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12-18-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By superdex

https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/nature_boy ...

https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/nature_boy


sorry, didn't realize the link was broke:

https://www.statebicycle.com/products/4130-matte-olive-fixed-gear-single-speed
Forum: Touring
10-11-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 668
Posted By superdex

single-nighters or S24Os are all I seem to be...

single-nighters or S24Os are all I seem to be able to schedule. Shrug. Maybe next summer....
09-21-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,760
Posted By superdex

here, for the clicking-impaired: ...

here, for the clicking-impaired:


Shimano's release: https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/recalls-and-repairs/11-speed-HOLLOWTECH-Road-Cranksets.html
Replies: 21
Views: 1,539
Posted By superdex

My first road bike. If I were shopping for it,...

My first road bike. If I were shopping for it, I'd probably have some sentimental influence on the price, but even then, I agree it's too high. *and fwiw, it's most likely a 2003, not 2004.
...
05-15-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,269
Posted By superdex

I do. Never used or needed chamois cream. YMMV.

I do. Never used or needed chamois cream. YMMV.
04-27-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By superdex

doh. I've used that trick for scouting elsewhere....

doh. I've used that trick for scouting elsewhere. Looks pretty well utilized. Hm. Now need for it to dry out some up there...
...
04-25-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By superdex

Yeah I don't see myself on the designated OHV...

Yeah I don't see myself on the designated OHV trails, I'm thinking the forest access roads that scatter the area. Some good camping too, but honestly, the thought of waking up at dawn to 2-stroke...
04-25-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,777
Posted By superdex

The dude in this case? ...

The dude in this case?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dS4Lrhd7wk
04-24-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By superdex

Gravelbiking in a known 4x4/ATV area --too risky?

Hey all, I live near a well-known 4x4/ATV/OHV/dirt biking area (Rampart Range Rd. and surrounding area; http://rampartrange.org/) and it's sooo close, the forest roads are perfect for gravel biking...
04-24-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,777
Posted By superdex

This. This. This. This. Everything else is...

This. This. This. This. Everything else is keyboard jerking.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,889
Posted By superdex

:( some of my favorite pieces of kit are from...

:( some of my favorite pieces of kit are from them....
04-13-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,777
Posted By superdex

kinda fify. I mean, that's the whole point of...

kinda fify. I mean, that's the whole point of using carbon in this application, right?
04-11-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 7,777
Posted By superdex

YES. We're the same age, and similar riding...

YES. We're the same age, and similar riding preferences. ~4 years ago I bought a set of LightBicycle 45mm carbon clinchers. Still amazed at the difference. If you have regular crosswinds, I wouldn't...
03-28-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,051
Posted By superdex

LOL yeah not sure if I look like him, but I do...

LOL yeah not sure if I look like him, but I do throw that look at times :D ...and bigfoot riding a bike is the same for me --meaning I totally associate the pic to your posts, I only need to scan for...
03-28-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By superdex

or strips too much (like javascript, cookies,...

or strips too much (like javascript, cookies, etc) to be "safe" and "protected" and "ad-free" .... Edge is Chromium, so I'd look squarely at the extension and disable it, see if that returns things...
03-28-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,051
Posted By superdex

not even the grizl with a <gasp> suspension fork?...

not even the grizl with a <gasp> suspension fork? https://www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/bike-packing/grizl/suspension/grizl-7-suspension/2710.html?dwvar_2710_pv_rahmenfarbe=GN

From Canyon's...
03-27-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,051
Posted By superdex

Hate to say it, but based on that description,...

Hate to say it, but based on that description, the Grizl may not be the best option because its geometry is far more "drop bar mtn bike" than "asphalt plus crushed gravel" -- I spent an inordinate...
03-27-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By superdex

do you have javascript turned off?

do you have javascript turned off?
03-20-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,035
Posted By superdex

That's where you lost the weight.[/color]

That's where you lost the weight.[/color]
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,600
Posted By superdex

yes.

yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By superdex

agreed. I spent too long thinking about this, and...

agreed. I spent too long thinking about this, and I mostly grip with palm heel on the bars at the base of the hoods such that I can wrap my fingers around the hoods to shift/brake. I rarely "knuckle"...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By superdex

I grip as shown, along with a myriad of other...

I grip as shown, along with a myriad of other positions during the course of a ride. You're not trying to find one hand position for the entire ride, are you?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,682
Posted By superdex

fify ;)

fify ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,682
Posted By superdex

130bpm is zone 2 for me. So, um, I got nuthin....

130bpm is zone 2 for me. So, um, I got nuthin. Discuss what?
02-10-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,830
Posted By superdex

He's going the wrong way

He's going the wrong way
02-09-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,830
Posted By superdex

A 4.7kg bike isn't much an advantage when you're...

