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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 281
Posted By BTinNYC

Oops. I was sure* it was a UO-8 Mixte. . . ...

Oops. I was sure* it was a UO-8 Mixte.
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*Often mistaken, never in doubt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 281
Posted By BTinNYC

Cést fini...really this time

Peugeot UO-18 Mixte for my daughter. 2x9 with Ultegra STI shifters and FD, a 105 RD, and a FSA Gossamer 50/34 crankset. The French thread ROI BB holding a 30mm axle is pretty cool. 700c rims with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 113
Posted By BTinNYC

mistake

mistake
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By BTinNYC

I had an online test last week and mentioned to...

I had an online test last week and mentioned to my daughter that it's so easy to cheat during an online test. She said that's High School thinking, that by 3rd semester of college, it's mostly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 181
Posted By BTinNYC

Why buy new chainrings? I would definitely try...

Why buy new chainrings? I would definitely try the existing before buying. Cranksets, in my experience, are very interchangeable across different groupsets. If a 10 speed chain can fall between the 8...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,344
Posted By BTinNYC

The local loop ...

The local loop
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,284
Posted By BTinNYC

These things are important to me with an old...

These things are important to me with an old frame that I want build out; room for 32mm tires, BSA bottom bracket, and the chainstay cable stop mounted on the bottom. I prefer brazed-on shifter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By BTinNYC

I like the 'steel rims varnished to look like...

I like the 'steel rims varnished to look like wood'. The conventions of C&V from a century ago...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,026
Posted By BTinNYC

When the canopy overgrows the rail trail it makes...

When the canopy overgrows the rail trail it makes a tunnel, and a tailwind is an air cannon. It's great fun; high mph for very low watts. Green hyperloop 😜 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8,324
Views: 3,093,327
Posted By BTinNYC

I like it.

I like it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 938
Posted By BTinNYC

Left hand drill bits is my go-to for smaller...

Left hand drill bits is my go-to for smaller bolts. Freed this stuck SOB leaving the caliper threads intact....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By BTinNYC

Thankfully BF exists, otherwise...

I would be reading the news every morning, getting upset over stuff that matters, but I have no control over. But BF IS here and I can enjoy my compatriot's successes and challenges, I can whine a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By BTinNYC

Oh Jeez, Russian! My riding partner/best friend...

Oh Jeez, Russian!
My riding partner/best friend is an old Russia hand, State Dept, et cetera.His language ability is annoyingly good, and he couldn't find a French class at the right level, so he's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By BTinNYC

I don't have words bad enough for Covid, and...

I don't have words bad enough for Covid, and you've been in barrell three fking times!

I've had it twice, both times during a 6 month structured training plan. With all that data I can tell that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,344
Posted By BTinNYC

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,368
Posted By BTinNYC

I enjoyed spending an hour with my 22 year old...

I enjoyed spending an hour with my 22 year old son, checking the eclipse progress, remembering the pinhole box we made long ago, and just talking.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By BTinNYC

First off, how excellent that you went back and...

First off, how excellent that you went back and finished!! Now in post-grad...that is just awesome, Chapeau!

I'm 95% commuting on the bus. Riding through central Flushing is pretty fking nutty,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,344
Posted By BTinNYC

Paddled along a flat route in Watopia while...

Paddled along a flat route in Watopia while watching Paris Roubaix. Mathieu VDP is in some kind of form right now. Amazing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 493
Posted By BTinNYC

My 2¢, keep the patina, it's excellent. ...

My 2¢, keep the patina, it's excellent.
Eastwood Patina Preserver, the car guys like it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,125
Posted By BTinNYC

I don't feel old when I'm riding. I feel my age...

I don't feel old when I'm riding.
I feel my age when I think about things too much.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,202
Posted By BTinNYC

Bleeding or fluid replacement can be a messy...

Bleeding or fluid replacement can be a messy PITA. Now I've done it a few times it's just messy. I remove the rear brake caliper from the stay so it can dangle at a low point.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,344
Posted By BTinNYC

It was cruddy weather this morning so I hit the...

It was cruddy weather this morning so I hit the climbs on Zwift; Epic then Alpe du Zwift. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By BTinNYC

+1 I couldn't find a Shimano clamp and the...

+1
I couldn't find a Shimano clamp and the other aftermarket adapters I found were more crudely made and much bigger, drawing attention to clamp....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-02-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,108
Posted By BTinNYC

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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-02-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By BTinNYC

This. When I wrote above, I was thinking I should...

This. When I wrote above, I was thinking I should be using hours not miles for ride durations.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-02-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By BTinNYC

Yes, you can do the BRAG. With all your regular...

Yes, you can do the BRAG. With all your regular exercise and riding during the 2 at-home weeks, you got this. 10 Wheels makes a very good point about breaking in your bum!

