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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,751
Posted By rsbob

I ride a tandem with Uri Geller and he shifts...

I ride a tandem with Uri Geller and he shifts with his mind - but keeps bending the forks. Rim shot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By rsbob

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But...

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But if it works….
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 293
Posted By rsbob

Dope in a Pactimo jersey?

Dope in a Pactimo jersey?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By rsbob

From RR.com ...

From RR.com

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The tire you chose has the lowest overall rating of this group.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By rsbob

I really don’t mind spraying the top of my head...

I really don’t mind spraying the top of my head with sunscreen. Have been doing it for a few years. I have never found wicking products cooler than skin exposed to the air. Could be strange that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 321
Posted By rsbob

How about a bike fit?

How about a bike fit?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By rsbob

front vent screening makes total sense. I have...

front vent screening makes total sense. I have some left over window screen material - might be too tightly woven - but could try kluging it in the front vents just for fun. Done. Easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,751
Posted By rsbob

Much appreciated. Will give it another shot -...

Much appreciated. Will give it another shot - probably more viable with Cadence alert turned off. Originally found the feature watching a YouTube but it didn’t go into particulars. thx
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 217
Posted By rsbob

And so, electronic shifting was developed…and it...

And so, electronic shifting was developed…and it was good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,751
Posted By rsbob

But watt 😊 is the logic behind smart drink alert?...

But watt 😊 is the logic behind smart drink alert? Distance + heat index + power + heart rate = drink? I did set it for Smart, but don’t recall seeing it pop up - however, the cadence alert is going...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 542
Posted By rsbob

Love the metric idea. When I hit 70, I’m going in...

Love the metric idea. When I hit 70, I’m going in KMs. Yesterday did 104 KMs and 1,088 meters climbing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 529
Posted By rsbob

You put two new wheels on your bike and...

You put two new wheels on your bike and accomplish two things:

1. Your wheels match
2. You saved a ton of money
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By rsbob

Helmet Bug Catching Season

Four rides and five bugs caught by the helmet. Used to stop, remove shades and helmet to get the thing out of my hair. Now it has become so frequent - unless it’s a bee - I don’t even bother...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 507
Posted By rsbob

You could paint it in ‘camo’ but not use typical...

You could paint it in ‘camo’ but not use typical camo colors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 827
Posted By rsbob

To add to the wash cold and line dry, add one...

To add to the wash cold and line dry, add one more. That goes for jerseys and bibs/shorts. AND saves on your electricity bill.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 325
Posted By rsbob

Plenty of YouTube videos on bike washing - as...

Plenty of YouTube videos on bike washing - as well as anything else
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5,426
Views: 876,688
Posted By rsbob

Your forgot to say, “I’ll be here all week”. :)

Your forgot to say, “I’ll be here all week”. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,277
Posted By rsbob

If I was that anal concerned about my bike I...

If I was that anal concerned about my bike I would get a clear wrap designed for bikes by a company like 3M. I know it exists because a friend of mine completely wrapped his gravel bike. Said it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,751
Posted By rsbob

Phone goes in zip-lock bag. Used the cadence...

Phone goes in zip-lock bag.

Used the cadence alert on the Garmin yesterday. Good if riding flats but a real PITA if doing hard climbs below target (80 RPM) or coasting or stopping. Deactivated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5,426
Views: 876,688
Posted By rsbob

Crappy pic, so use your imagination. Seattle...

Crappy pic, so use your imagination. Seattle with Olympics mountains in background
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 679
Posted By rsbob

check out the vids on YouTube by Jasper Verkuijl....

check out the vids on YouTube by Jasper Verkuijl. He does gravel races and well as multi-stage road in Europe. Quite entertaining from an amateur perspective.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,751
Posted By rsbob

How is having relations with a partner better...

How is having relations with a partner better than by oneself? <-A more than adequate comparison.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 679
Posted By rsbob

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. ...

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. Never a problem. Now stop stalking me, or is it the other way around?

When I finished the ride and was loading the bike on the car (I don’t do 60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By rsbob

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river...

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river arrives. Did almost 64 miles with 3500’ of climbing. One punchy 10th of a mile climb at 14% which I chose to tackle rather than detour around. I find it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 679
Posted By rsbob

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU...

