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09-22-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,176
Posted By roccobike

I rode single track, technical until I was 70...

I rode single track, technical until I was 70 when a MRI showed that the two neck discs on either side of two fused discs, were deteriorating. My doc said, keep on riding bikes, but better give up...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,452
Posted By roccobike

As was pointed out, Shimano had previous crankset...

As was pointed out, Shimano had previous crankset recalls. I had picked up a used, 1995 Trek 800 in 2007. The crankset turned out to be one that was named in a recall that went back a number of...
07-19-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,585
Posted By roccobike

I have both the Shimano Dura-Ace 11 speed 9100...

I have both the Shimano Dura-Ace 11 speed 9100 and Campy Super Record 11 Speed. Both are, in my opinion, hands down better than their 9 and 10 speed counterparts, which I also have/had. If I had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,121
Posted By roccobike

I have an Align helmet. It can be used for...

I have an Align helmet. It can be used for either MTB or road as the visor unclips easily. Just my opinion but I wouldn't do a road bike ride with a visor. For me, it became a problem affecting...
07-19-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 916
Posted By roccobike

I used to have the problem of excessive tears...

I used to have the problem of excessive tears forming due to dry eyes. Then last December I had both cataracts removed with replacement lenses. Now, no more excessive tears and no more dry eyes. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,389
Posted By roccobike

Absolutely, buy it. If you enjoy riding, and it...

Absolutely, buy it. If you enjoy riding, and it sounds like you do, you'll want to ride further and with groups. Hands down the Schwinn won't cut if you begin riding with groups. Also, the...
06-13-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By roccobike

The Femco decal looks to be in excellent...

The Femco decal looks to be in excellent condition telling me somebody added it much later. They either didn't know what it meant or just thought it would be cool. I posted it for completeness, but...
06-13-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By roccobike

Here are some additional shots ...

Here are some additional shots
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06-13-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By roccobike

Help, Can't Identify This Bike Brand, Starts with "R"

I volunteer time with my church's bike ministry. Today, somebody donated a very old, beat up road bike. One of the other volunteers said I might want to look at it because it says "Dura Ace"...
05-11-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 521
Posted By roccobike

While I don't have information dating back to...

While I don't have information dating back to 1977, the 1981 catalog shows the Nishiki Olympic as a 'sport' bike with stem shifters. It probably was a higher quality, entry level road bike for that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By roccobike

OP, I tried the Dura-Ace version of your...

OP, I tried the Dura-Ace version of your question. No, it did not work at all. Landed up buying 9000 series derailleurs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By roccobike

I wrench for a local bicycle charity group. We...

I wrench for a local bicycle charity group. We give bikes to needy people locally and we're the local collection point for Bikes For The World. Needless to say, we see several late model Varsity...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By roccobike

I'm in total, complete agreement. I just...

I'm in total, complete agreement.
I just replaced my ancient Tarmac with a slightly newer, used bike, but instead of the low end of the Tarmac line-up I went all the way to the 11R, S-Works bike. ...
04-14-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By roccobike

:thumb: Gets my vote!

:thumb: Gets my vote!
04-14-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By roccobike

It's a Mirella bike. Pretty rare. They were...

It's a Mirella bike. Pretty rare. They were considered higher end back in the early 70s but they were heavy by today's standards.
Here's a pic of the Mirella I used to have. If you google Mirella...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By roccobike

Nice looking bike! Great recovery job.

Nice looking bike! Great recovery job.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By roccobike

Nope, ...

Nope,
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,529
Posted By roccobike

Strictly illegal in North Carolina. Says so...

Strictly illegal in North Carolina. Says so right in the driver's manual. A bicycle is considered a vehicle in NC. Vehicles are not permitted on sidewalks. Police seem to draw the line at 16...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-23, 07:17 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By roccobike

Which Bike To Buy: 2009 Tarmac comp vs 2011 Tarmac comp SL2

My trusty old steed, a 2009 Tarmac Comp (see avatar) has a crack in the top tube right down the seam. I've decided not to have it repaired.
So I'm looking to replace it. Important point: due to...
03-09-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 14,459
Posted By roccobike

All I have to say is somewhere Suntour and...

All I have to say is somewhere Suntour and Microshift are celebrating watching their replacement parts sales skyrocket.
The demand for the old stuff will be so large, someone (or maybe two or...
03-09-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,106
Posted By roccobike

IMHO, take away age of the bike and the answer to...

IMHO, take away age of the bike and the answer to your question is Yes, all of the above.
Age of the bike is not a factor. One of my fastest bikes is a 1999 Lemond Zurich, but all of the...
12-12-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,365
Posted By roccobike

Thanks for the heads up. My old 510 gave it up...

Thanks for the heads up. My old 510 gave it up big time over the week end. Totally shot both physically and internal electronics all at the same time. So I started looking at new and used Garmins....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,717
Posted By roccobike

I never paid much attention to cadence before...

I never paid much attention to cadence before this year. I switched to an older Garmin unit and to a Speedzone 2 on the back up bike. Amazed that my cadence is always averaging 82 to 87 with 85 the...
10-24-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,847
Posted By roccobike

I've made the change from 27" to 700 on two...

I've made the change from 27" to 700 on two bikes. One of them it really helped the handling, the other I quickly returned to 27" as it didn't work at all. My best recollection is the one that...
Replies: 21
Views: 1,866
Posted By roccobike

That looks like a Brooks saddle on the Raleigh...

