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Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,818
Posted By joelcool

The sizing changed too. My first pair were L. I...

The sizing changed too. My first pair were L. I can't get a L to start now so I bought XL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,303
Posted By joelcool

Funny interaction. I often wonder what's going...

Funny interaction. I often wonder what's going on inside other cyclists heads, then I'm reminded that it's their space, not mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,555
Posted By joelcool

I am 6' tall and am very happy with my 56 cm K8.

I am 6' tall and am very happy with my 56 cm K8.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By joelcool

There are frequently some cool bikes in the...

There are frequently some cool bikes in the background while they're filming his show.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,549
Posted By joelcool

What a great post! Welcome to the community! ...

What a great post! Welcome to the community!
These forums suck sometimes but cycling not so much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,532
Posted By joelcool

I'd love to try Rotor's system. Electronic...

I'd love to try Rotor's system. Electronic systems address cable system's cable stretch issue, but you have to charge them. Hydraulic seems to address cable stretch and not introduce the whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,491
Posted By joelcool

I normally ride with a derailleur system on a CF...

I normally ride with a derailleur system on a CF bike. I also have a Priority 8 belt driven with an 8 speed IH setup with Al frame. The difference between the two bikes is 2-3 mph average over 30...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,305
Posted By joelcool

I'm in a similar situation to you. I'm 57,...

I'm in a similar situation to you. I'm 57, started my fitness kick around 49. I started out around 200#, I'm still between 190 and 200, but fat percentage is in the single digits.
I try to lift 3...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,158
Posted By joelcool

The tire itself may be heavier but the goop you...

The tire itself may be heavier but the goop you put in your tubeless is less weight than a tube, so you'll probably be gaining less weight than you'd imagine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By joelcool

Awesome, beautiful bike! I've always liked Ti,...

Awesome, beautiful bike! I've always liked Ti, nice to see one get some love.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,160
Posted By joelcool

Did this a couple weeks ago. ...

Did this a couple weeks ago.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x1334/century_4260e508659aeb833f0a556d38aacca876218b21.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-26-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,904
Posted By joelcool

Yikes indeed! Wow, glad you're OK. Semi v...

Yikes indeed!
Wow, glad you're OK. Semi v bicycle has a pretty predictable outcome.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,166
Posted By joelcool

I went through this procedure and it really...

I went through this procedure and it really helped quiet my FD out - hopefully I'll stop being frustrated with it.
Thanks for the link!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By joelcool

I've thought about etap and di2. I really don't...

I've thought about etap and di2. I really don't like the idea of charging up my bike - that's why I went with Ultegra mechanical.
etap has no wires / cables, which is great, but it requires an app,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By joelcool

I think I deserve some kind of reward. I started...

I think I deserve some kind of reward. I started a topic that got zero responses! Amazing!
Really, no one on BF is using this hydraulic shifting kit?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By joelcool

Rotor build kit

Anyone using this kit? Looking at 2X11 with rim brakes for a road bike.
I understand the feel will be different than my Ultegra 6800, but I'm currently annoyed with cables.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,877
Posted By joelcool

I put some GP5000 clinchers on a Scott Sub-21 all...

I put some GP5000 clinchers on a Scott Sub-21 all aluminum bike. They seemed harsh compared to my carbon bike, but I don't think that's the tires, I think it's the forks / frame. They do roll very...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,261
Posted By joelcool

Obviously different areas are going to be more or...

Obviously different areas are going to be more or less friendly for bicycle commuting.
Since you asked, I ride 29 miles round trip to work. About 1 mile of that is on a surface shared with cars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,866
Posted By joelcool

Kudos, that's great. What a transformation. I'm...

Kudos, that's great. What a transformation. I'm sure you have learned a lot.

Inspiring.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,977
Posted By joelcool

I commute 4 days a week on my bike, the other day...

I commute 4 days a week on my bike, the other day I bring all the clothes I need for the week and bring my dirty clothes home. So all I need to carry when commuting is food, which is a lot easier to...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,068
Posted By joelcool

Sweet.

Sweet.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,473
Posted By joelcool

Well I don't know about the best in the world,...

Well I don't know about the best in the world, but Folsom CA has over 50 miles of paved bike trails - many more unpaved. I moved here specifically for those trails, which I enjoy daily.
Forum: Commuting
11-22-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,991
Posted By joelcool

Yes, mostly stop signs and speed limits. I...

Yes, mostly stop signs and speed limits.

I don't like to loose whatever momentum I've gathered for a stop sign (when no one's coming), and 15mph is too slow on the bike path, so I speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,545
Posted By joelcool

That's hilarious. :roflmao: Thanks for making my...

That's hilarious. :roflmao: Thanks for making my day!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-12-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,929
Posted By joelcool

I've been cycling and lifting for nearly 10 years...

