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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 459
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 415
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,703
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.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 641
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,387
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

That’s a late 1990’s Master.

That’s a late 1990’s Master.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,387
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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I don’t get tired of this one either.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,387
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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I’ve posted this before, but here it is again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4,877
Views: 759,257
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....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,439
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

^^^ The dice are a nice touch!

^^^
The dice are a nice touch!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,439
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).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-04-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,439
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....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,370
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.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,869
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.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,542
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,402
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.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,455
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,045
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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This isn’t the bike I ride the most nowadays, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Good to hear!

Good to hear!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,028
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,161
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,956
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,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,354
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...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
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...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
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: 2,127
Views: 538,160
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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Black Mountain Cycles Road, with Whisky fork...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,916
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,773
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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

Thanks! And yes, it has a standard Italian threaded bottom bracket.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,488
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 569
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,773
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.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
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...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,071
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21,760
Views: 4,232,905
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.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,058
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Welcome to the club!

Welcome to the club!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 638
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

As mentioned by someone else, Vittoria Rubino...

As mentioned by someone else, Vittoria Rubino Pro’s come in a 30c. I have them on my Black Mountain road bike and am happy with them. They’re primarily a road tire, but do have some tread for hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,606
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

My face and hands are scarred from when an...

My face and hands are scarred from when an external cam skewer popped open on a bike with horizontal dropouts. Since then I upgraded to Ultegra internal cam skewers on all my bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I run a Primato Light 11-32 cassette with an...

I run a Primato Light 11-32 cassette with an eleven-speed Campy Potenza drivetrain. Shifting is identical to a Campy cassette, while the Miche is lighter than all but top end Campy. The Miche...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3,345
Views: 892,518
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I've posted this before, but I've been playing a...

I've posted this before, but I've been playing a game with myself to see how light I can make this rather heavy bike.It's down to 20.8 pounds as pictured (minus the water bottle) and that's where...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,461
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

The Whisky No. 7 RD+ fork I ordered last...

The Whisky No. 7 RD+ fork I ordered last September finally came in. I swapped it in on Friday and have gone on a couple of rides. Impressions so far are mixed. It dropped the weight by more than a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,333
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have Campagnolo shifters and cables on my four...

I have Campagnolo shifters and cables on my four bikes. I’ve had a cable come loose (once), but have never broken a cable. I do change them, but not often — maybe around 10,000 miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,650
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Have a look at Black Mountain Cycles. Several...

Have a look at Black Mountain Cycles. Several all-road/gravel options. They’re sold as framesets, but the owner will build one up for you. Reasonable prices too. I’m very happy with mine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,777
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Still riding a level saddle, but I have lowered...

Still riding a level saddle, but I have lowered it around 1cm recently. I also now have compact bars on all bikes and only about a 2cm drop from saddle to bars. Since around age 50 it seems I have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,958
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

Something about those remind me of Wile E. Coyote.

Something about those remind me of Wile E. Coyote.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,668
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I have noticed that a lot of people ride newer...

I have noticed that a lot of people ride newer bikes than mine. The bike I usually ride on longish charity rides is a 2008 Ciocc with a good group set and wheels. It has tens of thousands of miles on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,800
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I don’t stray too far from my Norman, OK home. I...

I don’t stray too far from my Norman, OK home. I try to ride one of the Tulsa Tough gran fondos every year in June, and the Norman Conquest here in Norman every July. They both benefit good causes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 931
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I’ll be leading the Wednesday night B ride this...

I’ll be leading the Wednesday night B ride this year, starting this week. I’m looking forward to it. I’m hoping it will keep me from finding excuses not to ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

I'm just spitballing here, but you see in...

I'm just spitballing here, but you see in CliffordK's pictures how the upper arm is much longer in on the newer derailleurs (lower pic) than on the older ones. My guess is that the older shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

As mentioned above, the design of the front...

As mentioned above, the design of the front derailleur changed around 2015 or 2016. I understand that earlier shifters are not compatible with the new front derailleurs.

Among lower level groups...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,169
Posted By Oldguyonoldbike

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More road than gravel, but it is steel and it is a...
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