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10-14-18, 07:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,686
Posted By gettingold

Recently saw a large wild boar waddle into a corn...

Recently saw a large wild boar waddle into a corn field.
09-16-18, 04:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By gettingold

I rode my first supported century in several...

I rode my first supported century in several years yesterday - my club's annual charity century ride. Normally when I train for one, I build up gradually, doing a bunch of 50s, a few 60s and 70s,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-18, 05:27 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,288
Posted By gettingold

The Moots is a beautiful bike, no question. Not...

The Moots is a beautiful bike, no question. Not really fair to compare the forks, however. You can put an Enve fork on a Lynskey.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-18, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,872
Posted By gettingold

So what are the benefits of a Ti seatpost versus...

So what are the benefits of a Ti seatpost versus carbon on a Ti bike? Interested in hearing from people that have tried both. I have a bontrager carbon post on my Lynskey.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,167
Posted By gettingold

I only have one flat-handle barred bike - a fat...

I only have one flat-handle barred bike - a fat bike. I find the hand position and the inability to vary it very uncomfortable. My newest roadbike is an endurance-type frame and it is extremely...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By gettingold

Halfway through a ride on Sunday I ran through a...

Halfway through a ride on Sunday I ran through a patch of gravel and began hearing a steady click which I thought was coming from the BB. Several stops and I still couldn't find any obvious problem....
07-26-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,009
Posted By gettingold

I've paid more and less but to me, it's $3k. You...

I've paid more and less but to me, it's $3k. You can get a great bike for that price if you're patient.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-18, 04:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,014
Posted By gettingold

Brooks C15 carved. I have three Brooks saddles...

Brooks C15 carved. I have three Brooks saddles which I love but the Cambium is the easiest. No break-in, no concern about weather damage, long lasting and very comfortable.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-18, 04:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,716
Posted By gettingold

Love the color schemes. Sweet bike.

Love the color schemes. Sweet bike.
06-28-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,838
Posted By gettingold

The brushed finish and etching look great.

The brushed finish and etching look great.
06-28-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,324
Posted By gettingold

Ah, the old "factory typo" grift.

Ah, the old "factory typo" grift.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-18, 08:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,368
Posted By gettingold

And fire.

And fire.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,368
Posted By gettingold

I agree with all of this. I currently have Ti,...

I agree with all of this. I currently have Ti, carbon and steel bikes and have enjoyed them all. However, I ride the Ti every day and even when I plan to ride the carbon, I end up bringing the Ti...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-18, 05:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,407
Posted By gettingold

She's a beauty! Good luck with it.

She's a beauty! Good luck with it.
06-21-18, 04:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,122
Posted By gettingold

Great cars to be sure, but the best? As the...

Great cars to be sure, but the best? As the owner of 2 German cars and 4 Japanese cars, I'm not sure I'd agree.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-18, 04:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,407
Posted By gettingold

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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As this thread was resurrected, this is a perfect time to show off a recent...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,485
Posted By gettingold

Consider a sport frame with fairly wide wheel...

Consider a sport frame with fairly wide wheel clearance. My Lynskey fits 32 mm's and is comfortable on mild gravel or roads.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-18, 05:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,147
Posted By gettingold

Cracked mine in two places after crashing in...

Cracked mine in two places after crashing in November.
06-11-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By gettingold

Good for him. Couldn't believe how many flats I...

Good for him. Couldn't believe how many flats I saw.
06-11-18, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By gettingold

That was seriously fun but if I do it again next...

That was seriously fun but if I do it again next year I'll be riding my fat bike instead of the road bike with wider tires. One minor crash but plenty of scary downhills with thick gravel and rocks....
06-05-18, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By gettingold

This will be my first. I'm riding it on my road...

This will be my first. I'm riding it on my road bike with 32 tires and I'm hoping that works out ok. Quite a bit of climbing and descending on loose gravel I'm told.
06-05-18, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By gettingold

I love the color. Sweet bike.

I love the color. Sweet bike.
06-04-18, 05:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,077
Posted By gettingold

Nothing sadder than an abused leather saddle.

Nothing sadder than an abused leather saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,991
Posted By gettingold

Waterfordinelli.

Waterfordinelli.
06-02-18, 05:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,649
Posted By gettingold

Actually, not necessarily true. No fault laws are...

