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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 334
Posted By 79pmooney

If I were to follow this advice, my rides would...

If I were to follow this advice, my rides would be slower, upwind harder and my rides less fun. I still ride the low back I worked on in my racing days. (Well, not that low, but close.) Ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 334
Posted By 79pmooney

All my bikes have saddles down by the nose but...

All my bikes have saddles down by the nose but not by a lot. This has been true for me near forever. Allows me to ride with my back low and near straight with my hips rotated back and my torso and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 410
Posted By 79pmooney

A longer stem will slow the steering down, ...

A longer stem will slow the steering down, Whether that is good or bad depends on how quick the bike steers and what level of quick steering you want or are comfortable with.

Far more important -...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 718
Posted By 79pmooney

The Cycling News Live Updates talked of him...

The Cycling News Live Updates talked of him pedaling slowly in a huge gear, bogging down late on the flat, perhaps because the wind built, then simply not having it on for the finishing hills. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 718
Posted By 79pmooney

I found this TT rather amusing to follow. Bikes...

I found this TT rather amusing to follow. Bikes set up with enormous gears. Like gaining a few seconds on the flat is going to offset doing a 16% grade on wasted legs. Race leader appeared to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 877
Posted By 79pmooney

I simply use Zephal HP or HPX pumps because they...

I simply use Zephal HP or HPX pumps because they work. Failures are so rare I feel zero need to carry anything else. (Last failure was on a group ride when I lent it to someone after I tired of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,907
Posted By 79pmooney

I'm a space case. I always lose at least one...

I'm a space case. I always lose at least one part. So I have to remove two links and risk the big-big ugly. (Less ugly because the chain is so clean, but still ...)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,681
Posted By 79pmooney

Yes. Sturmey-Archer made a 3-speed hub that was...

Yes. Sturmey-Archer made a 3-speed hub that was fix gear in all three gears. I believe they still do.

Bah! When I answer a quote from my email, I don't see responses until I post or view the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 362
Posted By 79pmooney

A thought. If a longer stem could work for you...

A thought. If a longer stem could work for you fit-wise, it would slow the steering of the Surely Straggler, possibly to a level you consider "sweet". (I ride very long stems for good fit with arms...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,681
Posted By 79pmooney

There's nothing wrong about using one's legs to...

There's nothing wrong about using one's legs to slow fix gears. It is hard on my knees. So I just "coast" at whatever RPM is required. ("Coasting" is one of the most valuable skills fix gears impart....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,536
Posted By 79pmooney

As set up for flat ground riding. Only using the...

As set up for flat ground riding. Only using the middle and inside chairings. Current DS cog is an 18; flipped around so it lines up with the 42 middle, not the 46 outer. NDS is the 17-21 double....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,681
Posted By 79pmooney

It's all about the fix gear. I simply love it! ...

It's all about the fix gear. I simply love it! Freewheels are "not fixed". They have all sorts of other advantages but the pure joy of the fix gear is never there. And to this day, the only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,057
Posted By 79pmooney

Added that fourth thing. A 25c tubular (that...

Added that fourth thing. A 25c tubular (that measured out exactly inflated to 110 psi brand new) came to a stop in one revolution; bike on the stand. My Pro Miyata with a very short Cyclone sidepull...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-08-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By 79pmooney

The 40 cm bar lived on my Mooney for half its...

The 40 cm bar lived on my Mooney for half its (mileage) life. Beautiful, a bend my hands loved (a bend Nitto copied on my Fuji Pro that felt perfect from day one). Bars spent may years with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By 79pmooney

The dark side. At the bike shop I worked in my...

The dark side. At the bike shop I worked in my '70s racing days, we would try to convince male buyers to upgrade to DTs or bar ends if we thought they might be open to it. (We had in mind the "what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,332
Posted By 79pmooney

The bike of my avatar photo came with a Chris...

