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03-18-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 151
Posted By roadcrankr

You experienced success with bikeinn? Great...

You experienced success with bikeinn? Great prices listed, but I could never finalize an order. Seems like a scam to me.
03-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By roadcrankr

Shoot. Is that a Galmozzi thang? Never knew they...

Shoot. Is that a Galmozzi thang? Never knew they put a stamp there! Pretty cool.
03-17-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By roadcrankr

Fantastic project. My brother rode a Galmozzi...

Fantastic project. My brother rode a Galmozzi fifty years ago. Beautiful framesets.
Any reason for leaving that seat tube ding?
03-17-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 642
Posted By roadcrankr

Calling it a hip pack makes it a little more hip!...

Calling it a hip pack makes it a little more hip!
I dunno...years ago when I tried one (a fanny pack!) for a couple rides, it bugged me. Dork factor, too.
Jersey pockets work great for me - even...
03-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 394
Posted By roadcrankr

The Tour of California ran through various routes...

The Tour of California ran through various routes here in Socal since 2012 or so.
A bunch of the riders used Strava, posting insane segment times on level or upward sections.
Their times cover the...
03-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 219
Posted By roadcrankr

Difficult situation for you. Tri bike with an...

Difficult situation for you. Tri bike with an ovalized collar and low production quantities.
I recommend approaching Ritchey to see if they kept a stash.
I took the below screenshot of an old...
03-13-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 394
Posted By roadcrankr

Sometimes I look at my 65-69 category - mostly...

Sometimes I look at my 65-69 category - mostly after a huge uphill sprint effort that placed me in the high-hundreds overall!
Makes me feel better about a top ten for my age group. Today, I earned...
03-13-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By roadcrankr

I thought Ergon manufactured in Germany and...

I thought Ergon manufactured in Germany and Vittoria in Thailand.
If that's a KMC chain, it might come from Taiwan.
Spokes and rims used to get made in various parts of Europe.
Gotta find...
03-13-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By roadcrankr

Quite the international flair, with many...

Quite the international flair, with many countries covered. USA, too, if Salsa made that stem here. :giver:
03-11-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,862
Posted By roadcrankr

How times change, huh? I ride a 50/34 compact...

How times change, huh? I ride a 50/34 compact with an 11-30 cassette. Recently expanded from a 28.
Ended up using my new bail-out gear a fair number of times! We were out of our minds to climb...
03-11-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 780
Posted By roadcrankr

For starters, I would've recommended applying...

For starters, I would've recommended applying some rust remover on various components during the powder coating process.
Maybe she likes the patina. lol For Pete's Sake, at least some new bar tape.
03-11-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,862
Posted By roadcrankr

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at...

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at about the 3,500 foot level.
The sun disappeared behind the clouds, making for a somewhat frigid descent.
My best climbing days are a distant memory...
03-11-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 545
Posted By roadcrankr

Very rare Ti stem. Moreso than my Cinelli Grammo...

Very rare Ti stem. Moreso than my Cinelli Grammo Ti. Dean made terrific frames, of course.
03-10-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By roadcrankr

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause...

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause a driver several seconds of delay and they go ballistic.
I rode down a slightly twisty road recently, with six vehicles ahead of me and maybe two...
03-10-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 282
Posted By roadcrankr

Sounds like a straight swap to me. And moving the...

Sounds like a straight swap to me. And moving the FD down a few millimeters.
You can recover much of the cost by eBaying the 52/36 as a new take-off, as long as you avoid putting any miles on it....
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By roadcrankr

Fantastic frameset. Throw a photo up here, man. ...

Fantastic frameset. Throw a photo up here, man.
And, its a "fork," not "forks." :)
03-09-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By roadcrankr

Looks to me like somebody attempted to remove the...

Looks to me like somebody attempted to remove the cable from the entry point.
Makes me think if you can re-insert it so it comes out the left side of the shifter.
Then pull on the cable until the...
03-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 423
Posted By roadcrankr

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing,...

