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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By Classtime

A minor thing but still a thing is that the...

A minor thing but still a thing is that the geometry of the bike changes with a change in tire size. If a master frame builder builds a bike around 25mm tires, it will not ride the same with 32mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By Classtime

I have no problem recommending tire size (or...

I have no problem recommending tire size (or chainring and cog sizes, or handlebar orientation, or saddle height, or saddle to bar drop, or even colors).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 615
Posted By Classtime

I’d be inclined to ride a bike with such a...

I’d be inclined to ride a bike with such a pedigree with the tires it was designed for—At least for several thousands of miles. And then if you must ignore the builder’s intensions, 28s.

Nice Bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 384
Posted By Classtime

The brown suede ones came on both my 84 Centurion...

The brown suede ones came on both my 84 Centurion Turbo and my 85 Ironman and each of them a little torn up but unremarkable on the long Eroica CA route so I suppose they are comfortable enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By Classtime

REI if one is near, usually has a PC758 for 6,7,8...

REI if one is near, usually has a PC758 for 6,7,8 speed bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,043
Posted By Classtime

I have run the cables under the tape to the stem...

I have run the cables under the tape to the stem before and I will likely do it in the future. But there is noticeable extra friction even with new cables and housing. Also there is some tension in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 287
Posted By Classtime

Ksyrium Elite Upkeep?

I’m looking at a 2016 bike with Ksyrium Elite wheels for a friend. The bike looks to be in great shape but I have no experience with proprietary wheel parts. Anything to consider regarding future...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 832
Posted By Classtime

Only one....

Only one....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 676
Posted By Classtime

Blue Ribbon Winner- "Resto-Mod UO-8, UO-18”

Blue Ribbon Winner- "Resto-Mod UO-8, UO-18”
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By Classtime

That would have been a nice PX-10.

That would have been a nice PX-10.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Classtime

Are they stock bikes? Friction shifting the...

Are they stock bikes? Friction shifting the Cannondale vs. Index on the Giant MIGHT have you in the less optimal gear riding the Cannondale in a fast group. You need to put nice tires on both bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,460
Posted By Classtime

Are you lost?

Are you lost?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 13,333
Posted By Classtime

Well, I'm down one. Pumping the tires on my '78...

Well, I'm down one. Pumping the tires on my '78 Grand Jubile, lowering the seat for normal people, and riding it one last time in front of the house made me question my decision.
Young guy, owns a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,460
Posted By Classtime

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike...

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike and fixing/replacing the bits that are in need. You could make many unnece$$ary mistakes building your first C&V bike frame up. Buy a bike. break it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By Classtime

I just had to go back and revisit some of Glenn’s...

I just had to go back and revisit some of Glenn’s posts. Boy, did he ever have fun with bicycles!

edit: And of course I will keep my eyes open for one of those Schwinns.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 483
Posted By Classtime

Ya. But then adjusting the gear cable?

Ya. But then adjusting the gear cable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 13,333
Posted By Classtime

I deleted my adds for 3 bikes a few months ago...

I deleted my adds for 3 bikes a few months ago and stopped keeping them so clean. Man, they are nice riders -- Superbe Pro '86 Cannondale; Cyclone Full Vitus 172 Grand Jubile; and a 1985 Ironman. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,407
Posted By Classtime

15 days to go, so…

Repeated last week’s ride with a couple short steep climbs to force myself to ride at threshold. Only .32 and .87 miles each avg. 12 and 14% but some parts 19 percent. A little faster than last week....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 265
Posted By Classtime

Any color? ...

Any color?
https://www.rustines.fr/le-velo/89-demi-cocotte-de-poignee-de-frein-francaise-rustines.html#/couleurs-vert
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 265
Posted By Classtime

Rustines France seems to have some. Well, not...

Rustines France seems to have some. Well, not Mafac branded.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By Classtime

I think its a 56 as Centurion measured IMs --...

I think its a 56 as Centurion measured IMs -- center to top.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,936
Posted By Classtime

For years, I had 175s on my go fast bike with a...

For years, I had 175s on my go fast bike with a complete Dura Ace 7700 group. I attended a training with Rahsaan Bahati who is taller than me but leg length is the same. I asked him what crank length...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,060
Posted By Classtime

Scott, You are doing it wrong. I cannot...

Scott,
You are doing it wrong.
I cannot imagine NEEDING to replace saddles, pedals, cranks, derailleur pedals, etc. every two years. You wore out your shoes? AND your rim tape? Crazy man!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 544
Posted By Classtime

If you don’t need the latest training metrics,...

If you don’t need the latest training metrics, get the Explore2. I’m happy with mine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 238
Posted By Classtime

I had to google C25K.

I had to google C25K.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 483
Posted By Classtime

Does he have a video of changing a tube during...

