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03-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,537
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Posted By badger1

Tires are 32s (Spec. Roubaix Pro, the 'tubeless...

Tires are 32s (Spec. Roubaix Pro, the 'tubeless ready' ones). I've been using them for years now: light, quick, supple but with pretty good durability. They work well for me on paved surfaces and...
03-18-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,246
Posted By PeteHski

mmmm....... I bet you never do that kind of thing...

mmmm....... I bet you never do that kind of thing right?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By Trsnrtr

I follow a few FB groups for bicycle like...

I follow a few FB groups for bicycle like Specialized, Giant, Trek, etc. where people post their bikes and there seems to be a trend of tilting saddles forward. Is it just me or can’t imagine riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By abshipp

65 miles in the foothills today. Fun and...

65 miles in the foothills today.

Fun and pretty route but definitely backloaded on the climbing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By terrymorse

And the reduced visibility that comes with that...

And the reduced visibility that comes with that bluish haze. I guess it's all that humidity.

As long as the onshore winds are blowing, and there are no nearby wildfires, our sky stays blue with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By bampilot06

When you put it on the work stand and clamp the...

When you put it on the work stand and clamp the first top tube too tight, you have a second one.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By t2p

little-est t2p has been working on a 37 yr old...

little-est t2p has been working on a 37 yr old car - and it has reminded me of why I grew tired of old muscle cars … one thing after another typically requires attention

his car sat for an...
03-16-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

Not one based on reality though.

Not one based on reality though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I often yearn for a car with hand crank windows...

I often yearn for a car with hand crank windows for some reason. I don't want a total fixer-upper though, there will surely be plenty of maintenance to do on a car that old.
03-15-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By tomato coupe

No, it didn't, and no we didn't.

No, it didn't, and no we didn't.
03-15-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By tomato coupe

Shocking.

Shocking.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By terrymorse

Nice, it was a pretty decent day, all things...

Nice, it was a pretty decent day, all things considered.

I was planning to do Mt. Hamilton today, but when I checked the weather station that said gusts to 57 mph, I wimped out.

So I just did a...
03-15-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By veganbikes

Jeff Beck's debut album?...

Jeff Beck's debut album? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_(Jeff_Beck_album))
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By bampilot06

Nope, bike was at the shop for a while, and have...

Nope, bike was at the shop for a while, and have not ridden it. Plan on throwing the garmins back on it for my gravel ride on monday. 75 miles 8500 feet of climbing. Yipppey.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By genejockey

Today's less windy than yesterday, so I hit the...

Today's less windy than yesterday, so I hit the road. I took the Battaglin, since this was my first midweek outdoor ride since November and I rode the Battaglin for the LAST midweek outdoor ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I would not kick it off my driveway. ...

I would not kick it off my driveway.

Speaking of which….
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By rjones28

Naturally

Naturally
03-15-24, 11:45 AM
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Views: 826,510
Posted By Biker395

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03-15-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By genejockey

Not one of us gives a twopenny **** what kind of...

Not one of us gives a twopenny **** what kind of cycling you do. OTOH, you seem absolutely obsessed with what kind of cycling WE do.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By abshipp

FS is so much better for the trails around here,...

FS is so much better for the trails around here, but I must admit that I do kind of miss the feeling of the rear wheel of my hardtail getting super light when braking hard on a chunky descent :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By LAJ

We're lucky in the bug department here.

We're lucky in the bug department here.
03-14-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 886
Posted By 13ollocks

when I’m soloing long distance, all the...

when I’m soloing long distance, all the conversation is scintillating, and all the jokes are hilarious. 😀
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By bampilot06

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Mojo, It fits!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By indyfabz

Kickoff to the tanning season. ...

Kickoff to the tanning season.

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03-14-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By terrymorse

How about a link to such a news story? Because...

How about a link to such a news story? Because this "pros ride gear proven to be slower" story sounds like bunk.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Making Plans for Nigel? Cue up some classic...

