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Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-02-12, 07:36 PM

Replies: 42

Custom Bianchi

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Posted By Andy727

It says "12.8" And the size is around...

It says "12.8"

And the size is around 55-56cm which is much too small for me, so I unfortunately won't really get to ride it much, but I plan on either finding someone who will ride it or end up...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-01-12, 07:50 PM

Replies: 42

Custom Bianchi

Views: 5,544

Posted By Andy727

Well it definitely should be a fun project....

Well it definitely should be a fun project. According to the rear derailleur, it's from '78. It seems that more than anything it's just dirty with a little bit of surface rust on a few parts. I'm...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

01-01-12, 08:51 AM

Replies: 42

Custom Bianchi

Views: 5,544

Posted By Andy727

Custom Bianchi

I got this bike from a neighbor for free. He told me his brother had the frame custom made and had it built up. He guessed that it was from the early 80's but that it could be older. The frame is...

Forum: Touring

03-07-11, 06:10 AM

Replies: 5

Should I upgrade from my '76 Schwinn Super Le Tour?

Views: 1,027

Posted By Andy727

If you're 7 feet tall, you probably need...

If you're 7 feet tall, you probably need something bigger than 63cm. I'm 6'4" and sometimes I feel like the 63cm frames are a bit small.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-15-10, 10:27 AM

Replies: 5

Hollowtech Triple Crank to Double

Views: 916

Posted By Andy727

Hollowtech Triple Crank to Double

I have an old trek road bike, and last time I went riding, the pedal pulled out of the crank and stripped it, so now I need new crankarms.

I have a triple tiagra hollowtech crankset, and if I...

Forum: Touring

12-10-10, 10:31 PM

Replies: 27

Which Pedals are better for knees?

Views: 5,818

Posted By Andy727

Thanks for all the responses. I've decided to try...

Thanks for all the responses. I've decided to try out the clips and straps since they are relatively cheap, and if they don't work, I can always try something else. I already bought a pair of XL...

Forum: Touring

12-07-10, 01:33 PM

Replies: 27

Which Pedals are better for knees?

Views: 5,818

Posted By Andy727

I understand what you are saying, but it's hard...

I understand what you are saying, but it's hard to find the exact right spot because the current spot I was in on my tour felt perfectly fine, but after 10 days on the road, my knee began hurting...

Forum: Touring

12-07-10, 12:35 PM

Replies: 27

Which Pedals are better for knees?

Views: 5,818

Posted By Andy727

Which Pedals are better for knees?

Last time I toured, I used shimano spd pedals with recessed cleats. I was fitted for them by a professional, but I ended up still having pain. I'm pretty sure that they had no float.

My question...

Forum: Touring

11-03-10, 10:09 AM

Replies: 22

Mileage, Terrain, and Pedals

Views: 1,010

Posted By Andy727

I was planning on taking the C and O Canal and...

I was planning on taking the C and O Canal and Great Allegheny Passage to Pittsburgh. The C and O Canal is completely flat and the GAP has slight grades. From Pittsburgh, it's not too far to...

Forum: Touring

11-03-10, 07:30 AM

Replies: 22

Mileage, Terrain, and Pedals

Views: 1,010

Posted By Andy727

I actually had a professional fit before the...

I actually had a professional fit before the tour, but I still had the problems. So, I think I am going to try out clips for my pedals and I'll see how it goes.

Forum: Touring

11-02-10, 12:33 PM

Replies: 22

Mileage, Terrain, and Pedals

Views: 1,010

Posted By Andy727

Cassette is 11-32 Chainrings: 26,36,48

Cassette is 11-32
Chainrings: 26,36,48

Forum: Touring

11-02-10, 12:22 PM

Replies: 22

Mileage, Terrain, and Pedals

Views: 1,010

Posted By Andy727

Mileage, Terrain, and Pedals

Last summer I attempted a cross country ride on the ACA transam route. I didn't make it very far and ended around Breaks Interstate Park between VA and KY. The reason I had to stop was because I have...

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