Does he have a video of changing a tube during his commute on that IG wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By Classtime

There was one of those very rare Bianchis...

There was one of those very rare Bianchis available nearby and I got excited — but a little research determined it was the largest they made and too big for me to throw around a CX course🙁.

edit:...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,060
Posted By Classtime

I commute 5000 miles per year. In that time, if I...

I commute 5000 miles per year. In that time, if I ride only one bike, I’ll need to replace one tire — rotate the front to the back and put a new one on the front. I use nice tires so that one tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By Classtime

Most 70s CX bikes are “mistaken” for road bikes....

Most 70s CX bikes are “mistaken” for road bikes. https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/john-atkins-british-cyclocross-king/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By Classtime

2018 Colnago CX had 68mm BBdrop.

2018 Colnago CX had 68mm BBdrop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By Classtime

High BB on that Merckx. When my kids raced with...

High BB on that Merckx. When my kids raced with me, I got my son a Poprad and for my shorter daughter a “smaller” Ridley. The BB was so high on that Ridley and with the level TT, the stand over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By Classtime

There is no concensus CX geometry. 73-73 with...

There is no concensus CX geometry. 73-73 with 70mm BB drop is average. Road bike stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By Classtime

They are very hard to find. I would love 1. I...

They are very hard to find. I would love 1. I almost got a Pinarello 1x5 speed but was too late. My CX bike is my Milwaukee Road with long reach BR650 brakes. No good for mud but good for SoCal CX. A...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,060
Posted By Classtime

On a new job, I always ride the route on a...

On a new job, I always ride the route on a Saturday first. My commute is only 20 miles each way and I drive on Wednesdays.
A road bike and/or drop bars are best imo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,037
Posted By Classtime

Rotate your bars down, get a longer stem (120),...

Rotate your bars down, get a longer stem (120), ride in the drops more.
Very Cool Looking Bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By Classtime

I had this problem with Superbe Pro headset on my...

I had this problem with Superbe Pro headset on my Cannondale. I was so bummed that it was clunky and then I found a bunged up seal. I figured that there was no way I’d find a Superbe Pro seal so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By Classtime

Seems we got a couple dudes making replica hoods...

Seems we got a couple dudes making replica hoods and we don’t need to settle for generic hoods that fit just ok. And is Rustines back?
https://www.rustines.fr/21-le-velo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,896
Posted By Classtime

1986 Ironman. Done. Size 58 or 60 will fit you...

1986 Ironman. Done. Size 58 or 60 will fit you well and you can use 28s — but they are better looking with 22mm tubulars. The one in the classifieds is too small for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By Classtime

silly. Plenty of silver rims. Alas, not...

silly.
Plenty of silver rims. Alas, not polished. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By Classtime

Vintage rims under 400g are only for good roads...

Vintage rims under 400g are only for good roads at high pressures. Eyelets? Ambrosio or Mavic Reflex (silver).
Forum: Commuting
04-03-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,040
Posted By Classtime

Shoes, belt, baby wipes, drip coffee kit.

Shoes, belt, baby wipes, drip coffee kit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,407
Posted By Classtime

There are worse spots to fix a flat on my am...

There are worse spots to fix a flat on my am commute. Getting the bugs out of my reassembled Milwaukee Road.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,033
Posted By Classtime

America had no problem with Germany and got over...

America had no problem with Germany and got over it pretty quickly. You gotta acknowledge the racism.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,936
Posted By Classtime

If I ever find a 1950s road racing bike, I will...

If I ever find a 1950s road racing bike, I will ride it in EroicaCA with gears appropriate to its era of racing and with spare tubulars across my shoulders. My EroicaCA bikes have been from the 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,033
Posted By Classtime

It took a long time for America to feel...

It took a long time for America to feel comfortable owning imported goods from their former adversaries regardless of the actual quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,033
Posted By Classtime

A lot happened in the 70s and the 80s cannot...

A lot happened in the 70s and the 80s cannot compare regarding typical American "attitudes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,936
Posted By Classtime

I will be inspecting. And I will be conspiring...

I will be inspecting.
And I will be conspiring with others in our group to drop any scofflaws.
I also am proposing a new rule: Any rear derailleurs used must be short or medium cage and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By Classtime

Do you already have a Huret derailleur? Will a...

Do you already have a Huret derailleur? Will a Huret shift 7 cogs? Then use a 130 wheel with a spacer and 7 speed cassette.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,366
Posted By Classtime

Just the tread?

Just the tread?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,609
Posted By Classtime

Prowler The un-saddle bag stanchions? And I’d...

Prowler The un-saddle bag stanchions? And I’d like more info about the mounting block. It appears non symmetrical and that it doesn’t clear the pedals if you venture off center.
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