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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By big john

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

When I toured for 6 weeks I was eating about 6000...

When I toured for 6 weeks I was eating about 6000 calories per day and lost 10 pounds. I can eat a lot on a ride but certain things don't work. Actually not as much as I used to.
There is a BF...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

It's never going to feel like a road bike. I know...

It's never going to feel like a road bike. I know you know this but I have the same thought when I ride the mtb on pavement or super smooth dirt. My bike came with 27.5 x 2.8 Rekons. They are 850...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 726
Posted By big john

Look at Neo Pro for less expensive clothes. There...

Look at Neo Pro for less expensive clothes. There are others, look for sales. Or, if you just want to gripe about what other people wear, carry on.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Nice day!

Nice day!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Doing property management at the apt.?

Doing property management at the apt.?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

My cat lived outside every day when we lived in...

My cat lived outside every day when we lived in the canyon and I saw coyotes in the yard more than once. I was more worried about him going after a rattlesnake. People dump animals in that canyon and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 358
Posted By big john

Last time I was off the bike I did some hiking in...

Last time I was off the bike I did some hiking in steep hills.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Yard might be on the menu tomorrow. Another...

Yard might be on the menu tomorrow. Another result of the extra rain, extra yard work.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Unusual weather all over. Double the average rain...

Unusual weather all over. Double the average rain here, too. That is after a bunch of drought years of 5-7 inches of rain. I don't like road riding in the rain but the cooler temps are awesome....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Lower here. It's 41 right now at the top of the...

Lower here. It's 41 right now at the top of the ridge. I went up there Friday and it had been warm earlier in the week so I almost didn't take enough clothes. I did put leg warmers on at the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Hamstring. That's the cramp you get at the dinner...

Hamstring. That's the cramp you get at the dinner table and kick the person sitting across from you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Much cooler than normal today. In the 50s...

Much cooler than normal today. In the 50s downtown dropping to 46 for a low.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Jingle bells. edit. beaten by dem guys.

Jingle bells.

edit. beaten by dem guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,812
Posted By big john

I didn't know he had gone back to DH. I tried to...

I didn't know he had gone back to DH. I tried to find any results from last year but couldn't. Pretty tough for anyone to return to the highest level after being away for years. Nearly impossible, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,365
Posted By big john

fify

fify
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,365
Posted By big john

It looked like another "I hate Lance" thread to...

It looked like another "I hate Lance" thread to me, as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

The Redlands Classic stage race is ending today....

The Redlands Classic stage race is ending today. 5 stages for the pros, amateur racing and kids racing, too. A friend lives in Redlands and the Kelly Benefits team hung out at her house. They made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

A man was watering his yard as I rode by and I...

A man was watering his yard as I rode by and I saw his 48 Chevy in the open garage. I asked if I could take a closer look at it and he said "sure". It was beautifully restored and he told me about...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

When I got married to the ex this was our...

When I got married to the ex this was our wedding/first dance song.
Chaka Khan - Through the Fire (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster] - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

When I rode this morning I went by the model...

When I rode this morning I went by the model airport. There was a man at the gate looking like he was going to come in to fly but he asked me if anyone was flying. Nope. Too windy, he said and told...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Not yet. They keep moving the timing of the...

Not yet. They keep moving the timing of the storm. Was supposed to start raining last night. I rode around for a couple hours and it got pretty dark but didn't drip on me.

edit, I actually live in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Good job! Do they go when it's raining? And,...

Good job! Do they go when it's raining?

And, yes, I remember 60 fondly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

It's about 50 degrees, 20mph with gusts to 30,...

It's about 50 degrees, 20mph with gusts to 30, but it hasn't started to rain yet. I could go out and get a couple hours in, maybe. Or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

I saw it early at the theater with one of my GFs....

I saw it early at the theater with one of my GFs. Didn't care for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Since it's going to rain tomorrow some friends...

Since it's going to rain tomorrow some friends organized a road ride this morning. Chasing the same people on the same route as we've done many times before, I declined. Friend called me a putz for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

I see you posted in the "I hate Lance"...

I see you posted in the "I hate Lance" thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

I had a CAAD5 I bought as a frameset so it didn't...

I had a CAAD5 I bought as a frameset so it didn't have an "R" number. Great handling, super stiff, and the 63 was a bit long in the reach for me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Tell him we said Hi!

