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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,754
Posted By siclmn

Dealing with the better deals that are on the...

Dealing with the better deals that are on the internet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By siclmn

The pulls will break, especially when you are...

The pulls will break, especially when you are pulling wet sweaty gloves off. The never hold up to that kind of pulling. Ask me how I know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,329
Posted By siclmn

Back in the day I used to ride about 6,000 miles...

Back in the day I used to ride about 6,000 miles in the Pacific Northwest year round. Lots of rain rides with fenders. They would fling a lot of mud at the brakes. Once I went through a set of pads...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,855
Posted By siclmn

The worst rides out there are with bicycle clubs...

The worst rides out there are with bicycle clubs which are corporations. Namely one in Seattle Washington . You start out by standing there while the leader talks for 10 to 15 minutes. Nobody listens...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By siclmn

Dangerous link.

Dangerous link.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,153
Posted By siclmn

All this advice———Just buy the good stuff if you...

All this advice———Just buy the good stuff if you can afford it and don't look back. Some people go through life being cheap and some just being good to them selves. Enjoy life don't suffer through it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 23,565
Posted By siclmn

I had one way back when it first came out. I rode...

I had one way back when it first came out. I rode for 3 years with medium fast groups and lots of miles 6,000 a year. It didn't slow me down or anything negative but I don't think it helped in any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,955
Posted By siclmn

My bike collection of 30 years had gotten up to...

My bike collection of 30 years had gotten up to 10 bikes that I never rode. I only rode my newest bike. They were all high end bikes when I bought them. Months ago I sold most of them on Craigslist....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,413
Posted By siclmn

Orange Seal works perfectly. It does not need to...

Orange Seal works perfectly. It does not need to be better. And yes the glitter will end up clogging your valve.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 15,880
Posted By siclmn

What I meant to say was to use only 1 brake only...

What I meant to say was to use only 1 brake only gives you half your stopping power and an increased chance of skidding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 15,880
Posted By siclmn

Whenever you ride any bike always brake with both...

Whenever you ride any bike always brake with both hands all the time every time. You will have no problems. This is just common sense. To use only one brake accomplishes nothing. The one brake idea...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,566
Posted By siclmn

Most bike shops don't push DI 2 because they...

Most bike shops don't push DI 2 because they won't make much money off of it in the long run. There is no yearly tune up or maintenance because it just always works perfectly. If you are having...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,575
Posted By siclmn

Exactly, like on a group ride with the Cascade...

Exactly, like on a group ride with the Cascade Bicycle Club of Seattle there will always be a loud voiced woman screaming "car back" for the whole 50 mile ride. What will you differently? I have no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,916
Posted By siclmn

Thanks. I know nothing about the fork, the bike...

Thanks. I know nothing about the fork, the bike came with it. Garage sale find 20 years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,916
Posted By siclmn

I just found this thread ...

I just found this thread
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/75d80bc5_0ed7_43f3_a995_404e4174fb25_56875779521ea2dde1939e30ba83a510e63b6221.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,534
Posted By siclmn

Rene Hearse tires. Life is too short to back to...

Rene Hearse tires. Life is too short to back to the sew up circus.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,089
Posted By siclmn

Not old school so let's call it new school ...

Not old school so let's call it new school
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1596_8812c568de8183a78bb0fa0c7901a204029e8fde.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,089
Posted By siclmn

Not a bicycle but beautiful and fast. ...

Not a bicycle but beautiful and fast.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1292_30c43cedd88a0659a0566bb3eff3cc2daec9b95f.jpg
My other bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-19, 11:55 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 103,911
Posted By siclmn

I have moved on

I am now riding my new Niner which does all that the Roubaix does but it does it in the old school way. The tires and frame absorb the shock. It is wonderful and it works. I got caught up in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,449
Posted By siclmn

No, don't ever buy anything that is expensive for...

No, don't ever buy anything that is expensive for fear of getting screwed on the price. Just buy low end or maybe middle of the road if you are in a splurging mood but never high end anything. One...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 103,911
Posted By siclmn

All these posts**********?? What is the...

All these posts**********??
What is the problem? Having just bought a Roubaix they told me the cartridge has a lifetime guarantee.
So what is the problem**********???
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-13, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,112
Posted By siclmn

Yes we have many hills everywhere I go but I can...

Yes we have many hills everywhere I go but I can do 99% of them without getting off the bike. I just pedal slowly and sometimes zig zag up them. 42 x 17 gear.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,112
Posted By siclmn

Yes, I don't know if I would like the auto shift...

Yes, I don't know if I would like the auto shift or the one where you back pedal to shift. That is the decision I need to make.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,282
Posted By siclmn

This bike is ridden around Lake Washington once a...

This bike is ridden around Lake Washington once a week 52 miles.

http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss295/layzellphoto/Panasonicteam11004.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,112
Posted By siclmn

I am 64 and ride this with my road bike group I...

I am 64 and ride this with my road bike group I need a bigger gear and am thinking of getting a 2 speed rear hub.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,126
Posted By siclmn

A dear sweet example of a female with class that...

A dear sweet example of a female with class that I grew up with watching on TV.
Not the trash that this society must put up with now.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,422
Posted By siclmn

15,000 miles on R 500 wheels and they are worn...

15,000 miles on R 500 wheels and they are worn out. Not the bearings but the rear sides of the rim. It has such a deep groove worn into each side that it feels thin and curved. These are the best...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-04, 11:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 65,256
Posted By siclmn

My fake oakleys look great with my fake Rolex.

My fake oakleys look great with my fake Rolex.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-04, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By siclmn

My two new rides

My dream Davidson.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-04, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
Posted By siclmn

Your long carbon post will weigh more then an...

Your long carbon post will weigh more then an aluminium one and no it will not be a big shock absorber so why do it?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-03, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,635
Posted By siclmn

All they are going to do for that price is make...

All they are going to do for that price is make adjustments of cables and anything that can be done in 1/2 hour or less. A good overhaul takes many hours of labor because the bike is taken apart...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-02, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By siclmn

What are the rules for when you break a spoke?

When you break just one spoke on a ride and you want to keep going do you loosen or tighten the spoke next to it or something?Do you ever do something to the spoke that is 180 degrees oposite?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-02, 10:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,652
Posted By siclmn

Listen carefully to any reply from a Klein owner....

Listen carefully to any reply from a Klein owner. They will always say how the just love their bike and in the same breath they will tell you how they did something to cut out some road vibration. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-02, 08:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,652
Posted By siclmn

Yes they are on the bottom of the list for...

Yes they are on the bottom of the list for comfort. If you only ride short rides like 25 miles or less you may never care what you are riding. The harsh ride of aluminum will show it's face as you...
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