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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 12:40 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Ah, I see what you’re talking about now. The...

Ah, I see what you’re talking about now. The threads on both bolt and mating rectangular “nut” are clean (no rust, etc.) and greased, not binding, so I’ll try the carbon assembly paste and see if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 12:05 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

I was actually thinking of applying it between...

I was actually thinking of applying it between the “cradle” and clamp, since it’s meant to prevent slipping between parts. Even though neither part will be carbon, I’m hoping the grit in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Slipping Campy Seatpost

Hmmm, I wonder if carbon fiber assembly paste would work…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 11:04 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Question about old Campy one-bolt seatpost: I...

Question about old Campy one-bolt seatpost:
I have an old Campy one-bolt seatpost in which the clamp keeps sliding in the “cradle,” so the saddle tilt keeps going way nose-up after the first 30-60...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

I don’t know about ‘damn good,’ but thanks for...

I don’t know about ‘damn good,’ but thanks for the kind words. I’m more concerned that the weather was so miserable I kept thinking “hmm, maybe instead of riding in the wind and rain on the day,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

So today I (more or less) rode the shortest...

So today I (more or less) rode the shortest planned route of the 2020 Eroica California (Piedras Blancas route). I’d downloaded the .gpx file to my Garmin and used it to ride the route. Between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 11:55 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Ah, that’s good info. If there are places to get...

Ah, that’s good info. If there are places to get water I’ll just bring the one 750 bottle w/some kind of sports drink, and maybe a couple gels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Okay, you guys convinced me. I’ll buy a clamp-on...

Okay, you guys convinced me. I’ll buy a clamp-on cage and use two 750ml bottles with hydration mix. Is 50% diluted Gatorade okay, or should I use one of the “real” hydration powders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Hmmm, I do have a smallish hiking backpack with a...

Hmmm, I do have a smallish hiking backpack with a water bladder, but it doesn’t look very 1980s. I guess I could just buy a clamp on cage and bottle and put some inner tube or cork between the clamp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Thanks, that’s what I thought. Since there’s a...

Thanks, that’s what I thought. Since there’s a refill stop around the halfway point I should be good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Water supply for short ride?

Hi guys, another noob question: if I’m only riding the short 36 mile Piedras Blancas course I should be able to get by with one 750ml water bottle, right?
My bike only has bosses for one cage and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Ok, ok, I won’t wear cutoff jeans. 😆. I did find...

Ok, ok, I won’t wear cutoff jeans. 😆. I did find some wool shorts: I just hope I’m not to fat for them, like the two wool jerseys I bought. One was just shows my beer gut a little, so y’all will have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Welp, I just got a little reminder of my first...

Welp, I just got a little reminder of my first ride with toe clips as a 14-yr-old in 1979…The wife and I had a few drinks at a local bar, and decided to go on a short little bike ride on the nearby...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

lol! 😆

lol! 😆
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

This is my first skinny-tire road bike since the...

This is my first skinny-tire road bike since the 1980s. Back then I remember riding Specialized 27x1” tires and replacing an inner tube every ride or two, and truing wheels at end of every ride. 😂. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 12:47 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

I already registered for the Piedras Blancas...

I already registered for the Piedras Blancas route. I guess I’ll have to wait ‘til next year to ride one of the intermediate tours or the full Eroica route. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 12:44 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

I’ve tried to buy the Rally cage off Soma’s...

I’ve tried to buy the Rally cage off Soma’s website for the past 3 days, but always get a server error, so was wondering if they’re still in business. I sent them an email today, asking them if they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

LOL! Those are both sweet rides.

LOL! Those are both sweet rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Great, thanks.

Great, thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

On eBay I’ve seen a lot of vintage 28t freewheels...

On eBay I’ve seen a lot of vintage 28t freewheels of unknown condition, but also a lot of new Shimano Tourney 34T freewheels. Are new freewheels legal? I’m guessing they’re not. I'm more concerned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Thanks, Mech, for this quantified info. If that...

Thanks, Mech, for this quantified info. If that last steep hill is just 3/4mi I should have any probs, or can dismount if I stall out. I was thinking of mounting a SunTour cluster (clusters only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

That’s a ton of valuable info, thanks! Update: I...

That’s a ton of valuable info, thanks! Update: I just read a couple reviews on the Tufo Comturas, and they apparently have a Vectran puncture-resistant layer, so I should be good. See y’all there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,622
Posted By FML123

Hi mech986. I’m hoping to ride the 2022...

Hi mech986.
I’m hoping to ride the 2022 Piedro Blancas course, as I just took delivery of a vintage bike with 42F/24R low gear, and am not sure if I’m fit enough for any of the other courses. The...
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