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03-27-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,405
Posted By gugie

I’ll see your titanium and raise you an...

I’ll see your titanium and raise you an unobtanium.
03-26-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,405
Posted By gugie

They cab be 2024 vintage as long as you run them...

They cab be 2024 vintage as long as you run them friction.

BTW, who goes to a costume party but doesn’t wear a costume?
03-24-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,405
Posted By gugie

A common misconception. The classic equation for...

A common misconception. The classic equation for friction=coefficient of friction x force. Note that surface area is not in this equation. This does assume that the coefficient of friction is...
03-24-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,405
Posted By gugie

Hey, there's a ride up in Montana in September...

Hey, there's a ride up in Montana in September that's like that...

CINO
03-22-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By gugie

PSA - SOMA Campy hoods

Sez fits Campy non-aero levers
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...
03-22-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By gugie

For one time use, it's not worth it. Peening the...

For one time use, it's not worth it. Peening the race with a punch, as recommended by others, is my recommendation to you. Just start with opposite sides, then quarters, eighths, etc. to try and make...
03-22-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 536
Posted By gugie

I was taught pulling spokes inside (head on the...

I was taught pulling spokes inside (head on the outside), as they get the most stress, and if your chain drops behind the largest cog, the outer ones get chewed up. I believe that's the gospel...
03-22-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By gugie

That's how I was taught in my decades-ago LBS...

That's how I was taught in my decades-ago LBS job.

JA Stein makes a nifty knurling tool for this (https://steintool.com/portfolio-items/knurling-tool/), an improvement on this method. I do a lot...
03-22-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 291
Posted By gugie

In reality, as long as the clamping pressure is...

In reality, as long as the clamping pressure is sufficient, it doesn't really matter. To be uppity and "correct", there are rules (https://www.velominati.com/), however (scroll down to #41.)

And...
03-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 962
Posted By gugie

Looks like you're new here, just saying "close...

Looks like you're new here, just saying "close this thread" doesn't make it so. Moderators don't have time to read through every single post, so we have a "flare gun" button to get their attention.
...
03-20-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 962
Posted By gugie

I'd choose a frame to be named later.

I'd choose a frame to be named later.
03-18-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By gugie

It doesn't, nor does my TA. I'd bet there's...

It doesn't, nor does my TA. I'd bet there's significant variation from batch to batch, year to year.

TA...
03-18-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By gugie

Shoot, missed your ask until after I posted. I do...

Shoot, missed your ask until after I posted. I do have both, and they look like they could be made at the same shop.
03-18-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By gugie

Lots of barns nearby for the overflow inventory. ...

Lots of barns nearby for the overflow inventory.

BTW, I remember planting those trees with my dad around 50 years ago. Good to see they're holding up to the Central Valley summers.

The...
03-18-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By gugie

Well, outside of my birth certificate, this is...

Well, outside of my birth certificate, this is the oldest record I have, for sentimental reasons. It's in on of those things we used to call "photo albums," if you can remember that far back.
03-18-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By gugie

TA handlebar bag on my Jo Routens on a Jo Routens...

TA handlebar bag on my Jo Routens on a Jo Routens rack:
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Lafuma...
03-17-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 399
Posted By gugie

Too bad we missed it on our SoCal trip!

Too bad we missed it on our SoCal trip!
03-17-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,546
Posted By gugie

Many framebuilders can splice on a new section of...

Many framebuilders can splice on a new section of steerer. Fitz Cyclez is in your area, try contacting him. If he’s too busy he might suggest someone else nearby.
03-17-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By gugie

I was 15 at the time, didn't know squat about...

I was 15 at the time, didn't know squat about different cranksets, I just knew a steel cottered one was "low quality", and and wanted an alloy crankset. That's what they sold me.
03-16-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By gugie

Definitely Nervar Star. I had a set on my first...

Definitely Nervar Star. I had a set on my first "quality" bike. Paid $20 to upgrade from the cottered crank it came with.
...
03-16-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 78,964
Posted By gugie

[QUOTE=Robvolz;23185689]remember, when you...

[QUOTE=Robvolz;23185689]remember, when you promised to ignore my posts?
/QUOTE]
Changed my mind.

And you're still avoiding the question.
03-15-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 78,964
Posted By gugie

How difficult would it be to just answer a simple...

How difficult would it be to just answer a simple question? Or is it a secret squirrel type thing?
03-15-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

There's scaffolding under the wrap.

There's scaffolding under the wrap.
03-15-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

Got an email reply from DD, he confirms that for...