A 4.7kg bike isn't much an advantage when you're 83kg with 3.0 w/kg ftp

There is a lot to the 'ride more,' but it's all about power/weight. Gearing that maximizes cadence@ftp and comfort for an...
02-08-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,815
Posted By superdex

I have a Goodship from a few years ago, which is...

I have a Goodship from a few years ago, which is their Japan-sourced "drawnright" tubing. Aka the good stuff. I know in the last couple years they've reworked their perspectives and sourcing. I have...
02-06-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,698
Posted By superdex

I've been toying w Rouvy as well, and it seems to...

I've been toying w Rouvy as well, and it seems to keep me engaged better because the scenery is real (and I've seen all the Zwift scenery enough). Since group rides are low on my priority, scenery...
01-31-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,963
Posted By superdex

nothing. shrug

nothing. shrug
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,198
Posted By superdex

YMMV (as I know there are folks who race and...

YMMV (as I know there are folks who race and train with kids in carseats), but for me (a 2500-3500mi/yr rider), it was basically a 5 year "get out when I can" trade-off. Also depends on the Wife and...
01-27-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,963
Posted By superdex

This. That's simple math. Buy the...

This.



That's simple math. Buy the annual.[/color]
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,666
Posted By superdex

HA ! I have one already!

HA ! I have one already!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,666
Posted By superdex

I was a sprinter (hurdles) and basketball player...

I was a sprinter (hurdles) and basketball player in high school. That was 30+ years ago. These days, I only run to Costco. But a similar urge has been developing, knowing that at this age, I need to...
01-24-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,795
Posted By superdex

Bob Roll describes something similar in his book...

Bob Roll describes something similar in his book (as best as I can remember, it's been a few years) --at training camp the DS would weed out riders by putting them in a small room, solo, in the dark,...
01-23-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,795
Posted By superdex

I did a century on Zwift once.

I did a century on Zwift once.
01-17-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,909
Posted By superdex

I love journalism. Same site: ...

I love journalism.

Same site:

https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a20008438/could-drinking-whiskey-help-you-lose-weight/

nice.
01-16-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 898
Posted By superdex

I raced in exactly 1 CX event on a 26er, and I...

I raced in exactly 1 CX event on a 26er, and I ran these, kinda the only "CX" tire I could find: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/schwalbe-cx-pro-26?fltr=3750
01-13-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By superdex

dontcha mean it's a 6.1 mile ride to work? see...

dontcha mean it's a 6.1 mile ride to work? see what I did there?

Congrats on the new job, and congrats on the bday ride --
01-03-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,735
Posted By superdex

that is so inspirational! Have a great time, pics...

that is so inspirational! Have a great time, pics pics pics!!
12-22-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,735
Posted By superdex

<looks at your posted location> so you ride...

<looks at your posted location> so you ride outside what, 5 1/2 months a year? ;)

(as it's currently -15 F outside. eesh.) I'd take 30's at this point!
12-21-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,735
Posted By superdex

Just in case this idea gets some attention:...

Just in case this idea gets some attention: https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/Maps/Amtrak-System-Map-1018.pdf

and keep in mind depending on how far you...
12-14-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,735
Posted By superdex

+1 for American Southwest. Hill country Texas,...

+1 for American Southwest. Hill country Texas, too (Austin)
Forum: Touring
11-10-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,732
Posted By superdex

a note on the Strava beacon -- you have to be...

a note on the Strava beacon -- you have to be using strava on the ipad the whole time and have cell service for it to work.

based on your technology capabilities, I'd go with just regular ol'...
11-08-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By superdex

loose valve nut?

loose valve nut?
10-27-22, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,993
Posted By superdex

at +/- $3K. you're looking at aluminum+GRX810...

at +/- $3K. you're looking at aluminum+GRX810 (ish), or carbon+GRX400 or SRAM 1x

Canyon Grail comes to mind:...
10-06-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By superdex

Actually, I want to see the OP retrofit disc...

Actually, I want to see the OP retrofit disc brakes on there next. Let's see it!

(and what the F happened to your headset? It's totally jacked)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By superdex

Here's a fantastic write up on Gold Camp Road....

Here's a fantastic write up on Gold Camp Road. I'd consider it a must-do.

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/06/the-gravel-routes-project-gold-camp-loop/
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By superdex

You could do Rampart Range Rd from Garden of the...

You could do Rampart Range Rd from Garden of the Gods and drop down into Woodland Park. It's a 12mi, 3000ft steady climb to start your ride, but after just being down there last weekend, I'd fear...
Forum: Touring
09-26-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,799
Posted By superdex

Yes, yes indeed.

Yes, yes indeed.
Forum: Touring
09-26-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,799
Posted By superdex

Sounds like I just need to get out there more...

Sounds like I just need to get out there more frequently. I'm ok with that :)
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