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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,537
Posted By vespasianus

Le gravel est la forme originelle du cyclisme.

Le gravel est la forme originelle du cyclisme.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By vespasianus

Well, that implies the cable is not attached...

Well, that implies the cable is not attached properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By vespasianus

Is there cable pull? It sounds like the cable is...

Is there cable pull? It sounds like the cable is not in the right way. Did you make sure not to use a ferrule at the end of the cable that goes into the shifter?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

I am starting to believe this. The race data does...

I am starting to believe this. The race data does make that point pretty clear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

What the heck are you talking about?

What the heck are you talking about?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Well, the 20K is my point. ...

Well, the 20K is my point.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

But if "faster" is the definition, how much...

But if "faster" is the definition, how much faster are they really? And I don't consider anything done by places like GCN "science". And lacking anything real, in terms of science, I fall back on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

I have a bio tech company that manufactures kits...

I have a bio tech company that manufactures kits in China. I would say they are still years behind us. Shockingly so. There are places that are doing great stuff but for most of the day to day stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Not using triathletes as a measure of anything....

Not using triathletes as a measure of anything. Only look at one race. One race. Iron Man Kona. That is the key. They have used the same road course since the beginning. Not many races can say that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Carbon mountain bikes have become heavy as crap....

Carbon mountain bikes have become heavy as crap. My Ripley frame is over 3kg and the entire bike is 30lbs. I love that bike though - weight is pretty much irrelevant for a bikes performance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

I would agree that carbon frames are lighter but...

I would agree that carbon frames are lighter but not sure what I would say anything else. Those old carbon bike were built like tanks. Performance? Quality?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Some bike prices from 2001. ...

Some bike prices from 2001.
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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By vespasianus

I have an old 5-spot that I have rebuilt and have...

I have an old 5-spot that I have rebuilt and have started riding that on most of my trails. Trails have not gotten harder but much easier and the bikes have become almost too good. My Ripley is so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,674
Posted By vespasianus

In the 90's I lived in Oxford, England. I would...

In the 90's I lived in Oxford, England. I would ride my mountain bike down to a place called Watlington about 15 miles away. I got a flat and my spare tube also went flat. Had to walk back home. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,414
Posted By vespasianus

This is gorgeous! Daccordi is still in business...

This is gorgeous! Daccordi is still in business and makes custom carbon and steel bikes at really good prices! And many are still hand made by the old man himself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

I have been looking a lot at the Iron Man Kona as...

I have been looking a lot at the Iron Man Kona as that is a race that has had the same basic bike route (with some exceptions) over 40 years. Bikes of course have evolved significantly and a full...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Larry?

Larry?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Of course and specialized should sell them at...

Of course and specialized should sell them at what the market dictates.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

But something like an S-Works with Durace was...

But something like an S-Works with Durace was $4300 in 2001. Would be about $7500 today. Inflation does not get you to $15,000.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

One, yes, when I go to NICA events, I am blown...

One, yes, when I go to NICA events, I am blown away at the great bikes -purchased by wealthy parents.

But go to any modern gravel event or even any of the gran Fondo's or Crit races, and there are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

Yup, the free market. Companies are selling bikes...

Yup, the free market. Companies are selling bikes at the prices people will pay.

Old rich people are they only ones riding bikes and honestly, when we all stop, the bike industry in the USA is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,608
Posted By vespasianus

I used to go to China a lot before 2020 and would...

I used to go to China a lot before 2020 and would be offered carbon bikes for 2000-3000 yuan - most of these were labeled as American branded bikes (I mentioned this for years and people were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,505
Posted By vespasianus

Yes, a new bike can be a lot more fun. If you are...

Yes, a new bike can be a lot more fun. If you are not racing, buy a bike that fits and is comfortable. That will really make a huge difference.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,444
Posted By vespasianus

Recently purchased a Diverge STR and had the...

Recently purchased a Diverge STR and had the exact same thoughts as you. Stupid, heavy, gimmick that served no purpose. That was before riding it.

Shop let us demo the bike for the day and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,485
Posted By vespasianus

Suspension designs such as the DW link and VPP...

Suspension designs such as the DW link and VPP were designed to give similar performance in all front chainring as compared to other systems. The HL could be tuned great in a single ring, but would...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,485
Posted By vespasianus

I have never liked mechanical 105. Flimsy level...

