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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Survived 24 miles, wasn't too bad with occasional...

Survived 24 miles, wasn't too bad with occasional breeze coming from the river.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Planning to ride this afternoon in 90 degree high...

Planning to ride this afternoon in 90 degree high humidity. It's been a pleasure folks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,163
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Those rubber eraser wheels drill attachments...

Those rubber eraser wheels drill attachments should take any decals out within seconds, and may buff the empty area as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 360
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Yeah they are pretty much standard issue with...

Yeah they are pretty much standard issue with internal cabling.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 740
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I was just saying it's not difficult to make one...

I was just saying it's not difficult to make one of these yourself if you don't want to pay $45, not sure where you get trolling from. It's $10 worth of material, but then you could just buy one of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,100
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Let me just clarify, are you saying he shouldn't...

Let me just clarify, are you saying he shouldn't get a hybrid? I agree, not sure what I was thinking yesterday. Gravel it is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 740
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Bend it yourself like Beckham.

Bend it yourself like Beckham.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 740
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Why have it anyway? There are at least 4 walls in...

Why have it anyway? There are at least 4 walls in the garage 😂

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22,382
Views: 4,749,797
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

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Only $100 for this 1200.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Seriously, another thread? Okay, Rack #1 checks...

Seriously, another thread? Okay, Rack #1 checks the first box. #2 checks the second box. What do we do? Cue in game show timer.

Here's a thought, maybe you're good at haggling, so get them both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 740
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Depends on the bike. It looks flimsy, but should...

Depends on the bike. It looks flimsy, but should hold a light bike. If you lock the rear wheel in, doesn't really matter what happens to front wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,100
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Definitely the way to go, but expensive. Not sure...

Definitely the way to go, but expensive. Not sure if OP mentioned budget, but I'm thinking hybrid would make a smooth transition from old Mt bike for only a couple hundred bucks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,100
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Well, that's like, you know, your opinion, man.

Well, that's like, you know, your opinion, man.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I repeated the same 30 mile route on the Orbea...

I repeated the same 30 mile route on the Orbea Terra this morning with much stronger winds and shaved about a minute....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,100
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

If you get a hybrid bike from Trek, Specialized...

If you get a hybrid bike from Trek, Specialized or Cannondale, it will fulfill 90% of your riding needs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I was able to replicate the ride and seems to...

I was able to replicate the ride and seems to even improve it. It was much windier today and I beat time by about a minute. Also, noticed 26 cog wasn't used as much as I thought.

I did sell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 908
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Because he can get a used $100 bike that will...

Because he can get a used $100 bike that will suit his needs much better than food delivery vehicle he currently owns. He may ride it later once he's more confident in his abilities.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 908
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

If I was near 400 lb, I'd look into older steel...

If I was near 400 lb, I'd look into older steel mountain bikes with big tires. They were built very well, and much lighter and more maneuverable than cargo ebikes. Eventually I would move to hybrid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 386
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

May want to consider a low step bike version....

May want to consider a low step bike version. Easy in and out, great for beginners who aren't very flexible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 329
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Easy, leisure and comfortable? How about a basic...

Easy, leisure and comfortable? How about a basic single speed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Looks like some main roads have really wide...

Looks like some main roads have really wide shoulders...so I'd ride that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Headed out for my longer weekly ride, but due to...

Headed out for my longer weekly ride, but due to lack of sleep, overeating or having too many last night I felt I would end up in ER or worse, so decided to turn off riding app and ride a couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Quick 11 mile ride on the Orbea. Would've been...

Quick 11 mile ride on the Orbea. Would've been longer, but I messed up shifting and didn't have a screwdriver with me to adjust limit screws.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 736
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

perhaps it's outside allowed range of the rails.

perhaps it's outside allowed range of the rails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Those triathlon saddles aren't very comfortable...

Those triathlon saddles aren't very comfortable either. Just play with adjustments on your current seat first, point the nose a little lower, in small increments.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

17.4 miles and a shameful wet ride. Rain came in...

17.4 miles and a shameful wet ride. Rain came in half hour early. So the ride back wasn't as planned.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 792
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

The proper way to fix a kickstand is to unscrew...

