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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By Ferguron

New (to me) Bike Day...and I thought I was too old

At 55 years old I thought I had missed my chance at true love. Turns out I was wrong...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,502
Posted By Ferguron

I owe this bike a debt of gratitude...it...

I owe this bike a debt of gratitude...it introduced me to the world of road cycling. It changed my life.

I believe it is a 2000. I don't ride it too much anymore but I bought all of the parts to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,889
Posted By Ferguron

This thread is fabulously entertaining....

This thread is fabulously entertaining....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-15-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By Ferguron

I bought the exact same bike (including the...

I bought the exact same bike (including the less-popular triple) as my first road bike in 2019. I paid $450...it was old but pretty lightly used.

I owe that bike...it introduced me to the world of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 700
Posted By Ferguron

Thanks for all of the useful information. ...

Thanks for all of the useful information.

It's interesting that you guys seem to have a collection of freehub bodies sitting around to photograph. After 5 years of cycling I am starting to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 700
Posted By Ferguron

Thanks for the tips...does this look like it will...

Thanks for the tips...does this look like it will fit?

EBAY 1056...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 700
Posted By Ferguron

Shimano 6402 Freehub

I have an old Shimano 600 tri-color wheelset that I really like - with a 6402 rear hub.

I want to get a spare freehub body for just in case. I have it set up as a 10 speed. Does anyone have an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 150
Posted By Ferguron

Brake Pads for C50 WH9000

I just bought a period-correct Dura Ace wheelset for my 2015 Giant Propel.

I want to replace my brake pads. The dealer guide I downloaded does not specify the type of pads to use.

I assume any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By Ferguron

Thoughts on StrongLight Threadless Headset

I bought a LiteSpeed frame that dates back to the early 2000's, as far as I can tell. I am going to start building it up in the next few weeks.

I had assumed that I would replace the headset it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 942
Posted By Ferguron

I went ahead and bought it. I swear on all...

I went ahead and bought it.

I swear on all that is holy this is the last bike I will buy / build...no more room in the garage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 942
Posted By Ferguron

LiteSpeed: AL or TI?

I was thinking about buying a Litespeed frame off eBay. It has been painted by the owner at some point, which I would strip off.
The decals indicate that it's TI but that does not mean much...can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By Ferguron

Unusual Bar Diameter

I have a min-1970's Nishiki that I am just wrapping up restoration on. It has an 833 stem with bars I don't care for - they are very narrow and have a weird shape. I would like to replace them but am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By Ferguron

Thanks for the prompt response. I have fixed...

Thanks for the prompt response.

I have fixed up two other older bikes (25-30 years old) but I retro-fitted those with modern (Chinese) groupsets. I am looking to stay old school with this one if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By Ferguron

Cannondale Criterium - Dented Chainstay?

I was thinking of buying an old Cannondale to fix up. The chainstay has maybe a dent or maybe a detent to assure pedal clearance.

Picture below...anyone know if that dent should be there?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By Ferguron

I'll pass on the aero bars but...

I'll pass on the aero bars but otherwise....stunning.

I need a Ti-framed bike to round out my collection...but I don't want to spend as much as that thing set you back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By Ferguron

I have to say...looks like you did a fabulous job...

I have to say...looks like you did a fabulous job of de-rusting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By Ferguron

Excellent....much appreciated.

Excellent....much appreciated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By Ferguron

Headset: "Extra" Part

I dropped the fork from my Giant Propel to address an issue with cable routing. After I put it back together, I found a very thin washer / spacer sitting on the floor. It must have dropped out when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 28,222
Posted By Ferguron

I live in extreme NW New Jersey. The terrain is...

I live in extreme NW New Jersey. The terrain is constant rolling hills...not mountains. The truth is on a typical fifty mile ride I will barely have to use the brakes at all.

Improving my brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,908
Posted By Ferguron

I have two older bikes (one steel / one aluminum)...

I have two older bikes (one steel / one aluminum) with Sensah drive trains. One ten speed, one eleven speed. I have about 4000 on the drive trains now and have nothing but good things to say about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 388
Posted By Ferguron

This drove me crazy once...worked on it for hours...

This drove me crazy once...worked on it for hours trying to figure out what was going on. Turned out that adding a dab of grease where the axle meets the drop outs fixed the problem...pretty simple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By Ferguron

I am just going to make a note to replace the...

I am just going to make a note to replace the cable every 1500 - 2000 miles.

It might be a PITA but it sucked having to make the call of shame for a ride home...there was no way I was going to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By Ferguron

I generally avoid ****ting under load. I forgot...

I generally avoid ****ting under load. I forgot to say...I used either Shimano or Jagwire cables.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By Ferguron

Dura Ace 11 Speed Cable Breaking in Shifter

I have a Dura-Ace 11 speed groupset. Last week I had the RD shift cable break...again. The same thing happened only like 2500 miles ago. The cable broke in the shifter...about 1 1/2 inches from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,157
Posted By Ferguron

Pictures of these bikes are making me feel even...

Pictures of these bikes are making me feel even shorter than I am...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By Ferguron

I live in the far north-west part of the state. I...

I live in the far north-west part of the state. I bike through beautiful farmland and woods on mostly good quality county roads...not what most people picture about Jersey.

