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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,174
Posted By icemilkcoffee

No it doesn't. There are bikes with carbon forks...

No it doesn't. There are bikes with carbon forks on the roads by the millions. Shouldn't they be breaking all over the place if that was the case?

Needs pictures.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,620
Posted By icemilkcoffee

nobody said you could only have one forever bike!...

nobody said you could only have one forever bike! Polygamy is allowed when it comes to forever bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 14,464
Posted By icemilkcoffee

$200 Eddy Merckx! (40cm with 24" wheels)...

$200 Eddy Merckx! (40cm with 24" wheels)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,433
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The funny thing is, the seat stays are s-shaped...

The funny thing is, the seat stays are s-shaped curved for tire clearance and look like they can take 50mm tires easy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,013
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I'm about the same height and I found 170mm to be...

I'm about the same height and I found 170mm to be the sweet spot. When I was using 175mm cranks I was huffing and chuffing before I even got to the end of the block.
The other benefit of shorter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,982
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Ha! OK. So all of us went off the wrong path and...

Ha! OK. So all of us went off the wrong path and thought you wanted old MTB's.
Anyways, the big issue with a lot of these 80's vintage road bikes with caliper brakes, is that the tire clearance is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Look at the fork crown. The fork blades are...

Look at the fork crown. The fork blades are shifted forward slightly so it's a little forward of the steering axis.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,982
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Things to avoid: - Suntour groupset - yes I...

Things to avoid:
- Suntour groupset - yes I know some of you swear by it. But Shimano has wide compatibility and wide interchageability and endless possibilities for mix and match. And Shimano's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Campy Vento wheelset $150 in San Francisco...

Campy Vento wheelset $150 in San Francisco...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 447
Posted By icemilkcoffee

On my Look bike: ...

On my Look bike:
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Like the others said- the exposed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's almost for sure that the valve core is bad....

It's almost for sure that the valve core is bad. The valve core has a stopper end piece which has a rubber seal ring on it. In a cheap quality core this ring would either be too loose, or become too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 696
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The Sante groupset is just lovely! Dale Saso is...

The Sante groupset is just lovely!
Dale Saso is the best. Seldom do you come across somebody who is so knowledgeable and yet so approachable and friendly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,250
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's a mixte! You need at least one basket with...

It's a mixte! You need at least one basket with flowers:
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564cab17e4b0351eec853796/1611100611274-0H38IJCEIFLZODENXZL8/LT_ST_no+liner.jpg?format=750w
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Don't see this every day: Gitane touring bike...

Don't see this every day: Gitane touring bike $260 in Vancouver BC
https://images.craigslist.org/00q0q_iFSS7YG4kSO_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Not exactly classic classic but Jamis Eclipse...

Not exactly classic classic but Jamis Eclipse $200 with Tange Prestige tubing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,541
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Also noteworthy that Offbondage has removeable...

Also noteworthy that Offbondage has removeable valve cores. Ridenow and most of the other cheap TPU tubes do not have this feature.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,947
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Dia Compe AGC300 ...

Dia Compe AGC300
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Dia Compe BRS500. Suntour has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

miyata 210 $200 seller sale on Ebay (Illinois...

miyata 210 $200 seller sale on Ebay (Illinois pickup)
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CSAAAOSwJfdiE~sX/s-l1600.jpg
https://www.ebay.com/itm/386821331061
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,093
Posted By icemilkcoffee

At this point in time when steel bikes are facing...

At this point in time when steel bikes are facing extinction, I think a simple rule would suffice: steel bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Specialized Sequoia in Carmel $200 ...

Specialized Sequoia in Carmel $200
https://images.craigslist.org/00z0z_8xKcxITVhOV_07K0ak_1200x900.jpg
https://monterey.craigslist.org/bik/d/carmel-touring-bike/7730882045.html

Della Santa with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 874
Posted By icemilkcoffee

That's a fantastic color. And Mixtes in 22" sizes...

That's a fantastic color. And Mixtes in 22" sizes are rare to come by. Most of them are 20" or less.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,267
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Obviously the cables will have to go around the...

Obviously the cables will have to go around the clamps somehow. It will require you to undo the bar tape and juggle the cables for sure. I had a Sunlite(?) bag where I dremel'ed some u-shaped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 675
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Interesting. That must be an earlier iteration of...

Interesting. That must be an earlier iteration of the Aero II with round top and seat tubes and traditional fork (assuming fork is original). My Aero II has oval top tube, and seat tube is ovalized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Peugeot PSV10 $100 ...

Peugeot PSV10 $100
https://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_7SlgMr4Mphh_0CI0ik_1200x900.jpg
https://chico.craigslist.org/bik/d/chico-excellent-peugeot-super-vitus-980/7729029016.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,392
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I used the best kind of tubeless tape- NONE. I...

I used the best kind of tubeless tape- NONE. I have Mavic Crossroc wheels on my kids bikes and they do not require taping because there are no spoke holes in the rim bed. It's a nice closed airtight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

"french track bike" $200 in...

