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06-11-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,023
Posted By aplcr0331

“Because after the finish all the suffering turns...

“Because after the finish all the suffering turns to memories of pleasure, and the greater the suffering, the greater the pleasure. That is Nature’s payback to riders for the homage they pay her by...
03-14-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,436
Posted By aplcr0331

1. Wind 2. Wind 3. Rain I don’t ride in...

1. Wind
2. Wind
3. Rain

I don’t ride in temps under 50, so no worries about snow and ice. And since I ride a ROAD bike, cars are no worry either I’m right where I’m supposed to be… so ****...
03-14-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,718
Posted By aplcr0331

I’m kinda new to riding with only 18,000 miles...

I’m kinda new to riding with only 18,000 miles ridden…but those were all without any tools…or $20 bills. No saddle bag or handlebar weed bag either.

My spare tube, tire lever, CO2 inflator, and...
10-29-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By aplcr0331

Been using the Varia for 6 years now, worked...

Been using the Varia for 6 years now, worked great with all Wahoo’s.
10-10-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By aplcr0331

This is pretty popular… ...

This is pretty popular…

https://wandrer.earth/

Connects to Strava, seems to integrate decently.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,769
Posted By aplcr0331

Must have been years ago. They don’t do it that...

Must have been years ago. They don’t do it that way now. You can skip the measurements part and pick whatever size you want. They don’t “make” you take their size recommendations. Nor do they use 56...
05-01-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,971
Posted By aplcr0331

I quit relying on motivation. If I were motivated...

I quit relying on motivation. If I were motivated I would have been on the bike for the last 9 months. Personally I need to be disciplined to get up and ride to work. I always feel better doing it,...
01-13-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 30,121
Posted By aplcr0331

No kidding. That's like saying a Porsche 911 is...

No kidding. That's like saying a Porsche 911 is not designed to haul a cord of wood. Captain obvious is obvisouly not too bright.


I have a bike I paid about $1,000 for and I don't put fenders on...
01-12-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 310,180
Posted By aplcr0331

OK, thanks for the tips. I'll make sure to watch...

OK, thanks for the tips. I'll make sure to watch the chain length. I'm thinking I might take the current chain on my bike and move it to the trainer. That way I'm running a new chain with the new...
01-12-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 310,180
Posted By aplcr0331

I have a 2019 rim brake Cannondale SuperSix (the...

I have a 2019 rim brake Cannondale SuperSix (the last of the traditional ones not the new faster aero one with dropped seatstays) with Shimano R7000 FD and RD (it's the long cage one the GS model)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 14,125
Posted By aplcr0331

Every time I start a new sport, activity, job I...

Every time I start a new sport, activity, job I also tell people who've been doing it for much longer than I have to stuff their insight, experience, and knowledge up their ass and let them know...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,202
Posted By aplcr0331

Getting fatter and riding less. Just like I...

Getting fatter and riding less. Just like I planned.
06-22-22, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 957
Posted By aplcr0331

What are your top 5 recommendations for Cycling...

What are your top 5 recommendations for Cycling Weekly's next article?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,422
Posted By aplcr0331

Wow. That's some pretty impressive battery life! ...

Wow. That's some pretty impressive battery life!

Doesn't look like there's much there as far as other innovations. Perhaps the multi band GPS stuff and USB-C is what people are looking for? The...
06-08-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 18,687
Posted By aplcr0331

As noted that's not the 2022 Giro. For the 2022...

As noted that's not the 2022 Giro. For the 2022 Giro all the team bikes are disc brake. That last ones that stayed mostly on rim brake was Ineo with their Dogmas. However they switched to disc brakes...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,749
Posted By aplcr0331

Minimum is 32F and I can usually make it home as...

Minimum is 32F and I can usually make it home as long as it’s 100F or less.

We had an awful heat wave last year and I rode home in 106F temps. I went S L O W! My usual time home is around 70...
06-07-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 18,687
Posted By aplcr0331

Yep, for sure...good point and well taken.

