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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 304
Posted By badger1

Agree. When I built up my project bike (a 2010...

Agree. When I built up my project bike (a 2010 Specialized Sirrus, sadly stolen) in 2011 I put the 8.4s on it, paired with Avid SD7 levers* and XT cables. Those brakes worked perfectly, stayed in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 790
Posted By badger1

My favourite Defeet socks; ancient, but still...

My favourite Defeet socks; ancient, but still have 'em. Present from Mrs. Badger.:D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 790
Posted By badger1

1. Specialized Roubaix Pro tires (the 30/32...

1. Specialized Roubaix Pro tires (the 30/32 ones): great combination of light weight, suppleness, durability, and grip for my purposes.
2. Specialized Avatar saddle (the one that came with Ti...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 192
Posted By badger1

Iride01 gave you a reasonable, nuanced response,...

Iride01 gave you a reasonable, nuanced response, as did veganbikes. Your immediate replies to both were at once impertinent and sarcastic. Grow up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By badger1

To answer the claim in your thread title (the...

To answer the claim in your thread title (the rest is nonsense): incorrect.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By badger1

Did the same, in the Spring of this year. Not on...

Did the same, in the Spring of this year. Not on your scale, but I had a complete drivetrain, wheel set, two brake sets, and other bits and pieces laying around that I was never going to use. To the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By badger1

Yep; absolutely ridiculous. The message is...

Yep; absolutely ridiculous. The message is directed (second person, direct address) to the owners/managers of "nonprofit/co-op shops". Whoever this person is/whatever this organization is, they/it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,898
Posted By badger1

I have been using a dedicated 1x set up since...

I have been using a dedicated 1x set up since 2019: narrow/wide chainring; clutched derailleur. The chain has never 'fallen off' the chainring.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-14-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By badger1

I think the problem might be at your end, i.e....

I think the problem might be at your end, i.e. something to do with your os? Not an issue with Mac/Safari, afaik.

FWIW, I have to use stupid Microsoft 'Edge' or whatever its called for my work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,772
Posted By badger1

Have you released the cable tension on the front?...

Have you released the cable tension on the front? If all else is failing, just do that: loosen the bolt that clamps the inner cable to the other brake arm. You could also just turn the barrel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,772
Posted By badger1

... but just for fun, correct! Took less time...

... but just for fun, correct! Took less time than typing this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmpf23e6vFY
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,772
Posted By badger1

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/228x221/molehills_be03bf9bd6f42c3ef390b22cd185ee6fbc7460c7.jpeg
Applies to many, many recent threads.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

A great cover of De Do Do Do ... ...

A great cover of De Do Do Do ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Wa39GAss4
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Damn ... beat me to it!

Damn ... beat me to it!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

We have about a hectare (2ish acres). Neighbors...

We have about a hectare (2ish acres). Neighbors either side; one permanent, the other seasonal. Another seasonal just across the road. Our barn was built in the 1850s, the house in 1884-6....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Truth! Remarkable.

Truth! Remarkable.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Heh! Could be ... who knows?! He does claim to be...

Heh! Could be ... who knows?! He does claim to be a compatriot. Wonder where he is ... awol again.

Just trying to beat the place into shape. The heavy lifting is done by our 'guy' here locally,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Thanks, TMonk -- I try to capture the spirit of...

Thanks, TMonk -- I try to capture the spirit of the place with my little iphone mini! Just one more (for now) -- a few hours later today, low-ish tide....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Brush clearing success. Mulching has been...

Brush clearing success. Mulching has been accomplished. The brown area extending back to the tree line was a solid mass of 2-3ft bush 3 weeks ago. Now it shall become lawn....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

20C here today; 73% humidity; ocean breeze. Just...

20C here today; 73% humidity; ocean breeze. Just about perfect. Today at high-ish tide:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

I vaguely remember car 'keys' ... maybe two cars...

I vaguely remember car 'keys' ... maybe two cars ago? Haven't had car 'keys' since 2015. I know there is a vestigial one hidden somewhere inside the current fob thingy. No idea how to get it out of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,292
Posted By badger1

Not necessarily, at least not to any significant...

Not necessarily, at least not to any significant degree. Depends in large part on how the bikes are set up, and again ... rider preference and objectives for the ride. If I were interested in doing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,292
Posted By badger1

Yes; three times, in my case. No issues at all....

Yes; three times, in my case. No issues at all. People have ridden and continue to ride tens of thousands of kms. on straight (flat) bars: across country, around the world; Alaska to Patagonia ......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 698
Posted By badger1

That characterization of the intellectual...

