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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 179
Posted By genejockey

Is it the cold, perhaps making the plastic...

Is it the cold, perhaps making the plastic fragile?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 179
Posted By genejockey

On one of our C&V rides, one rider got a puncture...

On one of our C&V rides, one rider got a puncture in one of his tubulars. I can't remember whether he added sealant to the tire then, or already had it in the tire, but it sealed and he re-inflated...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

My preferred tape for final wrapping (once I'm...

My preferred tape for final wrapping (once I'm happy with things like brake lever placement, cable runs etc.) is Fizik Microtex 2mm. It has a nice leathery look while also being reasonably tough. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

It seemed like a really strange place when I was...

It seemed like a really strange place when I was there last month, but of course I only saw a small part of it. I was at a swanky hotel in the Seaport section, which was on Summer St, which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

I did a sew-on leather bar wrap on Mrs. Peel,...

I did a sew-on leather bar wrap on Mrs. Peel, which was a PITA, but looks great. I only did it because that's how the Lotus Supreme originally came in 1982. It's not especially good padding, though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 29,953
Posted By genejockey

Where Edgewood T's into Canada Rd, there's a rock...

Where Edgewood T's into Canada Rd, there's a rock wall. We meet at the little oak tree there.

The ride is about 28 miles through Woodside, Portola Valley, and Palo Alto and back, with a stop or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 29,953
Posted By genejockey

Okay, gang!! Make up ride tomorrow! Same Bat...

Okay, gang!! Make up ride tomorrow! Same Bat Time, same Bat Channel! See you at 10, if you're riding!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By genejockey

I took your advice. Just found a 1997 Zurich...

I took your advice. Just found a 1997 Zurich frame in my size, and for a reasonable price, so I grabbed it. It's got the silver to blue fade, rather than the later pseudo-traditional paneled paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

******' A. Just don't.

******' A. Just don't.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

Mrs. GJ and I ended up paying for the whole...

Mrs. GJ and I ended up paying for the whole wedding, which we felt was only fair since we held it 3000 miles from where our respective parents lived. But we didn't do The Big Wedding thing, either. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,978
Posted By genejockey

There still seem to be plenty of them around,...

There still seem to be plenty of them around, too. I just picked up a pair for another project.

In other news, yesterday was my first ride with the new reproduction Sante hoods, and they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By genejockey

It's a nice looking bike, but kind of the...

It's a nice looking bike, but kind of the opposite of the '90s vibe I'm going for to match the 7410 groupset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By genejockey

My biggest problem is that I need basically a 58...

My biggest problem is that I need basically a 58 or 59 cm frame. I went through the geometries on my current bikes, and the TT's are all in the 57-58 cm range, with HTs about 150-170mm. That allows...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

Still recovering from COVID. Yesterday's ride...

Still recovering from COVID. Yesterday's ride was a comfy temp, but I felt like my throat was really drying, like on a warmer day. My HR was higher than I thought it should be for the speed I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By genejockey

Oddly enough, the Litespeed came with an 8sp...

Oddly enough, the Litespeed came with an 8sp Campy Chorus group with a Racing T crank and FD, but, oddly, a short cage RD.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By genejockey

I actually found what I was looking for - kind...

I actually found what I was looking for - kind of. One size too big. But the seller didn't answer his email, and I decided that this bike HAS TO be the right size. But, yeah, I'm watching Craigs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,233
Posted By genejockey

Hmmm. In order of priority. First, it has...

Hmmm. In order of priority.

First, it has to "speak to me", meaning it has to be something I'm going to want to ride. A lot.
Second, it has to be something distinguishable from what I already...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

The question isn't "wut", it's...

The question isn't "wut", it's "Why?"
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

No, but it's definitely not the biggest recorder...

No, but it's definitely not the biggest recorder in the world....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x52-VKWI9hg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 577
Posted By genejockey

See?

See?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By genejockey

How can you make a small fortune in vintage...

How can you make a small fortune in vintage bikes?

Start with a large fortune.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

I'll see your brass quintet, and raise you a...

I'll see your brass quintet, and raise you a one-man-band of recorders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iu1pA4sDbc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 487
Posted By genejockey

Wanted - New Hole In The Head

I have too many bikes. I have 10 of the things, and while I love each and every one of them, there are still too many. So, clearly I need another bike like I need a hole in the head.

But what I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

Last I knew, you're fine with a pretty mundane...

Last I knew, you're fine with a pretty mundane computer but you need a kickass video card, because the video card is the limiting factor. The Younger Boy was parting out his old computer last year,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

I was in the middle of a Zoom meeting yesterday...

I was in the middle of a Zoom meeting yesterday when the dock I plug my laptop into, which connects to the keyboard, mouse, both displays, the internet, and power, decided it was going to start...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 577
Posted By genejockey

I heard somewhere that some folks were using 25...

