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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,903
Posted By WhyFi

There are a fair number of people, even among...

There are a fair number of people, even among those that'll spring for a high zoot bike, that rarely go on rides long enough for a so-so saddle to become problematic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,371
Posted By sced

I heartily second spd pedals + MTB shoes one can...

I heartily second spd pedals + MTB shoes one can walk around in, and maybe puncture resistant belted tires
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,371
Posted By embankmentlb

Spd pedals / shoes and the iPhone are the...

Spd pedals / shoes and the iPhone are the greatest advancements to the bicycle in the last 30 years.
Been back and forth with the latest and greatest gear. By choice almost all my bikes have shiny...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,544
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I switch this year for both my road bike and...

I switch this year for both my road bike and gravel bike and love it. Only a fool would cram a rain shell, wallet, phone, food into a jersey and then judge someone for utilizing such an elegant...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,544
Posted By msu2001la

Serious stuff... I don't carry anything other...

Serious stuff...
I don't carry anything other than a flat kit/multi-tool if I'm "just riding", but I also sometimes ride my bike to do things other than just riding, and like to be able to carry...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,544
Posted By Olefeller77

If this is such a big issue for some of you ,...

If this is such a big issue for some of you , just consider asking folks that have them on the trail . Is communication that out of style???
Now I have the back rack bag along on most every...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,089
Posted By Lance St. Paul

Always. Since the late 1970's. And IF I could...

Always. Since the late 1970's. And IF I could only wear a helmet OR glasses, I'd pick the glasses - the glasses are needed on every ride, while a helmet is needed, well hopefully never.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,332
Posted By Retro Grouch

If you don't spend the money to buy the bike that...

If you don't spend the money to buy the bike that you think you want, what do you think you will do with it? If it's truly disposable income, a year from now you won't be able to remember what you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,332
Posted By GlennR

I started 10 years ago on my son's 12 year old...

I started 10 years ago on my son's 12 year old $400 mountain style bike. A year later I bought a $3000 carbon fiber road bike. I went from riding 30 miles a week to 100 miles. 4 years later my last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,332
Posted By jon c.

If you like it and you can afford it, go for it. ...

If you like it and you can afford it, go for it. It's supposed to be fun and if you feel like a nice bike will give you enjoyment, why not? A bike lasts a long, long time so the cost per mile over...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,161
Posted By HTupolev

Most sounds are unwanted because they hint at...

Most sounds are unwanted because they hint at maintenance issues or similar problems. Freewheeling pawls don't, and some people like the sound. That's really all there is to it.

Not much different...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,396
Posted By indyfabz

You can’t really say that until you’ve tried...

You can’t really say that until you’ve tried them. I used to think the same thing until I tried. I’ll never go back to NOT BIBS again.

I compare it to riding with a CamelBak. When I first started...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 02:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,396
Posted By SurferCyclist

Well all you can do is try a pair, might feel...

Well all you can do is try a pair, might feel strange rather than uncomfortable at first with the straps but soon forget about them and believe me MUCH more comfortable over a period of time.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,537
Posted By AlgarveCycling

If your phone is better for you for your personal...

If your phone is better for you for your personal needs, that's great. It's always nice to find a solution to whatever we want to solve. :) If it means a lot to you that one device is more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,537
Posted By Bertrand Boxest

This is like someone chose as a debate topic:...

This is like someone chose as a debate topic: "Resolved: Starkist is Superior to Chicken of the Sea."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,537
Posted By GlennR

My wife has no bike computer and leaves her phone...

My wife has no bike computer and leaves her phone at home when she rides.

So she doesn't even need your $30 android phone.

So what's your point?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,734
Posted By puma1552

This is the biggest benefit of bibs over shorts. ...

This is the biggest benefit of bibs over shorts.

Muffin top owner here.

Lycra shorts made it worse by squeezing it up and out, bibs completely keep everything tucked in all around, so much...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,734
Posted By WhyFi

That you hear "once I tried on bibs, I never went...

That you hear "once I tried on bibs, I never went back," much, much more frequently than, "I tried bibs and went back to shorts" should be telling.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,734
Posted By NoWhammies

Bibs. I switched to bibs within a year of...

Bibs. I switched to bibs within a year of starting to ride and never looked back. Much more comfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,691
Posted By mstateglfr

1- it sounds like the Dbag and the dude with the...

1- it sounds like the Dbag and the dude with the camera both have Aussie accents. Not at all important, just funny that it stuck out to me.

2- sure the guy should be found and talked with by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,013
Posted By burnthesheep

I've had more trouble with ****** entry level BMW...

I've had more trouble with ****** entry level BMW drivers than trucks personally. I bought a Garmin Varia.

I will say, the faster you ride the nicer folks seem to be. I average around 20...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,481
Posted By Steeler_fanatic

I have both Presta and Schrader valves among my...

I have both Presta and Schrader valves among my family of bikes. Originally didn't like Presta valves but have come to feel they are superior. I went ahead and bought a Lezyne Sport Digital Floor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,481
Posted By AdkMtnMonster

Global pandemic? Check. Most of the world...

Global pandemic? Check.
Most of the world sheltering in place? Mostly checked.
Toilet paper very hard to find? Check!
Gasoline cheap currently? Check.
Presta valves hard to operate? Uh,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 04:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,481
Posted By Olefeller77

My floor pump from Nashbar is still pumping up...

My floor pump from Nashbar is still pumping up presta tubes and is 30+ years old. Lots of cheap floor pumps around. I was surprised to see a selection at Wall Mart.
Just a thought-- Try unscrewing...
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