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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:48 PM
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Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I got two of these valve core tools because (1) I...

I got two of these valve core tools because (1) I now carry a pump that has a hose that I have to screw on my valve and (2) some tubes now come with the core not very tight. Ugh. So now I carry this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Never heard of these. A bit pricey, but justified...

Never heard of these. A bit pricey, but justified if you're concerned about preserving the threads in your cranks.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

You can't always make a good guess about how a...

You can't always make a good guess about how a tire will ride before you try it. Many years ago, I bought a pair of Vittoria Hypers. I was really disappointed when they arrived because the tread was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 08:08 AM
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Posted By noglider

ascherer, I've heard good things about the Gravel...

ascherer, I've heard good things about the Gravel King tires. Also, those Shimano brake levers are very good and durable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-22, 09:21 PM
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Posted By noglider

I do understand! I imagine there's a place like...

I do understand! I imagine there's a place like Campmor every X miles. It's like REI or whatever, but it's really good. If you don't have a place like it, add it to your list of sites to see when you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 10:01 PM
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Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

ascherer, that's funny. I definitely have my...

ascherer, that's funny. I definitely have my Imelda Marcos moments, too. Being an obsessive counter, I noticed I have more shoes than my spouse does. (It may no longer be true.) Today I glanced in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 01:58 PM
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Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

This thread is over ten years old and still...

This thread is over ten years old and still entertaining.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

ascherer, so you have a pair of shoes dedicated...

ascherer, so you have a pair of shoes dedicated to just one bike of yours? How do you find them? I rode slotted cleats back in the early 1980s. I rode them daily but still found them scary. I left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

You'll be back. This is the holistic section of...

You'll be back. This is the holistic section of bikeforums where we talk about everything related and unrelated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 04:16 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Actually, there is this thread...

Actually, there is this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/508535-your-most-recent-cycling-related-purchase-667.html#post22104249), but I don't like it as much, perhaps because I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 01:21 PM
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Posted By noglider

(Speaking about the IRD/Holdsworth/Velo Orange...

(Speaking about the IRD/Holdsworth/Velo Orange crankset)

I like how it looks, classic and reminscent of Campagnolo Record and other cranks of that era. But the way it surprised me is that it feels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I got that crankset recently (a year or two ago),...

I got that crankset recently (a year or two ago), and I'm pleased beyond expectations.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Murray Missile, I love the Viscount outer ring. I...

Murray Missile, I love the Viscount outer ring. I have one on my street fixie bike, for the look of it. I wonder there aren't more made like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I had been thinking about getting a speed sensor...

I had been thinking about getting a speed sensor for a long time. I've been using RideWithGPS on my phone for a few years, and the speed readout isn't very accurate. I increased the time period for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

That's a very clever concept. I haven't even...

That's a very clever concept. I haven't even heard of it. The top tube and seat stays are CF? It makes a lot of sense. How are the different materials joined?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I'm glad Christophe toe clips are still made! I'm...

I'm glad Christophe toe clips are still made! I'm sad leather toe straps are hard to find. I find that nylon straps are crappy. They become abraded quickly, and they're too floppy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Mad Honk, I tried one of those derailleurs. I had...

Mad Honk, I tried one of those derailleurs. I had heard they don't work well. I found that to be true, but it was still surprising how bad it was. It auto-shifted frequently for no apparent reason.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I bought a used Minoura mag trainer. My spouse's...

I bought a used Minoura mag trainer. My spouse's bike is on it currently.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I feel so lucky that I have carriage roads and...

I feel so lucky that I have carriage roads and trails I can ride on while astride an all-road bike. I need to explore them further, because I know a tiny fraction of the many near me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Where do you get that? I got one a few years ago...

Where do you get that? I got one a few years ago and don't know where. I used it to mask my chrome lugs when I was painting my frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 10:53 AM
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Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I'm building wheels for someone else, so I...

I'm building wheels for someone else, so I recently received the rims, spoke nipples, and a freewheel remover. The spokes (purchased separately) are on the way to me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I bet that will be outstanding. I squeezed 28mm...

I bet that will be outstanding. I squeezed 28mm Continental GP4000-SII on my McLean (a similar bike) and it's a heavenly ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I got some bits and bobs from Amazon: Some...

I got some bits and bobs from Amazon:

Some reflective stickers:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81sSi80zj3L._AC_SL1500_.jpg

A 6-pack of wheel lights. I got mine in red.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I had that problem too, and I got my Miche...

