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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,529
Posted By bikecrate

This reminds me of the time a large group of...

This reminds me of the time a large group of motorcyclist came up behind me in the city. I looked over and this was a legit motorcycle gang as opposed to doctors and lawyers riding around on their...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By bikecrate

Thank you. Blue's my favorite.

Thank you. Blue's my favorite.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By bikecrate

Got to spend some quality time with my RVR in the...

Got to spend some quality time with my RVR in the Ocala Nat Forest. 2 rides were 1/3 paved and 2/3 forest roads. 1 ride was all paved, but hilly so I could see how it did on inclines. Overall, I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

From last month riding around Ybor City early...

From last month riding around Ybor City early Sunday morning. This is the party district. Weekend nights it is packed. Eerie to see it so deserted. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,482
Posted By bikecrate

I started watching the TDF with Paul and Phil....

I started watching the TDF with Paul and Phil. Certainly, won't be the same anymore. I think he got better with Bob. He kept Phil on track.

I wonder who the replacement will be? It seems Christian...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By bikecrate

First ride report... This was on pavement in...

First ride report...
This was on pavement in the big city. I knew this ride would not be typical due to orientating myself to the bike and making periodic adjustments. This mostly involved the seat...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By bikecrate

Thanks for the responses. Seems to be a lot of...

Thanks for the responses. Seems to be a lot of discussion about the weight. Personally, I'm not too concerned. This was a purchase largely driven by price point. I included the information in case...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 908
Posted By bikecrate

Another New Bike Advice Thread - The Final Chapter (I Got My Bike)

Continuation of the saga from these threads...

Part 1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1295932-another-new-bike-advice-thread.html)

Part 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By bikecrate

Nope. Those wheel would raise the price to over...

Nope. Those wheel would raise the price to over $4,300. Picture was for demonstration purposes only. I meant to say I was getting the standard wheels. They are DT Swiss.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By bikecrate

Duh on me. I meant wheels. :)

Duh on me. I meant wheels. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By bikecrate

So I was seduced by the Obed sales rep and...

So I was seduced by the Obed sales rep and stopped wringing my hands and made the committment on the RVR. Should look something like this....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By bikecrate

Thanks, I knew I forgot something.

Thanks, I knew I forgot something.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By bikecrate

Another New Bike Advice Thread - The Sequel

I'm back with a little better idea of what I want in a bike. The kind of riding I do is typically some miles on paved roads and then turn off into the forest and ride on crushed limestone roads...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,382
Posted By bikecrate

Obed frames are CF BTW.

Obed frames are CF BTW.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,382
Posted By bikecrate

I was communicating with them and it is 4 weeks...

I was communicating with them and it is 4 weeks plus a few days to ship.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,382
Posted By bikecrate

I've been on a bike hunt too. I had not heard...

I've been on a bike hunt too. I had not heard about this brand, Obed, before, but it looks like they are part of the same manufacturing group based in TN that does Lightspeed. They have an endurance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,165
Posted By bikecrate

Kaboom! Derailleur Failure

I was out for a bike ride last weekend when I started to hear a kind of tick-ting noise. I thought it might be the chain in need of lube. Everything seemed to be working fine, so I kept going. About...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,558
Posted By bikecrate

From Garth Marenghi's Darkplace the world's...

From Garth Marenghi's Darkplace the world's "greatest" bike chase scene. Featuring Matthew Holness, Richard Ayoade and some guy in a bad ape suit.
https://youtu.be/kZQz3dbn0Pk
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By bikecrate

Thanks for some good feedback here. I think the...

Thanks for some good feedback here. I think the problem is I haven't really thought about what I want. Premature posting on my part, but you all have given me some things to think about.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By bikecrate

Relaxed. I think I'm going to go with the Giant....

Relaxed. I think I'm going to go with the Giant. If anything I can put my hands on it and test ride before buying.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By bikecrate

Another New Bike Advice Thread

My rear derailluer snapped off this weekend on my 2012 Jamis steel bike. I'm not sure if I have any other damage, but was already considering upgrading to a new bike before this happened. I'm no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,446
Posted By bikecrate

Its harder to punch fans with the gloves on. ...

Its harder to punch fans with the gloves on.
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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-19-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,853
Posted By bikecrate

That site has always been hit or miss. HBO Max...

That site has always been hit or miss. HBO Max has been covering the Eurosport races and Peacock most of the other big races including TDF and Vuelta (later). I haven't had as much use for Tiz...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

Also went on a short trail next to the ill-fated...

Also went on a short trail next to the ill-fated cross FL canal. Dryer, but lots of roots hidden by fallen leaves....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

Truth! This is another part of the Caravelle...

Truth! This is another part of the Caravelle Ranch WMA. Usually this is the sweet spot of the year to ride back here. The hunters are gone and the summer rains haven't flooded it. However, it has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,032
Posted By bikecrate

This thread reminds me of a place in central FL...

This thread reminds me of a place in central FL called Spook Hill. Supposedly, cars will appear to roll backwards up the hill. There were some BS energy vortex paranormal things written about it, but...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-19-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,492
Posted By bikecrate

I've ridden several times around Fernandina Beach...

I've ridden several times around Fernandina Beach and St. Augustine on vacation. Beautiful areas. Sadly, the only time I've been hit by a car was in a bike lane on Amelia Is. Left hooked. Bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,492
Posted By bikecrate

I have lived in the Tampa Bay area since I was 6...

