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Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

I use to offer ~2% over invoice, allowing them to...

I use to offer ~2% over invoice, allowing them to keep the holdback (but not any dealer incentives) which was minimal, provided that there were no additional prep fees. Only had one dealer refuse,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

Starting this year, each time I get on a bike or...

Starting this year, each time I get on a bike or trainer for at least 45 minutes and remember to wear it, my employer's health care gives me ~$2.50. Not alot, but 5-7 times a week adds up. Had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

And possibly using Kitchen appliances in dubious...

And possibly using Kitchen appliances in dubious ways to correct ;)
01-29-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By SwtBadger

I wouldn't expect this to be an issue with an...

I wouldn't expect this to be an issue with an experienced rider/bf member, but lowering tire pressure, not riding in the "roadside rubble" might be considered along with avoiding some road...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

Rouvy is quarky, but has improved over the last...

Rouvy is quarky, but has improved over the last year. Often there are ways to adjust through settings and other work-arounds. I use to avoid updates until several days had past as the updates often...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

Were you removed from class? A suggestion from...

Were you removed from class?
A suggestion from classmates or teacher?
Self evaluation? in which case wasn't this previously considered:foo:

I will not be surprised when Velo Vol has more...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

I'm one car battery away from things can't get...

I'm one car battery away from things can't get any worse, self-transport wise. Two batteries dead in two days, leaving only the wife's car operational. Been informed that is her car and only she...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

Depends if their "bend and break" defense or...

Depends if their "bend and break" defense or their "tight defense" used vs Dallas in quarters 1-3, KC game and Detroit game#2 scheme is employed. Joe Barry their defensive coordinate defers to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

As I understand it from pilot brother, bidding is...

As I understand it from pilot brother, bidding is about which flights you get put on to not directly how much payment one is willing to accept. Those with higher seniority get to pick the preferred...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,605
Posted By SwtBadger

Those pictures were lifted from a social media...

Those pictures were lifted from a social media account by the shop. The shop pictures along with cross referring to a video does seem to indicate it is a real shop and that the bike is indeed real...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

We would be better off as a society if more...

We would be better off as a society if more people left messages for pets rather than for humans on the internet ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

You got out relatively cheap, assuming not Ti

You got out relatively cheap, assuming not Ti
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,110
Posted By SwtBadger

Last year I was the "lucky" one of the sixty. ...

Last year I was the "lucky" one of the sixty. Three tried at once to take me out - it was like frogger, avoided the first two, the third one got me...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,605
Posted By SwtBadger

If it is in Indonesia, then likely not legit. ...

If it is in Indonesia, then likely not legit. For whatever reason seems that there are a large number of scam sites that indicate location in Indonesia. Check how they accept payment and how you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Oh I understand better now. I still think this...

Oh I understand better now. I still think this should be a user add on, but now your comment makes sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Nah, too much personalization...1 side left...

Nah, too much personalization...1 side left crank,1 side right, 2 side crank, pedals etc., some will want the sensor& transmitter to match their device readout
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

FSA which I will have replaced with a GRX-810. ...

FSA which I will have replaced with a GRX-810. Unfortunately means also need to have the press fit bottom bracket replaced too. The FSA doesn't have any power meter options, which use on longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Impressive....especially with a pilot's schedule.

Impressive....especially with a pilot's schedule.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Also, no white Christmas in Southern WI.

Also, no white Christmas in Southern WI.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

And in related news, it was NBD recently. It is...

And in related news, it was NBD recently. It is a Giant Revolt Advanced 2, marketed as a gravel bike. Needs some modifying and haven't started adjusting or fitting. Intent is for this to be more...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Same here, I love non-technical single track, but...

Same here, I love non-technical single track, but anything more than a 2" thick stick or piece of gravel and I'm out. At least around here hard to find - for some reason it seems all off road needs...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Same here - feels good to be the "good" guy. I...

Same here - feels good to be the "good" guy. I have 3 employees from an employment agency. Dislike that the holidays result in them having a lower paycheck, however told them to leave early and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Also, I've used double socks with the inner being...

Also, I've used double socks with the inner being a liner or somewhat thin.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 11,864
Posted By SwtBadger

Right, why would you ride your race bike on...

Right, why would you ride your race bike on gravel? That's where you endurance bike is preferred and likely more closely designed for.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Thanks Mr Monk and Bah, on the replies which seem...

