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03-11-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,880
Posted By JohnDThompson

Their race; their rules.

Their race; their rules.
03-10-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By DangerousDanR

Don't worry Chloe, I'll buy enough carbon bikes...

Don't worry Chloe, I'll buy enough carbon bikes to make up for it.
02-27-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,702
Posted By Camilo

Get your handlebars up to a comfortable position....

Get your handlebars up to a comfortable position.

1992, probably a quill stem. Get a Nitto Technomic (very tall) or Technomic Deluxe (is it now called NTC DX?...slightly less tall, but more...
02-25-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,094
Posted By Yan

You could certainly end up with a chain that's...

You could certainly end up with a chain that's too short if you sized the chain based on only the small chainring and the small cog. The small chainring and cog have no idea how big the large...
02-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,997
Posted By Polaris OBark

Almost every consumer transaction these days is a...

Almost every consumer transaction these days is a variant of the above.

This is why I have decided to forgo worldly possessions and become a Zen-master.

I'm down to 13 bikes in the garage, now.
01-31-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 8,634
Posted By base2

He's right about lots. I even had my fancy carbon...

He's right about lots. I even had my fancy carbon bike repaired whereas an even more fun 10 year old aluminum frame with less miles hangs from the rafters with an unrepairable crack.

I agree. The...
01-26-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 411
Posted By alcjphil

I would check the bolts holding the disc rotor in...

I would check the bolts holding the disc rotor in place
01-24-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,184
Posted By smd4

I run 7700 Dura Ace. Shimano deciding to put...

I run 7700 Dura Ace. Shimano deciding to put their name on $50 dollar toy kids' bikes with plastic parts and training wheels means nothing to me or my perception of Shimano, or Shimano's quality.
01-15-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 339
Posted By mpetry912

look for wrinkling paint at the DT / Head tube...

look for wrinkling paint at the DT / Head tube join

that is the tell

/markp
01-14-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,108
Posted By indyfabz

I have to imagine that this is way down on the...

I have to imagine that this is way down on the list of reasons why people don’t take you seriously. At least people around here.
12-22-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,216
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The proper answer is: "kinda" Here's the...

The proper answer is: "kinda"

Here's the problem:
Is there a standardized heat dissipation rating?
Probably not.

And like all engineering, what is the compromise?

Is it "high end" because...
12-21-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,434
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

1 light on your handle bars and 1 light on your...

1 light on your handle bars and 1 light on your helmet.

problem solved.
12-07-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,672
Posted By terrymorse

The term you are looking for is “hoop stress”....

The term you are looking for is “hoop stress”. It’s something that was worked out after cylindrical boilers in ships were exploding.

Hoop stress is proportional to the diameter of the cylinder,...
12-02-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,193
Posted By indyfabz

+1. I challenge the OP to prove the premise...

+1.

I challenge the OP to prove the premise of his thread. Until he does, I have to give this thread a solid grade of D-.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By tomato coupe

Their assessment and change in policy seems...

Their assessment and change in policy seems reasonable.
11-11-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,661
Posted By veganbikes

Larry being Larry. I want to destroy my bike is...

Larry being Larry. I want to destroy my bike is this a really good idea or should I come up with a better way to destroy my bike?
11-08-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,950
Posted By terrymorse

Is getting your butt off the back of the saddle...

Is getting your butt off the back of the saddle no longer a thing?

I would like to watch someone with that saddle sprint to the line with a final bike throw. That would be entertaining.
10-23-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,799
Posted By BTinNYC

Mntioned above, but worth repeating; WD-40 to...

Mntioned above, but worth repeating; WD-40 to remove the grease and muck, then water and dish detergent to clean off the WD-40.
10-18-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,779
Posted By indyfabz

Consider the source.

Consider the source.
09-30-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,404
Posted By Maelochs

I know my clandestine Cat 6 race starts as soon...

I know my clandestine Cat 6 race starts as soon as my tires hit the pavement at the end of the driveway ... if you aren't ready, look out. I have smoked kids on Big Wheels, elderly people (even...
09-23-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,249
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Chains don't stretch, they elongate. And that's...

Chains don't stretch, they elongate. And that's because wear and play develop in the pins, it's not like the links get longer.
09-10-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,190
Posted By Maelochs

Because people won't ride regular bikes because...

Because people won't ride regular bikes because it is too hard ... so an e-bike is better than nothing
09-01-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 720
Posted By indyfabz

What’s the best lost bike luggage chain lube?