I've been cycling and lifting for nearly 10 years now (I'm 57). I'm bigger, stronger and faster than I was.

I know that every body is different, but your original post reads like lifting weights,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-19, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By joelcool

I put 20,000+ miles on a Look 595. Awesome...

I put 20,000+ miles on a Look 595. Awesome bikes, you won't go wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,545
Posted By joelcool

I would go test ride some bikes with both...

I would go test ride some bikes with both systems. I did and ended up getting an old fashioned cable type bike, but not because the electronic stuff was crap - it's great. The bike I wanted was on...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By joelcool

I think you should be banned from the commuting...

I think you should be banned from the commuting section.

Seriously, congratulations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,979
Posted By joelcool

Yes, I'm very lucky. No, I won't slow down and...

Yes, I'm very lucky. No, I won't slow down and take it easy. I am fully aware of the risks associated with riding a bicycle at the pace I ride, and have made the decision that for me, it's worth it....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,410
Posted By joelcool

When I switched from Gator Hardshell to 4000S2 on...

When I switched from Gator Hardshell to 4000S2 on my road bike I immediately noted higher speeds, measured on Strava. I went from Hardshells to 5000 recently on the tandem (I also went from 25s to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 04:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,979
Posted By joelcool

I highly doubt deer have feelings as we describe...

I highly doubt deer have feelings as we describe them in human terms.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,404
Posted By joelcool

I think the mods should rename this thread "the...

I think the mods should rename this thread "the ultimate first world problem".

I've always liked the looks of the Venge, but both of these are outrageously great bikes.

Enjoy whatever one you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,979
Posted By joelcool

Not too worried about one-upping any more. I've...

Not too worried about one-upping any more. I've hit 6 deer while riding motorcycles, so this one makes 7. I'm not sure I can put collisions with bicycles in the same category as motorcycles.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,979
Posted By joelcool

Hit a deer on the way to work.

It was pre-dawn on a bike path, I was probably going 15-20 before I saw the deer. I had a chance to slow down but we still collided. It was a young buck. I did not fall off the bike, no visible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,505
Posted By joelcool

You're crazy. Congratulations.

You're crazy.

Congratulations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,190
Posted By joelcool

Something is wrong... you already know that,...

Something is wrong... you already know that, that's why you posted. A brand new bike should not go out of adjustment regularly.

The smart people on this form will lead you in the right direction,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,205
Posted By joelcool

One way to find out :)

One way to find out :)
Forum: Commuting
10-14-19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,061
Posted By joelcool

+1 My little sister is in the process of...

+1

My little sister is in the process of beating breast cancer.

You've got a big battle ahead of you, and it will suck. You can beat this though.

Prayer sent.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,304
Posted By joelcool

That is cool, never seen anything like it. I...

That is cool, never seen anything like it.

I have no rituals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,723
Posted By joelcool

Road bike (love it, my go to ride and daily...

Road bike (love it, my go to ride and daily commuter)
Belt drive (crappy weather commuter)
MB (ride it to the gym or if I go off road)
Tandem

Then my wife has 2. Our garage is pretty full.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,661
Posted By joelcool

Running a 5000 on the front while I kill my last...

Running a 5000 on the front while I kill my last 4000 on the rear (clinchers). They are nice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,589
Posted By joelcool

Sorry, no words I can say on this forum in...

Sorry, no words I can say on this forum in response to that.
I saw a coyote on the trail this morning - less than 10' from me, and had a bit of a race with a female rider. No drafting was involved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 10:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,694
Posted By joelcool

Second on reporting the incident to animal...

Second on reporting the incident to animal control. If it's a repeat offender they will (hopefully) take action.

Glad you guys came out of it unscathed. Not everyone is so lucky.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,701
Posted By joelcool

Wow, taking slammed to the next level! ...

Wow, taking slammed to the next level!

Congrats, enjoy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,157
Posted By joelcool

I have a 12-15 mile commute, so similar to yours....

I have a 12-15 mile commute, so similar to yours. I use a road bike that was pretty darned expensive, but I justified it by saying I deserved it. Not sure that's true, but I have no regrets. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-19, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By joelcool

I wouldn't use it for anything other than yard...

I wouldn't use it for anything other than yard art.
Forum: Commuting
09-16-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,612
Posted By joelcool

More preaching to the choir. ...

More preaching to the choir.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/481x640/commute_f3911ffad50350e51e66b95358f1a3edb0069861.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,429
Posted By joelcool

Good on you. I've been helped and I've done the...

Good on you. I've been helped and I've done the helping. Call it karma or whatever, being the good person is the right thing to do.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,296
Posted By joelcool

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,112
Posted By joelcool

Saw this guy this morning on my way to work. ...

Saw this guy this morning on my way to work.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/319x330/snake1_0509b1cac610d49042da9e70fa2d4b80ffd6d4c9.jpg
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