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03-18-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 44
Posted By Road Fan

What about GoLo?

Well?

Seriously, I wonder if it is healthy and worth trying? Ideally I should lose about 35#.
03-17-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,390
Posted By Road Fan

I wonder: aren't modern bikes designed so the...

I wonder: aren't modern bikes designed so the head tube height and the seat tube can accommodate a specific range of the rider dimensions? 4cm is a pretty big adjustment for just about anything on...
03-16-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Road Fan

Wow, what COOL PROJECT! Yes it might not take...

Wow, what COOL PROJECT! Yes it might not take too long! Having built a NR or two, I wonder it your cartridge BB will work aout as well as sloring the correct Campagnolo BB cups and spindle. T'm...
03-12-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,544
Posted By Road Fan

Thanks Terry! Takes me a while to glom onto a...

Thanks Terry! Takes me a while to glom onto a discussion sometimes, but thanks for that clarification!
02-27-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By Road Fan

Seems to me the manufacturing tolerance of spoke...

Seems to me the manufacturing tolerance of spoke diameter is also a factor. The 7.6% seems like a "noise margin," within which you may get a reading, but can't really count on it as a measurement.
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02-24-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Road Fan

Another topic: For a re-laced and pretty darn...

Another topic: For a re-laced and pretty darn true Dunlop Special Lightweight rim in chromed steel. I still have all the original plated steel spokes on the bike, dirty but not rusty.

What sort...
02-24-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Road Fan

So having touched on Club bikes, as the owner of...

So having touched on Club bikes, as the owner of a 27 x 1 ¼ Rudge with 531, I wonder how a change to 27 x 1 ¼ might affect the 2:1 policy, or if it has been reflected in teh S-A literature beyond the...
02-24-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,053
Posted By Road Fan

Sorry, I see now you HAVE measured PBH. Your PBH...

Sorry, I see now you HAVE measured PBH. Your PBH is 30.5" (equal to 77.5 centimeters). I would want a standover about 3 or 4 cm less than the standover height with the wheels you expect to use. ...
02-24-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,053
Posted By Road Fan

Have you measured your pubic bone height (PBH)? ...

Have you measured your pubic bone height (PBH)? Very old-school but it works. Your fitter should have recorded that in the report on the fitting you paid for. You find the vertical distance from...
02-17-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,060
Posted By Road Fan

love the bike! As far as bars I would go for a...

love the bike! As far as bars I would go for a compact bar rather than an ergo. Check out 3ttt, for one example, though you may have to settle for final markdown or good used product. But my...
02-17-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Road Fan

I agree, though I find no concern with dual pivot...

I agree, though I find no concern with dual pivot Campy sidepulls, save occasional tire to arm clearance issues. But I'm also not married to 700c with 40mm tires.
02-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Road Fan

I'd have to bring my own "Marrakesh Express" and...

I'd have to bring my own "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite Judy Blueyes?" Queen's "I want to ride my bicycle!"

Didn't John Lennon write a song about cycling?

I always thought there should be some...
02-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Road Fan

I'd have to bring my own "Marrakesh Express" and...

I'd have to bring my own "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite Judy Blueyes?" Queen's "I want to ride my bicycle!"

Didn't John Lennon write a song about cycling?

I always thought there should be some...
02-16-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

I don't think Trek put Cinelli bars them on very...

I don't think Trek put Cinelli bars them on very many at least not in the 80s. I recall a lot of Nitto bars. For a while everyone wanted Cinelli bars, and these were easier to ride (less drop) than...
02-16-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

I'm also never been crazy about those Cinelli...

I'm also never been crazy about those Cinelli 64's! On my Treks I like more modern compact bars, even without indexed shifting. I agree with Jah Heine that the more open curves of his rando and...
02-07-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

I don't know about those headlug modules or...

I don't know about those headlug modules or whatevers. I don't see any outward sign of non-genuine lugging on my 610, the 600 I formerly ride, the 620 I had, or the 720, so I can honestly say I'm...
02-07-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By Road Fan

And a rich store of vintage lore and details in...

And a rich store of vintage lore and details in his head along with a great willingness to share!
02-07-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

Possible tubing and stiffness in '82 Trek 720 S/N 014007

As well, the portfolios of both Reynolds and Campagnolo had tubes with nominally thicker walls (1.0 mm) versus "normal" (0.6 mm in the case of Columbus) and thin walls (down to 0.4 mm for both...
02-07-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

Thanks, I have several of the Eco models, but now...

Thanks, I have several of the Eco models, but now I realize, none of the Titane.
02-06-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By Road Fan

I heard the same from a friend of a friend who...

I heard the same from a friend of a friend who knows the owner. I've tried a few times t reach the owner in he past few years, without success. When he was located in Michigan, we were in a ride or...
02-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By Road Fan

I was gonna say "probably about 1000 years ago." ...

I was gonna say "probably about 1000 years ago." This antiquity is NOT BROKEN!
02-06-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

Ok, yes I see the blue cage now. I don't think...

Ok, yes I see the blue cage now. I don't think I've ever seen one before.
02-03-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,121
Posted By Road Fan

I can't see that from the pictures that are up.

I can't see that from the pictures that are up.
01-31-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By Road Fan

With the fitting idea you’ve been given by...

