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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Still on the loose AFAIK. The memes are aplenty ...

Still on the loose AFAIK. The memes are aplenty
...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,477
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I haven't seen any 86 or 87 GT catalogs with...

I haven't seen any 86 or 87 GT catalogs with multispeed bikes even though GT released their first multispeed bike in 1984.

Word on the street has it that they didn't even make an 85 catalog at...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,477
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

That's from the 88 catalog, I think they had them...

That's from the 88 catalog, I think they had them one or two years before that also.
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,477
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Mountainbike and hybrid are both VERY vague...

Mountainbike and hybrid are both VERY vague terms. There's a reason there are about a half-dozen subgenres within each category.

From late 80s full rigid MTBs with dirt-drop setups to massive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 187
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Also on an ebike with crank sensors, if you've...

Also on an ebike with crank sensors, if you've got the bike turned on and try to do a very sharp low speed turn, accidentally turn the pedals and pass a crank sensor and the motor engages it could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 187
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Whew, thats a good thing. Turning the wheel that...

Whew, thats a good thing. Turning the wheel that sharply is really only done in VERY low speed unnatural turns anyways. You definitely don't want to do anything to remove the stops. You fork crown...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 187
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I can't imagine going any faster than 2 mph with...

I can't imagine going any faster than 2 mph with the bars at that angle, so unlikely to affect normal riding requirements.

My main concern would be the limiter on left hand turns appears to be...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,477
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Even earlier than that GT called their multispeed...

Even earlier than that GT called their multispeed 24" wheeled BMX bikes Hybrids.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 678
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Climbing smooth trails on my 23lb hardtail is...

Climbing smooth trails on my 23lb hardtail is faster but climbing chunky stuff on my 30lb full suspension is faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 678
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Well yeah, gearing is pretty much everything when...

Well yeah, gearing is pretty much everything when you've only got one gear :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I've been keeping a bag of decaf on hand pretty...

I've been keeping a bag of decaf on hand pretty steady lately so I can have coffee all day and all night. I usually do half caff in the mornings, decaf only after 1400 hours Currently Peet's Major...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Vee dub wheelie OTD ...

Vee dub wheelie OTD

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x719/screenshot_20240502_195933_28dea750c20f5b1a7c5280914752409f927b2aea.png
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Screwdriver, OMG! That's pretty wild as all...

Screwdriver, OMG!

That's pretty wild as all my plus tyres have been pretty easy mount/dismounts. Can't remember if I've had Maxxis on there, seems like it though. Kendas and schwalbes in 2.8 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

​​​​​​Mmmm, some vino sounds good, might have to...

​​​​​​Mmmm, some vino sounds good, might have to run up and get a bottle after dinner.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Since Flag is so much less thorny than down in...

Since Flag is so much less thorny than down in the desert I might just keep running tubes up here forever, who knows.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Stans ZTR Arch EX and Schwalbe Hans Dampf TLR...

Stans ZTR Arch EX and Schwalbe Hans Dampf TLR 26x2.35

The second tightest combo I've had. The worst was Panaracer Fire XC Pro tubeless on Mavic Crossmax 26ers.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Topps made a card for the bee guy! OOS on Topps...

Topps made a card for the bee guy! OOS on Topps site already dare I look at eBay?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMmzR0ubQAMQx4c?format=jpg&name=large
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I wonder if the zebra is still loose near the...

I wonder if the zebra is still loose near the western terminus of the Palouse to Cascades... 🦓
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dangit, you made me look at CL! No good bare...

Dangit, you made me look at CL!

No good bare frames here that I saw. Closest was a Torpado frameset built with Tre-Tubi for $200

Then I saw this, and was almost in the minivan headed south on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Urrph. These tires are so tight they refuse to...

Urrph. These tires are so tight they refuse to pop up onto the shelf with a hand pump. Then I tried the ol' trick to put a tube in to pop a bead on there. But the beads were soapy and the tires so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

The rubber is in da house. Can't start messing...

The rubber is in da house. Can't start messing with it til zoom meeting is over around 8pm tho.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Oh you can talk about an escort but mentioning...

