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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,620
Posted By momoman

Got an email last week from Boulder Bicycle for a...

Got an email last week from Boulder Bicycle for a flash sale. Ordered some Campy parts and tools and a Tange Seatpost bolt.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 848
Posted By momoman

Thank you OP for the PSA. I just purchased 2 of...

Thank you OP for the PSA. I just purchased 2 of the Soma Weymouth 650b rims and 2 other items to reach the $100 free s/h, however, at checkout this warning appeared so it looks like the $15 shipping...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,478
Posted By momoman

The rims on my Litepro Aero wheels are too narrow...

The rims on my Litepro Aero wheels are too narrow for what I want but the wheels were under $100 and I didn't want to spend more, plus the selection of 406 tires is limited. To be honest, I got the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,361
Posted By momoman

Igaging makes some 6" and 8" inside and outside...

Igaging makes some 6" and 8" inside and outside calipers that look like they may accomplish measuring the OLD with the freewheel/cassette installed, with the wheel on or off the bike. Amazon carries...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,478
Posted By momoman

edwong3, I understand your excitement with the...

edwong3,
I understand your excitement with the Liberte! I was also tempted to buy a Brompton but I don't travel with my bike and don't need it to fold down too small. I just need a decent bike that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,478
Posted By momoman

Last year I started to modify my Zizzo Liberte...

Last year I started to modify my Zizzo Liberte which I bought from Costco in 2019 in the mid-$300 range. I spent quite a bit of time researching what was possible and wanted to convert it to a 1x10....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By momoman

Velo Pasadena sells lots of vintage Campagnolo...

Velo Pasadena sells lots of vintage Campagnolo bikes and services them. Here’s a link to a video about the bike shop and “museum” of vintage bikes with Campy components.

Velo Pasadena
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-30-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,419
Posted By momoman

Thank you ch99_lee And Jipe. I’m learning a lot...

Thank you ch99_lee And Jipe. I’m learning a lot about the idiosyncrasies of folding Brompton clones.

ch99_lee, where did you get the frame and who was the vendor? The Aliexpress 11/11 Singles...
Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
10-28-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By momoman

Arroyo Fest 2023 on Sunday Oct 29...

Arroyo Fest 2023 on Sunday Oct 29 (https://www.626goldenstreets.com/)

It’s gonna be insanely crowded! My advice is to stay together but meet up at the hubs if you get separated.

“Whatever comes...
Forum: Southern California
10-27-23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 599
Posted By momoman

I posted some pictures and my thoughts on the...

I posted some pictures and my thoughts on the event in this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/southern-california-regional-rides-events/1276195-arroyo-fest-2023-a.html)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,419
Posted By momoman

Welcome! Do you still have the bike? Or...

Welcome! Do you still have the bike? Or pictures or anymore details? I’m interested in building a titanium clone. Thanks!
Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
10-27-23, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By momoman

It’s happening this Sunday. My guess is that’s...

It’s happening this Sunday. My guess is that’s it’s going to be a free for all and not much of a ride, unless you get there very early and line up at the front.

Read Item #6...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,242
Posted By momoman

I have a blue De Rosa and I have 8 speed C Record...

I have a blue De Rosa and I have 8 speed C Record on it. I put a brown Brooks Swallow saddle and bar tape on it. I bought the bike off Craigslist 6 yrs ago. It’s a 60 cm which is larger than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By momoman

Read my comments and the other comments in this...

Read my comments and the other comments in this thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1279692-your-choice-light-inner-tube-2.html

Basically, I really like the tubes but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 990
Posted By momoman

Find some more latex in different colors and...

Find some more latex in different colors and splash some on your gloves, then throw them in the dryer to set the “stains” in. You’ll be attempting to make your cycling gloves a work of art like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,331
Posted By momoman

I used the Ridenow self-adhesive patches I got a...

I used the Ridenow self-adhesive patches I got a year ago and they didn’t work for me and I used the included alcohol wipes and even tried my rubbing alcohol I had. My friends ordered their Ridenow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,331
Posted By momoman

My friends and I have put about 2,000 miles...