My weakness would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By BTinNYC

With the fancy lugs and chrome socks, I like it...

With the fancy lugs and chrome socks, I like it and guessing it's close to top of the line. Quite likely made by Bridgestone, and if so it's made in '79.
If this was mine and didn't fit, Id just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By BTinNYC

I would modify the hangar.

I would modify the hangar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,062,770
Posted By BTinNYC

Shogun Celeste with a Sekai Litage fork, bought...

Shogun Celeste with a Sekai Litage fork, bought cheap and rusty.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1274505-road-test-bike-review-1987-shogun-celeste.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,062,770
Posted By BTinNYC

This hopped up Shogun is a pleasure to ride, I...

This hopped up Shogun is a pleasure to ride, I did the local loop non stop except for traffic necessities.
I just replaced the functional 9 speed Ultegra shifters with a set of almost new Dura Ace....
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,258
Posted By BTinNYC

Zac, which direction you thinking after Albany?

Zac, which direction you thinking after Albany?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,489
Posted By BTinNYC

I like the round seat tube and standard cockpit...

I like the round seat tube and standard cockpit (segregated!?) requirements.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By BTinNYC

If your frame can tolerate wider tires, maybe a...

If your frame can tolerate wider tires, maybe a different set of brakes. Tektro 539s fit a 32mm tire and are about $35 on the auction site.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 696
Posted By BTinNYC

Rim brakes or disc brakes? There's squeaking...

Rim brakes or disc brakes? There's squeaking issues and fixes for both.

I hope this doesn't seem too dickish, but I recommend getting the Park Tool Big Blue Book of bike repair. $30 new, maybe...
Forum: BMX
03-31-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By BTinNYC

Not sure, but I think you're in freehub vs...

Not sure, but I think you're in freehub vs freewheel quandary. Check out Park Tool's info, is this any help?

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/determining-cassette-freewheel-type
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 615
Posted By BTinNYC

100 psi and tubeless?

100 psi and tubeless?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By BTinNYC

You can buy a replacement cover. Get the correct...

You can buy a replacement cover. Get the correct one for your bike's year.
Forum: Northern California
03-26-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,926
Posted By BTinNYC

Gabion walls. Really good solution for erosion....

Gabion walls. Really good solution for erosion. Congrats from a former east bay boy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 565
Posted By BTinNYC

I did my 3 days in a row at low Z2. It felt easy,...

I did my 3 days in a row at low Z2. It felt easy, but needed 2 days off to feel better, so now to rinse and repeat.

Interesting bit of mountain training advice from a older racer and cycle-bum,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,285
Posted By BTinNYC

It's been quiet. She may have gone straight to...

It's been quiet. She may have gone straight to the wok on the head.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By BTinNYC

Nice frame, and with all the braze-ons. 👍 Have...

Nice frame, and with all the braze-ons. 👍
Have you wrapped the paint remover goop with saran wrap?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,069
Posted By BTinNYC

My buddy (since high school) encouraging me to...

My buddy (since high school) encouraging me to take up cycling;
"You're tall, skinny and uncoordinated, cycling is perfect for you."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,520
Posted By BTinNYC

OMG, I was joking! so sorry to be obtuse and I am...

OMG, I was joking! so sorry to be obtuse and I am a huge supporter of your work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 409
Posted By BTinNYC

You want the tool. It's used to pre-load the...

You want the tool. It's used to pre-load the crankset to hand-tight when reassembling.

That being said, you have to loosen the crankarm bolts before loosening the cap. It may come out by hand.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 639
Posted By BTinNYC

Gotta say, after assembling traditional 2x or 3x...

Gotta say, after assembling traditional 2x or 3x wheelsets, I was a bit flummoxed with my first radial spoke build. Took me a minute to figure out there's nothing to figure out. 😜
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,520
Posted By BTinNYC

Another...

Another troll-farm-bot-deep-fake-vintage-hoods-get-rich-quick-scheme!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 851
Posted By BTinNYC

3 hours on day one! I got nothing for you, 20...

3 hours on day one!
I got nothing for you, 20 minutes was a near-death experience when I first got back on a bike.

A pretty standard weekly riding cadence is; a big ride (2-4 hours at a very...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-21-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 613
Posted By BTinNYC

Definitely! Below is a great vid from Park Tool....

Definitely! Below is a great vid from Park Tool. (Also, my comment about needing a thin spacer on top only applies if the steerer tube is carbon.) New stems are inexpensive, I think a 35 degree...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-20-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 613
Posted By BTinNYC

You need some width of spacer on top.So not much,...

You need some width of spacer on top.So not much, say about half that top spacer. I'd grab that ~2mm, plus I'd look for stem with a steeper angle. The last bit of height could come from bars with...
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