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Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,010
Posted By Broctoon

I think the highest speed I've hit was 55. This...

I think the highest speed I've hit was 55. This was several years ago on a 1991 Trek 1100. I held 50 or 52 a few times and briefly touched 55, on Utah canyon descents. My current bike, a steel framed...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,444
Posted By Broctoon

I like PDW cages shaped like animals. They are...

I like PDW cages shaped like animals. They are durable, light, and easy enough to use with a little practice. And they are hands-down the most stylish way to carry water on a bike.
11-22-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,239
Posted By Broctoon

What is this "go shopping" you speak of? News...

What is this "go shopping" you speak of? News flash: here in the 21st century, you can buy stuff without even putting on pants or leaving your basement.
11-22-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 664
Posted By Broctoon

That looks like a nice bike. I have one pretty...

That looks like a nice bike. I have one pretty similar, but I assembled it myself, piecemeal. Unfortunately for sellers, this style of bike does not command a high price (nothing close to their new...
11-20-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By Broctoon

For carrying something like a rolled-up jacket on...

For carrying something like a rolled-up jacket on my frame, I really like the Apex strap from Occam Designs. It works very well... easy to use, secure, and versatile.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,812
Posted By Broctoon

Not a road bike, but pictured here on the bank of...

Not a road bike, but pictured here on the bank of the Virgin River’s North Fork, in Zion National Park a few weeks ago.

...
10-29-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 710
Posted By Broctoon

High tensile steel. It was considered an upgrade...

High tensile steel. It was considered an upgrade over cheap, plain steel, but still inferior to a quality chrome-molybdenum alloy.
10-27-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,288
Posted By Broctoon

The kind of terrain you're riding makes a big...

The kind of terrain you're riding makes a big difference. With a fixed gear or single speed, you will have to make compromises, and will seldom have the perfect gear ratio. (If you were always riding...
10-27-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By Broctoon

For the rim, you want a Velocity Cliffhanger, or...

For the rim, you want a Velocity Cliffhanger, or maybe a Chukker or Dyad. Use at least 32 spokes, prefferably 36, and brass nipples. Little details in the wheel's construction make a world of...
10-25-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,822
Posted By Broctoon

We may have found a great suggestion for Larry....

We may have found a great suggestion for Larry. Get a special vehicle to follow, so you're always drafting. With that setup, handlebar choice is pretty moot. He'll be getting crazy-fast rides...
10-23-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 939
Posted By Broctoon

That's wise advice. And running two brakes off...

That's wise advice. And running two brakes off one lever is not simpler; it's more complicated. The simple way is the way 99.9% of bikes are set up: one front brake controlled by one lever, and one...
10-23-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By Broctoon

Nice job! I rode one century this year....

Nice job!

I rode one century this year. There's no way I could have done one 50 years ago, because I was only 3 years old at that time. I rode my first one at about 30 years old, and don't know if...
10-20-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,987
Posted By Broctoon

That's true. I've ordered Campy stuff from...

That's true. I've ordered Campy stuff from Wiggle, as well as their own house brand stuff. I often check Merlin when there's a Shimano part I want.
10-20-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,987
Posted By Broctoon

That's too bad. I like Wiggle, in spite of having...

That's too bad. I like Wiggle, in spite of having to deal with international shipping. They've had some good selection and often very attractive prices.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By Broctoon

That might be someone who finished the climb and...

That might be someone who finished the climb and is now shuttling back to the bottom where our cars are parked. Also, they did staggered starts, TT style. But we can pretend I’m beating that guy.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By Broctoon

That's great! I saw your friend at the races. I...

That's great! I saw your friend at the races. I entered the hill climb, crit, road race, and team tri, but I skipped the TT. The games are really about friendship, active lifestyles, and good...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By Broctoon

I'm only 53. I've loved riding bikes all my life,...

I'm only 53. I've loved riding bikes all my life, but just started to focus on avid cycling the past six or seven years. My goal now is simply to keep riding as long as possible. I kind of doubt I'll...
10-19-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By Broctoon

If you're serious about getting into cycling more...

If you're serious about getting into cycling more than very occasionally, I recommend spending five to seven hundred bucks to get a decent bike. Skip the department stores. Go to a bike shop. Trek,...
10-18-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,007
Posted By Broctoon

Individuals have the right to choose a gear ratio...

Individuals have the right to choose a gear ratio that works for them, and there is no objective, absolute best ratio for a given hill. Some guys do better mashing a high gear at lower RPM, and...
10-03-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,712
Posted By Broctoon

Mixing? Matching? Here's what I do: Check my...

Mixing? Matching? Here's what I do:

Check my cycle clothing drawer and see what's there (what's been washed and put away).

Think about how far I'm going, and what bike I'm riding. Because some...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Broctoon

It’s called trim. There is an inner position,...

It’s called trim. There is an inner position, inner trim position, and outer position. It allows for a somewhat cross-chain situation without rubbing on the derailleur cage.

My 11 speed Campy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By Broctoon

I'll concede on the cleanliness claim. Also...

I'll concede on the cleanliness claim. Also longevity, perhaps.

But efficiency? How many Watts do you think a drip lubed chain robs from the rider's effort, and how many for a waxed chain? I bet...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By Broctoon

Fair enough. As long as we're talking honestly...

Fair enough. As long as we're talking honestly about it. I have no real opposition to waxing conceptually, but when I read things like "It's no more difficult than drip lube," I think, "Ahh......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By Broctoon

One more step, tool, or consideration to make...