The topography is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By Ferguron

I only ever ride solo...

I only ever ride solo...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By Ferguron

First Ever Century Ride - @ 53 Years Old

Today I did my first 100 mile ride...in my third year of riding real road bikes.

Weather was perfect. Completed in a little over 6 hours...I have come a long way from where I was a few years ago,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,233
Posted By Ferguron

A few months ago I posted pics of a Somec frame I...

A few months ago I posted pics of a Somec frame I bought from EBay and had shipped from Italy...unsure if it was genuine. Following the suggestion of a forum member I contacted Lara at Somec who...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 347
Posted By Ferguron

I took another look...the problem I'm having has...

I took another look...the problem I'm having has nothing to do with the DR...there's no rubbing at all. The problem is that the rings are just too close together.

The large ring has zero dish....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 347
Posted By Ferguron

Issue Swapping Chain Rings

I am replacing the chainrings on a 10 speed bike. The old ones are steel, the new ones are aluminum. They are 110BCD and connect to the cranks via a five bolt pattern.

Sounds easy enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,233
Posted By Ferguron

I bought this frame off E-Bay...shipped from...

I bought this frame off E-Bay...shipped from Italy. Anyone have an opinion as to whether it is a genuine Somec? The graphics are strange to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,086
Posted By Ferguron

"...the drivers are, for the most part, very...

"...the drivers are, for the most part, very courteous. Also, very close to zero loose dogs."

I agree on both counts...the drivers are actually weirdly courteous around here. And I've also never...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,086
Posted By Ferguron

The "suburbs" of Newark would be really congested...

The "suburbs" of Newark would be really congested by my standards. On a lot of my rides I can go 15 mins without a car over-taking me.

You should give Sussex / Warren county a try...I think you'll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-21, 05:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,086
Posted By Ferguron

A lot of the stereotypes of Jersey are pretty...

A lot of the stereotypes of Jersey are pretty accurate but in extreme northwest part of the state I have routes that take me through absolutely beautiful forest & farmland...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,086
Posted By Ferguron

The thought of 100miles terrifies me...

The thought of 100miles terrifies me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,086
Posted By Ferguron

First 75 Mile Ride

I am 52 years old.

Just as I was approaching 50 I went to a mandatory health screening for my job…and got a number of bad pieces of information - high blood pressure, most notably. I was scared...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,322
Posted By Ferguron

If I can step in to defend the Escape 2... I...

If I can step in to defend the Escape 2...

I bought one a few years ago when I started back biking after an absence of ~25 years. It served me quite well to get started biking on the street. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-21, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By Ferguron

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1550/dsc_0376_87cc8cb5ad44acce98b5adfcffa4283b19acde3d.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By Ferguron

I'm 52 for the record and...I hate to break it to...

I'm 52 for the record and...I hate to break it to everyone but yeah...25-30 years is a long time...although I admit it does not seem as long as it used to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By Ferguron

SJX426 - Thanks About #1: Agreed - I removed...

SJX426 - Thanks

About #1: Agreed - I removed the cages and replaced with new, loose bearings. I was pleasantly surprised at the results - the steering now feels about perfect.

About #2: How do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By Ferguron

I think I may have created a false impression -...

I think I may have created a false impression - it's not that the 11-speed shifts like a dog...the 9 speed is just a little more crisp. The noise is really different...the theory of frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By Ferguron

Old Bianchi Road Bike ('93-'95?)

I bought an old Bianchi off Craigslist. I know little about it but based on the integrated shifters and the non-delta brakes I think it probably dates to 93-95. Components are 8-speed Campy with no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By Ferguron

Ultegra 9 Speed vs Dura Ace 11 Speed

I have two road bikes - a Trek 5200 circa 2000 with 9-speed Ultegra and a 2015 Giant Propel with 11-speed Dura Ace that I just acquired a few months ago.

I love them both but...the weather in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By Ferguron

Thanks...I managed to get the thing off using a...

Thanks...I managed to get the thing off using a 3/8" allen...not a perfect fit which I don't doing but I looked at the splines after I pulled it off and I don't see any damage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By Ferguron

The axle's out and I cleaned everything up....

The axle's out and I cleaned everything up. There's no visible damage to the splines but I just can't get the 10mm allen inserted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By Ferguron

Shimano 600 Freehub Removal

I bought an old bike that has Mavic rims (labeled "MA2 Argenta") laced to Shimano 600 hubs. It's an 8 speed. I am trying to remove the freehub but...am not having much luck.

Every source I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Ferguron

Thanks...those look like what I am looking...

Thanks...those look like what I am looking for...especially the M177.

I see that Nitto also has an M184 that looks really too good but does cost twice as much...I'll have to think it over.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Ferguron

Good 26mm Road Bars

I have a Trek 5200 circa 2000 that has 26mm bars. They are the old-fashion type that slopes down towards the hoods instead of being more level like modern bars. I find this to be really awkward /...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,921
Posted By Ferguron

When I pulled up to a stoplight a guy from Spain...

When I pulled up to a stoplight a guy from Spain complimented me on my 30 year old Banesto jersey (Banesto = a defunct Spainish bank).
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