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01-06-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By Allez3

It’s implied by the post. Go take a relaxation...

It’s implied by the post. Go take a relaxation pill or ride around the block a few times.
12-28-18, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By Allez3

This whole thing is sad. I remember thinking...

This whole thing is sad. I remember thinking when they opened stores, “what are they doing?” Clearly going bankrupt was the plan. Used to have great clothes and was a great place to get mail order...
12-27-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By Allez3

40+ years on a multigear bike. Was used for...

40+ years on a multigear bike. Was used for decades in the Peloton. Such a problem you mention does not exist. Talk about a straw man argument. Just like all those grannie gears everyone is using...
12-27-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By Allez3

Autocorrect bud.

Autocorrect bud.
12-27-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By Allez3

Learn how to ride a bike bro. Nothing dangerous...

Learn how to ride a bike bro. Nothing dangerous or even remotely complicated about downtime shifters. That’s some serious crap getting pedaled... pun intended.
12-27-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By Allez3

HaHa! This forum needs a like button!

HaHa! This forum needs a like button!
12-27-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By Allez3

Hmm. Didn’t matter for decades. Along comes the...

Hmm. Didn’t matter for decades. Along comes the Brifters and it’s “Holy ****, downtubes are dangerous!”

GTFOOH
10-22-18, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Posted By Allez3

Not calling them inexpensive. What’s expensive...

Not calling them inexpensive. What’s expensive however, at least for me, is having one set of single focus, sunglasses and bifocals. I crammed them into one,
10-21-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Posted By Allez3

I use high quality Oakley frames with bigger,...

I use high quality Oakley frames with bigger, high impact lenses with transistions. Kills two birds with one stone, well, three. They’re bifocals. These are nice:
...
10-21-18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,716
Posted By Allez3

We recently retired to a small city. I see as...

We recently retired to a small city. I see as many people on their bikes here as I did in the big city. Not sure if it’s cultural yet or not, but people are on their bikes everywhere here. That...
10-21-18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,911
Posted By Allez3

Color me confused with the tire problem: ...

Color me confused with the tire problem:

https://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

problem solved.

As for the rest, once I buy a bike I don’t visit a shop until I need to buy another. Park makes some...
10-21-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,093
Posted By Allez3

This x10000000000000000

This x10000000000000000
08-28-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,265
Posted By Allez3

60 is too big for you. Good Lord. How did you...

60 is too big for you. Good Lord. How did you ride the thing?
08-28-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,265
Posted By Allez3

I've ridden a 56 cm since my second bike. I look...

I've ridden a 56 cm since my second bike. I look like an idiot, but the bike looks fine.
08-28-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,295
Posted By Allez3

Reminds me of this: ...

Reminds me of this:

https://i.redd.it/7bu35s9acb711.png
08-28-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,499
Posted By Allez3

I wanted a Hybrid so bad a few years back just to...

I wanted a Hybrid so bad a few years back just to get back into cycling that I bought one. I thought I wouldn't do any long rides again, just putting around the neighborhood, so I was good to go. It...
08-09-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,171
Posted By Allez3

I’d look for a hybrid. Something solid. As you...

I’d look for a hybrid. Something solid. As you lose weight you’ll probably want something lighter. Something steel for sure for now. 36 spoke wheels also.
08-09-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By Allez3

I’m currently buying up parts for this right now....

I’m currently buying up parts for this right now. I’ve gone with Sora R3000 for the drivetrain and will use the new 105 disc hubs which are set up for thru axle if I can find the dang things with 32...
05-05-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,360
Posted By Allez3

When I started riding again hills were brutal. ...

When I started riding again hills were brutal. I’d gone from 170-180 to 240 over a period of years. I just started doing a lap around the block (big block with a bunch of streets between of about 2...
03-14-18, 10:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,352
Posted By Allez3

When I was a teenager I spent a lot of mornings...

When I was a teenager I spent a lot of mornings chasing a 20 something co-Ed that was renting from my grandparents on rides. It was glorious...and motivating...��
03-14-18, 09:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,711
Posted By Allez3

Genetics all the way. My uncle dropped dead on...

Genetics all the way. My uncle dropped dead on his bike. Literally. The guy rode five days a week and weighed 180 pounds wet.
02-26-17, 07:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,433
Posted By Allez3

We just let our eight year old pick. She's very...

We just let our eight year old pick. She's very tall, kid is doomed with mom and dad 6' plus. She test rode some geared cruisers, then decided she wanted something like daddy's. She still too...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,231
Posted By Allez3

See if you can fit 26mm or 28mm tires to take...

See if you can fit 26mm or 28mm tires to take more abuse on #1 then be happy. If not, then maybe look at a conversion on #2. I converted to a double with drop bars on my Sirrus Sport that I bought...
01-08-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,122
Posted By Allez3

I'd go with stem length because raising it...

I'd go with stem length because raising it doesn't necessarily bring the handlebars closer to you given a particular length. They just put you in a more upright position. For me raising the stem has...
07-01-16, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

Took the wheel off an measureed. 135mm between...

