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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:41 PM
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Posted By big john

The last time I used the Avocet was in 2007 and I...

The last time I used the Avocet was in 2007 and I had to cut and lengthen the wire so it would reach the bar on my touring bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I could do the Mount Wilson ride tomorrow, or...

I could do the Mount Wilson ride tomorrow, or just do the flat part of it, or just the climbing part. It sometimes has 200 riders but probably not this time. I think I've done the climbing part 16...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Oddly I've never had a bike with toe overlap even...

Oddly I've never had a bike with toe overlap even though some of the bikes I've had were supposed to be known for it. I always used 175 cranks and have size 49 shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 05:20 PM
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Posted By big john

great minds

great minds
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 05:16 PM
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Posted By big john

Toe overlap is when your toes touch the front...

Toe overlap is when your toes touch the front wheel when you turn the bar sharply. Happens with some small frames, track bikes, bikes with aggressive geometry.

Top tube bosses are for a Bento Box,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 04:51 PM
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Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

A bit of toe overlap?

A bit of toe overlap?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11,492
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Posted By big john

Took the wheel off my Seven and when I pulled the...

Took the wheel off my Seven and when I pulled the Velox off one of the eyelets fell out. Took it to the LBS and he noticed the rim was cracked at the hole with the broken eyelet. Still doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/31/71/50/317150b65c9c192...

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/31/71/50/317150b65c9c192748cac262c51d1718--raul-cycling-tips.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

How about Y'alls' convenience store? Y'alls...

How about Y'alls' convenience store?

Y'alls Texas Store Inc. 2104 Woodlands Pkwy, Spring, TX 77380 - YP.com (yellowpages.com)...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

MRCA has acquired land all over the area to...

MRCA has acquired land all over the area to preserve for recreation. It's one of the really good things about Southern California. If not for them those hills would be covered in McMansions.
MRCA...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I did get a pic from Tuesday's pizza ride. ...

I did get a pic from Tuesday's pizza ride.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/pizza_f280bdf93be505c01b9ab3a67a75997f5d4fe186.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Yesterday some people I know did a road/dirt ride...

Yesterday some people I know did a road/dirt ride in the Santa Monica Mountains. I rode near home but I stole this picture from them....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Noise. My ex and I camped at a beach a few hours...

Noise. My ex and I camped at a beach a few hours from here. Some friends were there and someone put up a bar in a big tent. It was cold and rainy 1/1/2000.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I guess I should ask the guys who didn't get it...

I guess I should ask the guys who didn't get it what their secret is.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Called the old job to order parts for my car and...

Called the old job to order parts for my car and going there tomorrow to pick them up. Talking to parts guy and he told me everyone else in parts is out with covid. I called one of the mechanics and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I was grossed out by mincemeat and fruitcake when...

I was grossed out by mincemeat and fruitcake when I was very young and never tried either as an adult. I was a picky eater until I starved for most of a year when I was 18 or 19. After that most food...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

A guy at work once said to me "What? They have...

A guy at work once said to me "What? They have special shoes for biking?"
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I hate shopping for shoes because I'm hard to...

I hate shopping for shoes because I'm hard to fit. Some shoes hurt my feet and I have to have at least size 13.

I've had more sets of pedals than shoes. Several sets of clips and straps, Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

It's snow. We rode around the base of the front...

It's snow. We rode around the base of the front of the San Gabriels and there was noticeably less snow after a few hours. Back in the mountains I'm sure it was cold enough for it to stay.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I heard they're both 5G. Easier for Gates to keep...

I heard they're both 5G. Easier for Gates to keep track.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-la...

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/emerald-tree-boa-corallus-caninus-pete-oxford.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

https://static1.funidelia.com/6725-f4_large/black-...

https://static1.funidelia.com/6725-f4_large/black-feather-boa.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

A friend can eat or drink anything and still ride...

A friend can eat or drink anything and still ride fast. Years ago he did 20-25K miles per year so he was a beast. We did a ride 30 some miles up the coast and had lunch at a beachside cafe and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Harumph! - YouTube

Harumph! - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Wind will be back tomorrow after the rain moves...

Wind will be back tomorrow after the rain moves out so we will ride for a slice of pizza in the wind sheltered area.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

It's raining here, a rare event. It rained last...

