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10-03-22, 05:52 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,637
Posted By sbuckaroo

This is what I bought a couple of months ago. So...

This is what I bought a couple of months ago. So far it performes well.
10-01-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I am lucky to be near the capital crescent trail...

I am lucky to be near the capital crescent trail which goes all the way to georgetown. From there I have to ride with the traffic which is a bit unnerving. Besides I would prefer not to go via the...
10-01-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

good to know. I actually tried to use wider tires...

good to know. I actually tried to use wider tires in my bikes. So on the Kona I use 32 mm, and on the IRO I went to 35 mm which is the widest I could go to allow the installation of fenders as this...
10-01-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I don’t think I would be keen that much on speed....

I don’t think I would be keen that much on speed. I am more interested in a comfortable ride having had four back surgeries over the years. I would like to start commuting to work but I am reluctant...
10-01-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Oh.. OK. got it.

Oh.. OK. got it.
10-01-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I see. So when this distance increases does it...

I see. So when this distance increases does it mean a more aggressive riding position?
09-30-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Oh I wish I wish. A very tempting suggestion :)...

Oh I wish I wish. A very tempting suggestion :) but I am afraid I have champaign taste and a beer budget :cry:
09-30-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

What is WB?

What is WB?
09-30-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I see, so separating all other factors except the...

I see, so separating all other factors except the frame materials. This makes sense scientifically but may be difficult to achieve in practice, no?
09-30-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Sorry I don't follow your question.

Sorry I don't follow your question.
09-30-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I think this is an excellent point. Indeed since...

I think this is an excellent point. Indeed since I have only picked up biking two years ago (at age 55), and since I only tried steel, I am totally oblivious to what other frames could ride like. All...
09-28-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By sbuckaroo

This is a cool idea.

This is a cool idea.
09-28-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Nice bike!

Nice bike!
09-28-22, 06:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

The sensibility of the adjective is proportionate...

The sensibility of the adjective is proportionate to the alcohol concentration in the blood :)
09-28-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Good analogy. Makes sense.

Good analogy. Makes sense.
09-27-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

That book would make an interesting reading. I...

That book would make an interesting reading. I wonder why did Schwinn fail out of grace.
09-27-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Here is my schwinn bike :) ...

Here is my schwinn bike :)

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/2c5eb8ca_5926_4ace_b46d_c2d518976a1c_55a3189a3e00013c44488cd425f560432b7cf6f7.jpeg
09-27-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Indeed. That is what makes it hard for me to...

Indeed. That is what makes it hard for me to resist acquiring more vintage bikes :)
09-27-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I hear you. I agree that the STI shifters are...

I hear you. I agree that the STI shifters are much more convenient, but for some reason I dig the old stuff technology as well. Maybe it brings back memories from 50 years ago! I also love the sleek...
09-27-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks. I will need to work on the one handed...

Thanks. I will need to work on the one handed steering. In fact, there was a bit of a learning curve when I bought the old Schwinn Paramount to be able to use the down tube shifters, and it took a...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 19,708
Posted By sbuckaroo

Had a dry run over the weekend to check the...

Had a dry run over the weekend to check the commute route and it was fine. I look forward to overcoming my fear of traffic and to staring to commute a few days a week.
...
09-27-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I wish I knew how to ride with no hands! As it...

I wish I knew how to ride with no hands! As it is, I have to stop over completely to grab the water bottle to take a dip! This is probably a skill that would be hard to learn in my age.
09-26-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

I'll drink to that :). Thanks for the response.

I'll drink to that :). Thanks for the response.
09-26-22, 11:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

This makes the issue clearer to me. Having used...

This makes the issue clearer to me. Having used the Washington DC bike share plenty a times (and still do on occasion) I can definitely relate to how they feel.

I have not yet tried a carbon bike...
09-26-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks for that. Very useful. Do you collect...

Thanks for that. Very useful. Do you collect vintage bikes as well? The schwinn paramount was my first foray into this amazing realm.
09-26-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,655
Posted By sbuckaroo

What brand is the seat roll? Is is SILCA?

