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12-28-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 936
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Velo Orange has these options. They're not...

Velo Orange has these options. They're not Campagnolo, but would work. For what it's worth, I have three Campy equipped bikes and consistently use the Shimano cable stops....
12-28-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 418
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

10 speed double crankset compatibility

I have a road bike that is currently wearing a Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed groupset. In order to get more low-end gearing, I'm thinking of switching to a Tiagra groupset. This would allow me to run a...
12-27-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,251
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Classy indeed!

Classy indeed!
11-21-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,092
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have mine mounted on the stem, but you could...

I have mine mounted on the stem, but you could easily attach it to the bars. It’s also small enough to keep in your pocket— about half the size of a phone.
11-21-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,092
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

If all you are interested in is real time speed...

If all you are interested in is real time speed and distance, there are some cheap GPS "computers" available. I have one of these, which is very simple, doesn't have a lot of functions, but works...
11-15-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,154
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I used to do the same thing, but with a bandana...

I used to do the same thing, but with a bandana instead of plastic bags. Now I have a bigger car and just put the bike on the back seat.
11-15-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,165
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I live in a town of over 100,000 people and ride...

I live in a town of over 100,000 people and ride from my house, so the country I ride through is not wide-open country. That being said, I do see the occasional deer, and at various times have also...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,660
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Phone, old driver’s license, debit card, and one...

Phone, old driver’s license, debit card, and one dollar bill in a ziplock bag in my left jersey pocket, multi tool and ziplock bag with spare tube, tire levers and co2 cartridge in middle pocket,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,185
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have never owned a Bianchi, but I do have three...

I have never owned a Bianchi, but I do have three Italian racing bikes from that time period (1995, 2001, 2008) and none of them will take anything close to a 28. Only one of them will even take 25s.
Replies: 26
Views: 7,423
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

The bike in the original post also passed through...

The bike in the original post also passed through my hands. An old college friend of mine called me up because he knew I was interested in vintage bikes. An old friend he raced with in the 70's had...
06-16-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,855
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Here's the link:...

Here's the link: https://bikecloset.com/product-category/accessories/pedals/
FWIW - My wife has these on her road bike and loves them. They're reasonably light and seem robust.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Ugly and way too expensive. I've been riding...

Ugly and way too expensive.

I've been riding Campy for three decades, but I don't see much of their stuff in my future.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,971
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

As mentioned above, there are a lot of good...

As mentioned above, there are a lot of good vintage steel framesets besides Bianchi and you can often find them at decent prices. As for building a sub-20 lb. bike, it's not too hard with high-end...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,786
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

The OP's bars look like I wrapped them! Well, I...

The OP's bars look like I wrapped them! Well, I might have done a better job. It's hard to say.
Anyhow, if I'm going to pay someone to do something, I expect them to do a better job than I would.
06-04-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,633
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

+1 for Kool Stops. I’ve also had good luck with...

+1 for Kool Stops.
I’ve also had good luck with Jagwire.

I agree with a previous post, though. You might have some debris embedded in the pads you have now.
06-01-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,280
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

It's so far out of my price range that looks are...

It's so far out of my price range that looks are irrelevant.
06-01-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 883
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

ChatGPT and the Classic Bicycle

Okay, so I'm bored and killing time at work. I asked ChatGPT to write a Petrarcan sonnet on the beauty of classic bicycles. Clearly ChatGPT is a C&V fan:

In days of old, when craftsmen sought to...
05-09-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,544
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I hear it’s more aero to ride with your mouth...

I hear it’s more aero to ride with your mouth closed.
04-28-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,264
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I never kept track of miles, mph, or feet climbed...

I never kept track of miles, mph, or feet climbed when I was in my thirties. I wasn’t quite carless, but I did everything on my bike.
I started thinking of cycling as deliberate exercise in my...
04-27-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,840
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

That’s a late 1990’s Master.

That’s a late 1990’s Master.
04-27-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,840
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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I don’t get tired of this one either.
04-27-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,840
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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I’ve posted this before, but here it is again.
03-05-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,548
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

A tree uprooted by last Monday’s tornado, with my...

A tree uprooted by last Monday’s tornado, with my bike for scale....
02-12-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,997
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

^^^ The dice are a nice touch!

^^^
The dice are a nice touch!
02-12-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,997
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

It’s a 2008 Ciocc Exige. The only thing Ciocc...

It’s a 2008 Ciocc Exige. The only thing Ciocc about it is the paint job though. The frame was made by Dedacciai (Deda).
02-04-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,997
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Old Guy Bling

I always liked the idea of personalized headcaps or other accessories, but could never decide on what I would put on one. Then I saw a young guy with a "Ride Fast or Die" jersey and it came to me....
02-01-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,194
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Man, I am really sorry to hear about this. Make...