Oh you can talk about an escort but mentioning multiple ******* is verboten.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I better not come home to a chicken on the...

I better not come home to a chicken on the balcony.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I hit an all-you-can-eat Pacific Island buffet...

I hit an all-you-can-eat Pacific Island buffet for lunch. I'm so full of macaroni salad, beans, and pork right now it's ridiculous.

I didn't have any bread though, gotta watch those carbs. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woohoo! Supposedly it'll be new tyre day for me...

Woohoo! Supposedly it'll be new tyre day for me by 7pm. Still blows me away how stuff gets here from there so quickly.

I just noticed they spell dispatch as despatch. Wonder if that's a typo...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yeah it never regenned **** for me, just makes my...

Yeah it never regenned **** for me, just makes my knees feel kinda funny :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.e4VMdpAJpfI-uwe...

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.e4VMdpAJpfI-uwea10qDWwHaFj&pid=Api
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woah, that's gotta be a fairly recent addition to...

Woah, that's gotta be a fairly recent addition to the filter wordlist.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Now we got fake loan scams? I say bring back...

Now we got fake loan scams?

I say bring back the *******!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woah! Valtteri Bottas is riding Gravel Worlds! ...

Woah! Valtteri Bottas is riding Gravel Worlds!

https://cyclinguptodate.com/gravel/f1-driver-valtteri-bottas-has-qualified-for-2024-uci-gravel-world-championships
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

If I really wanted to I could wake up really...

If I really wanted to I could wake up really early and be chilly, but I didn't leave the ritziest apartment in Flagstaff 'til 10am this morning and it was already shorts weather by then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

A friend of mine is birding down in Texas right...

A friend of mine is birding down in Texas right now. I think he's added 3 or 4 to his list already.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dunno. That's 3 hours out though, all kinds of...

Dunno. That's 3 hours out though, all kinds of things could come up before then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I got in a serious MTB ride today (in excess of...

I got in a serious MTB ride today (in excess of 40 kilometres).

Sure hope I don't have to do anything tonight.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I say it's nigh.

I say it's nigh.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dang it, just broke down and placed a tyre order...

Dang it, just broke down and placed a tyre order yesterday. I keep forgetting there's a free tyre pole in town though.

Oh well, if there are any Sixers on there they're probably crappy wire bead...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

In other Kei car news, a neighbor just scored...

In other Kei car news, a neighbor just scored this sweet Samurai. I think this model exceeds Kei specs, but still tiny and rad!!!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Too damn hot! We're still in the sweet...

Too damn hot!

We're still in the sweet spot here. I hope we don't break 90 til June (one can dream)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

The dash is my favorite part about those. ...

The dash is my favorite part about those.
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Some sweet Canadian steam action is gonna be...

Some sweet Canadian steam action is gonna be running by ya in a couple days!
https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/final-spike-steam-train
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woah! UP is still running a Cotton Belt unit up...

Woah! UP is still running a Cotton Belt unit up by Seattle!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

#mow

#mow
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Santa Fe gets in a good derailment every now and...

Santa Fe gets in a good derailment every now and then :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vET3j8_PBaY
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

We get a lot more Black Horses rollin' through...

We get a lot more Black Horses rollin' through here than CSX motive power. More CPKC and FXE than CSX also.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

CSX map ...

CSX map

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/CSX_Transportation_system_map.svg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

BNSF We get some CSX motive power out here...

BNSF
We get some CSX motive power out here occasionally but CSX operations are non-existent out here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Wooo doggies! Odd that there's no slider on the...

Wooo doggies! Odd that there's no slider on the right side. Maybe it's from a right side drive market?

Having a minivan with only one side door would drive me nuts.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Things are pretty mellow in Flag lately since a...

Things are pretty mellow in Flag lately since a big train derailment over by the AZ/NM border shut down operations on our part of the Seligman sub this weekend. Word on the street has it that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,026
Views: 41,293
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I follow a couple of sources for such photos....

I follow a couple of sources for such photos. Gotta keep abreast of what's available in the land of JDM, or in that case, KDM.
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