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02-24-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,716
Posted By markmdavis

I like wearing toe straps for security but also...

I like wearing toe straps for security but also because it is easy to get your foot out of them easily. I do not think I would like the added difficulty of cleats. I have been looking at the SYLVAN...
02-24-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,716
Posted By markmdavis

Best bike shoes for flat pedals

I would like to ride my '88 Bianchi road bike with flat pedals with the option of using pedal straps. I am not interested in clip-less pedals. What should I be looking for in a good supportive bike...
02-02-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks for the Velobase link, Wildwood. Excellent...

Thanks for the Velobase link, Wildwood. Excellent resource! It leads me to believe I think I have the Campy Victory S3 made in 1988.
02-02-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

Campy RD in climbing mode showing the Wolftooth...

Campy RD in climbing mode showing the Wolftooth Roadlink in action:
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02-02-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

My friend Scott found me a NOS Campagnolo 52T (in...

My friend Scott found me a NOS Campagnolo 52T (in its original packaging no less). Here it is installed on my bike a few days ago together with the Gebhardt 36T. Today I installed a 14-34 7-spd...
01-26-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,252
Posted By markmdavis

Wow - that is a fabulous resource, and I never...

Wow - that is a fabulous resource, and I never heard of it before. Thanks a lot!
01-26-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

T-Mar, thank you for your detailed response. I...

T-Mar, thank you for your detailed response. I have just examined the headset and it IS Ofmega. That was a good hint. This bike has been around long enough that various parts may very well have...
01-24-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,945
Posted By markmdavis

That's a beautiful build, nlerner! What are you...

That's a beautiful build, nlerner! What are you using for a drivetrain? It looks like you have quite a wide spacing on the front. Also what are those comfortable looking tires? BTW, I totally...
01-23-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

Do these look like Victory components? (Apologies...

Do these look like Victory components? (Apologies for the pic quality)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/calipers_071d8dfbf24137cb20bb46136578ee945437a5e8.jpeg...
01-23-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks, rjhammett. Looks like a decent bike for...

Thanks, rjhammett. Looks like a decent bike for training which is exactly what I'm looking for. (I don't need a museum quality collectors item ;-))
01-23-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks for your help and the info, Bianchigirll....

Thanks for your help and the info, Bianchigirll. I am waiting to speak with the (now-retired) shop owner who knows this bike best. The shop replaced the stem at the request of the present owner who...
01-22-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

Does this photo of serial numbers give any...

Does this photo of serial numbers give any indication of the proper date?
...
01-22-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

thanks for your comments. The modern replacement...

thanks for your comments. The modern replacement stem is indeed a travesty and will be replaced by the original. (I’m also not crazy about the saddle). This bike has been maintained by my LBS for...
01-22-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By markmdavis

White Bianchi - what year?

Bianchi "bianco"??? I am interested in this nice white Bianchi road bike on consignment at my LBS. It has Campagnola brakes and drive train (14 spd). I have not found many (like 'any'!) white...
01-22-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,362
Posted By markmdavis

same here!

same here!
01-21-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,362
Posted By markmdavis

“New Olmo”? This has a very vintage look to my...

“New Olmo”? This has a very vintage look to
my eyes. Beautiful bike - never seen one before. Do you know its date? Brown accents make the blue frame ‘pop’!
01-21-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,252
Posted By markmdavis

It does look very similar, but no it is a "Belt"....

It does look very similar, but no it is a "Belt". Someone told me that it was a Japanese copy of the Brooks saddles, but I have found no more information on it. Maybe among our august membership...
01-19-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,252
Posted By markmdavis

In the last few days I switched out my Fuji's...

In the last few days I switched out my Fuji's vintage Belt saddle for a new Spoon Charge saddle and swapped flat MB bars for a set of Linus porteur bars. I am loving the new bars - they give you...
01-15-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

Merziac, I noticed that too. The previous owner...

Merziac, I noticed that too. The previous owner was 6'1" and apparently had the seat stem adjusted WAY up to the very last few millimeters. I was able to get the stem all the way down but not without...
01-15-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

What is "HB" (relative newbie to road bikes...

What is "HB" (relative newbie to road bikes here...)?
01-15-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks for the decals link, PilotFishBob, I...

Thanks for the decals link, PilotFishBob, I wondered where those might be available. Very nice looking bike!!!
01-15-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

thanks for the encouragement, merziac. It is...

thanks for the encouragement, merziac. It is inspiring to see what you’ve done with yours. It’s beautiful, even w/out decals! What color is that paint? Oh, and it looks like you have a more...
01-15-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

In this photo you can see the original paint...

