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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,211
Posted By LarrySellerz

A lot of people wore one to show that they were...

A lot of people wore one to show that they were doing their part and not a plaguerat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_7FaWnlhS4
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,211
Posted By LarrySellerz

Virtue signaling is doing stuff like putting "I...

Virtue signaling is doing stuff like putting "I stand with Ukraine" in your twitter bio, or wearing a facemask when it was popular to show you aren't a covid denialist.

Back to the topic, I find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,039
Posted By LarrySellerz

I'm not explicitly calling BS on the OP, but im...

I'm not explicitly calling BS on the OP, but im suggesting that these things don't really happen, at least not enough to consider the possibility and worry about it when riding.

I worked with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,039
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’ve had a few cars say something about a helmet…...

I’ve had a few cars say something about a helmet… never had someone tell me to put a shirt on. Nowadays my work requires a helmet when on campus, so I ride with it on my bars. Shockingly, it’s road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,039
Posted By LarrySellerz

I ride atleast 75 miles a week and never had...

I ride atleast 75 miles a week and never had someone throw something at me. Many/most of these miles are done around cars or in downtown. Never had someone throw something at me.

worst thing that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,154
Posted By LarrySellerz

Putting your hand behind you means "I am slowing...

Putting your hand behind you means "I am slowing down/coming to a stop" it does not mean "I want you to slow down"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,154
Posted By LarrySellerz

there isn’t a universal hand signal for the...

there isn’t a universal hand signal for the person behind you to slow. What are you talking about? The elbow flick is an indication that you are used to riding with others, and the last thing anyone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By LarrySellerz

Look at what happened to Biden, don’t use the toe...

Look at what happened to Biden, don’t use the toe cages!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,706
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’m having trouble picturing what you mean OP. I...

I’m having trouble picturing what you mean OP. I often dismount like that, swinging a leg over and balancing on a peddle before hopping off.

I think I saw someone else do it once and thought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,154
Posted By LarrySellerz

I knew I’d see some variant of “unsolicited...

I knew I’d see some variant of “unsolicited drafting can be dangerous.. you should do something dangerous to get them to stop.”

Also the faster more “pro” the rider, the more likely they are to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,154
Posted By LarrySellerz

I used to always announce myself, but I find...

I used to always announce myself, but I find myself deciding not too more and more often, especially if they are on an E-bike. I don’t want them to get nervous and change how they are riding just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By LarrySellerz

Maybe get a ripstick ...

Maybe get a ripstick
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,307
Posted By LarrySellerz

There is a road killed squirrel at the bottom of...

There is a road killed squirrel at the bottom of my hill for 2 weeks now, ride past it like twice a day. Been telling myself that I need to move it because if I hit it at speed I could be ****ed, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,785
Posted By LarrySellerz

this is chauvinistic and arguably sexist in 2024,...

this is chauvinistic and arguably sexist in 2024, one should strive to treat men and women the same, in the name of equity.

Honestly OP, some roadies are grumpy about drafters (blow your nose..)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,785
Posted By LarrySellerz

It’s all in good fun.. when he said “my turn” and...

It’s all in good fun.. when he said “my turn” and accelerated off, it was an invitation to get on his wheel like he did to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By LarrySellerz

these “gangs” employ homeless addicts to get the...

these “gangs” employ homeless addicts to get the bikes, and have bike shop type deals in the encampments where they strip nice bikes down and rebuild them with switched components to avoid the bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,433
Posted By LarrySellerz

The co2 canisters are very wasteful and aren’t as...

The co2 canisters are very wasteful and aren’t as good as a pump, they are just lighter and take less space. I’m with you on liking the small pump, don’t let the majority lead you differently.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By LarrySellerz

At the risk of sounding classist, don’t park your...

At the risk of sounding classist, don’t park your bike where homeless drug addicts hang out. That’s like 80% of the battle
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,710
Posted By LarrySellerz

Stopping at an intersection on a tandem is...

Stopping at an intersection on a tandem is griefing the intersection, as the kids say. It slows everything down and screws the vehicles over. Who cares about “the law?.” You don’t plow on through,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,710
Posted By LarrySellerz

Stopping in that situation would be rude, or at...

Stopping in that situation would be rude, or at the very least a sign of inexperience with handeling intersections. It slows down traffic and the flow of the road, and frankly helps foster resentment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,710
Posted By LarrySellerz

you could have went at an angle, start pathing...

you could have went at an angle, start pathing behind the cart. That’s what I normally do at intersections. They normally get the hint and go

I always yield and rarely ever stop, rules of the road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,773
Posted By LarrySellerz

it’s like that for a reason, kids normally don’t...

it’s like that for a reason, kids normally don’t need to go that fast, and the flat bar bikes are easier to keep stable and are more durable. Easier to get 2 kids on one bike with those back wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,752
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’m confused, I thought cheap hybrids that are...

I’m confused, I thought cheap hybrids that are 3x7 are usually 28-38-48 with 14-34 in the back. It goes 14,16,18,20,22,24,34

it’s my favorite gearing
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 10,011
Posted By LarrySellerz

Reminds me of high school, some friends and I...

