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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-23-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

Think I have lanterne rouge locked up.

Think I have lanterne rouge locked up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 322
Posted By USAZorro

The lugs aren't going to narrow down the maker...

The lugs aren't going to narrow down the maker very much. I have the same on my 1977 Argos and 1977/8 Raleigh Team Professional. Clearly, this isn't made by either of them, but I have seen it used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By USAZorro

It might be. Has been a couple years since I had...

It might be. Has been a couple years since I had a whole bike shipped.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By USAZorro

The other factor that has cratered demand is...

The other factor that has cratered demand is shipping prices. Let's say someone in New York fancies your Centurion. Paying your price is not an issue, but tacking on $125+ to it really cuts down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By USAZorro

With that Trek, I'd swap the brifters off for...

With that Trek, I'd swap the brifters off for aero levers and friction shifters, drop the price by $20-$30 and then either use them on another project, or sell them separately for whatever they seem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By USAZorro

Aside from some very top-of-the-line bicycles,...

Aside from some very top-of-the-line bicycles, interest in bikes from the 70s has passed the tipping point, and I think also for bikes from the 80s. Supply vs demand, and demand has gone missing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

No worries there, Brett. You did get an older...

No worries there, Brett. You did get an older bike back on the road, so you have succeeded with the main objective of the event. There is plenty of time left, so if you want to have a go with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By USAZorro

Point taken. To an extent I am guilty of this. ...

Point taken. To an extent I am guilty of this.

Probably not much difference in riding between a ten-speed 1972 Raleigh Competition and a ten-speed 197x Grand Sports - both with bar end shifters....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By USAZorro

Was thinking much more of the frames than...

Was thinking much more of the frames than components, but (for example), when I got a 30-year-old Fuji Finest about 20 years ago it was all original. (with an extra set of clincher wheels). The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By USAZorro

Very well expressed. I'd say there's...

Very well expressed.

I'd say there's actually a #3 - maybe falling under #2, but a special case and exceedingly rare: The bicycle has historic significance and has provenance (ex - was ridden by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 580
Posted By USAZorro

This is a bit of a subjective assessment. I...

This is a bit of a subjective assessment. I (briefly) had two Trek road bikes from the 1980s. Neither of them rode the way I was used to (teenager of the 70s), and I passed them both on. Some of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By USAZorro

Sounds like a nice event. Unfortunately,...

Sounds like a nice event. Unfortunately, attending isn't in the cards.

Ever since I started in this hobby (or "these hobbies", as I also enjoy riding), I've been a bargain-oriented opportunist....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-15-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

I'm done. Changing team name to Ketamine and...

I'm done.

Changing team name to Ketamine and Quitters. Fortunately, the inability to watch has me feeling remarkably uninvested in this event.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,470
Posted By USAZorro

Everyone can now take a nap until Stage 15. Dull...

Everyone can now take a nap until Stage 15. Dull week ahead for the GC.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-11-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

Took the stage hunter plunge yesterday. Storer...

Took the stage hunter plunge yesterday. Storer for Woods.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By USAZorro

Well maybe they could do better in finding a...

Well maybe they could do better in finding a capable partner who will make distribution far less painful for fans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By USAZorro

I've personally seen them on a few on bicycles...

I've personally seen them on a few on bicycles made between 1966 - 1970. I have a 1970 Sprite, 1970 Record and 1970 Professional that came with this.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-07-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By USAZorro

I don't understand why the Giro organizers don't...

I don't understand why the Giro organizers don't get themselves packaged with the outlets showing the Tour and the Vuelta. No doubt someone gets more money today doing it how they are, but they're...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

I hear you. If Geraint makes the podium, I...

I hear you. If Geraint makes the podium, I expect he'll call me offering his thanks. :o
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

Where is it showing? Used to be able to get the...

Where is it showing? Used to be able to get the RAI stream years ago, but the geographically restricted it.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,470
Posted By USAZorro

It's been a while since the outcome of a sporting...

It's been a while since the outcome of a sporting event was so uniformly agreed upon by the experts.

Da Bears
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

I have learned to not trust sprinters. Am glad...

I have learned to not trust sprinters. Am glad Jasper isn't in this, as I'd almost feel compelled to put his loathesome carcass on my team

I went with Arensman because I don't have a good feeling...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-03-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,470
Posted By USAZorro

De nada. :D I initially selected Girmay,...

