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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,863
Posted By Monkey Face

It's mid-70s here, mostly sunny, with a few light...

It's mid-70s here, mostly sunny, with a few light fluffy clouds and a gentle cooling breeze. My wife has arranged for the wood burner to be serviced, has been shopping and is now cutting the grass....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Monkey Face

I've spent a bit of time walking in the Apennines...

I've spent a bit of time walking in the Apennines and would suggest that you might check out Liguria as a less touristy alternative to Tuscany. Might be too quiet for you off the bike.

The Algarve...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 13,198
Posted By Monkey Face

And I thought you ('Muricans) were gong to ask...

And I thought you ('Muricans) were gong to ask what a toilet was. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-22, 05:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,902
Posted By Monkey Face

I've never joined a cycling club, but have been...

I've never joined a cycling club, but have been on informal group rides. Invariably, there was an alpha male or two in there somewhere, and as a consequence I never really found the rides enjoyable -...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 13,198
Posted By Monkey Face

You know you're getting old when you forget to do...

You know you're getting old when you forget to do up your trousers after you've been to the toilet.
You know you're getting really old when you forget to undo your trousers before you sit down to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,679
Posted By Monkey Face

Unless I'm riding a recumbent! Then nobody will...

Unless I'm riding a recumbent! Then nobody will notice, until I start going backwards downhill.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,679
Posted By Monkey Face

I'd be afraid to use a HRM in case I see it go to...

I'd be afraid to use a HRM in case I see it go to zero. :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-22, 04:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,953
Posted By Monkey Face

You guys are lucky to be discussing aero bikes....

You guys are lucky to be discussing aero bikes. The fact that my body is distinctly non-aero, disqualifies me from the conversation.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,087
Posted By Monkey Face

Velo Orange Pass Hunter. I just bought a Giant...

Velo Orange Pass Hunter. I just bought a Giant Revolt, but I've no pictures yet.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-29-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,772
Posted By Monkey Face

I think you made the best choice with GRX800. I...

I think you made the best choice with GRX800. I can't imagine a scenario where I would find Di2 a life-changer (for the better, that is). I just bought a bike with cable disc brakes because I don't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-29-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By Monkey Face

I agree. Carbon seat posts are a waste of money,...

I agree. Carbon seat posts are a waste of money, one of the many things that we've been led to believe we need, when we don't. Better 'compliance' can be had from tyres and saddles.
.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-29-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,398
Posted By Monkey Face

Please indulge me, so I can understand this...

Please indulge me, so I can understand this better. What do you mean by 'bottoming out'? My definition of that would be the cranks hitting objects as I pedal, so the obvious answer is a higher BB and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 314,997
Posted By Monkey Face

They've set it out for flat-mount disc brakes...

They've set it out for flat-mount disc brakes too. I guess that's the way everything is going. Those forks look stiffer, I'd guess. They say the rear end is springier and lighter - I can believe the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 314,997
Posted By Monkey Face

Gosh, that's difficult. I'd say smooth,...

Gosh, that's difficult. I'd say smooth, predictable, well-mannered... I'm struggling. I initially built it for myself, with drop bars, Campagnolo Veloce groupset and 28c slicks. Then switched to flat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 314,997
Posted By Monkey Face

Hello again. I've been away from cycling for...

Hello again.

I've been away from cycling for a couple of years - my last post was in 'Show us your Vintage Cannondale'. Up until now I've had road bikes of various vintage, but I just bought my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,108
Posted By Monkey Face

Just completed a mini-refit. New Vittoria Corsa...

Just completed a mini-refit. New Vittoria Corsa tyres, new chain and cabling, Deda Speciale bars and Nitto stem, Selle Italia Flite saddle... and a Crane brass bell (appreciated by horse riders and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 158,570
Posted By Monkey Face

Mint mid 90s R600 - rides smoother than any bike...

Mint mid 90s R600 - rides smoother than any bike I've owned, which includes a Bianchi Infinito and Colnago Ace... both of which I thought were super-smooth.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,089
Posted By Monkey Face

Mid-90s R600. Found on eBay and practically...

