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03-18-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,262
Posted By genejockey

I have some tubular wheels for my Lotus Supreme. ...

I have some tubular wheels for my Lotus Supreme. Mounted 22mm tires, pumped 'em up to 140. They were great on the smooth pavement! Unfortunately, that was only the first 4 miles of a 25 mile ride...
03-18-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,262
Posted By genejockey

Yeah, but you're the one who made the analogy. I...

Yeah, but you're the one who made the analogy. I merely pointed out the flaw in it. It's not so much Ferrari vs. Lincoln Town Car. More like old Ferrari vs new Ferrari.
03-18-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 216
Posted By Smaug1

False. A prerequisite for UL certified battery...

False.
A prerequisite for UL certified battery pack is to use certified cells. (IEC 62133) Part of the cell certification is testing for abnormal conditions; making sure the cells vent properly...
03-18-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,262
Posted By genejockey

Well, that might be a fair comparison if wider...

Well, that might be a fair comparison if wider tires at lower pressures weren't 1) objectively faster and 2) superior in cornering. Again, ride what you like, but realize that these things are...
03-18-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,262
Posted By Eric F

My interpretation is that smd4's opinion of...

My interpretation is that smd4's opinion of "comfort" is not necessarily which tire setup is a smoother, more vibration-absorbing ride, but rather the one he is most familiar with, on the bike(s) he...
03-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 403
Posted By squirtdad

she saved you from grief. IME (neighbors and...

she saved you from grief. IME (neighbors and relatives bringing me bike to fix) the big box BSO die really fast and are hard to work on

build and assembly is poor, everything including...
03-18-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,262
Posted By genejockey

He has already said, multiple times, that he...

He has already said, multiple times, that he prefers the feeling he gets from 23mm tires pumped up to 140 psi, that this makes him feel more connected to the road - it FEELS faster even it is...
03-18-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,262
Posted By Koyote

Since comfort is relative, I would modify this...

Since comfort is relative, I would modify this slightly to state that they are not as comfortable as wider tires ridden at appropriately lower psi. That should be plainly obvious to pretty much...
03-18-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 89
Posted By Iride01

I can't tell you about replacing it entirely....

I can't tell you about replacing it entirely. That might be more for a question in the Framebuilders (https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/) sub-forum. I don't think many do that as a normal...
03-17-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,368
Posted By Mojo31

It usually surprises people when they learn that...

It usually surprises people when they learn that most privately owned businesses make their owners a salary level income (<$100k per year) at best. Profit margins for privately owned retail...
03-17-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 331
Posted By bboy314

That’s a tough one. I’ve never seen a 31.8 stem...

That’s a tough one. I’ve never seen a 31.8 stem riser, and all the risers I’ve seen caution against using with carbon fiber steerers. I’d be considering a different style of handlebar.
03-16-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By grumpus

SRAM is trying to create standards that everyone...

SRAM is trying to create standards that everyone can use, to reduce the confusion....
03-16-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 506
Posted By KerryIrons

Or conversely, if isopropanol damages your paint,...

Or conversely, if isopropanol damages your paint, you have unbelievably poor quality paint.
03-16-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 690
Posted By datlas

Are you suggesting a certain individual is not...

Are you suggesting a certain individual is not “normal?”

:innocent:
03-15-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By big john

With all the sniveling you do about this, can you...

With all the sniveling you do about this, can you show one example of anyone saying they hate recumbents or recumbent riders? From what I've seen, when people disagree with you, or make "snide...
03-15-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 506
Posted By Eric F

This ^^^

This ^^^
03-15-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 315,478
Posted By rlmalisz

Good luck with surgery and recovery!

Good luck with surgery and recovery!
03-14-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,394
Posted By hazetguy

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discuss...

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1214459-different-types-cycllst.html



https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/002/099/628.jpg
03-14-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,650
Posted By Jaytron

Whoa the PDS animal cages are sweet. TIL they...

Whoa the PDS animal cages are sweet. TIL they exist

A cage may be 40 dollars, but the style is priceless (or something). The rip-dip thing I swear I saw on a pocket t-shirt maybe 4~5 years ago and...
03-14-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 315,478
Posted By WheresWaldo

Haven't been here in a while, having health...

Haven't been here in a while, having health issues and going in for open heart surgery on the 21st (next week). I will not be able to do any new designs for a bit, but hope to start back up by the...
03-13-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By SharpByCoop

Wheel stand 'lock' for polishing

I'm doing a bunch of refurbishing of wheels and rims. Polishing them yeilds SUCH great results. You will agree.

I found it hard to polish rims on my stand. When I used the cloth I want to pull it...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 455
Posted By pdlamb

So, do you not ride a bicycle very much, or do...

So, do you not ride a bicycle very much, or do you flip bikes that often?
03-13-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 389
Posted By mstateglfr

You should ride both bikes and see which fits...

You should ride both bikes and see which fits best. I mean, you dont even mention the size of the Cannondale, so there is 0 chance anyone here should even guess which fits best, much less...
03-13-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,590,650
Posted By Jaytron

Here ya go!...

