There was even such a thing as children's beer. How do you think they crossed oceans?
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Non-alcoholic beer
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 17669695)
Today I realized that tire sizing is totally ****ed up. I just got a pair of Conti Super Sport Plus 700x28c tires from RG to replace the cheap Kendas on my Motobecane Messenger, and when I mounted and inflated them fully then measured their width they were barely over 25mm and only about 1mm wider than the Kendas, which are labelled 700x25c. Also, expensive Contis like the Grand Prix 4000s are made in Germany, but cheap ones like these are made in India. They were a total ***** to mount, even with a tire jack.
On the same point, a lot of industries have moved their labor to India because it's better for their bottom line. Paid a visit to harbor freight a few weeks back and upon inspection of their hand and power tools, the majority of the ranks are made in India now. Funny as Craftsman is majority Chinese made now. I went to sears the same day and found that American made Craftsman was cheaper than Chinese made Craftsman which had a sharper matte finish. I also find it ironic, they no longer include the country of origin on either of their new casting molds to spare the user the shame. |
Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17670221)
There was even such a thing as children's beer. How do you think they crossed oceans?
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Today I can't stop contemplating buying some red anodized valve caps to compliment the red on my WI freewheel and Phil script on my hubs. Important considerations, i know. Especially since I don't even run caps right now. I just love ano'd parts.
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Put in 36 miles today. Felt like a lot longer with some of te ****ty ass roads that I went on.
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Single. I gonna have so much money.
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^glass is half full, with 20s.
today i: 35 miles, biggest ride in over year. still got it. feelsgoodman. down by the water was really cold and windy tho so my fingertips are still pretty tingly from going numb for half an hour |
Originally Posted by 50voltphantom
(Post 17670633)
Today I can't stop contemplating buying some red anodized valve caps to compliment the red on my WI freewheel and Phil script on my hubs. Important considerations, i know. Especially since I don't even run caps right now. I just love ano'd parts.
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
(Post 17672656)
Something about strangely colored bike parts gets me all hot and bothered.
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I just ordered a windsor the hour from BD for $200. I want something that I can lock up outside and not feel concerned.
I think I'm going to put a wald 137 basket on it, freewheel & some 32mm tires. |
Originally Posted by AristoNYC
(Post 17673388)
I just ordered a windsor the hour from BD for $200. I want something that I can lock up outside and not feel concerned.
I think I'm going to put a wald 137 basket on it, freewheel & some 32mm tires. |
Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 17673499)
So you bought a 61cm frame ? I didn't realize you are that tall. A year ago I bought a 43cm Windsor Clockwork for on closeout for only $170. Only the very tall and very short peeps get good deals at BD.
Seemed like a good deal for a "beater". I'm going to use it as a go to bike that I can lock up. I ended up ordering a wald 137 basket. I'm wondering if I will be able to fit 32mm tires in there. |
Originally Posted by AristoNYC
(Post 17673502)
I'm wondering if I will be able to fit 32mm tires in there.
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
(Post 17673502)
yep, 6'4.
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Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17673574)
What size is your Cannondale? I remember hopping on it and it was way small for me.
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No wonder I failed at those cat5 races.
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 17673535)
Probably. I have the Motobecane Messenger that will easily accept 32mm tires, and I think that it is essentially the same frameset.
Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17673574)
What size is your Cannondale? I remember hopping on it and it was way small for me.
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****ing giants.
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Bike size/sizing seems to be one of those things that has changed. My new bike was sold as a 61cm, because it measures 61cm from the center of the BB to the top of the seat tube. But it actually measures 58cm from the center of the top tube to the center of the BB, which is the "old fashion" way to measure bikes.
I have always ridden a 57-58 and this bike fits fine, but I have to admit it is weird buying a frame so large. At least BD had accurate geo charts for this bike. |
Originally Posted by Nagrom_
(Post 17672656)
Something about strangely colored bike parts gets me all hot and bothered.
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
(Post 17673903)
Yeah, I think they are the same as well, but the WTH has rear rack mounts.
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http://media.cannondale.com/media/ca...1378230816.gif
I probably could have gotten a 63cm based off the geo measurements, but I felt comfortable on the 60cm, I don't like being stretched out. My saddle to bar drop isn't too extreme so I think the size I got suits me. |
Originally Posted by rex615
(Post 17673962)
Bike size/sizing seems to be one of those things that has changed. My new bike was sold as a 61cm, because it measures 61cm from the center of the BB to the top of the seat tube. But it actually measures 58cm from the center of the top tube to the center of the BB, which is the "old fashion" way to measure bikes.
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