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Forum: For Sale
04-11-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 863
Posted By rdf37

My socks are in the middle of room and I left my...

My socks are in the middle of room and I left my ice cream bowl out last night! The wife is disappointed in my dirty bike shorts laying on the floor and the mud that fell off wheels onto her kitchen...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,763
Posted By PIFFLE

Proper shots from drive-side . . . ...

Proper shots from drive-side . . .

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,861
Posted By genejockey

Needs? What is this "need" ****? We're talking...

Needs? What is this "need" ****? We're talking BICYCLES.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,861
Posted By wheelreason

For sure, specially in the middle of summer....

For sure, specially in the middle of summer. There are some crews around here that have it down to a science. You can tell the good ones by the cadence of the nailer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By Rick

Phil Wood still makes Campi square taper BBs in...

Phil Wood still makes Campi square taper BBs in the length you want.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,961
Posted By Radium226

Hi Joe, There is a case with a True North...

Hi Joe,
There is a case with a True North tandem on sale by the french customs, ministry of Justice next week and it seems to be the missing part of your tandem. I cannot send photos or share link...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,185
Posted By ScottCommutes

Can we agree on diaper pins then?

Can we agree on diaper pins then?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,419
Posted By RoadWearier

Dark Helmet is not amused...... ...

Dark Helmet is not amused......

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,430
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Who is this everyone else you speak of. Outside...

Who is this everyone else you speak of. Outside of a few outspoken participants in this forum who live and breathe C&V the rest of the world has moved on.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,430
Posted By The Chemist

Anyone who thinks modern high end groupsets look...

Anyone who thinks modern high end groupsets look cheap has clearly only seen blurry internet photos of them, because as a former owner of Ultegra R8000 and now-owner of GRX800 and 105 Di2, I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,430
Posted By Camilo

Jeaaaazus. I'm not an expert on the English...

Jeaaaazus. I'm not an expert on the English language, but does the concept of "prescient" apply to this 40+ year old sketch and today on these forums?
https://youtu.be/ohDB5gbtaEQ?feature=shared
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,989
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

This discussion is exclusive to the Bike Forums,...

This discussion is exclusive to the Bike Forums, akin to a gathering of seasoned farmers fondly reminiscing about the charm of the "three on the tree" transmission. In the realm of cycling, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,595
Posted By PeteHski

Don’t forget cost too. Sometimes it is simply not...

Don’t forget cost too. Sometimes it is simply not worth the £/g saved. The more obsessive weight-weenies have a tendency to ignore this aspect, along with the functionality you mentioned. The end...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,516
Posted By cyccommute

Phosphoric acid is a surface rust remover and...

Phosphoric acid is a surface rust remover and should not be used in any kind of bath. The iron in the chain will react with the phosphate which is what lead to your cracking. I suspect that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 562
Posted By FBinNY

I don't know what the OP is thinking, but using...

I don't know what the OP is thinking, but using different gauges is an effective way to compensate for the tension differences in dished wheels. People focus on tension, but fail to recognize that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,376
Posted By Kontact

Redbullet Okay, you are confusing some of how...

Redbullet
Okay, you are confusing some of how this derailleur works, which is not like a SRAM.

SRAM derailleur B screws simply pushes the derailleur back and forth directly. This Shimano...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-23-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,822
Posted By DarKris

Waiting for my bronchitis to go kick the bucket...

Waiting for my bronchitis to go kick the bucket so I can go ride this

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By grumpus

Not easy to tell from the photos, I'd err on the...

Not easy to tell from the photos, I'd err on the side of caution and recommend that they should not be used. Maybe your friend doesn't weigh so much, and doesn't ride so hard, in which case they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,928
Posted By kklein24

I was searching for something and came across...

I was searching for something and came across this thread. This is Kirsten, Gary's wife. I can assure you he is alive and well. His main passion right now, and for the past several years, is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,820
Posted By MezzoLew

She's definitely a keeper - the wife and the bike...

She's definitely a keeper - the wife and the bike of course! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,936
Posted By terrymorse

When hooked rims came around, they were regarded...

When hooked rims came around, they were regarded as such an obvious improvement that hookless rims quickly disappeared from the market. Good riddance.

As someone who dealt daily with seating tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,139
Posted By wolfchild

$ 9000 for a motorcycle is totally worth it....$...

$ 9000 for a motorcycle is totally worth it....$ 9000 for a bicycle isn't worth it, in fact spending that much on a bicycle is laughable and ludicrous. That bicycle probably took about $ 4000 to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By FBinNY

Unless you dump on tons, and have a cloth...

Unless you dump on tons, and have a cloth rimstrip, capillary action will keep any oil in the threads.

So, use common sense and save the worrying for stuff that matters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

My initial go to for Shimano road DTI levers of...

My initial go to for Shimano road DTI levers of this design family is to remove the lever/shift pod from the body by pushing out the lever pivot pin (and that tiny set screw on the underside). Once...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,397
Posted By 79pmooney

I have two suggestions. (Rather strong ones.) ...

