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Search: Posts Made By: TheOtherBob
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,652
Posted By TheOtherBob

So I think what we've established is that this is...

So I think what we've established is that this is a regional tradition -- where I used to be from, it was definitely something you did, and I always thought it was a nice part of living there. When...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By TheOtherBob

I'm really amused by how upset and incoherent you...

I'm really amused by how upset and incoherent you are about this. After all, you think these emails are "weird and stupid" -- but how dare anyone other than you say so! It's really funny, frankly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By TheOtherBob

Yeah, that's pretty much about the quality of...

Yeah, that's pretty much about the quality of response I was expecting from you based on your prior ones. Which is unfortunate, but...hey, that's your own problem. Not too much the rest of us can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By TheOtherBob

I'm not sure you know what "vulgar" means -- I...

I'm not sure you know what "vulgar" means -- I think it just sounded good in your head. But in any event, I stand by my comments. There's absolutely no legitimate reason that anyone would contact a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By TheOtherBob

Yeah, but the difference is that you're already...

Yeah, but the difference is that you're already dealing with them in some way, and in a position where they might reasonably expect you to advise them on lock preference. (Presumably, at least -- I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 11:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,299
Posted By TheOtherBob

First thing first, get some good Kevlar tires,...

First thing first, get some good Kevlar tires, and maybe even add some liners if needed. Sure, it's heavy, but it will keep out the thorns. Then you need to up the pressure significantly, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By TheOtherBob

I have to agree -- I mean, what an awful thing to...

I have to agree -- I mean, what an awful thing to do to someone who's just been robbed.

And for what possible purpose? Ostensibly the OP is looking to gather anecdotes to help him "decide"...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-13, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By TheOtherBob

The usual: 1. Bike (yeah, kinda important) ...

The usual:

1. Bike (yeah, kinda important)
2. Two tubes
3. Pump
4. Levers
5. Multitool
6. Patch kit
7. First aid kit
8. Keys
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,553
Posted By TheOtherBob

I only ride new tubes if I can help it. Everyone...

I only ride new tubes if I can help it. Everyone has said that a properly patched tube is just as good as (or better than) new. But I guess the operative word is "properly." Whether I'm just an...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
05-02-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,392
Posted By TheOtherBob

Bike New York is a pretty good charity, in my...

Bike New York is a pretty good charity, in my view -- they do a lot to encourage and support biking in the city, particularly for children. As to the packet pick-up, yeah, it's annoying,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,259
Posted By TheOtherBob

Welcome to biking. Since you live in New York,...

Welcome to biking. Since you live in New York, you should check out the New York Cycle Club or the Five Borough Bike Club -- either of which will gladly teach you everything you need to know about...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-13, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,293
Posted By TheOtherBob

So, riding in NYC -- a topic near and dear to my...

So, riding in NYC -- a topic near and dear to my heart.

Brakes: You'll use them. Believe me, you'll use them -- I don't worry so much about being rear-ended by a taxi as I do rear-ending taxis. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-13, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,212
Posted By TheOtherBob

You were sitting too long in one position on a...

You were sitting too long in one position on a saddle that was probably way too high, not wearing a chamois, not rising out of the saddle or moving around occasionally, and so your stuff went numb. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,805
Posted By TheOtherBob

Well played, sir.

Well played, sir.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 18,127
Posted By TheOtherBob

I'll wave back if waved to, but I generally don't...

I'll wave back if waved to, but I generally don't go out of my way to wave affirmatively. And not because I want to be rude -- just the opposite.

I see two issues (since I'm giving this some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Posted By TheOtherBob

For a long time I was flat free. Lately I've...

For a long time I was flat free. Lately I've averaged one (or two) a week, so I'm replacing my tires to see if there might be something going on there that I'm not seeing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,885
Posted By TheOtherBob

4 miles, city -- just the daily commute, nothing...

4 miles, city -- just the daily commute, nothing special. Lot of trucks out today, though.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-27-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,882
Posted By TheOtherBob

The situations in which the pedestrian is...

The situations in which the pedestrian is "entitled to the road" are the situations where their light is green, and yours red. These questions just aren't that hard.

In fact, you have it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-27-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,882
Posted By TheOtherBob

Sure. As I've said, I run red lights all the...

Sure. As I've said, I run red lights all the time. But the question is what do you do in a situation where a pedestrian is crossing -- and there you stop. Red light.

I hear what you're saying...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-27-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,882
Posted By TheOtherBob

One pedestrian (and her dog). And one cyclist. ...

One pedestrian (and her dog). And one cyclist. One of them is going to have to stop -- because the one pedestrian and her dog on a leash are not going to wander into the path of a cyclist and hope...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-26-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,882
Posted By TheOtherBob

I run red lights when safe to do so. However,...

I run red lights when safe to do so. However, something happened this morning in Central Park that absolutely makes me want to murder someone.

Well, let me digress. For a long time, cyclists...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-13, 10:54 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,036
Posted By TheOtherBob

A good tire lever is also often useful. It can...

A good tire lever is also often useful. It can be done without in desperate circumstances, but it's certainly an asset.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 12:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,907
Posted By TheOtherBob

I certainly do care about the people who just...

I certainly do care about the people who just can't seem to enjoy a good story. What I don't care about are the arguments in support of tearing down anyone who wants to tell one.

Look, this is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,907
Posted By TheOtherBob

...and then it devolves into a debate about...

...and then it devolves into a debate about whether a minor league baseball player was really professional. I mean, when you say professional baseball player, you think of someone in the MLB, right?...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,907
Posted By TheOtherBob

Maybe. I mean, anything's possible. Perhaps he...