I had that problem too, and I got my Miche cassette from xxcycle.com (https://xxcycle.com) too. They sometimes have some unbeatable prices. Most recently I got an incredible deal on Continental tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

A cable guide. ...

A cable guide.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

merziac, you did the right thing by starting with...

merziac, you did the right thing by starting with the @-sign. Then when you get the drop-down menu, do NOT choose the name you want. Just keep typing. It's a stupid user interface, because you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

That's not how you do it. Bikeforums is...

That's not how you do it. Bikeforums is misleading. This is how you page rhm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Today I received a pretty crank from...

Today I received a pretty crank from rustystrings61. Thanks, Russ.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/2020_10_15_13_29_42_991f7212fb5cfb21db2b1b8d8b8cbc72375df224.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

malcala622, let us know if you find a use for...

malcala622, let us know if you find a use for that computer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

ascherer B&M dynamo lights aren't amazingly...

ascherer B&M dynamo lights aren't amazingly bright. German law doesn't (or didn't) allow more than 3 watts which is boneheaded. So they engineered the heck out of the optics. If you aim it right,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

malcala622, is that for you or your sweetheart?...

malcala622, is that for you or your sweetheart? My kid bought one for their wife, and it fits well. It's super nimble because the front end is so short and the wheel is so small. My daughter in law...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 09:16 AM
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Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

ascherer, Andy, where did you get the dynamo hub?...

ascherer, Andy, where did you get the dynamo hub? Did you build the wheel? Are the lights all installed and running now?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

This came in the post. It's a Meilan M3 GPS...

This came in the post. It's a Meilan M3 GPS computer (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJPDJMT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), and it mounts wherever a Garmin mounts. Does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

That hasn't happened to me much, though it just...

That hasn't happened to me much, though it just did. I have one of those cheap Chinese jerseys, and it's OK, certainly good for $20. It fits. One of those companies asked me to try their shorts and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Seriously. I have to handle it carefully in the...

Seriously. I have to handle it carefully in the high modes, because I don't want to point it into anyone's eyes, including mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

The maker of this light...

The maker of this light (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VVZ4XWT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) asked me to review it in exchange for a refund. I am not normally kind to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Here is something weird. I ordered a Rema patch...

Here is something weird. I ordered a Rema patch kit from Amazon, and it said the shipping would take a long time. I was not in a hurry, so I accepted. I ordered on May 9, and it arrived on June 23....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I got a 2-pack of taillights...

I got a 2-pack of taillights (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FDVSVDX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for $15. Now the price is up to $18. They're good for the money and easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

malcala622 please provide a report on the tires....

malcala622 please provide a report on the tires. I hear good things. Right now I'm very happy with my Continental GP4000S-II tires in 28mm but I'm always interested in reports.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I got a whistle for hiking. Also a couple of...

I got a whistle for hiking.

Also a couple of tail lights (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FDVSVDX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

M324 pedals are nice!

M324 pedals are nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Yes, thanks.

Yes, thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Ged117, I can't see your picture. I think you...

Ged117, I can't see your picture. I think you need to tweak the world's viewing permission.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

I don't think you'll see much difference in speed...

I don't think you'll see much difference in speed readings, especially under conditions like that. Mostly, good tires "feel" fast without being significantly faster. Reducing fatigue is worth a lot,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

52telecaster, where did you get those taillights?...

52telecaster, where did you get those taillights?

mkeller234, everyone says those tires live up to the hype. Of course, you'd expect cyclephiles to notice tiny differences, but ascherer put them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

My post office in NYC is down to nine employees...

My post office in NYC is down to nine employees out of a normal 60. :cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

Yes! Our post office in NYC (10014) had huge...

Yes! Our post office in NYC (10014) had huge delays. They're up and running again, but there is talk of suspending service!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

To reduce our danger from the coronavirus, we...

To reduce our danger from the coronavirus, we have moved from our NYC place into our upstate house. Here at the house, we have a cardinal visit us every day at 10am, banging his whole body against...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

You will give a report on those tires, Ged117,...

You will give a report on those tires, Ged117, right?

Good work, brianhamp!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,133,595
Posted By noglider

brianhamp very cool! Let us know how you like it....

brianhamp very cool! Let us know how you like it. I've always wanted to try one.
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