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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,082
Posted By Trakhak

General might be the section where you most...

General might be the section where you most frequently see thread death spirals involving two or more indefatigable posters flailing purses, but C&V isn't far behind. For relaxing, collegial threads,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3,864
Views: 472,575
Posted By Trakhak

I've often thought that a professor teaching a...

I've often thought that a professor teaching a course in logical reasoning would do well to assign students the task of reading through this thread. Plenty of failures of logic in various flavors,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,168
Posted By Trakhak

Those are both great looks. Thanks for posting....

Those are both great looks. Thanks for posting. Always interesting to see a fresh take on cycling clothing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,168
Posted By Trakhak

I searched for "PAS normal," expecting nothing,...

I searched for "PAS normal," expecting nothing, but it turns out that PAS Normal Studios is a cycling clothing company. (The OP lowercasing the "n" in "Normal" was a nice obfuscating touch.) That...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,497
Posted By Trakhak

But that was as it should be, because silver is...

But that was as it should be, because silver is the only good choice. Science!

Kidding. As long as I can still go into any auto dealership and buy a car with chrome bumpers, I'm good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 248
Posted By Trakhak

If you want an exact replacement, look on the...

If you want an exact replacement, look on the Reynolds Wheels website.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By Trakhak

The move to aluminum forks was interesting. My...

The move to aluminum forks was interesting. My guess is that Trek was courting the European touring market, where aluminum forks are accepted better than they are here. For example, among the bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,034
Posted By Trakhak

The OP has no bin full of parts and very little...

The OP has no bin full of parts and very little experience working on bikes. Maybe the next one after this first bike is the one the OP should buy as a frame and build up. For now, the fewer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,082
Posted By Trakhak

That's not a lugged frame.

That's not a lugged frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,034
Posted By Trakhak

I second that suggestion. In the U.S.,...

I second that suggestion.

In the U.S., anyway, high-quality complete vintage steel bikes are now often listed on Facebook Market, Craigslist, etc., at near-giveaway prices that are not much higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,758
Posted By Trakhak

All the pros were riding the same gear ranges in...

All the pros were riding the same gear ranges in that era. All the racers I rode with used the same gear ranges as the pros. (One teammate used 44/18 as his low gear for even the hilliest races and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,758
Posted By Trakhak

Quoting: "In 1980, he was forced to abandon...

Quoting:

"In 1980, he was forced to abandon the Tour because of a bad knee and was forced to miss the Tour in 1983 because of a knee operation."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,864
Views: 472,575
Posted By Trakhak

That explains why helmetless brakeless fixie...

That explains why helmetless brakeless fixie ninjas are invariably the most cautious cyclists of all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By Trakhak

It's a time-honored design. From 1892: ...

It's a time-honored design. From 1892:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/V2QAAOSwRTxlfbpJ/s-l1600.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 194
Posted By Trakhak

Thanks. Not laces, though. The wide Northwave...

Thanks. Not laces, though. The wide Northwave shoes I bought use a new version of the Boa windup wire closure system, and the inside of the windup dial bulges inward a bit. Not much; just enough to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By Trakhak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyRWboKYqyE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyRWboKYqyE
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 450
Posted By Trakhak

Or not. I'm 72, use drops and aero bars happily...

Or not. I'm 72, use drops and aero bars happily for many hours per ride, and have never stretched or done core work. I always wonder why people think those exercises are necessary. Maybe if you don't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 194
Posted By Trakhak

Just last week I received a pair of (discounted)...

Just last week I received a pair of (discounted) Northwave MTB shoes I'd ordered from Backcountry's site. Northwave offers both standard and wide models. I ordered 42 wide.

I've already done a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 859
Posted By Trakhak

Load-bearing small-diameter titanium beams can be...

Load-bearing small-diameter titanium beams can be suspect, too. Stronger than aluminum, but weaker than steel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,497
Posted By Trakhak

The photo is from the link I provided---a fatigue...

The photo is from the link I provided---a fatigue test of 13 high-end frames in various materials. So no cyclists were harmed.

It's a very interesting article, with non-intuitive results. (All the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By Trakhak

The story is actually even better than that....

The story is actually even better than that. After the story of Specialized going after the Montreal bike shop over the Roubaix name hit the news, Fuji's management pointed out to Specialized that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By Trakhak

:lol: Brand Spotlight: Trek Bicycle Cements...

:lol:

Brand Spotlight: Trek Bicycle Cements Its Position As Most Trusted Bicycle Brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,497
Posted By Trakhak

Looks familiar. From this page...

Looks familiar.

From this page (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/frame_fatigue_test.htm):

The myth of indestructibility collapses: Relatively early, considering the price and the high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,690
Posted By Trakhak

Dave Moulton said on his blog some years ago...

Dave Moulton said on his blog some years ago that, after several years of sizing customers to his frames, he arrived at the conclusion that the customer's height was almost always a reliable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 414
Posted By Trakhak

Probably represents the difference in...

Probably represents the difference in density/formulation of the saddle's base material between the saddle they originally weighed and later production runs.

The OP might get more-useful opinions...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By Trakhak

First post from "talkingspree" - 87% AI...

