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03-16-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 730
Posted By bboy314

At the risk of feeding the troll, I have to ask,...

At the risk of feeding the troll, I have to ask, are we all looking at the same picture? It’s clearly a tire that’s coming apart and not a seating issue.
03-15-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 730
Posted By bboy314

That’s not an unseated tire, it’s just falling...

That’s not an unseated tire, it’s just falling apart.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 899
Posted By Polaris OBark

Sorry, I fell asleep while reading this.

Sorry, I fell asleep while reading this.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,321
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, it's dumb to buy a lower spec bike because...

Yes, it's dumb to buy a lower spec bike because of the color. But, it's a sign of intelligence and sound judgement to buy a higher spec bike because of the color.
02-23-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 506
Posted By indyfabz

My road bike IS art.

My road bike IS art.
02-21-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,687
Posted By Koyote

From the thread title, I thought the Saudi...

From the thread title, I thought the Saudi Arabian call girls were advertising here again.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,704
Posted By seypat

If I really think about it, The accessories like...

If I really think about it, The accessories like saddles, tires, riding apparel, handlebar tape etc are probably more important to the ride that what material the frame is made out of. If you're out...
01-22-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,621
Posted By Koyote

Umm...Clean your bike?

Umm...Clean your bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,710
Posted By Polaris OBark

Whenever I see those wheels, I mis-read the label...

Whenever I see those wheels, I mis-read the label as "areolus". Then I have to remind myself it has internal spoke nipples.
01-19-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,232
Posted By Koyote

I believe the OP has had me blocked for some time...

I believe the OP has had me blocked for some time now, but will post this for posterity.

This post is a sort we see occasionally on bf among the 'penny wise, pound foolish' crowd: people who buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,710
Posted By bampilot06

Is it okay to bring a bike into the grocery...

Is it okay to bring a bike into the grocery store? Asking for a friend.
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:
01-14-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,105
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.
01-13-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,013
Posted By BTinNYC

"We bought a conex box of pot-metal pins and,...

"We bought a conex box of pot-metal pins and, ummm...yeah." They started using hex head with the 12 speed release, but I bought aftermarket Ti replacements.


Hoping a black Sharpie will fix...
01-13-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,013
Posted By choddo

Yeah my LBS managed to get mine out when I almost...

Yeah my LBS managed to get mine out when I almost got it this bad and replaced it with a split pin. I was quite pleased to see the ones that came with my Swiss Stop pads have a hex head. God knows...
01-10-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,233
Posted By Iride01

I'm sure we've ask the question. But I suppose...

I'm sure we've ask the question. But I suppose it's good that someone did some investigation and publicly documented their findings. Gives us more facts to misunderstand and misuse to bolster our...
01-06-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 933
Posted By mstateglfr

Snow and slick roads do suck. I suggest you...

Snow and slick roads do suck.
I suggest you look at a weather forecast multiple times in the week leading up to your next big riding weekend.
01-04-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,666
Posted By terrymorse

Welcome back, Larry. BF wasn't the same without...

Welcome back, Larry. BF wasn't the same without you.

Are we talking tube patch or tubeless tire patch?
Forum: Northeast
01-03-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By rholland1951

I took the Seven Evergreen SL out for a shakedown...

I took the Seven Evergreen SL out for a shakedown cruise, first ride since 700C x 44mm Rene Herse Manastash Ridge Extralight tires, lights, fenders, a rear rack, bottle cages, a bell, a Brooks...
12-26-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Posted By Koyote

I’ve owned a Park 10.x stand for about 6.5 yrs...

I’ve owned a Park 10.x stand for about 6.5 yrs and regularly use it to wash bikes — and give it no maintenance. I think you’re worried over a non- issue.
Forum: Northeast
12-25-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By rholland1951

A pause in the Mid-Winter Visiting activity gave...

A pause in the Mid-Winter Visiting activity gave me an opportunity to take the Rivendell Atlantis out for a quick but satisfying Christmas morning ride up the Mystic Valley Parkway along the Mystic...
12-25-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By rsbob

Much ado about nothing.

Much ado about nothing.
12-25-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By tomato coupe

Same here. But, let's discuss that word...

Same here. But, let's discuss that word "kerfuffle.":)
12-24-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kapusta

If I am reading the info in this thread...

If I am reading the info in this thread correctly, and Cantis were already established, then I can see why bike manufacturers would be hesitant to change the brake mount bosses and commit to a new...
Forum: Northeast
12-24-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By rumrunn6

whether you celebrate officially or not, it's a...

whether you celebrate officially or not, it's a big day, so I'm wishing you cycling buddies a Merry Christmas & safe travels! I got a small taste today & the all-day all-night travel bonanza, begins...
12-24-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By tomato coupe

Funny, I was just messing with a flight plan into...

