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Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,806
Posted By gofish44

Not a great price.

You can check the value of that bike on Byciclebluebook.com. I'd give this one a "Fair" rating and see what they think it is worth. Also, if that rear derailleur is compromised and needs to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,216
Posted By gofish44

If a runner is going to use a bike lane marked on...

If a runner is going to use a bike lane marked on the road, I'd much prefer they do so in the way you describe -- running toward me, so at least they are likely to see me or my blinking front light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,839
Posted By gofish44

Vittoria Corsa for pure comfort. Check out...

Vittoria Corsa for pure comfort. Check out https://granfondo-cycling.com/the-best-road-bike-tire. I personally disagree with their characterization of the Continental GP5000's as hard, but that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,587
Posted By gofish44

No more leg cramps.

Add pickle juice and you've covered all your bases!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,839
Posted By gofish44

Gator Skins are well respected tires at a decent...

Gator Skins are well respected tires at a decent price. You don't say why you are you considering changing tires ( better comfort? improved rolling resistance? better durability? etc. . . ).So it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,883
Posted By gofish44

And for a deep dive. . .

Visit bicyclerollingresistance.com for a deep dive into tires. I particularly appreciate that his testing of road tires is done at 29 kpm, a speed that most of us can achieve, some of the time. Many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,878
Posted By gofish44

Agree. I could add that my wife prefers it when...

Agree. I could add that my wife prefers it when I give her age in Celsius!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,770
Posted By gofish44

My bikes are from the early to mid 80's. The...

My bikes are from the early to mid 80's. The front forks on road bikes of this era generally have the same 100 mm spacing as modern wheels that use quick releases. The rear spacing of the dropouts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,770
Posted By gofish44

For me it's downtime shifters with straight up...

For me it's downtime shifters with straight up friction shifting all the way. No Syncro shifting. No SIS indexed shifting. No Brifters. My reasons is simple: A friction shifter setup allows me to run...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-02-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,129
Posted By gofish44

Thank you. It is Celeste. I have tried to post...

Thank you. It is Celeste. I have tried to post pictures and details, but have only 7 posts so I am restricted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,610
Posted By gofish44

Gotta go with the Celeste! If you don't mind my...

Gotta go with the Celeste! If you don't mind my asking, how did you determine that it was the Trofeo model? I have a very similar bike. Same stickers but with a blue triangle on the end, same...
Forum: Introductions
02-01-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By gofish44

Thanks for the colour match tip! My original...

Thanks for the colour match tip! My original Bianchi was black which made touch up fairly easy. However, I am told that there have been many shades of celeste over the years. So, I will give the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,849
Posted By gofish44

I've spread a couple of steel frames from 126 to...

I've spread a couple of steel frames from 126 to 130mm to accommodate newer wheels/larger cassettes using the threaded rod method. Reading through this thread makes me think I may have simply...
Forum: Introductions
02-01-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By gofish44

Hello From Deepest Darkest Mississauga

I’ve been cycling for 50 years. Heck, I’ve been riding the same Bianchi since 1982. Never really moved on from steel bikes. However, last fall I snapped a chain which was a first in 50 years. My...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,129
Posted By gofish44

Just curious, how did you/BianchiGirl determine...

Just curious, how did you/BianchiGirl determine that this was an Alloro? I have what may be an 87 Alloro and am looking to confirm this. Thanks.
Jon.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,525
Posted By gofish44

Look Keo. First, because they work with my...

Look Keo. First, because they work with my Assioma Power Meter Pedals. Second, because they don't dent or scratch hardwood floors as I wander about looking for my water bottle and other sundry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,849
Posted By gofish44

Yup. For dinking around with inexpensive frames...

Yup. For dinking around with inexpensive frames that you can afford to trash if things don't go well, RJ The Bike Guy is a good go to source for ideas. For a truly valuable or sentimental frame...
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