Here ya go! (https://www.ripndipclothing.com/products/state-bicycle-co-x-ripndip-bottle-cage?syclid=bd094f74-881d-4017-9688-0e930ee076cd) It is heavy though, since it's all metal. It isn't a super...
03-13-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 431
Posted By The Real Mowgli

I bought a replacement LX crankset with very good...

I bought a replacement LX crankset with very good looking rings. Same as mine but it looks barely used.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 455
Posted By ScottCommutes

I'm 49. My bikes are about 35 years old. I...

I'm 49. My bikes are about 35 years old. I would spend the money to fix your bike. I would keep that bike as a backup and buy a more appropriate bike as your main bike. I would certainly buy a...
03-12-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 529
Posted By fishboat

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one...

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one off..they're not.

If you're asking(continue to ask), "..what do you think?", I don't think it's unreasonable to ask, "what do we think about...
03-12-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 529
Posted By mstateglfr

I suggested we start over. You said the tires...

I suggested we start over. You said the tires have pretty cool tread designs and I asked you to explain why they are cool designs so an on topic conversation could take place.
...do you now not...
03-12-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By Jaytron

This man speaks the truth

This man speaks the truth
03-12-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 522
Posted By Jayaydee

@veganbikes

veganbikes
thanks very much for your ideas.
i have been in touch with CINELLI and the shop I purchased the bike from. Both are “on the case”
I think my best interim move is to use som helitape to...
03-11-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 529
Posted By mstateglfr

I think your words above are faux intellectualism...

I think your words above are faux intellectualism at its best.
Your threads are infamous for being conflicting, asking for info you have no actual intent on using(your many frame design and bike...
03-11-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By Hermes

He is unaware of that.

He is unaware of that.
03-11-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,301
Posted By BillyD

I'm going to close this thread rather than leave...

I'm going to close this thread rather than leave it open for all the jackals to continue scavenging. God forbid somebody should malign the almighty crabon. lol
03-11-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By urbanknight

It's ok, the UCI knows that the real aero gains...

It's ok, the UCI knows that the real aero gains are in the socks.
03-11-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By obrentharris

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and...

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and allowed derailleurs in the Tour de France in 1937. It's been downhilll ever since with all this new fangled stuff.
Brent
03-11-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By mstateglfr

I mean, your subject line is true, but admittedly...

I mean, your subject line is true, but admittedly your reasoning is not what I figured you would cite. Of the 50 reasons why the UCI could be called inconsistent, I really never would have put...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 05:16 AM
03-11-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,301
Posted By PeteHski

Really? I thought carbon was just an efficient...

Really? I thought carbon was just an efficient frame material used for modern mid/high-end race and leisure bikes. I also have a cf tennis racquet. So Is that cosplay too?
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,110
Posted By CMAW

A well-prepared bike with fresh brake pads,...

A well-prepared bike with fresh brake pads, cables, chain and cassette will most likely give you no problems.

I've never had a snapped cable in 50.000+ miles of touring. 1 broken chain. 1 left...
03-10-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By FBinNY

+1 I consider Formula to be dressed up...

+1

I consider Formula to be dressed up components intended for OEMs to present a "better" spec without spending to do so.

Not saying they're crap, since OEMs couldn't accept that on a mid level...
03-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 529
Posted By squirtdad

if you are going to start a thread like this, ...

if you are going to start a thread like this, take the time to get pictures of tires and tread and include in the the post otherwise how can anyone comment

all i can say is rubber/tread side...
03-10-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 561
Posted By smd4

Thanks for taking one (or in this case two) for...

Thanks for taking one (or in this case two) for the team!
03-10-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 282
Posted By choddo

99.9% sure it's the same T47 IB Praxis BB - 24mm...

99.9% sure it's the same T47 IB Praxis BB - 24mm standard Shimano spindle that my Trek Checkpoint has.

My recommendation if you're going to do it yourself - get the Praxis T47 tool, not the Park...
03-10-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

These fitting shims are held in place by a couple...

These fitting shims are held in place by a couple small patches of double sided adhesive foam/tape. A simple hard pull or slight prying should release them from the metal clamp. Andy
03-10-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 561
Posted By BTinNYC

The rubber and molding quality is excellent. ...

The rubber and molding quality is excellent.
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 975
Posted By choddo

Yeah I have the eTube app but haven’t played with...

Yeah I have the eTube app but haven’t played with it much yet.

(and also have about 20 game controllers in the house 😂 - they get a lot less use these days)
03-10-24, 11:03 AM
03-10-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,950
Posted By FBinNY

It's been 9 years. I'm sure he's solved it by...

It's been 9 years. I'm sure he's solved it by now. Or simply gave up cycling
03-09-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,226
Posted By ThermionicScott

I feel like there was already chatter about...

I feel like there was already chatter about fixed-gears being "played out" when I built mine 12 or so years ago. So that's 12 years of not giving a **** whether it was popular or trendy or whatever....
03-09-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,249
Posted By BillyD

Closed. Nobody from this 20 year old thread is...

Closed. Nobody from this 20 year old thread is still around to respond.
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