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Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,230
Posted By urbanknight

For tubular tires, as long as the rider...

For tubular tires, as long as the rider wanted/needed to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,482
Posted By rsbob

Do you agree there is enough crap going on...

Do you agree there is enough crap going on between people in the world around us? It would sure be nice to come to the Bike Forums to get away from that. How about that? Too much to ask of you?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,482
Posted By BATTLESTAR75

Be nice, people.

Be nice, people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,482
Posted By rsbob

Why do you have to be so unnecessarily harsh? If...

Why do you have to be so unnecessarily harsh? If you don’t like the thread, just move on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,269
Posted By obrentharris

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and...

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and allowed derailleurs in the Tour de France in 1937. It's been downhilll ever since with all this new fangled stuff.
Brent
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By squirtdad

if you are going to start a thread like this, ...

if you are going to start a thread like this, take the time to get pictures of tires and tread and include in the the post otherwise how can anyone comment

all i can say is rubber/tread side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,511
Posted By BillyD

Both you guys leave the thread immediately....

Both you guys leave the thread immediately. That’s kcjc and yan, do not post further in the thread.

Thread reopens in 15 minutes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,511
Posted By Hermes

Closed for moderation review.

Closed for moderation review.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,988
Posted By pdlamb

I'd think a through axle would affect the ride...

I'd think a through axle would affect the ride about as much as the color of the paint.

Now the rest of the bike -- frame, geometry, fork, tires -- those might change the ride. But you might as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,097
Posted By Sy Reene

and not to be confused with DaveSSS

and not to be confused with DaveSSS
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By oldschoolbike

If your current Veloce drivetrain is healthy,...

If your current Veloce drivetrain is healthy, consider keeping everything BUT the crankset, and swapping it for a compact (50-34) or subcompact (46-30) set. I swapped a 46-30 into my Veloce 10-speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,308
Posted By wolfchild

Cockpit only relates to cyclists who have way too...

Cockpit only relates to cyclists who have way too much electronic crap strapped to their handlebars and their bikes and on themselves.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By TMonk

closing for review. there may be more bickering...

closing for review. there may be more bickering than useful content in this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,390
Posted By seagrade

I can’t speak for the 1970s but in the 1980s… ...

I can’t speak for the 1970s but in the 1980s…

- Cinelli 1/a steel expander bolt replaced with aluminium from 1/r
- short piece of dowelling into fork steerer to supposedly reduce brake shudder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,484
Posted By smd4

In the shop we hung them by the front wheel....

In the shop we hung them by the front wheel. Conveniently, bikes come with these built-in hand holds that allow for easier lifting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,484
Posted By sweeks

Not if you're holding the bars while navigating...

Not if you're holding the bars while navigating the front wheel onto the hook. :innocent:
I suppose if the hook is high enough this would be a problem though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,484
Posted By staehpj1

I was thinking the same. It is a routine thing...

I was thinking the same. It is a routine thing to stand a bike on the rear wheel to wheel it around the shop or anywhere in tight quarters. Quite quick and easy. From there it is an easy lift. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,484
Posted By PeteHski

I don't find it any sort of challenge to hook my...

I don't find it any sort of challenge to hook my front wheels, but why would it be any easier to hook up a rear wheel?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 855
Posted By cyccommute

I didn’t see anyone who recommended a new rear...

I didn’t see anyone who recommended a new rear derailer. That’s not where the problem lies. Your chain is too long, period. A new derailer is going to do the same thing with the same chain.

At...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,440
Posted By Wildwood

The most I ever had road ready was only about...

The most I ever had road ready was only about half your stated goal. By C&V standards not exactly ‘well curated’. The vintage all Euro, brifter bikes by smaller American builders.

I like to see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,316
Posted By grumpus

If just the hanger or rear part of the dropout...

If just the hanger or rear part of the dropout broke it could be TIG welded back together, being very careful to prevent heat build-up in the bonded areas (needs to be kept below about 60°C, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,316
Posted By FBinNY

Both the color and fabrication scream aluminum....

Both the color and fabrication scream aluminum. Though it's easy enough to check with a magnet or file.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,924
Posted By StanSeven

This is going nowhere except members calling...

This is going nowhere except members calling “stupid.” Closed thread before we start issuing infractions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,368
Posted By phughes

I ride in the rain a lot. I have nevr considered...

I ride in the rain a lot. I have nevr considered cleaning my tires, other than when washing the bike, on the occasional times I do that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,368
Posted By KerryIrons

Are you saying you clean your bike after a 30...

