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Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,227
Posted By Rodion R

Bont shoes - Opinions on quality

Does anyone have any experience with Bont's latest product offerings like the Vaypor, Zero, Sub-8 ...? Has the quality of the shoes improved or changed at all recently?

I bought a pair of Bont...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-13, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,884
Posted By Rodion R

Are there any clues that I could look for to...

Are there any clues that I could look for to determine the manufacturer? I was thinking I might bring a scale to weigh the frame. Would that give me any indication of quality? Did Merlin, Sandvik...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,884
Posted By Rodion R

Anybody? I'm just trying to get some input so I...

Anybody? I'm just trying to get some input so I don't spend some outrageous amount.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,884
Posted By Rodion R

EDIT: The frame has down-tube shifter bosses not...

EDIT: The frame has down-tube shifter bosses not "cable bosses" as I wrote above.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,884
Posted By Rodion R

90's Titanium Lemond - How much should I pay?

I may have the opportunity to purchase a Titanium Lemond frame from the early 90's. It takes a 1'' fork, 130mm spacing in the rear, braze on FD hanger, and DT cable bosses. The rear dropouts are...
Forum: Triathlon
05-16-13, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By Rodion R

Tri suits will really get the job done but I...

Tri suits will really get the job done but I think it really doesn't matter all that much for your first triathlon. Just give it a go and see what you think.
Ultimately however you will probably...
Forum: Triathlon
05-16-13, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By Rodion R

I would suggest buying used for your first bike....

I would suggest buying used for your first bike. Craigslist is a good place to start. You can by a top-of-the-line old school racing bike for a couple hundred. If you spent that amount of cash on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-13, 02:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Rodion R

I believe you can use friction shifters and the...

I believe you can use friction shifters and the old derailleur with a 10speed drive train. But it will probably be very sensitive shifting. If you want indexing you will need a 10 speed derailleur...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-13, 02:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,739
Posted By Rodion R

Steel rims tend to be pretty sturdy so unless the...

Steel rims tend to be pretty sturdy so unless the rims are really bent you could probably make them round again. This is called "truing" the wheel. It's not very difficult but it takes some time and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-13, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Rodion R

You can run a 10 speed cassette hub if you spread...

You can run a 10 speed cassette hub if you spread the stays apart. You can also "cold set" them to permanently widen the stays to accommodate the modern cassette hub. Your frame likely has an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-13, 11:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,182
Posted By Rodion R

Silver Thomson

Silver Thomson
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,645
Posted By Rodion R

They sure are. Thanks for catching that. I'll...

They sure are. Thanks for catching that. I'll edit the post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,645
Posted By Rodion R

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8386650781_eaa6...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8386650781_eaa663649f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92296389@N04/8386650781/)
100_8464 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92296389@N04/8386650781/) by Terminal ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,645
Posted By Rodion R

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8328/8387697706_b536...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8328/8387697706_b536b526a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92296389@N04/8387697706/)
Merckx 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92296389@N04/8387697706/) by Terminal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,645
Posted By Rodion R

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8387660982_8a63...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8387660982_8a63bc9493.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92296389@N04/8387660982/)
100_7996 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92296389@N04/8387660982/) by Terminal ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By Rodion R

Steel fork weights can vary quite a bit, from...

Steel fork weights can vary quite a bit, from under 600g to well over 1000g. I'm still kinda curious what this particular builder's fork weighs. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By Rodion R

Kelly Cyclocross Fork - Does anyone have a weight for these?

Does anyone know what a Kelly cyclocross steel fork weighs? It isn't listed on their website and they haven't replied to an email inquiry yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-12, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,522
Posted By Rodion R

I'm looking for a 165 or 167.5mm square taper...

I'm looking for a 165 or 167.5mm square taper road crankset. I don't care about the brand so long as the arms are 165mm or 167.5mm and it takes two chainrings.
I can trade for:
-Stronglight 105 -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,498
Posted By Rodion R

Cycling aside, Lance was also one hell of a...

Cycling aside, Lance was also one hell of a triathlete. You can't say that of Merckx, Hinault, or Lemond. Doper, cheater, liar, call him what you will, but the man had some serious talent. They were...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By Rodion R

It wasn't really my intention to start an...

It wasn't really my intention to start an argument here. So, opinions about the superiority or inferiority of steel aren't really called for.
If you race a steel bike though we'd love to see it.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By Rodion R

I don't understand why this got moved to the road...

I don't understand why this got moved to the road forum. I was asking about racing specifically.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By Rodion R

Anybody race with steel? - Post your steel race bike

Does anybody here race with steel framed bikes? I wish I could post one of my own but unfortunately mine hasn't been raced yet so I'll refrain from posting until that happens. So if you race on steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By Rodion R

I like the chain-stay protector on that Bianchi....

I like the chain-stay protector on that Bianchi. I rode my 80's steel Colian today in a group where everyone else had modern CF or Alu. I got a lot of comments like: "Whoa, that thing is like from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By Rodion R

Post your Vintage Race Rig (Classics that you actually race)

I have a couple reasons for posting this thread:
1) I am curious as to how many people here have classics that they are currently racing with. I sifted through pages in the racing forum and found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,881
Posted By Rodion R

Hear it from the horse's mouth:...

Hear it from the horse's mouth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJHwPqn2jY0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,442
Posted By Rodion R

Battaglin did indeed race with Merckx. Here's...

