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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

It works for me, yes. But I'd rather have larger...

It works for me, yes. But I'd rather have larger wheels and, yes, disc brakes. LOTS of rain around here, enough that I'd definitely notice the braking difference. I live in Forest HILLS, commute...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

Well there may be other options. But for all the...

Well there may be other options. But for all the links you sent me, they are unable to deliver to my house, and can the only dealers available where I can pick up are at least 250 miles away (the one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

Yea, I've seen quite a few I like online. Of...

Yea, I've seen quite a few I like online. Of course, none of them are actually available to me. Unless I want to take a significant road trip.
Thus my original "hard to find" comment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

Just the way I am. You have no idea... :twitchy:

Just the way I am. You have no idea... :twitchy:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

There's a small single-track on my commute, and...

There's a small single-track on my commute, and several near the river where I ride for entertainment. But importantly, the pavement around here is awful, and the sidewalks are worse. The suspension...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

... and a front suspension fork. Yea, they...

... and a front suspension fork.

Yea, they exist. Never bought a new bike before. It scares me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

Yes, of course. The problem is, it's not an easy...

Yes, of course. The problem is, it's not an easy conversion. It's not just the handlebar, you can't use the shifters on the flat bar, so you have to change those out. And most of the time you've got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

I used to enjoy running, but my knees started to...

I used to enjoy running, but my knees started to deteriorate and I got so I couldn't run without pain. I'm told it's arthritis. In my hips too.

Then I got into weight lifting and strength...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

I guess I have a weird preference in bikes, at...

I guess I have a weird preference in bikes, at least for commuting and long rides, which is most of my riding. I'm riding a modified MTB now, with, yes, smaller all-terrain tires, modified stem,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

Nah, I just don't like them. And it's hard to...

Nah, I just don't like them. And it's hard to find a bike like I want to ride that doesn't have the drop bars. I like gravel bikes because I'm always riding on mixed terrain (asphalt, broken, poorly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

Well, it's my personal opinion, yes. Don't take...

Well, it's my personal opinion, yes. Don't take it personally, use the drop bars if you want.

SO many bikes have them and so many people ride them I had to try out a couple of bikes set up that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,487
Posted By TheLizard

That's just a regular tire repair kit, sans the...

That's just a regular tire repair kit, sans the roughing tool. I've used them to repair car tires (mostly jeep tires) many times.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,251
Posted By TheLizard

Yea, putting that drop-bars torture device on...

Yea, putting that drop-bars torture device on there would piss anybody off!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,811
Posted By TheLizard

This was the best response until you said "drop...

This was the best response until you said "drop bar". For love of God do NOT get a drop bar. OMG what's wrong with you people?

How many bikes have I ridden that were almost perfect except they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,005
Posted By TheLizard

This is the chain tool I have. It’s small,...

This is the chain tool I have. It’s small, convenient, and includes that little chain-holding wire that keeps the loose ends of the chain together while you put the master link in place. Invaluable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,005
Posted By TheLizard

I’ve never seen those things before. Have changed...

I’ve never seen those things before. Have changed many chains with master links, just used my fingers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,866
Posted By TheLizard

There seems to be some sort of torture device...

There seems to be some sort of torture device attached to the pedals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,059
Posted By TheLizard

None of these are examples of explicitly...

None of these are examples of explicitly race-based policies that impose different costs based on skin color.

This is "racism of the gaps" - that is, since the outcomes are different, it can only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,059
Posted By TheLizard

Simple CRT vs. Liberalism chart. Here they term...

Simple CRT vs. Liberalism chart. Here they term it "Anti-Racism", as popularized by Ibram X. Kendi

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,059
Posted By TheLizard

AFAIK, California still prohibits businesses...

AFAIK, California still prohibits businesses (public accommodations) from discriminating based on race (among other things). Federal civil rights legislation does the same thing. So, as far as I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,059
Posted By TheLizard

Right, of course. So true... yea. ummm......

Right, of course. So true... yea.

ummm... say, just for reference, mind you, could you please point me to a few places where I can get a lower price for my skin color?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,715
Posted By TheLizard

... assuming you're on a road bike with drop bars.

... assuming you're on a road bike with drop bars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,411
Posted By TheLizard

KY Jelly

KY Jelly
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,411
Posted By TheLizard

DAMMIT, Dad!! Not again??!?!?!

DAMMIT, Dad!! Not again??!?!?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By TheLizard

The crankset has completely missing teeth on 2 of...

The crankset has completely missing teeth on 2 of the crankwheels, so I could save the crank with some new chainwheels, but they've been VERY difficult to find (5-bolt, 110bcd), especially for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By TheLizard

Yes, I do think I can get the shifters working...