That looks like a Brooks saddle on the Raleigh GP, yes worth the ride. If you pick up all three of those bikes for very cheap, you might get one nice rider out of it. You'll certainly get an...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By roccobike

Electronic shifting is not in consideration.

Electronic shifting is not in consideration.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By roccobike

Need Input, DA 7900 groupo or SRAM RED?

I'm looking to buy a new to me used bike. I've narrowed the search down to three that I like. Other than paint schemes the frames are the same size, brand and model very close in years. All of these...
10-13-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,527
Posted By roccobike

Yup! That's a 1988. For a lower end bike it has...

Yup! That's a 1988. For a lower end bike it has a very nice ride, just a little heavy. I have the identical bike, but slightly smaller frame.
Here's mine after just a few (lol) mods.
I like...
08-03-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 504
Posted By roccobike

Yes the wrench is available from Park Tool. The...

Yes the wrench is available from Park Tool. The number on the one I have is SW-13.
08-03-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 504
Posted By roccobike

Kars, As has been stated, in your shoes, I'd try...

Kars, As has been stated, in your shoes, I'd try polishing the worst damage spot to that wheel and try riding as is.
As far as reliability goes, I'm a HUGE Ksyrium fan having put many thousands of...
10-23-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By roccobike

Good score. Old steel Stumpy's bring nice money....

Good score. Old steel Stumpy's bring nice money. To find one that's all OEM with low miles is really difficult. That bike should be a great rider on gravel trails.
10-22-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By roccobike

Miele Experts, Need Your Help

The charity I do volunteer work with was given a repainted, vintage road bike. Through help on this forum, especially from forum member Doug Fattic, we determined it's a Miele. Turns out,, once it...
10-04-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By roccobike

I stand corrected, Thanks:thumb:

I stand corrected, Thanks:thumb:
10-04-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By roccobike

With your comments on the dropouts and the...

With your comments on the dropouts and the attached pic of another Miele on ebay, I'm convinced it's a Miele. The ebay bike has chromed Campy dropouts so that's not a match to the charity's bike....
10-04-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By roccobike

Thanks. Does the bottom bracket shell look like...

Thanks. Does the bottom bracket shell look like one they would use?
10-03-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By roccobike

The head set, based on outer dimensions, appears...

The head set, based on outer dimensions, appears to be a 1" with a steerer that has an adaptor to take a 1 1/8 stem. The seatpost is standard 27.2.
There's some kind of logo on the bottom bracket...
10-03-21, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By roccobike

More Pics ...

More Pics
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10-03-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By roccobike

Need Help identifying Frame

The charity I volunteer with inherited this road bike. It came packed in a bike box. I put it together and will upgrade it some, but I'm trying to get a handle on what brand the frame is. It was...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By roccobike

It looks like the bike still has the original...

It looks like the bike still has the original chrome rims and OEM block brake pads. That spells poor braking ability. Seriously, I'd be afraid to ride that bike on the street, especially in a hilly...
Replies: 19
Views: 1,822
Posted By roccobike

It's possible this bike originated in Europe. We...

It's possible this bike originated in Europe. We were contacted by a cyclist who wanted to donate three bikes. He's from Whales. I believe he was the one who donated this bike. It might have...
Replies: 19
Views: 1,822
Posted By roccobike

That's very, very close. The bike we have is a...

That's very, very close. The bike we have is a small frame, approximately 50cm size. Other than the brake levers the bike in the catalog appears identical.
09-20-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,343
Posted By roccobike

For $30, you did great. An old Trek rigid for,...

For $30, you did great. An old Trek rigid for, MTB would have been high my list for your needs so I really like your choice. It's a personal thing, but I always leave the FD and a triple crank on...
Replies: 19
Views: 1,822
Posted By roccobike

Peugeot Entry Level Time Capsule, What's It Worth?

I do volunteer work for my church's bicycle charity. I wrench for them and determine which bikes we might sell to support our charity. That's where this Peugeot comes in. Someone donated this bike...
09-11-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By roccobike

Thank you for the responses. Now I know what I...

Thank you for the responses. Now I know what I have to do. Also, thanks for anticipating the question about the threads. That would have been my next question once I got passed the adapter...
09-11-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By roccobike

Need Help with Shifter Boss Adapter Conversion

I purchased a Ross Signature bike from a forum member some time ago. I've finally got to it on my project list. I wanted this bike because of the excellent ride provided by the triple butted,...
09-11-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,230
Posted By roccobike

I use Goof Off to clean spots on an old frame,...

I use Goof Off to clean spots on an old frame, but never, never ever get any on a decal because it will destroy it for sure. But it's excellent for removing stubborn marks that resist other cleaners...
Replies: 4
Views: 8,939
Posted By roccobike

That pretty much answers my question. My guess...

That pretty much answers my question. My guess was, this is nothing special and it appears that's correct. Thanks
Replies: 4
Views: 8,939
Posted By roccobike

Bridgestone MB-4

I volunteer with a bike charity group. We have a Bridgestone MB-4, vintage mountain bike. I know some Bridgestones are considered very desirable, but I'm not sure which ones. This bike is in rough...
11-18-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,274
Posted By roccobike

I have a Trek 770 that still has the original...

I have a Trek 770 that still has the original Suntour Superbe friction shifters and the Superbe derailers running 8 speed using older Ksyrium SL wheels. Works great. It's the only bike I've left as...
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