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03-18-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 224
Posted By Wildwood

One must shop sales when they happen. And they do...

One must shop sales when they happen. And they do happen.


I have successfully purchased from bikeinn in the past. 3 times (I think) with no problems. But not any one purchase over $150.
03-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 275
Posted By Wildwood

I live at 800' on Cougar Mt. Surrounded by a King...

I live at 800' on Cougar Mt. Surrounded by a King County wildlands park. Bear, bobcat and coyote each spotted occasionally during daylight in our 'end of th road up ^' neighborhood. No cougars...
03-18-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 512
Posted By Wildwood

When Velonews and Cycling News went 'pay for...

When Velonews and Cycling News went 'pay for basic articles'. I left their readership. żAnd I wonder if their views have increased?
I'm a guy who just does not think he should have to pay to read...
03-18-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 275
Posted By Wildwood

Not the first mtn cyclist to be attacked by a cat...

Not the first mtn cyclist to be attacked by a cat in the N. Bend area. Been ~2years since the last attack on two guys. Yeah, forested mountainous wilderness cycling has wildlife hazards....
03-17-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,153
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

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Everything too nice for words.

edit: oh, … the...
03-17-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,152
Posted By Wildwood

Here's a person that has a view on the scene in...

Here's a person that has a view on the scene in Paris cycling.

There's always a variety of opinions. Some opinions like some body parts are odorous. Unlike e-bikes.

Cyclists have turned Paris...
03-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 512
Posted By Wildwood

Clear your handlebars and your mind will follow

Glad to see an article that endorses one of my favorite sayings.

'Absorb the world around you and let your mind wander' - you may find that it's more addictive than data | Cycling Weekly...
03-17-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By Wildwood

SJX426 - Thanks for the memory assist. Here's the...

SJX426 - Thanks for the memory assist. Here's the other Nervar crankset i spun. Never measured the bcd....
03-16-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By Wildwood

Ahhh,... Lightbulb moment = I had not checked the...

Ahhh,... Lightbulb moment = I had not checked the Olympian spec for crankset, ....or forgot I did, ....or did not put 2+2 together. Purchased the AD Olympian from a flipper (15+years ago) who had...
03-16-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By Wildwood

Neither of the Nervar cranksets were original to...

Neither of the Nervar cranksets were original to the framesets. I believe this one has original rings= 53/42. Also stamped as BSA.

Cannot speak for the one that got away on a nice bike.
...
03-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By Wildwood

122 on two Nervars I have had.

122 on two Nervars I have had.
03-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 807
Posted By Wildwood

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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each to their own
I guess one could bowl in them
03-14-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 807
Posted By Wildwood

Cycling is not a casual sport, you need a...

Cycling is not a casual sport, you need a non-casual shoe.
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03-14-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By Wildwood

IDK,... sometimes carbon and brifters. and...

IDK,... sometimes carbon and brifters.
and don't forget your readers.
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03-14-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By Wildwood

And after we vintage out, hopefully........it's...

And after we vintage out, hopefully........it's wings and unobtanium frames with turbo legs for un-Dogly speed....
03-14-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,565
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Full sun, low 50*s, dry pavement. Love it.

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The...
03-14-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,828
Posted By Wildwood

Some days……. (ahhhh) Especially, when it has...

Some days……. (ahhhh)
Especially, when it has been some days.
The sounds of frogs says Spring is near....
03-14-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,530
Posted By Wildwood

Still trying to perfect an ice wheel, but...

Still trying to perfect an ice wheel, but suffered a PacMan attack.
...
03-14-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By Wildwood

If faster is the goal, learn to ride with your...

If faster is the goal, learn to ride with your chin close to the stem, a flat back (or nearly), narrow bars, knees that nearly touch the top tube every stroke and a smooth spin. Aero on your body is...
03-13-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 781
Posted By Wildwood

General question for anyonie. Were there...

General question for anyonie.

Were there Holdsworth models for sale - not in a 'catalog'? In USA?
03-11-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 781
Posted By Wildwood

I have a 1972 built Holdsworth. Wrap around stays...

I have a 1972 built Holdsworth. Wrap around stays at the seat lug, and the only 2 braze-ons are on the driveside chainstay. Did the owner powder coat over chrome?

Catalog for 1971 indicates the...
03-10-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By Wildwood

Is there 'Too stiff a wheel'? Not if one believes...

Is there 'Too stiff a wheel'? Not if one believes there is no such thing as too harsh a ride, or uses tire size/inflation to control stiffness.

edit Rolf Vector like this?...
03-10-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By Wildwood

Tires are HUGE, no doubt. Probably why wheels get...

Tires are HUGE, no doubt. Probably why wheels get less attention in C&V.

and everyone's going to fatter tires.

edit: some of my favorite rides (for good pavement outings) were wearing Conti...
03-10-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By Wildwood

These Ambrosio Montreal w/ 36 spokes seemed...

These Ambrosio Montreal w/ 36 spokes seemed smooth and steady on another bike, hoping to have them on the road again shortly. On a '72 Holdsworth Pro....
03-10-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By Wildwood

Can we talk wheel stiffness and ride quality? (vintage, of course)

Tires get attention often, rightly so :thumb:, but I haven't seen a thread lately about vintage wheels, rims and perceived ride quality. Different rims for different purposes. Tell us what you think...
03-10-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,863
Posted By Wildwood

Somewhere in the recesses of my memory all I...

