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04-19-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 282
Posted By smd4

No, no issues. I just know how to adjust and...

No, no issues. I just know how to adjust and maintain my bike.

Only one bike--an old Cinelli with 9-speed Dura Ace.
04-19-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 282
Posted By smd4

Nope.

Nope.
04-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 207
Posted By smd4

People offering sincere suggestions to help a...

People offering sincere suggestions to help a fellow cyclist is "garbage?"

Wow.
04-19-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 207
Posted By smd4

Does that second, incorrect protrusion/stop on...

Does that second, incorrect protrusion/stop on the RD do anything except confuse people?
04-19-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 823
Posted By smd4

Oh. That's my standard tire pressure.

Oh. That's my standard tire pressure.
04-19-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 341
Posted By smd4

He states clearly that the scratches are from...

He states clearly that the scratches are from “filing.”
04-19-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 282
Posted By smd4

The OP states that "The only thing that is...

The OP states that "The only thing that is appealing to me about single speed is the Zen factor and only peddling and not changing gears." Indeed, one can ride a geared bike without changing gears....
04-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 341
Posted By smd4

How is it possible to get scratches on the...

How is it possible to get scratches on the outside of the rim, so far away from the hole, when using round files to smooth the hole? :foo:
04-19-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 823
Posted By smd4

The pump? Before every ride.

The pump? Before every ride.
04-19-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 411
Posted By smd4

I didn’t know there was such a thing as “sizing...

I didn’t know there was such a thing as “sizing standards.” I thought there was just “sizing.”
04-18-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 411
Posted By smd4

My Veloflex Master 23s measure 22.4. Close enough...

My Veloflex Master 23s measure 22.4. Close enough in my book.
04-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,887
Posted By smd4

I always thought they were nice racing bikes. We...

I always thought they were nice racing bikes. We had to be told it was pronounced "Sir-rah-tah," and not "Sir-roh-tah."
04-18-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 393
Posted By smd4

That’s gotta be the BF record for the longest...

That’s gotta be the BF record for the longest unnecessary re-posting ever.
04-18-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 411
Posted By smd4

Yes, I believe they're still hand-made in Italy.

Yes, I believe they're still hand-made in Italy.
04-18-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 411
Posted By smd4

Veloflex makes the Master 20. 20 mm and fairly...

Veloflex makes the Master 20. 20 mm and fairly cheap. I'll have to pick up a set myself.

Veloflex tires (https://www.veloflextires.com/master_20_clincher.html)
04-17-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 823
Posted By smd4

Really? I have a Pista Plus and find it pretty...

Really? I have a Pista Plus and find it pretty easy to get my tires to 140 psi. I think the only real differences with the Plus are the base design and handle.
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,621
Posted By smd4

My bike is rideable art.

My bike is rideable art.
04-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

I do too. I assume some sort of typo, but I won't...

I do too. I assume some sort of typo, but I won't speak for Kontact.
04-17-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

Given this discussion is about lugged bikes, and...

Given this discussion is about lugged bikes, and AS's contention that it's devolved into an "anti TIG screed," I felt justified in expressing my personal opinion.
04-17-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 369
Posted By smd4

So? Just because you don't remember bikes that...

So? Just because you don't remember bikes that came in 1 cm size increments, doesn't meant they didn't exist.
04-17-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

While the skill to produce such welds is...

While the skill to produce such welds is undisputed, some of us finds lugs far more elegant and refined, your disagreement to the contrary notwithstanding. And suggesting that some of us who...
04-17-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

Everything but that Bic-lighter-esque fork crown...

Everything but that Bic-lighter-esque fork crown is pretty amazing-looking.
04-17-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 369
Posted By smd4

Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,

Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,
04-16-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,621
Posted By smd4

You’re very talented.

You’re very talented.
04-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

Both Schwinn and Centurion (or WSI if you want to...

Both Schwinn and Centurion (or WSI if you want to be persnickety) imported Japanese bikes.
04-15-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

”The” Schwinn PDG, which you identify as Japanese.

”The” Schwinn PDG, which you identify as Japanese.
04-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

So if Centurion isn’t Japanese, then neither is...

So if Centurion isn’t Japanese, then neither is the Schwinn.
04-15-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

Good point.

Good point.
04-15-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,293
Posted By smd4

There is definitely a group on these boards who...

There is definitely a group on these boards who look down on anyone who does anything with bikes other than ride them. They think they're superior beings because of the miles they log.
04-15-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,752
Posted By smd4

...

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04-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,218
Posted By smd4

Looking forward to your thoughts when you get...

Looking forward to your thoughts when you get them!
04-14-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,293
Posted By smd4

Nope. Not just him.

Nope. Not just him.
04-14-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,293
Posted By smd4

So you want a vintage steel racing frame. ...

So you want a vintage steel racing frame.

The ones you’re looking at are definitely racing frames. The steel used can also be a guide. Reynolds 531, Columbus SL, SLX; Tange Prestige, 1 or 2. Look...
04-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 369
Posted By smd4

I’m not a Bianchi expert, but I suspect sizing...

I’m not a Bianchi expert, but I suspect sizing information won’t be found in a serial number.
04-13-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By smd4

She’s a stunner for sure! You’ve got the white...

She’s a stunner for sure! You’ve got the white bottle cages and cables; go ahead with your instinct and swap the tape and saddle for white!
04-13-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 851
Posted By smd4

FBinNY.

FBinNY.
04-12-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 851
Posted By smd4

I think FBinNY has been perfectly rational in his...

I think FBinNY has been perfectly rational in his assessment, based on pretty poor photos. Certainly he hasn’t “harassed” anyone or implied anyone was lying.
04-12-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By smd4

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1918x748/20190729_184732_23eae2c24e74dc1ee1527fe6030c200a8eeec9f1_8b7ffe858afe272f59b99dabd3654651a71542f4.jpg
04-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

A bit of a misleading blanket statement. Mine do....

A bit of a misleading blanket statement. Mine do. That's how I'm able to use compressionless housing....
04-12-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,298
Posted By smd4

ikr?

ikr?
04-12-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,298
Posted By smd4

My son wants a 370z. They seem plentiful and...

My son wants a 370z. They seem plentiful and affordable.

Oh! You mean something new? Yeah. Just like bikes, if you want cool stuff you have to buy old stuff.
04-11-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 801
Posted By smd4

Exactly. We had an alley behind the shop where we...

Exactly. We had an alley behind the shop where we routinely allowed test rides in the mid-80s. One dad a clean-cut guy walked in, calm, friendly, sincere, and asked to test ride a bike. I walked to...
04-11-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 851
Posted By smd4

This.

This.
04-10-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

Absolutely.

Absolutely.
04-10-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,833
Posted By smd4

140?? What are you, a penguin?

140?? What are you, a penguin?
04-10-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

As I pointed out, early index derailleurs didn’t...

As I pointed out, early index derailleurs didn’t use compressionless housing.
04-10-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,833
Posted By smd4

I just split the baby with the bathwater between...

I just split the baby with the bathwater between 170 and 175, and went with 172.5.
04-10-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

And yet it did, your belief to the contrary...

And yet it did, your belief to the contrary notwithstanding. Either way, I never cared if something as mundane as a cable housing wasn't "period correct," especially if it looks nearly identical, but...
04-10-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

Because back in the day, that's all there was.

Because back in the day, that's all there was.
04-10-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,491
Posted By smd4

Not all of us have these issues.

Not all of us have these issues.
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