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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 338
Posted By prj71

Mountain bike, Gravel Bike, Road Bike, Fat Bike. ...

Mountain bike, Gravel Bike, Road Bike, Fat Bike.

I have a bike for all seasons. Only time I don't go is if it's pouring rain or super cold out. Other than that...can ride all year outdoors which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 338
Posted By prj71

I find it funny people actually pay for this...

I find it funny people actually pay for this stuff.

When the weather gets bad...just get better clothing or in the case of winter get a fat bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 357
Posted By prj71

You just reminded me that I also recently put...

You just reminded me that I also recently put ceramic bearings in 2 sets of my Time Pedals. Now I am unstoppable!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 408
Posted By prj71

The reason it fell out of favor is because it's...

The reason it fell out of favor is because it's wood.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 357
Posted By prj71

I recently just purchased some carbon wheels with...

I recently just purchased some carbon wheels with ceramic bearings. I can tell you they are smooth and the wheels roll forever if you spin them when the bike is up on the stand. I have 7 other...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 408
Posted By prj71

What do you think about a wood chain ring?

What do you think about a wood chain ring?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

So what tires did this happen with?

So what tires did this happen with?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 717
Posted By prj71

More than likely if it sat around for ~4 years it...

More than likely if it sat around for ~4 years it never got properly broke in and adjusted. What you describe is nothing serious at all.

If it's not a stiff chain as described above, then it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

Like I said. I was being facetious and only half...

Like I said. I was being facetious and only half serious. So no...I don't believe one single experience is useful.

Lighten up!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

So far I've bought all of my tires at a...

So far I've bought all of my tires at a discounted rate. Either on sale or some ebay dude is selling them way less than retail.

It's rare I pay retail for anything bike related. Recently purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

I'm half serious. When I buy tires I do a...

I'm half serious.

When I buy tires I do a lot of research on them before buying. When I encounter lots of reports that indicate "punctures easily" then I avoid buying those brands and models of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

I was being facetious. The OP never told us...

I was being facetious. The OP never told us which brand and model of tire got punctured. I want to know so I don't buy that brand and model. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-14-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,992
Views: 446,918
Posted By prj71

Hungry Bear Gravel Race in WI ...

Hungry Bear Gravel Race in WI

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,062
Posted By prj71

I'd prefer that the crank arms be mounted to the...

I'd prefer that the crank arms be mounted to the handlebar stem with a chain going to the front wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

I still want to know which gravel tire I...

I still want to know which gravel tire I shouldn't buy. I don't want to deal with punctures!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,062
Posted By prj71

Why can't I have a handlebar on the back of my...

Why can't I have a handlebar on the back of my seat?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By prj71

Which model of tire did this happen on? So I...

Which model of tire did this happen on?

So I know which tire not to buy. :D

I'm tubeless in everything (fat, gravel and mountain) except my road bike which is TPU tube.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,696
Posted By prj71

44's but they actually measure 45 when I put the...

44's but they actually measure 45 when I put the micrometer on them.

For me, 40s are too small for some of the gravel roads I ride for pleasure or in races. Mostly the sections that have sand, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

I did another Gravel race this past weekend. By...

I did another Gravel race this past weekend. By Golly I saw some Rapha an Le Col gear!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Yup. I get that. I play guitar as well.

Yup. I get that. I play guitar as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

That's just it. As I mentioned before fly...

That's just it. As I mentioned before fly fishing is my other hobby (I guided for 10 years) and once you get past the $500 price point for a fly rod it's nothing but diminishing returns. It's more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,696
Posted By prj71

After the 116 mile gravel race I did this past...

After the 116 mile gravel race I did this past weekend the Thunderos did everything I could ask for and they did it well. Mud, sand, packed gravel, loose gravel, 2 track fire roads littered with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

That's a good question that I'm not able to...

That's a good question that I'm not able to answer. I have some of the $150 Primal jerseys that I purchased on sale for half or less than that amount. To me they felt just as good as some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Glad you said it!!! :p

Glad you said it!!! :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

One of my other hobbies is fly fishing. It's the...

One of my other hobbies is fly fishing. It's the same thing there, where they know they are catering to affluent people with a lot of disposable income.

Wanna pay $400 for what essentially is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

In modern day 'Merika there's a lot of strategy...

In modern day 'Merika there's a lot of strategy and tactics that go into pricing fashion!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Feel free to buy into luxury fitness apparel!!! ...

