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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,633
Posted By skipm

Jamesthebikeguy's take on the new Sirrus X 5.0

Jamesthebikeguy's take on the new Sirrus X 5.0
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,411
Posted By 79pmooney

Oh, the trick I learned from a swim coach that...

Oh, the trick I learned from a swim coach that does wonders for oxygen uptake. Exhale! Exhale long and deeply. Don't sweat the inhale.

I was back at my big university in my early 30s for 2...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,137
Posted By LV2TNDM

I merely posted this in two forums that I felt...

I merely posted this in two forums that I felt were appropriate. No need to get upset.

And as I said, I totally agree with "don't do the crime if you can't do the time." But again, one tenet of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,409
Posted By downtube42

I must have a numb butt or something. I...

I must have a numb butt or something.

I started a 1200km brevet in new GP5000 tubeless tires, and suffered a massive sidewall cut early on day 2. Maybe 400km in. I booted and tubed the tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,072
Posted By Chuck M

My worst decision was probably riding a suspect...

My worst decision was probably riding a suspect chain up a steep hill on a bike with minimal standover clearance. Fortunately I was able to protect everything important and only pushed the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,072
Posted By Koyote

My worst cycling-related decision of 2021? I...

My worst cycling-related decision of 2021? I should have ridden more, and posted to bf less.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,072
Posted By Inusuit

Missed some decent weather days for riding in...

Missed some decent weather days for riding in December. Now it's 2 degrees and windy with no relief in sight.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,072
Posted By rsbob

Entering a 50,000’ outdoor only climbing...

Entering a 50,000’ outdoor only climbing challenge in November and alternately getting dumped on by rain or freezing my a$$ off on long descents.

The worst single decision during said challenge...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,072
Posted By palesaint

Choosing to not ride enough. Worst decision...

Choosing to not ride enough. Worst decision ever.........
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,072
Posted By mstateglfr

On a road ride, a car behind me honked to let me...

On a road ride, a car behind me honked to let me know it was behind and passing. I looked back because who honks?...and hit a frost heave in the road as I turned back forward. My front wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,044
Posted By veganbikes

This is the problem with direct to consumer...

This is the problem with direct to consumer stuff, it is on the consumer to try and get somewhere with warranty and they like that because they can say no and most consumers will recoil and say "ho...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...on the bikes we had as kids, with...

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...on the bikes we had as kids, with middleweight tyres and coaster brakes, I can't recall anyone ever truing a wheel. And none of us had the slightest idea about what tension our spokes held. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,346
Posted By obrentharris

Bicycle Blue Book wants you to trade in or sell...

Bicycle Blue Book wants you to trade in or sell your bike to one of their "partners" who would like to pay as little as possible for it.
Brent
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,038
Posted By TiHabanero

The way the bike fits should be the deciding...

The way the bike fits should be the deciding factor. Most people are brand loyal, so don't get caught into that trap. All three brands you named are of good quality, and the models are all...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 06:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,038
Posted By phrantic09

If you’re dying for rim brakes I have the perfect...

If you’re dying for rim brakes I have the perfect bike for you…
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,249
Posted By base2

Oh, yeah. In re-reading this thread, I see that...

Oh, yeah. In re-reading this thread, I see that it was "How much should my high-end bike weigh?" Not "How much should a high-end bike weigh?"

The answer is simple. A high-end bike should weigh...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 06:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,249
Posted By TiHabanero

Lose the fugly wheel stickers and save a gram or...

Lose the fugly wheel stickers and save a gram or two, and gain respectability to boot! Good Lord, they are hideous!

Keep in mind, anything under 15lbs means nothing as it can't be used in a UCI...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,932
Posted By Joe Bikerider

This is exactly why you should buy your bike from...

This is exactly why you should buy your bike from a reputable shop. When they receive a bike from the manufacturer they will take care of any issues before selling it. You will receive a bike with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-05-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 30,752
Posted By Leisesturm

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/50349913796_c5089fe4c8_c_ad7470093b720e57259a84e031fb770f4fc3560d.jpg
I can't speak to 3 years, but all those tubes make for one SOLID...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,223
Posted By scottfsmith

All the tires mentioned are good. The Gravelking...

All the tires mentioned are good. The Gravelking TLC is the best deal, they are made in the same factory as Rene Herse but are around half the price.

I have two sets of wheels on my road bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,596
Posted By SoSmellyAir

That is a crappy intersection for any vehicular...

That is a crappy intersection for any vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Made even more dangerous by a Floridian driver in New York.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,704
Posted By Seattle Forrest

The motor and battery are a lot of weight to...

The motor and battery are a lot of weight to carry up those steep hills, and the Gatorskins are slowing you down more than you know. So if you're doing 95% of 150% of the work, you deserve to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 04:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,704
Posted By downhillmaster

You made my day with your refusal to wear lycra. ...

You made my day with your refusal to wear lycra.
Keep cycling and keep saying no to spandex overalls :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,596
Posted By 79pmooney

There are several variables to be aware of: 1)...

There are several variables to be aware of: 1) Not all wet roads are equally slippery. Oil, mud, leaves and other things can make a huge difference. (Oil isn't always to be seen. After a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,704
Posted By mschwett

Six Months of Riding

Six months ago to the day today, I (46M, married with kids, san francisco, 6’2) took my first ride on my first road bike. Today I played hooky from work in the morning to hit 3,000 miles on the bike....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-21, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Posted By canklecat

My first Drift Ghost X just turned 2 years old....

My first Drift Ghost X just turned 2 years old. And I've used it on every single ride for two years. That's about 3-5 rides a week. For the first year it got the full 5 hours per charge runtime. Now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,926
Posted By livedarklions

^^^^^^ THIS These hoods vs drops...