Battaglin did indeed race with Merckx. Here's some footage from Stars and Watercarriers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1dQtQFaAcw&feature=relmfu
I think that film should be mandatory viewing for...
Forum: Triathlon
09-29-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By Rodion R

Beginner's Race near Berkeley or SF?

I would like to try my first triathlon but I have no idea where to start. So, I have a couple questions and would really appreciate it if you guys/girls could help me out.
I am kind of nuts about...
Forum: Triathlon
08-27-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,069
Posted By Rodion R

I've never raced triathlon or road but why not...

I've never raced triathlon or road but why not buy a used bike? You can buy top of the line "vintage" bikes for a lot less than some of the mid-range brand new offerings. I think Columbus SL, SLX,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,299
Posted By Rodion R

Dental work and hospital bills are a lot more...

Dental work and hospital bills are a lot more expensive than a replacement quill stem.

I don't think it takes a lot of failures to develop a poor reputation. Stems shouldn't fail.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,847
Posted By Rodion R

I'm using a vintage velo's (woolistic) jersey....

I'm using a vintage velo's (woolistic) jersey. I've been getting it soaked under the tap before I head out for a hot ride. I'm not sure how that affects the jersey but it certainly keeps me cooler. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,104
Posted By Rodion R

Wow. Looks like it hasn't been ridden since the...

Wow. Looks like it hasn't been ridden since the 60's. Pretty amazing time capsule.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 12:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,629
Posted By Rodion R

+1 on the Toshi straps. They are laminated and I...

+1 on the Toshi straps. They are laminated and I find the quality on par with Binda and Ale straps.

I don't think toe straps are archaic or a thing of the past. I understand that they are not only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-12, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By Rodion R

I had the same issue recently with those hoods...

I had the same issue recently with those hoods and some gran compe levers. The hole in the hoods wasn't big enough for the the adjuster so I just chopped off about a centimeter from the tops of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,645
Posted By Rodion R

What is it?

What is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Rodion R

Presta valve stems as replacement brake barrel adjusters

This may be a hair-brained idea but I thought I would share it anyway in the possibility that someone might find it useful. If not, perhaps someone will suggest a more feasible solution.

I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-12, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By Rodion R

It doesn't sound like you are missing any parts....

It doesn't sound like you are missing any parts. The adjuster will stay put after you run the cables. See the photo below.
http://www.raydobbins.com/mexicooro/photos/photo26.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,995
Posted By Rodion R

I've never had a problem like this but why not...

I've never had a problem like this but why not just hack away at the crank arm. I don't imagine it is of much use now anyway with the striped threads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,075
Posted By Rodion R

I found these nylon spacers pictured below at my...

I found these nylon spacers pictured below at my local hardware store. They allowed me to use the original chainring bolts without swapping out for shorter bolts. When I priced the shorter bolts at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,902
Posted By Rodion R

I called someone about two frames for sale on...

I called someone about two frames for sale on craigslist. No pictures, no price. They sounded like they were pretty nice. One was R-531 and the other Columbus SL. The guy suggested $250 on the phone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 02:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,340
Posted By Rodion R

According to verktyg AVA stems were not the only...

According to verktyg AVA stems were not the only ones that had a reputation for failure. The following quote is from the thread titled "My Gitane Tour de France build thread".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-12, 05:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,010
Posted By Rodion R

I've thought about calling one of mine "the hell...

I've thought about calling one of mine "the hell b*tch" like the horse in Lonesome dove.
I hope this post doesn't get me in trouble.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-12, 05:36 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 71,750
Posted By Rodion R

Colian by Colin Laing. ...

Colian by Colin Laing.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7612023016_1529445785.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72569507@N05/7612023016/)
100_8287...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 78,369
Posted By Rodion R

Some more pictures... ...

Some more pictures...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7612029796_f7ba7e31b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72569507@N05/7612029796/)
100_8277...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 78,369
Posted By Rodion R

Here's a Colian that I bought recently from a...

Here's a Colian that I bought recently from a fellow Bikeforums member. It's not set up exactly as I'd like yet but I figured I ought to take some pictures otherwise I may never get get around to it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 11:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,631
Posted By Rodion R

Ignoring air resistance and friction,...

Ignoring air resistance and friction, acceleration due to gravity is independent of mass. All objects will accelerate towards the earth's core at the same rate of 9.8m/s^2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 06:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,818
Posted By Rodion R

Suntour Superbe is Bad-a$$ ...

Suntour Superbe is Bad-a$$
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7578748546_15ee04f5f1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72569507@N05/7578748546/)
100_8240...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,631
Posted By Rodion R

Take of the Campy bits. That should slow you down...

Take of the Campy bits. That should slow you down a little.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-12, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,266
Posted By Rodion R

Two words: Candle wax. It works for me

Two words: Candle wax.
It works for me
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-12, 01:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,579
Posted By Rodion R

a) Many folks claim that tubulars have a superior...

a) Many folks claim that tubulars have a superior ride quality. The downside is that they are typically more expensive, harder to install, and more difficult to repair. Nevertheless I think they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By Rodion R

Those flutes on the stem seem like they are just...

Those flutes on the stem seem like they are just begging to be painted. I really like the look of painted flutes and cut outs on the components. Ray Dobbins and Drillium Dude have done some really...
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