I heard somewhere that some folks were using 25 front and 28 rear for time trials, on wheels with rim widths that were optimal for each (see post above about the rule of 105. That gives you narrower...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

I've said recently that I need another bike like...

I've said recently that I need another bike like I need a hole in the head, and that's still true. But I feel like I need a project. The Circuit is almost done, the Dura Ace hubs have been built...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,802
Posted By genejockey

Tubed Earth has a warmer, more inviting sound and...

Tubed Earth has a warmer, more inviting sound and creates more of a 3D sound field.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

Saturday night into Sunday morning, Rango left...

Saturday night into Sunday morning, Rango left his food untouched, prompting me to worry about him, because he's past the usual Greyhound expiration date. He also seemed lethargic, sleeping a lot,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 463
Posted By genejockey

But very confident in its wrongness.

But very confident in its wrongness.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

I will warn you - AI's will lie to you. I...

I will warn you - AI's will lie to you. I experienced this just the other day with one we're evaluating. It confidently told me something that's complete *********.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 510
Posted By genejockey

Yeah, I think I'll buy a bunch of new nipples for...

Yeah, I think I'll buy a bunch of new nipples for these wheels. I want to ride the hell out of this bike, so it's worth the effort.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 510
Posted By genejockey

Old Wheels

I spent my evenings last week rebuilding a set of wheels, replacing the rims, spokes, and nipples with all new. I even got myself a tension meter to make sure the spoke tension was right and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,544
Posted By genejockey

So, what I'm gleaning from this discussion is...

So, what I'm gleaning from this discussion is that 1) the answer to the question the OP asked is, "A bit." and 2) the difference in acceleration between the 500g Mavic CXP30 rims that came on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 29,953
Posted By genejockey

Nice pic!!! Yesterday was gorgeous, if a bit cool...

Nice pic!!! Yesterday was gorgeous, if a bit cool and windy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By genejockey

Take it apart as completely as you can. Wash the...

Take it apart as completely as you can. Wash the frame. Use something like Meguiar's Scratch-X to polish the frame. If there are paint chips with rust, use a rust converter like Kurust to stop it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

Addicted to therapeutics? I took the...

Addicted to therapeutics?

I took the Ritchey, with its newly rebuilt wheels. I was expecting a volley of pops and pings when I started off, but it was just two soft *tic*s and that was all. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,064
Posted By genejockey

Bingo. I always hang up my bibs and jersey to...

Bingo. I always hang up my bibs and jersey to dry after a ride. I only toss them in a basket the next day.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

The Older Boy tells me he has cut-proof gloves...

The Older Boy tells me he has cut-proof gloves for using the whirling blades of death in the meat department. I suggested he not test them too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

Mrs GJ got a pair of Noise Cancelling headphones...

Mrs GJ got a pair of Noise Cancelling headphones for an airplane trip a while back. Recently, she's taken to wearing them while doing housework, or working on her computer, or even just sitting on...
Forum: Northern California
05-04-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 27,466
Posted By genejockey

Tell me about it! No C&V Ride today!

Tell me about it! No C&V Ride today!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

The rim strips arrived today, and I got them...

The rim strips arrived today, and I got them installed, and swapped in the tires from the Performance Titan (Neuvation) wheels I'd been running. With the wider rims, the tires are fatter! So, now I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

The predicted rain is falling. This is supposed...

The predicted rain is falling. This is supposed to be up to an inch, so it will make all the plants say, "Ah, the drought has ended!", but they'll soon find out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,978
Posted By genejockey

I had read about using isopropanol as a lubricant...

I had read about using isopropanol as a lubricant to install hoods, so I tried that. I wiped it all over the bracket. Of course, I had to manhandle the hoods on, especially getting the widest part...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

RMOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtvGR8UX1L0

RMOT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtvGR8UX1L0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,011
Posted By genejockey

OH, and my opinion on riser stems is they spoil...

OH, and my opinion on riser stems is they spoil the aesthetic of any bike I'd want to ride*. Mind you, I'm also an Old, so I may have to eat my words in a few years.

*But I already don't want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,011
Posted By genejockey

IF you have a bike that fits just right and IF...

IF you have a bike that fits just right and IF you know how to measure what's important.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 51,096
Posted By genejockey

California really spoils you. Tomorrow is...

California really spoils you.

Tomorrow is the first Saturday in May, time for the Monthly SF Peninsula BF C&V Ride! It's been beautiful the whole last week - cloudless skies, temps in the 60s to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,597
Posted By genejockey

To answer the OP's question, between $150 and...

To answer the OP's question, between $150 and $2700, but all in current, not constant dollars, so the $2000 I paid in 1997 is a lot more than the $2400 I paid in 2020.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,597
Posted By genejockey

That sounds like a beautiful bike. I love 7410! ...

That sounds like a beautiful bike. I love 7410! I built up my Litespeed with it, but the 39x25 lowest gear wasn't low enough for me anymore, so I rebuilt it with R8000 Ultegra. Now the groupset is...
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