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Posted By roadcrankr

In my opinion, not worth restoring. Even if you...

In my opinion, not worth restoring. Even if you bought it for $1, replacing tires, tubes, cables, etc. will cost you dearly.
Puch made some 531 double-butted framesets of much higher quality, but...
03-28-24, 10:44 AM
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Views: 181
Posted By roadcrankr

I like vintage brake calipers. '71 Nuovo Record...

I like vintage brake calipers. '71 Nuovo Record and '93 Dura Ace.
...
03-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 188
Posted By roadcrankr

Not sure if SRAM pins the cogs together on the...

Not sure if SRAM pins the cogs together on the 1170, but they did this on their highest end cassette that I use.
If you seek weight savings, you can often find lightweight 8sp versions online or...
03-27-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By roadcrankr

I believe you need to use the spacer (that came...

I believe you need to use the spacer (that came with a new cassette) for it to work on 8 or 9 speed freehubs.
Conversely, Shimano took a brief departure with their 7800 freehub, making only 7800...
03-27-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 270
Posted By roadcrankr

Nice score on the Klein. Excellent framesets. ...

Nice score on the Klein. Excellent framesets.
You might tackle a caliper rebuild, front and rear. It could result in smoother operation.
Also, remember to put a tiny dab of grease on where the...
03-25-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,370
Posted By roadcrankr

Maybe just swapping the saddle, using clipless,...

Maybe just swapping the saddle, using clipless, and installing cushy bar tape could increase comfort.
Still slightly sacrilegious, but possibly less noticeable. Or keep the ride short, like I do...
03-25-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 337
Posted By roadcrankr

Hopefully he returned your dollar bill! I...

Hopefully he returned your dollar bill! I "loaned" a friend a ten-spot, once, and pestered him to pay me back! :bike:
03-25-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 337
Posted By roadcrankr

Definitely. I enjoy performing bike maintenance,...

Definitely. I enjoy performing bike maintenance, down to hubs, headsets, chains, bottom bracketts, etc.
Never dreamed of any sort of issue arising on the saddle rail clamps. Bizarre problem for me!...
03-24-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,036
Posted By roadcrankr

Solid time, Terry. When I raced ABLA as an...

Solid time, Terry. When I raced ABLA as an intermediate in the 70's, I trained on that climb.
As a sprinter type, my best clocked at 1:33, while my climbing brother could dip below 1:30.
The older...
03-24-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 337
Posted By roadcrankr

Unexpected mechanical malfunction - feel free to share yours

My saddle began shifting around on me, out of the blue about four weeks back.
I tightened the bolt roughly a couple foot pounds of torque, which worked for a number of rides.
Then it suddenly did...
03-22-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,044
Posted By roadcrankr

You're correct, PeteHski. Companies amortize...

You're correct, PeteHski. Companies amortize their R&D over several years of tire sales.
So, if Conti incurs, say, $10 million to develop their GP5k, they include that as part of their production...
03-21-24, 08:47 PM
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Views: 352,211
Posted By roadcrankr

I took to the mountains above Claremont and...

I took to the mountains above Claremont and Glendora, going up Baldy Road to Glendora Ridge Road (GRR) then down Glendora Mountain Road (GMR).
Forty-plus miles with around 5,000 feet of elevation...
03-21-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 762
Posted By roadcrankr

I own a much thicker cable lock with the same...

I own a much thicker cable lock with the same 4-digit combo setup.
Somebody gave it to me, but did not know the combination. His friend used it to lock a motorcycle.
I managed to "pick it" within...
03-19-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,044
Posted By roadcrankr

I could not finalize an order, despite checking...

I could not finalize an order, despite checking all their boxes and loading all necessary info.
With a few of you offering encouragement, I placed an order today for several tires, chains, bar tape,...
03-19-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,201
Posted By roadcrankr

Maybe I missed it, but a few matters did not...

Maybe I missed it, but a few matters did not become clear to me.
1. How did they select participants? (Random, volunteers, paid, sickly, etc.)
2. What type and how many of the study's individuals...
03-18-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,044
Posted By roadcrankr

You experienced success with bikeinn? Great...

You experienced success with bikeinn? Great prices listed, but I could never finalize an order. Seems like a scam to me.
03-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By roadcrankr

Shoot. Is that a Galmozzi thang? Never knew they...

