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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 50
Posted By Steel Charlie

Serotta Update V.3

So several months ago I did the V.2 with the carbon Serotta fork.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1283311-serotta-weight-weenie-update.html
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,397
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my...

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my butt and taped it to the back of an interstate semi. The Master Chief inspired me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,385
Posted By Steel Charlie

I really went all out on the last one. I have...

I really went all out on the last one. I have almost $400 in it ! That includes the gas used to get it. And I'm considering spending even more on one this weekend !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 359
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's all here ...

It's all here
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 388
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs...

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs seldom have the tools OR someone who actually knows how to use them. And as was already mentioned it is a one and done thing and if it is screwed up it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 696
Posted By Steel Charlie

Robert That's some impressive work ! What...

Robert

That's some impressive work ! What brands of color and clear did you use?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,911
Posted By Steel Charlie

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... ...

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... Plain old wool, real chamois, NO pad. Simply wonderful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,093
Posted By Steel Charlie

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,093
Posted By Steel Charlie

Bikemansplaining

Bikemansplaining
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By Steel Charlie

What about the frame?

What about the frame?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,607
Posted By Steel Charlie

I always try to maintain a climbing speed...

I always try to maintain a climbing speed consistent with not falling over
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,068
Posted By Steel Charlie

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will...

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will never succumb to facts. Take a breath, relax, walk away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,093
Posted By Steel Charlie

People who cut steerer tubes to the minimum...

People who cut steerer tubes to the minimum deserve a good beating with a stout stick and a special Hell for their reward

Not JMO but a simple fact
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,068
Posted By Steel Charlie

Kontact - give up. The difference between a beam...

Kontact - give up. The difference between a beam torque wrench and a spring loaded sear is obviously too difficult to explain or understand. You have my sympathy but you are fighting a confusion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 900
Posted By Steel Charlie

Wife - what's in the back of the car? Me -...

Wife - what's in the back of the car?

Me - what car?

Your car

The CRV ?

Yes, it looks like a bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,093
Posted By Steel Charlie

I was unaware that there is a rule about...

I was unaware that there is a rule about additional spacers.
Use two thin ones and it will look fine if that is the worry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,068
Posted By Steel Charlie

If I have an adjustable wrench set to 50ft/lb and...

If I have an adjustable wrench set to 50ft/lb and put a 6' cheater on it, it will still snap at 50ft/lb at the bolt. I just don't have to press as heavily. The mechanism doesn't know how much I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 41,661
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again....

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again. Allez Comp, Columbus Thermacrom FOCO steel - triple butted. Carbon fork and all Ultegra 2x9.
I love it
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,068
Posted By Steel Charlie

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer...

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer and use the Campy tool uncheated. Been doing that since about 1978. Never had any come loose.

Works fine for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By Steel Charlie

Fixed the title ! Excellent idea, many...

Fixed the title !

Excellent idea, many thanks
​​​​​​

Actually it doesn't appear that the title will edit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By Steel Charlie

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for...

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for some time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,068
Posted By Steel Charlie

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will...

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will definitely not make it too tight.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By Steel Charlie

SoCal BITD ... Raincross Bikes and Darrel Hand

Does anyone happen to recall what became of Raincross Bicycle In Riverside and the owner, Darrell Hand?

The late 70's early 80's were some fun times hanging out there

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By Steel Charlie

Nothing helps. Stoopid can overcome anything.

Nothing helps. Stoopid can overcome anything.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,049
Posted By Steel Charlie

Over the last couple years I have become...

Over the last couple years I have become incredibly selective. If it doesn't check every box, I pass. There is always another one or something else.

I've bought my last problem. No need to do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,579
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,579
Posted By Steel Charlie

Threatened ? I can't even imagine how that would...

Threatened ? I can't even imagine how that would manifest itself.

Challenging and masochistic are different concepts last I looked, but of course the sliding scale for that would be variable. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,579
Posted By Steel Charlie

That's just a multi speed bike with a really...

That's just a multi speed bike with a really inconvenient shifting mechanism.

And all that gas about how making life difficult being somehow enobling ... Well, go for it. It only reminds me of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,579
Posted By Steel Charlie

I will never have another SS. They are simply...