The bike of my avatar photo came with a Chris King Gripnut HS. It would not stay in adjustment. By 400 miles it was loose enough to rattle on tough roads. 600 miles was the absolute limit. I...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 857
Posted By 79pmooney

pambam, 1) you have to find out why you are...

pambam, 1) you have to find out why you are flatting. You might stumble on a fix not knowing but if you don't guess right (or just go out and buy what say poster Y suggests, you might well be just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,681
Posted By 79pmooney

Fix gear. Tensioners and derailleurs - no. Old...

Fix gear. Tensioners and derailleurs - no. Old school. I stop and use a 15mm Pedros Trixie which doubles to remove the lockring to change cogs. Carry a 20 oz chainwhip if I am going to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,239
Posted By 79pmooney

I was a bench warmer in all the sports I had to...

I was a bench warmer in all the sports I had to do in my school days except mediocre in cross-country and 2nd string hockey goalie that played every time #1 got hurt. Summer after college, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,681
Posted By 79pmooney

I simply don't resist on the downhills. Not...

I simply don't resist on the downhills. Not healthy for my knees. Regular (excellent) caliper brakes are on all my fix gears and I have no qualms whatsoever about using them.



I am not sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,267
Posted By 79pmooney

But - the ruler doesn't even see the rollers. It...

But - the ruler doesn't even see the rollers. It measures only the pin to pin distance so roller slop never enters in. Only if the check tool has a way of not including roller slop is it anywhere...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-06-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,556
Posted By 79pmooney

I wonder if some of the frames that are claimed...

I wonder if some of the frames that are claimed to have "softened" from too high a welding temp have had material lost outside the welds. The then thinner material flexes more (since the modulus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,267
Posted By 79pmooney

As I understand it, the issue is that checker...

As I understand it, the issue is that checker that only looks a few links is inherently prone to error - unless it independently measures roller wear or can bypass the roller wear. Again, as I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,907
Posted By 79pmooney

Another issue is - does the ritual and the...

Another issue is - does the ritual and the equipment needed work for you (and possibly those who live with you). The possible need to do it on the chain's schedule, not yours? For me, no. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-06-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 258
Posted By 79pmooney

Deceptive title. It suggest we do evening...

Deceptive title. It suggest we do evening exercises if we don't want to live 'till morning. I read your post because I exercise late and do want do live. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 23,396
Posted By 79pmooney

That wasn't much of a corner ans he wasn't going...

That wasn't much of a corner ans he wasn't going very fast. Rubber, even deflated rubber on that smooth asphalt should have done fine. But aluminum would be scary as s***. I know. I've done it. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-05-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,272
Posted By 79pmooney

I haven't ridden a motorcycle. But I'm thinking...

I haven't ridden a motorcycle. But I'm thinking bicycles and motorcycles are like small sailboats and large ones. Small boats teach you to sail by instinct. Things happen fast, especially the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 23,396
Posted By 79pmooney

But riding the bumpy cobbles pavement, (I viewed...

But riding the bumpy cobbles pavement, (I viewed that video) on the rubber of a tubular is easier (and less nerve-racking) than doing it on bare carbon (from Pogacar's words after). He was riding on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 624
Views: 23,396
Posted By 79pmooney

From Cycling News L9ive Updates: "Pogačar is...

From Cycling News L9ive Updates:

"Pogačar is just over 20" back on the Ineos Grenadiers led peloton. He has a front puncture and the tyre came off as he went round a bend. UAE Team Emirates get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 344
Posted By 79pmooney

Is the bolt extending through the hanger and...

Is the bolt extending through the hanger and hitting the 13 tooth cog?



So the SunRace FW sits further out than the Shimano? Still, I am surprised the low limit screw won't bring the RD cage a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 870
Posted By 79pmooney

Yup. This has been known for many years. Our...

Yup. This has been known for many years. Our love on derailleurs, weight obsession and marketing plus manufacturers' love of reduced costs between conception and the sales floor means those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 308
Posted By 79pmooney

You've got a 3. I was wrong about how that was...

You've got a 3. I was wrong about how that was done. I actually like my press fit idea better. No stress raising threads. But still, radically better than 1 and 2. (I wondered how they did the mate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,681
Posted By 79pmooney

Different brakes have different clearances on the...

