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Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By big john

I go through life hungry and tired.

I go through life hungry and tired.
05-15-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By pdlamb

I'm having trouble deciding whether to laugh at...

I'm having trouble deciding whether to laugh at your misfortune or to offer my sympathies.

[chuckle]

Do you think additional practice or training might improve your riding through that spot, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By t2p

https://youtu.be/Y2ef-HLjElw?si=EiHxxvTbDKEq-OdH ...

https://youtu.be/Y2ef-HLjElw?si=EiHxxvTbDKEq-OdH

.
05-15-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 59
Posted By DorkDisk

You can do this by changing the rear derailleur...

You can do this by changing the rear derailleur to a rapid-rise or low normal one. Shimano made these in the early 2000s
05-15-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By takmanjapan

Excellent report! I have lived in Japan for the...

Excellent report! I have lived in Japan for the past 28 years and the L'eroica ride is next on my 'to do' list. The location has bounced around but seems to have found its home in Izu. Very jealous!...
05-15-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,665
Posted By PeteHski

That’s a bold statement right there. So may I ask...

That’s a bold statement right there. So may I ask what qualifies you to make such a judgement? You appear to be highly invested in this subject and have some pretty strong views, so it would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By indyfabz

It’s raining. Again. Got the car back...

It’s raining. Again. Got the car back yesterday. Going to take care of some errands, like shopping and taking the road bike wheels for tubeless remounts. It’s been literally collecting dust since...
05-15-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By John E

Thank you -- delightful thread! My elder son's...

Thank you -- delightful thread!
My elder son's job includes a couple of overseas trips per year, and Japan is one of his favorite destinations. I think he is seeing the benefit of having chosen...
05-15-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

The ride. Hard to take photos when riding on...

The ride. Hard to take photos when riding on their side of the street.

the loop bridge is the only one like it in the world.
...
05-15-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,924
Posted By cudak888

Ah, it's a mesinger of much pain! :P It's nearly...

Ah, it's a mesinger of much pain! :P It's nearly the same design; not really much better than the Troxel. I'm sure that if you check the Troxel - if you haven't already had the good sense to give it...
Forum: Touring
05-15-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 351
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am not too surprised. My local store, I no...

I am not too surprised. My local store, I no longer bother asking them detailed technical questions about the gear, I often find their "experts" know less than I do when I ask. I used to value their...
Forum: Touring
05-15-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 772
Posted By Ron Damon

Day 12, Daegu to Namji

https://youtu.be/YVZOhzOUj-k?si=YdXYSvB4OP9O_BDd

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...
05-15-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

A few more bikes: ...

A few more bikes:
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05-15-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

Some Aussies sat at the dinner table. I...

Some Aussies sat at the dinner table.

I didn’t recognize him, but several stopped by to say hello to Keith. ...
05-15-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

One of the seminars included this man, noted as...

One of the seminars included this man, noted as the father of Dura-Ace
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Japan...
05-15-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 39,817
Posted By non-fixie

Bridge over the Kerkvaart, a canal used for the...

Bridge over the Kerkvaart, a canal used for the outflow of water from the area. The town in the distance is Mijdrecht (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mijdrecht).
...
05-15-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

More ...

More
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5845_2c5466268c5741662f7a269316c67196aee56295.jpeg...
05-15-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6,373
Views: 591,021
Posted By Troul

25 miles yelling at the headwinds that seemed to...

25 miles yelling at the headwinds that seemed to adjust with my direction...

Might force a day of rest this week... operative word is "might"
Gotta git while the gittin is gooders being in the...
05-15-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By Bianchigirll

To begin I'm not a huge "Brifter" fan. I think...

To begin I'm not a huge "Brifter" fan. I think they needlessly complicate a bike. I also believe it leads to less cyclist being comfortable enough to take their hands off the bars so they can way...
05-15-24, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By seagrade

Just another opinion from a minority of one and...

Just another opinion from a minority of one and for which a full refund of the purchase price is payable on demand…

To me whatever it takes to keep classic and vintage bicycles on the road is just...
05-15-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

Before I get to more bikes/swap meet, etc we...

Before I get to more bikes/swap meet, etc

we must discuss this Colnago master.
Saronni red.
Straddle height of a size 56 frame…..

but 24” wheels.

what the eff is really going on here??
05-15-24, 01:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

From the show n shine ...

From the show n shine

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05-15-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

Stunning build ...

Stunning build

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05-15-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

Couple things to get out of the way: 1, you...

Couple things to get out of the way:
1, you have to get your bike inspected by a shop prior to showing up. This was less about having the proper vintage bits and more about safety. There was a list...
05-15-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 450
Posted By Robvolz

The Eroica village was at a community center. It...

The Eroica village was at a community center. It was well planned and had it all.

Japanese foods
local brewed beers
italian foods
italian beers, wines and cocktails
vender booths from...
05-15-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 704
Posted By non-fixie

Ernesto Bono...

