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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 441
Posted By big john

It's more than that for me. I toe out so much I...

It's more than that for me. I toe out so much I need to be away from the crankarm. A wider Q doesn't affect that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 343
Posted By big john

I was climbing up to Griffith Observatory and...

I was climbing up to Griffith Observatory and there was a young guy hammering away ahead of me. He had his head down and there was a car double parked in front of him. The whole place is a zoo with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Different years had different amounts of the fake...

Different years had different amounts of the fake wood.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Kaiser Jeep was taken over by AMC in 1970. So...

Kaiser Jeep was taken over by AMC in 1970. So that's when it became a Rambler.;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Like this? I think they used the same body until...

Like this? I think they used the same body until 1990. I had one, a 1980....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Even more gross were the diesels. They were...

Even more gross were the diesels. They were derived from a gas engine and they had plenty of problems. They would stretch the head bolts until they aerated the coolant, then the heater wouldn't work,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I go through Jonesing for a new bike from time to...

I go through Jonesing for a new bike from time to time. The Seven has been my main ride for 12 years now, about 70K miles. Still ride the Gunnar sometimes but I'd like something more forgiving,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I worked at an Oldsmobile dealer in late 1980...

I worked at an Oldsmobile dealer in late 1980 (Briefly). They had the same 3.8 Buick engine as the Regal which was plagued by pinging. The late 70s to early 80s were transitional years due to fuel...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Sorry.:p

Sorry.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Is that custom? 61cm tt seems long for an off the...

Is that custom? 61cm tt seems long for an off the shelf frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

The car pictured is a Cord. When you said it...

The car pictured is a Cord. When you said it looked like a Chrysler I posted a pic of a Chrysler of the same vintage and asked if this was the Chrysler it reminded you of.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 441
Posted By big john

I started around 1990, had some custom made by a...

I started around 1990, had some custom made by a machine shop. When SCORE came out with theirs I bought 2 pair from them. I can't use clipless without them. Even with 20mm extenders my right heel...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Over the years I've noticed several companies...

Over the years I've noticed several companies stop at 58. I could probably ride it but the bar would be too low and I'd need a long seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Will it make me faster? edit: Oh darn, they...

Will it make me faster?

edit: Oh darn, they only go up to 58. And I was all set to break out the platinum card.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

This one? ...

This one?
https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Qhx-5SnMQy7mEHizcplf2wHaEK&pid=Api&P=0&h=220
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Same.

Same.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 749
Posted By big john

Reminds me of the "Shake Weight" episode of South...

Reminds me of the "Shake Weight" episode of South Park.;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Wasn't too bad but wasn't easy, either. With that...

Wasn't too bad but wasn't easy, either. With that group I just drop back and grind. Although the guy on the left has had heart issues since then and has had to go "e" and do shorter rides
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I go through life hungry and tired.

I go through life hungry and tired.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Makes sense. A derny, then.

Makes sense. A derny, then.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Sunday I went to the bike path for a couple hours...

Sunday I went to the bike path for a couple hours of car-free spinning. There was a Mad Max looking guy on a huge e-scooter. The thing seemed to be about 6 feet long and had a metal body like 10+...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Average speed 28.2 mph? Seems like you'd be...

Average speed 28.2 mph? Seems like you'd be dropping the e-bike above that? Or the e-pilot is strong enough to pedal after the limiter?
Of course, I do know a guy who by-passed the limiter and got...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/1...

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/159/414/Cool-Starry-Bra.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,069
Posted By big john

I see 105 10s compact cranks brand new on flea...

I see 105 10s compact cranks brand new on flea bay around $100. If that would work with your bb, I recommend it. I have a 34x29 low gear and I climb with it and I'm old and fat.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

That's part of the idea of a CVT, the exact RPM...

That's part of the idea of a CVT, the exact RPM you need whenever you need it.