Shoot. Is that a Galmozzi thang? Never knew they put a stamp there! Pretty cool.
03-17-24, 10:18 PM
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Views: 401
Posted By roadcrankr

Fantastic project. My brother rode a Galmozzi...

Fantastic project. My brother rode a Galmozzi fifty years ago. Beautiful framesets.
Any reason for leaving that seat tube ding?
03-17-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,310
Posted By roadcrankr

Calling it a hip pack makes it a little more hip!...

Calling it a hip pack makes it a little more hip!
I dunno...years ago when I tried one (a fanny pack!) for a couple rides, it bugged me. Dork factor, too.
Jersey pockets work great for me - even...
03-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,036
Posted By roadcrankr

The Tour of California ran through various routes...

The Tour of California ran through various routes here in Socal since 2012 or so.
A bunch of the riders used Strava, posting insane segment times on level or upward sections.
Their times cover the...
03-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 278
Posted By roadcrankr

Difficult situation for you. Tri bike with an...

Difficult situation for you. Tri bike with an ovalized collar and low production quantities.
I recommend approaching Ritchey to see if they kept a stash.
I took the below screenshot of an old...
03-13-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,036
Posted By roadcrankr

Sometimes I look at my 65-69 category - mostly...

Sometimes I look at my 65-69 category - mostly after a huge uphill sprint effort that placed me in the high-hundreds overall!
Makes me feel better about a top ten for my age group. Today, I earned...
03-13-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 294
Posted By roadcrankr

I thought Ergon manufactured in Germany and...

I thought Ergon manufactured in Germany and Vittoria in Thailand.
If that's a KMC chain, it might come from Taiwan.
Spokes and rims used to get made in various parts of Europe.
Gotta find...
03-13-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 294
Posted By roadcrankr

Quite the international flair, with many...

Quite the international flair, with many countries covered. USA, too, if Salsa made that stem here. :giver:
03-11-24, 09:19 PM
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Posted By roadcrankr

How times change, huh? I ride a 50/34 compact...

How times change, huh? I ride a 50/34 compact with an 11-30 cassette. Recently expanded from a 28.
Ended up using my new bail-out gear a fair number of times! We were out of our minds to climb...
03-11-24, 08:33 PM
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Posted By roadcrankr

For starters, I would've recommended applying...

For starters, I would've recommended applying some rust remover on various components during the powder coating process.
Maybe she likes the patina. lol For Pete's Sake, at least some new bar tape.
03-11-24, 07:06 PM
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Views: 352,211
Posted By roadcrankr

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at...

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at about the 3,500 foot level.
The sun disappeared behind the clouds, making for a somewhat frigid descent.
My best climbing days are a distant memory...
03-11-24, 06:55 PM
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Posted By roadcrankr

Very rare Ti stem. Moreso than my Cinelli Grammo...

Very rare Ti stem. Moreso than my Cinelli Grammo Ti. Dean made terrific frames, of course.
03-10-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 890
Posted By roadcrankr

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause...

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause a driver several seconds of delay and they go ballistic.
I rode down a slightly twisty road recently, with six vehicles ahead of me and maybe two...
03-10-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By roadcrankr

Sounds like a straight swap to me. And moving the...

Sounds like a straight swap to me. And moving the FD down a few millimeters.
You can recover much of the cost by eBaying the 52/36 as a new take-off, as long as you avoid putting any miles on it....
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Views: 344
Posted By roadcrankr

Fantastic frameset. Throw a photo up here, man. ...

Fantastic frameset. Throw a photo up here, man.
And, its a "fork," not "forks." :)
03-09-24, 11:47 AM
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Posted By roadcrankr

Looks to me like somebody attempted to remove the...

Looks to me like somebody attempted to remove the cable from the entry point.
Makes me think if you can re-insert it so it comes out the left side of the shifter.
Then pull on the cable until the...
03-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 497
Posted By roadcrankr

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing,...

I hear ya and mostly feel the exact same thing, even after fifty years and a quarter-million cycling miles.
Trusting motorists only goes so far, though. My ride yesterday proved the final straw in...
03-08-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 497
Posted By roadcrankr

Thanks for those links, which did not pop up...

