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79pmooney
10-21-24 05:30 PM
 "only use on hooked rims"!?
BITD all clincher tires had steel beads and none of them were high pressure. Rims without hooks worked just fine. Modern kevlar beaded tires taking far greater pressures often don't work with those... (54 views, 3 replies)
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Mojo31
10-21-24 05:29 PM
 Addiction 2024.4
Almost embarrassed to say that I would not ride a bus even if available. Train maybe, but none serve my city. (15,849 views, 843 replies)
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merziac
10-21-24 05:29 PM
 Does my 24.5” Summit fit?
You need to have both feet on the pedals with the pedals right side up and the ball of your foot over the pedal spindle. I even have to have my bike shorts and riding shoes on to access any finite... (55 views, 5 replies)
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noobinsf
10-21-24 05:28 PM
 What have you been wrenching on lately?
I finished painting this one a couple of years ago, and then we moved. It’s sat dormant in the garage ever since. I finally got around to rebuilding the rear wheel for 120mm, so away we go. Hoping to... (1,193,916 views, 8,686 replies)
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cs1
10-21-24 05:26 PM
 Is Gravel the New Monstercross?
It's a thougt provoking topic. The cycling industry is constantly trying to rebrand existing niches to generate new sales. Fat bikes were the last really new type of bike. Sadly, it failed. (1,636 views, 49 replies)
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*Scuba
10-21-24 05:24 PM
 1974 Raleigh International 21 1/2" Copper
Darn it, just missed out. Been wanting one in this size for a while now. (308 views, 6 replies)
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Kontact
10-21-24 05:20 PM
 Can I shim handlebars to accommodate brake levers?
You should read the OP where the dimensions of the bar are listed. (342 views, 31 replies)
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Caveman
10-21-24 05:20 PM
 This isn’t good
Sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. (329 views, 14 replies)
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drumbent
10-21-24 05:19 PM
 Sekine world's finest bicycle?
So after many rides I've determined that my lovely '75 SHS (posted way back in this thread) is not the best bike for me. I've always felt that the frame was a bit flexible, especially in the rear... (224,864 views, 592 replies)
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t2p
10-21-24 05:17 PM
 Fall season riding safety
yepper wood bridges when wet can be a challenge - and a nightmare with moss cover yikes (143 views, 9 replies)
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Kontact
10-21-24 05:15 PM
 Rebuilding a Campy Record cartridge bearing BB Advice?
It is a blanket statement - not a guarantee. Some of these bearings are very common sizes, and I recognize them from the bearing bin at my last shop job. Most busy shops put in a weekly order to... (874 views, 25 replies)
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Oldbill
10-21-24 05:14 PM
 Spacers for Chainring on crankset: Move Up/Out
When I convert to a 1x the chain line is usually better with the chainring inboard of the spider. I either custom build or scavenge a chain guard ring for the outboard side. Adds a nice finish and... (643 views, 30 replies)
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merziac
10-21-24 05:13 PM
 C&V items you jever bought and would never buy..
Agree in theory with much/most of this but also have acquired some as well. Colnago, Cinelli, Merckx and Bianchi, check, these mostly came to me as ok/good deals and would not have done so... (65 views, 1 replies)
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rsbob
10-21-24 05:11 PM
 How fer did you ride today?!
I know I post my climbing gains, but this is a typical climbing profile. It would be nice to have some nice gradual ones, but not in this neighborhood. ... (745,966 views, 7,111 replies)
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seypat
10-21-24 05:11 PM
 Disc brakes for road bikes are marketed like EV's
Yet there are some who think it's the other way around. Any chance to snuff out any talk about something other than this year's products, trends, etc will be taken. Limit that discussion any way... (321 views, 25 replies)
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squirtdad
10-21-24 05:09 PM
 Painting: Here or Mechanics?
1) you go a coater who has a good reputation, the chose what the use, as appropriate for your frame (baking soda, walnut hull, and number of things) and different coaters have different ways of... (280 views, 12 replies)
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EVVC VET
10-21-24 05:08 PM
 Suntour Barcon Shifters
I'd be interested if they're still available (107 views, 1 replies)
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Lbxpdx
10-21-24 05:01 PM
 Is this rust a no go?
it is. I measured it and it is probably too big for me, I’m a 22”. (1,059 views, 24 replies)
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gauvins
10-21-24 05:00 PM
 Weather profile
Tourist in MSN yes yes. Excellent resource. However bike rides cover quite a bit of ground such that the forecast at the point of origin may well not apply for much of the day. Looking at several... (262 views, 12 replies)
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Trakhak
10-21-24 05:00 PM
 Tell me a success story about moving to higher gears
When Doc Sharptail used the term "plodding," I understood him to mean that he's aware that it might appear to be plodding to some but that it works well for him. Not sure it's worth quibbling about... (1,012 views, 36 replies)