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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By squirtdad

well played :thumb:

well played :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 871
Posted By squirtdad

I think tires and tire clearance make as much...

I think tires and tire clearance make as much difference as anything anymore

interesting that the winner of paris-roubaix Mathieu van der Poel road the same Canyon Aero he normally rides but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By squirtdad

Greenfield rear kickstand ...

Greenfield rear kickstand

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/585x923/greenfieldkickstand_ba0d964b3a424c7698b474f4302789b603dfd406.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 736
Posted By squirtdad

Go with the flow, ride with your mouth open, ...

Go with the flow, ride with your mouth open, bugs are good protein
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By squirtdad

don't know it this will help but here is what 32...

don't know it this will help but here is what 32 look like on my kirk. Rims are H+Son archetypes
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,069
Posted By squirtdad

I know OP wants touring...but this is just super...

I know OP wants touring...but this is just super cool for 48cm https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1292158-1984-basso-gap-frameset-48-cm-columbus-tubing-headset-bb-campagnolo.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By squirtdad

cest magnifique

cest magnifique
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,069
Posted By squirtdad

defining "tiny" might help :thumb:

defining "tiny" might help :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,991
Posted By squirtdad

MikeDeason this is a repeat to a degree,...

MikeDeason

this is a repeat to a degree, but worth repeating

Nice bike you should ride the heck out of it with no mods other than tires.

forget about "hybrid" tires and heavy marathons ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,991
Posted By squirtdad

Dude, I know you are really excited and...

Dude, I know you are really excited and enthusiastic, but you are overthinking everything IMHO

If you are immediately thinking adding a thud buster and changing out the fork. you got the wrong...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By squirtdad

FB..... I have to disagree I am old enough...

FB..... I have to disagree

I am old enough to have seen the difference. the quality of my single speed coast to coast bike (Schwinn clone 26 in mid weight) I got when I as six (now 62 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,227
Posted By squirtdad

Many many years ago I got my first geared, non...

Many many years ago I got my first geared, non coaster brake, bike, a columbia 3 speed at a super america gas station. we all also bought 500 round boxes of .22 ammo as I was in a junior rifle club
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By squirtdad

Registration site looks nice, much simpler and...

Registration site looks nice, much simpler and all is bundled.

Now I have to figure out if I can go........I am already going to montana for major class reunion (to get a flavor for which one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,044
Posted By squirtdad

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an...

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an back....which has not been unheard of, but from a closer start
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 719
Posted By squirtdad

not repairable Dead

not repairable Dead
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 801
Posted By squirtdad

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are...

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are pain....literally and in just having to let them have the time they need to heal
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,155
Posted By squirtdad

I like this pressure calculator, silca has one...

I like this pressure calculator, silca has one also https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/

IME getting quality tubes reduces the flats i have. I tried slime years ago...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By squirtdad

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not...

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not spend any money on this, save to get a a higher quality bike.

by the time you put money in like wheels etc your at a new bike price soon
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 570
Posted By squirtdad

putting a motor on a coaster brake bike is pretty...

putting a motor on a coaster brake bike is pretty stupid to start with, likely illegal, and if it is 2 cycle polluting. And does not belong in a bicycle forum Not to put too fine a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 508
Posted By squirtdad

fwiw the tattico is a very solid pump for a...

fwiw the tattico is a very solid pump for a mini........this is from 3 flats worth of experience :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,600
Posted By squirtdad

correct, there was no need for brazeon bosses, ...

correct, there was no need for brazeon bosses, banded shifter bosses for the win :D:D:D:50:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,845
Posted By squirtdad

or any car with a manual for that matter or being...

or any car with a manual for that matter or being able to lock with a small key that you can take surfing or kayaking. Keeping my 2014 A4 6 speed as long as i can for those features
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,600
Posted By squirtdad

this seems to be a lose/win in different way...

this seems to be a lose/win in different way situation. And point for keeping stuff you might need some day
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,845
Posted By squirtdad

I don't think I have ignored that, I noted...

I don't think I have ignored that, I noted multiple times that my builder was an early adopter of disc for steel and experienced with with building steel disc forks. I also noted that carbon fiber...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,845
Posted By squirtdad

Going back to the basics, in case everyone has...

Going back to the basics, in case everyone has not read all the posts (i.e repeating a lot :innocent: )

1) disc brakes put more forces on the fork, especially on the lower part than do rim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,845
Posted By squirtdad

Simple: forks for disc brakes have to be built...

Simple: forks for disc brakes have to be built stronger than a fork for rim brakes. Making them stronger makes them stiffer and less compliant
Maybe carbon forks can use some of the advantages...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,845
Posted By squirtdad

Another think to consider in terms of disc brakes...