Yep, for sure...good point and well taken.
06-07-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 18,687
Posted By aplcr0331

Damn...didn't know we were presenting a thesis in...

Damn...didn't know we were presenting a thesis in front of the dissertation research committee. Better tighten up my spelling and grammar for my judgmental peers. Whoah.



Jesus.
06-07-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 18,687
Posted By aplcr0331

Even after years and years with thousands of...

Even after years and years with thousands of threads about "brakes" it's still disappoints me that cyclists are so vain and only concerned about image. I had hope that some of the older cyclists...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 588,294
Posted By aplcr0331

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/cannondale_may_2022_b99ba46a7d4bd5851f4c837b62b9c4c154395a88.jpg
2016 Cannondale SuperSix Evo
05-24-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,578
Posted By aplcr0331

That seems like a decent deal. If it fits...

That seems like a decent deal. If it fits reasonbly well and you like the way it looks (i.e. you'll want to ride the thing) then I'd get it. I have a 2016 Cannondale and have ridden at weights up to...
05-24-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,649
Posted By aplcr0331

We don't have too many Tesla's around here and...

We don't have too many Tesla's around here and the ones I've seen have never given me any issues. I get so few close passes or problems with cars that I don't pay too much attention to them. But the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,241
Posted By aplcr0331

I’m too dumb to index my gears and adjust my...

I’m too dumb to index my gears and adjust my derailleur’s on my own, so I just let the LBS do it. They’re good at their jobs so I’ve never dropped a chain. Been riding Shimano R7000 for thee years...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,443
Posted By aplcr0331

After his switch to rim brakes Wilco was able to...

After his switch to rim brakes Wilco was able to get 4th on todays stage!

Rim brake for life!…

<whispers>

oh? Still rode those blades of death?

nevermind…
05-17-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By aplcr0331

Try tiz-cycling.io

Try tiz-cycling.io
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,443
Posted By aplcr0331

He also said he had a sore back. By the way...

He also said he had a sore back.

By the way his teammate actually won the stage...Wonder what kind of brakes was he using?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,059
Posted By aplcr0331

This is your social, financial, sexual, mental,...

This is your social, financial, sexual, mental, and all encompassing bike hobby...not hers. I felt like I was reading a GANTT chart looking at your post. I'm guessing you might overwhelm her a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,087
Posted By aplcr0331

I have a nice Lezyne pump that fits in my jersey...

I have a nice Lezyne pump that fits in my jersey pocket next to a specialized road tube spool. Had a flat this weekend and used the pump for about half the airing of the tire and used the CO2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,964
Posted By aplcr0331

Wow, quality work for sure! But that is one...

Wow, quality work for sure!

But that is one ugly bike and as others have mentioned the colors don't look good together at all.

Hopefully you come back and show pictures when it's all built up...
06-23-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,952
Posted By aplcr0331

Here's the dope tattoo you get when you picked up...

Here's the dope tattoo you get when you picked up cycling 2 years ago and "found your life purpose".
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,117
Posted By aplcr0331

I have these on my Cannondale now. I bought them...

I have these on my Cannondale now. I bought them from a gentleman who was giving up outdoor riding. I paid 100 pounds for them back in 2019.

Great wheel, pretty light, spin fast, the hub is loud...
06-17-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By aplcr0331

Whats the $20 for?

Whats the $20 for?
06-17-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,376
Posted By aplcr0331

If you're out on the road with traffic this is...

If you're out on the road with traffic this is the only answer. Contrasting colors for the win...I'd rather look like a fat clown (and I do) and get "noticed" by sleepy drivers in their Brodozers so...
06-17-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By aplcr0331

I get it. I'm able to call my wife or two of my...

I get it. I'm able to call my wife or two of my sons who will come get me. I'm adverse to carrying a bunch of stuff on the bike anyway. I use Shimano chains and have never had one break, (knocks on...
06-16-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,061
Posted By aplcr0331

I've never carried a chain tool on my rides. Are...

I've never carried a chain tool on my rides. Are you experiencing problems with your chain coming undone or breaking?