Maybe. I mean, anything's possible. Perhaps he staged the pictures of himself accepting trophies (or maybe oddly has pictures of someone who sorta looks like him accepting trophies). Maybe his...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-21-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,348
Posted By TheOtherBob

That doesn't seem so bad, but it sounds like you...

That doesn't seem so bad, but it sounds like you could still drop it a gear or two if you're struggling. Remember that you want to spin, not mash. So get into the lower gears and spin your feet...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 20,777
Posted By TheOtherBob

Threads like this go 10+ pages because everyone...

Threads like this go 10+ pages because everyone can contribute. Start talking about the intricacies of $700 power meters, and 95% of the readers don't have much to say on the topic. But, heck,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By TheOtherBob

For $500 you should be able to get a reasonable...

For $500 you should be able to get a reasonable entry level mountain bike from several different manufacturers. Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Giant...they all make great bikes in this price range. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,748
Posted By TheOtherBob

I share this view -- because I just don't have...

I share this view -- because I just don't have time. I had the same problem with golf, back when I used to play. It took an hour to get to the course, a round took 6 hours (!) thanks to congestion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-13, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By TheOtherBob

I have no idea what my chain weighs -- but it's a...

I have no idea what my chain weighs -- but it's a ton, and it's not even the heavier one. I was going to get the Fahgettaboudit chain (to go with my Fahgettaboudit U-lock), but I picked one up...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 12:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,180
Posted By TheOtherBob

My understanding is that there are differences,...

My understanding is that there are differences, but that they aren't substantial. I ride a CAAD 10, and I don't find it uncomfortable in the least -- even over really long distances. I've also...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,613
Posted By TheOtherBob

Subway.

Subway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-13, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By TheOtherBob

It's not a giant bike -- the background is just...

It's not a giant bike -- the background is just really small.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,905
Posted By TheOtherBob

No, Florida is a perfectly fine state -- if...

No, Florida is a perfectly fine state -- if Alabama was too classy and Mississippi was too rich, Florida is definitely where I'd move. They even have a decent football team -- almost beat NC State...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 11:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,905
Posted By TheOtherBob

My sincere condolences.

My sincere condolences.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,441
Posted By TheOtherBob

First, have you joined the New York Cycle Club or...

First, have you joined the New York Cycle Club or Five Borough Bike Club yet? If not, they're a fine way to learn interesting routes around the city and surrounding areas -- join the club, sign up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 507
Posted By TheOtherBob

Sounds like you want a hybrid -- something like a...

Sounds like you want a hybrid -- something like a Trek 7.2 or Specialized Sirrus or Cannondale Quick.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-13, 12:37 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 7,504
Posted By TheOtherBob

Let me just be clear on this. When you salmon,...

Let me just be clear on this. When you salmon, you typically put not just yourself but more importantly other riders at risk.

Here's what typically happens with a salmon -- and this is a real...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-22-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,335
Posted By TheOtherBob

I ride the Trek 7.2 for commuting, and it does...

I ride the Trek 7.2 for commuting, and it does fine. I never have any trouble with the gears, so I assume the 7.3 or 7.4 would be similarly effective. That being said, I'm also sure the Cannondale...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-22-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,518
Posted By TheOtherBob

I ride a Trek 7.2 with fenders in NYC -- New...

I ride a Trek 7.2 with fenders in NYC -- New Orleans roads are worse, but ours are still a challenge. The narrow tires are fine, as long as you have a 7.2 or higher (a 7.1 doesn't have the puncture...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 635
Posted By TheOtherBob

You're in the road forum, so everyone will tell...

You're in the road forum, so everyone will tell you to get a road bike -- but for commuting, a hybrid is a good choice as well. That's what I do -- I have a Trek 7.2, and although it's not the best...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 04:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,378
Posted By TheOtherBob

The CAAD 10 is a great bike, and it's not...

The CAAD 10 is a great bike, and it's not terribly high profile (if by that you mean flashy) -- just get it in black. Mine is way faster than I am.

But if you want the thinner tubes (generally...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,416
Posted By TheOtherBob

If I can throw the brakes on here for a second......

If I can throw the brakes on here for a second... So you're riding a bike that you're generally happy with, right? I mean, it sounds like you could maybe raise the bars a little (which is really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,622
Posted By TheOtherBob

Do you know the names of the attorneys, and has...

Do you know the names of the attorneys, and has anyone called them? That'd be my first step.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By TheOtherBob

If you can't afford tights just yet, get yourself...

If you can't afford tights just yet, get yourself some straps -- they won't do anything about the "sail" aspect, but they will at least keep your pants out of your gears. These are about $8 and have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,347
Posted By TheOtherBob

I use a U-lock to secure the back wheel to the...

I use a U-lock to secure the back wheel to the frame (and the rack if I can manage it), a heavy chain to secure the bike and front wheel to the rack, and a cable through the back wheel, frame, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,748
Posted By TheOtherBob

I think that's why even roadies don't find...

I think that's why even roadies don't find anything particularly odd about recumbants. If you're 50 or 55, and thinking you'd like to ride another 10, 15, 20 years...at some point you might find...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,748
Posted By TheOtherBob

Not...really. Sorry.

Not...really. Sorry.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,749
Posted By TheOtherBob

Is this...I'm sorry, but is this a serious...

Is this...I'm sorry, but is this a serious question? It may be -- I don't mean to cast aspersions, but...I mean, really?

Put it on the side where it feels comfortable. I promise it won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,182
Posted By TheOtherBob

This thread makes me really, really, really want...

This thread makes me really, really, really want to ride. Stupid blizzard.
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