Mid-90s R600. Found on eBay and practically unused for 25 years. New Vittoria Corsa 25c tyres, cabling, chain, Deda Speciale bars and Nitto stem....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 02:52 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,953
Posted By Monkey Face

Aha, but my use of the word was not a matter of...

Aha, but my use of the word was not a matter of who you talk to, but who you listen to. I accept the various dictionary definitions, but what I actually meant is rather different to what you decided...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,953
Posted By Monkey Face

FYI. Extortionate adjective 1. (of a...

FYI. Extortionate
adjective
1.
(of a price) much too high; exorbitant.

;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,953
Posted By Monkey Face

Call me old-fashioned, but I'd expect ventilation...

Call me old-fashioned, but I'd expect ventilation in a bike helmet as a given (unless it's one of those fashionable city helmets, or for BMX). My point was, that if anyone wants to get suckered into...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 06:16 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,953
Posted By Monkey Face

With respect, that's exactly the kind of...

With respect, that's exactly the kind of over-thinking that manufacturers encourage, allowing them to hike their prices. It might, just might, be true for professional cyclists, but for the 99.9999%...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
Posted By Monkey Face

You're not taking advantage at all if the group...

You're not taking advantage at all if the group insist you stay. I think you need to accept their version of events and be grateful, rather than being hard on yourself, or quitting because it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,936
Posted By Monkey Face

I can't compare the two bikes, but I had a Tecno...

I can't compare the two bikes, but I had a Tecno that I ended up deciding was a size small for me - but it was the best bike I've ever owned. I'm about 180lbs and when pushing hard, out of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,969
Posted By Monkey Face

It's not quality that bothers me about buying...

It's not quality that bothers me about buying anything from China right now; sometimes it's almost unavoidable, but I'm doing my best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,475
Posted By Monkey Face

Two Continental Race 28 inner tubes. I'd post...

Two Continental Race 28 inner tubes. I'd post pictures, but I wouldn't want anyone to get over excited.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,928
Posted By Monkey Face

I wear a helmet while riding my turbo trainer......

I wear a helmet while riding my turbo trainer... you can NEVER be too careful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 02:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,108
Posted By Monkey Face

How very reassuring! One reason to lose a bit of...

How very reassuring! One reason to lose a bit of weight I suppose. :D


PS.
I thought the wheels needed brightening up, so I just bought some para (gum) sidewall Vittoria Corsa's.

Also going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,108
Posted By Monkey Face

Thanks for the endorsements guys. Dunno what the...

Thanks for the endorsements guys. Dunno what the thinking was on the quirky seat-stays, Charles, but setting the cassette back sure makes cleaning them easier. Seems to make wheel removal / fitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,108
Posted By Monkey Face

Is my 90s Cannondale 'Classic & Vintage'?

Hi folks. Not sure if I'm in the right section, but I've not been cycling for a while and have bought a mid 90s Cannondale 2.8 road bike.

The frame is probably an R600, made in 1993 and built in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-17, 02:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By Monkey Face

Hi Ryan, You can see from the photo that...

Hi Ryan,

You can see from the photo that mine had (past tense... I sold it two years ago - it didn't ride as nice as it looks*) braze-ons on the down tube for the gear cabling and a hanger for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-16, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,149
Posted By Monkey Face

Campagnolo casette identification

Can anyone identify a Campagnolo cassette please?

Just got a new (2015 model) Bianchi Intenso with a 13-26 10-speed cassette that has titanium spacers throughout, instead of the plastic ones I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-16, 03:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,455
Posted By Monkey Face

Replacing internal cables

I recently bought a new bike that arrived with a broken shifter and - rather than send the bike back - I suggested the seller give me a partial refund and I'd do the repair myself. The refund more...
Forum: United Kingdom
06-01-16, 10:08 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,255
Posted By Monkey Face

524749 Was in Cheshire, now about 10 miles...

524749

Was in Cheshire, now about 10 miles west of the Cotswolds. Just finished building the above... thought the thread could do with some pictures.
Forum: United Kingdom
06-01-16, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,677
Posted By Monkey Face

Why don't you contact Ridgeback... :geek: ... or...