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing, even after fifty years and a quarter-million cycling miles.
Trusting motorists only goes so far, though. My ride yesterday proved the final straw in...
03-08-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 423
Posted By roadcrankr

Thanks for those links, which did not pop up...

Thanks for those links, which did not pop up during my various searches.
I like the ideas put forth within my thread, as well. Right now making me lean towards a helmet mount version.
And I...
03-07-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,862
Posted By roadcrankr

I managed a nice late-morning forty-miler in my...

I managed a nice late-morning forty-miler in my favorite cool & cloudy weather.
At 4 o'clock, the skies unleashed hail and huge downpours, here near the bottom of GMR.
Crazy! So happy we replaced...
03-07-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 423
Posted By roadcrankr

Considering a rearview mirror

Riding almost all solo nowadays, after retiring last year, and going when the weather suits me.
I ride mostly low-traffic roads with a decent shoulder, with occasional busier streets mixed in....
03-01-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,385
Posted By roadcrankr

Personally, I never use Shimano's coated cables....

Personally, I never use Shimano's coated cables. The coating comes off too easily and can impact cable movement.
If you don't feel up to the task, take it back to the shop and demand they replace it...
02-29-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,385
Posted By roadcrankr

Definitely the shifter. Sensitive to gummy grease...

Definitely the shifter. Sensitive to gummy grease or a piece of grit.
You missed the best time to perform a thorough cleaning during cable & housing replacement.
As a last resort, one can find new...
02-28-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,073
Posted By roadcrankr

45,000 miles Strava history for me. Mounted on my...

45,000 miles Strava history for me. Mounted on my stem with a Quad Loc.
I hang a rechargeable battery off my bar, with a cable to keep my iPhone fully charged for 4 hours plus.
Screen on the entire...
02-28-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,714
Posted By roadcrankr

True story joke: At the end of a hard group...

True story joke:
At the end of a hard group ride, another cyclist came up to me, saying "Hey, Frank, fast pace today. I almost thought you came off the back."
Me: "Hey, turn around for a second....
02-27-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By roadcrankr

When Caltrans closes GMR, they simply put gates...

When Caltrans closes GMR, they simply put gates down at either end.
Over the past five years, I saw gates down a dozen times. Just dismount and heave your bike over.
Highly doubt any ice patches...
02-27-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,280
Posted By roadcrankr

Hopefully, the weatherman got it wrong, as they...

Hopefully, the weatherman got it wrong, as they predict cold and rainy conditions on the 2nd & 3rd.
When I ride one of my vintage bikes, I avoid even the tiniest puddles.
Might consider tagging...
02-27-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By roadcrankr

From my experience, I found the rear DA 7410...

From my experience, I found the rear DA 7410 shifted perfectly. Once dialed in, of course.
The front derailleur - as somebody pointed out, not so much so. Regardless, everything worked better than...
02-26-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By roadcrankr

A fellow member stepped forward to assist in my...

A fellow member stepped forward to assist in my time of need. :beer:
Thanks, everyone, for ideas and support.
02-26-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 266,488
Posted By roadcrankr

Looking for a facilitator near New Haven CT. ...

Looking for a facilitator near New Haven CT.
Here's my thread ==> Help from anyone near Branford, CT, please - Bike Forums...
02-26-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By roadcrankr

Still looking for a BF member for assistance in...

Still looking for a BF member for assistance in coastal Connecticut near New Haven.
The bike shop location is in Branford - or a couple miles from New Haven.
Spoke with them today and they will...
02-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By roadcrankr

I just found a spare washer. PM me and I will...

I just found a spare washer. PM me and I will mail it to you.
This comes off an identical DA headset like yours, and fits in the cutout.
The headset came with a used fork I bought on eBay many...
02-26-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By roadcrankr

You might also try to find a used headset on eBay...

You might also try to find a used headset on eBay or your LBS. Either the entire thing or the piece you need.
Used versions became plentiful when threadless arrived on the market. Good luck.
02-25-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By roadcrankr

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I...

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I just popped open a NIB 7410. No cutout like Steel1 said.
I imagine a large generic lock washer will work, if the aesthetics don't bother you.
Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,314
Posted By roadcrankr

I posted a similar problem to the forum last...

