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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 229
Posted By shelbyfv

This is nuts. Hard to believe any legit fitter...

This is nuts. Hard to believe any legit fitter recommended this. :foo:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 390
Posted By shelbyfv

Sounds as if the organizer is OK with OP showing...

Sounds as if the organizer is OK with OP showing up, paying his fee and riding. Kudos to OP for checking. :thumb: I agree that "poaching" a ride is an a-hole move,
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-12-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 81
Posted By shelbyfv

If you don't get the info you want after a few...

If you don't get the info you want after a few days you might have this moved to MTB. They would have had a longer run of QR disc than Cross bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,723
Posted By shelbyfv

Pondering why someone would buy after market...

Pondering why someone would buy after market wheels for a motorized bike. Aesthetics maybe? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 728
Posted By shelbyfv

Anyone else find it weird that fat shaming is now...

Anyone else find it weird that fat shaming is now condoned on BF? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

Well you had us going, for sure! Kudos for...

Well you had us going, for sure! Kudos for 'fessing up. :thumb: There was a newb in "Road" recently who actually didn't know the difference but went through much dissembling rather than admit it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

You must live near Greenville and ride with the...

You must live near Greenville and ride with the pros. Otherwise, how the heck did you end up riding tubulars?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^ I wondered that as well.:foo: All I can...

^^^ I wondered that as well.:foo: All I can figure is he might be interested in carrying only CO2 since there is no need or opportunity to fix multiple flats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^ You use an adapter then?

^^^ You use an adapter then?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,785
Posted By shelbyfv

Good choice! Lynskey is a legit builder, employs...

Good choice! Lynskey is a legit builder, employs our neighbors and will be there if you need support. With their attractive pricing there is no need to buy a pig in a poke. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By shelbyfv

Velomine does have a good selection and...

Velomine does have a good selection and attractive prices. However, the wheelset I bought from them (years ago) had not been stress relieved and I had to re-tension. Not a huge deal but clearly a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By shelbyfv

It's been many years but I used a pump. Now I'd...

It's been many years but I used a pump. Now I'd use CO2. Two cartridges, just in case. And obviously the spare tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By shelbyfv

When did they stop making those wheels? They...

When did they stop making those wheels? They have to be pretty old. :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,723
Posted By shelbyfv

And since the point of the thread was stirring...

And since the point of the thread was stirring the pot, it seems a good fit, OT.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By shelbyfv

The Straggler, like the Bridge Club mentioned in...

The Straggler, like the Bridge Club mentioned in your Clydes thread, has the obsolete disc/QR frame. The Space Horse is the best of what you are looking at. With All City shutting down you should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 728
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm surprised this is still up. Podium Girls are...

I'm surprised this is still up. Podium Girls are long gone, Lampre Man as well. :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,147
Posted By shelbyfv

Good to see the VAR tool available again. :thumb:

Good to see the VAR tool available again. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 490
Posted By shelbyfv

Hard to visualize this at 12 o'clock. :foo: I...

Hard to visualize this at 12 o'clock. :foo: I agree, take it back to the shop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,273
Posted By shelbyfv

They've already mugged him, just stealthy and...

They've already mugged him, just stealthy and more or less legal.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,632
Posted By shelbyfv

I feel lucky that I'm not easily triggered by the...

I feel lucky that I'm not easily triggered by the idea that someone might have nicer stuff than I do. I've never had the best of anything, AFAIK. Other than my dear wife, obviously.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 229
Posted By shelbyfv

Misplaced noodle?

Misplaced noodle?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By shelbyfv

Why? Had something gone wrong with it?

Why? Had something gone wrong with it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By shelbyfv

Useful update, thanks! :thumb:

Useful update, thanks! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By shelbyfv

I put a lot of effort into a canti to mini V...

I put a lot of effort into a canti to mini V conversion and IMO it was a waste of time and money. Mini Vs have compromises, including reduced clearance and modulation. I suggest researching...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,632
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, but how many would you wear? Looks like...

Yes, but how many would you wear? Looks like over 100 choices but only about 10% aren't clown stuff. Skeletons, tuxedos, old bands, flowers.... Anyway, our club jerseys have been Primal a couple of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By shelbyfv

The time will come for each of us but I'd suggest...

