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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 859
Posted By seypat

This keychain and I have had countless adventures...

This keychain and I have had countless adventures through the years. It'll probably be on my person when I leave this life. :D
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

It appears that Buddy was a 1X rider. Or would...

It appears that Buddy was a 1X rider. Or would that be a 4X? Can't really tell without a driveside pic.

https://ridesabike.com/buddy-ebsen-rides-a-bike-vilma-ebsen-thumbs-a-ride/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 859
Posted By seypat

That's too bad. I can pull a Turbo out of the...

That's too bad. I can pull a Turbo out of the box, install it and do a century with no problems at all. Really though, I could say that about a lot of the saddles with similar designs that were on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 859
Posted By seypat

Same for the Selle Italia Turbo. There's a reason...

Same for the Selle Italia Turbo. There's a reason they're still around.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 859
Posted By seypat

Sadly, a lot of things in life that worked well...

Sadly, a lot of things in life that worked well for a long time are no longer made. Now, get off my lawn.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 859
Posted By seypat

Except for their brifters with the crunchy, long...

Except for their brifters with the crunchy, long throw of the brake lever shift. Once they quit routing the cables out of the side they became cable eaters also. I'll take anything over a Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 859
Posted By seypat

No bunching up under the toes, so no blisters....

No bunching up under the toes, so no blisters. Not that important for cyclists, but extremely important for distance runners. Not many color options left though, except in the zero no shows. There...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 272
Posted By seypat

This.

This.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

I am. I think the lady playing the wicked witch...

I am. I think the lady playing the wicked witch with the ruby slippers had problems also. My statement had more of a Christmas theme to it though. There's a story there somewhere.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

I like triples. I also like the Tin Man and...

I like triples. I also like the Tin Man and Santa. Have a lot of triples on road bikes and as back up parts. Some of those bikes were originally racing bikes, some are tourers and some are general...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 272
Posted By seypat

I'm in the middle of training for a marathon in...

I'm in the middle of training for a marathon in November. The training started first week in June. 24 week training plan. The first week was 3 runs during the week of 3, 3 and 3 followed by a long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 331
Posted By seypat

Cross train as much as you can. It might make you...

Cross train as much as you can. It might make you a little slower on the bike, but healthier overall. Leaf raking season is right around the corner. You need to put in some core work/stretching and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 331
Posted By seypat

The Slowtwitch forums will become your friend. I...

The Slowtwitch forums will become your friend. I can't provide a link just because.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

He probably uses tyres now also.

He probably uses tyres now also.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,031
Posted By seypat

Halo FTW.

Halo FTW.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,248
Posted By seypat

Portugal might not be the place at the moment. A...

Portugal might not be the place at the moment. A person could get burned.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 699
Posted By seypat

It could be because that is the preferred place...

It could be because that is the preferred place for tri-geeks that have done 140.6 to put their version of the International Harvester logo.

It also could be because that's the only exposed place...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

Don't forget that Lionel Ritchie was a big fan of...

Don't forget that Lionel Ritchie was a big fan of 3X. To paraphrase him:

"You once, twice, 3X.........and I love you."

I think they gave him the ability to ride onto the ceiling and dance.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

Might as well make 1X vs 2X vs 3X the newest best...

Might as well make 1X vs 2X vs 3X the newest best chain lube/wax, disc vs rim brake, electronic/mechanical threads. What's old is new again.

Now the question is: What font should the chainring be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,944
Posted By seypat

Someone's attempting a side hustle collecting...

Someone's attempting a side hustle collecting tolls under a bridge.

Also, don't 1X setups have a front chainring?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,483
Posted By seypat

I feel a "springy frame"/bicycle planing thread...

I feel a "springy frame"/bicycle planing thread coming on. Not to mention, a leaning/countersteering thread also. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,483
Posted By seypat

In 1990 it meant "I've Got the Power!"

In 1990 it meant "I've Got the Power!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,381
Posted By seypat

Not gonna be a weight weenie build.

Not gonna be a weight weenie build.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,381
Posted By seypat

An E trike is the answer unless the OP is a punk....

An E trike is the answer unless the OP is a punk. :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By seypat

+1. Sounds like someone is trying to tell us...

+1. Sounds like someone is trying to tell us something. Or, maybe there's a tin soldier involved.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 508
Posted By seypat

No, but I've smelled a lot of weed in my...

No, but I've smelled a lot of weed in my neighborhood lately.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,736
Posted By seypat

What about the tank bike market? How is it...

What about the tank bike market? How is it holding up?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,846
Posted By seypat

I'm on a marathon training for the Richmond...