Feel free to buy into luxury fitness apparel!!! It's all good!!

But lets face the truth here...You can't exactly say that cycling is an accessible sport for a lot of people any more. All...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Don't go putting words in my mouth. Plenty of...

Don't go putting words in my mouth. Plenty of high quality products made in China including my Primal jerseys!!!

It's just that some have a premium price tag due to brand name recognition and big...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Bingo. It's very prevalent within the...

Bingo.

It's very prevalent within the apparel industry.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

I never said such a thing about them being crap...

I never said such a thing about them being crap anywhere in this discussion.

I just pointed out Rapha is made in China just like some of the others. Except they think their stuff is that much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

I've got 4 Primal jerseys in the closet now. I...

I've got 4 Primal jerseys in the closet now. I don't mind the skeletons etc. I've actually been thinking about buying the tuxedo one!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Ha!!! The race director thought he would...

Ha!!!

The race director thought he would throw that and a 3 mile section of sand in the race. Gotta keep everyone on their toes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 986
Posted By prj71

With the free verison RWGPS you can export routes...

With the free verison RWGPS you can export routes as TCX files then import the TCX file into Garmin Connect (free) as a course which then syncs to the Garmin Edge with turn by turn navigation.

No...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 986
Posted By prj71

Everything is flexible. I have my eat and drink...

Everything is flexible. I have my eat and drink alerts set to 1 hour intervals for a longer rides. Obviously if the alert goes off when I'm riding a challenging section, I just wait until I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Wisconsin. Not to say there wasn't any, but...

Wisconsin.

Not to say there wasn't any, but not that I noticed. 400+ people raced the event so I didn't see everyone!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

Definitely!!! Got pay attention sometimes!! There...

Definitely!!! Got pay attention sometimes!! There were also times, where I was grouped with other racers and we worked with each other at times for drafting. That's when I was able to see what others...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

No. My eyes work just fine. ...

No. My eyes work just fine.



https://content.rapha.cc/us/en/a/story/ktc-china
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

The nice thing about Primal is their outlet is...

The nice thing about Primal is their outlet is usually full of jersey's that are one sale for a reasonable price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 986
Posted By prj71

I guess if you like hauling around an 8-1/2 x 11...

I guess if you like hauling around an 8-1/2 x 11 piece of paper.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 986
Posted By prj71

Not the same at all but better. An alert is...

Not the same at all but better. An alert is better than constantly looking at a cue sheet.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge830/EN-US/GUID-E5AEF3C5-2139-42FF-8E5E-069D09D1D80D.html
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 986
Posted By prj71

Not saying you can't share them, but it seems...

Not saying you can't share them, but it seems like you are trying to reinvent the wheel or have a solution looking for a problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

It's a little bit of all of that. Just...

It's a little bit of all of that.

Just participated in a gravel race over the weekend. I rode 116 miles in my Primal jersey and didn't die. Matter of fact during the course of the race I saw...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 986
Posted By prj71

I literally don't know anyone that doesn't have a...

I literally don't know anyone that doesn't have a garmin, wahoo or other similar device.

The research already exists on nutrition while riding from short rides to long rides. So you can adjust...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,217
Posted By prj71

Lighten up and quit being so serious about...

Lighten up and quit being so serious about jerseys. Have a little fun will ya?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

You would be incorrect. I have tried on those...

You would be incorrect. I have tried on those expensive jerseys at various places over the years just to see what all the hubbub was about. I can honestly say, that at the price they wanted, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,217
Posted By prj71

Or what they paid for a jersey!! :lol: :D

Or what they paid for a jersey!! :lol: :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By prj71

I can guarantee you I'm not paying $200+ for the...

I can guarantee you I'm not paying $200+ for the jersey's you linked above and can guarantee that you are paying for a name rather than something that is actually better than ~$100 retail jersey. Of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,941
Posted By prj71

Nothing like shoving 10lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag....

Nothing like shoving 10lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag.

BF never ceases to amaze with the weird things people want to do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,521
Posted By prj71

No identity. Just a guy that rides bikes.

No identity. Just a guy that rides bikes.
Forum: Fatbikes
05-02-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,710
Posted By prj71

I tried that experiment summer of 2015. Never...

I tried that experiment summer of 2015. Never again.

Balloon tires are not a direct replacement for good suspension.
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