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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By BearCatSafari

New wheel/tire recommendations

Hey all. With spring springing I'm looking at getting my bike tuned up, but it needs some changes. It's an early 90s Schwinn Crosspoint, currently rocking Wobler GTX2 rims and 700cc road tires.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,873
Posted By downtube42

I have two geared road bikes, one recumbent, one...

I have two geared road bikes, one recumbent, one unicycle, and a fixed gear bike. Until recently it was SS/Fixed, but I went with a fixed/fixed hub as I didn't really enjoy SS. The bike of choice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,867
Posted By tds101

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5wWgThuzcy/?igsh=M...

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,140
Posted By razorjack

https://assets.pasnormalstudios.com/1142/conversio...

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By Yan

I crashed, tore the tire and split the rim while...

I crashed, tore the tire and split the rim while touring in rural China in 2010 and rode 65 km (40 miles) with a towel stuffed inside the tire to get to the next city. Not quite a century in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By diphthong

11 flattish miles.

11 flattish miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,845
Posted By tempocyclist

Sometimes I'll even go full pro kit w**ker... 😁 ...

Sometimes I'll even go full pro kit w**ker... 😁

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,849
Posted By Dave Mayer

Disc brakes were ported over to road bikes...

Disc brakes were ported over to road bikes because our latest gen of road riders grew up on mountain bikes and are too young to know that there are a lot of so-called recent innovations that don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,849
Posted By speyfitter

Technical questions for the retro grouches on here

I hope we can use this thread to query the retro grouch community on border issues pertaining to equipment, cycling performance, expectations, etc.

So here is my question/point of discussion:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,739
Posted By phughes

Larry, how is she going to add water to her tires...

Larry, how is she going to add water to her tires if she need to, away from the house? The ride will be horrific as well. Liquids don't compress. So the only shock absorption would from the minimal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By boomer58

Tour de Cure

I did my first Tour de Cure yesterday in Orlando. I waited until I was 65 to do this and I don't know why. It was an awesome experience and I can't wait until I can do another one. Unfortunately I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,283
Posted By SpedFast

I like them all :thumb:

I like them all :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,790
Posted By plumberroy

Update: I saw the podiatrist today it's going...

Update: I saw the podiatrist today it's going through the surgery scheduler and will happen in 3-4 weeks. It took my bike rack off the vehicle today 😞 mid July to August before I can ride again
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,481
Posted By skidder

When I first retired I would go out on the local...

When I first retired I would go out on the local MUP for a ride about 10AM. The path goes through a mix of suburban neighborhoods and industrial parks. While going through one of the industrial...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,522
Posted By TakingMyTime

Everyone is on their phones. On one of my...

Everyone is on their phones.
On one of my morning rides (rush hour) as I pull up or slow down for a red light I'd say that about 80% of the people I glide by are using their phones. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,104
Posted By bblair

You are just a few years younger than me. And I...

You are just a few years younger than me. And I have come to the realization that now that I can afford all the "stuff," it just isn't as important to me. The 30-year-old me really wanted a Corvette....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,825
Posted By Trakhak

Three things: First: My "Theater major" post...

Three things:

First: My "Theater major" post was simply meant to demonstrate how easy it is to come up with a conspiracy theory on the strength of scanty or nonexistent evidence. You and I both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,825
Posted By Polaris OBark

That's like when the CIA, under the MK-ULTRA...

That's like when the CIA, under the MK-ULTRA program (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra), recruited the Grateful Dead lyricist/poet Robert Hunter (who it turns out was not only related to Robert...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,825
Posted By 3alarmer

...posting a gif of yet another celebrity, simply...

...posting a gif of yet another celebrity, simply plays into LarrySellerz narrative here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,574
Posted By indyfabz

She’d change her name to Taylor Zwift!

She’d change her name to Taylor Zwift!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,874
Posted By One Wheel

Nope, just not particularly talented at running....

Nope, just not particularly talented at running. It actually took quite a bit of hard work to get to a sub-7 mile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,535
Posted By CAT7RDR

That's why I'm only Cat 7. I cannot keep up...

That's why I'm only Cat 7.
I cannot keep up with the Cat 6 commuter crowd.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,606
Posted By One Wheel

Weight-Weenieism should be measured in percent of...

Weight-Weenieism should be measured in percent of expendable income per percent of system weight. 20% of expendable income per 1% of system weight. With expendable income of $10k/ year, a 180 lb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,606
Posted By mschwett

yeah, weird how things (cars) seem cheaper / more...

yeah, weird how things (cars) seem cheaper / more profitable when you run them on a network of infrastructure and incredibly valuable land that someone else (the public at large) pays for regardless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,874
Posted By seypat

A marathon doesn't really get any easier the...

A marathon doesn't really get any easier the slower you go. No load on your cardiovascular system. It's all on the muscles at that pace. It's probably the easiest somewhere between your PR pace and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,874
Posted By Flip Flop Rider

without reading the previous threads or doing any...

without reading the previous threads or doing any calculations I'd say - 1 mile of running = 8 miles of cycling
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,314
Posted By kap 7

I can't track stand either I can ride no handed...

