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Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By spock

Thanks... Once I get my delta cleats, I'll see...

Thanks... Once I get my delta cleats, I'll see how this clipless thing works out and that's why got these cheap pedals. I'll just try them to see if I like the idea because I'm used to clips and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By spock

I just did a bit of research after your responses...

I just did a bit of research after your responses and found out that they might be delta and not Keo cleats... Thanks, I thought there was something wrong with the pedals and all look style ones are...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By spock

Which cleats should I look for?

Which cleats should I look for?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By spock

Thanks. That is what I mean... What is the...

Thanks. That is what I mean... What is the problem? Wrong cleats or bad pedals, or maybe the pedals need adjusting... These are the pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By spock

Some questions about clipless setup I just got.

It's my first time trying clipless and after I tried it very shortly, I have some questions. I got some look style used pedals, cleats, and shoes. Pedals are cheap Forte classic ones and I got a pair...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,351
Posted By spock

I carry my film cameras (old mechanical SLR's and...

I carry my film cameras (old mechanical SLR's and a rangefinder) on most of my rides. I am not too worried about them getting damaged because they are build like a tank and I put them (one at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,251
Views: 628,579
Posted By spock

You don't need glasses. Seeing in bokeh is cool.

You don't need glasses. Seeing in bokeh is cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,251
Views: 628,579
Posted By spock

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8466/8095286333_b62b6637bf_c.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,563
Posted By spock

You are right. It's not really universal. I...

You are right. It's not really universal. I should have thought it out more. Weight and build of the body needs to be distributed over the bike equally to get maximum comfort and efficiency. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,563
Posted By spock

People with short torso and long legs would...

People with short torso and long legs would benefit from being seated more to the front with road bikes. Also, if the bike is more of an upright seating type like a hybrid. Basically, it's all about...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-12, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By spock

I for one thank you from the bottom of my heart...

I for one thank you from the bottom of my heart for not using garage doors as a background.

Enjoy your bike.
09-20-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,215
Posted By spock

He was just so happy to see them.

He was just so happy to see them.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 974
Posted By spock

There are those made out of latex. They are...

There are those made out of latex. They are lighter per square inch. Some say the ride feels better.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,813
Posted By spock

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09-16-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,041,510
Posted By spock

1984 Fuji del REY ...

1984 Fuji del REY

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09-13-12, 06:48 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,050
Posted By spock

http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/tdf/tdfstats.html...

http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/tdf/tdfstats.html Tour De France statistics...

Compare the stats from 80's to now-a-days. All that trouble with new tech in frame material, stiffness, gears, "aero",...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-12, 06:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,338
Posted By spock

What's wrong with petroleum jelly? The...

What's wrong with petroleum jelly?

The petroleum part. Stay away.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3,251
Views: 628,579
Posted By spock

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m503/IINIIHII/...

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m503/IINIIHII/99400020.jpg

Flooding that happened a few months ago...
09-11-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7,197
Views: 1,073,569
Posted By spock

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7826558976_5aeb7bae25_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,277
Posted By spock

I wash mine when the color turns dirty and there...

I wash mine when the color turns dirty and there has to be a certain smell emanating. About every 300 miles. Sink, water, detergent, hand wash, rinse, air dry(like there is any other way). I've had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,501
Posted By spock

It doesn't have to be your attitude towards them....

It doesn't have to be your attitude towards them. Your attitude in general also can play a role. It also could be that some dogs are just a-holes, but that's rare.



Both of those are wrong...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,501
Posted By spock

That is an excellent question.;)

That is an excellent question.;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,501
Posted By spock

No dog is dumb enough to wanna eat a bicycle, let...

No dog is dumb enough to wanna eat a bicycle, let alone a car... If that's what you mean by "pray"... Prey is not the only reason dogs chase after something...

I think it's mostly your fault if...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,501
Posted By spock

You can't "scare off" dogs. They are chasing you...

You can't "scare off" dogs. They are chasing you because they are already scared.
06-24-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,933
Posted By spock

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6415396759_4cdd...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6415396759_4cddc70afd_b.jpg

Repainted Fuji del REY 84'. Primary and only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-12, 06:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,806
Posted By spock

They do help a lot to keep your feet in place and...

They do help a lot to keep your feet in place and for pulling up, however, it's not a requirement when it comes to pedaling on your feet. One should have enough balance in the pedal stroke to pull it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-12, 06:17 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,806
Posted By spock

I had no clips at all when I started out and I...

