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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 157
Posted By roadcrankr

Well, he did say "...steel frame..." and later...

Well, he did say "...steel frame..." and later admitted to installing a threadless fork in '01. So, thank you, I did play that well.
And very adorable of you rushing to the OP's defense.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 157
Posted By roadcrankr

I guess we know by now that the OP "went...

I guess we know by now that the OP "went threadless" in '01.
Both Kontact and I held the belief that nearly all steel framesets utilized threaded back then.
It sure helps when an OP clearly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 240
Posted By roadcrankr

Another vote here for the Veloflex in 20s. I use...

Another vote here for the Veloflex in 20s. I use their tubulars, which really render that classic look.
You can find Vittoria Graphene 2.0's in 23, which likely measure closer to 22, knowing their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 157
Posted By roadcrankr

I personally do not recall threadless existing...

I personally do not recall threadless existing twenty-five years ago. Perhaps you replaced the fork along the way?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

I did, but no reply yet. Hoping they can simply...

I did, but no reply yet. Hoping they can simply repair using two couplers.
The frame holds tons of sentimental value and would like to shoot for the warranty repair.
Maybe they could tack on cable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

Croll update: Taking me awhile to acclimate to...

Croll update:
Taking me awhile to acclimate to the stiff ride (relative to my Merlin Extralight).
Riding with lower pressures on the max size 30's the Croll accepts.
The Dura Ace 9100 clinchers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,469
Posted By roadcrankr

Make sure to alter your FB privacy settings to...

Make sure to alter your FB privacy settings to let only friends see your detailed profile.
Otherwise, potential buyers can see far more info than necessary and possibly wreak havoc.
Joining FB...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 291
Posted By roadcrankr

You could ride a route like the Tour de Palm...

You could ride a route like the Tour de Palm Springs. https://tourdepalmsprings.com/event-info/routes/
They alter the route occasionally. I never did this version, but you can probably look at past...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

Rode forty-five miles over fairly level terrain...

Rode forty-five miles over fairly level terrain today. Yep, you nailed it: rougher ride than my Extralight.
Oddly enough, the steel fork seems fine. The slight harshness occurs aft. The 30's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

Thanks for the tip. Never thought of going with...

Thanks for the tip. Never thought of going with couplers. Good idea to "shrink" the bike for overseas travel.
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By roadcrankr

Other than Incycle's solid reputation, it gives...

Other than Incycle's solid reputation, it gives the OP two opportunities, right off the bat, to ride in our excellent San Gabriel Valley area.
On the other hand, one can easily take the bike on the...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By roadcrankr

All very true and a great angle. If mine works...

All very true and a great angle. If mine works for you, it would mean taking that same train to the end-of-the-line at Citrus College and meeting there. Incidentally, Metro altered the train line...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By roadcrankr

If you ride a 52, I can let you borrow my...

If you ride a 52, I can let you borrow my Ultegra-equipped 11sp rainbike for no charge. I live thirty miles east of downtown LA.
The fenders come off quickly. PM me if interested. Let me see if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,695
Posted By roadcrankr

Like the one Manny assembled in post #64, it...

Like the one Manny assembled in post #64, it seems a good idea to use brifters. Especially if you to hit the gravel.
His tires barely fit. Your Puch looks like it possesses more clearance, Clarence....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

Some paint chipping in a couple spots. It came...

Some paint chipping in a couple spots. It came that way to me. Gorgeous color and paint job.
Hoping it withstands the many miles ahead on crappy California roads.
Yeah, my first thought springing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

My Merlin rode perfectly. I will miss it....

My Merlin rode perfectly. I will miss it. Slapping the 30's on gets it close. A long ride today will tell the whole story.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

Damn, if that doesn't look horribly similar! And...

Damn, if that doesn't look horribly similar! And look at that larger failure above it. Hope the cyclist came out unscathed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

My plan is to briefly look into a repair, but my...

My plan is to briefly look into a repair, but my instincts tell me it will be cost-prohibitive.
The 30's barely fit and really smooth out the ride. I rode it a few miles yesterday to buy some lotto...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By roadcrankr

Just when you thought you owned a forever bike...