Why don't you contact Ridgeback... :geek: ... or am I missing something?
Forum: United Kingdom
06-01-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,415
Posted By Monkey Face

I use something like the Pedalpro one, but mine...

I use something like the Pedalpro one, but mine has wheels on it (which can cause the front wheel to turn and the bike to fall over). The simple, single, inexpensive, Pedalpro one looks best to me.
Forum: United Kingdom
06-01-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,247
Posted By Monkey Face

UK - Greece Charity Ride

A 60+ year-old friend of mine is riding from Herefordshire to Greece in June - self-financed, with 100% of donations going to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. He'll average around 300km per day...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-16, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 985,069
Posted By Monkey Face

524274 Just built this: Genesis Equilibrium...

524274

Just built this: Genesis Equilibrium Stainless Steel. Campy drivetrain ('hybrid' 12-29 cassette), Mavic A319 wheels, Vittoria Open Pave 27c tyres, Brooks Swift saddle, Deda Speciale bars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,521
Posted By Monkey Face

That lengthy diatribe above fails to mention one...

That lengthy diatribe above fails to mention one thing... what does a VO ride like? Well, not being particularly cash rich these days, I'm dismantling a mint condition Colnago Nuovo Mexico to build...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-16, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,423
Posted By Monkey Face

There was a report in the news a few weeks ago,...

There was a report in the news a few weeks ago, here in the UK, that a 40 year research study has found no evidence linking high cholesterol to an increased risk of heart disease or stroke. Smoking,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-16, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,598
Posted By Monkey Face

I'd say the distinction between work (that you...

I'd say the distinction between work (that you enjoy) and a hobby, is that you paid for the former. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,598
Posted By Monkey Face

I retired when I was 50. I lasted for seven years...

I retired when I was 50. I lasted for seven years year before starting another business, but this time doing what I really love. It was nice to have no pressure of time and get a different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,312
Posted By Monkey Face

I had something like this happen once and it was...

I had something like this happen once and it was diagnosed as being something to do with the rear hub. I wasn't mechanically minded at the time, so I left it to the mechanic and didn't pay much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,327
Posted By Monkey Face

I get my entertainment by simply riding my bike....

I get my entertainment by simply riding my bike. No need for a computer to work out my stats; my body tells me everything I need to know. Plus I own a watch and carry my iPhone in case of serious...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Monkey Face

Thanks BD - you're probably right... I've done...

Thanks BD - you're probably right... I've done that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,398
Posted By Monkey Face

Compatibility and conversions

Hi folks. I posted this on Fifty Plus, but probably better to ask here...

I have a Shimergo set-up on a 1984 Colnago Nuovo Mexico and want to 'convert' the rear wheel/hub from Shimano 9-speed to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Monkey Face

I considered them for several seconds :rolleyes:...

I considered them for several seconds :rolleyes: and decided I don't want bar end shifters... I can live with brifters on a vintage bike, but not bar end shifters (unless it's an out-and-out touring...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-16, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Monkey Face

Conversion and compatibility questions...

Hi folks. Hope I'm on the right forum, but I thought I'd ask a couple of questions of the more 'senior' members, in the hope of some 'real world' replies...

I have a Shimergo set-up on a 1984...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 11:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,495
Posted By Monkey Face

I've never had a problem wiggling/squeezing a 25c...

I've never had a problem wiggling/squeezing a 25c tyre through a caliper that wasn't connected to a quick release lever, so QR isn't really an issue for me.

Since top exit levers might only be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-15, 08:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,164
Posted By Monkey Face

I'm with Dave (previous page)... you should worry...

I'm with Dave (previous page)... you should worry more about wearing out your knees than your chainrings. Ergo, use your gears to protect your knees. As for the bike, keep everything clean for longer...
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