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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,040
Posted By Jaeger99

Exactly right. The Varia alerts me to the...

Exactly right. The Varia alerts me to the presence of a car WAY before I could hear it - particularly if I am moving briskly and wind noise is muffling sound - or there is other ambient noise...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,229
Posted By Jaeger99

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley for climbs. ...

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley for climbs.

Thunderstruck by AC / DC for descents.

Assuming I want to descend like a maniac.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,040
Posted By Jaeger99

And you can distinguish between individual cars,...

And you can distinguish between individual cars, and gauge their rate of approach - which your ears definately can't tell you. But I guess the takeaway is that unless it can magically cloak you in an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,040
Posted By Jaeger99

My thoughts exactly.

My thoughts exactly.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,040
Posted By Jaeger99

The Varia will tell you that the car is there...

The Varia will tell you that the car is there before you can hear it. Unless you have truly exceptional hearing. Moving at any kind of a decent clip, I that find wind noise masks the sound of a car...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Jaeger99

It sounds way more hardcore to obsess over specs...

It sounds way more hardcore to obsess over specs and marginal performance gains - but looks matter to me. My bike puts a smile on my face every time I walk up to it. If the Orbea does that for you, ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Jaeger99

I'd choose the Pinarello on looks, comfort, and...

I'd choose the Pinarello on looks, comfort, and the fact that I won't see a dozen of them on every ride. Plus I'm just a bit of a Pinarello fanboy.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,401,328
Posted By Jaeger99

^^^^ That F8.... drool......

^^^^ That F8.... drool......
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 06:24 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,572
Posted By Jaeger99

Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,572
Posted By Jaeger99

Hmmm - buying a bike now that you HOPE will...

Hmmm - buying a bike now that you HOPE will become comfortable at some point in the unknown future as your fitness /flexibility / strength improve? That's a bad bet, IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-19, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,401,328
Posted By Jaeger99

Cheers. :beer:

Cheers. :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-19, 05:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,572
Posted By Jaeger99

I absolutely understand where you are coming from...

I absolutely understand where you are coming from with your question as I went through a similar progression. I rode a hybrid for a year, then at the encouragement of a couple road bike riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 133,933
Posted By Jaeger99

Wheel upgrade for the Rokh - Roval carbon...

Wheel upgrade for the Rokh - Roval carbon clinchers - love the way they look and the way they roll.

http://www.fototime.com/51044E3FD6B2E85/orig.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,674
Posted By Jaeger99

Roval carbon clinchers for the Rokh. Only two...

Roval carbon clinchers for the Rokh. Only two rides on them so far, but loving them lots.

http://www.fototime.com/51044E3FD6B2E85/orig.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,401,328
Posted By Jaeger99

Still my one and only bike. Pinarello Rokh. ...

Still my one and only bike. Pinarello Rokh.

http://www.fototime.com/66A3AE49571C0C5/orig.jpg
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 21,244
Posted By Jaeger99

This is what he was thinking: In other...

This is what he was thinking:



In other words "I'll get away with it, but if I don't, I'll just get a slap on the wrist, because I'm Vincenzo Nibali and my awesomeness is truly awesome."
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-15, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,933
Posted By Jaeger99

I dunno - since pointless doping discussion is...

I dunno - since pointless doping discussion is going to take place anyway, I think it would be a bloody terrific idea to have it all take place in one thread rather than polluting all other threads.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,010
Views: 77,115
Posted By Jaeger99

It almost sounds like you're suggesting that this...

It almost sounds like you're suggesting that this is a team sport, and that having a strong team helps. Not exactly a revelation. Froome is a very strong rider on a very strong team. I don't see...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,010
Views: 77,115
Posted By Jaeger99

Frankly, it seems to me that much of criticism of...

Frankly, it seems to me that much of criticism of this tour being "boring" is nothing more than an expression of Froome / SKY hate. I sure as heck enjoyed it - and I neither love nor particularly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 07:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,063
Posted By Jaeger99

If by this you mean that your hands are on the...

If by this you mean that your hands are on the bars and not on the hoods (or drops) when you are executing a turn, then yeah, that could be a big part of the problem. A road bike can feel twitchy as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,500
Posted By Jaeger99

If there's an easier mounting system than this...

If there's an easier mounting system than this Lezyne, I haven't come across it.

http://www.fototime.com/4519C5AE80BBCE5/orig.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,482
Posted By Jaeger99

I like to start my rides about a half hour before...

I like to start my rides about a half hour before sunrise. It's cool, little wind and less traffic. And when I'm done, I still have the whole day ahead of me for other stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 09:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,142
Posted By Jaeger99

Rock solid stability was a high purchase priority...