Reminds me of a motorcycle some guys built years ago. They took a YZ250 mx bike and removed the transmission and put...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I haven't been there in a while. ...

I haven't been there in a while.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/griffith_d4352d9ce188b36117324c6ba344ad4c63842cc4.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Yeah, that looks like a trail.

Yeah, that looks like a trail.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Score! I remember Filtron filters but I didn't...

Score! I remember Filtron filters but I didn't get my first motorcycle until I was 26, I think. Friends had Yamaha off road bikes when I was early teens and I got to ride on occasion. Friend raced...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I think this was one of those guys with enough...

I think this was one of those guys with enough money to not think about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

The CVT is actually a good idea, in theory. Many...

The CVT is actually a good idea, in theory. Many of them have been disappointing in their reliability.
And a 2500 pound car with 130hp can feel zippy to drive around.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Is it a road bike or mtb?

Is it a road bike or mtb?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I'm not a performance driver by any stretch but I...

I'm not a performance driver by any stretch but I always thought it was weird to try and make an electric car feel or sound like a gas car. I've driven electric cars quite a bit at the job and they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

A customer brought in a titanium muffler for us...

A customer brought in a titanium muffler for us to install on his C7. The part cost $3500. I think we charged him a couple hundred to put it on the car.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Nuggets-Wolves game 4 was pretty good. Jokic...

Nuggets-Wolves game 4 was pretty good. Jokic looked good and the Wolves are no joke, 22 year old Edwards had 44.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Not that tall, just don't like being on a ladder....

Not that tall, just don't like being on a ladder. Prefer to move around on the ground.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Good work saving the deer. And I've always hated...

Good work saving the deer. And I've always hated working on ladders. Worked for a house painter briefly which combined my hatred of ladders with my hatred of painting. And I worked even more briefly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Some time ago there was storm damage at a...

Some time ago there was storm damage at a different spot and they didn't repair it for years. Seems the counties were fighting over who was responsible for the repair. Ventura county said they didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Other pics from that ride. ...

Other pics from that ride.
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/AfswR3OkEP-VOcTcpL_2VyU_tJVXrdNoGweb7-gwOI0-2048x1152.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Like buttah.

Like buttah.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

You know Lockwood Valley road. Friends went up...

You know Lockwood Valley road. Friends went up there yesterday (I wussed out) and this is that low point before the climb to Heartbreak Hill....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

From the sky.

From the sky.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

It wasn't too bad, really. A bit slippery trying...

It wasn't too bad, really. A bit slippery trying to get up on the trail in road cleats. We wanted to try it because we love that climb and it's been closed to cars since 2018 when a fire and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

One of them posted a pic of me walking the edge...

One of them posted a pic of me walking the edge of the crater. New sunscreen is very white....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Good ride today and I felt better on the climbs...

Good ride today and I felt better on the climbs than I have for some time. 65 miles with around 4K feet in the middle, including a climb which has been blocked by a washout for a few months. There is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

Once a year my club schedules a remote ride...

Once a year my club schedules a remote ride starting about 50 miles from here. I first did it in the 80s and it became one of my favorite rides. It's 85 mile with 7500 feet of climbing but it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I got out in January, I think, but if I wanted to...

I got out in January, I think, but if I wanted to attend the graduation it would have been in June. The 1971 earthquake happened in February and my workplace was damaged so I had to get a job.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I didn't even attend graduation at high school. I...

I didn't even attend graduation at high school. I hated school so much I wanted nothing to do with it. Graduated on the half year when you could still do that. Before that they had fall/spring grads....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNJYP3ZXAAEPfrt?format...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNJYP3ZXAAEPfrt?format=jpg&name=small
Cav had a good day.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I never opened that thread because it seemed like...

I never opened that thread because it seemed like a mundane topic. After seeing Indy's post this morning I went and read it. New heights for Larry.
I gotta hand it to him, he keeps surprising me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2,842
Views: 62,804
Posted By big john

I knew that.

I knew that.
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