Took the wheel off an measureed. 135mm between the stays. Specialized still insistng 130mm is fine, maybe it is if you want to squeeze it. :crash:

Found Deore hubs with 135mm and a steel axle. ...
06-28-16, 07:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

Oh good grief. This morning I get an email from...

Oh good grief. This morning I get an email from Specialized that it's 130 unless it's a disc model. I'll measure the stinking thing when I get home tomorrow and post the result.
06-27-16, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

Should anyone come looking for the answer on this...

Should anyone come looking for the answer on this down the road, I received an answer from Specialized this morning that it's 135mm.
06-26-16, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

If they are 135s on a 132.5 frame or they are...

If they are 135s on a 132.5 frame or they are actually 130s, but if my measure point was off then I'd be ordering the wrong hub. Again, I quickly measured on my way out the door and didn't think...
06-26-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

They barely lasted two years. Cheap knock off...

They barely lasted two years. Cheap knock off hub. Probably cost me just as much to overhaul.
06-25-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By Allez3

Pick a fitness bike you like. Put some Ergon GP3...

Pick a fitness bike you like. Put some Ergon GP3 grips on it. Maybe trim an inch off each end of the bar if the bars feel too wide or buy a 580 width on Amazon for $20. Most come with 620mm now and...
06-25-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

Couldn't tell you. Measured quickly with wheel...

Couldn't tell you. Measured quickly with wheel on before I left the house and we're out of town. Ideally I'd order the hubs this weekend and have new wheels by Friday.
06-25-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By Allez3

FX. Hands down. Keep it light and simple. If...

FX. Hands down. Keep it light and simple. If the tires seem too big, throw some 28s or 32s on there. I personally ride 28s on my Sirrus Sport.
06-25-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,459
Posted By Allez3

Brakes will be more effective as you lose weight....

Brakes will be more effective as you lose weight.

As for your ass? Well...the only way to fix that is to keep riding...:lol:
06-25-16, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,146
Posted By Allez3

Thumbs up on the weight loss man!:thumb:

Thumbs up on the weight loss man!:thumb:
06-25-16, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,146
Posted By Allez3

I think it depends not the reason why you have...

I think it depends not the reason why you have it. My uncle is obese and has it because of his weight. It comes and goes as he yo-yo's. The guy has a heck of a time with both issues. My boss is 6'...
06-25-16, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,588
Posted By Allez3

Same boat here. Going to build new wheels after...

Same boat here. Going to build new wheels after I settle the axle length issue of 130 vs 135 for my frame.
06-25-16, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Allez3

2014 Sirrus Sport Axle Length

So I need new wheels on my Sirrus Sport. Rims have held up, but the bearings are wearing out. I measure 135 with a caliper, but I'm wondering if this is a 132.5mm frame that can do both and it's...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-16, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,843
Posted By Allez3

My Sirrus Sport did it for me. My sciatica (SI...

My Sirrus Sport did it for me. My sciatica (SI Joint) was caused by weight gain and the first thing they did with me at PT was put me on a bike to losen things up. I had gone from 170 to 240...
06-22-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,531
Posted By Allez3

This. Congrats though!

This.

Congrats though!
Forum: Commuting
06-18-16, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,170
Posted By Allez3

This would be a concern as well.

This would be a concern as well.
Forum: Commuting
06-18-16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,170
Posted By Allez3

Go see a doc. You might have this and the...

Go see a doc. You might have this and the exertion causes inflammation:

Hiatal Hernia Causes, Picture, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments (http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/hiatal-hernia)
...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-16, 08:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,665
Posted By Allez3

For the sake of all humanity... Wash your...

For the sake of all humanity...

Wash your stinky ass! :)
05-16-16, 06:12 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,352
Posted By Allez3

Facts are stubborn things Walt.

Facts are stubborn things Walt.
05-16-16, 06:02 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,352
Posted By Allez3

Go back and read the linked file. Its a low...

Go back and read the linked file. Its a low income tax credit.

EIC is completely separate. The link is for income tax credits in a given State, says it right there in the text "means tested"....
05-15-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,520
Posted By Allez3

Agreed. The new Sora stuff coming is looking...

Agreed. The new Sora stuff coming is looking pretty snazzy too.
05-15-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By Allez3

Can't go wrong with Specialized. I'm totally...

Can't go wrong with Specialized.

I'm totally impartial though. I bought my first one in the 80's. Had a Trek mountain bike once for a couple of years but rarely road it. Everything else has been...
05-15-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,352
Posted By Allez3

Why should it be? Are you the property owner? ...

Why should it be? Are you the property owner?

But back to topic, no there is no free parking unless you've somehow held the property since the beginning of time.
05-15-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,352
Posted By Allez3

Let me know when the Mortgage Company takes on...

Let me know when the Mortgage Company takes on the liability for payments not made on the loan, taxes or the insurance.
05-15-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,352
Posted By Allez3

That's an income tax credit for low income...

That's an income tax credit for low income persons. Has nothing to do with actually paying property taxes or the liability associated with them.
05-14-16, 10:32 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 14,352
Posted By Allez3

False again.

False again.
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