One more step, tool, or consideration to make this process work with ideal effectiveness. And we're still hearing "Chain waxing is so much better. It's not harder or more complicated. In fact, it's...
09-26-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

Correct. Find a bike with geometry that your...

Correct.

Find a bike with geometry that your back can handle. Or use an indoor elliptical. Bikes are bikes, ellipticals are ellipticals, and trying to merge them into one is dumb. A tadpole...
09-24-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

Hand cycles are legit, not silly. A bike with the...

Hand cycles are legit, not silly. A bike with the crank and pedals replaced by a mechanism similar to an elliptical trainer… that’s silly.
09-24-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Broctoon

There’s not enough info on their website to tell...

There’s not enough info on their website to tell us what differentiates this from other IGH designs that have been available for years (many decades in some cases).

IGHs from Rohloff, Shimano, and...
09-24-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,222
Posted By Broctoon

Wait, what? We don’t lose weight by burning more...

Wait, what? We don’t lose weight by burning more calories than we take in? How, then?
09-24-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

This is another example of the old attitude that...

This is another example of the old attitude that “30 years ago (when I got into bikes) we reached the pinnacle of bike development. Everything introduced prior to that time is useful and worth...
09-23-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

So a few extra kilograms of weight totally...

So a few extra kilograms of weight totally negates the benefits of full suspension, disc brakes, tubeless tires, a dropper seatpost, etc? :foo:

I guess if you’re just doing sporty trail rides...
09-22-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 321
Posted By Broctoon

Does the car have a factory roof rack? With cross...

Does the car have a factory roof rack? With cross bars already in place, it should be easy to add some bike trays/clamps. If all you have are the side rails, it's still not hard, but will cost a bit...
09-22-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

The 1817 version was a better design.

The 1817 version was a better design.
09-22-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyAyUxMvMXk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyAyUxMvMXk
09-22-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

Every time I see a picture of it, I start to gag...

Every time I see a picture of it, I start to gag and nearly throw up. I quickly look away, but still cringe and shudder a little.
09-22-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

Treadmill? Pfft! Cut out the middle man....

Treadmill? Pfft!

Cut out the middle man. GlideCycle is what all the cool kids will be riding soon.
...
09-22-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

"I want to ride a bike, but I also like walking...

"I want to ride a bike, but I also like walking on treadmills, and I'm looking for the most complicated way possible to do both."

That thing is not a good bike or a good treadmill. But I bet it's...
09-22-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

How could it possibly catch fire? It's a river!...

How could it possibly catch fire? It's a river! (OP innocently flicks his cigarette in...)
09-22-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

"I want to ride a bike, but I also want to look...

"I want to ride a bike, but I also want to look silly. And anytime I go outside, I'll be missing my gym machines." (Street Strider pops up like a meerkat...)
09-22-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

BikeForums is sometimes an open powder keg. The...

BikeForums is sometimes an open powder keg. The OP here unwittingly drives by and...
...
09-22-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,222
Posted By Broctoon

I'm always a bit suspicious of any data put out...

I'm always a bit suspicious of any data put out by a fitness app. I mean, they're very accurate with time and distance, but health and training stats are just estimates.

Garmin tells me my...
09-22-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

That's a good summary. I don't think anyone can...

That's a good summary. I don't think anyone can reasonably disagree... unless they just want to quarrel.

BITD there were lots of nice bikes spec'ed with 3x drivetrains... mountain bikes and...
09-21-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,568
Posted By Broctoon

Any physical activity is good and will benefit...

Any physical activity is good and will benefit other kinds of physical activity. It would be really hard to quantify how much kayaking helps biking, or vice-versa. I don't know that you can even...
09-21-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

Of course. I'm not a fan of 3x, but I think...

Of course.

I'm not a fan of 3x, but I think it's ignorant to claim that they're dead. Perhaps dead in the mid to high end range of mountain bikes, although still selling in the millions, when all...
09-21-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By Broctoon

I have an All City bike and don't see any QC...

I have an All City bike and don't see any QC issues on it. The frame has never broken. It's a Nature Boy Disc.

Space Horse is a cool bike! The Gorilla Monsoon has an even better name and might be...
09-21-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

4,630 WalMart stores in the U.S. If each one...

4,630 WalMart stores in the U.S. If each one averages just one mountain bike per week, that's more than two hundred thousand 3x drivetrains per year, from WalMart alone. They don't need anyone to...
09-21-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

I bet in the sub-$1000 range, the category with...

I bet in the sub-$1000 range, the category with the most bikes sold every year is 1x1 coaster brake, and second most is 3x something. All those cheap, department store mountain bikes (thousands sold...
09-21-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,882
Posted By Broctoon

"Vintage" is a term for bicycles (or cars,...

"Vintage" is a term for bicycles (or cars, clothing, or whatever) that are old but interesting, collectible, and potentially valuable... as opposed to just being old and junky.

Stuff that's just...
09-21-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

The maximum range of the cog cassette or cluster...

The maximum range of the cog cassette or cluster is limited by the rear derailleur. For example, a vintage short cage derailleur can only handle something like ~15 tooth range, from smallest to...
09-21-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

People who want a 3x drivetrain: - Those who...

People who want a 3x drivetrain:

- Those who are used to them because it's what they've always had, because for decades it was the only affordable way to get a really wide total gear range.

-...
09-21-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By Broctoon

This is a really Larry thing to say. I know...

This is a really Larry thing to say.

I know people who think nobody should need more than two chain rings. Others love having three, but use the middle one the most. Still others spend equal time...
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