Different brakes have different clearances on the underside. I just set up my second Pro Miyata with it's original very close DiaComp brakes. First thing I noticed if that there is much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,299
Posted By 79pmooney

Yeah, gears matter. But ... I rode the Mt...

Yeah, gears matter. But ... I rode the Mt Washington hill climb years ago. Geared the bike with a 28 1X and 13-21 FW, 12% lower than anyone with the then nearly "standard" 42-28 and Campy NR rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 308
Posted By 79pmooney

That fork - there were three generations. First...

That fork - there were three generations. First was a death trap with incredibly poor engineering. Second better but not great. Third finally had the detail that should have been there from the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-02-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 993
Posted By 79pmooney

Another thing to consider - narrower bars at the...

Another thing to consider - narrower bars at the hoods will make it harder and more tiring to do the push-pull on bars when out-of-the-saddle climbing. Maybe out of the saddle isn't something that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Posted By 79pmooney

It takes real skill to play a flute. You gotta...

It takes real skill to play a flute. You gotta get that wind stream just right. I'm guessing your helmet isn't al that different.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,681
Posted By 79pmooney

Racers were flipping their wheels for mountains...

Racers were flipping their wheels for mountains long before the derailleur. But more than that, I have to accept that at 59 years old plus (Did my first fix gear Cycle Oregon at 59), my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,985
Posted By 79pmooney

They've "shrunk" as in become shorter by design. ...

They've "shrunk" as in become shorter by design. I pulled out my custom fit jersey of my late '70s racing days last week. Got reminded how nice it was to reach back for pockets that aren't up in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,407
Posted By 79pmooney

VegasJen, my take? Fit rules. The job of a stem...

VegasJen, my take? Fit rules. The job of a stem is to put the handlebars where you need them to support your body as it functions as an engine to drive the bike in a manner that is comfortable and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By 79pmooney

That looks like an SKS designed answer...

That looks like an SKS designed answer incorporating the River City concept if not their hardware. (The River City brackets mean you can simply use the fenders you have. Granted, the saw cut you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,155
Posted By 79pmooney

Another possibility - see if there is a cycling...

Another possibility - see if there is a cycling club nearby that has rides for beginners. If they do, you will almost certainly be riding on roads, but on roads and in a group of experienced riders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,985
Posted By 79pmooney

I have 4 bikes that qualify and when I am on...

I have 4 bikes that qualify and when I am on them, I rarely want to be on anything else.

My 1979 Peter Mooney; now a classic fix gear roadster. A truly elegant ride in my favorite format.
My...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By 79pmooney

It isn't hard to cut the fenders and simply...

It isn't hard to cut the fenders and simply install River City Bicycles' Reacharound Fender Brackets. ($15) I'm guessing most modern bikes will also need Sheldon Fender Nuts. ($15.99) This will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By 79pmooney

Basically, any frame that has not has it done...

Basically, any frame that has not has it done will benefit. Not all new bikes have had the reaming and facing done properly. That said, buying the tools for one or two bikes is usually not worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,035
Posted By 79pmooney

If you are not running brifters, you could simply...

If you are not running brifters, you could simply get Tektro levers. Most, maybe all the current ones come with releases. Good levers and some of us find them very comfortable. Not expensive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By 79pmooney

In my upbringing and coming to proper road speed...

In my upbringing and coming to proper road speed so I could consider racing, there were three huge upgrades. Each one took me to a new level. The first came in two steps. Toestraps. And pulling...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By 79pmooney

Great story! And, yup, that's what so many of us...

Great story! And, yup, that's what so many of us did. (For me, until my knee issues. Then once I found the toe-in, I simply copied that to the next pair.)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By 79pmooney

I just scanned the posts so maybe what I am about...

I just scanned the posts so maybe what I am about to say is already said: SPDs and SPD-SLs are fundamentally different pedals from completely different roots. SPDs were designed for mountain...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 579
Posted By 79pmooney

The '80s Japanese bikes were often designed...

The '80s Japanese bikes were often designed around 27" wheels. Put 700c's on and you have room for big tires and fenders. I've used a Japanese built Schwinn, a Sekine, a Miyata 610 and now a US but...
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