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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,500
Posted By Monkey Face

It's mid-70s here, mostly sunny, with a few light...

It's mid-70s here, mostly sunny, with a few light fluffy clouds and a gentle cooling breeze. My wife has arranged for the wood burner to be serviced, has been shopping and is now cutting the grass....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,016
Posted By Monkey Face

Unless I'm riding a recumbent! Then nobody will...

Unless I'm riding a recumbent! Then nobody will notice, until I start going backwards downhill.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,016
Posted By Monkey Face

I'd be afraid to use a HRM in case I see it go to...

I'd be afraid to use a HRM in case I see it go to zero. :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-22, 04:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,510
Posted By Monkey Face

You guys are lucky to be discussing aero bikes....

You guys are lucky to be discussing aero bikes. The fact that my body is distinctly non-aero, disqualifies me from the conversation.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5,391
Views: 3,797,019
Posted By Monkey Face

Velo Orange Pass Hunter. I just bought a Giant...

Velo Orange Pass Hunter. I just bought a Giant Revolt, but I've no pictures yet.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,141
Views: 295,174
Posted By Monkey Face

They've set it out for flat-mount disc brakes...

They've set it out for flat-mount disc brakes too. I guess that's the way everything is going. Those forks look stiffer, I'd guess. They say the rear end is springier and lighter - I can believe the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,141
Views: 295,174
Posted By Monkey Face

Gosh, that's difficult. I'd say smooth,...

Gosh, that's difficult. I'd say smooth, predictable, well-mannered... I'm struggling. I initially built it for myself, with drop bars, Campagnolo Veloce groupset and 28c slicks. Then switched to flat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,141
Views: 295,174
Posted By Monkey Face

Hello again. I've been away from cycling for...

Hello again.

I've been away from cycling for a couple of years - my last post was in 'Show us your Vintage Cannondale'. Up until now I've had road bikes of various vintage, but I just bought my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,589
Posted By Monkey Face

Just completed a mini-refit. New Vittoria Corsa...

Just completed a mini-refit. New Vittoria Corsa tyres, new chain and cabling, Deda Speciale bars and Nitto stem, Selle Italia Flite saddle... and a Crane brass bell (appreciated by horse riders and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 152,754
Posted By Monkey Face

Mint mid 90s R600 - rides smoother than any bike...

Mint mid 90s R600 - rides smoother than any bike I've owned, which includes a Bianchi Infinito and Colnago Ace... both of which I thought were super-smooth.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1,369
Views: 426,737
Posted By Monkey Face

Mid-90s R600. Found on eBay and practically...

Mid-90s R600. Found on eBay and practically unused for 25 years. New Vittoria Corsa 25c tyres, cabling, chain, Deda Speciale bars and Nitto stem....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 15,564
Posted By Monkey Face

FYI. Extortionate adjective 1. (of a...

FYI. Extortionate
adjective
1.
(of a price) much too high; exorbitant.

;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,589
Posted By Monkey Face

Is my 90s Cannondale 'Classic & Vintage'?

Hi folks. Not sure if I'm in the right section, but I've not been cycling for a while and have bought a mid 90s Cannondale 2.8 road bike.

The frame is probably an R600, made in 1993 and built in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 200,117
Posted By Monkey Face

Couldn't find a dedicated 'Show us your Colnago'...

Couldn't find a dedicated 'Show us your Colnago' thread, but anyway, here's my recently completed Nuovo Mexico (please click to enlarge the image):470978
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-10, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,585
Posted By Monkey Face

SPD's have a small platform and pressure point,...

SPD's have a small platform and pressure point, that, for me, caused numbness and tingling, and cold toes on a long-ish ride. Since I switched to Keo's, with a wider platform, I've not had a problem....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-10, 01:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,492
Posted By Monkey Face

I'd have thought shorter cranks would be harder...

I'd have thought shorter cranks would be harder to turn.... why would a longer lever be harder to turn at the beginning of the power stroke... doesn't make sense. Sorry.
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