Actually, not necessarily true. No fault laws are different depending on where you are but for the price of an aluminum bike the adjuster is probably not going to want to take a chance on turning...
06-02-18, 04:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,596
Posted By gettingold

How about USB rechargeable? I have the Lezyne...

How about USB rechargeable? I have the Lezyne microdrive. No worrying about batteries.
06-02-18, 04:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,077
Posted By gettingold

I am a long time Brooks advocate. My latest is...

I am a long time Brooks advocate. My latest is the C15 with the cutout. No problems after several hundred miles. 17s are too wide for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-18, 04:44 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,288
Posted By gettingold

Here it is with mill and etching. Pretty...

Here it is with mill and etching. Pretty stealthy I think:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1224x1632/image_1_b362126bb4541148cd9e450fc197a1c2e2f12c96.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-18, 04:38 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,288
Posted By gettingold

Awesome. I love the industrial mill and etching...

Awesome. I love the industrial mill and etching but paint would be cool also.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-18, 06:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,830
Posted By gettingold

IMHO, if campy or some other Italian company made...

IMHO, if campy or some other Italian company made pedals your dilemma would be more reasonable. I am guessing your full Campy/Italian build has parts from other countries so I think you're...
05-28-18, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,935
Posted By gettingold

Something tells me the dealers you spoke with...

Something tells me the dealers you spoke with have an arrangement with Litespeed. I'm sure they're comparable. Love my Lynskey.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,393
Posted By gettingold

I like the cambiums a lot but the 17's are a...

I like the cambiums a lot but the 17's are a little wide for my liking. I have a C15,
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 11:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,688
Posted By gettingold

My thoughts exactly.

My thoughts exactly.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,698
Posted By gettingold

I have had a couple of heart attacks while...

I have had a couple of heart attacks while riding. During one of them I was wearing a HRM. It indicated nothing unusual so I'm fine if you want to train with it but don't buy one for health reasons. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,936
Posted By gettingold

It cruises very comfortably but it's also pretty...

It cruises very comfortably but it's also pretty agile. It didn't break the bank which is nice. Lynskey constantly has pretty good sales on its website.
05-25-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,838
Posted By gettingold

I see you went for the racing geometry!

I see you went for the racing geometry!
05-25-18, 06:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,838
Posted By gettingold

Good luck! I think you'll like the results.

Good luck! I think you'll like the results.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,288
Posted By gettingold

If money were no object I'd agree, and I'd also...

If money were no object I'd agree, and I'd also be driving an Aston Martin.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,936
Posted By gettingold

I ended up throwing 32 Clements on mine because I...

I ended up throwing 32 Clements on mine because I am doing a gravel race in the Adirondacks in June. Turns out, I love the feel of them on asphalt as well and am going to keep them on it. Here is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-18, 04:40 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,288
Posted By gettingold

Not sure it is fair to slag Lynskey off for...

Not sure it is fair to slag Lynskey off for rusted bolts on an the FSA stem. Well made and clean looking. Maybe not as nice as a Moots but significantly less costly. I love mine.
05-20-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,889
Posted By gettingold

Nice review.

Nice review.
05-20-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,288
Posted By gettingold

Read the comments following the article. A small...

Read the comments following the article. A small slice of everything that is wrong in the world right now. Idiots.
05-19-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,130
Posted By gettingold

Go with the SPD-SL's. It will take all of one or...

Go with the SPD-SL's. It will take all of one or two rides to get comfortable with it.
05-19-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,817
Posted By gettingold

It's pouring here in Upstate NY and while I am...

It's pouring here in Upstate NY and while I am chafing to ride, I can't bring myself to do it.
05-19-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,889
Posted By gettingold

I have the Clement Strada (120 tpi) in 32mms and...

I have the Clement Strada (120 tpi) in 32mms and love them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-18, 10:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,945
Posted By gettingold

You don't need to train but I think you would be...

You don't need to train but I think you would be nuts not to gradually build up your distances (at least a 70-80 or two) before then or you will risk injury from pedaling through fatigue. Also, your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,405
Posted By gettingold

They are probably not headed toward catastrophic...

They are probably not headed toward catastrophic failure, LOL.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,405
Posted By gettingold

Looks like a good excuse for a new bike!

Looks like a good excuse for a new bike!
05-19-18, 05:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,838
Posted By gettingold

Here's a newer picture. Love this bike. ...

Here's a newer picture. Love this bike.
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,641
Posted By gettingold

How the heck else would you find the damage?

How the heck else would you find the damage?
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