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03-17-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 368
Posted By rccardr

Thanks for the video. That trick with the allen...

Thanks for the video. That trick with the allen key to tension the spring and install the backing plate before inserting the C clip is pretty slick.
Learned something new!
03-16-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,917
Posted By rccardr

Rode the Pegoretti today, 32 miles or so. Feels...

Rode the Pegoretti today, 32 miles or so.
Feels funny to be back on 25mm tires pumped up to 100 Psi after a week on softer fatties.
03-16-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,116
Posted By rccardr

These are always interesting discussions, and...

These are always interesting discussions, and they pop up every year or two.
Always two camps:
A) If you don’t cold set your frame to 130mm your bike will explode!
B) Done it dozens of times over...
03-15-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 82,868
Views: 13,976,132
Posted By rccardr

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can...

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can only be deductible to the extent it exceeds the value received.
If that’s a $900 bike, there is no deductible amount.
03-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+...

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+ miles. Zero problems, what a companion!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53557629083_d30097202b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pAGRcZ)IMG_7082...
03-14-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

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03-14-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585038327_1a...

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03-14-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586348395_b4...

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03-14-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585926756_7f...

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03-14-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586373120_a5...

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03-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

Not much I can add to what's already been...

Not much I can add to what's already been reported here by The Usual Suspects.
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be...
03-12-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 459,683
Posted By rccardr

All of the 80’s ST Cannondales are marvelous...

All of the 80’s ST Cannondales are marvelous riders.
My 88 gets more miles each year than any other bike in the stable.
They travel well, too.
03-05-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 512
Posted By rccardr

Lots of down tube shifters in The Lab- in fact...

Lots of down tube shifters in The Lab- in fact everything but the Canyon Endurace CF has ‘em.
For indexed, anything Shimano from 6 to 10 speed.
For friction, 6207 Shimano are the faves. Enough...
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By rccardr

At $450, that’s a good price. Have owned a couple...

At $450, that’s a good price. Have owned a couple of Davidsons and they have all been lovely well built bikes.
However, unless the derailleur hanger is unusually short, that RD should happily shift...
03-01-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 293
Posted By rccardr

That's very interesting. I've only ever seen the...

That's very interesting. I've only ever seen the tabs break off on 6208 6 speed DT shifters.
Do you use boss mounts with indents for the tabs? If the boss mounts have a smooth ring instead of one...
02-23-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,917
Posted By rccardr

It’s a sickness. Embrace it.

It’s a sickness.
Embrace it.
02-23-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 640
Posted By rccardr

Well done, sir! Very nice write-up on an amazing...

Well done, sir! Very nice write-up on an amazing bike.
We don't actually 'own' these moments in time; we are only their temporary caretakers.
I clearly remember meeting with the then-owner around...
02-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,477
Posted By rccardr

We'll be there March 3rd. No Basso tho.

We'll be there March 3rd.
No Basso tho.
02-21-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

Send lawyers, guns and money. And some Kool...

Send lawyers, guns and money.
And some Kool Stop Pads.
02-21-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By rccardr

Just use a thru-bolt and nyloc nut.

Just use a thru-bolt and nyloc nut.
02-15-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 831
Posted By rccardr

46/34 is easy. Any Deore crankset from the 80’s...

46/34 is easy. Any Deore crankset from the 80’s would work set up as a double with the rings of your choice.
Bottom bracket of 115mm should do the trick.
I’ve done this exact setup on at least a...
02-14-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By rccardr

It’s a fun ride but I won’t be able to make it...

It’s a fun ride but I won’t be able to make it this year.
Plus, the cows scatter when you ride by!
02-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,255
Posted By rccardr

Even when it rains, it never rains on our parade.

Even when it rains, it never rains on our parade.
02-13-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 409
Posted By rccardr

My choice would be the Tempo, especially a late...

My choice would be the Tempo, especially a late 80’s model with Tenax tubing. Limited to 25mm tires, but otherwise an exceptional value.
02-12-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,081
Posted By rccardr

I had a drameset resprayed and rechromed (rear...

I had a drameset resprayed and rechromed (rear triangle,fork, head tube lugs) about five years ago by Franklin Frames. Jack Trumbull did the paintwork but he contracted the chromework out to someone...
02-04-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,917
Posted By rccardr

No pics cuz I don‘t do Tapatalk but 31 miles...

No pics cuz I don‘t do Tapatalk but 31 miles around Palm Springs CA today on the 88 Cannondale ST.
Was not rearended by a truck, which was a nice improvement.
01-30-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,956
Posted By rccardr

Absolutely this. Why sell something for $25-50...

Absolutely this. Why sell something for $25-50 when you can give it to Goodwill or the coop, set your own reasonable price (see IRS guidelines before getting crazy) and take it as a hassle free tax...
01-27-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 693
Posted By rccardr

That’s such a good deal it makes me want to cry. ...

