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03-18-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 507
Posted By Garthr

Ahahahah ..... What's old as dirt is now "new" !...

Ahahahah ..... What's old as dirt is now "new" ! :foo: :lol: I always thought going for a ride was to be exercise/express my inherent Liberty for simply and irrevocably BEING, as the form called...
03-18-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,390
Posted By Garthr

Do you really want to buy a bike with such...

Do you really want to buy a bike with such proprietary parts ? What else is also proprietary about it ? Do ask or find out for yourself. Are proprietary frames/parts acceptable in the long run, if...
03-18-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 392
Posted By Garthr

I have one like this that was the first tire...

I have one like this that was the first tire gauge I ever owned. From the 70's. Not my listing, and I had a hard time find any images for it ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/256227798764?chn=ps&srsltid=
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03-18-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 701
Posted By Garthr

Jerseys are uncomfortable ? Define "jersey", as...

Jerseys are uncomfortable ? Define "jersey", as there are so endless various shapes and sizes of them. I'm not fond of many jersey's myself mostly because of the colors, fit and I'm very particular...
03-17-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,025
Posted By Garthr

I think https://spokelengthcalculator.com/ uses...

I think https://spokelengthcalculator.com/ uses the spocalc database but it's in an easier to use format. It has mostly older parts listed. That said, measuring your own hubs and rims is not only...
03-16-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 225
Posted By Garthr

From reading this...

From reading this https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/shimano-cues-all-new-ecosystem-to-replace-every-groupset-below-105 the CUES system is being introduced in annual increments. At this time all...
03-15-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By Garthr

I have the Feedback Elite that I bought at REI...

I have the Feedback Elite that I bought at REI some years ago and don't find it very stable at all. It's not that a bike is going to tip over, it just moves, jiggles and wiggles a lot. It's not what...
03-15-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,962
Posted By Garthr

Speed is relative to the amount I care to relate...

Speed is relative to the amount I care to relate to the cycling sensation called "weeeeeeeeeee" :lol:

But seriously ...... ;) I've never been one to try to quantify the ride of tires. As long as...
03-14-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 807
Posted By Garthr

Altra Lone Peak variations are stiff enough for...

Altra Lone Peak variations are stiff enough for cycling and the off road tread offers excellent grip. With pinned pedals holes will develop where the pins are if you are consistent in foot placement,...
03-09-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 465
Posted By Garthr

This is fun, I still use the term 86 from when I...

This is fun, I still use the term 86 from when I first hear it while working in restaurants in the 80's. It refers to discarding something, throw it in the trash. It's spoiled,broken, burnt......
03-09-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 677
Posted By Garthr

Yes, you have to know all the angles to get an...

Yes, you have to know all the angles to get an accurate relational picture. Top tube length alone doesn't tell much as angles can vary wildly, especially with track frames. If it's a brand name check...
03-08-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By Garthr

Oh how I love reading these classic magazines,...

Oh how I love reading these classic magazines, thanks for posting this SpeedofLite !
03-08-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By Garthr

This reminds me of sometimes even with friends...

This reminds me of sometimes even with friends and family members we always don't get what the other is saying and take offense to something we either just didn't get, misheard, or maybe we're just...
03-08-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,994
Posted By Garthr

Having quite radically changed my riding position...

Having quite radically changed my riding position to a much more forward and low and now pedaling with feet pointing down slightly, I'm much more of spinner than formerly where I had to typically...
03-08-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By Garthr

This reminds me of the movie The Equalizer 3,...

This reminds me of the movie The Equalizer 3, when Denzel grabs the hand of mobster and is pushing real hard on a nerve in his hand. He tells him this is about "pain compliance"...... while politely...
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By Garthr

The question is it worth it to you, personally ? ...

The question is it worth it to you, personally ?
My opinion is it's overpriced, regardless of the names on the parts. At the end of the day, it's still just a bike.
03-07-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,842
Posted By Garthr

I take it that bikerbob38 is sincere in his...

I take it that bikerbob38 is sincere in his interest about WD-40, and I'll give a sincere answer here from actually using it.