"french track bike" $200 in Sacramento...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Everyone else is correct. The ST7400 will only...

Everyone else is correct. The ST7400 will only work with the Dura Ace RD74** shifting an 8 speed cassette.

BUT, Shimano, in its infinite wisdom, gave you another way. out. A Dura Ace 8 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,216
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The Giant looks fine to me. It should clean up...

The Giant looks fine to me. It should clean up nicely. Don't mind the snobs.
The Trek on the other hand- everyone else is right. That is in no way worth $60 with no fork. See if you can get the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,606
Posted By icemilkcoffee

You are telling me you used to buy Continental...

You are telling me you used to buy Continental GP5000's for ~$36 3 years ago? I rather doubt that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Centurion Le Mans 48cm 650c wheels. $150. Rare...

Centurion Le Mans 48cm 650c wheels. $150. Rare 650c road bike that is good for smaller & younger riders.
https://images.craigslist.org/00w0w_aSYSKEevLUD_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Univega Gran Turismo $80...

Univega Gran Turismo $80...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Nitto craft stem 90mm 26.0 $125 ...

Nitto craft stem 90mm 26.0 $125
http://images.craigslist.org/00t0t_hvJLU0iOqto_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/sacramento-nitto-lugged-90mm-stem/7723769610.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 993
Posted By icemilkcoffee

No worries- I just had to get that off my chest!

No worries- I just had to get that off my chest!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,267
Posted By icemilkcoffee

You didn't say what type of bike you have, but I...

You didn't say what type of bike you have, but I vote for a front handlebar bag. Specifically the type that has a rigid mount that clamps on the handlebar, and has a disconnect clip so you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,709
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Revisiting my first C&V build! I was never too...

Revisiting my first C&V build! I was never too happy with the look of the tall stem. I got ahold of a 90deg Nitto stem and a light grey Nitto RB018 flat bullhorn bar....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Trek 620 $100 in Burlingame, CA...

Trek 620 $100 in Burlingame, CA...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,973
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The question is WHY cycling causes this problem....

The question is WHY cycling causes this problem. The answer is that cycling doesn't put enough of a load on your bones. Now e-bikes, because of the electric assist, put even less of a load on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The parts stash is insane! It's like Christmas...

The parts stash is insane! It's like Christmas every month with you John!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 462
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Anyways, to answer the initial question. The CUES...

Anyways, to answer the initial question. The CUES seems to have a chainline that is optimized for 135mm hubs. The 135mm hub has the cassette shifted 2.5mm to the right relative to the 130mm hub. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Bianchi Volpe in Berkeley, with a very Chinese...

Bianchi Volpe in Berkeley, with a very Chinese sounding price tag of $168
https://images.craigslist.org/00303_5kXlFEag3x8_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By icemilkcoffee

An alternative to the external cable brifters,...

An alternative to the external cable brifters, which causes interference with handlebar bags, is hidden cable brifters. The Claris ST-R2030 is the hidden cable brifter for 3X8 and 2X8. It's fully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,084
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Those are clean installations. Do you tape the...

Those are clean installations. Do you tape the wire to the bottom of the down tube and chain stay?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-12-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,114
Posted By icemilkcoffee

True, but that is an estimate. His exact...

True, but that is an estimate. His exact aerodynamics coefficient is not known. Nor is the wind direction, or even things like tire rolling coefficient- I don't think anyone measured that back then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Totally normal. Lots of mid and lower range bikes...

Totally normal. Lots of mid and lower range bikes left the factory with those dropout spacers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,198
Posted By icemilkcoffee

My Trek Y-Foil goes for Gold! ...

My Trek Y-Foil goes for Gold!
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7522b61e_8d06_4806_826e_2413b2218477_120c12b8c8269cd914a1b955a5b07dbf252f884c.jpeg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,424
Posted By icemilkcoffee

R7000 is the 2nd generation 105 11 speed...

R7000 is the 2nd generation 105 11 speed groupset. The latest 105 groupset is the 12 speed R7100- but that one only uses hydro disk brakes.
6800 is the 1st gen Ultegra 11 speed groupset. It was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,424
Posted By icemilkcoffee

With the latest R9200 Dura Ace crankset they gave...

With the latest R9200 Dura Ace crankset they gave up on the glued construction for the left crank arm and went back to the 105 style welded construction. So that tells you they don’t have all that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,328
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I don't understand your problem. Is this a quick...

I don't understand your problem. Is this a quick release front wheel? Just get the axle all the way into the drop out. There is no need to play around with anything. Put the wheel on the ground and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Panasonic touring bike near Temecula $75...

Panasonic touring bike near Temecula $75...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,176
Posted By icemilkcoffee

They got most of the details spot on, but the 1...

They got most of the details spot on, but the 1 1/8" threadless stem kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. Why can't they run a quill stem if they are going to do retro?
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