First post from "talkingspree" - 87% AI generated. An ill portent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,690
Posted By Trakhak

No need to risk permanently damaging the bike's...

No need to risk permanently damaging the bike's paint job. Go to a local bike shop or co-op and grab a few of the punctured tubes that they throw out most days. Split them lengthwise, wrap the frame...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 933
Posted By Trakhak

Many people forget that that 25-km (short) time...

Many people forget that that 25-km (short) time trial was largely downhill, with a tailwind along much of the course. And, more importantly, that Lemond was using Scott aero bars (and was the first...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 933
Posted By Trakhak

The Cycling Highlights channel carved its niche...

The Cycling Highlights channel carved its niche by making videos that are insinuatingly nasty (for current riders whose results are amazing but, as the old song says, have "a name that a shame never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 739
Posted By Trakhak

Good question. Perhaps not cheating, technically,...

Good question. Perhaps not cheating, technically, but contrary to the spirit of good sportsmanship.

Did a search and found this article...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 739
Posted By Trakhak

An issue of a bike magazine that I read in the...

An issue of a bike magazine that I read in the late '60's or early '70's reported the rumor that some riders on some teams were known to cheat while racing in the Alps by being handed up "water"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,053
Posted By Trakhak

And paragraphs. Not a criticism of the OP....

And paragraphs.

Not a criticism of the OP. Just suggesting that the chances of getting help from knowledgeable people here increase if you make your posts easier to read.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,475
Posted By Trakhak

That's a bit confusing. Your previous two...

That's a bit confusing. Your previous two comparisons, in the same paragraph, were 8.4 versus 8.5 kg (acceptable) and 6.4 versus 8.5 kg (unacceptable). Your post above referenced the first of the two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,945
Posted By Trakhak

Look at it the other way around....how much...

Look at it the other way around....how much better handling and lighter could carbon forks be if they did not have to have the strength needed to handle disc brakes?

granted all is difficult to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,133
Posted By Trakhak

Yep. Also, I don't think Trek ever produced an...

Yep. Also, I don't think Trek ever produced an aluminum 520. And none of their aluminum bikes that I remember had discrete-looking steel-ish welds like those in the pictures. Pretty sure Trek's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,945
Posted By Trakhak

People around here don't like the word...

People around here don't like the word "obsolete." Brace yourself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By Trakhak

Even cheaper, and you can start today - avoid...

Even cheaper, and you can start today - avoid using the smallest rear sprocket with the middle or small chainring. For greatest small-sprocket life, shift to the large chainring rather than always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,945
Posted By Trakhak

The OP is apparently now sitting back and...

The OP is apparently now sitting back and enjoying the fireworks. I've never understood what's fun about riling people up over irreconcilable differences, but then I've never watched daytime TV.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,945
Posted By Trakhak

Coincidentally, I just read a comment by Ralf...

Coincidentally, I just read a comment by Ralf Hutter of Kraftwerk, on the topic of rock musicians hating synths and modern techno music. He said that when those musicians go to dentists they expect...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By Trakhak

Ever wonder why pros sometimes switch bikes in...

Ever wonder why pros sometimes switch bikes in time trials that include a big climb? Why not ride the bike with lighter wheels from the start?

RChung once or twice provided a link to study results...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,295
Posted By Trakhak

One of the few posts in this thread I wish I...

One of the few posts in this thread I wish I could like multiple times.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,295
Posted By Trakhak

In what way were those Campy Record or Chorus rim...

In what way were those Campy Record or Chorus rim brakes lacking? I've seen them but never used them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,945
Posted By Trakhak

So what's your point?

So what's your point?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,295
Posted By Trakhak

An additional factor: as in many other categories...

An additional factor: as in many other categories (the example of the highest-performance cars comes mind), the machines that require the greatest investment in high tech are the ones that are bought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 984
Posted By Trakhak

The frame is probably the most durable part of...

The frame is probably the most durable part of the Walmart bike. Seems a shame to throw it away. Your reasoning seems sound enough, otherwise.

One reason to consider keeping the frame: your kids...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,696
Posted By Trakhak

I rode/raced on tubulars exclusively from 1964 to...

I rode/raced on tubulars exclusively from 1964 to about 1990, and I don't remember my clinchers, once I made the transition, being noticeably inferior to tubulars for cornering. I'd crashed enough...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,295
Posted By Trakhak

Same wheelbase? After stack and reach, that's the...

Same wheelbase? After stack and reach, that's the number I look at next. Actually, come to think of it, that's the first number I look at after the nominal size designation. If it's not within a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,696
Posted By Trakhak

Again, the perfect amount of "believable." Well...

Again, the perfect amount of "believable." Well played.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Trakhak

That article was posted on April Fool's Day. ...

That article was posted on April Fool's Day.

From the article:"What if participants go over the speed limit, we hear you ask? The CTM has it covered, with a fleet of XL Bully ‘pacer dogs’ on hand....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 431
Posted By Trakhak

Cannondale did private-label frames for L.L. Bean...

Cannondale did private-label frames for L.L. Bean and possibly other mail-order catalog companies but not for other bike companies. (Easy to spot: U.S. Cannondales had smoothly ground welds.) Caloi...
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