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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 309
Posted By shelbyfv

Real carbon bars MSRP from about $300-$400. Ali...

Real carbon bars MSRP from about $300-$400. Ali "carbon bars" are as low as $45. Fear of those may not be irrational.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 440
Posted By shelbyfv

Well, nobody saw that coming. :roflmao:Seriously,...

Well, nobody saw that coming. :roflmao:Seriously, if you can't be bothered to follow instructions, you can't expect a positive outcome. You flail away screwing this and that, then give up and move to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 516
Posted By shelbyfv

Guys, guys- granted it's a dumb thread but it's...

Guys, guys- granted it's a dumb thread but it's awful early in the day for this.:beer:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 297
Posted By shelbyfv

Good luck! As has been mentioned above, the...

Good luck! As has been mentioned above, the large cog and gear combo as a whole are well beyond any design specs so you may have to temper your expectations. Kudos to you and stoker for being able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 297
Posted By shelbyfv

Good to know! Would have saved many limit screws...

Good to know! Would have saved many limit screws if that had been done years ago. Now mfgs are moving to Allens....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 297
Posted By shelbyfv

FWIW, they resemble Phillips but aren't. Best to...

FWIW, they resemble Phillips but aren't. Best to use a flat head unless you can source the proper driver. They are easy to bugger with a Phillips.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 440
Posted By shelbyfv

You'd think someone with so little knowledge and...

You'd think someone with so little knowledge and competence would be grateful for help, whatever the origin. :foo: Anyway, the advice to ID the derailleur and look it up on the Shimano site has been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 309
Posted By shelbyfv

If these are legit bars the website might have...

If these are legit bars the website might have some instructions. If they are no name Ali/Chinese bar shaped objects, just drill some more holes, you can't make them any less safe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 440
Posted By shelbyfv

I know the other FD you asked about baffled you...

I know the other FD you asked about baffled you as well but they really aren't that difficult. Look up your derailleur in the Shimano website and follow the instructions in order and don't skip...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 440
Posted By shelbyfv

Find your derailleur here Shimano...

Find your derailleur here Shimano (https://si.shimano.com/en/)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By shelbyfv

Another vote for the Cervelo and the shop help...

Another vote for the Cervelo and the shop help that comes with it. Ordering a bike is fine for people who know exactly what they want. Asking questions indicates it might not be your best choice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 516
Posted By shelbyfv

It's apparent this advice was specific to your...

It's apparent this advice was specific to your actual bike. Maybe try to understand what's been posted before you get snippy with people who have made an effort to help you. Furthermore, not sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 516
Posted By shelbyfv

You seem to be aware that internal cam design...

You seem to be aware that internal cam design clamps better. Once you move to external cam, I don't think you can generalize based on weight. :foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 169
Posted By shelbyfv

Should be a straight forward easy swap if you...

Should be a straight forward easy swap if you have the right levers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 459
Posted By shelbyfv

Gravel bike sounds like a good choice, very...

Gravel bike sounds like a good choice, very versatile given that you can easily swap tires. You'll need to choose between 1X or 2X. Wouldn't make much difference for your use. Some people have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 577
Posted By shelbyfv

Assuming the road narrows for the bridge, I'd...

Assuming the road narrows for the bridge, I'd take the sidewalk. Walk it if there is pedestrian use, ride it if it's clear. Doesn't look like fun, either way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 783
Posted By shelbyfv

This doesn't need to be difficult. Schrader to...

This doesn't need to be difficult. Schrader to Presta...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 518
Posted By shelbyfv

Should be enough here to entertain you. A&S...

Should be enough here to entertain you. A&S (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,461
Posted By shelbyfv

No, they are both correct though the one L...

No, they are both correct though the one L spelling is mostly used in religious context. I actually appreciate an interesting phrase, that's why I repeated it.:thumb: I don't disagree with much of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

It's the NHTSA website. Do you think they are...

It's the NHTSA website. Do you think they are going to have pages that are inconsistent with the agency position? If you want to second guess their position you'll need some qualifications. :foo: As...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

NHTSA quote "Bicycle helmets are proven to reduce...

NHTSA quote "Bicycle helmets are proven to reduce injuries and fatalities." and Link...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,461
Posted By shelbyfv

In the fulness of time OP will regret choosing...

In the fulness of time OP will regret choosing the Orbea over a budget ebike? :bang:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,461
Posted By shelbyfv

Seems some part of "He's already bought the bike"...

Seems some part of "He's already bought the bike" is hard to grasp.:foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, they did change awhile back.

Yes, they did change awhile back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,461
Posted By shelbyfv

Don't second guess yourself. The deal is done...