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU tube, tire levers, tire boot, core tool, CO2 and mini pump in jersey pocket. No need for a handlebar bag, it all easily fits in an underseat bag. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,898
Posted By rsbob

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far...

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far behind you. My age still seems surreal. Not regarding e-bikes, but climbing; up until this year, I have relentlessly chased PRs hill climbing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 612
Posted By rsbob

Wow, $54 for Conti 5K ASTRs. Even with a fee for...

Wow, $54 for Conti 5K ASTRs. Even with a fee for shipping, a bargain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,964
Posted By rsbob

I have MANY secrets. Muah ha ha.

I have MANY secrets. Muah ha ha.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,664
Posted By rsbob

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy?...

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy? (My mountain biking companion for 7 years - one helluva great dog). :) He never wore gloves either. Maybe the pros took a page from Eddy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 494
Posted By rsbob

After going into oscillations at 45 mph when a...

After going into oscillations at 45 mph when a large box truck disrupted the air flow of my 60mm wheels, on windy days, I swap out the front wheel for a 32mm. Far less fighting and a lot more stable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,964
Posted By rsbob

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers: ...

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/865x919/img_0181_4d73da584c4fc98214d41520a514a8f043d59d91.jpeg

Can you say ‘error’? Typical max...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 740
Posted By rsbob

I know how to make you feel better. A...

I know how to make you feel better.

A couple of years ago, I bought some new cleats for my new Shimano clipless pedals. The screws provided were not long enough to bite, so I found some longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 639
Posted By rsbob

Yup, bought a friend’s Orbea with only 200 miles...

Yup, bought a friend’s Orbea with only 200 miles on it at a $2,000 discount. It is just a bit smaller than I would like, but put a longer stem and raised the seat post and it is pretty darned good....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,277
Posted By rsbob

Might? The guy is proud of his bike and wants...

Might?
The guy is proud of his bike and wants to admire and protect it, not turn it into a sequel of The Mummy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,706
Posted By rsbob

Hillarious. Very Monty Python-esque

Hillarious. Very Monty Python-esque
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,706
Posted By rsbob

Muy bueno. Thanks

Muy bueno. Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,706
Posted By rsbob

The stripes of excellence? Have gotten to...

The stripes of excellence?

Have gotten to the point where I have to spray my noggin with sunscreen before donning my lid. Maybe I need a wig glued to the inside of the helmet and then shock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,706
Posted By rsbob

Ayup - too big for the p-brain

Ayup - too big for the p-brain
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,664
Posted By rsbob

Waaay too logical and rational. And you forgot...

Waaay too logical and rational. And you forgot shock absorption. Now clean up your act!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,964
Posted By rsbob

Sagattariacorn-ish and under-achieving slacker...

Sagattariacorn-ish and under-achieving slacker wannabe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,840
Posted By rsbob

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By rsbob

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing. ...

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing.

Impending storms or being caught in a downpour can really shave times. I have ‘raced’ many. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 21,388
Views: 5,293,629
Posted By rsbob

32 Oz of OrangeSeal Endurance, Lazer helmet,...

32 Oz of OrangeSeal Endurance, Lazer helmet, Shimano knock-offs for trainer bike, 2 pair aero socks for long haul rides, and a new computer mount. Need to save my pennies for the next haul.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By rsbob

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the...

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the California high/back country when I lived there and lightning storms are no joke. Talk about feeling vulnerable with no place to hide. Think we had aluminum...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5,426
Views: 876,688
Posted By rsbob

What a magnificent picture. Unreal.

What a magnificent picture. Unreal.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,500
Posted By rsbob

Used to ride every weekend, except winter when we...

Used to ride every weekend, except winter when we skied together, with a good buddy. We road many club rides, and organized charity rides and even rode a tandem together. Having company of even one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,674
Posted By rsbob

Unable to upload a pic. The Browse you device...

Unable to upload a pic. The Browse you device button does not respond.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,973
Posted By rsbob

Only? :eek: Faked it today while it rained -...

Only? :eek:

Faked it today while it rained - again. 17 miles with 1300’ with a spike to 2,000 Watts (because ZWIFT screwed up). Watched a French murder mystery series on Netflix to keep from...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,664
Posted By rsbob

I hear that about elbow and knee pads. Finally...

I hear that about elbow and knee pads. Finally graduated to those after too many bruises and blood loss. Never was as good as I thought I could be.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
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.
...
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