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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-09-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By kevsf

2015 Cannondale CAAD

Apologies in advance if this bike is not old enough.

Can you help me identify the model number of this Cannondale bike? It seems to be missing decals on the top tube and seat tube compared to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By kevsf

Thanks! And is there a reason to choose a quill...

Thanks! And is there a reason to choose a quill stem vs threadless for this bike?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By kevsf

Wowee I really don't know what I'm doing. It's...

Wowee I really don't know what I'm doing. It's impressive how you can come up with all these different dimensions/parts off the top of your head haha.
I'll have to keep searching for a bike, one...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By kevsf

If it's too long for me, can I can get a...

If it's too long for me, can I can get a short-reach stem to replace the long stem?

Something like this?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By kevsf

I have not bought it yet! Does it look like it IS...

I have not bought it yet! Does it look like it IS a Loto? Or do I need to look at tubing stickers to confirm?
I'm hesitant because I have a short torso and the bike is made longer with the stem ><
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-10-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By kevsf

Late-80s Basso?

This might be a 1988 Loto(?) from my quick search on the forum. I'm interested in buying it as my first road bike but I wanted to get more information before driving the 80 miles to see it. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

Thanks for taking the time to explain so much and...

Thanks for taking the time to explain so much and for the tips!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

No, not yet. The bike is 100 miles away.

No, not yet. The bike is 100 miles away.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

Sometimes on long rides on my mountain bike, my...

Sometimes on long rides on my mountain bike, my shoulder blades feel ache-y, is that something road bikes help with? (Or do I need a bike fitting)

Does 50/34 front and 11-30/11-32 refer to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

I'm looking at a 1998 Lemond Tourmalet. I got...

I'm looking at a 1998 Lemond Tourmalet. I got really confused with the RSX. I just learned about the Shimano component rankings (I'm think I should aim for Tiagra or 105) but there's a whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

I do live in San Francisco. Would a 7 speed...

I do live in San Francisco. Would a 7 speed Shimano RSX with triple crank (21 gears) be good for hills?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-21, 08:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

Thanks everyone for the answers! I'm budgeting...

Thanks everyone for the answers! I'm budgeting $500 and will narrow my search to a minimum of 9 speed. I'll also read up on gears and which groupset to get.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,064
Posted By kevsf

How many speeds for a beginner a road bike?

I've been looking around at getting my first road bike. It seems like 8 speed bikes are cheaper, older, and less desired. Why is that? And how many speeds should I be getting?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,300
Posted By kevsf

So it's just paint damage? Should the chain be...

So it's just paint damage? Should the chain be replaced?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,300
Posted By kevsf

Is this the chain stay? And how to fix?

I want to buy this bike but before I go drive to check it out, I wanted to ask if this area of the bike is any concern? Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this....
Forum: Northern California
10-27-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
Posted By kevsf

Is Portola Valley where Stanford Dish is or south...

Is Portola Valley where Stanford Dish is or south west of it? I haven't been on Canada Road but I biked thru the Sawyer Camp Trail just north of it two weeks ago. It was nice but alot of pedestrians....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-27-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

Thanks! I will aim for a 53cm frame. I...

Thanks! I will aim for a 53cm frame.

I briefly read up on stack and reach and it seems tough to measure. Do people use two measuring tapes at once?

I just measured my old mountain bike's TT...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-27-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

Sorry, what does ETT mean? At our heights,...

Sorry, what does ETT mean?

At our heights, with a 52 or 53cm frame, would the adjustments be minor things like changing the saddle height and/or stem height? Or would the adjustments be...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-27-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

Do you have your saddle higher than the...

Do you have your saddle higher than the handlebar? And did you have to move it higher when you changed out for the longer stem?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-27-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

I also had read a post somewhere that a bike shop...

I also had read a post somewhere that a bike shop owner preferred to recommend going a size up on bikes. But I think I'll go with a bit smaller instead to avoid neck pain from over stretching.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-27-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

I was wondering about the different stems I was...

I was wondering about the different stems I was seeing on old vs newer bikes but didn't know the terminologies so didn't know where to start. thank you!

I have a quill stem on my current 58cm bike...
Forum: Northern California
10-27-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
Posted By kevsf

Wow! I didn't know there were that many options!...

Wow! I didn't know there were that many options! When I said trail, I think I meant road routes. But can I bike on gravel with a road bike? (It's just not recommended?)

I had no idea the Bay...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-26-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

Thumbs up When I was testing out the 58cm road bike I...

When I was testing out the 58cm road bike I bought, it felt alright. Maybe its the excitement of buying something that made me think I can "make it work".
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-26-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,054
Posted By kevsf

5'7" Road Bike frame sizing?

I am buying my first road bike (technically second because I impulsively bought one too big (58cm) and it strains my neck).

The online guides seem to give a 53-55cm range for 5'6"-5'9". I am 5'7"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By kevsf

Thanks for the replies everyone! I watched this...

Thanks for the replies everyone! I watched this video and it seemed simple enough. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDooq2GNm88

Do I need to measure what size cable I need? Does this look like the...
Forum: Northern California
10-18-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
Posted By kevsf

Hi Barry, the peninsula. SF to SJ

Hi Barry, the peninsula. SF to SJ
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-20, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By kevsf

How to fix broken derailleur line?

Hi, I’m a noob with bike repairs. Apologies if I’m using the wrong terms or don’t know what I’m talking about.

I recently bought a 20 year old bike that haven’t been ridden much. The left...
Forum: Introductions
10-18-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By kevsf

thanks! I’ll check out the VTA routes!

thanks! I’ll check out the VTA routes!
Forum: Introductions
10-17-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,326
Posted By kevsf

Gray and gold looks nice 👍

Gray and gold looks nice 👍
Forum: Northern California
10-17-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
Posted By kevsf

Bay Area trails for newbie?

What are some good trails that are max 2 hours long for a newbie to road cycling in the Bay Area?
Forum: Northern California
10-17-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,408
Posted By kevsf

I’ve heard good things about Good Karma Bikes in...

I’ve heard good things about Good Karma Bikes in San Jose
Forum: Northern California
10-17-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,408
Posted By kevsf

I’ve heard good things about Good Karma Bikes in...

I’ve heard good things about Good Karma Bikes in San Jose
Forum: Introductions
10-17-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By kevsf

welcome! I too am from the Bay Area and am trying...

welcome! I too am from the Bay Area and am trying to get into biking per coronavirus.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By kevsf

Thanks for the honesty! I think driving 40 mins...

Thanks for the honesty! I think driving 40 mins to check it out made me irrationally buy it. I'll ride it for an hour and see how I feel then.

Do you have any tips for what to look out for? (like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By kevsf

Bought a oversized bike

I'm 5'7" and I bought a 58cm frame road bike. When I stand on the ground, the top of the bike is right at my inseam(?) (crotch) not in a painful way but I definitely feel it. I have the seat as low...
Forum: Introductions
10-11-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By kevsf

Thanks Barry! I actually just bought a bike today...

Thanks Barry! I actually just bought a bike today and was wondering what 700c wheels mean in the ad. I must've lucked out!
Forum: Introductions
10-06-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By kevsf

Hi! from California

Hello! I'm new to the forum. I want to get into road biking but I don't know where to start with buying a road bike. Can anyone point me to some threads about beginners bike buying? I'm aiming for a...
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