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Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 204
Posted By tomato coupe

Pretty good FTP.

Pretty good FTP.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 204
Posted By tomato coupe

The tire will get stretched while you're riding...

The tire will get stretched while you're riding around on it.
06-13-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 954
Posted By tomato coupe

A photo would be helpful if you want any useful...

A photo would be helpful if you want any useful feedback.
06-13-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,299
Posted By tomato coupe

grease + grit = paste

grease + grit = paste
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,640
Posted By tomato coupe

Maybe I missed it, but where does one go to test...

Maybe I missed it, but where does one go to test ride a Canyon?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 984
Posted By tomato coupe

Laces on cycling shoes ???

Laces on cycling shoes ???
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 204
Posted By tomato coupe

Why would you mount them on old wheels now, and...

Why would you mount them on old wheels now, and then wait another month before you mount them on your carbon wheels?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

There's nothing at all misleading about that...

There's nothing at all misleading about that statement -- it was discussed in subsequent posts that the problem arises from the high pressure and the decreased efficacy of sealants under high...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

But, you’ve now basically fallen back to that old...

But, you’ve now basically fallen back to that old argument of “my experience invalidates yours.” Why aren’t both experiences valid?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

But, some of us have experienced issues with...

But, some of us have experienced issues with sealant when used with narrow, high pressure road tires. Isn't that useful information for other cyclists that might be considering a switch to road...
06-13-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

With all due respect, making silly predictions is...

With all due respect, making silly predictions is not thinking outside the box.
06-13-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

Did someone challenge you to dream up silly...

Did someone challenge you to dream up silly reasons why derailleur technology will suddenly reverse course?
06-11-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 741
Posted By tomato coupe

Poaching is such a pejorative term. I prefer...

Poaching is such a pejorative term. I prefer pirating -- it sounds happy and fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

You may eliminate some "tried it, no thanks"...

You may eliminate some "tried it, no thanks" situations, but you'd also eliminate some "it works well enough for me" situations. For instance, even though I no longer use tubeless for narrow, higher...
06-11-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 741
Posted By tomato coupe

Over $10,000 will get you a free entry into most...

Over $10,000 will get you a free entry into most events, as long as you wear an expensive jersey, are a member of the ADA, and know the secret handshake.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, definitely. Ironically, you might actually...

Yeah, definitely. Ironically, you might actually need to put more sealant in high pressure narrow tires, because you lose a lot of sealant before the pressure drops enough to let it do its job.
06-11-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,911
Posted By tomato coupe

The deer urine is for hunting??? Oh crap. I guess...

The deer urine is for hunting??? Oh crap. I guess that's why I've been dropping everyone so easily lately.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

Why not?

Why not?
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 741
Posted By tomato coupe

I think that's a question for the organizers.

I think that's a question for the organizers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

I was just recounting my experience with...

I was just recounting my experience with narrow(er) tubeless -- the original motivation really isn't relevant.
06-10-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

Probably because your opinions are misinformed...

Probably because your opinions are misinformed and they're being used in an attempt to support prior silly statements.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,562
Posted By tomato coupe

You really need to get your facts straight. As...

You really need to get your facts straight. As stated, they were not charged with lewd behavior ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

No.

No.
06-10-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, the cycling industry is continuing down the...

Yeah, the cycling industry is continuing down the path to electronic shifting because they have read that people on online forums think it's inevitable.

You're wasting a lot of spaghetti and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

25 mm at 80-85 psi.

25 mm at 80-85 psi.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,041
Posted By tomato coupe

This is my experience. I gave up on tubeless for...

This is my experience. I gave up on tubeless for narrower, higher pressure tires because punctures often just resulted in sealant showers. For wider tires, however, tubeless works as advertised.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,640
Posted By tomato coupe

Only if you're racing against him and he's...

Only if you're racing against him and he's planning his tactics.
06-10-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 2,391
Posted By tomato coupe

I think 4 persons tandems are made by the same...

I think 4 persons tandems are made by the same company that makes 4-wheeled tricycles.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,562
Posted By tomato coupe

No. The root cause of their arrest was, by their...

No. The root cause of their arrest was, by their own admission, that they violated a local ordinance by being naked in the parking lot of a restaurant.
06-10-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 2,391
Posted By tomato coupe

Not using an annoying tone might be an effective...

Not using an annoying tone might be an effective way to avoid annoying other people.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,074
Posted By tomato coupe

So which is it -- are they in your price range or...

So which is it -- are they in your price range or are they too expensive?
06-10-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

Like your previous post, this doesn't add any...

Like your previous post, this doesn't add any support for your unrealistic prediction.

In this case it's not just a sentiment for older technology, it's a prediction that we will return to older...
06-10-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

Non linear change is not the same as regression.

Non linear change is not the same as regression.
06-10-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

But there isn’t a push to go back to earlier...

But there isn’t a push to go back to earlier technology with cars, as you’re predicting with derailleurs going back to mechanical.
06-10-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

I think it's safe to say that it's very unlikely...

I think it's safe to say that it's very unlikely this will happen within 25 years, and virtually impossible that there will be a complete reversal in 3 years.
06-10-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 780
Posted By tomato coupe

Even with those constraints it should be smart...

Even with those constraints it should be smart enough to generate a longer route for a 40 mile request than it does for a 20 mile request, when given the same starting point, ride profile, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,640
Posted By tomato coupe

Maybe. But, would an AI write something as bad as...

Maybe. But, would an AI write something as bad as this?


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Or this?
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06-09-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

Large enough to attract major players would mean...

Large enough to attract major players would mean it's not really a niche market.
06-09-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,464
Posted By tomato coupe

Believe it. Larry lives where food banks have...

Believe it. Larry lives where food banks have lobster and caviar.
06-09-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

It does. If one person in the peloton shifts,...

It does. If one person in the peloton shifts, everybody's gears shift at the same time. That's why you have breakaways in bike racing -- riders are just trying to get out of range of other racers'...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,562
Posted By tomato coupe

Funny, it seems to be a UK thing:

Funny, it seems to be a UK thing:
06-09-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,519
Posted By tomato coupe

My wife likes to cross chain. Can you post more...

My wife likes to cross chain. Can you post more information about this group?
06-09-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,036
Posted By tomato coupe

You should consult a numerologist before you go...

You should consult a numerologist before you go with that combo.
06-09-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,464
Posted By tomato coupe

You're an enabler.

You're an enabler.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 09:20 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,562
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 515
Posted By tomato coupe

No.

No.
06-08-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,581
Posted By tomato coupe

But the name on the stem matches the name on the...

But the name on the stem matches the name on the frame -- that's the most important thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,562
Posted By tomato coupe

You can find statistics that support anything. ...

You can find statistics that support anything. For instance, in 2020 CA hate crime rates were 1.3x ND rates, in 2021 CA hate crime rates were way below ND rates, and in 2022 CA hate crime rates were...
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