Rock solid stability was a high purchase priority for me, and one that led me to the endurance side of the fence. Lots or really good bikes in this category but the only one that I liked nearly as...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,442
Posted By Jaeger99

Not everyone's cuppa, but I like it. ...

Not everyone's cuppa, but I like it.

http://www.fototime.com/8EBF59160211B68/orig.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/FDE6B181BCD07A0/orig.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,232
Posted By Jaeger99

Wait, you're supposed to change your road bike?

Wait, you're supposed to change your road bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,110
Posted By Jaeger99

This.

This.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,379
Posted By Jaeger99

I am loving my Vittoria Open Pave 25s so damn...

I am loving my Vittoria Open Pave 25s so damn much I can't at present imagine riding anything else. So far ahead of whatever the heck the stock 23s were.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-14, 02:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,975
Posted By Jaeger99

It's not an either / or proposition. You don't...

It's not an either / or proposition. You don't need to change your behaviour, nor should you. You can still take a cautious and thoughtful approach to riding in traffic, AND be more visible to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,975
Posted By Jaeger99

I've always run a daytime flash front. I find I...

I've always run a daytime flash front. I find I spot other cyclists running a daytime flash from a much greater distance than those that don't. I see no negative and can't conceive of how it could...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,563
Posted By Jaeger99

I run 28s (Bontrager hard case AW) on my 7.2 FX...

I run 28s (Bontrager hard case AW) on my 7.2 FX over gravel paths and woodland trails with zero issues. And on the road they are so much nicer than the fat stock tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jaeger99

Yes, I'm sure that's it. :lol:

Yes, I'm sure that's it. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-14, 09:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jaeger99

Trek rules all in my neck of the woods, followed...

Trek rules all in my neck of the woods, followed closely by Giant. Don't see a ton of Specialized, but they are out there. I do I see a LOT of Cervelos locally, but I think that's because there is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-14, 09:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,579
Posted By Jaeger99

What's so hard to understand? They work well for...

What's so hard to understand? They work well for an awful lot of people, but not for you. That's neither surprising nor complex. No element of bike fit is more purely subjective and highly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-14, 07:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 48,164
Posted By Jaeger99

Sure - and pros can get fresh tape for every ride...

Sure - and pros can get fresh tape for every ride if they want. For the rest of us, white isn't white for very long.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-14, 09:18 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 31,091
Posted By Jaeger99

This. Exactly this.

This. Exactly this.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 52,977
Posted By Jaeger99

Possible to rank them? Sure. Possible to arrive...

Possible to rank them? Sure. Possible to arrive at a consensus on that ranking? Not bloody likely.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 31,091
Posted By Jaeger99

Correct. ls01 doesn't know what he is talking...

Correct. ls01 doesn't know what he is talking about.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 31,091
Posted By Jaeger99

Survivor?? If I am street racing my car and run...

Survivor?? If I am street racing my car and run over a pedestrian, does that make me a "survivor" too? Oh gosh. Poor, poor me.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,859
Posted By Jaeger99

You're not going to get a better justification...

You're not going to get a better justification than this.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,288
Posted By Jaeger99

Another vote for the Lezyne. Love the rubber...

Another vote for the Lezyne. Love the rubber strap mount - install or remove in about 2.735 seconds.

http://www.fototime.com/ACD314CAEAC58A3/orig.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-14, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,166
Posted By Jaeger99

Cool vid. Cracked me the hell up.

Cool vid. Cracked me the hell up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-14, 05:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,271
Posted By Jaeger99

Spot on in its entirety, particularly this...

Spot on in its entirety, particularly this paragraph.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 04:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,287
Posted By Jaeger99

A+ on that post. I don't lose sleep over a nick...

A+ on that post. I don't lose sleep over a nick or scratch. But I like to keep my bike clean. And my car. And my house. I see no particular virtue in dirt and grime.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-14, 08:25 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,951
Posted By Jaeger99

Agree completely.

Agree completely.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,737
Posted By Jaeger99

Never heard of this before, and I almost wish I...

Never heard of this before, and I almost wish I hadn't.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-14, 06:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 30,596
Posted By Jaeger99

Terrific choice. I really liked the Emonda when I...

Terrific choice. I really liked the Emonda when I was bike shopping.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-14, 07:32 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 10,355
Posted By Jaeger99

Bingo.

Bingo.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 10,355
Posted By Jaeger99

I stopped reading the thread at this post. Spot...

I stopped reading the thread at this post. Spot on. I can't immediatly think of anyone who gives a damn what my average speed is on a weekend ride, much less be in a position to legitimately...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,674
Posted By Jaeger99

Thanks much.

Thanks much.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-14, 05:36 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,674
Posted By Jaeger99

Cool. Details?

Cool. Details?
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