With the fitting idea you’ve been given by Irider, the difference between fitness cycling and, well the other kind will be how far, you go, how fast you go, and hard you push the pedals. The fit,...
01-26-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,962
Posted By Road Fan

I have a few very nice-riding bikes which can't...

I have a few very nice-riding bikes which can't accept a 38 or 42 without frame surgery. Since some are collectible, I don't have any plans for radical bending of the chainstay or the fork blades. ...
01-21-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

In Chicago we had Western Auto and Monkey Ward as...

In Chicago we had Western Auto and Monkey Ward as well, as well as bike shops focused on Columbia, Huffy, and other gaspipe bikes.

The Clubman approach is what I'm shooting for now. I'm even...
01-21-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,513
Posted By Road Fan

I was going to suggest the Rene Herse as well. I...

I was going to suggest the Rene Herse as well. I suspect it is the lightest, but I'm not sure. Also, how low can you get the gearing with a vintage or modern classic 5-pin design?
01-21-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

As I understand it, the Lawyer limit means that...

As I understand it, the Lawyer limit means that because we warned you it could break and provided you with the information that it could break if used above the limit of xxx pounds, if it broke at a...
01-21-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

Yes, I think the word "asplode" does not apply...

Yes, I think the word "asplode" does not apply here!
01-21-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

Thanks for the props on my "compelling argument!"...

Thanks for the props on my "compelling argument!" ("Um, no") --- Lol!

So our experience was different. You actually raced, so congrats for that. I didn't race or hang out with racers, I was into...
01-21-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

Congrats on the loss! Last winter I was 210/215,...

Congrats on the loss! Last winter I was 210/215, now pretty steady at 190-195. But as you say, I have not had a problem with good quality lugged frames, even with 7/4/7 standard tubing. It's...
01-20-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

Many cyclists in the 1970s (yes, you were talking...

Many cyclists in the 1970s (yes, you were talking mid-'80s, when lighter tubesets were available) bought the best frames they could to have the best bike they could, to enjoy the ride. Not many in...
01-20-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Road Fan

So I agree that weight has effects that are...

So I agree that weight has effects that are different from shock. Which problem are we worried about - bruising your butt, or bending of your frame or fork tubes? Does the torquing of the tubes due...
01-20-24, 10:10 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,269
Posted By Road Fan

That black and red paint job was the first...

That black and red paint job was the first "roadie" paint job that Mrs Road Fan liked. I had the brilliant idea to buy her one, but then she had the more brillient idea to order a steel Terry for...
01-20-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By Road Fan

So that's on my target list. At the moment I'm...

So that's on my target list. At the moment I'm reading the Seiler stuff on Epoc.Bike. I don't think I want the intense interaction of having them as a trainer, but if I can understand better what...
01-16-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By Road Fan

Yes, that's what I used my vise-gjrips for!

Yes, that's what I used my vise-gjrips for!
01-16-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By Road Fan

Sheesh, I knew that! Thanks!

Sheesh, I knew that! Thanks!
01-16-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 999
Posted By Road Fan

Music stands are awesome, but some are a lot...

Music stands are awesome, but some are a lot sturdier than others. In general the ones made and sold for use in high-school music programs are the sturdiest. I'm watching resale to get another one....
01-16-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By Road Fan

I agree about the valves, I would not put a tubie...

I agree about the valves, I would not put a tubie with such a short valve on that rim. It should suit an old-school box-rim, like a Fiamme, Nisi, or most Mavics from the '60s and '70s, not to mention...
01-16-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 593
Posted By Road Fan

I've mounted up a number of Yellow Jersey tires. ...

I've mounted up a number of Yellow Jersey tires. Some have had a bit of extra build up at the valve hole, but none with serious problems. If you can see a way to de-burr and smooth the hole on that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,463
Posted By Road Fan

To the OP, I'd suggest talk to one of those guys...

To the OP, I'd suggest talk to one of those guys who has a bike whic may be too light for you and maybe them, see what they weigh and tal to them about reliability and any breakages they might know...
01-15-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By Road Fan

App for Seilor Bipolar training pattern?

Just to keep my lazy life easy and just a little lazier, I'm not only gonna focus on Seilor, I want to see of there'a an app which will step me htrough some Seilor-based training rides.

I don't...
01-15-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By Road Fan

Hey folks, what's a Good Morning?

Hey folks, what's a Good Morning?
01-14-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 48,750
Posted By Road Fan

I like these old threads, and I like that...

I like these old threads, and I like that Mongilard! Any body know their history?
01-11-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By Road Fan

Okay, then ...

Okay, then ...
01-10-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By Road Fan

If I recall, Magnic is a German company. They...

If I recall, Magnic is a German company. They probably think about watts electrical output, but I bet they think even harder about compliance with STvO compliance. This standard states the minimum...
01-10-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By Road Fan

Hi, Maelochs! What do you mean, about something...

Hi, Maelochs! What do you mean, about something sinking?
01-10-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By Road Fan

I love this question, but perhaps not much for...

I love this question, but perhaps not much for BF! But the problem has bugged me since the mid-1970's my first years as a driver. As a high-schooler / beginning University student I was less...
01-09-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,153
Posted By Road Fan

I think I could set that up with a decent...

I think I could set that up with a decent position! Thanks! My saddle and stem would be relatively slammed, and I'd probably need a shorter stem extension.
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