^^^^^^
THIS

These hoods vs drops discussions always seem to break down the same way. Very experienced riders saying the danger and awkwardness of hoods are self-evident vs. equally experienced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,926
Posted By dkatz1

I gave up on drop handle bars for two reasons. ...

I gave up on drop handle bars for two reasons.
They were hell on my "bulging discs".
And because the arthritis in my hands is so bad I coouldn't work the brakes.
I have a road bike with flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,926
Posted By TheRealDrPhil

This setup is similar to the one I have - and...

This setup is similar to the one I have - and love!
When returning to regular cycling I realized my body just wasn't going to be able to bend as much as when I was younger. If I wasn't comfortable...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,940
Posted By Flip Flop Rider

I've yet to hear many say they regret going back...

I've yet to hear many say they regret going back to cycling
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,080
Posted By Maelochs

Well, the tires will last longer on the...

Well, the tires will last longer on the upside-down bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By impolexg

Three Used Bikes

I keep seeing all these used bike questions on here. Figured I'd share my experience. I'm super happy with the bikes I've got and feel pretty comfortable buying and selling.

So I bought a bike new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,683
Posted By aliasfox

Geometry-wise, it's definitely on the Endurance...

Geometry-wise, it's definitely on the Endurance end. That said, definitely test ride it. I rented a Roubaix Comp Di2 back in 2019, and it wasn't really the bike for me - ambivalent about the disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-21, 06:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,536
Posted By TiHabanero

As a bike wrench I get to deal with everything...

As a bike wrench I get to deal with everything every day. I am a Campagnolo user and do not run anything by Sram or anything from Shimano aside from some old friction stuff on my touring bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,374
Posted By mstateglfr

Cool. Spending half a decade fixing bikes, you...

Cool. Spending half a decade fixing bikes, you certainly have an idea of if a drivetrain and component system is working properly or not. And your bike is presumably in good working order.
You...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,686
Posted By mstateglfr

It isnt in fashion for men, as has been answered...

It isnt in fashion for men, as has been answered a times already. I'll just add that nearly nothing cycling related actually looks fashionable/good on most men, so the fact that this isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,374
Posted By alcjphil

If it was your first ride, it is no surprise that...

If it was your first ride, it is no surprise that you struggled going up hills. Even very fit people have trouble riding a bicycle uphill no matter how good a bike they have if they are new to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,374
Posted By Andy Somnifac

If you just started, just keep riding. Your bike...

If you just started, just keep riding. Your bike isn't the limiting factor (and it won't be for a LONG time).
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,374
Posted By popeye

The longer you wait the better your knowledge...

The longer you wait the better your knowledge will be making a decision. You can swap gears but it never gets easier, you just get faster and the hills steeper. You get out of it what you put into...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,374
Posted By delbiker1

You state you just started cycling and went on a...

You state you just started cycling and went on a first ride. Of course you struggle to get up a hill! Keep riding and gradually pick up the distance and/or intensity. Upgrade yourself first. At this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,027
Posted By mstateglfr

Its a road bike- why is 34mm of tire clearance...

Its a road bike- why is 34mm of tire clearance and no shock a drawback?
You then suggest two gravel bikes instead. You are comparing a road bike to gravel bikes. In that case, the Aspero would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-21, 05:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,905
Posted By PeteHski

Sawdust in car gearboxes makes them quieter, but...

Sawdust in car gearboxes makes them quieter, but it's not very mechanically efficient. Using a thick oil based lube on a chain will have a similar effect, but again it's not very efficient. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,985
Posted By 79pmooney

Back when you could get Mafac pads new (not15 yo...

Back when you could get Mafac pads new (not15 yo NOS!), they stopped. No Stop in the title but they did have a squeal though the whole song.

I rode down Alba Rd near Santa Cruz in a Pacific winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,225
Posted By MinnMan

Yesterday, I saw a guy on the trail by the...

Yesterday, I saw a guy on the trail by the Mississippi River, walking about 8 dogs at once - all sizes. I figured he started out in his native territory on the Upper East Side and stepped through a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-21, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,225
Posted By illjustride

Went on a FAST group ride in Central Park

Road with a super fast group ride last week in Central Park. These guys are hitters. I had not ridden with riders these fast in a while. I filmed it and added power metrics. Check out the video...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,573
Posted By Ray9

Beating the system.

Yesterday I became aware that it was going to rain today so I planned on a day off from cycling. I did some shopping this morning and noticed it was not raining yet, so I checked the weather report...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,780
Posted By oris

I've had two pairs of the eBay chinese wheels;...

I've had two pairs of the eBay chinese wheels; one 38MM and the other 50MM in rim brake. Here's my anecdotal review.

For ~$350, they're a decent deal and are really what's expected for that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By canklecat

You just resumed riding. It'll take awhile to get...

You just resumed riding. It'll take awhile to get back into shape.

Meanwhile, do some range of motion exercises to strengthen the arms and torso. If you don't already do full floor pushups, etc.,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,879
Posted By nathand

On a typical ride not too far from home I'll...

On a typical ride not too far from home I'll bring just tire levers and a tube, maybe a patch kit, and a pump mounted to the bike or in a rear pocket. If you bring a patch kit, but rarely need it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 08:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,879
Posted By msu2001la

I carry stuff to fix flats (spare tube, levers,...

I carry stuff to fix flats (spare tube, levers, CO2 and a tubeless plug kit) and a multi-tool. I've used the multi-tool a few times to help out other people, but never needed it on my own bike....
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