the tone. You make assumptions that are not valid and have no idea of my experience or skills

If you read my original post carefully you will note this...
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