Thanks Mr Monk and Bah, on the replies which seem reasonable. I've started to come to the conclusion that the short test also over-estimates my FTP. Reflecting, part of the reason is that I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

I don't get this. How other than a too high FTP,...

I don't get this. How other than a too high FTP, would 2 x 20' or even 3 x 20' be too high to handle as supposedly one is able to do a 1 x 60' at FTP? Tough and mentally challenging sure, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Doesn't seem very red-neck to put a slice of...

Doesn't seem very red-neck to put a slice of orange in one's beer either.

#justsaying
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Zion is monumental. The hike up to Angel's...

Zion is monumental. The hike up to Angel's landing is epic and not for those fearful of heights as there are chains one holds on to along the way with multi 100 straight drops down both sides....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

It's apparent that Pirates need cold weather -...

It's apparent that Pirates need cold weather - unsure why then they hung out in the Caribbean :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

This is what makes this corner of BF good. Very...

This is what makes this corner of BF good. Very good cross section of different riding styles, ages, locations, interest etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

I don't know her music or pay much attention, but...

I don't know her music or pay much attention, but something very different then this. Madonna, IMO worked in an exploitive industry and would do the same. T.Swift has a business hardness at times and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Sounds like the start of another post by a well...

Sounds like the start of another post by a well known other bike forum poster.....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

The airline is willing to pay for your extended...

The airline is willing to pay for your extended hotel stay, but not for either transport or hotel stays on the way home? Seems bureaucratic as probably a wash or even cheaper to get you home by...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

We travel well to bowl games so as to get out of...

We travel well to bowl games so as to get out of the cold. If it is going to be cold we can do that right back here ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

That is great price, not available in anything...

That is great price, not available in anything close to my size of 45.

Sad
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Despite all the forum discussion on tire width,...

Despite all the forum discussion on tire width, I've never been able to notice any difference between 23/25/28 on my road bike so I'm not surprised. If it was my bike I'd be annoyed -as it just...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Not quite the same but if I recall correctly,...

Not quite the same but if I recall correctly, Continental now recommends putting a wider tire on the back than the front for their GP5000s. I think it is a comfort and rolling friction in the back...
12-06-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By SwtBadger

Go into settings, video. If it indicates high...

Go into settings, video. If it indicates high (beta) then change to standard. The Beta version is known to have this exact video lock issue. I use to frequently have this issue, after changing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Its very common in private companies. I've...

Its very common in private companies. I've worked for 2 private companies all with >500 employees, in both cases the CEO/president was the son of the former president. In both cases they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Wow, I can't believe any work place would set up...

Wow, I can't believe any work place would set up holiday gifting between coworkers. Seems like a situation setup to create problems and multiple visits to HR.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

You have my empathy with a small child. My...

You have my empathy with a small child. My brother is single and still amazes me what he has to juggle.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

IMO Thanksgiving >> than Christmas. Lower...

IMO Thanksgiving >> than Christmas. Lower expectations, get together for a meal and time well spent with others, whole issue of gift searching + returns avoided.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

My brother is a pilot for AA and its complicated....

My brother is a pilot for AA and its complicated. One works for several days in a row all away from home, non-set hours and often have to commute by flying to one's home base which is any but close...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

At least for my experience it is really rare to...

At least for my experience it is really rare to have others in the hotel gyms when I use, but then again I'm not usually put up in hotels near airports. Heck, then again rare for me to have more...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

I put tools, CO2 inflator, cash/cc, in zippered...

I put tools, CO2 inflator, cash/cc, in zippered 6" x 4" x 1" "Sticky pod bag" found at Amazon for $15. That goes into the middle back jersey pocket. Then spare tube goes into a cheap zip lock bag...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Just ordered this + the paring knife ...

Just ordered this + the paring knife

Enabler:)

Been on the lookout for a good quality knife better than the general stuff we have and at that price....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Yikes, and here I am seeing this immediately...

Yikes, and here I am seeing this immediately after being very pleasantly pleased that I was able to do 15 x 24 secs at >4 w/kg without excessive suffering. Of course I have a few decades and kg over...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Two other considerations is how this will affect...

Two other considerations is how this will affect the relationship between your daughter and the roommate and between you and your daughter. Not saying to not do it, but money changes relationships if...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 228,998
Posted By SwtBadger

Interesting, took both and this was the first...

Interesting, took both and this was the first time I had absolutely no side effects besides a sore shoulder.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7,995
Views: 170,305
Posted By SwtBadger

Coincidence?

Coincidence?
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