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05-24-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,242
Posted By Kedosto

On equipment - “It’s the rider, not the bike.” ...

On equipment - “It’s the rider, not the bike.” One cannot buy speed, strength, or stamina.

On safety - ”Ride like they can’t see you.” I ride like they’re not even looking.

On building -...
05-14-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 839
Posted By Kedosto

Stole my line. :cry:

Stole my line. :cry:
05-12-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By Kedosto

My weapon of choice....

My weapon of choice. (https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/NT3000_49/norelco-nosetrimmer-3000-nose-ear-eyebrow-trimmer-series-3000-with-protectube-technology) I don’t use the round attachment, I just jam...
05-11-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,801
Posted By Kedosto

Looks like the guy owns a quirky bike, a vinyl...

Looks like the guy owns a quirky bike, a vinyl cutter, and a sense of humor.
05-10-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By Kedosto

Thru axles really helped complete the picture...

Thru axles really helped complete the picture with disc brakes. I’m a huge fan of disc brakes, but what the OP is experiencing is clearly one of the weak points with disc/QR configurations. Fiddling...
05-09-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By Kedosto

I run 700x28c and 650bx47c on the same bike. The...

I run 700x28c and 650bx47c on the same bike. The tire/wheel combo is the same circumference, so I don’t even have to make any changes to the speedo/odometer settings. For optimum performance you’ll...
05-09-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

I had a run-in with a cowardly moron, but he ran...

I had a run-in with a cowardly moron, but he ran away.
05-08-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

Well, I’m back a little earlier than anticipated....

Well, I’m back a little earlier than anticipated. It was just too damned windy. I hate the wind.

What is it with you quoting me out of context? I didn’t say I was “going full slap fight.” I asked...
05-08-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

That’s it?! You’re gonna bail out just like...

That’s it?! You’re gonna bail out just like that? C’mon man!
05-08-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

Lol. I knew you’d be back. You wanna start an...

Lol. I knew you’d be back. You wanna start an Internet Slap-Fight? Let me unpack this mess.

First, I won’t offer an interpretation of “the whole story was fabricated,” because I never said that....
05-07-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

What is your problem? Why do you feel the need to...

What is your problem? Why do you feel the need to come at me? I never addressed you. I never mentioned you or your posts yet YOU felt compelled to quote “once again, the usual BF Opinion Police are...
05-07-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

Well, it’s apparent my initial post struck a...

Well, it’s apparent my initial post struck a nerve. Only you know whether or not the shoe fits.

Everyone posting in this thread (other than OP) is ignorant of the facts of the event as it...
05-07-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

I didn’t mention you. That you feel the need to...

I didn’t mention you. That you feel the need to get defensive about my post speaks volumes. Whether you care about the cyclist or not is irrelevant to my post. Honking and yelling out of the car...
05-07-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,453
Posted By Kedosto

Wow! Who would have known so many of the world’s...

Wow! Who would have known so many of the world’s most peaceful and patient drivers could be found in a single thread. It’s almost as if some people can’t admit that sometimes - sometimes - a cyclist...
05-07-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,877
Posted By Kedosto

Buy a whole new buckle (male/female) and take...

Buy a whole new buckle (male/female) and take your helmet and new buckle to a shoe or luggage repair shop.

Edited to add: A cheap and easy way to find a plastic side clip buckle is in a department...
05-06-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By Kedosto

I never heard about it until the YouTube...

I never heard about it until the YouTube algorithm force fed me a video the other day. I posted the video here...
05-06-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 951
Posted By Kedosto

KMC. Great value and easy to use with their...

KMC. Great value and easy to use with their master link design. KMC has a chain for every speed and every budget.
Forum: Triathlon
05-04-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,640
Posted By Kedosto

The first thing that comes to mind is coaching....

The first thing that comes to mind is coaching. It sounds like rather than spending money on equipment (at this stage), you need the guidance of an experienced coach. At the very least, I’d seek out...
05-02-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,157
Posted By Kedosto

I wouldn’t advise going that far over the max...