Making Plans for Nigel? Cue up some classic XTC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiIlcew-GVM&pp=ygUaeHRjIG1ha2luZyBwbGFucyBmb3IgbmlnZWw%3D
03-14-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, watching some guys fixing their own bikes...

Yeah, watching some guys fixing their own bikes by the roadside on a 300 mile plodfest stage sounds very exciting. I’m sure the hours would simply fly by.
03-14-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By PeteHski

So basically you have concluded that bike...

So basically you have concluded that bike manufacturers use pro cycling to promote their brand. 👏 👏 👏
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Here's the clip with the memorable line at the...

Here's the clip with the memorable line at the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqYgAX6D43Q

And another memorable run, Aaron Gwinn winning chainless. If I was UCI, DH would all be chainless...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

that clip is missing a highlight from that most...

that clip is missing a highlight from that most epic example of sports announcing, where Rob goes "How does he sit down will balls that big?!"
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By indyfabz

:bday: to me! Turning 39 again sucks. :D

:bday: to me!

Turning 39 again sucks. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By genejockey

It has an engine, which puts it way ahead of a...

It has an engine, which puts it way ahead of a lot of what I've seen.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By Mojo31

Would need a twin LS swap to deal with all that...

Would need a twin LS swap to deal with all that weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By abshipp

Always worth a watch: Danny Hart Champery...

Always worth a watch:

Danny Hart Champery 2011
03-12-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,246
Posted By Trakhak

"Real cyclists" enjoy riding the way they ride,...

"Real cyclists" enjoy riding the way they ride, just as you enjoy riding the way you ride. Don't keep misinterpreting their enthusiasm about their own way of riding as rules intended for others. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I have also heard about stuffing leaves/grass...

I have also heard about stuffing leaves/grass into the tire. Honestly, I suspect it probably only helps a teeny tiny amount. I would be making the call of shame if it came to that.
03-11-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By indyfabz

Why does the OP even care about “racer boys”? On...

Why does the OP even care about “racer boys”? On the bright side, at least it’s not another “I’m doing it righ and you’re not.” thread. Nice to see someone expand their repertoire for a change.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By genejockey

BITD, when cars had cheap steel wheels and...

BITD, when cars had cheap steel wheels and hubcaps instead of alloy wheels, I think most folks who lived in snowy areas had their snow tires on a spare set of wheels. I know my folks did. My Dad...
03-11-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By Frkl

I keep almost replying to this thread then...

I keep almost replying to this thread then thinking better of it. So i will just post that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By rjones28

The snowplow just drove by my house.

The snowplow just drove by my house.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By terrymorse

Taking a coffee stop at SBX Los Gatos. Life is...

Taking a coffee stop at SBX Los Gatos. Life is good:

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

We had a chilly and wet ride today. We also had...

We had a chilly and wet ride today. We also had two flats, one was mine.

Even so, it was a fine time. It was my first rainy ride in my new Assos winter jacket, and it did seem to be reasonably...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I just spoke with my friend who crashed. He is...

I just spoke with my friend who crashed. He is in good spirits and getting released from the hospital this evening.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By rjones28

It's cold, rainy, and windy here. Normal Saturday...

It's cold, rainy, and windy here. Normal Saturday activities accomplished.

#htfu
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By ls01

Leave me outa this

Leave me outa this
03-08-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 954
Posted By pepperbelly

If I can’t get to the level I want I will just be...

If I can’t get to the level I want I will just be content with rec riding no matter how fast or how far.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By genejockey

Even if you could, between the extra weight and...

Even if you could, between the extra weight and the smaller frontal area, he'd probably still roll away from you.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By seedsbelize2

My 4D wide shoes are suddenly too tight. When I...

My 4D wide shoes are suddenly too tight. When I bought them I knew I needed wider, but unobtanium in Mexico, the land of the little people. With thin socks I could wear themfor a few years. No more....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By indyfabz

This thread needs more photos of slacker cats. ...

This thread needs more photos of slacker cats.

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 180,276
Posted By Trsnrtr

I have seen acres and acres and more acres of...

I have seen acres and acres and more acres of Ford trucks while riding by

https://www.f100supernationals.com
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