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03-18-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 733
Posted By shelbyfv

Seems posting weird stuff on BF is the...

Seems posting weird stuff on BF is the hobby....:twitchy:
03-17-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By shelbyfv

When I visualize threat, I might see a mugger in...

When I visualize threat, I might see a mugger in a dark alley. This I see more as a large dog turd that appears periodically in the same spot on the sidewalk. Dodge it, step in it, ponder why...
03-16-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By shelbyfv

reactive vs proactive :innocent:

reactive vs proactive :innocent:
03-15-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By shelbyfv

Weird that you find so many folks on the road...

Weird that you find so many folks on the road having problems with vintage photocopiers. :foo:
03-13-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,880
Posted By shelbyfv

The notion of a pack of 'bents in a sprint,...

The notion of a pack of 'bents in a sprint, climbing the Alps or circling the Champs is amusing.
01-28-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 939
Posted By shelbyfv

Oooops. You know what they say about assume.......

Oooops. You know what they say about assume.... :lol:
01-26-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 792
Posted By shelbyfv

Cycling doesn't suit everyone,whether mentally,...

Cycling doesn't suit everyone,whether mentally, physically or due to environmental constraints. No need trying to force a square peg into a round hole, there are other hobbies galore.
01-26-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,964
Posted By shelbyfv

I live in fear of hydroplaning with my 32s. I...

I live in fear of hydroplaning with my 32s. I suppose 23s might ease my mind. :roflmao:
01-22-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By shelbyfv

It's been very cold here as well.

It's been very cold here as well.
01-22-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By shelbyfv

There are people who understand these things. LSE...

There are people who understand these things. LSE on trickle down...
01-21-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By shelbyfv

There I was thinking a stake had been put through...

There I was thinking a stake had been put through the heart of Trickle Down. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 09:55 PM
01-21-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,054
Posted By shelbyfv

If you are OK with 35s, endurance bikes like the...

If you are OK with 35s, endurance bikes like the Giant Defy Adv are alleged to be about 17lbs.
01-21-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 451
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd keep looking. Mechanical discs paired with...

I'd keep looking. Mechanical discs paired with QRs... If that's not a problem for you, I think $500 USD would be OK.
01-21-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,288
Posted By shelbyfv

This seems like a great fit for A&S.

This seems like a great fit for A&S.
01-21-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,884
Posted By shelbyfv

Try the Black and Tan.:thumb:

Try the Black and Tan.:thumb:
01-20-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,884
Posted By shelbyfv

Didn't take the world long to resume patronage of...

Didn't take the world long to resume patronage of Mercedes, Audi, Merck, Bayer, DB, Hugo Boss, etc etc. I'll confess to buying Yuengling beer again after a brief wrestle with conscience.
01-20-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,550
Posted By shelbyfv

I agree. In fact, when battery tech improves to...

I agree. In fact, when battery tech improves to the point that an e-motor can have a +/- 60 mile range, I expect the vestigial pedals will disappear. Motorbikes will be motorbikes and the dubious...
01-20-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,122
Posted By shelbyfv

Great minds.... :beer: ...

Great minds.... :beer:

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01-19-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,884
Posted By shelbyfv

They were all dopers and Lance whipped them, year...

They were all dopers and Lance whipped them, year after year. Whiners. I wish he'd had sense enough to keep his mouth shut. Now back to Trek bashing. Or was it Spesh? :foo:
01-19-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,184
Posted By shelbyfv

You can find BSOs with Shimano parts at any box...

You can find BSOs with Shimano parts at any box store, not just WM. They make a huge range and it seems as if they have more Tourney or Axxxx what ever than they do legit groups. Bewildering but...
01-19-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,232
Posted By shelbyfv

IIRC Larry has a spare set of wheels you might...

IIRC Larry has a spare set of wheels you might try. :beer:
01-19-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,884
Posted By shelbyfv

Despite having aged 13 years, this silly thread...

Despite having aged 13 years, this silly thread has not developed merit.
01-14-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,108
Posted By shelbyfv

It's probably the nitrile glove patch that keeps...

It's probably the nitrile glove patch that keeps people from taking you seriously. Or the bizarre bike fit. Or the bizarre wardrobe. Or the bizarre stalking on climbs. Or the bizarre stalking of...
01-14-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By shelbyfv

The rim does seem to be damaged but the glue may...

The rim does seem to be damaged but the glue may hold the tire w/o issue.
Replies: 27
Views: 1,345
Posted By shelbyfv

Kudos for putting in the effort and saving it...