I wouldn’t advise going that far over the max pressure listed on the sidewall, but I’m sure someone, somewhere has probably done it already. It would be better to go with wider tires, but the max...
05-02-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By Kedosto

Go over the underside one more time then hit both...

Go over the underside one more time then hit both sides about once a year from here on out. I do mine at the end of daylight savings.
05-01-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By Kedosto

I’m of the mind that any step in the right...

I’m of the mind that any step in the right direction is a good step. Whether it starts or ends nowhere is a matter of perspective, but at least it’s there and can serve as a building block for more.
05-01-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By Kedosto

A perspective from the front lines…

Some interesting stuff. Not making an endorsement of the channel, but it was fed to me by the Almighty Algorithm.

https://youtu.be/el1Xznv5ge4
04-18-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,423
Posted By Kedosto

Shimano’s new InvisiChain. Cleanest, quietest,...

Shimano’s new InvisiChain. Cleanest, quietest, longest lasting chain ever made. Never needs cleaning or lubrication, and is 100% lighter than any other chain on the market. Power transfer sucks, but...
04-18-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,259
Posted By Kedosto

This is the place where no opinion goes...

This is the place where no opinion goes undisputed, and damned near every other thread degenerates into an internet slap-fight.
04-18-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kedosto

Well, according to the hypothesis advanced by the...

Well, according to the hypothesis advanced by the No Ear Plugs crowd, it’s only a matter of time before a rider with hearing limitations DIES IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT.
Otherwise, doing the Goog reveals...
04-18-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,892
Posted By Kedosto

True story: This weekend while stuffing my...

True story:
This weekend while stuffing my hydro equipped bike into my vehicle, my helpful neighbor grabbed a handful of front brake with the wheel removed. When I got home, I grabbed a plastic...
04-12-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 666
Posted By Kedosto

What an incredible find, and in such amazing...

What an incredible find, and in such amazing condition. Outstanding!
04-10-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By Kedosto

For the applications you described, another vote...

For the applications you described, another vote for Continental Top Contact II’s. Outstanding weight, performance, flat resistance, grip, and tread life. They’re not the cheapest, nor the most...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,741
Posted By Kedosto

Hardware store rubber sheet material is cheap and...

Hardware store rubber sheet material is cheap and easy to work with. Depending on your local market, you might have a few choices in thickness. Too thin and the flap will flutter in the wind...
04-09-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,054
Posted By Kedosto

Bike-jacked at gun point on Skyline coverage: ...

Bike-jacked at gun point on Skyline coverage:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/brazen-armed-thieves-targeting-oakland-hills-mountain-bike-riders/ar-AAW2uMz?ocid=hplocalnews
04-08-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,570
Posted By Kedosto

I bolded the important part. Also, perhaps you...

I bolded the important part. Also, perhaps you could reread the part where I mentioned ignoring his threads.

Your attempt to defend him by attacking me is honorable, and ultimately reveals your...
04-08-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,570
Posted By Kedosto

As I stated in the last LarrySellerz thread; on...

As I stated in the last LarrySellerz thread; on the spectrum. If he doesn’t end up on my “ignore” list, I only have myself to blame.

Larry, these two posts combined suggest you’re attempting to...
04-07-22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,088
Posted By Kedosto

Wait, what!? We have a Lurker Award contender...

Wait, what!? We have a Lurker Award contender here. Stephen joined then waited over 15 ½ years before making his first post. That’s gotta be a record.

Otherwise I got nothin’.

Edited to add:...
04-07-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 919
Posted By Kedosto

I’m sure it must exist, but I’m struggling to...

I’m sure it must exist, but I’m struggling to recall a bigger load of marketing BS. I can’t wait to see the available color choices in the eBike ready bar tape.
04-07-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 868
Posted By Kedosto

You’re correct and I misspoke. BB5’s are single...

