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Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By rsbob

Love the metric idea. When I hit 70, I’m going in...

Love the metric idea. When I hit 70, I’m going in KMs. Yesterday did 104 KMs and 1,088 meters climbing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 256
Posted By rsbob

You put two new wheels on your bike and...

You put two new wheels on your bike and accomplish two things:

1. Your wheels match
2. You saved a ton of money
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 58
Posted By rsbob

Helmet Bug Catching Season

Four rides and five bugs caught by the helmet. Used to stop, remove shades and helmet to get the thing out of my hair. Now it has become so frequent - unless it’s a bee - I don’t even bother...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 471
Posted By rsbob

You could paint it in ‘camo’ but not use typical...

You could paint it in ‘camo’ but not use typical camo colors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 689
Posted By rsbob

To add to the wash cold and line dry, add one...

To add to the wash cold and line dry, add one more. That goes for jerseys and bibs/shorts. AND saves on your electricity bill.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 167
Posted By rsbob

Plenty of YouTube videos on bike washing - as...

Plenty of YouTube videos on bike washing - as well as anything else
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5,420
Views: 875,879
Posted By rsbob

Your forgot to say, “I’ll be here all week”. :)

Your forgot to say, “I’ll be here all week”. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,207
Posted By rsbob

If I was that anal concerned about my bike I...

If I was that anal concerned about my bike I would get a clear wrap designed for bikes by a company like 3M. I know it exists because a friend of mine completely wrapped his gravel bike. Said it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,409
Posted By rsbob

Phone goes in zip-lock bag. Used the cadence...

Phone goes in zip-lock bag.

Used the cadence alert on the Garmin yesterday. Good if riding flats but a real PITA if doing hard climbs below target (80 RPM) or coasting or stopping. Deactivated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5,420
Views: 875,879
Posted By rsbob

Crappy pic, so use your imagination. Seattle...

Crappy pic, so use your imagination. Seattle with Olympics mountains in background
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 598
Posted By rsbob

check out the vids on YouTube by Jasper Verkuijl....

check out the vids on YouTube by Jasper Verkuijl. He does gravel races and well as multi-stage road in Europe. Quite entertaining from an amateur perspective.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,409
Posted By rsbob

How is having relations with a partner better...

How is having relations with a partner better than by oneself? <-A more than adequate comparison.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 598
Posted By rsbob

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. ...

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. Never a problem. Now stop stalking me, or is it the other way around?

When I finished the ride and was loading the bike on the car (I don’t do 60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6,494
Views: 609,993
Posted By rsbob

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river...

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river arrives. Did almost 64 miles with 3500’ of climbing. One punchy 10th of a mile climb at 14% which I chose to tackle rather than detour around. I find it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 598
Posted By rsbob

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU...

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU tube, tire levers, tire boot, core tool, CO2 and mini pump in jersey pocket. No need for a handlebar bag, it all easily fits in an underseat bag. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,844
Posted By rsbob

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far...

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far behind you. My age still seems surreal. Not regarding e-bikes, but climbing; up until this year, I have relentlessly chased PRs hill climbing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 578
Posted By rsbob

Wow, $54 for Conti 5K ASTRs. Even with a fee for...

Wow, $54 for Conti 5K ASTRs. Even with a fee for shipping, a bargain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,867
Posted By rsbob

I have MANY secrets. Muah ha ha.

I have MANY secrets. Muah ha ha.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,563
Posted By rsbob

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy?...

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy? (My mountain biking companion for 7 years - one helluva great dog). :) He never wore gloves either. Maybe the pros took a page from Eddy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 464
Posted By rsbob

After going into oscillations at 45 mph when a...

After going into oscillations at 45 mph when a large box truck disrupted the air flow of my 60mm wheels, on windy days, I swap out the front wheel for a 32mm. Far less fighting and a lot more stable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,867
Posted By rsbob

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers: ...

Eat your hearts out, you underachievers:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/865x919/img_0181_4d73da584c4fc98214d41520a514a8f043d59d91.jpeg

Can you say ‘error’? Typical max...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 695
Posted By rsbob

I know how to make you feel better. A...

I know how to make you feel better.

A couple of years ago, I bought some new cleats for my new Shimano clipless pedals. The screws provided were not long enough to bite, so I found some longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 600
Posted By rsbob

Yup, bought a friend’s Orbea with only 200 miles...

Yup, bought a friend’s Orbea with only 200 miles on it at a $2,000 discount. It is just a bit smaller than I would like, but put a longer stem and raised the seat post and it is pretty darned good....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,207
Posted By rsbob

Might? The guy is proud of his bike and wants...