That’s such a good deal it makes me want to cry.
And David builds good stuff.
01-24-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 998
Posted By rccardr

Mmmm. I think if built in June 85 was actually...

Mmmm. I think if built in June 85 was actually sold as an 86 model. 85’s had chrome seat stay tips and 4.5mm shifter mounts.
86 models had the more common 5mm mounts used for modern indexed shifting...
01-21-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,512
Posted By rccardr

Shimano STX-RC series cranks used 58bcd inner...

Shimano STX-RC series cranks used 58bcd inner rings that go down to 20 teeth, can be found on the big auction site for around $65-70.
Race Face made 94/58 bcd triples too, and they are likely...
01-20-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By rccardr

My professional life was very stressful and...

My professional life was very stressful and required super-human time management just to survive.
Compensation was great but the psychic toll was significant.
When I retired I wanted to be able to...
01-20-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By rccardr

When I retired ten years ago, I took off my...

When I retired ten years ago, I took off my wristwatch and put it in the nightstand drawer.
Just checked: still in the drawer.
01-19-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By rccardr

There is that. On the other hand, now every day...

There is that.
On the other hand, now every day is like Saturday but without traffic.
01-18-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By rccardr

Scozim hosted a marvelous (mostly gravel) ride in...

Scozim hosted a marvelous (mostly gravel) ride in the Palouse a few years ago. Gorgeous roads and scenery, first class companionship!...
01-16-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,917
Posted By rccardr

Nasty here, too. Same rain/snow/freezing rain...

Nasty here, too. Same rain/snow/freezing rain scenario. 11 degrees tonight.
Looks like NEO2T time!
Replies: 32
Views: 1,627
Posted By rccardr

Good point. A really nice 7410 group with crisp...

Good point. A really nice 7410 group with crisp shifting but without hubs will go for $499 every day.
Looks like the wheelset has DA hubs, so if it’s clincherit’s got to be worth $200-300....
01-14-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,600
Posted By rccardr

Really hate to be Captain Obvious here, but one...

Really hate to be Captain Obvious here, but one would think that an organizer with any professional skill would have looked for social media postings about their event and responded publicly with...
01-13-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 702
Posted By rccardr

This will be a great weekend. Have been to the...

This will be a great weekend.
Have been to the two Centenarios Dave hosted in 2014 and 2019.
He does things the right way- very classy!
01-12-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,060
Posted By rccardr

Boom. It gets no better than this. ...

Boom.
It gets no better than this.
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01-11-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,600
Posted By rccardr

This. AND you were stylin’!

This.
AND you were stylin’!
01-10-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,600
Posted By rccardr

Knowing both IAB and Davester, you guys would...

Knowing both IAB and Davester, you guys would actually get along very well.

Oh. And the support from the Eroica CA organizers the last three times I attended was well below ‘very poor’.
Great...
01-10-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By rccardr

That's a pretty complete makeover and a good...

That's a pretty complete makeover and a good price considering the Gugie mods.
Bottle cage mounts, rack mounts, downtube braze-ons, etc. Takes what, a 650 X 44?
With a fresh powder coat and some...
01-09-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By rccardr

Oooh, I’ll take that. PM sent!

Oooh, I’ll take that. PM sent!
01-09-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By rccardr

That hub requires a specific tool, different from...

That hub requires a specific tool, different from other Shimano freehubs. It's fairly rare and expensive (about $60) but years ago someone also posted a do-it-yourself hack to make a tool from steel...
01-08-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,477
Posted By rccardr

FUN! Looking forward to riding with you folks...

FUN!
Looking forward to riding with you folks in March.
01-07-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 912
Views: 307,115
Posted By rccardr

New bar tape, hoods and saddle on the '84 Pro...

New bar tape, hoods and saddle on the '84 Pro SLX. It's the bike I've owned the longest...long enough for two resprays and a re-chrome.
...
12-29-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By rccardr

They are meant to be removed for painting. Use...

They are meant to be removed for painting.
Use an X-Acto knife to carefully pry off the thinner outside piece- note orientation, take a camera picture Then unscrew the threaded metal part- lefty...
12-29-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1,746
Views: 236,113
Posted By rccardr

Saw this guy munching his way through someone's...

Saw this guy munching his way through someone's back yard yesterday.

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12-25-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 743
Posted By rccardr

Agreed. The saddle to drop is carazy and the bars...

Agreed. The saddle to drop is carazy and the bars from that era incorporated way too much initial slope for my taste.
12-23-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,692
Posted By rccardr

Suggestions for continued conversation: 1) You...

Suggestions for continued conversation:
1) You guys all know about ‘’front weighting’, right?
2) When in the ‘typical and most comfortable’ riding position, look down. The handlebar should...
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