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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 708
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: 1,880
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: 5
Views: 186
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: 1,880
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: 30
Views: 533
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: 2,908
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: 95
Views: 2,511
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: 404
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: 2,585
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: 1,048
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: 2,908
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: 923
Views: 52,846
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: 1,130
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: 143
Views: 5,865
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: 23
Views: 594
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: 601
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: 1,925
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: 3,700
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: 923
Views: 52,846
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: 8,782
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: 537
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: 553
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: 2,908
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: 562
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: 1,975
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: 618
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: 1,223
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: 1,723
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: 805
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: 3,816
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: 172
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: 6,019
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: 691
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: 1,229
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: 201
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: 1,759
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: 1,555
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: 1,529
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: 92
Views: 2,908
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: 67
Views: 2,829
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: 51
Views: 2,370
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: 6,019
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: 1,593
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: 2,369
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: 4,234
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: 4,234
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: 849
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: 92
Views: 2,908
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: 3,142
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: 92
Views: 2,908
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.
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