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03-13-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By gaucho777

Totally safe…for hanging tires. ...

Totally safe…for hanging tires.

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03-13-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By gaucho777

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?
03-10-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 418
Posted By gaucho777

Hoping this isn’t too tangential from the OP’s...

Hoping this isn’t too tangential from the OP’s intent, but this made me curious enough to peek down the rabbit hole. It does appear there is enough room in my granny (currently 30x28) to squeeze in a...
03-10-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 418
Posted By gaucho777

I am using a Soma long cage on my Super...

I am using a Soma long cage on my Super Record-equipped Colnago Super with a Red Clover triplizer. Works great, maybe a touch more sluggish feel compared to the short cage but overall I’m very happy...
03-10-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

I did one of my go-to, 20+ mile loops into the...

I did one of my go-to, 20+ mile loops into the Berkeley Hills.

Trying to add some color to a gray day in the bay…
...
03-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 83,325
Posted By gaucho777

Note the RockShox fork and Cobalto brakes.

Note the RockShox fork and Cobalto brakes.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
03-04-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By gaucho777

Rene Herse - light blue, and chrome works, too!

Rene Herse - light blue, and chrome works, too!
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 238.0 miles
Pantah...
03-04-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,623
Posted By gaucho777

I've been riding tubulars since the 80s and I...

I've been riding tubulars since the 80s and I have also experienced what L134 is describing. Not often, but more than a couple times. I have submerged a tubular to find small bubbles emanating from a...
02-26-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,623
Posted By gaucho777

Totally tubular beer. ...

Totally tubular beer.

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02-22-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

It seems like a long time since I last posted in...

It seems like a long time since I last posted in this thread. Most of my riding lately has been limited to commuting. The rain left town today and I did manage to take the LOOK out for almost 35...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417 (600mi total as of 26 January)
gaucho777_______________________________ 205.2 miles
Pantah (CA)_____________________________ 149.9 (as of 2/7, 255.1...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417 (600mi total as of 26 January)
gaucho777_______________________________ 147.8 miles
Pantah (CA)_____________________________ 108.8 (as of 1/25, 185.2...
02-01-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By gaucho777

Sorry, slowpokes! I’m the purchaser. I replied...

Sorry, slowpokes! I’m the purchaser. I replied via DM within 45 min of the original post. I was in a rush and didn’t post a comment in this thread here as well.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417 (600mi total as of 26 January) - will be on holiday for Chinese New Year for the next three weeks, so no more commuting until late February. ...
01-23-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 708
Posted By gaucho777

Sounds like you have the right size tires. You do...

Sounds like you have the right size tires. You do need to stretch them out a bit before glueing. The first mounting can be a challenge but stick with it. Once you get it on the rim, inflate it to max...
01-22-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,772
Posted By gaucho777

One more package showed up today. I did race back...

One more package showed up today. I did race back in the USCF days, but never was a race official. Hope this doesn’t make me a poser.
...
01-22-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,772
Posted By gaucho777

New cotters from France for my Peugeot. ...

New cotters from France for my Peugeot.

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01-22-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 518
Posted By gaucho777

+1 to another vote for the Look Professional PP75...

+1 to another vote for the Look Professional PP75 or fudge the period-correctness for the Red/Black LOOK Carbon PP76 (available in '88 I believe). Even by '86, the all-black PP75 had overtaken the...
01-22-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,954
Posted By gaucho777

I’m spoiled with mild winters here in the SF Bay...

I’m spoiled with mild winters here in the SF Bay area, but when it does rain (like today), I take my fendered Gitane Grand Tourisme. Something weird happened with the lighting on the rims. They're...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By gaucho777

Tundra Man, you have my respect. This photo was...

Tundra Man, you have my respect. This photo was taken in front of the school where I teach. My daily commute is just over 8 miles roundtrip, but I get some nice climbs and views, such as this sunset...
01-21-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 788
Posted By gaucho777

Beautiful frame. I love the color and seat stay...

Beautiful frame. I love the color and seat stay treatment. Probably too big for me, but others may be curious...

Top tube length and rear spacing?
Forum: Commuting
01-21-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)____________________ 316...

The Chemist (China)____________________ 316 (441mi total as of 19 January)
gaucho777_______________________________ 98.4 miles
cuevélo (ME) ___________________________ 77.7 (as of 1/17)
Pantah...
01-17-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

Just my daily commute. Yesterday it rained and I...

Just my daily commute. Yesterday it rained and I took my bike with fenders. Today was shorts weather with just a t-shirt and thin shell on top. :p
...
01-17-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By gaucho777

First, that’s a beautiful Zunow and I hope you...

First, that’s a beautiful Zunow and I hope you enjoy the bike when it’s road-ready.

I agree with the concerns above re the rim dent. By the looks of it, I bet you’ll feel it during braking (a bit...
01-16-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,038
Posted By gaucho777

I have an '86 LOOK KG86 - bonded carbon to alloy...