Another think to consider in terms of disc brakes for road bikes is that a disc requires a fork that is built stronger and that fork will not have the feel or flexibility a fork for rim brakes will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 285
Posted By squirtdad

way overkill but as I have milwaukee 18v tools I...

way overkill but as I have milwaukee 18v tools I got the Milwaukee inflator..... I added a silca chuck

you can preset desired pressure (multiple pre set) work great for bikes and cars

I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By squirtdad

this would work (based on info above) ...

this would work (based on info above) ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,119
Posted By squirtdad

IME the parts don't work well at all because...

IME the parts don't work well at all because they are the cheapest of the cheapest (cost and quality)
Wrenching on any BSO (friends, relatives and neighbors bring them to me) will show you that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 28,666
Posted By squirtdad

my other money pit...er hobby in conflicting, ...

my other money pit...er hobby in conflicting, sure you guys don't want to get wet and practice kayak rescues?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,332
Posted By squirtdad

Ok this has a lot of green Dave Kirk JK...

Ok this has a lot of green Dave Kirk JK special, Joe Bell paint
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1974x1335/kirkgarage_c105a92c61db8eeca1b8e7b1ee7100a7e78e38cb.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By squirtdad

Silca Tattico, push on fit with Lever to hold ...

Silca Tattico, push on fit with Lever to hold

https://silca.cc/collections/all/products/tattico-mini-pump
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,311
Posted By squirtdad

As best I can tell very few people have this...

As best I can tell very few people have this helmet (based how few reviews and references show up on a search) so there is likely not a lot of hands on help to be had.

I think at this price point...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By squirtdad

that is a high end frame, did you buy it from...

that is a high end frame, did you buy it from the builder, if so I would expect the builder to help you out

it is a 68mm bottom bracket so crankset/BB would be expected to work.....

have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,739
Posted By squirtdad

1) tannus tire won't give you a feel for the...

1) tannus tire won't give you a feel for the road,
2) my knees and birthday say i am old, my mind doesn't....could be fooling my self :50:

3) Feel for the road is critical, but does not have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,739
Posted By squirtdad

water is not compressible in any measurable way....

water is not compressible in any measurable way. That would mean that there would be no pressure in the tires.... they would not support anything and would have no resistance to pinch flats for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 890
Posted By squirtdad

OP has bike that was not designed for a mid drive...

OP has bike that was not designed for a mid drive and wants to keep sub par coaster braking by modifying a mid drive not designed to use coaster brake to use one, he can sort of fit to the bike
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,051
Posted By squirtdad

note that in general these type of hang the bike...

note that in general these type of hang the bike by the top tube racks are not recommended for carbon frames for transport (by both bike and rack manufacturers)
Forum: Northern California
03-29-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,210
Posted By squirtdad

how we are viewed ...

how we are viewed
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/948x310/pearslmuprider_66b281168068170666bd32a897bc32857a02ee56.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,739
Posted By squirtdad

the problem is that this comes with a price, the...

the problem is that this comes with a price, the ride and handling will suffer and a lot of enjoyment of cycling can go with that. weight does make a difference

it might be better to teach you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,615
Posted By squirtdad

FWIW I draw a big distinction between pedal...

FWIW I draw a big distinction between pedal assist and bikes that have a throttle and don't need to pedal. The former are bikes and the latter are motorcycles. (and the latter seem to have a...
Forum: Northern California
03-27-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,210
Posted By squirtdad

I ride the los gatos creek trail fairly often. ...

I ride the los gatos creek trail fairly often.

I have come to really appreciate the buzz from my white industries hubs as compared to my almost silent 6800 hubs and then bell or gentle on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,826
Posted By squirtdad

I opened a bottle of redbreast in honor of St....

I opened a bottle of redbreast in honor of St. Patrick's day
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 575
Posted By squirtdad

concur bike looks rode hard and put away...

concur

bike looks rode hard and put away wet.....grips all torn up are (to me) a general indicator of no maintenance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,064
Posted By squirtdad

get a greenfield like this (no tube damage) paint...

get a greenfield like this (no tube damage) paint it to batch the yellow accents (over the top would to pantograph a de rosa heart) and you are read to roll...or this case safely park the bike to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By squirtdad

Cheap and Suction rack is not a good combination

Cheap and Suction rack is not a good combination
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By squirtdad

Ok, 1) you love bikes 2) you know the...

Ok,

1) you love bikes
2) you know the rule is N+1
I should not have to go farther, but

Gravel bike is a very practical solution overall, depending on which one you pick you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,064
Posted By squirtdad

I am fan of modern gear on good vintage...

I am fan of modern gear on good vintage frames..... but the carbon fork and bars may have gone to far.....:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 383
Posted By squirtdad

velo orange grand cru ...

velo orange grand cru

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/681x704/velororangegrandcure_3ad917dfa07d0d2e41c5296c970c90ee72d2cd56.png
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