Reminds me of high school, some friends and I were at the beach, and I was changing into my swim suit while holding a towel around myself for modesty (wasn’t working that well, was a dumb kid.) two...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,351
Posted By LarrySellerz

I don’t get why most of the answers are “yes.”...

I don’t get why most of the answers are “yes.” Shifting while climbing out of the saddle is one of the worst possible times to shift, and the window you have to do it correctly is small, especially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,906
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’m fat and heavy (240 lbs right now) and I...

I’m fat and heavy (240 lbs right now) and I perform best on false flats. Im not aero at all, and when riding with other people and looking for an opportunity to get away, I do it on the shallow hills...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,471
Posted By LarrySellerz

I might start wearing gloves on one of my bikes,...

I might start wearing gloves on one of my bikes, got a single speed and the grips or tape gave me chemical burns on my hands....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,627
Posted By LarrySellerz

Really? Cyclists always bear the responsibility...

Really? Cyclists always bear the responsibility in situations like this, we absolutely cannot hit pedestrians. Similarly, cars have to watch out for us, and cannot hit us even if we do something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By LarrySellerz

I think I picked that one up when a coworker made...

I think I picked that one up when a coworker made a joke about "What do you mean by tight, Italian tight, German tight, Japanese tight? I forgot what country was associated with what I said.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,164
Posted By LarrySellerz

What’s a crash? I’ve fallen off of my bike...

What’s a crash? I’ve fallen off of my bike countless times and gotten beat up, but nothing too permanent. Probably healthier and better off for it.

sidepoint: this is part of why I think Ebikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,165
Posted By LarrySellerz

You can’t blame the youth for acting out in this...

You can’t blame the youth for acting out in this broken society, their generation is under direct attack. Heck, they probably had to wear masks for most of their high school career
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By LarrySellerz

The proper torque is tightening the bolt until...

The proper torque is tightening the bolt until the metal makes a concerning creaking noise, then backing out a quarter of a turn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,698
Posted By LarrySellerz

Bought a pizza for them when picking up my bikes...

Bought a pizza for them when picking up my bikes today, was a bit messed up from riding it in but they were thankful.

I think the shoeshine boys liked the aristocrats who tipped them more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,698
Posted By LarrySellerz

Tipping mechanics

Hey guys, I ride a lot and break bikes a lot. Today, I went to the bike shop, and a guy who I consider a master at aligning gears (when the chain is dropping and the derailleurs need adjusting) was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,109
Posted By LarrySellerz

Yup, this is the reason they are disallowed in...

Yup, this is the reason they are disallowed in the rides I do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,109
Posted By LarrySellerz

someone who rides with a club, so for around...

someone who rides with a club, so for around here, Alto Velo, Penvelo, Western Wheelers, and some triathlete thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,109
Posted By LarrySellerz

The groups I ride with disallow e-bikes. There...

The groups I ride with disallow e-bikes. There aren’t “official rules” but I’ve never seen someone come on an e-bike, and if they did I’d bet someone would say something.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 822
Posted By LarrySellerz

Bulk tubes and tires: best bang for buck

Hey guys, taking stock of my bicycle graveyard, I need at least 8 tires and 8 tubes, that would give me a couple spares. What is the best bang for my buck? 25-28s should work.

think buying from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,592
Posted By LarrySellerz

People thought 25s were faster for decades, it...

People thought 25s were faster for decades, it wasn’t until they started trying to sell something (gravel bikes N+1ing roadies) that study after study comes out extolling the benefits of wider tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

there is a pattern of the medical establishment...

there is a pattern of the medical establishment downplaying or even downright denying the existence of chronic Lyme. Many people think that this is because it’s man made, it was first described in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

Like I said, its not something they teach in...

Like I said, its not something they teach in medical school
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

I was right about the big picture and the general...

I was right about the big picture and the general timeline and predicted most of the overarching themes, I was just wrong about some of the dates.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

I called like 80% of what was going to happen...

I called like 80% of what was going to happen with Covid-19 before the mainstream media even acknowledged its existence
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

Let’s stay on topic about leather tape and...

Let’s stay on topic about leather tape and chemical sensitivity. I’m not going to argue with people, if you want to look into Lyme as a man made disease that can be transferred sexually, be my guest,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0578_6fe78473985e2d46332b3cb3ea2192341788a42a.jpeg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,878
Posted By LarrySellerz

It’s a famous brand. You’re paying in part for...

It’s a famous brand. You’re paying in part for name recognition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

Lyme disease is certainly a STD, it’s a very...

Lyme disease is certainly a STD, it’s a very mysterious disease, lots of posters on chronic lyme forums claim to have gotten it from partners and never got bitten themselves. It’s not something they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,221
Posted By LarrySellerz

Leather handlebar tape

Hey guys, I just got a bike delivered (wabi classic single speed) and I paid for the “leather” tape because it sounded cool. Bike comes and the tape feels like it’s irritating my hands. I suspect a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,878
Posted By LarrySellerz

the point of my post was when buying speed,...

the point of my post was when buying speed, position change>>>tires>wheels>>> upgrading other components to be lighter to get the most bang for your buck.

my claim about the gp5k is that they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,871
Posted By LarrySellerz

In the crash at 8:55 you told us to watch neither...

In the crash at 8:55 you told us to watch neither party was looking. Just pay attention and you’ll be fine.
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