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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,175
Posted By bbbean

If you're just looking for things to worry about,...

If you're just looking for things to worry about, try googling "horrible ways to die". In the meantime, ride carefully, keep an eye out, and all of us "lycra clad Lance Armstrong types" will try to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,395
Posted By bbbean

I heard he once passed another cyclist without...

I heard he once passed another cyclist without waving. A clear case of well earned karma.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,909
Posted By bbbean

And I thought I was OCD. I suppose if you take...

And I thought I was OCD. I suppose if you take the time to disassemble your entire chain, meticulously clean, and reassemble, you're going to get great results. But complaints about using a crock pot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,909
Posted By bbbean

My road bike gets wiped off as soon as I get back...

My road bike gets wiped off as soon as I get back after a rain, so no. The CX bike (which doesn't always get the same TLC as my road bike) has some minor discoloration, but not enough to cause an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,909
Posted By bbbean

FWIW, when I was oiling, I did a pretty thorough...

FWIW, when I was oiling, I did a pretty thorough cleaning (brushes, rags,and degreaser) once every week or two. In my experience, the folks who are OCD enough to maintain a chain with wax were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,909
Posted By bbbean

Noting that n=1 data is closer to anecdote than...

Noting that n=1 data is closer to anecdote than data, I can tell you that when I was oiling, I'd replace the chain on my primary bike (5000-8000 miles/yr) every 2500-4000 miles or so. I'm now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,909
Posted By bbbean

Using drip wax is the exact same process. No more...

Using drip wax is the exact same process. No more complicated of time consuming than using oil.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,909
Posted By bbbean

1) In my personal experience, waxed chains are...

1) In my personal experience, waxed chains are faster, last longer, and are cleaner.
2) Don't be so cynical. When the entire industry embraces a technology, multiple vendors publish their test...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,796
Posted By bbbean

I found a bike that fit the sweet spot between...

I found a bike that fit the sweet spot between what I could afford to pay and the features I wanted. Why does the specific number matter to anyone else?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 644
Posted By bbbean

I bought one box years ago. they all failed very...

I bought one box years ago. they all failed very shortly after use. On the other hand, vulcanized patches with rubber cement typically outlast the tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By bbbean

I don't know, crashing on the couch watching a...

I don't know, crashing on the couch watching a cheesy movie isn't so bad.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 20,336
Posted By bbbean

I don't accept the basic premise that "modern...

I don't accept the basic premise that "modern bikes are expensive". Like anything else (cars, watches, computers, houses, clothes, food, etc), you can find bikes at nearly every price point, and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,841
Posted By bbbean

It's easy enough to track what it does to blood...

It's easy enough to track what it does to blood glucose through use of a CGM. I trained with a CGM for the first few months of last year, and found that it was difficult, if not impossible to spike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,955
Posted By bbbean

Moderate Republicans ride there?

Moderate Republicans ride there?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-25-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,955
Posted By bbbean

That's a shame. Do they understand what the red...

That's a shame. Do they understand what the red octagons and yellow triangle signs are for? Do they understand what RR Crossing means when it's painted on the pavement? Sounds like you've identified...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-25-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By bbbean

Given that men's and women's anatomy varies a...

Given that men's and women's anatomy varies a great deal within genders as well as between genders, the answer is a very clear "it depends". Unfortunately, I don't know of a way to test chamois...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

They are measurable. They matter to me. Some...

They are measurable. They matter to me.

Some people are still thrilled to ride 19mm tires at 120 psi+, too,
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-16-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,347
Posted By bbbean

People blame devices for a lot of things that...

People blame devices for a lot of things that aren't the devices' faults. If you're letting your watch (or Strava, or the fact that you don't have the latest and greatest bike, or...) make you feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

Even a dog gives up on a bone after a while. 30...

Even a dog gives up on a bone after a while. 30 watts, 7 watts, 3 watts - They matter. A lot. My point stands.

BB
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

LOL - Given that 30 watts isn't much to you, I...

LOL - Given that 30 watts isn't much to you, I can understand why you think there are no differences between chains, lubes, or any number of choices many of us make.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

If you think 30 watts is unimportant, we're not...

If you think 30 watts is unimportant, we're not even living in the same universe.

To clarify once again - your 20 year old technical paper is interesting. I did a fair amount of work using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

Well, I suppose that since you read a study 20...

Well, I suppose that since you read a study 20 years ago and assure us the science is sound the matter is settled. Is that your argument?




