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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 42
Posted By rsbob

In the 60s and 70s I had a frame mount pump...

In the 60s and 70s I had a frame mount pump secured by a couple of frame clamps, and that was it. Good only for slow leaks, but then I never did any real distance, just back and forth to school/s.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,172
Posted By rsbob

That’s the goal for many of us old guys. Keep it...

That’s the goal for many of us old guys. Keep it up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 176
Posted By rsbob

I used to before GP 5Ks when glass would get...

I used to before GP 5Ks when glass would get imbedded in tires. Now, and in the past, when I run over glass, I quickly ‘sweep’ the tires with my gloved hand.

Full disclosure: Rear tire flatted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 81
Posted By rsbob

That really sucks. So glad it wasn’t worse. ...

That really sucks. So glad it wasn’t worse. Heal quickly
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 656,593
Posted By rsbob

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

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,661
Posted By rsbob

Yeoch!

Yeoch!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 299
Posted By rsbob

Can’t speak to the other contenders but have...

Can’t speak to the other contenders but have Hunts (60mm) for two years and they are awesome but a bit loud. Never have to announce my presence on a bike path, just coast for a bit. Doesn’t bother...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

Representative Kim Schrier to the rescue of...

Representative Kim Schrier to the rescue of RAMROD. That’s pretty awesome.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 418
Posted By rsbob

Pedestrian Injured on Local MUP - Cyclist Blamed

On the local news tonight there was a segment where a cyclist rang a bell to warn a ped he was going to overtake. The ped moved, and was immediately struck by another cyclist coming from the opposite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 255
Posted By rsbob

Only wear once, then launder. You don’t want...

Only wear once, then launder. You don’t want bacteria buildup assaulting your gentleman parts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 255
Posted By rsbob

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

Good advice. I topped up and over the...

Good advice. I topped up and over the recommended on my other tires. Time to order another bottle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

I heard that RAMROD was cancelled, but you are no...

I heard that RAMROD was cancelled, but you are no doubt more of an authority than my source - not the Redmond Cycling Club.

Did RAMROD twice and after each time swore I would never do it again -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K...

Replaced rear tubeless tire with a new Conti 5K and replaced 4iiii power meter battery/recalibrate/synch with Garmin.

It was a real PITA cleaning all the stuck sealant from the rim. Took about an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 316
Posted By rsbob

Make total sense. Several cities, including the...

Make total sense. Several cities, including the local Sheriff have had bike patrols for years. Saves big money.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

yes indeed to both. And you too? Since the...

yes indeed to both. And you too? Since the highest mileage I have done this year is 50, I plan to take it VERY easy, conserving energy as much as possible so I can finish/finish strong.

I rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

Running is the devil’s spawn. (Written by a...

Running is the devil’s spawn. (Written by a reformed - and often injured runner)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,217
Posted By rsbob

The OP is looking for confirmation of his bias,...

The OP is looking for confirmation of his bias, since he is seeking it out.

After his post immediately above, I sincerely believe he needs to find a different activity. Like walking in a park.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5,412
Views: 873,142
Posted By rsbob

You must be the better looking of the pair. (The...

You must be the better looking of the pair. (The answer is: Of course!)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By rsbob

Did you try Google Earth?

Did you try Google Earth?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

Call of shame

Have a big ride coming up next weekend and decided to do some hills (not like Sierra - who is in a whole different league) and see what the bike needs in advance. First thing I notice is no power...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 405
Posted By rsbob

‘Had a running app for some time that gave me...

‘Had a running app for some time that gave me splits, pace, stride length, total time and time to finish, etc For running it was great for not having to look at a watch, but have the nice lady talk...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 928
Posted By rsbob

I have a two year old white Lazer with MIPs in...

I have a two year old white Lazer with MIPs in large for the price of shipping if the OP is interested. Super light, well ventilated and excellent head protection. Looks like this but is LARGE.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,217
Posted By rsbob

Too lazy to do it, but would be interesting, at...

Too lazy to do it, but would be interesting, at least for me, to see the average number of crashes over an average number of years for the respondents. (Excluding MTBs because everyone knows they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,661
Posted By rsbob

Evidently they didn’t simmer long enough. :D

Evidently they didn’t simmer long enough. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,661
Posted By rsbob

Cheaper than a neurosurgeon. Had a good friend...