That characterization of the intellectual processes behind these threads/posts is debatable, but yes ... 'General Cycling' as the new Twitter X.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,706
Posted By badger1

Leave? No; I quite like this place. Where else...

Leave? No; I quite like this place. Where else could one find useful/friendly/genuine cycling-related discussion intertwined with stretches of pure (if often unintentional) comedy gold?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,706
Posted By badger1

No, this will not do. Must try harder!:)

No, this will not do. Must try harder!:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,706
Posted By badger1

I'm sure you are. You are doing very well indeed,...

I'm sure you are. You are doing very well indeed, but happy to help out a little. Here are just a few of the many time-honoured Biek Formz themes guaranteed to get things rolling:

1. "I passed a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Ugh; best wishes! FWIW, very likely be fine. I...

Ugh; best wishes! FWIW, very likely be fine. I had one on my face removed surgically a few years ago -- biopsy confirmed squamous cell. Site healed up fine, and no issues at all since.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

or ... "Don't fish off your own dock."...

or ... "Don't fish off your own dock." (proverbial)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By badger1

Thank you! One holds oneself to a high standard...

Thank you! One holds oneself to a high standard in these matters; it's nice when one's efforts are appreciated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By badger1

I did. My inner schoolboy will not be stopped!

I did. My inner schoolboy will not be stopped!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,010
Posted By badger1

I can't get past the trade name of the product...

I can't get past the trade name of the product mentioned in the original post. Had me giggling.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

:( Best wishes from the GWN, Trsnrtr.

:( Best wishes from the GWN, Trsnrtr.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 660
Posted By badger1

Though I would not want one (not a drop bar/race...

Though I would not want one (not a drop bar/race bike person), I think it is a lovely bike, and kudos to Colnago for producing it. There just is something about the 'traditional' and clean look of it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,500
Posted By badger1

I recall very clearly Cronkite weeping when...

I recall very clearly Cronkite weeping when announcing JFK's death.
#callmeveryoldboomer
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,500
Posted By badger1

Neither did Phil. No matter; all part of the...

Neither did Phil. No matter; all part of the charm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,500
Posted By badger1

I'm a fan; I'll miss him, especially his...

I'm a fan; I'll miss him, especially his Yogi-isms.

"It's a challenging course full of uphill climbs and downhill descents."
"He will finish as far ahead of the field as they are behind him."
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Slowly beating the place into shape. We'll get...

Slowly beating the place into shape. We'll get there
... eventually.
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By badger1

Morning's mowing and brush hogging activities...

Morning's mowing and brush hogging activities complete at Badger Manor.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,697
Posted By badger1

In the mtb world, Bike magazine was very good up...

In the mtb world, Bike magazine was very good up until around 2017 -- especially the five years or so during which Brice Minnigh was editor. After '17 it limped on for a little while, and lost its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

Some posts in this thread might suggest that,...

Some posts in this thread might suggest that, yes.
Not mine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

In fact it's been some time since we did the trek...

In fact it's been some time since we did the trek to Florida; haven't been down there since 2019. For that matter, haven't crossed the border since then. Attitudes on both sides might be different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

Fair enough! Experiences can differ. In our case,...

Fair enough! Experiences can differ. In our case, most of our positive interactions with border officials have been with U.S. immigration (on our way to Florida). Go figure!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

It's even worse for us (Canadians) returning to...

It's even worse for us (Canadians) returning to Canada and trying to clear customs. The working assumption appears to be that we are all criminals attempting to subvert any and all restrictions....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

I believe it is a formal requirement for the job,...

I believe it is a formal requirement for the job, yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

I can think of two reasons (related). First, I...

I can think of two reasons (related). First, I believe (could be wrong) that Canyon U.S. is a full distributor; that is, Canyon bikes are brought into the U.S. from Germany by the distributor, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

This is an interesting discussion -- I've...

This is an interesting discussion -- I've considered ordering a Canyon in the past, but found that the direct-to-customer pricing while initially attractive does start to inflate rapidly (as you've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,265
Posted By badger1

Will Canyon allow you to do that -- order the...

Will Canyon allow you to do that -- order the bike from canyon.ca with a shipping/delivery address in the States? If it's the Roadlite you've been discussing, that bike is not available for order...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,950
Posted By badger1

I don't know why the op finds this so difficult...

I don't know why the op finds this so difficult to understand -- assuming, of course, that the obtuseness is not a deliberate ruse*. Full explanations have been given, and yet here we still are.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,950
Posted By badger1

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