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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,380
Posted By REV160

Happy for you, man. Enjoy it.

Happy for you, man. Enjoy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,592
Posted By REV160

This post reminds me of a time I was out riding...

This post reminds me of a time I was out riding and another rider went by in the other direction, wearing no shirt at all. Frankly, he was not going to show up as a model in GQ anytime if you get my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,592
Posted By REV160

if you're uncomfortable, it's too tight. That's...

if you're uncomfortable, it's too tight. That's not really hard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,066
Posted By REV160

The usual rule of thumb is to replace the...

The usual rule of thumb is to replace the cassette with every other new chain. The real shame is that it's always only the middle one or two cogs that have worn to the point that the chain skips on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,418
Posted By REV160

I've never understood these saddles. What...

I've never understood these saddles. What purpose does the obscene part that tilts downward serve? Seems to me it just prevents "riding the rivet" in a sprint because you might slide onto your top...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 9,007
Posted By REV160

Rule of thumb for a better than average condition...

Rule of thumb for a better than average condition runner and cyclist is that running burns about 3 to 4x more calories per mile than does cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,610
Posted By REV160

There are a number of not-for-profit entities...

There are a number of not-for-profit entities that serve a dual purpose. They train inner-city youngsters to become bike mechanics and they ship re-built bikes to poor countries, which enables rural...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,996
Posted By REV160

I always thought cranks lined up with seat tube...

I always thought cranks lined up with seat tube with pedal down was right. Then again, if the best part of your bike is its vintage Campy Super Record crankset, you might want the cranks horizontal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,604
Posted By REV160

Mineral spirits still work wonderfully. I rarely...

Mineral spirits still work wonderfully. I rarely soak anything. I'll put the part into something like a tupperware tub and then put a small amount of mineral spirts in a cup and using an old tooth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,748
Posted By REV160

I had a Volpe a while back with 28-38-48 triple...

I had a Volpe a while back with 28-38-48 triple and 12-27 9-speed with 700x32mm tires. I do not know what kind of steel; it was heavy, but it went anywhere easily. Another good choice in the more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,705
Posted By REV160

Depends on your pain tolerance. I did not do my...

Depends on your pain tolerance. I did not do my first century until I had a base of 150 miles per week for at least five weeks and at least two 75 mile training rides. But that's just me. Some say...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,847
Posted By REV160

First pull up next to the person and ask if they...

First pull up next to the person and ask if they mind if you jump on his wheel. If you go for more than a few minutes, offer to take turns with pulls. Never just jump on without letting a person...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,739
Posted By REV160

1. Raleigh Team Professional of Reynolds 753...

1. Raleigh Team Professional of Reynolds 753 tubing made at Raleigh's SBDU factory in Ilkeston, 1976-1987
2. Eddy Merckx 7-Eleven frame of Columbus TSX, late 1980's.
3. DeRosa Team Professional of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,844
Posted By REV160

I don't buy French bikes for the same reason I...

I don't buy French bikes for the same reason I don't buy French cars: the French copy no one , and no one copies the French. On the other hand, French food and French wine cannot be copied although...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,844
Posted By REV160

First choice: England for a Raleigh Team...

First choice: England for a Raleigh Team Professional of Reynolds 753 tubing from its SBDU shop.
Second choice: Italy for a DeRosa Professional of Columbus SLX
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,136
Posted By REV160

Rule # 5 would say to pick up your eyeball from...

Rule # 5 would say to pick up your eyeball from the road along with those bloody hunks of skin from your face, straighten out your handlebars, and finish the ride; but it would not say to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,530
Posted By REV160

I fully agree. If he is anal retentive,...

I fully agree.

If he is anal retentive, which is the proper term rather than anal (which is more of a hobby than a problem), then he'd be equally concerned that the skewer would be closed upward...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,136
Posted By REV160

I go over the straps for safety, not for looks. ...

I go over the straps for safety, not for looks. If you crash, you want your glasses to go flying off you rather than to be pushed into your eye or face possibly causing loss of sight or permanent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,705
Posted By REV160

I'm not sure about your theories and reasons, but...

I'm not sure about your theories and reasons, but I can agree that bike shop repair persons do seem less competent than in the past. I do a lot of my own wrenching more because I enjoy it than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,915
Posted By REV160

Much research has been done over the last few...

Much research has been done over the last few years leading to the conclusion that neither narrow tires nor high PSI air pressure produce more speed and actually produce less speed. Seems like 28mm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,184
Posted By REV160

Fixed gear mountain bike

I've a very old Specialized Rockhopper that was built with horizontal dropouts. I've used it as a fixie for winters and as a townie for years. Because the frame has 135mm dropouts and the flip/flop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 16,398
Posted By REV160

Not 1970's but definitely in 1980's

I rode a bike to commute to graduate school in Boston in the mid-1970's and did not. I did crash going over streetcar tracks, but fortunately did not hit my head. It was rush hour, and I was more...
Forum: Introductions
04-11-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By REV160

Just joined

Ride fixed gear bikes almost exclusively. Do most of my own maintenance. Periodically need some help with component repairs or replacements.
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