I read all the negatives of using it as a chain lube. So I decided to...
03-06-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By Garthr

The Topeak Road Morph has served one of my bikes...

The Topeak Road Morph has served one of my bikes for 24 years now. All I've done is relubed the inside once. I'd say it was a "good buy" ! I'm not sure if Topeak includes the side bottle cage bolt...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By Garthr

They are so over the top I find it amazing they...

They are so over the top I find it amazing they were allowed to start the race wearing them. My first words after the laughter were "it's a fairing". Plus there's no way those would considered "safe"...
03-06-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,320
Posted By Garthr

Yesterday I rode a blissfully 28 miles in 60some...

Yesterday I rode a blissfully 28 miles in 60some degrees of warm sunshine here in Ohio. Summer bibs plus my new favorite short sleeve Sportful Fiandre Lite jersey/jacket and arm warmers. I felt...
03-06-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,511
Posted By Garthr

It seems to me what the pro road industry is...

It seems to me what the pro road industry is currently trending towards lessing Air resistance, not only the bike but the rider and what they wear head to toe. Anything to reduce wind resistance as I...
03-05-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,511
Posted By Garthr

It doesn't matter what you ride...... that you're...

It doesn't matter what you ride...... that you're riding at all........ weeeeee ! .......now that's something wonderful to behold !
03-05-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,325
Posted By Garthr

There's always custom frames(carbon or steel) as...

There's always custom frames(carbon or steel) as demanding that prefab frame manufacturers conform to my particularly sensibilities is futile. Myself I'm perfectly content with riding steel frames,...
03-02-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By Garthr

This guy shows in a straightforward and effective...

This guy shows in a straightforward and effective manner how he replaces the bearings on his freehub of a Hunt wheel. He says the hubs are Novatec brand in his other video on servicing the other...
02-26-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By Garthr

Merry Sales is the Wholesale company of which...

Merry Sales is the Wholesale company of which Soma is the retail outlet for them, so to speak. Pretty much any bike shop in America can order from Merry Sales on the wholesale level. They have a HUGE...
02-26-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Garthr

All things are never equal ...... So much for...

All things are never equal ......
So much for comparisons.
Ride on :)
02-26-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By Garthr

So you know in case you missed it on the ad,...

So you know in case you missed it on the ad, there's no free shipping on sales and inventory reduction items. To get the discount prices you must use the code given. If you're unsure what your...
02-25-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,889
Posted By Garthr

I've thoroughly enjoyed all the cycling I've...

I've thoroughly enjoyed all the cycling I've watched since the 80's. I have no idea what anyone does or doesn't do, or how or why, no one does. Where would I begin ?.... "in the beginning ... " It's...
02-25-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Garthr

I've ordered from them before without any issues...

I've ordered from them before without any issues to the USA. My experience with a fair number on int'l orders is that the tracking can't be trusted for timing or accuracy. I've had orders that were...
02-24-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By Garthr

The silver Tektro 1277A shown above with the...

The silver Tektro 1277A shown above with the cable stop is my favorite as the cable runs directly to it, like a caliper brake. So no more fiddling with the cable if you change your bar height.
Most...
02-24-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,182
Posted By Garthr

Nitto NJS NJ-SP72 posts come in larger variety of...

Nitto NJS NJ-SP72 posts come in larger variety of diameters than the stuff for mere mortals ..... teeheeheee ...

I have the Nitto S84 twin bolt which used the same head design. Use any superlative...
02-21-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Garthr

Seeing that I've ridden basic non-pinned/ramped...

Seeing that I've ridden basic non-pinned/ramped double and triple rings my entire life without issues friction shifting the FD, obviously these "aides" are not necessary. Clever marketing would have...
02-21-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,371
Posted By Garthr

For reference, I have no need for tubeless tires...

For reference, I have no need for tubeless tires and do my best to avoid rims and tires that state they're for tubeless. If tubeless tires couldn't be used with tubes that would be pretty dumb on the...
02-21-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,824
Posted By Garthr

I think derailleur ought to be able to endure a...

