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Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,696
Posted By 13ollocks

On a group ride a couple of years ago - double...

On a group ride a couple of years ago - double pace line, a truck buzzes us very close, horn blaring and the passenger giving us the finger as it passed etc. I was on the inside line, so the guy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,214
Posted By VegasJen

Good news on the heart rate monitor front! I...

Good news on the heart rate monitor front! I have had a member reach out and offer a lightly used one. Just need to arrange the deal. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By surak

You should be able to use whatever combo mount is...

You should be able to use whatever combo mount is GoPro compatible. I had a bad experience with K-Edge so now use KOM Cycling mounts, which use a handy quick release for the underside.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By WhyFi

Cool - the mount, at least, should be compatible....

Cool - the mount, at least, should be compatible.

In looking for a mount for myself, I recall that some (many?) mounts weren't weight compatible - the Fly12 is on the big and heavy side of cameras...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,275
Posted By alceryes

Thanks for your replies everyone! My main issue...

Thanks for your replies everyone! My main issue with buying used is that I only know some very basics about bicycles. I'm concerned that I may buy into a bike that's got an issue and I won't know it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By Iride01

I wipe my bike off with those moist towelettes...

I wipe my bike off with those moist towelettes that come in a big tub or container. After cleaning all the painted and not so grimey places, I roll them up and use them like the floss that Sy Reene ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By Racing Dan

I tend to agree, the less water thee better....

I tend to agree, the less water thee better. However, Imo, cleaning chain, cassette and rings on the bike, takes solvent and a hose. An easy method, that produces a good result, is to place the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By Sy Reene

Another option.. you can consider spraying down...

Another option.. you can consider spraying down these a bit with some Clean Streak or comparable (away from the bike), but not so much they'd be dripping.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 07:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By rumrunn6

FWIW - I often clean mine mechanically, meaning...

FWIW - I often clean mine mechanically, meaning w/o fluids. there are specific brushes for this purpose. one can finish with a moistened shop cloth

prevention is better tho. a cpl BF contributors...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kai Winters

I prefer to remove the cassette from the wheel...

I prefer to remove the cassette from the wheel for a thorough cleaning. To quick clean a reasonably clean cassette I use a cloth folded in half which I spray with WD40...it is NOT a lubricant...to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By Troul

if I have a cassette that is caked with gunk,...

if I have a cassette that is caked with gunk, I'll remove the cassette from the hub & give it the ole elbow grease cleaning. If it's not too bad, [leaving the wheel in the frame] I'll pick out the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By cyclezen

not crazy about cleaning the cassette with the...

not crazy about cleaning the cassette with the wheel on the bike...
messy cause the crap drips and the spray hits the wheel rim and tire... creating more which needs cleaning...
spraying water to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By rumrunn6

maybe that means mud & water, but not chain lube....

maybe that means mud & water, but not chain lube. the disk is easy to clean but the pads sometimes have to be replaced if they get "contaminated" I think
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By rumrunn6

you can always remove the wheel. do you have a...

you can always remove the wheel. do you have a bike stand?
another doohickey that I sometimes use, is a chain keeper. something like this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,331
Posted By WhyFi

It's not a bad idea to try to keep the...

It's not a bad idea to try to keep the pads/calipers clean - it's easy enough. Contaminants could impact braking performance, but the most likely and noticeable effect would be noise.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,569
Posted By Tomm Willians

My Military Wilier is done !

Just got these pics of my 2006 Wilier Imperiale from Tommy O’ Designs showing my finished bike !! Now to get it back together and on the road !...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,030
Posted By Bald Paul

Just imagine one of those riders on the $10,000...

Just imagine one of those riders on the $10,000 carbon superbikes looking at you and thinking, "Man, I wish I had a classic steel bike like that!"
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By Jack Tone

It's probably not the plastic saddle you're...

It's probably not the plastic saddle you're talking about, but I bought this from Amazon a long time ago for about $10 and it's one of the most comfortable that I have:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By sfrider

Absolutely. Especially if combined with a...

Absolutely. Especially if combined with a professional fitting!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By Branko D

Fashion, to a degree. They undoubtedly work for...

Fashion, to a degree. They undoubtedly work for some, but for me personally they are no more comfortable.

The local randonneur community is pretty big on Infinity saddles (I got one for my wife,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By GhostRider62

And I tossed every Spesh saddle I have bought. ...

And I tossed every Spesh saddle I have bought.

If leather saddles are so overrated, why are they so common amongst long distance riders. (?)