Somewhere in the recesses of my memory all I remember is = 'Huff, Huff, Huff, you are riding a Huffy'
Funny how word meanings shift - Swinger used to be a 'cool' person, don't remember it being used...
03-10-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,256
Posted By Wildwood

I recently took-up piccolo. Nobody encourages...

I recently took-up piccolo. Nobody encourages me. I can clear the house in 5 minutes, and call it my "give me space instrument". I understand 'the piper in the woods', and commiserate.
03-08-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,153
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Great photos folks. I can tell everyone is beginning to arise from Winter's doldrums.

First dry day that coincided with my opportunity to ride. Low 50*s, no wind
Only a 20 year old build, but...
03-08-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,565
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

First dry day in a couple of weeks that coupled with my schedule. Only a dozen miles, but Fri afternoon is not the friendliest on my roads, everyone in a hurry. But Sat morning is what I saved for....
03-07-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Wildwood

Concept validation.

Concept validation.
03-07-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Wildwood

It's not just a tight and form fitting jersey for...

It's not just a tight and form fitting jersey for a pro cyclist, but also the techie windtunnel stuff like new materials, orientation of fabric, seams/seamless, etc. I do not know any details, but...
03-07-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Wildwood

Luckily: 1. These helmets are not publicly...

Luckily:
1. These helmets are not publicly available - yet.
2. Time trial group rides are rarer than frog hairs.
03-07-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,627
Posted By Wildwood

Back in the saddle again. All Spanish riders...

Back in the saddle again.
All Spanish riders with one exception. And yes, still orange uniforms
Euskaltel - Euskadi 2024 (procyclingstats.com)...
03-07-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Wildwood

And.....Rapha's or Assos's or Le Col's new...

And.....Rapha's or Assos's or Le Col's new jerseys will save 5 watts. Welcome to the world of wind tunnels, marketing, and pro cycling = Where a second may be the difference between fame or...
03-06-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By Wildwood

Dark Side Cycling Team?

Dark Side Cycling Team?
03-06-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By Wildwood

I have an Olympian that measures 63.5 CTT, the...

I have an Olympian that measures 63.5 CTT, the Vent Noir I sold was the same size. I ride/rode them with narrow handlebars and skinny, hard tires (22 & 25mm tubulars). IMHO, handling is superb. In...
03-06-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By Wildwood

Well, as an admirer of the Garage, all I can say...

Well, as an admirer of the Garage, all I can say is = I know who to call when I have to sell the 8 or 9 left in my vintage fleet.. Size seems about right, too. :)
03-05-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 510
Posted By Wildwood

I'm close to your height. If you can stand over...

I'm close to your height. If you can stand over the 25" (63.5cm) frame barefooted with a cm to spare, then your inseam is most likely longer than what you state in post #1, by at least a couple of...
Forum: Introductions
03-03-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By Wildwood

Short riding season? Hey, I have never visited...

Short riding season?
Hey, I have never visited your lovely country, what do I know?
HD just doesn't seem ... Finnish? But as an old guy I conjure up Flatheads, Panheads, rigid rears, extended...
Forum: Introductions
03-03-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By Wildwood

MikkoR. - HD? Harley Davidsons in Finland?

MikkoR. - HD? Harley Davidsons in Finland?
03-03-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,589
Posted By Wildwood

Dump the Varsity, get a nice vintage roadie. ...

Dump the Varsity, get a nice vintage roadie. Call it a nostalgia upgrade. With the savings from your $2500 budget, take a cycling vacation this summer....
03-03-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,158
Posted By Wildwood

Actually, I have ''messed up' the DeRosa. Cinelli...

Actually, I have ''messed up' the DeRosa. Cinelli bars (narrower by 3cm) and stem (shorter by 5mm) and colorful ribbon.
(editorial: = Why is it that every time I post a rolling picture without hands...
03-02-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,158
Posted By Wildwood

I believe it is the Middle Fork. Not the Carbon...

I believe it is the Middle Fork.
Not the Carbon River at MRNP.
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03-02-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Wildwood

72, just clearing my handlebars so as to see...

72, just clearing my handlebars so as to see everything else.. And enjoying vintage, modern and e-roadie in all the zones and zip codes that please me. :innocent:...
03-02-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By Wildwood

Agree with many above comments. At 72 I needed...

Agree with many above comments. At 72 I needed help on climbs. I can climb on std bikes, but it wears me out too much to be productive afterward. The e-roadie in the mix gets more riding options....
03-02-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,651
Posted By Wildwood

Nice that you followed-up with a report. And...

Nice that you followed-up with a report.
And good to know the bike fits the purposes.
How about a picture?
03-02-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 199,046
Posted By Wildwood

Today? Just kinda enjoying the C&V vibe. ...

Today?
Just kinda enjoying the C&V vibe.

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The...
03-02-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,158
Posted By Wildwood

1986. Not sure if it was the 1st year for aero...

1986. Not sure if it was the 1st year for aero that could go non-aero.
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edit: very...
03-02-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 508
Posted By Wildwood

What to do? I want to ride them all! edit:...

What to do?
I want to ride them all!

edit: Still running the 19mph test? Possible sleeper with lightweight wheelset? Looks comfy as is with raised bars that have a (seemingly) deep drop for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,106
Posted By Wildwood

Until recently my oldest was from 1959. But I...

Until recently my oldest was from 1959. But I ride friction, indexed, Ergo10, Di2 - put it on a 60cm frame and I will ride it....
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