Cheaper than a neurosurgeon. Had a good friend many years back take a low speed tumble without a helmet and smacked her noggin so hard, she was unconscious in the ICU for weeks and could never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,543
Posted By rsbob

The evolution of my cycling computing. Think of...

The evolution of my cycling computing. Think of the progression of a monkey gradually becoming an upright man.

Started out with a can mounted on handle bars with a mechanical gear drive to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,716
Posted By rsbob

No silly. But filling them with helium will make...

No silly. But filling them with helium will make you a faster climber.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,661
Posted By rsbob

Fortunately they are UCI mandated.

Fortunately they are UCI mandated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,543
Posted By rsbob

I see HRV as an option but can’t find it on the...

I see HRV as an option but can’t find it on the Connect App. That’s if it is still available. There is no user manual for Connect Ap and the online advice is useless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,543
Posted By rsbob

Wow, if you can scroll FB while riding, you have...

Wow, if you can scroll FB while riding, you have real talent! (Not that you really do it. I hope). This is about as social media as I get.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,555
Posted By rsbob

A friend of mine is so anal fanatical, he uses an...

A friend of mine is so anal fanatical, he uses an ultrasonic cleaner like you would find in a dentist’s office. Then he has a two stage waxing process. And after an hour, he is done. Easy-peasy
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,555
Posted By rsbob

EVERYTHING on BF is taken extremely seriously...

EVERYTHING on BF is taken extremely seriously because this is an extremely serious activity akin to brain surgery. No minutia or quip is too small to be methodically dissected, debated and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,315
Posted By rsbob

Grinding is for coffee beans - an important part...

Grinding is for coffee beans - an important part of cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,543
Posted By rsbob

Don’t see people talking about using back-up...

Don’t see people talking about using back-up battery banks for their iPhones. I would think it would almost be a necessity for those users.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,374
Posted By rsbob

And down the rabbit hole we go once again.

And down the rabbit hole we go once again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 856
Posted By rsbob

Ride each one and see which on fits the best and...

Ride each one and see which on fits the best and has the fewest defects.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 866
Posted By rsbob

I always consult Virginia Tech’s ratings, just...

I always consult Virginia Tech’s ratings, just like I check out Rolling Resistance for tires. I like data to influence decisions especially when it comes to my physical and mental well-being.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,412
Views: 873,142
Posted By rsbob

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride. ...

Heading to the hills. From today’s chilly ride.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,217
Posted By rsbob

Forgot one very unusual crash. Was doing a...

Forgot one very unusual crash.

Was doing a group ride with my buddy on his tandem. We were following a rural road near the Salish Sea (think Seattle) when a white van passes us a bit too close -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,509
Posted By rsbob

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day. ...

26 miles with 1000’ climbing. Low key day.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,661
Posted By rsbob

Don’t need that visual.

Don’t need that visual.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,661
Posted By rsbob

Reminds me of the original cycling gloves. I...

Reminds me of the original cycling gloves. I sported ovals on the back of many hands for years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 248
Posted By rsbob

lmao!

lmao!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 248
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like the story of Goldie Locks and the...

Sounds like the story of Goldie Locks and the Three Beers Bears
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,217
Posted By rsbob

Objection sustained.

Objection sustained.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,217
Posted By rsbob

them: How many years have you been cycling? ...

them:

How many years have you been cycling? Started at age 5 and crashed a lot then. As a dedicated (non-serious) cyclist, 40 years.
How many crashes? As a mountain biker, more than I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,217
Posted By rsbob

Insufficient evidence to substantiate claim of...

Insufficient evidence to substantiate claim of hysteria. Objection overruled.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 248
Posted By rsbob

I am HWP with a long torso at 6’1”, size Medium....

I am HWP with a long torso at 6’1”, size Medium. The straps on the bibs I have bought are so short, they just about give me a chamois wedgie. I have a pair of Black Bibs and the chamois doesn’t work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,374
Posted By rsbob

I have been successfully running these for months...

I have been successfully running these for months - but then they are in GP5Ks which are pretty puncture resistant. And at these prices, when I get a hole that can’t be patched it’s no big deal. ...
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