What’s the best lost bike luggage chain lube?
08-25-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,051
Posted By indyfabz

A bicycle doesn't steer. It is steered.

A bicycle doesn't steer. It is steered.
08-11-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,777
Posted By Mojo31

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to...

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to pass. Pretty simple, really.
08-10-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,530
Posted By seypat

Because a full snorkel would add too much drag?

Because a full snorkel would add too much drag?
08-08-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,728
Posted By 79pmooney

Deflate, push the valve stem in, pump up and...

Deflate, push the valve stem in, pump up and report back.
08-01-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,091
Posted By Lombard

This makes sense since alcohol is a diurretic....

This makes sense since alcohol is a diurretic. Caffeine has the same effect. Experiment not necessary.
07-28-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,298
Posted By Iride01

Nope. I think this like many other topics a...

Nope. I think this like many other topics a person might want to talk about should be put where they think they'll get their best audience for the question or whatever thought they are posing. If...
07-16-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,662
Posted By delbiker1

Maybe they learned the spelling from forums posts.

Maybe they learned the spelling from forums posts.
06-18-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,556
Posted By mackgoo

Go for the ride.

Go for the ride.
06-01-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,434
Posted By Eric F

Stop guessing. Experience for yourself, and make...

Stop guessing. Experience for yourself, and make educated conclusions.
05-20-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,538
Posted By CAT7RDR

Mups

Mups
05-03-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,910
Posted By terrymorse

That small front wheel was popular with the tri...

That small front wheel was popular with the tri crowd for a while, but even they figured out it wasn't fast.

Getting as low as possible to "cheat the wind" was a popular thing among racer dudes,...
05-03-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By Muddydog

100%. They serve industry and have been doing so...

100%. They serve industry and have been doing so for a very long time when most others have failed. They evidently are doing something right.
04-26-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,233
Posted By Eric F

I haven’t ridden a bike while wearing pants since...

I haven’t ridden a bike while wearing pants since I was on my childhood BMX bike. As such, a chainring guard is an unnecessary addition that serves no purpose on any of my bikes. As someone who seems...
04-26-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,233
Posted By genejockey

Please. There's nobody more elitist than the...

Please. There's nobody more elitist than the "reverse snob". Nobody cares as much about his equipment and his image than the guy who tries to prove he's not elitist.
04-19-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,485
Posted By terrymorse

My speed in top gear on a flat grade is...

My speed in top gear on a flat grade is indeterminate, because I never use the top gear on a flat grade.

My "just pedaling along, I could do this pace forever" speed on a flat grade with no wind...
04-15-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,437
Posted By terrymorse

I miss not having to worry so much about a...

I miss not having to worry so much about a concept called "recovery".

I miss sleeping through the night without having to get up and pee.

I miss doing a brutal ride one day, then getting up the...
04-05-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,506
Posted By indyfabz

:popcornI popped extra. Dig in! :popcorn

:popcornI popped extra. Dig in!

:popcorn
03-08-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By Lombard

Store your bike inside the house.

Store your bike inside the house.
03-08-23, 06:25 AM
02-27-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,785
Posted By Shadco

Paint the MTB red. You can thank me later. .

Paint the MTB red. You can thank me later.

.
02-08-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 10,984
Posted By Germany_chris

Yes..

Yes..
Forum: Recumbent
02-05-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By Jeff Wills

I swear by my Topeak Road Morph pump(s). I've...

I swear by my Topeak Road Morph pump(s). I've put one on each of several bikes. The nice thing about it is that it has a hose and a foot peg so you can brace it on the ground and easily get good...
02-02-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,316
Posted By SurferRosa

When the front shifter and/or front derailleur...

When the front shifter and/or front derailleur stop working properly, don't disassemble them and try to correct the problem. Instead, live with it and ask bikeforums how to use the bike as it wasn't...
01-27-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,622
Posted By SkinGriz

I heard a statement once I’ll attempt to...

I heard a statement once I’ll attempt to paraphrase.

The narcissism of petty differences.

As to the rotor direction. I would bet it doesn’t matter as long as it lines up with the caliper.
01-24-23, 02:47 AM
01-23-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,474
Posted By veganbikes

I would certainly not use galvanized cables for...

I would certainly not use galvanized cables for anything on any bike. Polished stainless cables are the way to go. Using good quality cables and housing means they will hold up better but more...
01-22-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,474
Posted By bboy314

These levers are short pull, so would work with...

These levers are short pull, so would work with “road” disc brakes, such as TRP Spyres or Avid bb7 (road version).
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