The time will come for each of us but I'd suggest you view it as a process rather than a clean break. You may be tempted by nice weather or boredom to go out for a ride. Don't get rid of your gear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By shelbyfv

Fanboy! Get the hat as well. :thumb:

Fanboy! Get the hat as well. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,273
Posted By shelbyfv

Maybe a 650b conversion?

Maybe a 650b conversion?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,632
Posted By shelbyfv

That's not surprising at all. High end isn't for...

That's not surprising at all. High end isn't for everyone. But kudos for being able to scope everyone's jersey. I usually have tunnel vision, focused on the next killer washout or pothole.:o
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By shelbyfv

What is the weight difference? Will the new...

What is the weight difference? Will the new wheels allow you to use wider tires or are you already limited by frame clearance?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,147
Posted By shelbyfv

And that's why it's good to get in the habit of...

And that's why it's good to get in the habit of always starting opposite the valve. It's no more trouble to do it correctly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,273
Posted By shelbyfv

Respectful? The poor thing lost any sense of...

Respectful? The poor thing lost any sense of shame when it was built with the unfortunate carbon rear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,147
Posted By shelbyfv

For those who just can't do it by hand, the...

For those who just can't do it by hand, the KoolStop Bead Jack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 629
Posted By shelbyfv

They are fine as they come for on the road...

They are fine as they come for on the road repair. At home, use regular patches with glue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 128
Posted By shelbyfv

Maybe TC18 is a paint code? I didn't see it...

Maybe TC18 is a paint code? I didn't see it mentioned on the Bianchi website but I expect they have different sites depending on location. Anyway, I think you can be sure it's nothing to do with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 771
Posted By shelbyfv

Wonder which the OP ended up with?

Wonder which the OP ended up with?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,723
Posted By shelbyfv

Maybe the new bike will be enough encouragement...

Maybe the new bike will be enough encouragement to make the leap.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,723
Posted By shelbyfv

I expect we'd all be interested in what you think...

I expect we'd all be interested in what you think about it when you are able to actually put a leg over a road bike. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,723
Posted By shelbyfv

This has caused OP quite a bit of anxiety. If he...

This has caused OP quite a bit of anxiety. If he bought a half dozen scales and found one that suited it would be cheap relief.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,093
Posted By shelbyfv

The resurrectionist has not returned. :twitchy:

The resurrectionist has not returned. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,632
Posted By shelbyfv

We fat guys don't need to be wearing close...

We fat guys don't need to be wearing close fitting, it's too revealing! The problem is more that if the jersey is large enough for the belly, it's so long it hangs off the butt. :o
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,632
Posted By shelbyfv

Different strokes, right? To me, the 7mesh and...

Different strokes, right? To me, the 7mesh and Rapha jerseys are about as tasteful as it gets. Unfortunately for me they aren't sized for fat guys. I understand it, nobody wants Lampre Man as a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 290
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd take the Renegade, any level, for the...

I'd take the Renegade, any level, for the aforementioned frame design. However- have you considered the Jamis Sequel? Has the flat bar that you might find more familiar and comfortable and has a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 290
Posted By shelbyfv

Those two aren't comparable in price or specs. ...

Those two aren't comparable in price or specs. The Jamis is much nicer. I would rule out the Bridge Club because of QR with disc. I understand many people use older bikes with that config but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,235
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep. The legit ones are still cheap and you...

Yep. The legit ones are still cheap and you don't have to wait a month.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,632
Posted By shelbyfv

I suspect most of us don't have enough knowledge...

I suspect most of us don't have enough knowledge of fabrics and clothing construction to be dissatisfied with the normal $80-$100 jerseys. It's good that options exist for those who are more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,005
Posted By shelbyfv

I do have a limit! Use the same water bottles...

I do have a limit! Use the same water bottles and Wahoo on all bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,005
Posted By shelbyfv

The notion of swapping a saddle from bike to bike...

The notion of swapping a saddle from bike to bike regularly doesn't have much appeal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,864
Posted By shelbyfv

Embarrassing. :o

Embarrassing. :o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,864
Posted By shelbyfv

So like a medical idiot savant? Sounds like a...

So like a medical idiot savant? Sounds like a career path. :thumb:
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