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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,402
Posted By 3alarmer

...for people who value such things, or for the...

...for people who value such things, or for the people in that elite grouping of athletes who can take advantage of the small performance advantages ? Obviously, the ex-racer in the OP link thinks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,402
Posted By 3alarmer

...I just checked on the various hernia repair...

...I just checked on the various hernia repair meshes, because I'm about 3 1/2 weeks post surgery. I didn't think to specify "no Carbon Fiber Mesh" at time of surgery, but thankfully they're still...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,114
Posted By DangerousDanR

Last year, heading north on Clay County 11(MN),...

Last year, heading north on Clay County 11(MN), ran out of gears and topped out at 35 mph. Yeah, just a bit of a tail wind. The really fast people in the group were up at 37 mph. Dropped me like a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,225
Posted By b88

Blasted for legally riding on the road even though there’s a bike lane

Too many kids clogging the bike lane so I took the street. Among comes trouble maker, rolls his window down and starts yelling, why am I riding on the street being an idiot. So I shouted back, why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,402
Posted By jonathanf2

I have carbon bikes, but I think where carbon...

I have carbon bikes, but I think where carbon really shines are with wheels. I'd rather get a cheap alloy frame and the most lightweight, aero carbon wheels I can afford!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,304
Posted By Hproduguidon

Hirondelle manufrance 1975 ...

Hirondelle manufrance 1975
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,402
Posted By badger1

Well, a fledgling bike company has to hang its...

Well, a fledgling bike company has to hang its marketing hat on something, just like Big Bike. Why not asploding crabon and 'no one needs a 20,000 dollar bike'?
'There is only one thing in the world...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By Pratt

Lots of good advice, for the sake of the thread,...

Lots of good advice, for the sake of the thread, whatever you do, don't climb on and see how it feels. We might have to go back to discussing chain lubrication.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,402
Posted By Pratt

You should be applauded, in this era of climate...

You should be applauded, in this era of climate change, for reducing your carbon footprint.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,114
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm only a "meh" sprinter, although I don't...

I'm only a "meh" sprinter, although I don't really train for much either. My superlatives lie in my 1 to 8 minute power numbers, so I prefer late-race attacks versus a sprint.

Anyway, I've seen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 676
Posted By zandoval

I just highlighted and copied the list into my...

I just highlighted and copied the list into my browser and viewed the images. Very nice looking tire designs.

And more then that its nice to know they are still making new tires. Often I wonder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,304
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'd like to share a stunning bike that Wayne...

I'd like to share a stunning bike that Wayne Bingham displayed at the 2016 Classic Rendezvous gathering. The bike is a 1981 Raleigh Superbe, built in Japan. It is fitted with the SunTour Superbe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,384
Posted By genejockey

How old are you? There's an increase in size and...

How old are you? There's an increase in size and pendulosity that comes with age.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By veganbikes

If I was to put a rack on a suspension fork it...

If I was to put a rack on a suspension fork it would be probably Old Man Mountain or maybe Thule Pack and Pedal or Topeak Tetra M1 but really I wouldn't, Maybe a Wren fork which is inverted but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By 70sSanO

Just buy a few sets. One for a backup and one to...

Just buy a few sets. One for a backup and one to sell on eBay for 3 times the cost in 5-10 years or so.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By Iride01

As mentioned earlier, Shimano does make Di2...

As mentioned earlier, Shimano does make Di2 Ultegra for rim brake equipped bikes. Here are the 11 speed left and right that are compatible with your R7000 stuff or any other 11 speed Shimano road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By smd4

What can I say? It's fun to watch you guys get...

What can I say? It's fun to watch you guys get all defensive. When did "General Cycling" become the "Disc Brake and Electronic Shifting ONLY Forum??"

The OP is following your modern mantra almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,201
Posted By bikingshearer

"Well I was being paid." Andy Hampsten at the...

"Well I was being paid."
Andy Hampsten at the first Eroica CA when asked how he was able to force himself to keep going up, over and down the Gavia in a blizzard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By 70sSanO

I think you can still get Ultegra R8050 Di2 for...

I think you can still get Ultegra R8050 Di2 for rim brakes. At least a couple online suppliers show it in stock, but I didn’t spend much time.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 986
Posted By genejockey

I understand you can't breathe in that thing....

I understand you can't breathe in that thing....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 986
Posted By JW Fas

Just got my new aero helmet.

What do you guys think?

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Context:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By zymphad

Yeah, current road bike environment is extremely...

Yeah, current road bike environment is extremely toxic if you don't want to join the disc brake bandwagon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By zymphad

I honestly do think when I feel the need to do...

I honestly do think when I feel the need to do another bike build in 5+ years from now, my next bike with probably be a steel custom/vintage. I just have zero interest at all in disc brakes, I do my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By cb400bill

Stories like this make me glad that I purchased...

