Bicycle thread - Page 706

Askel · 04-26-2009, 09:29 AM

I am the fucking 'Ziggy' of bicycling. I have my own personal storm cloud following my bicycle around.

Any droughts going on anywhere? Fly me and my bicycle in, my incredibly shitty luck will have the place flooded in no time.

P.S. Although the bicyclist metabolism is quite good, it can in no way keep up with that of a professional forester when it comes to beer consumption. With my IT background, I could outsprint him, but I'm lacking in that all day endurance.

Gummee! · 04-26-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Askel

I am the fucking 'Ziggy' of bicycling. I have my own personal storm cloud following my bicycle around.

Any droughts going on anywhere? Fly me and my bicycle in, my incredibly shitty luck will have the place flooded in no time.

P.S. Although the bicyclist metabolism is quite good, it can in no way keep up with that of a professional forester when it comes to beer consumption. With my IT background, I could outsprint him, but I'm lacking in that all day endurance.

M

Ursa Major · 04-26-2009, 07:53 PM

I picked up an old steel-framed Centurion LeMans a few years ago, finally getting around to setting it up. It's got 700x20 tires on it; I'm guessing the previous owner was much lighter than me and/or planned to ride much faster. I'd like to put the widest tires it'll take. Are 700c rims fairly standard, i.e. should it be a major issue to swap in 700x32's or thereabouts? If an informed answer requires info I'm not passing along I'll apologize up front, I haven't been into non-motorized bikes for the last couple of decades.

Gummee! · 04-26-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ursa Major

I picked up an old steel-framed Centurion LeMans a few years ago, finally getting around to setting it up. It's got 700x20 tires on it; I'm guessing the previous owner was much lighter than me and/or planned to ride much faster. I'd like to put the widest tires it'll take. Are 700c rims fairly standard, i.e. should it be a major issue to swap in 700x32's or thereabouts? If an informed answer requires info I'm not passing along I'll apologize up front, I haven't been into non-motorized bikes for the last couple of decades.

700c rims are standard. You'll hafta see what dia tires are gonna fit yer bike. I'm betting it'll be somewhere near 28c tho.

Thought about what cassette/freewheel (FW) is goin on there? Typical 80s FWs useta be pretty small.

The late 80s trend of 20c tires thankfully died a quick death.

M

pierce · 04-26-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ursa Major

I picked up an old steel-framed Centurion LeMans a few years ago, finally getting around to setting it up. It's got 700x20 tires on it; I'm guessing the previous owner was much lighter than me and/or planned to ride much faster. I'd like to put the widest tires it'll take. Are 700c rims fairly standard, i.e. should it be a major issue to swap in 700x32's or thereabouts? If an informed answer requires info I'm not passing along I'll apologize up front, I haven't been into non-motorized bikes for the last couple of decades.

700c rims are standard, any tire should fit, *IF* it clears the frame, brakes, etc. 700x28 might be a good alternative.

I'm curious what sort of derailleurs, etc are on this LeMans... They were a good 'entry level' bike from the 70s, early 80s, probably made-in-japan tange tubing, nice lugwork.

Ursa Major · 04-26-2009, 08:23 PM

Everything (derailleurs, brakes, downtube shifters, crank) looks to be Shimano Exage, which I honestly hadn't even heard of. It's a 12 speed with a Tange #2 frame. I had (and loved) a LeMans back in the day, and picked it up on eBay about 5 years ago for $100 or so in a fit of Miami Vice era nostalgia (it's got the old Centurion 2-tone frame, white and mauve). I literally just took it out of the box this weekend. I think I'll take it to my LBS and have them tune it up, everything seems to be in excellent shape given its age.

Edit: the frame is lugged. Not Rivendell-level or anything, but not bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gummee!

700c rims are standard. You'll hafta see what dia tires are gonna fit yer bike. I'm betting it'll be somewhere near 28c tho.

Thought about what cassette/freewheel (FW) is goin on there? Typical 80s FWs useta be pretty small.

The late 80s trend of 20c tires thankfully died a quick death.

M

Gummee! · 04-26-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ursa Major

Everything (derailleurs, brakes, downtube shifters, crank) looks to be Shimano Exage, which I honestly hadn't even heard of. It's a 12 speed with a Tange #2 frame. I had (and loved) a LeMans back in the day, and picked it up on eBay about 5 years ago for $100 or so in a fit of Miami Vice era nostalgia (it's got the old Centurion 2-tone frame, white and mauve). I literally just took it out of the box this weekend. I think I'll take it to my LBS and have them tune it up, everything seems to be in excellent shape given its age.

Exage is decent enough stuff. Last a long time if you take care of it.

Change out the cables and housing and lube things up and you'll be OK.

Tange made some good tubesets.

M

Javarilla · 04-26-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gummee!

You

Suck

Ass

Then again, I rode Mavic Zap and thought it was the bee's knees. That was, till the battery wore out!

Good thing it turned into SS when that happened.

M

Speaking of single speed...

Here it is.