My friends and I have put about 2,000 miles collectively on Ridenow TPU tubes. Here are my observations:

I've only tried the 36g version and not the newer 24g version.
There are QC issues. Some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,163
Posted By momoman

Last week I saw a video on Instagram where...

Last week I saw a video on Instagram where someone measured the temperature of white vs. black bike helmets and shoes. The white items were about 35 degrees cooler.

Here’s a Youtube video...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 37,851
Posted By momoman

I was up in San Francisco last year and picked up...

I was up in San Francisco last year and picked up this purple and yellow water bottle at Mr. Jiu’s, a Michelin Star Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Now I need to find a purple and yellow bike for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By momoman

There's a pair of Campy High Flange hubs 32h...

There's a pair of Campy High Flange hubs 32h front, 40h rear, on Ebay from a seller in the UK. The price is about $150 USD shipped. This may get you 1/2 of what you are looking for, but there is no...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 342,679
Posted By momoman

On my ride out last night I saw a pair of pliers...

On my ride out last night I saw a pair of pliers on the road but didn’t stop to pick it up. On my ride back home I road back to the spot and picked up this pair of Snap-on pliers.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-27-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By momoman

Just Google “strap on bottle cage bike” or...

Just Google “strap on bottle cage bike” or something similar and then click on “Images” and find one that’ll work for your frame.

Here’re the search results I got:

Strap On Bottle Cage Bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,387
Posted By momoman

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4028_4ccf79aec2fe9a28abe4ad1e7ee035a9a2d3c03c.jpeg
2009 22-Series with Campy Pista crankset, Phil Wood hubs with tubular tires on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By momoman

The bike looks great! I’m also modifying a Zizzo...

The bike looks great! I’m also modifying a Zizzo Liberte but need it to fold as well as the stock version. How well does your bike fold with the drop bars? Can you provide a picture? Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,015
Posted By momoman

I just got another price drop alert from...

I just got another price drop alert from camelcamelcamel informing me the price of the Continental GP5000 Black Walls dropped a penny to $40.16 on Amazon. The other reseller on Amazon dropped the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,015
Posted By momoman

Do you use camelcamelcamel? I track a dozen bike...

Do you use camelcamelcamel? I track a dozen bike parts and am alerted whenever there is a price drop below the threshold I’ve selected. This morning I got another alert the price of the Conti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,801
Posted By momoman

Pink 85 Trek 760 with Campy SR $500 OfferUp...

Pink 85 Trek 760 with Campy SR $500

OfferUp ad in Los Angeles area (https://offerup.com/item/detail/1549429943)

...
Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
02-21-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By momoman

Welcome Allegro Doug! Ive participated in a...

Welcome Allegro Doug!

Ive participated in a few CicLAvia events in the past few years and discovered many new places to eat! It’s exciting to see so many people on bikes, scooters, skates,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-14-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By momoman

PM sent. This is the recommended size for an IRD...

PM sent. This is the recommended size for an IRD Defiant Crankset I plan to put on my Dave Moulton Fuso frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,751
Posted By momoman

If you’re a techno freak or a data junkie,...

If you’re a techno freak or a data junkie, Shimano Di2 will display all sorts of data on your Garmin. You can see your Di2 battery life, gear combo, chain position.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,751
Posted By momoman

Good information! All my wheels have Shimano...

Good information! All my wheels have Shimano freehub bodies, and I have a new set of Winspace wheels with Shimano freehubs I got for my Yoeleo R12 frame. They do sell the SRAM freehub for the wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,751
Posted By momoman

Thanks for the pedaling standing info. I hadn’t...

Thanks for the pedaling standing info. I hadn’t thought about that! Also, I just double-checked the Yoeleo site and the R12 supports mechanical and electronic shifting. However, I am leaning...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,751
Posted By momoman

I’m now seriously trying to decide between...

