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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,235
Posted By Lscico

I mostly ride early mornings. 20-30 miles...

I mostly ride early mornings. 20-30 miles weekdays, between 16 (very easy) to 18 (brisk) mph.

I don’t eat anything. Maybe coffee and water.

If I’m going over 30 I pack an Rx Bar (that’s the one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,370
Posted By Lscico

Rebuilt 1990 RB-1

I went through this last year. I had my old rb-1 laying about. One thing lead to another....
you can put modern components on old bikes. Yours should be especially easy because it’s later 90s so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 03:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

Top and sides. Just touches.

Top and sides. Just touches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 03:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,259
Posted By Lscico

Oops. I did now that you mention it. Scratch my...

Oops. I did now that you mention it.
Scratch my comment. That bike is worth saving.

Doesn't even look like it needs a 300 overhaul. Probably a quick tuneup.

I had in mind a recent experience...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,259
Posted By Lscico

I'm all for restoring vintage 80s and 90s bikes....

I'm all for restoring vintage 80s and 90s bikes. I've done that myself, but its a hobby and these aren't my primary rides. Just something fun I (literally) sink my money into. But, IMHO, in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-20, 08:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

So just today, I was working on my Seven and saw...

So just today, I was working on my Seven and saw a pair of 32s on the wall. I remembered that article I sent and thought ‘hey give it a shot and put those on the RB1’. No go. Rubs just a wee bit but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/7165125/198...

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/7165125/1989-bridgestone-rb1-review-sheldon-brown

This contemporary review of the RB-1 says it was designed for upto 700x32 for winter training.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

I just measured with wheel on. Existing tire...

I just measured with wheel on. Existing tire measures 25.5cm. It looks like 28s will fit with the 105 brake I’ve got. Couldn’t really get the caliper in there to measure across the brake inner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

I’ve got 700x25s on it. I agree might go to 28...

I’ve got 700x25s on it. I agree might go to 28 but haven’t tried. If I had some I’d give it a try as I think this bike would make a great gravel ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,443
Posted By Lscico

My 0.02$

GCN did a video on this. They took an old aluminum Trek USPS aluminum and tested against a ‘super bike’, aka a 10k$ carbon.

difference was huge.

They then stripped the old bike and put modern...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-19, 04:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,619
Posted By Lscico

Hi. I'm in the same situation. Considering...

Hi. I'm in the same situation. Considering upgrading from my 2015 Trek Emonda carbon road bike. That frame was a replacement by Trek for a 2012 Madone I had that developed a crack in the frame.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,790
Posted By Lscico

I rebuilt an 89 Bridgestone RB1 with silver 105...

I rebuilt an 89 Bridgestone RB1 with silver 105 5800 (tel:105 5800). A few bumps in the road but turned out great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

Thank you. Yes, it came out better than expected....

Thank you. Yes, it came out better than expected. Fun project.

Bike rides great.

And you’re right. These bikes can handle new components quite well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

Voila.

Voila.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1770/eea0c51a_13e8_4d2c_8ae9_812820737080_2075fab1ed1f75ab0c6768bcea4e3a77f4bbb027.jpeghttps://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-18, 04:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

Sorry but I forgot to answer the other guy. ...

Sorry but I forgot to answer the other guy.

Emonda has force 10. Wouldn’t be an upgrade over the 105 I’ve got in it now. Though a little lighter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-18, 05:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

All, I posted back in 7/21 about my 89 RB-1...

All,

I posted back in 7/21 about my 89 RB-1 and a rebuild I was considering. Project completed last weekend and I’ve got about 60 miles on it so far this week. Here’s how it went.

Stripped it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,124
Posted By Lscico

Looks like I’m a year late to this party but here...

Looks like I’m a year late to this party but here goes my 0.02$.

I have a ‘90 red RB-1 I bought new back then and raced and did club rides. It’s got all original stuff on it. Paint looks great. ...
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