Yes, I do think I can get the shifters working again, I've done the same for non-functional shifters on other bikes. So yea, then I just need all the 8-speed parts (cassette and derailleur) for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By TheLizard

Vintage ZX frame conundrum

What to do with this bike? I'm undecided.
I bought this sweet "ZX" brite yellow bike. The wheels will probably work, but other than that and the frame, it's a total rebuild. It looks like a Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By TheLizard

bigger wheels for jamix x2

I'm thinking of buying a Jamis X2. It's a crappy mountain bike, but I want to put together more like a hybrid, and I want something that will take disc brakes, and the more upright geometry on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,532
Posted By TheLizard

I use a speaker. Rarely listen to music, though,...

I use a speaker. Rarely listen to music, though, I'm usually catching up on podcasts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 20,855
Posted By TheLizard

All of my bikes have a trunk bag. Always plenty...

All of my bikes have a trunk bag. Always plenty of room for everything I want to take with me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,658
Posted By TheLizard

Any ride-ready Cannondale for $150 would not last...

Any ride-ready Cannondale for $150 would not last a day on CL around here. Used bikes are in high demand, especially the sub-$400 bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,658
Posted By TheLizard

True. I see a few good deals pop up but they get...

True. I see a few good deals pop up but they get sold really fast.

The Bicycle Guys have probably the smallest stock of bikes I've ever seen on their website, and they're now offering deals for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,216
Posted By TheLizard

The CL around here is heavily dominated by two...

The CL around here is heavily dominated by two flippers, and an occasional 3rd.

They do add value, I'm sure. All the bikes they sell are tuned up and ready to ride, one guy advertises "polished...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

Another Canyon bikes stealth marketing person.

Another Canyon bikes stealth marketing person.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

They ARE idiots. And scammers. They have models...

They ARE idiots. And scammers. They have models that won't fit ANYONE (I tried a bunch of variations, and they all return one error or another).

I'd never even HEARD of them until I saw this post,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

My only "argument" was that Canyon bikes are no...

My only "argument" was that Canyon bikes are no threat to any LBS, because they are not offering anything that is of any use for me and for millions of other people that have a good experience with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

Try calling the next woman you see a "dude" and...

Try calling the next woman you see a "dude" and see how that works out for you. Is it because she thinks dudes are "inferior"?

Probably not.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

Some models (the ones I actually had an interest...

Some models (the ones I actually had an interest in, because I don't like drop bars) are not made in my size at all.

The ones that they do make in my size are not available (they say they may be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

So no apology for calling me an outlier, and now...

So no apology for calling me an outlier, and now you're going to call me a woman?

Get out of here.

I'm right in the mainstream, there, buddy:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

Right - and the small is not available.

Right - and the small is not available.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

What a bigot. You think I'm an outlier...

What a bigot.

You think I'm an outlier because I'm not 6 feet tall?
WTH?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

Those are road bikes, and even those (XS is not...

Those are road bikes, and even those (XS is not available (they say "coming soon"?))

I can't get a Pathlite 6.0 at all - I get the above error (the error is THEM, not ME, as they imply with that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,420
Posted By TheLizard

Well they have some descent looking bikes. ...

Well they have some descent looking bikes.

But every thing I would be interested in won't fit me. I'm 5'7" with a 31" inseam, and every bike I try tells me:



As if it's MY fault that I have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-26-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 23,452
Posted By TheLizard

There really is NOT anything to debate. ...

There really is NOT anything to debate.

Mandatory helmet laws are tyrannical.

The end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,600
Posted By TheLizard

Not a C&V, but I'm pretty happy with this find. ...

Not a C&V, but I'm pretty happy with this find.

2008 Cannondale 6 thirteen road bike. Looks to be all original. Tires were flat, but I pumped them up to 100 psi and they held air overnight. Went...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,473
Posted By TheLizard

Thanks for the info. I have slime in both of...

Thanks for the info.

I have slime in both of my tires right now, and so far it's working. Maybe I'll try the Flat Attack next time I need to change tubes. The Slime is supposed to be effective...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,418
Posted By TheLizard

This happened to me when I was probably 12 or 13....

This happened to me when I was probably 12 or 13.

Riding my bike on a fairly familiar route, next to a highway with lots of retail around, so I'd ride through the parking lots. Came near a corner...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,473
Posted By TheLizard

Seems to be EXACTLY like Slime, but more...

Seems to be EXACTLY like Slime, but more expensive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,203
Posted By TheLizard

... and the best drummers hold the sticks by the...

... and the best drummers hold the sticks by the small end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,473
Posted By TheLizard

My cycling is mostly commuting, mostly road and...

My cycling is mostly commuting, mostly road and some gravel.

I ride in the shoulder of a long bridge, which ends up with a lot of debris, so I've gotten punctures resulting in flats twice going...
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