Tell him we said Hi!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By big john

Yes, that's Ultra Torque. Pretty tough to find a...

Yes, that's Ultra Torque. Pretty tough to find a 10 speed Chorus crank but I did find a used 11 speed which works fine. The rings will work from the 10 onto the 11 but the 10 uses bolts and nuts but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Supposedly someone stole some of his sports...

Supposedly someone stole some of his sports memorabilia and he took it back by force. Essentially armed robbery and kidnapping.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,652
Posted By big john

Sometimes you have to do things that might not...

Sometimes you have to do things that might not please others. I had a 45 degree stem on a mountain bike. The front end was just too low. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,652
Posted By big john

I don't think it's a question of raising the bar...

I don't think it's a question of raising the bar or changing the stem. What I think is being questioned is making huge changes to the bike to try and make it work when it might not have been the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,652
Posted By big john

Isn't that a high end XC race bike? I'm sure it...

Isn't that a high end XC race bike? I'm sure it will be a nice ride on dirt roads and mild trails, even fully rigid. Not criticizing, just seems like a long way from where you started.
I'm hoping...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

.R.I.P. Akebono. ...

.R.I.P. Akebono.
https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zjFFXrRcPV4ZiS1Cy.JWzw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyMztjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ap.org/ce0c97101a887b269e30e83a2e13e9ca
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

My friend has 5 cages on this bike. I think there...

My friend has 5 cages on this bike. I think there are bosses for more stuff.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/ken_s_bike_7551b5b189492706b51552fe8459f2dc283df3fc.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

We have had a lot of rain in California this...

We have had a lot of rain in California this year. A lot for us, anyway. Last year we had double normal which is still not very much compared to some states.
The good news is most of the reservoirs...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Supposed to rain here again this weekend. I'll...

Supposed to rain here again this weekend. I'll probably do another Friday ride, been doing them lately because of so many rainy Saturdays. So I don't miss out on saddle time but I do miss the club...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,620
Posted By big john

A bong?

A bong?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 618
Posted By big john

Really depends on the rider if it's an e-road...

Really depends on the rider if it's an e-road bike, like a Specialized Creo. The speed limiter is 28mph but a strong, experienced rider will pedal beyond the limiter on a descent while a new rider or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By big john

Is it an Ultra-Torque bottom bracket? If so, I...

Is it an Ultra-Torque bottom bracket? If so, I think any Ultra-Torque crank will work. I have Chorus 10 and I replaced the crank with a Fulcrum Racing crank and later a Chorus 11 speed crank. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

I remember the story where he and another rider...

I remember the story where he and another rider had spent the day riding in the desert and they were famished and thirsty. So hungry he considered eating an old French fry he found in the van. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Duane Allman died in a motorcycle crash in 1971....

Duane Allman died in a motorcycle crash in 1971. Warren Haynes joined the band at some point. Here he is next to Dickie Betts.
Allman Brothers Blues Band - Melissa - Acoustic - Live Music - Gregg &...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

The Allman Brothers Band - Stormy Monday ( At...

The Allman Brothers Band - Stormy Monday ( At Fillmore East, 1971 ) - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Another Tuesday, another 40+ mile ride. Pretty...

Another Tuesday, another 40+ mile ride. Pretty windy but I did sit on a friend's wheel for a good part of the headwind, which was nice. Was another friend's birthday lunch after so, of course, I ate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

I have a Mount Zefal Double Shot. I think I found...

I have a Mount Zefal Double Shot. I think I found it on the trail. It's ok for the rare times I use it. When I had 26" tires I had a smaller pump which worked fine but it went with the bike when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

My snow cars would rub their bellies on the snow...

My snow cars would rub their bellies on the snow sometimes. Thought I might get stuck a couple times. Never had that problem with the Blazer or Grand Wagoneer. Of course, the Wagoneer had a 6 inch...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

Modern Camelbaks are designed with airflow in...

Modern Camelbaks are designed with airflow in mind, supposedly. People complain about them but when riding I really don't think about it, even the 3 liter one with other stuff loaded in it. If I use...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 618
Posted By big john

If you can go faster than their speed limiter you...

If you can go faster than their speed limiter you can drop them.;) I need a little downhill to get the ones with a 28mph limit, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 15,048
Posted By big john

The Weather Channel had cameras there, along with...

The Weather Channel had cameras there, along with several other places. It was pretty cool to see the people react when the lights went out.
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