I have lived in the Tampa Bay area since I was 6 years old in the 70's. It used to be paradise here. Underpopulated and nice weather year round. The amount of people who have moved here is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

Back to biking in the woods at Caravelle Ranch...

Back to biking in the woods at Caravelle Ranch WMA this past weekend.
Three times the road was blocked by fallen trees. In two cases the trees were partially on fire. A prescribed burn had been...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-01-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,772
Posted By bikecrate

I would have turned right on the road marked E90,...

I would have turned right on the road marked E90, turned my bike a bit perpendicular in the OL around where that triangle grass shape is, so I could have a better view of both lanes. Then when it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,960,279
Posted By bikecrate

Mildly wacky...1st problem. The writer of the ad...

Mildly wacky...1st problem. The writer of the ad calls it a Eurosport 5 three times. Yet in the picture provided it clearly says Eurotour 5 on the frame. 2nd problem. How is it were saving $500+ just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,803
Posted By bikecrate

I made that. I can't believe you guys remember...

I made that. I can't believe you guys remember it. I checked my hard drive to see if I saved it, but no.
Wait, I pulled it out of the old baby bolts thread. Was it this you were talking about? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

An earlier post with skid marks on the road...

An earlier post with skid marks on the road reminded me of this scene from my last bike ride. Some yahoos did a donut and knocked down the stop sign. Sorry not quite empty road, but this is the best...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,365
Posted By bikecrate

Florida is pretty flat, but can have some hills...

Florida is pretty flat, but can have some hills where I ride around the Ocala Nat Forest. One part of SR 19 you are either going up or going down. There is one area where the Juniper Wayside Park...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

I was riding around Caravelle Ranch WMA not too...

I was riding around Caravelle Ranch WMA not too long ago. Hot day. Lots of biting flies and cow pies.
Deserted except for herds of deer and cows....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,504
Posted By bikecrate

I would try and contact the bike company again...

I would try and contact the bike company again and tell them you will pursue a charge back if they don't cancel the order and refund the money. If they still refuse, I would ask them for their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 154,167
Posted By bikecrate

Proof that Santa vacations in Florida during the...

Proof that Santa vacations in Florida during the off season.
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,534
Posted By bikecrate

I broke my arm while riding in the third grade. I...

I broke my arm while riding in the third grade. I made it home on my own.

As an adult I have had three major crashes. On the first one the frame was cracked by a left hooking car. The second I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,867
Posted By bikecrate

I wonder if there is a correlation between the...

I wonder if there is a correlation between the rise of loose pack dog attacks and economic uncertainties. Animal shelters are being overwhelmed by people returning their pets they adopted during the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 706
Posted By bikecrate

Closed out the month pretty well. Two weekends...

Closed out the month pretty well. Two weekends ago I was in the Ocala Nat Forest. Only got in one ride on Sunday. Lost my bottle cap along the way and added a couple more miles looking for it. 44...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 706
Posted By bikecrate

Did some riding around south Tampa this past...

Did some riding around south Tampa this past weekend. Similar rides each day for 40 miles each. Also, did my after work 27 miles Tuesday and will again this Thursday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,192
Posted By bikecrate

I have a similar problem. I call it my frog body....

I have a similar problem. I call it my frog body. Long arms and legs, but short torso. I went with bibs to replace the shorts. I measured the back of a jersey that fits from the neck line to waist...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

More fun in the Ocala Nat. Forest for July 4th...

More fun in the Ocala Nat. Forest for July 4th week.

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Empty road behind....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 706
Posted By bikecrate

I took a week off in the Ocala Nat Forest for the...

I took a week off in the Ocala Nat Forest for the July 4th holiday. Got in 5 bikes rides. Cookie cutter summer weather. Wind out of the south around 3 mph and warm. The terrain was the usual mix of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By bikecrate

I was back in Tampa this past weekend. I rode to...

I was back in Tampa this past weekend. I rode to the Upper Tampa Bay trail for 40 miles on Saturday. Sunday did my Picnic to Davis Is. route for another 40 miles. The weather man said it would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 9,402
Posted By bikecrate

People don't general yell from cars here. Usually...

People don't general yell from cars here. Usually I can't understand them anyways. I give them the shrugged shoulders didn't understand gesture. There has been a slight uptick in people just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By bikecrate

I did go out last Tuesday for my 27 mile after...

I did go out last Tuesday for my 27 mile after work ride. Something silly and something serious happened. On the silly side...I dropped my water bottle and it rolled straight into a storm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By bikecrate

I went out two weekends ago on Sunday. Did a nice...

I went out two weekends ago on Sunday. Did a nice ride out to Flatwoods park and back for 44 miles. This Saturday went to Weedon Is. for 40 miles. Sunday rode the Courtney Campbell Parkway trail to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,758
Posted By bikecrate

I try to avoid reflective building windows when I...

I try to avoid reflective building windows when I ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,113
Posted By bikecrate

It's pretty big, over 600 square miles. This is...

It's pretty big, over 600 square miles. This is Marjorie Kennan Rawlings (The Yearling) territory.

The section of the forest I usually ride in is north of Lake Kerr. I have a gravel bike with 700...
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