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Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,354
Posted By Vinnems

But does it come in silver?

But does it come in silver?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 272
Posted By Vinnems

Thanks! I'll be running tubes. Current wheels...

Thanks! I'll be running tubes. Current wheels won't take tubeless.
I just realized I was running the EVO 3 A's (All Around) as opposed to the D's (Durable). Surprised they lasted this long on Los...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 272
Posted By Vinnems

Panaracer Evo 3 equivalent?

Yesterday my back tired got shredded and I figure I should replace both. Been running Panaracer Race A Evo 3 700x23 for years, and I see they don't make them anymore. Looks like they went to Evo 4,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,370
Posted By Vinnems

Mixte is just a frame style. No reason you can't...

Mixte is just a frame style. No reason you can't slap a nice group set on one and go hard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,129
Posted By Vinnems

Surprised we don't see more of this, especially...

Surprised we don't see more of this, especially since the patents are long expired. I figure folks would make boutique, special runs of this stuff.
I'm really interested in seeing who picks up on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 68,480
Posted By Vinnems

This is why I'm really interested in doing waxing...

This is why I'm really interested in doing waxing now. I've been using liquid lube that, every once in a while, I will take the chain off and and do a deep clean in the ultrasonic to get all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,104
Posted By Vinnems

I'm stuck in my habits, but I don't know why...

I'm stuck in my habits, but I don't know why starting at the stem isn't more popular. I can't see it not resulting in an equal product; you're wrapping the same, just backwards. Most tapes offer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,132
Posted By Vinnems

A lot of the OG shops have been "grandfathered"...

A lot of the OG shops have been "grandfathered" in and aren't required to meet all the requirements a brand new shop would.
Chrome is a real nasty business, and outside of looks, doesn't provide...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 68,480
Posted By Vinnems

So if I only ride road and in fair weather... I...

So if I only ride road and in fair weather... I could get away with just wiping down my chain and throwing it in the pot of wax, no deep clean required? That would have me more interested in waxing,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,064
Posted By Vinnems

I was looking at the type like the Jawbreaker. ...

I was looking at the type like the Jawbreaker. The dealer showed me that they don't take inserts, but they actually embed a smaller lens in the bigger glass, which is actually pretty cool but not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 10:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,010
Posted By Vinnems

You guys think he was on an indoor trainer just...

You guys think he was on an indoor trainer just staring at the floor? It's easy to forget your exercising if you watch TV or listen to music or read. I usually hit the rower while watching a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,064
Posted By Vinnems

Follow up on this. I was disappointed to learn,...

Follow up on this. I was disappointed to learn, though no sure why I thought otherwise, that the large Oakley glasses weren't large prescription lenses. Turns out they embed smaller lenses into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,010
Posted By Vinnems

It's weird, a lot of friends and family have...

It's weird, a lot of friends and family have developed heart issues in the last couple years when they had none before, all relatively young (30s to 50s). It is I need prudent not to ignore the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,183
Posted By Vinnems

Weird seeing Simi Valley mentioned.

Weird seeing Simi Valley mentioned.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,104
Posted By Vinnems

There isn't a right or wrong way per se, but the...

There isn't a right or wrong way per se, but the preferred way is, when viewing the bars from above, to be moving away for the frame when you come over with the wrap, starting at the drops. That way,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,043
Posted By Vinnems

There's plenty! While there are many small time...

There's plenty! While there are many small time shops that will build you custom sized frames, some manufactures still make production, stock sized ones. Besides those already mentioned, I bought a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,599
Posted By Vinnems

My parents had "his and her" versions, in the...

My parents had "his and her" versions, in the color in your first post. I remember slamming the seat post all the way down to ride my dad's as I was growing up.
At least I think they were Sears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,328
Posted By Vinnems

I mentioned this as a concern in another thread,...

I mentioned this as a concern in another thread, too. For me its not so much the age of the bike or components, but the looks. Lugged frames look great still with Athena 11s and Shimano 105, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,380
Posted By Vinnems

This is my biggest fear on my Derosa, as it was...

This is my biggest fear on my Derosa, as it was built with a new Campagnolo Athena 11s many years a go, and it's still going strong. But I worry come 10 or 15 years later, and i need to replace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,064
Posted By Vinnems

Was checking out a few of the links posted and...

Was checking out a few of the links posted and most of the glasses look like normal glasses. I was thinking cycling glasses were a more distinct type of glasses like these:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-22, 02:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,064
Posted By Vinnems

Prescription glasses for cycling?

What prescription glasses are folks wearing for cycling? Curious to know what is out there and folks experience. Searching online I see Oakleys are recommended, and they look like they have a big...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-15-22, 11:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,194
Posted By Vinnems

What are some US retailers who sell these B&M...

What are some US retailers who sell these B&M battery powered lights?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,157
Posted By Vinnems

For the chain, I take it off and throw it in the...

For the chain, I take it off and throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner with acetone. Simple green works good too, but I find it takes the luster off some chains and takes a few washes to get fully...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,455
Posted By Vinnems

How is the brightness and battery life?

How is the brightness and battery life?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,068
Posted By Vinnems

Neat article. I work in aerospace and many...

Neat article. I work in aerospace and many materials have come a long way. I see carbon fiber now used in applications that 10 years ago I thought would be impossible!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By Vinnems

Good info! Thanks! I'm mostly riding flat roads...