I have two suggestions. (Rather strong ones.) Use butted spokes. Keep the spoke tensions uniform. Butted spokes are far kinder to rims. I've killed Open Pro wheels that came with 14g straight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 884
Posted By maddog34

you are now Blocked, Preacher... Now go lie for a...

you are now Blocked, Preacher... Now go lie for a living. Does your flock know what you act like when not preaching for donations?

start a thread.. i'm sure someone else will instruct you on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By hazetguy

https://prezents.com/cdn/shop/products/80005_grand...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,329
Posted By Chuck Naill

Specialized services are a challenge for the new...

Specialized services are a challenge for the new customer who knows little. It can be intimidating to break into cycling, white-water paddling, back packing, learning to play a musical instrument....
Forum: Northeast
10-16-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,217
Posted By Steve B.

Well it’s fall in NY and that means cooler temps...

Well it’s fall in NY and that means cooler temps and that means into the woods for some mt. biking !. Hi 40’s is a great temp for an hour at BP with some buddies. Saw a cool owl doing some hunting
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,349
Posted By purpurite

Zombie thread for October... my 2003 Litespeed...

Zombie thread for October... my 2003 Litespeed Classic. It only took me 10 years to get photo posting privileges. :lol:

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,509
Posted By Kontact

As a service manager, I have been on the...

As a service manager, I have been on the receiving end of a custom frame builder saying "we consider that in spec". This seems to be the ultimate warranty denial card that some companies play when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By maddog34

Or clean/grease/adjust the axle bearings, then...

Or clean/grease/adjust the axle bearings, then True the Wheel, Before doing the Hanger align... :innocent:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,275
Posted By cyccommute

Okay. You forced me to read through the whole...

Okay. You forced me to read through the whole NASA bulletin…thanks a lot:rolleyes:

I’m going to quote extensively from NASA bulletin and, for that I am sorry, but it can’t be avoided. You are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,582
Posted By alcjphil

If the wheels don't have proper brake tracks on...

If the wheels don't have proper brake tracks on the rim you will not be able to brake properly and it is likely that your rim brakes will damage the rims
As well, most disc brake wheels require thru...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,557
Posted By BillyD

He’s a newbie, clearly. How savvy about BF...

He’s a newbie, clearly. How savvy about BF etiquette were you guys when you first started here. I keep telling you guys, if you have nothing positive to add, go find a thread you like better. I’m...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,908
Posted By veganbikes

I wouldn't recommend any cheap pedals or Jeff...

I wouldn't recommend any cheap pedals or Jeff Bezos knockoffs. I would recommend Crank Bros Stamp Pedals. They all have decent bearings and bushings the 1s give you a thermoplastic pedal and the 7s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,568
Posted By Kontact

You kidding? The first post is entirely hostile...

You kidding? The first post is entirely hostile and unnecessary.

This forum is not really moderated, and there seems to be a contingent of bad actors who think they are freelance moderators -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 23,325
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

There is one silver lining in the wide...

There is one silver lining in the wide availability of $14k bikes. It allows more cyclists to follow the golden rule: Your bike should always be more valuable than your car.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,288
Posted By tomato coupe

Let's see ... 2014 Pinarello, 10 speed Campy...

Let's see ... 2014 Pinarello, 10 speed Campy Record, modern stuff is ugly. Carnac the Magnificent says you will be 63 years old in March.
Forum: Northeast
06-19-22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,217
Posted By kaos joe

Ok Russ, busy day today. Off we go to Montauk. ...

Ok Russ, busy day today. Off we go to Montauk.

Most of our Montauk rides originate at the Massapequa Park LIRR station, which makes for about 102 miles to Montauk village and 114 if you go all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,062
Posted By yaw

I heard tubeless feels best :lol: Yeah...

I heard tubeless feels best :lol:



Yeah not only the weight but also the small size when rolled up makes these really good for back ups, even if riding with other configurations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By sdmc530

Kids NBD!

Been working a build for my 11 year old and got it done and test rode tonight! He was pretty happy. He chose everything on it. Most of the parts I had on hand so it wasn't too bad. I need to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,556
Posted By urbanknight

I used to work at a shop about 20 years ago. It...

I used to work at a shop about 20 years ago. It was expected that I take no more than 15 minutes to assemble a new bike. 12 if it was a single speed kids bike. They come mostly assembled, so we just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By wesmamyke

You don't want the Advent stuff, it's Microshift...

You don't want the Advent stuff, it's Microshift specific proprietary nonsense. Those bar-end shifters should work, normal 9spd Shimano pull. The clamping bits are standard too, should fit any bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,057
Posted By BTinNYC

I'm about to head out on my BOTL 25" Peugoat...

I'm about to head out on my BOTL 25" Peugoat Anchor. With some work it's been slimmed down to sub 30 lbs 😮, but I'm below 190 for the first time in 20 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 04:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,263
Posted By fabiofarelli

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
Posted By Maelochs

Simple solution .... only buy bike parts when...

Simple solution .... only buy bike parts when blind drunk.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,912
Posted By 70sSanO

No problem. Webster has not invented the words...

No problem. Webster has not invented the words that can offend me, especially from someone I don’t know on the internet.

John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,681
Posted By cyccommute

Hold on there a minute. “Threadless” and...

Hold on there a minute. “Threadless” and “cartridge” don’t necessarily mean throwaway. Threadless headsets…which are way beyond vintage at this point…were a godsend to mountain bikers when they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,732
Posted By tyrion

You're missing one fork leg.

You're missing one fork leg.
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