Might?
The guy is proud of his bike and wants to admire and protect it, not turn it into a sequel of The Mummy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,680
Posted By rsbob

Hillarious. Very Monty Python-esque

Hillarious. Very Monty Python-esque
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,680
Posted By rsbob

Muy bueno. Thanks

Muy bueno. Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,680
Posted By rsbob

The stripes of excellence? Have gotten to...

The stripes of excellence?

Have gotten to the point where I have to spray my noggin with sunscreen before donning my lid. Maybe I need a wig glued to the inside of the helmet and then shock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,680
Posted By rsbob

Ayup - too big for the p-brain

Ayup - too big for the p-brain
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,563
Posted By rsbob

Waaay too logical and rational. And you forgot...

Waaay too logical and rational. And you forgot shock absorption. Now clean up your act!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,867
Posted By rsbob

Sagattariacorn-ish and under-achieving slacker...

Sagattariacorn-ish and under-achieving slacker wannabe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,528
Posted By rsbob

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:

Here we go again! :deadhorse2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6,494
Views: 609,993
Posted By rsbob

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing. ...

Good for you, or we wouldn’t be typing.

Impending storms or being caught in a downpour can really shave times. I have ‘raced’ many. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 21,381
Views: 5,291,096
Posted By rsbob

32 Oz of OrangeSeal Endurance, Lazer helmet,...

32 Oz of OrangeSeal Endurance, Lazer helmet, Shimano knock-offs for trainer bike, 2 pair aero socks for long haul rides, and a new computer mount. Need to save my pennies for the next haul.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6,494
Views: 609,993
Posted By rsbob

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the...

Did a fair amount of backpacking in the California high/back country when I lived there and lightning storms are no joke. Talk about feeling vulnerable with no place to hide. Think we had aluminum...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5,420
Views: 875,879
Posted By rsbob

What a magnificent picture. Unreal.

What a magnificent picture. Unreal.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,475
Posted By rsbob

Used to ride every weekend, except winter when we...

Used to ride every weekend, except winter when we skied together, with a good buddy. We road many club rides, and organized charity rides and even rode a tandem together. Having company of even one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,650
Posted By rsbob

Unable to upload a pic. The Browse you device...

Unable to upload a pic. The Browse you device button does not respond.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,494
Views: 609,993
Posted By rsbob

Only? :eek: Faked it today while it rained -...

Only? :eek:

Faked it today while it rained - again. 17 miles with 1300’ with a spike to 2,000 Watts (because ZWIFT screwed up). Watched a French murder mystery series on Netflix to keep from...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,563
Posted By rsbob

I hear that about elbow and knee pads. Finally...

I hear that about elbow and knee pads. Finally graduated to those after too many bruises and blood loss. Never was as good as I thought I could be.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By rsbob

In the 60s and 70s I had a frame mount pump...

In the 60s and 70s I had a frame mount pump secured by a couple of frame clamps, and that was it. Good only for slow leaks, but then I never did any real distance, just back and forth to school/s.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,867
Posted By rsbob

That’s the goal for many of us old guys. Keep it...

That’s the goal for many of us old guys. Keep it up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 761
Posted By rsbob

That really sucks. So glad it wasn’t worse. ...

That really sucks. So glad it wasn’t worse. Heal quickly
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3,286
Views: 658,092
Posted By rsbob

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,563
Posted By rsbob

Yeoch!

Yeoch!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 801
Posted By rsbob

Can’t speak to the other contenders but have...

Can’t speak to the other contenders but have Hunts (60mm) for two years and they are awesome but a bit loud. Never have to announce my presence on a bike path, just coast for a bit. Doesn’t bother...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6,494
Views: 609,993
Posted By rsbob

Representative Kim Schrier to the rescue of...

Representative Kim Schrier to the rescue of RAMROD. That’s pretty awesome.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,179
Posted By rsbob

Pedestrian Injured on Local MUP - Cyclist Blamed

On the local news tonight there was a segment where a cyclist rang a bell to warn a ped he was going to overtake. The ped moved, and was immediately struck by another cyclist coming from the opposite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 689
Posted By rsbob

Only wear once, then launder. You don’t want...

Only wear once, then launder. You don’t want bacteria buildup assaulting your gentleman parts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 689
Posted By rsbob

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,494
Views: 609,993
Posted By rsbob

Good advice. I topped up and over the...

Good advice. I topped up and over the recommended on my other tires. Time to order another bottle.
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