What brand is the seat roll? Is is SILCA?
09-25-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,885
Posted By sbuckaroo

I wish you a speedy recovery. I had four lumbar...

I wish you a speedy recovery. I had four lumbar spine surgeries and I know how tough the cervical surgeries must be. Hope all goes well.

]QUOTE=3d1l;22657224]Ok this is somehow related to my other...
09-25-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By sbuckaroo

Cool!

Cool!
09-25-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Great. I will try to figure out the different...

Great. I will try to figure out the different feel of my bikes. I think for now I feel all of them to be fairly stable and I don't feel the road buzz as much. In terms of responsiveness I think the...
09-25-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks folks for the valuable responses. Much...

Thanks folks for the valuable responses. Much appreciated.
09-25-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By sbuckaroo

Yes, tape measure works beautifully on a screen...

Yes, tape measure works beautifully on a screen when the poster doesn't include the frame size.
09-25-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By sbuckaroo

Never heard of it.

Never heard of it.
09-25-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,428
Posted By sbuckaroo

Ingineus!

Ingineus!
09-25-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks. But that was my question. What is a...

Thanks. But that was my question. What is a lively ride? What should it feel like? Does it mean faster?.
09-25-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,701
Posted By sbuckaroo

Another newbie question

I know this is a stupid question for an old dude like myself! But hope you indulge me.

I read many adjectives about the type of ride, as in "lively", "dead", "Twitchy", etc.

Could you help me...
09-20-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By sbuckaroo

I see. It must be somewhat difficult to eyeball,...

I see. It must be somewhat difficult to eyeball, but I guess it comes with experience. Thanks for your response.
09-20-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By sbuckaroo

Bike size from the picture?

Folks,

I see messages where people post a picture of a bike (especially vintage) and others manage to figure out the bike size just from looking at the picture. How do y'all do that? Thx.
09-03-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

Indeed. I will have to see whether I can make an...

Indeed. I will have to see whether I can make an offer a bit less than the asking price to take this into account.
09-03-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

I see. OK then I would have to count this cost...

I see. OK then I would have to count this cost and as such the Puch will end up at the same total price as the IRO. Cheers.
09-03-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

I forgot to ask, what are tubular rims and tires...

I forgot to ask, what are tubular rims and tires and what are their problems?.if I end up getting that bike, can I replace those with other ones? Thanks in advance.
09-03-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks! What a nice group. appreciate your...

Thanks! What a nice group. appreciate your support.
09-03-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to...

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to review the list and advise me. Really appreciated. I will come back with how things went. Cheers.
09-03-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

This is really appreciated. I forgot to mention...

This is really appreciated. I forgot to mention that I am 5'8".

Here is the IRO (it is actually listed for $500 so I mistyped earlier)
...
09-03-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks for your response. Here is the link: ...

Thanks for your response. Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1153354991911125/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner&_rdr

This would...
09-03-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By sbuckaroo

Question from a newbie!

Hey folks,

I am considering a used bianchi pista fixie (asking price $500). The advert says "true fixie, no brakes, no backpedaling". I don't know how one would brake of no backpedaling is...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,344
Posted By sbuckaroo

Thanks much for the useful information.

Thanks much for the useful information.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,884
Posted By sbuckaroo

This is a sweet bike! but I am afraid it is well...

This is a sweet bike! but I am afraid it is well above my budget limit. Will keep looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,884
Posted By sbuckaroo

I don't think I will ever be in that type of...

I don't think I will ever be in that type of speed driven groups, but I just need to keep up with the slower ones! That is why I was looking for the low gear that touring bikes offered. If I find...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,884
Posted By sbuckaroo

This is very useful. So I probably need to relax...

This is very useful. So I probably need to relax my budget limitation by a few hundreds... By the way, which domane do you have? I just checked online and they run from $1,700 to $12,000!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,884
Posted By sbuckaroo

Would $1,000 be too low to meet those...

Would $1,000 be too low to meet those requirements?
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