Good info! Thanks! I'm mostly riding flat roads and rarely do any major descents, so I couldn't think of any situation that rim brakes didn't work out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,325
Posted By Vinnems

Went and found me old bars with the white tape...

Went and found me old bars with the white tape still on it. I assume it's Fizik, since that is what's on the bar end plug. I don't know if it's a tape that is still offered, as I had bought this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By Vinnems

Can you elaborate more?

Can you elaborate more?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,325
Posted By Vinnems

I always run white tape (different brands, too)...

I always run white tape (different brands, too) and it takes a long time for mine to start looking dingy. I ride bare-handed and in dry weather, so that may be the reason.
The only tape I had that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,068
Posted By Vinnems

I've ridden all four types and I found neither...

I've ridden all four types and I found neither made me more or less comfortable riding on the beat-up streets of LA, so I stick with brazed steel bikes because I like how they look.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 765
Posted By Vinnems

Follow up on this. Since I was retaping the...

Follow up on this. Since I was retaping the Derosa bars, I played around with the brifter position, as some suggested. I was amazed at how big of a difference it made for my comfort by moving them...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By Vinnems

Connex chain breaker

Bought one of the Connex chain breakers because I was installing their quick links on all my bikes:
https://www.connexchain.com/en/maintenance-tools/detail/connex-chain-tool
I find it interesting...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 765
Posted By Vinnems

Feeling stretched on similar sized bike?

Maybe I'm just imagining it, or maybe I'm missing something?
In my stable, my main road bikes are a De Rosa and Panasonic. Both are very similar in size: 510 mm seat tube (CtoC) for both, while the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,485
Posted By Vinnems

Question for those who've used both: riding...

Question for those who've used both: riding conditions held the same, which do you get more miles out of before having to reapply: chain wax or chain lube? I've considered going to wax, especially...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5,674
Views: 124,038
Posted By Vinnems

Took a nasty spill yesterday. If anyone tries to...

Took a nasty spill yesterday. If anyone tries to tell you the homeless situation in LA isn't that bad, they are lying. Matter of fact, it's worse.
Was riding on the Orange Line bike path...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,882
Posted By Vinnems

Keep in mind these are from the mid 90s and for...

Keep in mind these are from the mid 90s and for mountain bikes. I remember back then lots of bikes being a mishmash of colors. These would fit right in. They also made them in plain silver.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,882
Posted By Vinnems

So here's something interesting. Apparently a...

So here's something interesting. Apparently a long time ago, Paul Components used to make front and rear derailleurs for mountain bikes! Very rare now, with the price to match, but in procuring...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,882
Posted By Vinnems

Found this article that echoes the comments in...

Found this article that echoes the comments in this thread, albeit it's for mountain bikes:
https://www.bikestation.org/what-mountain-bikes-are-made-in-the-usa/

Checking out some of the brands...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,882
Posted By Vinnems

Full "Made in the USA" road bike?

Hey, it's been a while! Been hammering away on the pedals a lot lately, and remembered I always wanted to fill my stable out with an American bike. For the last five years, I've been been switching...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-17, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,275
Posted By Vinnems

When is it time to give up on a saddle working?

I've been riding on and off again for the past year on a DeRosa with a Selle saddle and it still seems to cause me pain. It's the pain when you first ride a bike having not ridden one for a long...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,813
Posted By Vinnems

They list them as underwear, but I wear mine as...

They list them as underwear, but I wear mine as just shorts. They're not see through or anything. If they were, my wife would've never let me leave the house. Baleaf ones are the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,813
Posted By Vinnems

[QUOTE=Corbin;18881589]Thanks for the review. I...

[QUOTE=Corbin;18881589]Thanks for the review. I know what I will be trying now!
Is it the 3D Gel Padded Coolmax Men Cycling Shorts Bicycle Shorts by Xcellent Global?
Looks like the amazon reviews ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,813
Posted By Vinnems

Same, I don't like the feeling, which is why I'm...

Same, I don't like the feeling, which is why I'm leaning more towards the Xcellent brand. I find that bit too restrictive, doesn't give as much as the rest of the shorts.



Its funny, going...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,813
Posted By Vinnems

Cheap padded shorts on Amazon tested

I've done a lot of consulting in the textile and fashion industry, so I know there is a HUGE mark up when it comes to clothing. Having been an avid bicyclist for years, I know that there is a huge...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 19,005
Posted By Vinnems

Forgot to update for BikeInn. My package...

Forgot to update for BikeInn.
My package arrived last Thursday, so that was nine days in transit. A little better than all the others, but not by much. Helmet came back very well I thought. it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Vinnems

I roll them, and I was 150 when I started riding...

I roll them, and I was 150 when I started riding on them, and I'm down to 145 now which is still pretty near. I've ridden on them for two months, put near 1000 miles on them.
I was concerned when...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,991
Posted By Vinnems

One important thing that you usually need help...

One important thing that you usually need help with is identifying the 'correct' pain you are having in terms of a saddle fit. I bought a new saddle that I thought was destroying my sit bones...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By Vinnems

Is it just the RP7 that is available in wides? ...

Is it just the RP7 that is available in wides? Because I like the RP5 but I need a wide version in my size.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Posted By Vinnems

Cheers, techsensei. Just ordered a few, because...

Cheers, techsensei. Just ordered a few, because you never know...!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Posted By Vinnems

Caliper brakes - spacers for between brake and fork?

Bought a new bike and the Shimano 105 brakes are too big to be placed with just the single washer against the fork, as it ends up touching the head set. I need to push it out a few millimeters to...
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