I’m now seriously trying to decide between Ultegra and Sram for my Yoeleo R12 frame set.

https://wheretheroadforks.com/shimano-di2-vs-sram-etap-electronic-shifting/

edit: corrected the link
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,751
Posted By momoman

I have the 1st generation Ultegra 6770 Di2 and...

I have the 1st generation Ultegra 6770 Di2 and love how it shifts without any front derailleur chain rub because it auto trims the FD as you shift the RD.

The newer generation electronic shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,863
Posted By momoman

Has anyone found or tried the Shimano Product...

Has anyone found or tried the Shimano Product Authentication app for iOS? I can’t find it in the App Store.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,004
Posted By momoman

The Ridenow 700c TPU tubes are about $7-9 shipped...

The Ridenow 700c TPU tubes are about $7-9 shipped from China. I just bought another 20 for about $7 ea using Aliexpress coupons and my order included 2 patch kits. My friends want to try them and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,004
Posted By momoman

A big change to my saddle bag tool kit is the...

A big change to my saddle bag tool kit is the replacement of a single butyl tube with 3 Ridenow TPU tubes that will fit up to 32mm wide tires. Park GP-2 patches apparently work on these tubes.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 39,273
Posted By momoman

The stock rim’s internal width is listed as 13mm....

The stock rim’s internal width is listed as 13mm. Here’s some info from the Zizzo site with a chart showing tire size compatibility, but it doesn’t appear to indicate wider tires are compatible. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-20-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,516
Posted By momoman

The “OTHER THINGIES” pile is way too small…..

The “OTHER THINGIES” pile is way too small…..
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,019
Posted By momoman

The Ridenow TPU tubes are the first and only...

The Ridenow TPU tubes are the first and only brand my friends and I have tried. They are not hard to install but because they are so thin you need to be careful not to pinch them with a tire lever...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,019
Posted By momoman

I occasionally stop and take pictures to post in...

I occasionally stop and take pictures to post in Strava so my followers who ride the same streets have some warning of possible hazards. There was a cyclist in a fast peloton that hit a pothole a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,019
Posted By momoman

My order of 20 Ridenow TPU tubes arrived...

My order of 20 Ridenow TPU tubes arrived yesterday. It was $142.56 for 20 tubes and 2 patch kits so about $7/tube. It arrived in 8 days with free shipping from a seller on Aliexpress. My friends want...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,019
Posted By momoman

My mistake. That was a 28mm GP5000 I traded my...

My mistake. That was a 28mm GP5000 I traded my 25’s for with a friend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By momoman

64 yr old guy here. I ride my Waterford SS...

64 yr old guy here. I ride my Waterford SS occasionally. Back in August I rode about the same speed as you. I averaged 17.6 mph over 14.33 miles with -2% to 2% grades.

I’m currently set up with...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,019
Posted By momoman

2 of my friends tried tubeless but switched back...

2 of my friends tried tubeless but switched back to tube……TPU tubes. Here in the SGV area of SoCal there are plenty of potholes and road debris.

Here are a few of the flats we recently got on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,302
Posted By momoman

Become more fashion forward and wear high-water...

Become more fashion forward and wear high-water pants.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By momoman

Yes! I’ve learned the hard way. On a group ride...

Yes! I’ve learned the hard way. On a group ride as we were beginning a climb my FD stopped working. I didn’t have enough slack on the cable and the connector came undone. When I got home I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By momoman

Under Armor has a fitted upf50 short sleeve...

Under Armor has a fitted upf50 short sleeve shirt. It may be a bit heavy as a base layer but it may work on cooler days.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By momoman

Helly Hansen makes a few but I don’t know their...

Helly Hansen makes a few but I don’t know their sizing. Idk if this Lycra vest is breathable enough. Idk who makes bike specific short sleeves. Check out their website for more styles:

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By momoman

REI carries a few brands. The cheapest may be...

REI carries a few brands. The cheapest may be this one rated at SPF50https://www.rei.com/product/153828/rei-co-op-lightweight-base-layer-crew-top-mens

edit: UPF50
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