Ernesto Bono (https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Bono)

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Lifted car of the day. Gotta love seeing a Mark...

Lifted car of the day. Gotta love seeing a Mark VII on the trails. Hopefully it's the LSC with the big 5.0
...
05-14-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 165
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Gauging by the seat pushed all the way forward on...

Gauging by the seat pushed all the way forward on the Fuji I'm gonna guess the Miyata's reach is gonna be rough on ya. You could always get a shorter stem I reckon.
05-14-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5,379
Views: 863,895
Posted By rsbob

The Grateful Dead?

From today’s ride. These skeletons are decorated for all the major holidays, and then get unique costumes for off holiday periods.
...
05-14-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,373
Views: 591,021
Posted By rsbob

Headed out today without any expectations. Even...

Headed out today without any expectations. Even after yesterday off, except for core and leg strengthening, I thought I would just cruise along and enjoy the ride and not stress myself. I managed...
05-14-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,044
Posted By David_Harris

5/3: 15.04 5/4: 32.23 - Tombstone, AZ ride. ...

5/3: 15.04
5/4: 32.23 - Tombstone, AZ ride.
5/6: 15.54
5/7: 11.34
5/9: 21.05
5/11: 30.28
5/13: 15.04
5/14: 17.31

MTD: 157.83
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 17,491
Posted By downtube42

The randonneur test for field reparability is...

The randonneur test for field reparability is pretty straightforward.

Pack up your tubes and repair kit in your luggage of choice or pockets. At midnight, turn on the sprinklers. At 3am take...
05-14-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,361
Posted By Hvac

You can speak for the industry? Wow, I can barely...

You can speak for the industry? Wow, I can barely speak for myself. I wish I knew what the industry was saying. Or where it is going. I could be rich.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3,277
Views: 650,830
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yesterday's ride, included my favorite local...

Yesterday's ride, included my favorite local 3200' climb:

The road's down there I swear......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I hope #300 being down doesn't throw a wrench in...

I hope #300 being down doesn't throw a wrench in the works over there.

Heads up BNSF is towing Amtrak #300 back E it was involved in a accident in Moorpark California it just departed Needles...
05-14-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,923
Views: 110,882
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffente lives! ...

The Huffente lives!

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

indeed ...

indeed

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNkNmCtWoAAsXZr?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
05-14-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 216
Posted By skidder

80W-90W gear lube. I had a bottle sitting on the...

80W-90W gear lube. I had a bottle sitting on the shelf so tried it, been using it for over a decade. It lubes the chain, the links seem to slide easily, what's not to like.
05-14-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 216
Posted By indyfabz

IKR. Chain lube should be a sticky, just like...

IKR. Chain lube should be a sticky, just like helmets.
05-14-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28,009
Views: 4,584,696
Posted By SirMike1983

1947 Schwinn Continental out for a ride earlier...

1947 Schwinn Continental out for a ride earlier this evening. The leaves have really filled in on the plants here over the past week or so.
...
05-14-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By AdventureManCO

Modified. To such an extreme extent that people...

Modified. To such an extreme extent that people worry about you.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1002x1763/img_7418_e90f5f78bdae05526391f72c3d65a57cd6130900.jpg





...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Well, everybody's heard about the bird(s)

Well, everybody's heard about the bird(s)
05-14-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 552
Posted By bulgie

Do you have any references to back up your...

Do you have any references to back up your statements? Several of your claims I know are wrong, and some I merely suspect are wrong.

There are more than 4 makers of Ti tubes
Titanium can be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By big john

Makes sense. A derny, then.

Makes sense. A derny, then.
05-14-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27,182
Views: 3,180,991
Posted By OldTryGuy

Finally a no touch/non stop 44.44 mi ride ...

Finally a no touch/non stop 44.44 mi ride

2:39:39 Moving Time -- 2:39:39 Elapsed Time -- 16.7mi/h Avg Spd -- 30.2 mi/h Max Speed
05-14-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 440
Posted By Catnap

I’d say that headbadge is definitive evidence...

I’d say that headbadge is definitive evidence that this is not a real Colnago.
05-14-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 627
Posted By cudak888

Late night tonight thanks to the local bike/ped...

Late night tonight thanks to the local bike/ped advocacy committee, but came home to find a piece of the puzzle in the mailbox.

For $5, an ugly, but functional Tourney FD from Amazon completes the...
05-14-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By mikekone

I think many folks are the same page as you. I...

I think many folks are the same page as you. I know many really like the Campy 10sp. So your comments are very much appreciated.

On my own bikes, I always use clipless pedals (easy to remove for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 58,954
Posted By big john

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/1...

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/159/414/Cool-Starry-Bra.jpg
05-14-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 657
Posted By RustyJames

swissycle If it works for you ignore what anyone...

swissycle If it works for you ignore what anyone says. I have a couple of bikes that would make many here cringe but I like ‘em.

Pedal on!
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