Got an email reply from DD, he confirms that for stripping and repainting they wrap for environmental reasons. You don't want to chip all that lead based paint and have it drop into the harbor.
03-14-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

Lt. Commander Spaghetti Legs outranks him.

Lt. Commander Spaghetti Legs outranks him.
03-14-24, 07:20 PM
03-13-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

The Last Winter Tour of the Willamette Valley

The Last Winter Tour of the Willamette Valley
03-13-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

Sometimes you’re just lucky.

Sometimes you’re just lucky.
03-13-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

Final thoughts

I Soliti Sospetti started the idea of Spring Training with a trip to Arizona in 2020, thinking this might be an annual thing. COVID pushed the plans out a bit, but it would seem we have momentum now....
03-12-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,701
Posted By gugie

Thanks for the inspiration! ...

Thanks for the inspiration!
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03-11-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

I was trying to be respectful of our SoCal...

I was trying to be respectful of our SoCal brethren. Such things are offensive down there.
03-09-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,934
Posted By gugie

The Usual Suspects* will be there! nlerner,...

The Usual Suspects* will be there!
nlerner, rccardr, Andy_K, Spaghetti Legs, SquireBlack, gugie
03-08-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

One of our discoveries on a previous Spring...

One of our discoveries on a previous Spring Training get together is that a humongous pickup truck that can seat 6 will carry your crew and 6 bikes. Alternating the handlebars, you can just fit 6...
03-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

I didn’t even realize it until after Ed Litton...

I didn’t even realize it until after Ed Litton painted it.
03-07-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

The last couple of days have taken me through...

The last couple of days have taken me through memory lane. In 1977, I was 19 years old, taking the last week of summer before matriculating at Occidental College to ride my bike down the coast from...
03-01-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

The Ritchey Breakaway is packed up. I found that...

The Ritchey Breakaway is packed up. I found that it's easier to pack the handlebars separately, and use the extra space for helmet, shoes, and various other items that are needed on this trip. I even...
03-01-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,855
Posted By gugie

nlerner's coming, so of course the sun will come...

nlerner's coming, so of course the sun will come out, the birds will chirp, and all will be right with the world.
02-29-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,855
Posted By gugie

The gang from the PNW interprets "lights showers"...

The gang from the PNW interprets "lights showers" as a wool jersey day. Rain jackets for you SoCal types. :D
02-28-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,755
Views: 237,303
Posted By gugie

Bald Eagle spotting ...

Bald Eagle spotting

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Fern Hills Wetland, Forest Grove Oregon
02-27-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

Neal is our weather talisman, gcheck conditions...

Neal is our weather talisman, gcheck conditions again…

Cold and rainy? Come up to the PNW in February and we’ll show you cold and rainy.
02-26-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By gugie

It's cosmetic. If you roll it out, the paint in...

It's cosmetic. If you roll it out, the paint in that area would probably be worse looking than the dent, and it still won't be completely gone. If you were planning on repainting or powder coating it...
02-26-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By gugie

Closing up that gap on the dropout is easily done...

Closing up that gap on the dropout is easily done with an 8" crescent wrench. I imagine in Chile you can find a 200mm model. The trick is to use the hole on the end (typically used to hang the wrench...
02-24-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,521
Posted By gugie

Hey, that's what we're here for.

Hey, that's what we're here for.
02-23-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,521
Posted By gugie

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the best...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the best method.

Chuck the adjustable BB and put in a sealed bearing unit.
02-22-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,855
Posted By gugie

Like Doc said, 3 from Portlandia, 2 from...

Like Doc said, 3 from Portlandia, 2 from Virginia, 1 from Boston will be there. I'm taking my Ritchey Breakaway, which isn't quite as vintage as you usually get on this ride.
02-22-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,816
Posted By gugie

Hey, you know your way to the Atelier, bring it...

Hey, you know your way to the Atelier, bring it by and we’ll see if we can answer your questions.
02-20-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,043
Posted By gugie

Yeah, that's an odd one. It has twin laterals,...

Yeah, that's an odd one. It has twin laterals, but they only go down to the seat tube. I'm not sure exactly what to call that style.
02-20-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,043
Posted By gugie

Wait, the British had dentists back then?

Wait, the British had dentists back then?
02-20-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,641
Posted By gugie

A truly audacious trip would include a drive to...

A truly audacious trip would include a drive to the swap meet senza bicicletta buy a bike there, and ride it for the week.
02-20-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,043
Posted By gugie

So, Bob Jackson quality control ~/= Raleigh from...

So, Bob Jackson quality control ~/= Raleigh from the same era?
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