I can't track stand either I can ride no handed and I can ride backwards sitting on the handlebars maybe try that while shots of the gallon of vodka that should impress people
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,314
Posted By jack pot

if you can't track stand sell your fixed ... no...

if you can't track stand sell your fixed ... no point in posing if you can't strike a pose :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,806
Posted By VegasJen

Since this thread is still going, I thought I...

Since this thread is still going, I thought I would post about an experience last night.

I was in Vegas yesterday for an appointment. As usual, I took a bike and planned a ride while I was in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,806
Posted By calamarichris

Please don't let one awful person stop you from...

Please don't let one awful person stop you from being a good human being, even during events.
Even at my peak, I'd rather help a brother cyclist or two than finish the century in less than five...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,865
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Perhaps that is why I am such a cynic regarding...

Perhaps that is why I am such a cynic regarding these old lugged bicycles and the bizarre romanticism attached to them. I spent decades as a toolmaker and precision metal worker. The skill required...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,314
Posted By Sorcerer

I admire anyone who rides. I admire riders who...

I admire anyone who rides. I admire riders who ride with consideration of traffic lights, and stop at them too. To those who occasionally sprint across red lights I still admire them, especially when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,810
Posted By mstateglfr

Scotch Tape only- 10psi Scotch Tape with honey-...

Scotch Tape only- 10psi
Scotch Tape with honey- 6psi
Generic Duct Tape- 16psi
Duck brand Duct Tape- 19psi
Gorilla brand Duct Tape- 167psi
Melted wax- 4psi
Unmelted wax- 2psi
Electrical tape-...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By 79pmooney

The secret is that you don't do this on roads....

The secret is that you don't do this on roads. You need the ability to take a wandering course completely dictated by the wind strength and direction. I've done skate sailing where you sit the long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,158
Posted By tomato coupe

It looks like that promise lasted 13 minutes ...

It looks like that promise lasted 13 minutes ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,158
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Bag of Chinese take out on one hood, 22lbs of...

Bag of Chinese take out on one hood, 22lbs of catfood on top. The only way to fly.

#everybodyeats

...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,209
Posted By Mojo31

Looks like oil slick finish to me. Live with it -...

Looks like oil slick finish to me. Live with it - it's cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,209
Posted By jadmt

I was going to suggest some high temp grease...

I was going to suggest some high temp grease...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,209
Posted By Mtracer

The rotor looks like overheating to me. But some...

The rotor looks like overheating to me. But some of that color seems to be flaking off. So, I'm thinking some residue was left on the rotor that has turned that color. You might try cleaning it. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,897
Posted By Trakhak

Found this post in a thread on the WeightWeenies...

Found this post in a thread on the WeightWeenies site:

"The context for that warning, at least from the Continental tyre mounting instructions I've seen, is '...for rim brake bikes'.
Mounting...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,295
Posted By rsbob

My name is RSbob and I love my new aerobars. ...

My name is RSbob and I love my new aerobars. Took them out for a spin today crushed my previous 28 mile PR. Actually had a pair back in the 80s and tossed them a few years back. Now that I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,971
Posted By blakcloud

My favourite flat bar bike. Urban Racer...

My favourite flat bar bike. Urban Racer Speedvagen.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,678
Posted By shelbyfv

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-23, 03:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,577
Posted By mschwett

I live in one of the neighborhoods where waymo...

I live in one of the neighborhoods where waymo and cruise have been testing full driverless for a long time. I have ridden past / around / behind / crossed hundreds of them. they drive far better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,577
Posted By Rick

You are just collateral damage. We have seen the...

You are just collateral damage. We have seen the problems in testing with a person sitting at the wheel. Insurance companies have already stated they want no liability. I personally don't like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,874
Posted By tomato coupe

My money is on the cockroaches ...

My money is on the cockroaches ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,699
Posted By Iride01

Cycling only benefits your upper leg muscles your...

Cycling only benefits your upper leg muscles your heart muscle and cardiovascular and pulmonary system. IMO, it doesn't do much for any other muscle group. So anything else you do is helpful.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By Trakhak

Instead of buying padded undershorts (which are...

Instead of buying padded undershorts (which are effectively bike shorts in all but name), I've gotten in the habit of wearing my various pairs of bib shorts under mountain-bike-style shorts (knee...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,278
Posted By 3alarmer

...I know that it probably won't help telling you...

...I know that it probably won't help telling you this, but reinjuries are the surest path to some sot of chronic injury. Chronic injury and pain tend to wear you down, over the course of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,144
Posted By noquarter1

For what it's worth, I'm a hefty 315 and ride on...

For what it's worth, I'm a hefty 315 and ride on 23's on Ultegra rims with 16 spokes. Am I courting disaster? Perhaps. But so far I haven't had any issues. Purely anecdotal, but so will be most...
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