In this photo you can see the original paint showing where I have begun to sand away the dreaded purple. Also you can see how nicely the chrome and alloy are cleaning up. These wheels are not the...
01-15-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

Note the 53/49t chainset. This is not going to...

Note the 53/49t chainset. This is not going to work for me in the hills of norrh-east Connecticut where I live!!!
01-15-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By markmdavis

Bottecchia project bike

Earlier this month I was gifted a '72 Bottecchia Professional bike that a friend of mine has had for years collecting rust in his basement. He bought it in the 80's from the original owner, and...
01-15-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks, Colonel. My thinking on the new saddle...

Thanks, Colonel. My thinking on the new saddle as follows:

1. Design - Classic looking design
2. Price - $35 as opposed to $100+ for Brooks B17
3. Weight - weighs about 1/2 of my previous...
01-15-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

The bike saddle is the new Spoon Charge saddle. ...

The bike saddle is the new Spoon Charge saddle. Very good looking, but taking awhile to break in.
...
01-15-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

Ah okay, I think I figured out how to do this -...

Ah okay, I think I figured out how to do this - 'export' the photo as a jpeg file to desktop, and move it from there.

...
01-15-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks, travbikeman, I like it too. Today's...

Thanks, travbikeman, I like it too.
Today's project was fitting 'porteur' bars from Linus Bikes to my Fuji Absolute 3.0 It took a while to get the angle and height of the bars just right, and...
12-21-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks, Chickenwings! Here’s a photo showing ...

Thanks, Chickenwings! Here’s a photo showing
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12-21-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1370/00f46835_3493_4329_afb6_259f850c45e1_a69a5c8bfc345aa59bd1eb924e0a22ba70e69a30.jpeg
This bike was in good shape. I replaced the chain,...
12-12-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By markmdavis

Here is a pic of my 2006 FUJI ABSOLUTE on our...

Here is a pic of my 2006 FUJI ABSOLUTE on our 'first date'. (Airline Trail, Hampton, CT). I am quite pleased with the way this bike handles, and it is very comfortable....
12-10-21, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks for the response, SpedFast, that is a...

Thanks for the response, SpedFast, that is a useful reference to know about. Based on my frame geometry, my bike is a 2006 (and I may have paid too much for it!).
12-10-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By markmdavis

Dating Fuji bike

Hi all,
Newbie here. Can anyone help me to date my Fuji Absolute 3.0 bike? I have not found much help on the Fuji site.
Thank you.
12-10-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,317
Posted By markmdavis

If you like a racy, light-weight, leather-look...

If you like a racy, light-weight, leather-look saddle for much less $$ than a Brooks, you might try the reasonably priced Charge Spoon saddle. I haven't tried it yet but it may well be my next...
12-10-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,117
Posted By markmdavis

I just picked up a Fuji Absoute 3.0 on FB...

I just picked up a Fuji Absoute 3.0 on FB Marketplace and love it!
11-05-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,816
Posted By markmdavis

Does anyone have any experience with the Bianchi...

Does anyone have any experience with the Bianchi Eros Mirage steel frame model from the 90's? It looks like a beautiful bike. I wonder if it has sufficient clearance for randonneur style tires. ...
11-05-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,721
Posted By markmdavis

Nice looking trail shot with fascinating use of...

Nice looking trail shot with fascinating use of shadows. Where is this?
11-02-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By markmdavis

Oh yeah, that's right. Thnx!

Oh yeah, that's right. Thnx!
11-02-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks, 3alarmer. I'm going to try it out.

Thanks, 3alarmer. I'm going to try it out.
Forum: Introductions
11-02-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 257
Posted By markmdavis

Thanks!

Thanks!
11-02-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By markmdavis

22-T cog for Raleigh 3-speed

I am restoring a 1973 Raleigh ladies Sport bike for my wife, and want to install a new 22-tooth cog on the original Sturmey-Archer hub. I see that 356cycles carries a "Sturmey Archer 1/8" 22t coaster...
Forum: Introductions
11-02-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 257
Posted By markmdavis

Greetings from the Quiet Corner

Hi all, Just joined Bike Forums hoping to learn a lot from all the experienced advice here. I recently bought a used Fuji Absolute which I am having a blast with (A step up and quite a few pounds...
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