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04-06-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,048
Posted By Shay Howe

In an anything i want world, I'm thinking some...

In an anything i want world, I'm thinking some sort of hideous two-tone with a deep metallic burgundy/maroon color and equally dark purple. In precisely what proportions I'm not sure...some sort of...
03-12-21, 10:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,361
Posted By Rowan

I know this is a bit of a strange post, but... ...

I know this is a bit of a strange post, but...

Health of you rather the car is a priority for anyone to retain and use a driver's licence.

I have been familiarised with this for almost exactly...
03-11-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,361
Posted By JoeyBike

32 Years Car-Free Finally Ended Today

Yes, it's true. Parked my previous car for the last time on April 12, 1989 to take a long bike tour around the USofA. 5 months later I returned home and decided to leave the car (van) parked until I...
01-07-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,909
Posted By caloso

Not since December 28, 1998.

Not since December 28, 1998.
09-24-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,245
Posted By spelger

i like this (learned of it here on BF)... ...

i like this (learned of it here on BF)...
...
09-22-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,185
Posted By Cyclist0108

Unplug the battery and try it again.

Unplug the battery and try it again.
09-22-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,968
Posted By indyfabz

Yeah. The cat proved useless, but he did scare...

Yeah. The cat proved useless, but he did scare the pants off the cop one he finally arrived an hour after the burglar had left.
09-21-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 826
Posted By Marylander

So, I did some searching on the options everyone...

So, I did some searching on the options everyone presented and found a 44cm Jamis on closeout in a shop not too far away so I pulled the trigger. ;) This looks like a perfect choice for the riding we...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,547
Posted By msu2001la

Proper Gen Xer road setup: ...

Proper Gen Xer road setup:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x279/pro_hubbard1_48b558f8c2bd7b0f1aaae3e2661a4f569a097e81.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 04:45 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,547
Posted By Fox Farm

I agree. However in the early 80s when I lived...

I agree. However in the early 80s when I lived on my bike, meaning that I almost never drove my auto, I had a big handle bar bag, like you would use on a touring bike, but I used it on my everyday...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,547
Posted By znomit

It's for those people who ride further than you...

It's for those people who ride further than you do.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,547
Posted By big john

Out here where it can be over 100 degrees some of...

Out here where it can be over 100 degrees some of us are using bags or packs to carry extra water and food and even extra tubes. Earlier this year when all club rides were cancelled and many of our...
09-16-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,278
Posted By Outrider1

I do as well, but have the appropriate Park...

I do as well, but have the appropriate Park Utensils utensils to cook them properly.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,964
Posted By znomit

Rabid dogs

Rabid dogs
Forum: Commuting
09-16-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,475
Posted By BobbyG

The fact that bike commuting is good for the...

The fact that bike commuting is good for the environment certainly contributes to the overall smugness factor of year-round bike commuting, but I really don't care...unless some environmentalist...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,964
Posted By rubiksoval

Dewpoint makes a massive difference. 73 versus 68...

Dewpoint makes a massive difference. 73 versus 68 is huge.

Being topped up with carbs also makes a massive difference.

Two single biggest factors I've ever noticed.
09-16-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,705
Posted By caloso

Funny, from my perspective it seems that MTBs are...

Funny, from my perspective it seems that MTBs are expensive if you go from comparable levels. Probably because they're more mechanically complicated.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By DangerousDanR

I believe that the short answer is yes, it is...

I believe that the short answer is yes, it is legal to ride a bicycle on the Interstate Highways in Montana. I have never ridden there, but I have driven across Montana many times. I have a Jaguar...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By seedsbelize

Out west, you can ride the interstate if it's the...

Out west, you can ride the interstate if it's the only feasible way to get across that specific stretch.
09-13-20, 05:53 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,278
Posted By livedarklions

I buy old noodles on Craigslist and upgrade.

I buy old noodles on Craigslist and upgrade.
09-12-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,410
Posted By cb400bill

Over time, metals like an aluminum seatpost and a...

Over time, metals like an aluminum seatpost and a steel seat tube can fuse through oxidation or bind through friction. Simply applying a coat of grease between the two provides a barrier against...
09-12-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,545
Posted By canklecat

Mandela Effect...

Mandela Effect (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394#:~:text=The%20Mandela%20Effect%20refers%20to,light%20on%20this%20unique%20phenomenon.).

People believe they know...
09-10-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,278
Posted By downhillmaster

Do you buy your noodles at a LGS(local grocery...

Do you buy your noodles at a LGS(local grocery store)or just sample them at Costco and then buy them online?
09-09-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,278
Posted By tomato coupe

Real men use the runoff from their shower to cook...

Real men use the runoff from their shower to cook their noodles. Of course, this doesn't happen much in the "soft" era of electronic shifting.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,274
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Having spent years stuffing items in my jersey...

Having spent years stuffing items in my jersey pockets and streamlining what I carry I have fallen for Handlebar bags. My pockets are empty and I can carry more on longer rides. Even a small barrel...
09-06-20, 09:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,299
Posted By canklecat

Smith helmets with Koroyd...