Stories like this make me glad that I purchased my Fuji SL2.1 when I did. Carbon frame, Ultegra Di2 11 speed, and Ultegra rim brakes. Great riding 16.5 lb bike.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,306
Posted By Troul

E-bikes will soon be forced on everyone. Crash...

E-bikes will soon be forced on everyone. Crash for clunkers, the bicycle exchange program. Give them your non E-bike for a cast steel framed E-Bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,534
Posted By MattTheHat

New Encounter on the MUP

Headed home through the nature preserve this morning I come around a bling corner and what do I see a few dozen yards in front of me? A bagpiper. I’ve seen a keyboard player before, and I’m sure even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,201
Posted By wheelreason

Why "Flip it and slam it" of course.....

Why "Flip it and slam it" of course.....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,201
Posted By tcs

"The bicycle is just as good company as most...

"The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community." - Ann Strong 1895
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,201
Posted By tcs

'That the universal agreement has fixed on 70 cm...

'That the universal agreement has fixed on 70 cm as the proper size for wheels does not in anyway prove that this diameter is best. It simply proves that cyclists follow each other like sheep.’ -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,201
Posted By tcs

If roads exist, we should ride them. Lael Wilcox

If roads exist, we should ride them. Lael Wilcox
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

It’s really not that complicated. Labour...

It’s really not that complicated. Labour intensive yes, experience with a torch for sure. I would do it with a milling machine and some metal working tools. The more skilled the individual the less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,304
Posted By macstuff

Beautiful day for a ride. 1950 MacLean ...

Beautiful day for a ride.
1950 MacLean

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,665
Posted By calamarichris

Once I rode my coach's bike (80s aluminum Vitus...

Once I rode my coach's bike (80s aluminum Vitus with Modolo plastic downtube shifters) and that bike had a neat auto-shift feature. When you stood and pedaled hard enough with poor pedaling form...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By Choke

I remember watching a video about him several...

I remember watching a video about him several years ago. I think there is someone on here that owns one of his bikes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfB82Bo6z2U
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By tiger1964

For easier application of FrameSaver?

For easier application of FrameSaver?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By Bianchigirll

I finally Found it! The bike with holes in it.

Way back a few lifetimes ago when I started wasting time er uh learning such great knowledge here, there was a reference to a post about a fabulous bike that had holes in the frame, intentionally. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By Jaytron

Agree, Scrod is great. He used to mod here!

Agree, Scrod is great. He used to mod here!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By mrv

Albatross

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My Schwinn multi gear bike has albatross bars.
If I find a level pic I’ll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By smurfy

'88 Schwinn Traveler 650B Build (Just Back From Paint Shop)

OK, here it is all completed.

I didn't ride it yet, have to get it tuned up and everything dialed in. Maybe redo the bar tape and tweak the fender line a little bit. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,334
Posted By jamesdak

Miele Latina - What's a steel addict to do...

I resisted for days, I really, really did. Reading the review of these posted here is what did me in. Well...that and a really low price. Clearly a hodgepodge of parts but it was really cheap....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,240
Posted By VRJAKE

I'm color blind, thought it was a perfect match!

I'm color blind, thought it was a perfect match!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,423
Posted By sd5782

My 89 Miyata 1000 came with the SLR 1050s. They...

My 89 Miyata 1000 came with the SLR 1050s. They look nice, feel nice, and work nice. I believe the tech aspect of the SLR was a return spring in the brake lever so there could be a lighter return...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,423
Posted By Piff

As an update to this thread...there are actually...

As an update to this thread...there are actually three!! shimano brake levers that are SLR + non-aero. The third option are Exage Sport levers. BL-a450. Just found some on ebay for a reasonable...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,564
Posted By Steve B.

If the gravel conditions get sketchy or really...

If the gravel conditions get sketchy or really steep, you might be walking. Easier walking in SPD shoes. I use SPD on the road bike, so this is an easy choice.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,564
Posted By justin1138

mtb pedals

mtb pedals
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By Fahrenheit531

Yep. Go a-la-carte. Find the rims, spokes, and...

Yep. Go a-la-carte. Find the rims, spokes, and hubs you like, then present them to your local wheel builder.
A quick search for "spoke length calculator" will be helpful if you know your hubs/rims.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,029
Posted By Kai Winters

Ride consistently...at least several days per...

Ride consistently...at least several days per week
Eat a healthy diet...
A ss pain will diminish but a good saddle and padded bike shorts helps.
You are suspending all your weight on a very small...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,564
Posted By dsaul

If you plan to ride anything other than smooth...

If you plan to ride anything other than smooth gravel roads, go with MTB pedals. Most of the "gravel" events, in my area, involve some amount of singletrack to connect gravel road sections. It's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,620
Posted By curbtender

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,240
Posted By VRJAKE

Consistently the nicest riding and all-around...

Consistently the nicest riding and all-around bikes I've ever taken care of, first batch circa 2000 EBISU. Since new, the kit has evolved.
...
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