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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Last time (only time) we bought new in the US,...

Last time (only time) we bought new in the US, there was no such thing. It would be much easier, knowing in advance what people are paying.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I am unaware of a dickering process when buying a...

I am unaware of a dickering process when buying a new car, if such exists. We got such a great deal on last year's model that it never crossed our minds. There is a waiting period of about three days...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

It takes time. I was an incompetent wrapper for...

It takes time. I was an incompetent wrapper for far longer than I've been competent.
The key, for me, was in the stretching. With modern bar tape you can pull it pretty hard without it breaking.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

It goes on beautifully first time every time. I...

It goes on beautifully first time every time. I have not always been competent. Like adjusting a headset; it takes some practice to get it right. But after that you could do it with your eyes closed,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Rural Yucatan. 25km East of Merida.

Rural Yucatan. 25km East of Merida.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Quick like a bunny. Actually, I ate a bowl of...

Quick like a bunny. Actually, I ate a bowl of lentils before enbarking. I did not do the figure of eight this time. This tape is not only shorter than I like, but also tends to break when pulled too...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I am about to embark on the Velo Vol memorial...

I am about to embark on the Velo Vol memorial handlebar wrap. I will use Pelten, Italian made cork wrap. Starting from the bottom. Black. Always black. Like his soul.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

The REI website doesn't appear to work in Mexico....

The REI website doesn't appear to work in Mexico. Also, in Mexico, one cannot apply for their World Elite credit card. They are a world elite company as long as you have a USA phone number. I am a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll stock up.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll stock up.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I and my three sisters each have an extra one.

I and my three sisters each have an extra one.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

My first shot responded like that.

My first shot responded like that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

That is a pretty fork

That is a pretty fork
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I have a 92 Paramount PDG. A very stiff frame....

I have a 92 Paramount PDG. A very stiff frame. Tange Prestige Oversized tubing. Until I discovered cushy tires, it was difficult on imperfect roads. It currently wears 27mm Open Pavès. With another...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I had a 63. I don't remember if it had a gas...

I had a 63. I don't remember if it had a gas gauge. It did run the windshield wipers off the spare tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

They take one look at your massive guads....

They take one look at your massive guads....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I bought one of those a few years ago, certain I...

I bought one of those a few years ago, certain I was going to like it. Not so.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Well the bampiolt06 needs to get himself a 2mm...

Well the bampiolt06 needs to get himself a 2mm allen wrench.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Well there ya go. I doubt I will ever ride those...

Well there ya go. I doubt I will ever ride those kinds of distances. When touring, I do 60-80 miles in a full day. Smelling the roses.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I now have 3 Brooks and like them all, including...

I now have 3 Brooks and like them all, including a C15. My all time fave is the B17 Narrow, but the new B17 Imperial shows promise, after a single, short ride. I take that back. I also have a Team...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

When I was doing centuries regularly I found salt...

When I was doing centuries regularly I found salt to be the limiting factor. Take some chips along. Or stop and buy some.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Do modern fds still have limit screws?

Do modern fds still have limit screws?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I predict pain. On multiple fronts, so to speak....

I predict pain. On multiple fronts, so to speak. I am happy with a 20 miler three or four times a week, until the knee proves itself to be healed.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Now that you mention it, we have no wind today....

Now that you mention it, we have no wind today. Still as a churchmouse. And overcast skies.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

My new Brooks is quite slick.

My new Brooks is quite slick.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Prolly XL in Castelli

Prolly XL in Castelli
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Currently 36*C, with an overnight low of 21*.

Currently 36*C, with an overnight low of 21*.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

While packing for my ride this morning, I noted...

While packing for my ride this morning, I noted that my mini-6 has made its escape. I vaguely remember pocketing it for a test ride. Oh! But wait! The last bike I rode has tubulars, and a Cannondale...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Nice of you to pop in 10 Wheels

Nice of you to pop in 10 Wheels
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Quality

Quality
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Demonstrably. I love mine. It would be a close...

Demonstrably. I love mine. It would be a close race with the induction hotplate. That thing is just amazing. I put the water on, put the oatmeal in it and am eating said oatmeal 30 seconds later. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

First road ride since Feb. 25 is in the books....

First road ride since Feb. 25 is in the books. The knee winced once or twice, and I am so far walking normally. I thought of another knee exercise I can do to help strengthen it. The Brooks was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

What carrier are you with?

What carrier are you with?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I blindly ride without any idea of my cadence....

I blindly ride without any idea of my cadence. The one time I checked, it was in the 80-90 range. Now though, just tooling around, it is likely much lower. The daily high winds start up at around 8....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I plan to ride a bike tomorrow. I have this...

I plan to ride a bike tomorrow. I have this saddle to test and all. I've looked over the questionaire and, at minimum they want 30 miles a week. Simple, if not for the knee issue. Vamos a ver.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Did you suffer a blow-out? How does a high speed...

Did you suffer a blow-out? How does a high speed plane react to a blow-out?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Ya done good with that pick up.

Ya done good with that pick up.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

It's the water.

It's the water.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Indeed. Countless times.

Indeed. Countless times.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

We drank Lucky by the case. Always liked the...

We drank Lucky by the case. Always liked the riddles.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Miller has always given me an instant headache....

Miller has always given me an instant headache. The rest I'm ok with.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Mickey's was my first legal beer purchase. It...

Mickey's was my first legal beer purchase. It came in an 8 pack back then. No more?
PS I got lucky than night too.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

You must be new here.

You must be new here.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

Fixed

Fixed
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I have a beer every couple weeks. 7.5% is more...

I have a beer every couple weeks. 7.5% is more buzz than I'm interested in these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

For all you dieters, I tried a free two week...

For all you dieters, I tried a free two week sample of Noom, back in November. They kept offering me two more weeks. Six weeks in I was down 14 pounds, and have remained so. They still offer the free...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

105 SLR single pivot are top notch, according to...

105 SLR single pivot are top notch, according to Sheldon Brown. And me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 490,177
Posted By seedsbelize

I think we can say ****. Bat**** anyway.

I think we can say ****. Bat**** anyway.
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