My Merlin Extralight seemed indestructible to me. Well-used and hardly abused. Always kept in tiptop mechanical condition.
It felt squirrelly the last few rides, especially when out-of-the-saddle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 453
Posted By roadcrankr

After around 50k miles on my near-identical...

After around 50k miles on my near-identical Arione, I chafed off a good ounce from it.
Give it time...you'll get there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 688
Posted By roadcrankr

I'm an old geezer, as well, and occasionally ride...

I'm an old geezer, as well, and occasionally ride a 250w front wheel assist. Not as stealth as your bike, tho.
They rate the battery on mine at around 20 miles. Generally, I attain closer to 40...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,451
Posted By roadcrankr

The Gore-Tex one came out in the 90's. Man, that...

The Gore-Tex one came out in the 90's. Man, that worked great.
I kick myself for not buying loads of it. Not cheap. Wonder if anybody has a source.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 160
Posted By roadcrankr

I own a late-90's, low miles 1st gen pre-Cyclops...

I own a late-90's, low miles 1st gen pre-Cyclops Powertap built on a 32H Mavic SUP clincher.
Some of the bits - like chest strap and head - remain unused. Original box, too.
I probably did a wise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,024
Posted By roadcrankr

For clueless sorts like me, perhaps you can...

For clueless sorts like me, perhaps you can define bso.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,024
Posted By roadcrankr

This topic stirs my memory about a good friend...

This topic stirs my memory about a good friend calling me over to his house to help sort out a mechanical problem.
Turns out he bought a Walmart mountain bike for, say, $140. He proudly stated he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,656
Posted By roadcrankr

She probably consents to it to get me to the...

She probably consents to it to get me to the alter!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,656
Posted By roadcrankr

Just showed my fiance iab's, jamesdak's, and...

Just showed my fiance iab's, jamesdak's, and 1oldtrackie's collections.
And she marveled at them and said I could bring my other ones in from the garage.
You all sure own some amazing collections...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,656
Posted By roadcrankr

Stud finder. Bolt wall mount about eight inches...

Stud finder. Bolt wall mount about eight inches from ceiling. Screenshot below from Amazon.
This is key: My future wife encouraged me to display in living room and in my office den.
She sees the...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 900
Posted By roadcrankr

With your vehicle generally at your office, you...

With your vehicle generally at your office, you can store far more items than what fits in a couple desk drawers.
Might as well add spare tires, chain, tools, cables, first aid kit, spokes, etc....
Forum: Southern California
04-02-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 263
Posted By roadcrankr

A quarter-mile or so after the shack, you get a...

A quarter-mile or so after the shack, you get a short downhill into the right turn onto GRR.
Gain as much momentum as possible, because the road then presents a one-mile 3% uphill.
This theme...
Forum: Southern California
04-01-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 263
Posted By roadcrankr

Looking like good weather in store for Wednesday....

Looking like good weather in store for Wednesday. At least at the base of GMR. Your fortunes could turn cold, once you hit GRR near 4,000 feet.
Dress in layers and bring a good windbreaker, gloves,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,571
Posted By roadcrankr

My Cannondale Supersix (non-EVO) carbon fiber all...

My Cannondale Supersix (non-EVO) carbon fiber all DA with Campagnolo Bora Ultra tubulars tips the scales under 15lbs.
I achieved this with major parts swapping from stock. With SRAM, Cannondale...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 501
Posted By roadcrankr

On my third gen of iPhone using a Quad Lock stem...

On my third gen of iPhone using a Quad Lock stem mount. Guessing over 60k miles there, without issues.
I attached a small rechargeable two-battery extension to my handlebar, allowing me to keep my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 695
Posted By roadcrankr

Sometimes just cleaning with the wrong solution...

Sometimes just cleaning with the wrong solution will cause squealing.
Cleaners like Formula 409 leaves a residue, making a recipe for noise.
In my experience, Windex always works great.
Never...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 980
Posted By roadcrankr

3M electrical tape. Comes in many colors. Handy...