I'm guessing there's a nifty Park Tool that will fit in a bag if needed.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,517
Posted By aplcr0331

Like you say, one density doesn't fit all. I'm...

Like you say, one density doesn't fit all. I'm 242lbs (as of this morning...jfc) and I prefer a way less dense Chamois. Can't stand the overly thick ones. Less dense and not as wide (too wide a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,517
Posted By aplcr0331

Whatever you do; Don't get any Voler bibs with...

Whatever you do; Don't get any Voler bibs with their green Chamois. I've tried dozens of types of bibs and the only ones I HATED we a pair of Voler with the green Chamois. Horrific. I'm guessing, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,920
Posted By aplcr0331

Oh don't be a fuddy duddy. You think if we all...

Oh don't be a fuddy duddy. You think if we all just rode at 8mph and happily waved at all the *******s in their brodozers that they would all of the sudden be nice to us?

Stop with the the...
06-14-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By aplcr0331

I remember when this happened (kind of local to...

I remember when this happened (kind of local to me)....it was 5 years ago.

A few years after this we had a mountain biker get killed by a Cougar on the west side of Washington State.
06-12-21, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,780
Posted By aplcr0331

Depends on how hard you ride. Toodling around?...

Depends on how hard you ride. Toodling around? Water. Is it hot; add in some Nuun.

Hard sustained efforts over 2 hours? Take in about 60-90 grams per hour or more.

Carbs are legalized doping.
...
06-11-21, 09:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,247
Posted By aplcr0331

You can control the radar AND the light from the...

You can control the radar AND the light from the head unit? I’ve got Wahoo and all we can control is the radar. Garmin units can turn off the light and still get radar warnings (which would be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,471
Posted By aplcr0331

I'm the same way when it comes to minor...

I'm the same way when it comes to minor adjustments it seems. Same with saddles, I did try a Brooks for a while but was too impatient with it but most other saddles I used I could get along with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,969
Posted By aplcr0331

Depending on your location I'm willing to bet...

Depending on your location I'm willing to bet there's a local person making steel bikes. We have one in my small/medium sized city (Elephant Bikes) and you can often get custom geometry that way as...
06-08-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,638
Posted By aplcr0331

Did 75 miles and 7,100 feet of climbing Saturday...

Did 75 miles and 7,100 feet of climbing Saturday and unfortunately got stuck near the top of the mountain in a nasty wind and hail storm.

Been sick now for 3 days...ugh...went way to deep.
...
06-04-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,275
Posted By aplcr0331

I was with you on Facebook until I moved...

I was with you on Facebook until I moved overseas. Then I got on expat Facebook forums for the area I was moving too and the up to date information was invaluable to me and my families move. I get...
06-03-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 34,590
Posted By aplcr0331

I ride whichever bike gives me the most social...

I ride whichever bike gives me the most social smugness capital.

Here's my process...I research at least 50 years of history for every bike I consider buying. I get a list of the top 25 executives...
06-03-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,275
Posted By aplcr0331

O/T but not really; I was working in a SCIF...

O/T but not really;

I was working in a SCIF (fancy name for a building where TS work is done for the DoD) and there as a contractor in there installing a VTC. I was in there getting network...
06-03-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,428
Posted By aplcr0331

Goal when riding should be to replace every...

Goal when riding should be to replace every calorie you burn. Whether through drink (gatorade, scratch, gu, SiS, etc.) or from foods (bars, gels, etc.) but that's only for longer ride...over 2 hours...
06-03-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,638
Posted By aplcr0331

Did my long commutes yesterday; 31.9 going in and...

Did my long commutes yesterday; 31.9 going in and 33.4 coming home. It was 97 degrees and that's the hottest temperature ride I've done in over 3 years. My HR was elevated...despite not pushing hard...
06-03-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 11,412
Posted By aplcr0331

No goals for May...tired of setting goals and...

No goals for May...tired of setting goals and failing (especially with weight). So I'm just out here winging it.

MAY
Miles = 562
Elevation = 31,468
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