De nada. :D

I initially selected Girmay, but saw another rider with more consistent results expressing quite a bit of confidence and made some adjustments. With Girmay, the problem is that he's...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-03-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By USAZorro

I'm surprised folks are missing the obvious. ...

I'm surprised folks are missing the obvious. Streamers on the handlebars and playing cards clipped to the stays to make those really cool sounds when they hit the spokes. :innocent:
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-01-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 966
Posted By USAZorro

I wonder if anyone will pass up Tadej. ...

I wonder if anyone will pass up Tadej.

Personally, Cian seems a good call for young rider and decent placing on GC. Not long of a wait to see.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By USAZorro

Stage 19 ...

Stage 19

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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By USAZorro

2024 Giro - Week 3 Profiles and Routes

Stage 16

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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By USAZorro

Stage 13 ...

Stage 13


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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By USAZorro

2024 Giro - Week 2 Profiles and Routes

Stage 10

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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By USAZorro

Stage 6 ...

Stage 6


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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By USAZorro

2024 Giro - Week 1 Profiles and Routes

As in past years, the content is from the Official Website, and posting here is meant only as a reference and the thread for discussion. No claim is made to ownership and no financial benefit falls...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By USAZorro

Sounds good. I'll push them out tonight or...

Sounds good. I'll push them out tonight or tomorrow.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-29-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By USAZorro

I don't have the keys to the game. :(

I don't have the keys to the game. :(
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-29-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By USAZorro

We doing a Fantasy Giro?

I have Profiles and Routes saved, but won't bother making threads if we're not interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,280
Posted By USAZorro

If I cared about how fast I rode, I'd likely have...

If I cared about how fast I rode, I'd likely have nightmares. I have bikes that are light enough and fast enough to satisfy me. Also, have other things that require money far more than a bike that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

Actually, the cap was what I thought was most...

Actually, the cap was what I thought was most likely. Hope that's what it was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

I'm not certain if it is an artifact of the...

I'm not certain if it is an artifact of the camera angle, or whether it's the positioning of the cap, or if the fork is truly a bit cock-eyed, but if you haven't already measured it, it couldn't hurt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

One build can be submitted in multiple categories.

One build can be submitted in multiple categories.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,415
Posted By USAZorro

I voted 32s - with the presumption being that the...

I voted 32s - with the presumption being that the bike should have mud guards, and 35s would give dicey clearance. If 35s and mud guards are not mutually exclusive, go for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,466
Posted By USAZorro

It's definitely a common issue, but not a given. ...

It's definitely a common issue, but not a given. As you point out, it truly comes down to whether they actually want it. Communication is key here - especially if you have some doubts about whether...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,160
Posted By USAZorro

I am so sorry to hear this. I recall reading...

I am so sorry to hear this. I recall reading some of his postings, and he will be missed here. I can only offer you my condolences. :(

I hope you can find some measure of peace in your good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 588
Posted By USAZorro

A few years back I took a 1962 Ross (Chain Bike...

A few years back I took a 1962 Ross (Chain Bike Corp actually) bike from a state similar to this to a freshly painted red 3-speed with coaster brake and gifted it to my wife's piano teacher.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

Autumnal Equinox - which I will go out on a limb...

Autumnal Equinox - which I will go out on a limb and say is September 22.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

Yes. No limit on number of entries per person.

Yes. No limit on number of entries per person.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By USAZorro

On the Road Again Project Challenges - Again

"On the Road Again" Challenges Anyone who's spent any amount of time in C&V knows that there are many here who enjoy projects. There are also many who enjoy riding. And there are those who enjoy a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,332
Posted By USAZorro

I like being able to reach the drops. :innocent:

I like being able to reach the drops. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,212
Posted By USAZorro

Did Adventureman give his blessing? :innocent: ...

Did Adventureman give his blessing? :innocent:

Love the bit of whimsy. :thumb:

Wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the thread title. I half imagined I'd see hubs with stems sticking out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,890
Posted By USAZorro

So my frame can be 1985, but my bar-cons have to...

So my frame can be 1985, but my bar-cons have to be 79. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,473
Posted By USAZorro

My "new" bike identifies, but it can legitimately...

My "new" bike identifies, but it can legitimately say, "I was born this way".

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By USAZorro

Are you copying from an album, or from...

Are you copying from an album, or from photostream? I'm not sure if it makes a difference.

I always download to my PC and then add the picture from there. Having 6TB frees me of worry about...
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