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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,809
Posted By @johnoliva1

Hey, I use the Paul Components “Gino” fork light...

Hey, I use the Paul Components “Gino” fork light mount, or the Origin 8 version. I often use my bright light down low, and a second headlight on the bars to increase my visibility to drivers. Most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,691
Posted By @johnoliva1

2 Chrome, 2 ti

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81 Panasonic DX2000 Campagnolo 165mm 53/42 cranks, shimano 600 brakes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,715
Posted By @johnoliva1

72 Commuter and 73 SS

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,809
Posted By @johnoliva1

72 and 73 Supercourse

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My main commuter, 72 Raleigh Supercourse

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-21, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

nice observations, thank you. I moved my saddle...

nice observations, thank you. I moved my saddle forward and the bike is doing what I hoped. It’s still a few more hairs a “Cadillac” than the SS, but it’s much better. Prolly keep my stem for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,715
Posted By @johnoliva1

73 beater super course

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Might be my favorite bike, even over my ti road bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

short of measuring it all out, the SS is some...

short of measuring it all out, the SS is some sort of one off, so there isn’t info readily available info. I actually just moved my saddle forward and matched the nose angles and it’s much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

good idea, I may have a wall I can trace out as...

good idea, I may have a wall I can trace out as well! Thx
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

Yep, changing that now. I’m gonna match as much...

Yep, changing that now. I’m gonna match as much as I can, and swap the stem this week.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

Bars are similar....Nitto 38cm classic drops and...

Bars are similar....Nitto 38cm classic drops and Scott pilots on the SS. So different clamp sizes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

Heres the ultimate - both bikes have 165mm...

Heres the ultimate - both bikes have 165mm cranks, but the SS has Donnelly’s at 28c 100psi (they are kind of soft), and the ultimate has 23c “all weather” tires. I’m hoping a stem change will make...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

too bad you can’t feel what we feel dude...

too bad you can’t feel what we feel dude...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

fast descent...that’s a good point. I’m sort of...

fast descent...that’s a good point. I’m sort of used to twitchy bikes amongst my other ones, so I think I’ll start with a stem that’s half or a little less than half the distance of this one. I know...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

thanks, yeah I’m 215lbs, so I empathize with some...

thanks, yeah I’m 215lbs, so I empathize with some of those long stem issues. The word “nimble” may not be the best way to describe that I’m after quicker steering and feeling less thrown over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

this is great. Thank you

this is great. Thank you
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

thanks for this. My 94 ultimate has a campy...

thanks for this. My 94 ultimate has a campy chorus setup, so my shifting is in my levers, so I’m sort of married to that position on the bike. All of my other bikes have twitchy steering and I’m a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,390
Posted By @johnoliva1

Making my road bike more nimble questions, need help!

Hey guys, I’m an everyday rider, and I have a question for knowledgeable cyclists here that have ridden different frame sizes with different reaches in their day. Here’s my dilemma and question -
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,189
Posted By @johnoliva1

'86 Mongoose ATB Chrome

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The goose is loose!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,128
Posted By @johnoliva1

Agreed... I have 5 other bikes, all steel, and...

Agreed... I have 5 other bikes, all steel, and I've noticed the old Raleigh soaks up the road the most of my steel bikes, and my 2 chrome frames are the stiffest of the fleet. Glad to have this ti...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,128
Posted By @johnoliva1

LiteSpeed Ultimate 1994

My first Ti ride, just broke it in tonight. As an all steel guy, I must say, I'm very stoked about the springiness and quick feel of this bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,809
Posted By @johnoliva1

Thanks for noticing, my steerer tube etc are...

Thanks for noticing, my steerer tube etc are fine, and one fork was slightly bent. They are correct to each other now, though they still look slightly pushed back to me. I put some better beater...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,393
Posted By @johnoliva1

I love the way it looks and it feels pretty...

I love the way it looks and it feels pretty strong, what are my worries and what should i look out for? Will there be obvious stress signs? Thanks LMK - John
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,344
Posted By @johnoliva1

nah, none, my family is italian, but he was the...

nah, none, my family is italian, but he was the first person I ever saw (baseball card) with my last name that I wasn’t related to and I was blown away!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,809
Posted By @johnoliva1

Thank you for that. You might be right, at least...

