Getting back into cycling

[look 171]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I called the guy and arranged a time to see it but it was sold before I got there.

Klein's a rare in Aus.

We will ship you some.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I called the guy and arranged a time to see it but it was sold before I got there.

Klein's a rare in Aus.

I'm going from memory here, but I'm pretty sure the Quantum is a post-Trek takeover Klein.

So, a Klein in name, but didn't really have Gary's fingerprints.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

First time on a ride, not including the few times I used it to take my Suburban to the shop, in 25 years.

I feel good.



Took some getting used to riding in cleats. I had to make a special effort not to fall over at my first red light.

I did ten miles and I wasn't going very fast.

Nice! Do that ten times and you've got your century! Done and dusted!

[einreb]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I'm going from memory here, but I'm pretty sure the Quantum is a post-Trek takeover Klein.

So, a Klein in name, but didn't really have Gary's fingerprints.

FWIW... Quantum was definitely introduced pre-trek.

Some old catalog shots here... Diablo Scott's Bike Blog: A History of Klein Road Bikes

[stevej37]

70 degrees today....first truly nice biking day.

[stevej37]

The roads were wet from earlier rainstorm....left my backside drenched.
Fenders would be great sometimes.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by einreb

FWIW... Quantum was definitely introduced pre-trek.

Some old catalog shots here... Diablo Scott's Bike Blog: A History of Klein Road Bikes

I'm old. Memory fading in and out! Thanks for setting me straight! Love the catalog, too!

[otto_kretschmer]

spokes came today



not using a dial indicator but maybe I will tomorrow to get the wheels exact but I wouldn't feel any difference riding the way I have them now.

still working on the rear

[look 171]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

spokes came today



not using a dial indicator but maybe I will tomorrow to get the wheels exact but I wouldn't feel any difference riding the way I have them now.

still working on the rear

You are fancy, my friend. Dial indicator? How did you build that wheel, on a truing stand, right not the fork with brakes caliper as a guide

Sounds like you are having fun.

[sc_rufctr]

I don't know how you could find one in the US but the "Preciray Truing Stand" is the best there is.
(No longer made but they occasionally appear on Ebay)

[otto_kretschmer]

Thats a nice bit of kit. I looked on ebay and didn't find one. Its probably a tool most people hang on to.

[herr_oberst]

You'll need a dishing tool to center the hub. It's easy enough to make your own..

Here's one idea. There's lots of others, or you can buy them from Park for a few bucks.

[otto_kretschmer]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

You'll need a dishing tool to center the hub. It's easy enough to make your own..

Here's one idea. There's lots of others, or you can buy them from Park for a few bucks.

The front went together like a piece of cake but the rear took a little longer. I thought I bought the wrong spokes but I was able to move the rim over to the cassette side by fiddeling with the spokes.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I don't know how you could find one in the US but the "Preciray Truing Stand" is the best there is.
(No longer made but they occasionally appear on Ebay)

That is a very cool truing stand. Why can't and don't they make one like it today.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by look 171

That is a very cool truing stand. Why can't and don't they make one like it today.

The current upper end truing stands have dials instead of pointers. Better?

[look 171]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

The current upper end truing stands have dials instead of pointers. Better?

I have seen dials indicators on then at some of the local shops but the plastic rollers and the indicators seems so simple and effective to use.

[sc_rufctr]

Paris-Roubaix 2023... Tubeless fail!

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by look 171

I have seen dials indicators on then at some of the local shops but the plastic rollers and the indicators seems so simple and effective to use.

Yep... I've always been wary of tool manufacturers making lofty claims.

[otto_kretschmer]

Its already too hot to ride in the day. I'm going to have to get some new lights. Cateye? My rear light is kaput from the batteries corroding. I should have taken them out a long time ago.

[herr_oberst]

I recommend USB rechargeable lights. I got tired of buying batteries and now there's no need to - plus LED and LCD lights are brighter and smaller.

And I'd love to have some of that hot weather you're experiencing. The temp here has between mid thirties to mid fifties and wet here for so long that I'm convinced we're in the beginnings of a new ice age.