Funny, I was just messing with a flight plan into Charles M Schulz Airport in Santa Rosa, and noticed a waypoint east of the airport called "SNUPY".
12-24-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By Wildwood

If I were a hang glider the cockpit, hopefully a...

If I were a hang glider the cockpit, hopefully a warm one, would be (IMHO) everything that carried my weight as well as the thing I might be steering with. ;). Not sure what that means to you...
12-24-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By tomato coupe

I think those are also known as zipper...

I think those are also known as zipper hidey-holes.
12-24-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By 79pmooney

Where zippers go to get serviced? Sorta like...

Where zippers go to get serviced? Sorta like that Cockpit bar where riders go for the same? So zippers have a life we don't know about? (I paid real money to have double zippers installed on my...
12-23-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By wheelreason

Good point Snoopy...

Good point Snoopy...
12-23-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,499
Posted By smd4

It’s one of those dopey cyclist terms like...

It’s one of those dopey cyclist terms like “brifter” which should be stricken from the lexicon.
12-22-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By tomato coupe

There are three possible answers to your...

There are three possible answers to your question:

1) Yes, it's worth the cost.
2) No, it's absolutely not worth the cost.
3) It depends.

I'll cast a vote for #3.
Forum: Northeast
12-21-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By rholland1951

Took the 1982 Specialized Sequoia up the...

Took the 1982 Specialized Sequoia up the Minuteman to Lexington Center on a blustery Thursday afternoon, temperatures falling through the 30s with a headwind outbound and a tailwind inbound. Once...
Forum: Northeast
12-15-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By bike_tom

Speaking of mixed surface rides, I rode out to...

Speaking of mixed surface rides, I rode out to Concord today via the Minuteman and Reformatory Branch this afternoon. Great weather.

I always enjoy seeing RDC 6211 come into view:

...
Forum: Northeast
12-14-23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By rholland1951

I took delivery of a Seven Evergreen today. I won...

I took delivery of a Seven Evergreen today. I won a Seven custom build in a raffle last year, and this is what became of that. Thanks to Ghazmh and to Jim Caidenhead of Battle Road Bikes for helping...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By Caliwild

Hahaha! I play that for my kids all the time...

Hahaha! I play that for my kids all the time...
12-09-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,675
Posted By RCMoeur

Today is the big day for Recycle Your Bicycle....

Today is the big day for Recycle Your Bicycle. After spending months fixing up donated bikes (about half & half big box / C&V), we give them all away to foster families.

...
12-07-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By john m flores

Next time you're on a quiet road, try this... ...

Next time you're on a quiet road, try this...

Ride one-handed with your hand lightly on the bars, fingers wrapped around front of the bar but don't have the heel of your hand or thumb positioned...
12-05-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 851
Posted By rsbob

Rule #6 // Free your mind and your legs will...

Rule #6 // Free your mind and your legs will follow.Your mind is your worst enemy. Do all your thinking before you start riding your bike. Once the pedals start to turn, wrap yourself in the...
12-05-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By Paul Barnard

Steering a bike is almost as exhausting as...

Steering a bike is almost as exhausting as figuring out how I actually steer it. Until they come out with an e-bike with power steering, I'm done riding.
12-05-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By indyfabz

Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping...

Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
12-04-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By pepperbelly

I rode today and made a point to see how I steer....

I rode today and made a point to see how I steer.
At the speeds I ride I found I simply lean into a turn.
I intentionally tried to counter steer to move to one side or the other. It didn’t...
12-04-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By pepperbelly

Those steers can be herded-influenced, but not...

Those steers can be herded-influenced, but not steered.
12-04-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By 3alarmer

...check your wheel dish front and rear, and your...

...check your wheel dish front and rear, and your frame alignment. :)
12-04-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By rumrunn6

depends if I'm riding left handed or right handed...

depends if I'm riding left handed or right handed that day
12-03-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By tomato coupe

No steering required — I bend the roads to match...

No steering required — I bend the roads to match the direction I’m going.
12-03-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By Troul

aimlessly & as speeds increase, willnilly. add...

aimlessly & as speeds increase, willnilly. add in challenging surfaces conditions, it skillfully goes haphazardly.
12-03-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By Chuck M

Without trying to overthink this, I have to go...

Without trying to overthink this, I have to go with nudge.
12-03-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By wolfchild

This should be entertaining...:popcorn

This should be entertaining...:popcorn
12-02-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,193
Posted By Chuck M

I don't seem to see a lot of bikes posted without...

I don't seem to see a lot of bikes posted without pedals. Maybe it's time for a "Show Your Bike Without Pedals" thread. :lol: We have them for every other photo opportunity.
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