The proper way to fix a kickstand is to unscrew the bolt and throw the whole thing away. Then you have tons of other solid methods to prop your bike without extra headache.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Nate Bargatze's SNL skit about introduction of US...

Nate Bargatze's SNL skit about introduction of US Weights and Measures. As someone working in this field, we gathered around and had a great laugh and then immediate reflection on how absurd our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I ran a noob calculator if I swap cassettes...

I ran a noob calculator if I swap cassettes around to balance both bikes. Does it make sense to anyone:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Another variable is the Roubaix has 175mm crank...

Another variable is the Roubaix has 175mm crank arms and Terra has 172.5. Could that make any difference?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Strangely, first half of the ride my left hand...

Strangely, first half of the ride my left hand was aching and I thought I messed up the shifter position. However, on the way back it felt fine...I really wasn't looking forward to unwrapping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I guess I'll have to ride the same route this...

I guess I'll have to ride the same route this summer for a more controlled experiment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I think you have something there. When I dropped...

I think you have something there. When I dropped a BMX bike from WTC it broke sound barrier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,918
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I'm in enough trouble riding by myself.

I'm in enough trouble riding by myself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

This is the bike I have, other than 11-26...

This is the bike I have, other than 11-26 cassette I had on hand.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I think most are missing the point. Obviously...

I think most are missing the point. Obviously average speed varies due to various conditions. However, hills remain constant and they seemed easier with more difficult gear ratio. I doubt I became...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Carbon Specialized Allez

Worth $60?
Anything 'special' about vintage carbon bikes?
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

So crankset is fsa 110mm bcd, apparently the...

So crankset is fsa 110mm bcd, apparently the lowest tooth count is 33. Is it worth upgrading to 33t from 36 vs 11-30 cassette. I'm not a wiz in ratios wizardry so if anyone could chime in which gives...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

It's only marginal 1 mph faster, however, I am...

It's only marginal 1 mph faster, however, I am more impressed with the climb difference. On paper those ratios should've been impossible for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Chainrings are stock. I replaced the stock 11-25...

Chainrings are stock. I replaced the stock 11-25 with 11-26 cassette. Perhaps it's cheaper and makes more sense to replace chainring to 30t.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Comparing two bikes - slower bike wins!

Just completed a 30 mile shakedown run on Orbea Terra. Cyclocross bike with wide Gatorskins. 46/36 chainrings, 11-26 cassette, about 22 lb. 3 weeks ago I had the same route done on Roubaix, same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Surprisingly easy 30 miles this morning on newly...

Surprisingly easy 30 miles this morning on newly finished Orbea Terra.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Sooo tempting to drop everything and spend a...

Sooo tempting to drop everything and spend a whole summer there, if not for two things. Wife wouldn't understand and fact that I wouldn't survive any of these climbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Got in 21 miles today on gravel/road mix. Didn't...

Got in 21 miles today on gravel/road mix. Didn't realize wet gravel is much tougher, so went pretty slow.

Some insurance magnate used to own this joint, before he was arrested on fraud charges and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,507
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I have GP5s and still getting numb hand- left....

I have GP5s and still getting numb hand- left. Not sure what could be done, I thought it's due to wearing a watch or bike gloves that are too tight. It helps if you extend and stretch arm once in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

I'm almost 43. Last time I weighed myself was...

I'm almost 43. Last time I weighed myself was right after winter holidays, so I bet 8 lb includes a turkey and whatever comes with it. Eating less is definitely a challenge, especially since my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Just noticed today I'm down 8 lb. I only started...

Just noticed today I'm down 8 lb. I only started riding a month ago, couple of 20-30 mile rides per week, much greater appetite, yet still down. Hopefully I can shed another 20ish by the end of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,147
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Probably not going to learn much about new high...

Probably not going to learn much about new high end stuff by working at co-op, will have to eventually graduate to real bike shop. However, I don't see neighborhood kids riding anything more complex...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6,517
Views: 613,609
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

32 miles this wet chilly morning, didn't see rain...

32 miles this wet chilly morning, didn't see rain in the forecast overnight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,206
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Good quality used bike > poor quality new bike,...

Good quality used bike > poor quality new bike, cheaper too.
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