OP should also verify that saddle height isn't too...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By Branko D

Leather tensioned saddles are overrated in my...

Leather tensioned saddles are overrated in my experience. I tossed one in the bin after 12000km and went to Specialized saddles (Power on road and gravel, Sitero on TT bike). All day comfort, even...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By GhostRider62

If the pressure is on your sit bones, you might...

If the pressure is on your sit bones, you might consider trying a Brooks or Berthoud saddle. The leather will eventually conform to your unique shape and therefore disperse the pressure over a much...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By PeteHski

My guess is that this wouldn't solve your issue. ...

My guess is that this wouldn't solve your issue. Perpetual saddle swappers never seem to find their nirvana. For you to record the highest saddle pressure ever means that either you were very heavy...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By datlas

I am too much of a cheapskate to spend that much...

I am too much of a cheapskate to spend that much money,

However, one of my club-mates rides one and he really likes it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By mschwett

i have both of the specialized ones, on two...

i have both of the specialized ones, on two different bikes. the right fit/size/position/shape is still more important, but once you get that right, it's pretty awesome. manages to be supportive...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By robbyville

Yup, I’m fact I’ve tried and still technically...

Yup, I’m fact I’ve tried and still technically own both. Thread below…
the Fizik is with a friend in case he wants to buy it, the Specialized has worked out incredibly well.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By tempocyclist

Sure would! 😎

Sure would! 😎
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By Sy Reene

So these aren't actually custom printed to your...

So these aren't actually custom printed to your dimensions, but are off the shelf?

Not quite the same, but some similarities with overall type of construction -- I had a few years ago an interest...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By WhyFi

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By zandoval

If I had the money would I buy one? Sure... if...

If I had the money would I buy one? Sure... if only to try it out.

It's about time for us to get really into printing our saddles. We could take a 3D scan of our buttox in addition to a pressure...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By Mojo31

Not only would but did. I have the Fizik Antares...

Not only would but did. I have the Fizik Antares Versus EVO R1 Adaptive. It works as advertised. Mine is the 139mm version.

I originally wanted to go the Specialized Power route, but the rails...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By RNAV

I would, though it seems no one makes them narrow...

I would, though it seems no one makes them narrow enough for me (132mm is about as wide as I can go; 128 to 130 is optimal). They're all 143mm or larger. The technology is pretty neat, and all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,522
Posted By tankist

San Ramon, CA ...

San Ramon, CA

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,522
Posted By abshipp

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,004
Posted By Mojo31

No different than having more car than you can...

No different than having more car than you can drive, nicer guitar than you can play, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 143,611
Posted By JRonaTrek

Here are the two ladies. ...

Here are the two ladies.
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Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,404
Posted By jaxgtr

Agree... ...

Agree...
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Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,204
Posted By chaadster

Aero trumps weight. :thumb:

Aero trumps weight. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By genejockey

Yes, I know what you mean - it seems like there's...

Yes, I know what you mean - it seems like there's chamois way farther back than you need, basically way past the sit bones, while in front you're 'peeking over the top'? I end up putting them on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By PeteHski

This is just trial and error I'm afraid. Nobody...

This is just trial and error I'm afraid. Nobody is going to give you a meaningful answer to this question.
Best advice I can give is to go with a quality brand like Assos, Rapha, Sportful, Endura,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,929
Posted By cxwrench

That sucks. The shop I work at has 6 mechanics. 3...

That sucks. The shop I work at has 6 mechanics. 3 of us are 58, one is early 40's, one is mid 30's, and one early 20's. All are very good mechanics. We are paid quite well and get a bonus. We are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By GlennR

Maybe you should wait for 2022 or 2023. You never...

Maybe you should wait for 2022 or 2023. You never know when something new will come out.

My point is buy the bike you want and don't look back. My bike is 11 speed with rim brakes and quick...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,869
Posted By 10 Wheels

What would you do with THIS? ...

What would you do with THIS?
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Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,491
Posted By WhyFi

Many polarized items have an orientation and can...

Many polarized items have an orientation and can work against each other if you're using more than one; if your screen is passing only vertical waves and your glasses are passing only horizontal...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,254
Posted By tigat

This to me is all that counts. FWIW - the Domane...

This to me is all that counts. FWIW - the Domane and the Madone share the same rear decoupler, so the comfort over the long haul should be there as long as you can dial in the fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,254
Posted By GlennR

You only live once. I generally tell people to...

You only live once. I generally tell people to get what you want or will experience upgrade fever shortly after your purchase.

Nothing wrong with mainstream. I purchased a Emonda SLR Project One...
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