I have an '86 LOOK KG86 - bonded carbon to alloy lugs. I was very excited to get the frame (here from another forum member) as it made a pair with my steel LOOK 753 from the same year in the La Vie...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83 (117mi total as of 5 January)
Campfire________________________________ 37.2 (as of 1/5)
gaucho777________________________________32.8 (as of 1/8)
Darth...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,557
Posted By gaucho777

I never updated my final week's commuting mileage...

I never updated my final week's commuting mileage before the winter break. I just squeaked by my goal of 1,000 miles. It's not a huge total. However, considering my commute is fairly short, and I...
01-07-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

Just a short but hilly ride during a...

Just a short but hilly ride during a football-watching break. Just over 15 miles but over 1,800’ of climbing. A cool, clear, and sunny day. Apricity is in the air in the SF Bay Area.
...
01-04-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,853
Posted By gaucho777

Great job on the bracket mount. That said, in my...

Great job on the bracket mount. That said, in my experience, that style of cage is not well-suited for a handlebar mount. There is too much weight bearing on the bottom forward elbows of the cage. I...
01-02-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 93,315
Posted By gaucho777

Frog on Bicycle Juicy IPA from Gilman Brewing...

Frog on Bicycle Juicy IPA from Gilman Brewing Co., one of the local breweries down the street from my house.
...
12-31-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 826
Posted By gaucho777

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Montrose Cycle Club annual race, 1985. Photo by Robert Franklin.
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12-31-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 826
Posted By gaucho777

I’ve purchased from the same seller (Dennis) as...

I’ve purchased from the same seller (Dennis) as well. I was happy to get the bonus Montrose Bike Shop postcard. There was also a pretty good amateur cycling club/race team based out of Montrose. Do...
12-31-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,136
Posted By gaucho777

Cool that you got to meet Harriet (widow of...

Cool that you got to meet Harriet (widow of Sheldon Brown, for those who don’t know) and hold that frame. Harriet was a guest on the Outspoken Podcast, and you can hear her tell the story of the...
12-30-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 93,315
Posted By gaucho777

I usually prefer heavier beers, but made an...

I usually prefer heavier beers, but made an exception for this offering from Mare Island Brewing Co.
...
12-30-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,978,262
Posted By gaucho777

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/walnut-cree...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/walnut-creek-cinelli-sc-chrome-55cm/7702154438.htmlCinelli SC -- 1960 -- Chrome -- 55cm - $1,900 (walnut creek...
12-29-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,939
Posted By gaucho777

My Speedwell is nice to look at and smooth when...

My Speedwell is nice to look at and smooth when on a line—the ti fork sucks up the road—but not really confidence-inducing. Keep in mind that I’m 200+ pounds. The frame has eyelets but the one time I...
12-28-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

A friend gave me a nice, lightly-used pair of FMB...

A friend gave me a nice, lightly-used pair of FMB clincher tires. I usually set up my race bikes with tubulars, but this was good cause to dust off the old training wheels for my old Parkpre (teenage...
12-23-23, 01:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,574
Posted By gaucho777

1. Avoid user-error crashes. Sometimes s**t...

1. Avoid user-error crashes. Sometimes s**t happens but a lot of s**t can be avoided. Gonna try my best to avoid that which can be avoided. I’m learning to be more cautious and attentive after a...
12-22-23, 03:04 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,706
Posted By gaucho777

Thanks merziac

Thanks merziac
12-22-23, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,706
Posted By gaucho777

I love your Landshark! Also where’d you get those...

I love your Landshark! Also where’d you get those water bottles? Hoping they might still be available for my Look.
12-22-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,939
Posted By gaucho777

Into the 80s and the aero era…drilling holes in...

Into the 80s and the aero era…drilling holes in the bars for cables before grooved bars were common.

+1 to Bullseye pulleys and alloy/ti replacement bolts.

Banana stickers on the rim…maybe it...
12-21-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

After a few days of rain, today was a beautiful...

After a few days of rain, today was a beautiful day in the mid-60s in the SF Bay Area. I’m trying to make the most of my winter break, so I headed out for a nice 35-ish mile loop. Starting in...
12-19-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

We had a break in the rains this afternoon, so I...

We had a break in the rains this afternoon, so I took the opportunity to squeeze in 25 hilly miles, one of my usual loops. You’ve seen this view before, but worth repeating (SF & Golden Gate Bridge...
12-16-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

Great Stone Face Park, not far from Indian Rock,...

Great Stone Face Park, not far from Indian Rock, but a little ways down the hill on the other side of the Arlington.
12-15-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,369
Posted By gaucho777

I took my Gitane for the last commute day of the...

I took my Gitane for the last commute day of the year (woohoo winter break!) and stopped by the park for a photo on the way home.
...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,557
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ____________________ 3651 mi (4165...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 3651 mi (4165 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 2343 mi (3798)
cuevélo (ME) ____________________ 1538 mi (2728 total)
Campfire (IA) ___________________...
12-02-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,120
Posted By gaucho777

Looks good. Black saddle definitely a better...

Looks good. Black saddle definitely a better choice than the brown imho. Personally, I’d stick with the polished post and consider white tape to tie in with the graphics.

For your consideration,...
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