Don't second guess yourself. The deal is done and you'll have a nice bike. Kudos for actually making a decision.:thumb: There are goofs here who ask about dozens of bikes a year, can't get off the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,461
Posted By shelbyfv

Sounds like a nice choice and I agree, no need...

Sounds like a nice choice and I agree, no need for a suspension fork. Note that gravel bikes are designed to run hard and fast over much rougher terrain and do not generally come with suspension....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,215
Posted By shelbyfv

About 10 years ago I acquired a PDG Paramount...

About 10 years ago I acquired a PDG Paramount (7?) The higher # model that was built in Japan. Some nice frame details like internal top tube cable and reinforced cage mounts and stay bridge. Let...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you...

"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." Supposedly Mark Twain but does it matter? Anyway, I agree that nobody is convinced. It's bad enough...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

That's as good as it gets, though. Obviously...

That's as good as it gets, though. Obviously nobody is going to set up controlled experiments. I wonder why this subject has you so agitated. Wasn't there a question in some of your other whoop...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

This is fairly current and not a goofball source...

This is fairly current and not a goofball source Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35728-x). This one is older but again, a legit source. NIH...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

All of our local club and shop rides require...

All of our local club and shop rides require helmets. Might be an insurance thing. I rarely see an adult w/o a helmet other than DUI types riding Salmon against traffic or on the sidewalk.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep that's why the thread is hidden away in A&S. ...

Yep that's why the thread is hidden away in A&S. Not really a lot to say unless some troll wants to stir stuff up. Now where is the flat earth sticky...?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

It's a fact that people can go off a bike and be...

It's a fact that people can go off a bike and be hurt w/o being dead. Obvious to most if not to you.

Absurd can be fun! Come back tomorrow after 5 o'clock somewhere. :beer:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

Sorry, I'm smarter than you and I'm not the one...

Sorry, I'm smarter than you and I'm not the one posting unhinged on the internet. The others don't need help from me, they've whacked you down sufficiently. I'm just here for the entertainment....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

OK, you've convinced me. If I wear a helmet I'll...

OK, you've convinced me. If I wear a helmet I'll die on the bike. Or is that off the bike? :foo:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,580
Posted By shelbyfv

Why would we want to do that? Swapping a nice...

Why would we want to do that? Swapping a nice metric with friends through lovely and challenging countryside for a 30 minute trip to the grocery?

Same for us almost 20 years ago. Three...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

LOL Guys! Again, this isn't his first rodeo. Got...

LOL Guys! Again, this isn't his first rodeo. Got some real doozies if you want to go back and look, though this one ranks pretty high. You aren't going to persuade him with facts, FWIW. :crash:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,580
Posted By shelbyfv

Different strokes, right? I'm lucky in that I...

Different strokes, right? I'm lucky in that I can ride from home and never put a foot down until I need to pee. Scenic countryside but hilly. Hard to find a 50 mile ride w/o at least 3000'...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

A little sleuthing of post history will answer...

A little sleuthing of post history will answer that.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,580
Posted By shelbyfv

Cycling doesn't suit everyone, obviously.

Cycling doesn't suit everyone, obviously.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 980
Posted By shelbyfv

That's a nice blue! I'd say ride it until...

That's a nice blue! I'd say ride it until something brakes, then find another if you enjoyed the ride.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,580
Posted By shelbyfv

Good point! A friend is able to carry his bike...

Good point! A friend is able to carry his bike in a Fit w/o removing a wheel.:thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^Good catch, what a joke!! :lol:

^^^Good catch, what a joke!! :lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,517
Posted By shelbyfv

Well, it's been almost a decade. OP may have...

Well, it's been almost a decade. OP may have become a cycling stud, or not.:foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By shelbyfv

Good thing you were wearing a helmet!

Good thing you were wearing a helmet!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,241
Posted By shelbyfv

Bummer. It's surprising your Doc is supportive of...

Bummer. It's surprising your Doc is supportive of you continuing to ride.:foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,149
Posted By shelbyfv

Not only are major brands selling Ebikes, BF has...

Not only are major brands selling Ebikes, BF has an entire sub-forum devoted to them! Who knew...? Electric Bikes (https://www.bikeforums.net/electric-bikes/)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,734
Posted By shelbyfv

Someone must have dissed OP's bike. Otherwise I...

Someone must have dissed OP's bike. Otherwise I can't see this causing him so much agitation.:foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,043
Posted By shelbyfv

Anything is possible but we can only judge by...

Anything is possible but we can only judge by what you post. Clearly the character you are portraying here does stupid things.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,580
Posted By shelbyfv

There is actually a strong recreational cycling...

There is actually a strong recreational cycling community in Greenville. It's not unusual for folks moving from flat lands to be intimidated by hills but don't be discouraged. Keep at it and you'll...
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