It's raining here, a rare event. It rained last night and there was thunder and hail. I can't remember the last time it rained enough to get things wet. It's been years since there was hail here....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

It's a Jackson Browne song.

It's a Jackson Browne song.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

That's pretty cool, thanks. I've been writing...

That's pretty cool, thanks. I've been writing columns of numbers as I read them.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Yes that would suck.

Yes that would suck.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I don't know about the recall. I probably won't...

I don't know about the recall. I probably won't do it anyway, I'm a wuss when it comes to spending money. I agonized over the mtb I bought in 2018 and I was still working then.
I never say "this...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I could get the Sagan edition for only $13,000. ...

I could get the Sagan edition for only $13,000. Actually, it's the wrong geometry, a Roubaix would be closer but I'm not a fan of the big S.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

At least a couple friends have Team Machines but...

At least a couple friends have Team Machines but the endurance bike Road Machine has the geo I want. The only thing I've seen that is close is the Domane. I look at geometry charts until I get cross...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

What about a BMC? Closest stock geometry to my...

What about a BMC? Closest stock geometry to my liking.

Roadmachine FOUR (bmc-switzerland.com) (https://us-en.bmc-switzerland.com/roadmachine-four.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Bummer. Glad you were ok enough to ride again.

Bummer. Glad you were ok enough to ride again.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I can't find information on wear indicators for...

I can't find information on wear indicators for these rims. I should just get a new bike instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I've never worn through the brake track on a road...

I've never worn through the brake track on a road wheel, they always crack or fail some other way. Now, the rear wheel on my Seven is thumping pretty bad when braking. I can't think of any other...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

There is that all over Southern California. Some...

There is that all over Southern California. Some of our rides pass miles and miles of multi million dollar homes. It's an easy ride to Beverly Hills or the beach communities. We ride under the tennis...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Here, your $426k will get you a tear-down in a...

Here, your $426k will get you a tear-down in a crappy area with $444 monthly property tax bill. Yet everything sells, many for $1000s over asking.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

This is near me, but in a worse neighborhood on a...

This is near me, but in a worse neighborhood on a busier street.
91342 Single Family Homes for Sale | realtor.comŽ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Same, except I haven't left yet. Probably more...

Same, except I haven't left yet. Probably more expensive where you are.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Two residences? I meant move somewhere else full...

Two residences? I meant move somewhere else full time. I guess something is keeping you in Knoxville.

I'm not one to talk. There is nothing keeping me here anymore since I don't even work. It's so...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

Ever consider relocating? Plenty of places have...

Ever consider relocating? Plenty of places have no winter.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I'm very grateful to be able to do this stuff at...

I'm very grateful to be able to do this stuff at this time and at my age.

Next Friday is the annual New Years Day ride. Last year a group of us did a shortened version with no mountains. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

63 miles with a group of 5. I didn't ask one of...

63 miles with a group of 5. I didn't ask one of the Garmin people how much climbing but I think about 3500 feet. The 75 year old mountain goat came with us, first time I've ridden with him in months....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

My friend who organizes rides since the club...

My friend who organizes rides since the club shutdown has invited me to start with them today because pushy-in-a-hurry guy isn't invited. I'm honored to be welcomed back to a group I was a part of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I may have mentioned that I worked at a...

I may have mentioned that I worked at a Buick/GMC/Jeep/Eagle dealer where we had Daihatsu for a couple years before they pulled all operations out of the US.
They were a lot more expensive than...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

A friend has one of those forks on a 3T bike. He...

A friend has one of those forks on a 3T bike. He rides road and dirt with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

At Chevy we sold and serviced Aveo cars, a Daewoo...

At Chevy we sold and serviced Aveo cars, a Daewoo product. GM eventually bought out Daewoo. Anyway we had a recall on the Aveo which was a simple ECM reflash, in and back to the customer in 15 or 20...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

I thought I heard they went belly-up? Very...

I thought I heard they went belly-up? Very expensive fork iirc.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11,492
Views: 490,106
Posted By big john

A friend had the AMP fork on a hardtail...

A friend had the AMP fork on a hardtail Litespeed. It was touted as being stiff and light (twss) but didn't have a lot of travel or damping control.

That other thing you pictured is really high on...
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