I posted a similar problem to the forum last year. Received many good suggestions.
Insoles helped slightly, but the best solution involved going to larger shoes. From 42.5 to 43, without insoles....
02-24-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By roadcrankr

I spoke with the shop staff, who consulted with...

I spoke with the shop staff, who consulted with his boss. He said that their agreement with Shimano prohibits shipping outside their local area.
Sort of an oddball component. Non-hazardous and...
02-23-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By roadcrankr

No takers, huh? Noticed bike forum peeps residing...

No takers, huh? Noticed bike forum peeps residing in Connecticut. With New Haven nearby.
Many years ago, I drove through the area from NY City to Boston by way of Hartford. Visited Mark Twain's...
02-23-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By roadcrankr

Help from anyone near Branford, CT, please

I found some needed components from Zane's Cycles in Branford, Connecticut.
However, they will not ship to me in California. I can pay them in full, but hoping to find a BF member to retrieve and...
02-22-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By roadcrankr

I can mail you a claw, like the one pictured in...

I can mail you a claw, like the one pictured in my comment.
Only it lacks the fixing bolt & nut. It would work fine, as long as you clamp in the wheel.
Feel to PM me with your address.
02-21-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By roadcrankr

Is this doo-hickey a "claw?" Never heard it...

Is this doo-hickey a "claw?" Never heard it called that. You need one of these, anyway.
...
02-20-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,943
Posted By roadcrankr

$300 plus $73 shipping does not look risky to me....

$300 plus $73 shipping does not look risky to me. Even using Bikeflights, finding a lower shipping price seems doubtful.
Personally, I would roll the dice. The seller lists some high-end cycling...
02-19-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,304
Posted By roadcrankr

Charlie got this right, despite a few bombastic...

Charlie got this right, despite a few bombastic comments. lol
That '71 Cinelli deserves better. And Campy levers measure almost 3/4" closer to the handlebar.
And deliver superior braking and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,452
Posted By roadcrankr

The LBS sent my 9000 DA crankset to Shimano last...

The LBS sent my 9000 DA crankset to Shimano last week and I picked up a new DA 9200 today.
Style-wise, I liked the 9000 better, but it's hard to argue about getting new 50/34 rings.
My old set...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 174
Posted By roadcrankr

Those CX's use latex tubes; hence, the escaping...

Those CX's use latex tubes; hence, the escaping air. Sealant will only make a mess of things.
I own one 80's NOS CX in my collection, storing it in a closet. Very nice riding tubulars and worth...
02-13-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 301
Posted By roadcrankr

Plus one. Altering a thru-axle fork requires much...

Plus one. Altering a thru-axle fork requires much more than simply filing.
I operate a Swytch Max on one of my road bikes. And carefully filed half a millimeter off each dropout surface, taking it...
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By roadcrankr

Clinchers? Some vintage rider wouldn't mind...

Clinchers? Some vintage rider wouldn't mind slapping these on a bike, in place of tubulars. lol
Looks like a rebuild, judging by the flanges. Yeah, maybe fifty or sixty bucks for the set. Not a big...
02-11-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By roadcrankr

Same screw as the left shifter.

Same screw as the left shifter.
02-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,075
Posted By roadcrankr

You totally misunderstood me. I basically said...

You totally misunderstood me. I basically said both the Graphene 2.0 and Conti Gatorskins ride harshly.
The Vittoria's sidewalls are very thick. This will never contribute to a supple ride. My...
02-11-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,075
Posted By roadcrankr

Those huge Graphene 2.0's would smooth out the...

Those huge Graphene 2.0's would smooth out the ride.
You could do better with tires using thinner sidewalls.
Vittoria advertises them as possessing a "supple" ride.
I judge them as one of the more...
02-11-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By roadcrankr

No wrong answer here, if you find a late-70's...

No wrong answer here, if you find a late-70's frame to match.
We used to scoff at fellow racers that went outside Campagnolo Nuovo or Super Record.
Then I rode an early Dura Ace and discovered it...
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