I think derailleur ought to be able to endure a foot flying off the pedal. Plastic has no business being used where it is in that derailleur. I'd still send it for warranty. If denied, so what. If...
02-21-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,371
Posted By Garthr

I've been riding Schwalbe Marathon Racers...

I've been riding Schwalbe Marathon Racers 700x35's for some four years now and they've been flawless. They also happen to wear longer than any other tire that I can recall riding. Overall I'd say...
02-20-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,221
Posted By Garthr

Because there isn't a complete group set anymore...

Because there isn't a complete group set anymore like they formerly made. No standalone hubs, you have buy a complete wheel now. That won't fit in a pretty little display box ! Neither does an...
02-19-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,476
Posted By Garthr

I don't get cramps, but I do tend to eat good...

I don't get cramps, but I do tend to eat good quantities of pickled jalapeno's in the half gallon jars. :) Yum yum yum . What does this have in common with pickles ? What every pickled food does,...
02-19-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By Garthr

The aftermarket heat-treated Wheels Mfr. axles...

The aftermarket heat-treated Wheels Mfr. axles are worth the investment for FW hubs. I've installed a couple of them and of course, they just work ! I prefer FW hubs myself as I only need 6 or 7 cogs...
02-19-24, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 493
Posted By Garthr

I always like clear protectors that had adhesive...

I always like clear protectors that had adhesive on them but the adhesion quality of the most recent batch was so poor I resorted to using a cut innertube taped on the CS. At least it works and stays...
02-19-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By Garthr

I have some vintage Specialized hubs that were...

I have some vintage Specialized hubs that were never anodized to begin with. I hadn't thought about using metal polish on them, but my idea of a metal polish was basically from my years ago using...
02-17-24, 02:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 780
Posted By Garthr

Big thumbs up one these cranks.:thumb: I've...

Big thumbs up one these cranks.:thumb: I've ridden them for some 5 plus years now. Despite being marketed as singlespeed cranks they are in fact regular 110mm BCD cranks with the same double ring...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,327
Posted By Garthr

"Don't Lose Sight" Of what's important,...

"Don't Lose Sight"

Of what's important, what's real.

for that (de-bait-ing) sh ! tee ain't ever gonna change .....

So smile ..... just because "You exist" :love:
...
02-10-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 341
Posted By Garthr

I've only used a torque wrench for crank bolts so...

I've only used a torque wrench for crank bolts so I can't speak to any torque values for stems or bars for that matter. 6" allen wrenches are great for quill stem tightening. The longer the lever,...
02-09-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 490
Posted By Garthr

Yeah, masi61, stitching coming undone is one...

Yeah, masi61, stitching coming undone is one thing but when you get holes in the pad it's time to let them go ! I can relate to wearing some things that should be retired ! After having some...
02-09-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 754
Posted By Garthr

Yes they are a legit retailer as last fall I...

Yes they are a legit retailer as last fall I bought 3 pairs of Sportful bibs and 4 jackets/vest from them. I get the skepticism as I'm as cautious as can be and for good reason but if you do more...
02-09-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 490
Posted By Garthr

Well I must say this is bit surreal as while I...

Well I must say this is bit surreal as while I have yet to purchase the Fiandre bib tights , I've worn the Fiandre Pro bib short version for some 5 plus years. The reason why I've hesitated may be...
02-08-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,453
Posted By Garthr

When you start asking "does this bike make me...

When you start asking "does this bike make me look fat ?"
02-08-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,119
Posted By Garthr

It would be helpful friday1970 if you had photos...

It would be helpful friday1970 if you had photos or at least told us what skewer you are using. I had an issue of my rear wheel slipping on a steel bike and finally realized the Performance brand...
02-07-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,433
Posted By Garthr

Yes, endless ways to do the same thing, to...

Yes, endless ways to do the same thing, to express yourself through this play called "Life" !
02-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 247
Posted By Garthr

I recently priced out shipping a frame between...

I recently priced out shipping a frame between Pirateship, Bikeflights and Shipbikes and Pirateship was the least, especially for additional insurance. With Pirateship you can ship anything, it's not...
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