I have never liked mechanical 105. Flimsy level feel and significant force needed to shift the front chainring. In my mind, Di2 is a major improvement over mechanical 105.

1x was developed for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,485
Posted By vespasianus

I have found SRAM to shift a bit slower than...

I have found SRAM to shift a bit slower than Shimano. But nothing to really care about but I have found that Shimano's system works well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,017
Posted By vespasianus

LOL. I recommend spending less time doing what...

LOL. I recommend spending less time doing what you are currently doing and more time actually riding a bike. Try it, it is fun - unless it is a stiff Aluminum bike. :deadhorse2:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,017
Posted By vespasianus

Classic bikeforum thread. God love this site. The...

Classic bikeforum thread. God love this site. The most comical thing is the statement that the "science" shows, with the science being single report from a web-site called "Cycling About".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,820
Posted By vespasianus

And has very different properties, so there is...

And has very different properties, so there is that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,874
Posted By vespasianus

Your title right here. I think most people are...

Your title right here. I think most people are just plain stupid and cyclists count among the stupid.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,168
Posted By vespasianus

Even a 5 year old should understand that killing...

Even a 5 year old should understand that killing is wrong. Brain development is one thing but murder is another...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,168
Posted By vespasianus

What the hell is wrong with people. I know as a...

What the hell is wrong with people. I know as a nation, we are getting stupider but this is ridiculous.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,168
Posted By vespasianus

Commit and adult crime, get treated like an adult.

Commit and adult crime, get treated like an adult.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,836
Posted By vespasianus

I don't know how useful these numbers are. My...

I don't know how useful these numbers are. My resting heart rate can be as low as 48-50. My max HR is close to 195 - giving me a HHR of 145. I am a 50 year old guy in OK shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,604
Posted By vespasianus

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,060
Posted By vespasianus

Call me thick, but are you not the person who...

Call me thick, but are you not the person who just spent $24,000 on a new Pinarello and are having problems?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,246
Posted By vespasianus

So he gave you the bike with the shifting all...

So he gave you the bike with the shifting all wrong and it not working correct? This is just terrible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,246
Posted By vespasianus

You are saying you spent $24,000 on a bike and...

You are saying you spent $24,000 on a bike and the bike shop you purchased it from won't help you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,460
Posted By vespasianus

Yup, and the old EWR bikes, which had really high...

Yup, and the old EWR bikes, which had really high BB, short top tubes and short chain stays. Wheelie machines, but great to jump logs and stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,460
Posted By vespasianus

This. And they had really low bottom brackets as...

This. And they had really low bottom brackets as well, which made them a pain for us east coast people. With that said, gravel bikes with longer seat stays are really great!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,573
Posted By vespasianus

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,120
Posted By vespasianus

My wife, who does triathlons, starts to...

My wife, who does triathlons, starts to "practice" eating during long hikes and long all day bike rides, about one month before the event. I think she learned that from the local Tri-club, so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,690
Posted By vespasianus

They produce the Super Record, Record and Chorus...

They produce the Super Record, Record and Chorus all of which are mechanical and work brilliantly. There is no evidence that these will be phased out. I really don't understand why people hate Campag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,472
Posted By vespasianus

Can you find a serial number? You could e-mail...

Can you find a serial number? You could e-mail Barbara Tommasini and see if she can find some information on it. She is amazing by the way!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 655
Posted By vespasianus

Just stunning and those are over-sized tubes, not...

Just stunning and those are over-sized tubes, not normal diameter tubes! (:

Please post more riding pictures and give us your riding impressions!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,262
Posted By vespasianus

Thanks. That is not too far. Going to try route...

Thanks. That is not too far. Going to try route around that!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,262
Posted By vespasianus

Yeah, lots of good stuff - a lot of stuff from...

Yeah, lots of good stuff - a lot of stuff from Tellico River gorge - but that is two+ hours from me. I was looking for some gravel/ back road routes close to Bryson City - 20+ minutes max driving....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,262
Posted By vespasianus

So yes, outside of mountain biking Tsali and Fire...

So yes, outside of mountain biking Tsali and Fire mountain, which are fine, but a little too manicured for me, there is nothing. A dead zone. No road riding and no gravel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By vespasianus

You can.

You can.
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