Ladies and gentlemen, from Curtis Inglis' RetroTec bike works...

My SS 29er lives...

Gummee! · 04-26-2009, 09:04 PM

'Rilla

Veeeery nice!

M

Mr Head · 04-26-2009, 09:16 PM

A friend caught the bug and went off looking for a roadbike. He found one.
So we took a ride to the beach and back.

About 56 miles or so.

Paul will have to chime in here, about his new bike.

My old bike, worked fine for me. I sure could use a few more miles though. This proved to be a tough ride.
A little art shot about halfway back for a rest. Then a stop at a store to pick up some electrolyte so I could maybe not cramp all the way back home. That and a Snickers did the trick. Next trip I will bring a bottle of the stuff.

TheYeti · 04-26-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Askel

I am the fucking 'Ziggy' of bicycling. I have my own personal storm cloud following my bicycle around.

Any droughts going on anywhere? Fly me and my bicycle in, my incredibly shitty luck will have the place flooded in no time.

P.S. Although the bicyclist metabolism is quite good, it can in no way keep up with that of a professional forester when it comes to beer consumption. With my IT background, I could outsprint him, but I'm lacking in that all day endurance.

Get fenders

skibum69 · 04-27-2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Speaking of single speed...

Here it is.

Ladies and gentlemen, from Curtis Inglis' RetroTec bike works...

My SS 29er lives...

that's purdy!

Javarilla · 04-27-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by skibum69

that's purdy!

The color scheme is right offa pair of Victoria Secret panties.

skibum69 · 04-27-2009, 01:21 PM

oh my virgin eyes

soewe812 · 04-28-2009, 11:00 AM

So after doing some adjusting to the fit of my bike and cleats, I have upped my route mileage to a 10 mile every other day with some short JRA with the kids on off days. Now when I get done with a ride I feel like have worked out! If the weather would start to cooperate I could ride more often. 10 miles is taking me 40 minutes with a lot of that time used with the climbs. Sometimes I wish I didn't live in the bottom of a large bowl. Broke 33 mph yesterday!

For about a minute anyway.

04-26-2009, 07:53 PM	#10578
Ursa Major Aghast Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Higher than you Oddometer: 771	Question re. Tires I picked up an old steel-framed Centurion LeMans a few years ago, finally getting around to setting it up. It's got 700x20 tires on it; I'm guessing the previous owner was much lighter than me and/or planned to ride much faster. I'd like to put the widest tires it'll take. Are 700c rims fairly standard, i.e. should it be a major issue to swap in 700x32's or thereabouts? If an informed answer requires info I'm not passing along I'll apologize up front, I haven't been into non-motorized bikes for the last couple of decades. __________________ Spend your money foolishly and your time wisely - Sandy Koufax

04-26-2009, 09:04 PM	#10584
Gummee! That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,638	'Rilla Veeeery nice! M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

04-26-2009, 09:16 PM	#10585
Mr Head PowerPoint ADV Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Very Low Earth Orbit Oddometer: 5,130	A friend caught the bug and went off looking for a roadbike. He found one. So we took a ride to the beach and back. About 56 miles or so. Paul will have to chime in here, about his new bike. My old bike, worked fine for me. I sure could use a few more miles though. This proved to be a tough ride. A little art shot about halfway back for a rest. Then a stop at a store to pick up some electrolyte so I could maybe not cramp all the way back home. That and a Snickers did the trick. Next trip I will bring a bottle of the stuff. __________________ ...Dick "...the road goes on forever and the party never ends..." - Robert Earl Keen Go Pyndon! Go Ned! Eight Years

04-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#10589
skibum69 slave to gravity Joined: May 2006 Location: Newfoundland Oddometer: 4,456	oh my virgin eyes __________________ Riff Raff 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Skibum Soiree 2012 Skibum Soiree 2011skibum soiree '10 RIP ITsteve, ride in peace my friend save $5 on a new smugmug account, use this coupon7frrnSRiTt9Fk

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04-26-2009, 09:29 AM	#10576
Askel Perma-n00b Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Da UP, eh. Oddometer: 10,399	I am the fucking 'Ziggy' of bicycling. I have my own personal storm cloud following my bicycle around. Any droughts going on anywhere? Fly me and my bicycle in, my incredibly shitty luck will have the place flooded in no time. P.S. Although the bicyclist metabolism is quite good, it can in no way keep up with that of a professional forester when it comes to beer consumption. With my IT background, I could outsprint him, but I'm lacking in that all day endurance.

04-28-2009, 11:00 AM	#10590
soewe812 Wag more Bark less Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Springville, Utah Oddometer: 924	So after doing some adjusting to the fit of my bike and cleats, I have upped my route mileage to a 10 mile every other day with some short JRA with the kids on off days. Now when I get done with a ride I feel like have worked out! If the weather would start to cooperate I could ride more often. 10 miles is taking me 40 minutes with a lot of that time used with the climbs. Sometimes I wish I didn't live in the bottom of a large bowl. Broke 33 mph yesterday! For about a minute anyway.