3M electrical tape. Comes in many colors. Handy for all sorts of projects. Avoid the cheap stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,126
Posted By roadcrankr

Lick-Wilmerding HS is in San Francisco, with...

Lick-Wilmerding HS is in San Francisco, with typically 500 students from predominantly wealthy families.
James Lick is two miles south of Mt Hamilton Road. It opened in 1950 as the first high school...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 592
Posted By roadcrankr

In my opinion, not worth restoring. Even if you...

In my opinion, not worth restoring. Even if you bought it for $1, replacing tires, tubes, cables, etc. will cost you dearly.
Puch made some 531 double-butted framesets of much higher quality, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,791
Posted By roadcrankr

I like vintage brake calipers. '71 Nuovo Record...

I like vintage brake calipers. '71 Nuovo Record and '93 Dura Ace.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 318
Posted By roadcrankr

Not sure if SRAM pins the cogs together on the...

Not sure if SRAM pins the cogs together on the 1170, but they did this on their highest end cassette that I use.
If you seek weight savings, you can often find lightweight 8sp versions online or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By roadcrankr

I believe you need to use the spacer (that came...

I believe you need to use the spacer (that came with a new cassette) for it to work on 8 or 9 speed freehubs.
Conversely, Shimano took a brief departure with their 7800 freehub, making only 7800...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By roadcrankr

Nice score on the Klein. Excellent framesets. ...

Nice score on the Klein. Excellent framesets.
You might tackle a caliper rebuild, front and rear. It could result in smoother operation.
Also, remember to put a tiny dab of grease on where the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,910
Posted By roadcrankr

Maybe just swapping the saddle, using clipless,...

Maybe just swapping the saddle, using clipless, and installing cushy bar tape could increase comfort.
Still slightly sacrilegious, but possibly less noticeable. Or keep the ride short, like I do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 455
Posted By roadcrankr

Hopefully he returned your dollar bill! I...

Hopefully he returned your dollar bill! I "loaned" a friend a ten-spot, once, and pestered him to pay me back! :bike:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 455
Posted By roadcrankr

Definitely. I enjoy performing bike maintenance,...

Definitely. I enjoy performing bike maintenance, down to hubs, headsets, chains, bottom bracketts, etc.
Never dreamed of any sort of issue arising on the saddle rail clamps. Bizarre problem for me!...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,986
Posted By roadcrankr

Solid time, Terry. When I raced ABLA as an...

Solid time, Terry. When I raced ABLA as an intermediate in the 70's, I trained on that climb.
As a sprinter type, my best clocked at 1:33, while my climbing brother could dip below 1:30.
The older...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 455
Posted By roadcrankr

Unexpected mechanical malfunction - feel free to share yours

My saddle began shifting around on me, out of the blue about four weeks back.
I tightened the bolt roughly a couple foot pounds of torque, which worked for a number of rides.
Then it suddenly did...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,215
Posted By roadcrankr

You're correct, PeteHski. Companies amortize...

You're correct, PeteHski. Companies amortize their R&D over several years of tire sales.
So, if Conti incurs, say, $10 million to develop their GP5k, they include that as part of their production...
Forum: Southern California
03-21-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,387
Posted By roadcrankr

I took to the mountains above Claremont and...

I took to the mountains above Claremont and Glendora, going up Baldy Road to Glendora Ridge Road (GRR) then down Glendora Mountain Road (GMR).
Forty-plus miles with around 5,000 feet of elevation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 878
Posted By roadcrankr

I own a much thicker cable lock with the same...

I own a much thicker cable lock with the same 4-digit combo setup.
Somebody gave it to me, but did not know the combination. His friend used it to lock a motorcycle.
I managed to "pick it" within...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,215
Posted By roadcrankr

I could not finalize an order, despite checking...

I could not finalize an order, despite checking all their boxes and loading all necessary info.
With a few of you offering encouragement, I placed an order today for several tires, chains, bar tape,...
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