Smith helmets with Koroyd (https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/bike-helmet-tech.html) and Trek/Bontrager WaveCel helmets...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,265
Posted By mstateglfr

last year I rode 70mi in the driftless region of...

last year I rode 70mi in the driftless region of WI and was continually surprised at all paved roads. Identical roads just over the river in NW IA's drift less region are all gravel. It was an odd...
09-06-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sy Reene

I suppose if really trying to solve for this...

I suppose if really trying to solve for this issue, a helmet like the Smith options could help, with that liner you see
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,265
Posted By Dirt Farmer

The Driftless Area.

The Driftless Area.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,265
Posted By Velo Vol

On weekends/after hours I sometimes hit the...

On weekends/after hours I sometimes hit the office park to avoid traffic.
08-31-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,813
Posted By pdlamb

I've got an older version, and it's worked well. ...

I've got an older version, and it's worked well. To answer the subsequent question, yes, the legs spread or close to adapt to a variety of hub widths.
08-29-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,702
Posted By burnthesheep

Backwards. The rear bears more weight so would...

Backwards. The rear bears more weight so would benefit from more tire if you're going to run staggered tire sizes. Why would you over inflate a smaller tire on the rear just to wind up increasing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,076
Posted By Sy Reene

Cool.. I'm covered. I put a Stages Record left...

Cool.. I'm covered. I put a Stages Record left crankarm on my otherwise Chorus crankset. I justified it in a few ways.. 1) crankarm + powermeter done in Record = net no additional weight to...
08-28-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,590
Posted By SurferRosa

Looks like it needs a full overhaul. Buy $100...

Looks like it needs a full overhaul. Buy $100 worth of bike-specific tools and search for the required wrenching information on bikeforums, sheldon brown, and youtube. Replace the consumables with...
08-26-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,879
Posted By shelbyfv

I don't know what kind of market you are in that...

I don't know what kind of market you are in that has used bibs but I'd like to direct you to these from Wiggle https://www.wiggle.com/dhb-classic-bib-shorts-1 I can't imagine you could find anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By shelbyfv

Just carry a tube for a 25mm or similar. It will...

Just carry a tube for a 25mm or similar. It will get you home. If you've ever pumped up a tube when looking for a leak, you'll know how much they can expand.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By biker128pedal

Take a look at the tan wall contis ...

Take a look at the tan wall contis

https://cyclingtips.com/2020/07/continental-launches-special-edition-cream-sidewall-gp-5000/
08-22-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,513
Posted By Troul

My solution was a compact recorder that I can...

My solution was a compact recorder that I can lift still images from the footage... just finding that section in the footage is the chore.
08-20-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,846
Posted By fooferdoggie

this guy works well and its s not too bulky....

this guy works well and its s not too bulky. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JKJTDWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
08-20-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,071
Posted By Litespud

I commuted ~10 miles each way in Dublin for a...

I commuted ~10 miles each way in Dublin for a couple of years. I was lucky in that I was a grad student - there was no expectation on me to look presentable :lol:. In my experience, you're going to...
08-20-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,144
Posted By DrIsotope

In triple-flash mode (my preferred for daytime...

In triple-flash mode (my preferred for daytime use,) a Cygolite Hotshot 100...
08-19-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,485
Posted By wolfchild

"Gravel bike " is a very clever marketing...

"Gravel bike " is a very clever marketing strategy. The only thing that the manufacturer has to do is increase tire clearance and tweak the geometry a little bit and then call it a "gravel bike".
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-20, 07:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,785
Posted By Litespud

this isn’t like a fender bender. A bike hits a...

this isn’t like a fender bender. A bike hits a pedestrian, there’s a fair chance that someone will be calling an ambulance. And if there are significant damages, it could get legally messy. Road...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By noodle soup

Crosswinds and descents can be sketchy. I was...

Crosswinds and descents can be sketchy. I was blown off the road at 48mph and broke c1, c2, and c3 vertebrae.

Every time I descend at 40+mph, it's in the back of my mind
08-15-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By Gresp15C

I think there's enough variation in the marketing...

I think there's enough variation in the marketing categories, that it's worth ignoring them and looking for a bike that's comfortable, fits well, and that you're likely to enjoy riding. The term...
08-15-20, 04:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By Univega

Yes! It doesn't mater for the short rides (or...

Yes! It doesn't mater for the short rides (or matters less). I am hoping as we keep it up, we will first see an increase in speed and decrease in time. Then we can increase the mileage.
Too...
08-14-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,008
Posted By wolfchild

Nokian Extreme 294 winter studded tires and Alex...

Nokian Extreme 294 winter studded tires and Alex rims. This particular combo was absolutely brutal, I don't know if it was because of the tire or the rim or both.
08-14-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,932
Posted By tomato coupe

You might also want to read the shipping details...

You might also want to read the shipping details on the website:

USA Bike orders: All Customs duties due on bike purchases for US customers will be paid by Wiggle. Please place orders for bikes...
08-12-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By alcjphil

The suggested exercise to gain strength for hill...

The suggested exercise to gain strength for hill climbing is more hill climbing. Work on spinning your pedals faster in the lower gears. If you spin too fast, switch to the next higher gear on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By znomit

Makes sense, the way things are going your...

Makes sense, the way things are going your highways might be gnarly singletrack soon.
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