Man, I am really sorry to hear about this.
Make sure you report it to the police. I live in Norman too, so if I see anything I’ll be sure to let you know.
01-25-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,283
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I used to vary between 165 in summer and 175 in...

I used to vary between 165 in summer and 175 in winter. It’s been a couple of years though that I can’t seem to drop below 170. Oh well.
BTW - I’m 6 ft. tall.
01-25-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,144
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

In the last two or three years I’ve given away...

In the last two or three years I’ve given away four bikes and lots of stuff from the parts bin. I still have four.
Part of me would like to reduce further, but I really like all four that I have now.
01-08-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,945
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I’ve had my eye on that frame. I’m curious to...

I’ve had my eye on that frame. I’m curious to hear your impressions once you’ve got it built.

FWIW I’ve always been happy with Deda components, but you should go with what fits you best.
01-05-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,276
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Campagnolo 10-speed and 11-speed cassettes are...

Campagnolo 10-speed and 11-speed cassettes are made to fit on the same freehub, so they are the same width. In order to do this, the 11-speed cogs are closer together. The pull ratios on 10-speed...
01-02-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,413
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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This isn’t the bike I ride the most nowadays, but...
11-22-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,728
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Good to hear!

Good to hear!
11-22-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,349
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

All four of my bikes have Campagnolo groupsets....

All four of my bikes have Campagnolo groupsets. I'm well aware of compatibility issues, but it is more of an irritant than an obstacle. When in doubt the internet steps in to clear things up...
11-22-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,446
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I live in a college town of around 100,000 people...

I live in a college town of around 100,000 people about half an hour outside Oklahoma City -- well over a million people in the metro area. I have to say that drivers in my town and on the country...
11-15-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,839
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I'm sorry to see the airport destroy beautiful...

I'm sorry to see the airport destroy beautiful countryside, and I feel for your loss of cycling routes. However, unless bureaucratic steps have been omitted or environmental protections disregarded,...
11-01-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,289
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have two Lezyne handlebar lights that I like...

I have two Lezyne handlebar lights that I like very much. They last quite a while on a charge and I've never had any problems with the handlebar mount. The only thing I can compare them to is a...
09-11-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,033
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

It doesn't really matter what the science says or...

It doesn't really matter what the science says or what the pros are doing. Three of my four bikes won't fit anything bigger than a 23, so I mostly ride 23s. I like the bikes, so I hope availability...
09-11-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I didn't make it this year, but I have ridden the...

I didn't make it this year, but I have ridden the Dam Jam in the past (75 mile route). Great ride, very well organized and very pleasant scenery. And yes, that very memorable hill about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,564
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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Black Mountain Cycles Road, with Whisky fork...
08-07-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 239
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Planet X bikes, a UK online seller, bought the...

Planet X bikes, a UK online seller, bought the Holdsworth name a few years ago and produce a line of road bikes under that name. No continuity with the old company.
08-02-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,538
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I've had it done by a frame builder. Like others...

I've had it done by a frame builder. Like others have said, personally I would avoid doing it on a bike with historical significance. Otherwise, it opens up a lot of component choices. The only...
07-31-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 7,925
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Thanks! And yes, it has a standard Italian...

Thanks! And yes, it has a standard Italian threaded bottom bracket.
07-31-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,690
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

In fact, I have three steel bikes and one carbon...

In fact, I have three steel bikes and one carbon fiber bike. The most comfortable one is the one with the most tire clearance (now running 30c). The least comfortable one only has room for 23c. Both...
07-31-22, 08:11 AM
07-31-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 7,925
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have a fillet brazed Casati that I have mixed...

I have a fillet brazed Casati that I have mixed feelings about. I’m curious to hear the experts’ take on the welds here.
...
07-29-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have a zero offset post on one of my bikes. The...

I have a zero offset post on one of my bikes. The frame is about half a size too big for me and I seem to have short thighs for my height. The post puts me in a position more on top of the pedals. My...
07-29-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

A friend of mine owns a local brewery that...

A friend of mine owns a local brewery that sponsors a group ride every Wednesday evening. I volunteered to help out and usually sweep the B-ride. This week I led the ride. 106 degrees at the start. I...
07-27-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,118
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

It always amazes me when folks don’t bother to...

It always amazes me when folks don’t bother to clean up a bike before taking pictures, but this guy didn’t even finish excavating it.
It’s only $30, but bring a shovel.
...
06-19-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,351
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Welcome to the club!

Welcome to the club!
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