I'm on a marathon training for the Richmond Marathon. I've been doing it since for many years. Each week we get a different weekend route through the greater Richmond, VA area. SAGs every 2-3 miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,846
Posted By seypat

What are these planned routes people speak of?...

What are these planned routes people speak of? Just point the bike in a direction and take off. If an area is familar to you then why do you need to plan a route? Take some different turns and see...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5,625
Views: 137,424
Posted By seypat

https://www.12onyourside.com/2024/09/05/tractor-tr...

https://www.12onyourside.com/2024/09/05/tractor-trailer-driver-charged-after-crash-shuts-down-part-i-64/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 637
Posted By seypat

This site has lots of info. General...

This site has lots of info. General classification list:

https://www.cyclingranking.com/races/1948/tour-de-france
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By seypat

A body is like a machine. You have to be diligent...

A body is like a machine. You have to be diligent about maintenance to prevent injuries. Strength/resistance training, stretching/yoga, swimming, etc. Those things are as important, if not more so...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-03-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By seypat

What botthers me the most is that a large...

What botthers me the most is that a large percentage of those threads we are talking about, legit or not, are related to bicycle mechanics. Why are they still in General? They'd die quickly in the...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-03-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By seypat

Under the current situation, I try to think of,...

Under the current situation, I try to think of, then post a troll response in hopes of getting the thread closed or derail it. Not working so far. It's become second nature. For instance, as I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,736
Posted By seypat

Here's another example. I have a 1985 Centurion...

Here's another example. I have a 1985 Centurion Prestige. All original 7 speed DA. It weighs 19 something. I could put the same SRAM group you're talking about, some carbon components and fancy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,736
Posted By seypat

Blame the bike industry and the mentality/culture...

Blame the bike industry and the mentality/culture of the sport/hobby as a whole. Why would anyone want an oudated bike like those when we're told every waking hour of the day how much better this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,196
Posted By seypat

650 wheel/tire could be your friend.

650 wheel/tire could be your friend.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,546
Posted By seypat

There's also this older shootout. ...

There's also this older shootout.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/shootout-schosche24-polaroh1.html
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,546
Posted By seypat

I just use the HRM on my watch, so I wouldn't...

I just use the HRM on my watch, so I wouldn't know. DC Rainmaker always has the best reviews. So,

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/scosche-rhythm-sensor.html
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,546
Posted By seypat

Polar has a Labor Day sale going on.

Polar has a Labor Day sale going on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,540
Posted By seypat

Does it happen when you get passed by a...

Does it happen when you get passed by a moped/scooter?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,219
Posted By seypat

Legend has it there are catfish as big as VW bugs...

Legend has it there are catfish as big as VW bugs sitting on the bottom of the PK dam. Probably another Texas tall tale. The 4th of July fireworks show at Hell's Gate party cove is a heck of a party.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,219
Posted By seypat

Since it's too hot to ride there, you could do...

Since it's too hot to ride there, you could do what some other Fort Worth residents did back in the 90s. The Toadies went to Possum Kingdom lake and spent some time there. I spent a lot of time there...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,219
Posted By seypat

That's actually my hometown. I moved to another...

That's actually my hometown. I moved to another state 3 days after my last college class in 1989. It would have been 1 day, but a tornado hit my house. I had to stay a few extra days to get the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,219
Posted By seypat

This upcoming weekend is the HotterNHell weekend....

This upcoming weekend is the HotterNHell weekend. Some people pay money to ride in that kind of weather.

https://www.hh100.org/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,710
Posted By seypat

Did the guy go by the name of Jack and smell like...

Did the guy go by the name of Jack and smell like bacon?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,710
Posted By seypat

I thought that's the way everyone...

I thought that's the way everyone mounted/dismounted when we were kids. Take off running with the bike, one foot/both onto the pedal, then hoist the other over the top bar. Reverse it when...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,289
Posted By seypat

If the OP doesn't like pedaling above 80 as...

If the OP doesn't like pedaling above 80 as stated in post 50, that's a problem. Most likely, the main problem. Hard to stay with anyone when the others are pedaling the same gears at a higher...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,020
Posted By seypat

I'm going through that now. I'm rebuilding the...

I'm going through that now. I'm rebuilding the calipers on my automobiles. Luckily the rebuild kits come with new bleeder valve dust boots. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,020
Posted By seypat

Use these instead. Most every cycling multitool...

Use these instead. Most every cycling multitool out there has an 8mm allen tool on it. Very handy on roadside mechanicals.
...
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