I had no clips at all when I started out and I don't remember not being able to stand up. Not an excuse. Practice and learn.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-12, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By spock

It's not a typo. Back then people used to...

It's not a typo. Back then people used to preorder bikes 10 years before because it took that long to make. Japanese workers were really laid back in the late 60's being the summer of love around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,304
Posted By spock

I wouldn't say that modern is "better" or...

I wouldn't say that modern is "better" or "superior". It's just different. That thing is certain. Besides that, certainty goes out the window. I personally prefer vintage and not because of nostalgia...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,633
Posted By spock

#5 years is minimum for a steel bike if you take...

#5 years is minimum for a steel bike if you take care of it. (That is a capital 3 in the beginning)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,806
Posted By spock

If you are jumping with your bike or getting over...

If you are jumping with your bike or getting over some hump, standing is not optional. It must be done.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,813
Posted By spock

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7348423298_d7b07836e3_c.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-12, 07:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,524
Posted By spock

Self-adhesive ones have failed on me multiple...

Self-adhesive ones have failed on me multiple times. Cold-vulcanizing ones, never.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 12,903
Posted By spock

TDF is pretty much the cutting edge of measuring...

TDF is pretty much the cutting edge of measuring performance and how things have changed over the years.

TDF stats: http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/tdf/tdfstats.html

Just compare the stats from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,848
Posted By spock

They all crack if you crack them. Some materials...

They all crack if you crack them. Some materials crack better than others. Walmart aluminum is probably the best crack for the buck.

It all depends, however, it's important that you don't get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,813
Posted By spock

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7332419336_9d22...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7332419336_9d220b6f80_z.jpg
05-31-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,016
Posted By spock

In the last year or so, I have been carrying my...

In the last year or so, I have been carrying my film cameras on almost every ride... Little camera bag inside the backpack... It's either my Yashica Electro 35, Yashica fx-3, or Minolta sr-t 201...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By spock

Thanks Camera: Yashica Electro 35 GSN (45mm...

Thanks

Camera: Yashica Electro 35 GSN (45mm f1.7 fixed lens)
Film: Fuji Superia 400 ISO/ASA

;)

It's an 84' repainted Fuji del REY
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By spock

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6415396759_4cdd...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6415396759_4cddc70afd_b.jpg

Hot or just cool and plain awesome?

I've already made up my mind. What do you think?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 10:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,064
Posted By spock

I haven't had a flat in a really long time. I've...

I haven't had a flat in a really long time. I've been riding a lot and going over a bunch of rough roads, with cheap tires, too... What am I doing right??? Is it luck or pure coincidence??? Should I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,813
Posted By spock

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m503/IINIIHII/...

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,813
Posted By spock

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m503/IINIIHII/...

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,260
Posted By spock

That's what I'm worried about... Pad material is...

That's what I'm worried about... Pad material is probably a lot more sticky and sensitive. The old ones have a perfect balance of not skidding and braking effectively in relation to my gripping...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,260
Posted By spock

I use both almost all the time. I find the...

I use both almost all the time. I find the braking more balanced that way and more effective... I don't do a lot of braking tho'. My bike was made in 84 and the original pads are still on it and in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,863
Posted By spock

Fix it up... If another one brakes, do the...

Fix it up... If another one brakes, do the same... Third time is the charm... Rebuild the wheel or get another one... If it comes to it, I would suggest a wheel with more spokes, and more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,856
Posted By spock

Cycling has reached the point of yes return. Vast...

Cycling has reached the point of yes return. Vast majority of cyclists come back home after a ride. Some get picked up by cycling teams and some go touring, but they always return, sooner or later
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,610
Posted By spock

There are plenty of vintage "made in japan" bikes...

There are plenty of vintage "made in japan" bikes still around... Most of them are excellent quality and therefor they are still around... Get some new wheels/drive-train or whatever and you got a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,711
Posted By spock

Extraterrestrials won't let us yet .We explore...

Extraterrestrials won't let us yet .We explore the sea and end up exterminating 90% of the sea life from it. Instead of growing up, we idiot up. They see everything...

Being serious aside, ...
03-04-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,873
Posted By spock

I am not a retro grouch. I just like things that...

I am not a retro grouch. I just like things that last a long time which I can easily spot if they are old and still rocking. I would love to have a brand new steel bike with lugs, DT friction...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By spock

By-product of fire formin' hot!

By-product of fire formin' hot!
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