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Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 961
Posted By tomato coupe

A kid tried to sell me a watch on the streets of...

A kid tried to sell me a watch on the streets of Istanbul. I don't remember the brand, but he said it was made in the same factory as Rolex. At the time I didn't believe him, but now I see the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 334
Posted By tomato coupe

It certainly looks like it leans against other...

It certainly looks like it leans against other objects well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 983
Posted By tomato coupe

I wouldn't call it a rip-off. It's just one of...

I wouldn't call it a rip-off. It's just one of many British shows that were adapted for American television.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

And yet, in virtually all of your posts, you've...

And yet, in virtually all of your posts, you've stated why you have no interest in participating in group rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

Finally, a subject we can sink our teeth into ...

Finally, a subject we can sink our teeth into ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

This sounds like the theme of a bad essay written...

This sounds like the theme of a bad essay written for a community college philosophy class.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming...

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming rims looks way cool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

There are definitely plenty of older guys that...

There are definitely plenty of older guys that ride solo that are very friendly. It's just that the majority seem not to be.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

My wife often reminds me how most people she...

My wife often reminds me how most people she encounters while riding are very friendly. The young hot shots smile, the packs of racers give a subtle wave, smaller club groups with varying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,271
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 983
Posted By tomato coupe

Have you ever just bought junk? "We buy junk...

Have you ever just bought junk?

"We buy junk and sell antiques vintage."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, that guy was given some sound advice...

Actually, that guy was given some sound advice and he didn't give up on BF. He took the advice of several posters and took his frame to a shop to have it measured, and that was the end of it. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomato coupe

Some people just don't know when to quit digging.

Some people just don't know when to quit digging.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomato coupe

It's in the right place. You read the caliper at...

It's in the right place. You read the caliper at the scribed marks -- "OUT" is for measuring ODs and "IN" is for measuring IDs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomato coupe

It's not damaged -- you read it at the scribed...

It's not damaged -- you read it at the scribed marks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

My wife would divorce me if she found out I was...

My wife would divorce me if she found out I was meshing with other riders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, large groups of MAMILs with PED enhanced...

Yes, large groups of MAMILs with PED enhanced FTPs trying to set KOMs on MUPs riding their fancy UCI approved BSOs. WTF?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, you can. It's why we developed these...

Actually, you can. It's why we developed these things called science and engineering.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomato coupe

Average diameter is important when you're trying...

Average diameter is important when you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By tomato coupe

New SRAM Red Announced - Is this finally the end...

New SRAM Red Announced - Is this finally the end of chain drops?

No, it's just the beginning. Up to now, SRAM has been beta-testing their chain dropper.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood"...

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood" now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

They make trees out of wood, so it must be a good...

They make trees out of wood, so it must be a good material for bike wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

We're being played. Bravo.

We're being played. Bravo.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

This thread is really delivering ...

This thread is really delivering ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,383
Posted By tomato coupe

Just to summarize: You crashed aluminum...

Just to summarize:

You crashed aluminum wheels into a concrete block at 40 kph (25mph) while loaded with 130 kg (286 lbs.) of weight. From the (disastrous) results, you've concluded that it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,531
Posted By tomato coupe

$10 says this is an AI response.

$10 says this is an AI response.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,400
Posted By tomato coupe

I've read that the Varia uses 24 GHz.

I've read that the Varia uses 24 GHz.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,400
Posted By tomato coupe

I think people would be more receptive to your...

I think people would be more receptive to your opinion if your lack of interest wasn't based on an unrealistic expectation.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,400
Posted By tomato coupe

They do provide useful actionable information --...

They do provide useful actionable information -- just not that particular piece of information. So, yes, if that's all you care about it's clearly not for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,178
Posted By tomato coupe

You really should spend some time to learn a tiny...

You really should spend some time to learn a tiny bit of math. If the OP added only 1 tooth on the big end of his cassette, the effect would be much larger than the added weight from the heaviest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 805
Posted By tomato coupe

If you deduct the price of a tuneup from the...

If you deduct the price of a tuneup from the asking price, I'd say you've already started haggling ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,400
Posted By tomato coupe

Garmin or Avidyne avionics?

Garmin or Avidyne avionics?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,531
Posted By tomato coupe

Tires are stupid -- I glue pool noodles to my...

Tires are stupid -- I glue pool noodles to my tubular wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,531
Posted By tomato coupe

Sometimes, sometimes not. I've found both can...

Sometimes, sometimes not. I've found both can let you down at the most inconvenient time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,531
Posted By tomato coupe

In all fairness, there are times when tubeless is...

In all fairness, there are times when tubeless is no big deal, and others when it is a total PIA.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,531
Posted By tomato coupe

???

???
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,357
Posted By tomato coupe

Was the scale clamped in a bike stand or hand...

Was the scale clamped in a bike stand or hand held?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

By the definition of diminishing returns, the...

By the definition of diminishing returns, the $1000 rod is, in fact, better than the $300 rod.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,425
Posted By tomato coupe

His question is also part of the conversation.

His question is also part of the conversation.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

And we've now reached the inevitable ... anyone...

And we've now reached the inevitable ... anyone that spends more than what you consider to be reasonable is a fool.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

Pure nonsense. No one is forced to buy the more...

Pure nonsense. No one is forced to buy the more expensive clothing and equipment.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

So, here we are again: 1) Someone that has...

So, here we are again:

1) Someone that has never owned a particular brand of clothing insists it is no better than the less expensive brands that they own.

2) Several people that have owned...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

I think everyone understood what you were...

I think everyone understood what you were implying. And, why do you keep stating that Rapha is made in China when most of it is not?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

I'm sure they do, but they're not the problem ...

I'm sure they do, but they're not the problem

I don't know why you continue to push this "Clothing made in China is inferior" crap. As others have noted, it's a load of bs. But, since you seem to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,513
Posted By tomato coupe

That explains why I can't quit thinking about...

That explains why I can't quit thinking about call girls from Dubai.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,737
Posted By tomato coupe

I've seen all brands of jerseys at gravel races....

I've seen all brands of jerseys at gravel races. I'm guessing you only see what you want to see.

My Rapha jersey is higher quality than my Primal jerseys. It wasn't expensive, and it wasn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,113
Posted By tomato coupe

There are countless myths they don't teach in...

There are countless myths they don't teach in medical school.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,513
Posted By tomato coupe

I entered 40 kg into my rider profile to increase...

I entered 40 kg into my rider profile to increase my W/kg and reach the cutoff, but they hacked my bathroom scale and busted me.
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