You’re correct and I misspoke. BB5’s are single adjustable while BB7’s are dual adjustable (like Spyres).
04-07-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,092
Posted By Kedosto

I remember back to a time when Emeryville was a...

I remember back to a time when Emeryville was a stinky, industrial eyesore. The waterfront was full of trash to the point that people would make sculptures out of it. I’ve been very pleased to...
04-07-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 868
Posted By Kedosto

Just to clarify, the BB5’s are single action and...

Just to clarify, the BB5’s are single action and BB7’s are dual action. Spyres are dual action similar to BB7’s but their setup, adjustment, and performance is significantly better than the BB7’s. I...
04-06-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,184
Posted By Kedosto

And after reviewing some of his posts (I’ve been...

And after reviewing some of his posts (I’ve been away for awhile) it’s pretty clear to me that Larry’s on the spectrum. From now on I will be regarding his posts with this in mind.
04-06-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,660
Posted By Kedosto

Wrong again. The guy IS totally wrong. Whatever...

Wrong again. The guy IS totally wrong. Whatever else might be going on doesn’t have bearing on his responsibility to operate in a safe, legal manner. First it was the “just following orders” defense...
04-06-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,660
Posted By Kedosto

Wrong. The “I was just following orders” defense...

Wrong. The “I was just following orders” defense has never relieved one from responsibility. Ever. And it’s probably one of the most despicable lies ever told.

I have no doubt that the messenger...
04-06-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,329
Posted By Kedosto

Another vote for Pathfinder Pro, as long as you...

Another vote for Pathfinder Pro, as long as you understand they offer little in the way of flat protection. Otherwise, the Pathfinders are a decent, light rolling, plush tire with nice gravel grip.
04-05-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By Kedosto

I’ve got a carbon hybrid frame hanging in my...

I’ve got a carbon hybrid frame hanging in my garage and I’m not ashamed to say I’m gonna totally ripoff that color scheme. I’m not sure exactly how I’ll lay it out, but those colors are definitely...
04-05-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,278
Posted By Kedosto

Yes! Drill lots of holes in your handlebars! You...

Yes! Drill lots of holes in your handlebars! You can tell us all about how it sounded once you’re released from the hospital. Be sure to include the x-ray pics with all the cool screws and plates.
04-05-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,184
Posted By Kedosto

Are you seriously asking why a woman might not be...

Are you seriously asking why a woman might not be thrilled with the opportunity to “team up” with a random guy? Or are you seeking validation for engaging in behavior you yourself recognize as...
04-05-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By Kedosto

You’re not trying to use the phone outdoors while...

You’re not trying to use the phone outdoors while wearing polarized sunglasses, right? Phone screens are difficult to see in bright sunlight. They’re almost impossible to see through polarized lenses...
04-04-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By Kedosto

I think you should be aware of a well known adage...

I think you should be aware of a well known adage in cycling. “Strong, light, cheap: pick two.” Your circumstances will not relieve you from the general truth here. Your desire to enjoy all three is...
04-04-22, 09:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,573
Posted By Kedosto

Keep in mind, sales people want nothing more than...

Keep in mind, sales people want nothing more than to make a sale. It’s what they do. It’s how they keep themselves fed, clothed, and housed. Many of them are quite passionate about their work and the...
04-04-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,087
Posted By Kedosto

Depending on the neighborhood around here, a...

Depending on the neighborhood around here, a loose dog could kill you. Dog fighting is a real thing in Oakland and on rare occasions vicious dogs have escaped and caused real harm. Not that long ago...
04-04-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,322
Posted By Kedosto

:foo:

:foo:
Forum: Touring
04-02-22, 11:01 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 13,133
Posted By Kedosto

Shimano 12sp 10-51 with a 36 chainring rolling...

Shimano 12sp 10-51 with a 36 chainring rolling 42’s will get you 19-ish gear inches on the low end, and about 100 gear inches on the high side. Close enough for me. The trick is getting the parts.
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