Are you saying you clean your bike after a 30 mile ride because "it's usually poop"? I suggest you quit riding in cow/sheep/pig pastures. I clean my bike every 350 miles or so, and lots of times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,368
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’ve never heard of people doing this and would...

I’ve never heard of people doing this and would imagine spraying them with something would do more harm than good
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,368
Posted By spelger

never in my life have i even considered cleaning...

never in my life have i even considered cleaning my tires. why would i? the moment i started riding they'd be dirty again. at least a frame can stay clean for a few rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By Iride01

Might have been better to show us the fork on the...

Might have been better to show us the fork on the bike that has the rust. That looks almost pristine.

Rust is not the big issue many think it is. Usually it's just surface rust on the unpainted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By nlerner

Intentional design, yes, if you mean...

Intentional design, yes, if you mean intentionally crashed into a wall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By SurferRosa

That frame is like that ... by design. Yeah,...

That frame is like that ... by design. Yeah, that's it. Makes it ... go faster. Yeah...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By USAZorro

Wind chimes

Wind chimes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By Bad Lag

The damage is so obvious, why is this even a...

The damage is so obvious, why is this even a question?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,914
Posted By Sy Reene

go Campy!

go Campy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,181
Posted By gugie

Raising the stem higher by using headset spacers...

Raising the stem higher by using headset spacers isn't a good idea. It's a false sense of security thinking that as long as the little max height line on the stem isn't exposed above the headset,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,438
Posted By Pop N Wood

Man, tough crowd. Sucks your new bike got...

Man, tough crowd.

Sucks your new bike got wacked. On the bright side you now no longer have to worry about that first scratch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 01:02 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,438
Posted By maddog34

Matching and Blending Clear coated Metallic Paint...

Matching and Blending Clear coated Metallic Paint is NOT easy.

Leave it be... ride it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,438
Posted By Kai Winters

Leave it as it is as a constant reminder to be...

Leave it as it is as a constant reminder to be aware of those around you at all times and the unpredictability and chaos that can ensue...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,440
Posted By merlinextraligh

The unfortunate thing to me about this thread is...

The unfortunate thing to me about this thread is that any discussion of Lemond ultimately devolves to the Armstrong debacle.

Armstrong did not invent doping in cycling, but his approach to it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,440
Posted By 79pmooney

My biggest admiration for Greg Lemond is on his...

My biggest admiration for Greg Lemond is on his willingness to call a spade a spade. On drugs. On the doings of LA and the Postal/Discovery team. Of his willingness to not stay silent. And doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,440
Posted By Smaug1

A key take-away for me is that after he was shot...

A key take-away for me is that after he was shot in 1987, his right lung never regained its full capacity. He won the TdF AGAIN, despite not having his full lung capacity!
Then, in 1991, it became...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-31-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,139
Posted By Siu Blue Wind

Oh stop it you guys. Geeze.

Oh stop it you guys. Geeze.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 765
Posted By biker128pedal

Save and Get a new bike and make the Allez your...

Save and Get a new bike and make the Allez your trainer and rain day bike.

Go ahead and upgrade tires and tubes if not tubeless. You will be amazed.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,480
Posted By unterhausen

I changed the title of this thread because it was...

I changed the title of this thread because it was a little too close to a spoiler.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,480
Posted By roadcrankr

Hey, thanks for putting a spoiler in your post...

Hey, thanks for putting a spoiler in your post subject. :bang:
Many of us cannot watch each stage until later in the day.
Maybe try thinking a little more next time.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,084
Posted By msu2001la

I'm late to this thread, but the suspicions...

I'm late to this thread, but the suspicions around Lance Armstrong were so strong because they were fueled by very specific accusations from people within the sport. While most accusations weren't...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-17-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 897
Posted By jon c.

Sure looked to me like it made a difference...

Sure looked to me like it made a difference watching in real time. He certainly stopped riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,671
Posted By Iride01

Possibly to see if Jonas would chase and waste...

Possibly to see if Jonas would chase and waste his energy leaving Tadej to get behind Jonas. Tadej likes to be behind his quarry because he has a explosive sprint on climbs when he can surprise them...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-17-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 958
Posted By Bald Paul

TdF idiot spectators

How many times will spectators with banners, signs, and phones cause crashes and injury to riders before they are found liable for injuries and damages to equipment?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 12:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,671
Posted By Aardwolf

I like the ITV4 (free UK TV station) coverage. ...

I like the ITV4 (free UK TV station) coverage.
Commentators are Gary Imlach, David Millar + Daniel Friebe and Matt Rendell.
Currently supported by Ellen van Dijk (30 weeks pregnant).

They...
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