Kudos for putting in the effort and saving it from the landfill. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,134
Posted By shelbyfv

Are you able to return it, get your $ back?

Are you able to return it, get your $ back?
01-08-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,076
Posted By shelbyfv

I wouldn't buy it, nor would I find it...

I wouldn't buy it, nor would I find it interesting enough to start a thread. :rolleyes:
01-08-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,666
Posted By shelbyfv

Hopefully, all. The alternative is too sad to...

Hopefully, all. The alternative is too sad to contemplate.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,176
Posted By shelbyfv

Traditional cycling etiquette is steady mode when...

Traditional cycling etiquette is steady mode when riding with a group. Flashing does seem more visible when riding solo. I've been impressed with how much more visible approaching cyclists are when...
01-04-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By shelbyfv

Would be an amusing thread to establish the...

Would be an amusing thread to establish the neediest, most attention seeking BF poster. Maybe we need a poll! :roflmao:
01-04-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,334
Posted By shelbyfv

??? Are you planning to buy a bike with the type...

??? Are you planning to buy a bike with the type that gets the most votes? :foo:
Forum: Framebuilders
01-02-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,341
Posted By shelbyfv

Obviously many wooden bikes have been built...

Obviously many wooden bikes have been built through the years but there haven't been enough on BF that they've become boring. If you do build one, please post about it. :thumb:
01-01-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,191
Posted By shelbyfv

I scrolled through OP's thread in Early Brifter. ...

I scrolled through OP's thread in Early Brifter. That seems to be an OK home for it, though it may be extensive enough to qualify for the Bloggers section. Good to see this one has been moved to...
01-01-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,467
Posted By shelbyfv

People enjoy frames of Ti, carbon, steel,...

People enjoy frames of Ti, carbon, steel, aluminum, whatever. Personal preference, tool for the job, you won't know until you try, etc etc. If budget permits, make your own choice. :beer:
01-01-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,191
Posted By shelbyfv

If you have a specific question, non-mechanical,...

If you have a specific question, non-mechanical, this is a good place to start.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 684
Posted By shelbyfv

Just a suggestion, but if you kept this project...

Just a suggestion, but if you kept this project in one thread instead of starting a new one with each passing thought, it would be easier for those who want to help. :thumb:
12-27-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 698
Posted By shelbyfv

Be sure to look for a tire that is certified to...

Be sure to look for a tire that is certified to not hydroplane below 100mph.:rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, 2 bolt SPD cleats, compatible with OP's...

Yes, 2 bolt SPD cleats, compatible with OP's shoes. It's a road-ish single sided pedal. I found them to be more comfortable on longer rides than the traditional double sided SPDs. Shimano used to...
12-26-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By shelbyfv

"Gruppo" or any of the variations unless the...

"Gruppo" or any of the variations unless the entire post is in Italian. "Custom" unless referring to a bespoke frame. "Pull the trigger" for obvious reasons.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 676
Posted By shelbyfv

That didn't last long.:foo: ...

That didn't last long.:foo:
...
12-25-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm guessing we are now getting closer to what OP...

I'm guessing we are now getting closer to what OP had in mind for this thread. :twitchy:
12-25-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 945
Posted By shelbyfv

Such language on Christmas! Let's have another...

Such language on Christmas! Let's have another splash of Jack in the eggnog. :roflmao:
12-18-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, my Topstone came with an FSA crank. While I...

Yes, my Topstone came with an FSA crank. While I don't have any specific complaints, I wouldn't buy one if Shimano was available.
12-18-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By shelbyfv

I too suggest you get the GRX crank and maybe FD,...

I too suggest you get the GRX crank and maybe FD, call it done. It was designed for bikes like yours with 142 spacing. Jillions of people use it happily. :beer:
12-09-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,400
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep. Early on OP was given the only advice he...

Yep. Early on OP was given the only advice he needed, contact REI. Over three pages OP has not explained why this was not done. Regardless of OP's motivation for starting this thread, it's past...
12-08-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 805
Posted By shelbyfv

Could be worse. :rolleyes:...

Could be worse. :rolleyes:...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By shelbyfv

:thumb: Entitlement, no surprise.

:thumb: Entitlement, no surprise.
12-05-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 919
Posted By shelbyfv

Take it back to REI? :foo:

Take it back to REI? :foo:
12-05-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,400
Posted By shelbyfv

Did I miss why you haven't taken it back to REI...

Did I miss why you haven't taken it back to REI and let them fix it? When you do, ask them to help you figure what you did wrong so you won't break the new one.:thumb:
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