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Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,093
Posted By dim

I opted for HED Belgium Plus rims with Chris King...

I opted for HED Belgium Plus rims with Chris King R45 hubs .... weight is approx 1639g .... these are bombproof with excellent hubs, are tubeless ready and have the same aerodynamics as Flo30
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,660
Posted By dim

Hed Belgium Plus rims is what I use on both my...

Hed Belgium Plus rims is what I use on both my bikes ... I'm using Continental GP 5000 TL(tubeless on both bikes)

25mm on my Trek Emonda SL6 and 32mm on my Miyata 1000

if you want aero, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-20, 12:37 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 70,190
Posted By dim

my Miyata 1000 Gran Tourer ...

my Miyata 1000 Gran Tourer

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,017
Posted By dim

are those rims hookless? .... if so, read this: ...

are those rims hookless? .... if so, read this:

https://www.renehersecycles.com/safety-advice-non-standard-rims-and-rene-herse-tires/
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 26,005
Posted By dim

I've been using tubeless for a while now on 2...

I've been using tubeless for a while now on 2 bikes (a touring bike and a road bike) .... Let me run through a few steps (the way that I do it)

1. Use the proper tubeless rim tape .... and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-27-19, 03:56 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,843
Posted By dim

It took me over 4 years of searching to find a...

It took me over 4 years of searching to find a 1980's Miyata 1000 in my size

I found one in May from a seller in Germany .... took several emails to convince him to ship it to the UK

Bike is in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-19, 03:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By dim

add 60ml of orange sealant ..... add the valve...

add 60ml of orange sealant ..... add the valve core,

spin the wheel a few times,

turn the valve to the 12 O'clock position and inflate with a track pump

works every time (you may get a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-19, 03:01 AM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,665
Posted By dim

My Miyata 1000 from the 1980's ... Still...

My Miyata 1000 from the 1980's ...

Still work in progress (I've spent a lot of money so far and am 90% done)
I received the bike in original condition .... I had been searching for 4 years to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-10-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,930
Posted By dim

my setup on my Miyata 1000 .... (my...

my setup on my Miyata 1000 .... (my commuter/touring bike and audax bike)

Son 28 Dynamo Hub

Supernova E3 Triple front light (connected to the Son 28 Dynamo Hub)

Supernova E3 Tail light 2...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,650
Posted By dim

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/918x592/image_fb14c10aa918494468262a6ddad97e540ee29e75.png

Miyata 1000 ....
HED Belgium Plus Rims
Honjo Fenders
Supernova E3 Triple dynamo...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 08:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,861
Posted By dim

get 2 rims (HED Belgium Plus) .... use your...

get 2 rims (HED Belgium Plus) .... use your existing hubs (or search ebay for good used 2nd hand hubs) and have a wheelbuilder sort it ....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-19, 01:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,861
Posted By dim

for $500 budget.... get a pair of...

for $500 budget....

get a pair of Continental GP5000 clinchers (as wide as you can) and use lightweight tubes

a Garmin Varia Radar unit (assuming you have a Garmin satnav that you can connect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-19, 01:44 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,214
Posted By dim

juice of 1 orange juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon...

juice of 1 orange
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon of salt (rock salt of Himalayan salt)
2-3 tablespoons of Canadian maple syrup
1/2-3/4 cup of coconut water

this is very good
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 01:14 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,865
Posted By dim

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/970x630/image_fc446f645f02de4a385cd6fc2f015f6e7c2b0588.png

...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-19, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,655
Posted By dim

I normally pump new tyres to the max that is...

I normally pump new tyres to the max that is stamped on the sidewall on the rear, and a bit less for the front

I ride them for several days and when they feel perfect, I check what the pressure is
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,386
Posted By dim

thanks .... thats the sort of price I have in...

thanks .... thats the sort of price I have in mind .... I will review the price after I get new wheels built with Son Deluxe dynamo hub and dynamo lights etc ....I'm also waiting for wider mudguards...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 02:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,487
Posted By dim

A 1987 Koga Miyata Randonneur currently listed on...

A 1987 Koga Miyata Randonneur currently listed on Ebay Germany ....

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x758/s_l1600_e1da7a24c1471feb555abcde3931a549312db613.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,487
Posted By dim

here's a link to the collectable Japanese Bikes ...

here's a link to the collectable Japanese Bikes

The Lightweight Vintage Bicycles of Japan (http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Japan/japan.htm)
Forum: Commuting
12-21-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,450
Posted By dim

I use a 1981 Koga Miyata Full Pro as my daily...

I use a 1981 Koga Miyata Full Pro as my daily commuter
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-16, 12:29 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,912
Posted By dim

I have a few bikes .... this is my 'fast'...

I have a few bikes ....

this is my 'fast' one:

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/zvbPsvJOHw3lXCXYYZBJAYajo36KAxD6JBfVhJaUHOo-2048x1536.jpg
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-24-16, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,352
Posted By dim

my best 2 bikes for long distance: my fast...

my best 2 bikes for long distance:

my fast one:

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/zvbPsvJOHw3lXCXYYZBJAYajo36KAxD6JBfVhJaUHOo-2048x1536.jpg

my slower one: (but I could ride this one for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By dim

for $2000 i'd be looking at something unusual,...

for $2000 i'd be looking at something unusual, but really good and a bit 'vintage' ... I'm an old guy :)

lots on the market such as these:

Vintage Alan Record Ergal SL (Series Legere 1,650g +...
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