I will never have another SS. They are simply not what I want/need no matter how much I would care to have that different. They cheaper cos they're simpler yes. They also sell into a low demand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,113,078
Posted By Steel Charlie

Crap pic, but .... 1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK...

Crap pic, but ....
1990 Gios Compact. Oria KK tubes, all Ultegra 2x9, missing some graphics and shabby paint but super ride. Deserves some spiffing up. Most definitely a keeper.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,287
Posted By Steel Charlie

Hoarding crap serves no purpose. Just becomes...

Hoarding crap serves no purpose. Just becomes WTF when you croak and someone else has to dump it. I give away stuff (and bikes) frequently. I never feel bad about it or regret it. And I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,443
Posted By Steel Charlie

I have an '85 Nova Special. Beautiful build...

I have an '85 Nova Special. Beautiful build quality. SL tubes, lotsa Ti stuff, DA7700, 17.8lbs, great ride. Can't even imagine selling it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,579
Posted By Steel Charlie

The same compulsion has overwhelmed me several...

The same compulsion has overwhelmed me several times now. Each time it took me a couple rides to realize how stoopid it was for me to have a single speed. I have finally managed to flip the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,808
Posted By Steel Charlie

This is the newest (and most recent) an 05 or 06...

This is the newest (and most recent) an 05 or 06 Allez Comp. These may be the last zoot steel bike from Specialized. I fixed it up a bit so it's now 18.4lbs as shown in the pic. And I can tell you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Steel Charlie

Many Thanks ! ! I really appreciate the info. ...

Many Thanks ! ! I really appreciate the info.

I presumed that was the case since I was unable to find any ref to an Italian GXP crank. Sometimes difficult to believe that designers/manufacturers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Steel Charlie

TruVativ Crank/BB

So I have a TruVativ GXP crank in a 68mm bottom bracket. Can I screw in the GXP Italian BB into a 70mm shell and use the same crank?

TIA
Charlie
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 860
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://www.gearbeauty.com/product/cycling-face-ma...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,900
Posted By Steel Charlie

Continually and shamelessly

Continually and shamelessly
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,309
Posted By Steel Charlie

That's perilously close to MYOB ! Radical...

That's perilously close to MYOB ! Radical approach for BF

Slagging sports big box stores is particularly popular with some segments of the shooting community - until they become close to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 551
Posted By Steel Charlie

Tell everyone that there is a fantastic...

Tell everyone that there is a fantastic improvement in handling to make the expense worthwhile :cheers:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,280
Posted By Steel Charlie

The LeMond that I had flaunted ten + head badge +...

The LeMond that I had flaunted ten + head badge + two model name. My Gios Compact has Twelve + head badge + model name
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By Steel Charlie

Descending from the tram climb my arms always...

Descending from the tram climb my arms always looked like Popeye's. But that was many years ago and I hope that the road has been improved since then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,787
Posted By Steel Charlie

The Croll is so awesome that I'd be afraid to...

The Croll is so awesome that I'd be afraid to ride it. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,014
Posted By Steel Charlie

Too much weight forward of the steering center.

Too much weight forward of the steering center.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 745
Posted By Steel Charlie

Stoopid steel bikes ! Who'd want one of those ?

Stoopid steel bikes ! Who'd want one of those ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,116
Posted By Steel Charlie

Guess why they're cheap and consider better uses...

Guess why they're cheap and consider better uses for the $10

Jus sayn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,014
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,520
Posted By Steel Charlie

I think that it should be pointed out that only...

I think that it should be pointed out that only about 30% of the population actually believes those things. And you omitted the Israeli space lasers and the cannibal paedophiles as well as a number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,116
Posted By Steel Charlie

So here's a summary of the entire discussion and...

So here's a summary of the entire discussion and everything else that I have read in the past:

It depends.

HTH
Cheers
Charlie

P.S. The really excellent news is that exactly the same rule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,116
Posted By Steel Charlie

This

I ride all three. I can't tell the difference. The 5mm is less than a 1/4". I also ride several types of shoes (one even has insoles) and cleates and I'd bet that there is more than a 1/4" difference...
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