Thanks for those links, which did not pop up during my various searches.
I like the ideas put forth within my thread, as well. Right now making me lean towards a helmet mount version.
And I...
03-07-24, 06:23 PM
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Posted By roadcrankr

I managed a nice late-morning forty-miler in my...

I managed a nice late-morning forty-miler in my favorite cool & cloudy weather.
At 4 o'clock, the skies unleashed hail and huge downpours, here near the bottom of GMR.
Crazy! So happy we replaced...
03-07-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 497
Posted By roadcrankr

Considering a rearview mirror

Riding almost all solo nowadays, after retiring last year, and going when the weather suits me.
I ride mostly low-traffic roads with a decent shoulder, with occasional busier streets mixed in....
03-01-24, 06:59 PM
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Views: 2,584
Posted By roadcrankr

Personally, I never use Shimano's coated cables....

Personally, I never use Shimano's coated cables. The coating comes off too easily and can impact cable movement.
If you don't feel up to the task, take it back to the shop and demand they replace it...
02-29-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,584
Posted By roadcrankr

Definitely the shifter. Sensitive to gummy grease...

Definitely the shifter. Sensitive to gummy grease or a piece of grit.
You missed the best time to perform a thorough cleaning during cable & housing replacement.
As a last resort, one can find new...
02-28-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,139
Posted By roadcrankr

45,000 miles Strava history for me. Mounted on my...

45,000 miles Strava history for me. Mounted on my stem with a Quad Loc.
I hang a rechargeable battery off my bar, with a cable to keep my iPhone fully charged for 4 hours plus.
Screen on the entire...
02-28-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,718
Posted By roadcrankr

True story joke: At the end of a hard group...

True story joke:
At the end of a hard group ride, another cyclist came up to me, saying "Hey, Frank, fast pace today. I almost thought you came off the back."
Me: "Hey, turn around for a second....
02-27-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 317
Posted By roadcrankr

When Caltrans closes GMR, they simply put gates...

When Caltrans closes GMR, they simply put gates down at either end.
Over the past five years, I saw gates down a dozen times. Just dismount and heave your bike over.
Highly doubt any ice patches...
02-27-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,652
Posted By roadcrankr

Hopefully, the weatherman got it wrong, as they...

Hopefully, the weatherman got it wrong, as they predict cold and rainy conditions on the 2nd & 3rd.
When I ride one of my vintage bikes, I avoid even the tiniest puddles.
Might consider tagging...
02-27-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,809
Posted By roadcrankr

From my experience, I found the rear DA 7410...

From my experience, I found the rear DA 7410 shifted perfectly. Once dialed in, of course.
The front derailleur - as somebody pointed out, not so much so. Regardless, everything worked better than...
02-26-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By roadcrankr

A fellow member stepped forward to assist in my...

A fellow member stepped forward to assist in my time of need. :beer:
Thanks, everyone, for ideas and support.
02-26-24, 04:52 PM
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Views: 267,320
Posted By roadcrankr

Looking for a facilitator near New Haven CT. ...

Looking for a facilitator near New Haven CT.
Here's my thread ==> Help from anyone near Branford, CT, please - Bike Forums...
02-26-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By roadcrankr

Still looking for a BF member for assistance in...

Still looking for a BF member for assistance in coastal Connecticut near New Haven.
The bike shop location is in Branford - or a couple miles from New Haven.
Spoke with them today and they will...
02-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By roadcrankr

I just found a spare washer. PM me and I will...

I just found a spare washer. PM me and I will mail it to you.
This comes off an identical DA headset like yours, and fits in the cutout.
The headset came with a used fork I bought on eBay many...
02-26-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By roadcrankr

You might also try to find a used headset on eBay...

You might also try to find a used headset on eBay or your LBS. Either the entire thing or the piece you need.
Used versions became plentiful when threadless arrived on the market. Good luck.
02-25-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By roadcrankr

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I...

Yeah, Plonz, you own an earlier DA version. I just popped open a NIB 7410. No cutout like Steel1 said.
I imagine a large generic lock washer will work, if the aesthetics don't bother you.
Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,431
Posted By roadcrankr

I posted a similar problem to the forum last...

I posted a similar problem to the forum last year. Received many good suggestions.
Insoles helped slightly, but the best solution involved going to larger shoes. From 42.5 to 43, without insoles....
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