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New Post | Duragrouch 05-04-24 10:02 PM | Need a wee bit more clearance for tires. "One valid test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - engineering proverb (1,340 views, 68 replies) | |
New Post | Marvelousmarkie 05-04-24 10:02 PM | Strava Leader Board for Us Olds A month ago we were in Atlanta and I rode part of the Silver Comet trail, about 22.5 miles out and then back. Over that 45 miles there were 99 segments. On a pretty flat multi use trail. It really... (3,738 views, 82 replies) | |
New Post | Jeff Wills 05-04-24 09:59 PM | Mystery “Van Nuys” touring bike Hatta (Swan?) sealed headset. The components say late ‘80’s- early ‘90’s timeframe. I bet the original drivetrain wore out and was replaced with what was available. To me it looks like a custom... (450 views, 24 replies) | |
New Post | FBinNY 05-04-24 09:57 PM | Play in new MKS Allways pedals The issue isn't whether they're loose type or cartridge, but the configuration of the rolling elements. Most cartridge bearings used on bikes are deep groove radial bearings, which can only handle... (349 views, 16 replies) | |
New Post | TallRider 05-04-24 09:55 PM | variability of RD chain wrap capacity ratings The M900 medium cage is going on MY random bike (with 12-32 cassette, 46/30 crank) (70 views, 8 replies) | |
New Post | Duragrouch 05-04-24 09:47 PM | Drivetrain Cleaning Simple Green does not do a good job of dissolving oil on chains, I had tried soaking chains in a solution overnight, poor. I now clean the chain with mineral oil as solvent, only because near-full... (218 views, 15 replies) | |
New Post | Steve B. 05-04-24 09:45 PM | Roof rack reco Well, get used to spending. Yak and Thule gear is pricy, but well designed. So is 1UPUSA and Kuat. (207 views, 23 replies) | |
New Post | base2 05-04-24 09:38 PM | RATS - I Cant Believe I Said This At issue here is not that bicycles are dangerous. The parents are wrong. Cars are dangerous. Cars are dangerous because of how they're driven. Cars are driven the way they are because our... (162 views, 8 replies) | |
New Post | Ron Damon 05-04-24 09:37 PM | Origami Lotus If the seatpost clamp and seatpost are of the right diameter, you can have a lubricant on the seatpost/seat tube interface and it won't slip. I know this from practical experience. (398 views, 11 replies) | |
New Post | FBinNY 05-04-24 09:37 PM | Lubricating a SRAM Dual Drive IGH? "Shielded" has very specific meaning as applied to bearings. Sealed bearings have a flexible lip seal on the inner race. They're perlubed for thrvexpected service life and the seals make it... (164 views, 9 replies) | |
New Post | SoCaled 05-04-24 09:36 PM | Colin Laing bicycles Bike from post #209 has been for sale in Los Angeles on Craigslist (with a different crankset) and as albrt said there is a beauty right now in the appraisals section (79,072 views, 219 replies) | |
New Post | indyfabz 05-04-24 09:28 PM | May 2024 100+ Miles/km Thread First trip under my belt since coming back from near death. First day was about 41 miles to a campground in S. Jersey. The next day was about 27 miles to a ferry ride to DE then a few more... (221 views, 14 replies) | |
New Post | SoCaled 05-04-24 09:27 PM | Are You Looking for One Of these? CL, Facebook, OfferUp, etc. PART 3 ^^^^^ quote from ad for the Pinarello "My daughter was about 7-10 years old when she was riding this bike." - That puts a smile on my face, I would definitely do a double take if I saw a 7 year old... (22,413 views, 430 replies) | |
New Post | indyfabz 05-04-24 09:11 PM | Anybody care about secrecy on your bike? Or maybe he was disappeared by the shadow government. (1,960 views, 83 replies) | |
New Post | rsbob 05-04-24 09:07 PM | Share those “Oh crap!” Moments Working on Bike That picture is….uh…er….speaks for itself. Surprised you didn’t tip over after you corrected it. I too cannot tolerate any issues and immediately have to fix them 100% or kill myself in the... (681 views, 24 replies) | |
New Post | marius.suiram 05-04-24 09:07 PM | Stein bottom bracket cup tool Just ordered today a bb tool from EVT (72 views, 2 replies) | |
New Post | Mr. Spadoni 05-04-24 09:07 PM | Housing for NR shifters/RD pM sent! Let’s see if this is the answer. Thank so much (71 views, 6 replies) | |
New Post | plonz 05-04-24 09:04 PM | Nishiki Tri-A w/ Full 600 I agree with the others at $250. Japanese Tange 1 with Shimano 600 should bring about the same as an Ironman. In general, I usually see them sell at $200 but sit over $300. (225 views, 3 replies) | |
New Post | Bill Kapaun 05-04-24 09:01 PM | 135mm rear wheel build advice As does my 2008 Globe. (429 views, 35 replies) | |
New Post | phughes 05-04-24 08:59 PM | Versatile saddles Your fitter has no idea what he is talking about. It isn't about support. The common Brooks saddle, the B17 isn't made for a big drop from the saddle to the bars. It is made for bars about level with... (335 views, 24 replies) |