Thank you for that. You might be right, at least the left fork looks like the back side of it is not 100 percent straight. It rides great though, should I be concerned? Bend em back? - John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,809
Posted By @johnoliva1

73 Super Course

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Rescued this 73 Raleigh Super Course from an abusive family. Stripped back some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,344
Posted By @johnoliva1

Born into it...wish yankee stadium was more bike...

Born into it...wish yankee stadium was more bike accommodating...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,344
Posted By @johnoliva1

Its the old "dont give them too much, don't take...

Its the old "dont give them too much, don't take up too much" road battle. Yeah neighborhoods like yours with tons of tight one ways don't give you many options but to get close to parked cars, so i...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,344
Posted By @johnoliva1

All over north Queens mostly (Bayside), you...

All over north Queens mostly (Bayside), you should drive me behind me sometime... :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,344
Posted By @johnoliva1

Stay away

I don’t know why everyone’s ripping this dude so hard, but I’ll admit you can’t always see into a car. I just stay away from car doors. Shouldn’t be hard in traffic, you can just take up the car lane...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,623
Posted By @johnoliva1

Yes

I wear a UV protectant fisherman’s neck scarf that easily pulls up, and shoved a tiny hand sanitizer and some alcohol pads under my saddle. Regardless of your opinions on how affective or necessary a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,189
Posted By @johnoliva1

Thanks dude! Advice appreciated!

Thanks dude! Advice appreciated!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,189
Posted By @johnoliva1

Ross Mt Hood Chrome

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1626/681f78a8_c16f_4913_867b_97abc8c93b47_913b952b1d8ea68f7948a81b3c2f9846e71e1574.jpg

I also have a schwinn high sierra that i want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,764
Posted By @johnoliva1

I get it, just lame that it bothered anybody, but...

I get it, just lame that it bothered anybody, but i understand its a slippery slope...
Forum: Northeast
06-01-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,196
Views: 310,683
Posted By @johnoliva1

Agreed

I’m close to Long Island, here in Bayside Queens, and the infamous Cross Island Pkwy Bike path is straight up dangerous to ride at peak times at good speeds. All walks of life not paying attention...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,764
Posted By @johnoliva1

This has no relevance to this thread in YOUR...

This has no relevance to this thread in YOUR opinion? If this is really offending everyone and making people salty, I can take it down, but as a member I'd like everyone else to know that if I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,393
Posted By @johnoliva1

updated pic with reverse mini bullhorns

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3132_f4ddefa1366378ab9b37370cf8ce8f347873cfbb.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,764
Posted By @johnoliva1

Selling one (frame and brakes)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Posted By @johnoliva1

I inherited the stem with the bike, love it, and...

I inherited the stem with the bike, love it, and yours looks badass! I like that color scheme. - John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Posted By @johnoliva1

Hammer on the head. I'm not a bike messenger, but...

Hammer on the head. I'm not a bike messenger, but I ride everyday, and every inch counts when it comes to width in traffic etc. The steering is a bit twitchy, but ill get used to it. I like having a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Posted By @johnoliva1

Yeah, I needed to route that way to accommodate...

Yeah, I needed to route that way to accommodate the cable housings, Ill keep an eye on that caliper, thanks! - John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Posted By @johnoliva1

Clement Strada LGG 28x 700c

Clement Strada LGG 28x 700c
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Posted By @johnoliva1

Thats true!

Thats true!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,036
Posted By @johnoliva1

hell yeah!

hell yeah!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,036
Posted By @johnoliva1

hell yeah!

hell yeah!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Posted By @johnoliva1

Panasonic DX2000 Chrome Campy with Reversed Mini Bullhorns

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Finally finished, my Panasonic DX2000 all chrome 21 inch racer. Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,526
Posted By @johnoliva1

I ride daily as a commuter mostly, our drummer...

I ride daily as a commuter mostly, our drummer James rides a lot, but suffered a broken collar bone and has been hesitant to go after it, and Sweet Dave was a BMX guy who occasionally rides with us....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,484
Posted By @johnoliva1

'88 Ross MT Hood

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Modded Ross Mt Hood, upgraded stem, 3 speed bars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 166,311
Posted By @johnoliva1

My 2 Panasonic Bikes

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81 DX2000 mostly Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,509
Posted By @johnoliva1

My 2 Panasonic Road Bikes

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81 Panasonic DX2000 Campagnolo Record hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,526
Posted By @johnoliva1

Bombers

https://youtu.be/YxyusfkXGfc

My band BOMBERS

There are bikes too! - John
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