No they aren't, nor did I suggest they were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

If you're going to cite a study, you should cite...

If you're going to cite a study, you should cite one that supports your conclusion. This is a 20+ yr old preliminary study published in a popular magazine, with a lot of missing information, and even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By bbbean

Zero Friction has done some testing. You can see...

Zero Friction has done some testing. You can see the results and discussion starting at https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/product/11-speed-chain/.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

Obviously, it depends on the particular chains....

Obviously, it depends on the particular chains. I'm not arguing that simply paying more guarantees improved performance. But the difference between, say, a Dura Ace chain, and a chain that doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

For God's sake, we're talking chain waxing here....

For God's sake, we're talking chain waxing here. That was the context. I didn't write the first word about nutrition. FWIW, I'm very familiar with the scientific method, but thanks for the readers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

Do tell. Better yet, don't. It's been a long day....

Do tell. Better yet, don't. It's been a long day. Not sure if I have the energy to argue for the sake of arguing tonight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

Some of us are not so foolish as to presume.

Some of us are not so foolish as to presume.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

Also not uncommon for folks to use cynicism on...

Also not uncommon for folks to use cynicism on internet forums to refute sound science and experience.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

They aren't THAT cheap, nor are the chainrings,...

They aren't THAT cheap, nor are the chainrings, cassettes, and pulley wheels they interact with. They are also arguably the single most important part of your bike transferring energy from you to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,151
Posted By bbbean

That is SUCH a helpful answer! If I ask...

That is SUCH a helpful answer!

If I ask about using sausage vs beef in my spaghetti recipe, would you post about how you quit eating italian food and tell me how to make tacos?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,436
Posted By bbbean

I'm sure there are lots of great points made in...

I'm sure there are lots of great points made in the video, but as a rule, doctors and institutions I've never heard of posting videos on Yuotube is rarely my first choice for health information.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,724
Posted By bbbean

This has the law of unintended consequences...

This has the law of unintended consequences written all over it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

Hey, I won't stand for any antisemantic talk!

Hey, I won't stand for any antisemantic talk!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

Hey, I won't stand for any antisemantic talk!

Hey, I won't stand for any antisemantic talk!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

On your wheel.

On your wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

That's a different point than "a lot of riders...

That's a different point than "a lot of riders want what is marketed to them that season rather than what would be a better choice."

Personally, I'm giving other cyclists the courtesy to assume...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

You are assuming you know better than a lot of...

You are assuming you know better than a lot of riders what the "best choice" would be for them, despite them selecting some other bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

Very well said.

Very well said.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 13,353
Posted By bbbean

Yes. They accomplish something. They ride...

Yes. They accomplish something. They ride different from aero bikes, climbing bike, gravel bikes, and other bikes made for specific applications. If you like how they ride, they're the bike for you....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,710
Posted By bbbean

No hard feelings perceived. I just wanted to...

No hard feelings perceived. I just wanted to clear that up before it became its own 748 post sub thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,710
Posted By bbbean

Please read my reply in context. I was referring...

Please read my reply in context. I was referring to the argument that setting up Di2 was more complicated than setting up SRAM. I was trying to make the point that as a rider, I was less concerned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,174
Posted By bbbean

Says the guy who just took issue with what I...

Says the guy who just took issue with what I wrote.

You are repeating hyperbolic conjecture and drawing conclusions from exceptions to the rule. FWIW, a friend of mine died while wearing his...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,350
Posted By bbbean

First, you said Then you gave a bunch of...

First, you said Then you gave a bunch of examples of when knowing your FTP could be useful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,174
Posted By bbbean

Look - if you don't want to run hookless,...

Look - if you don't want to run hookless, nobody's going to make you. But quit repeating pure conjecture. Tens (maybe hundreds) of thousands of us have been riding hookless for years without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,174
Posted By bbbean

You can take solace in the hundreds of thousands...

You can take solace in the hundreds of thousands of riders riding millions of miles on the road on tubeless over the past 20 years, to say nothing of MTB and gravel riders on tubeless setups, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,350
Posted By bbbean

20 minute ramp tests are all about pacing. That's...

20 minute ramp tests are all about pacing. That's one reason there are 8 minute tests, AI tests, and a variety of other formats. As long as you use one test consistently, you'll get a usable metric...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,710
Posted By bbbean

You know what's really easy to install and...

You know what's really easy to install and maintain? Exterior cables and down tube shifters.For that matter a single speed does away with shifters altogether!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,710
Posted By bbbean

That certainly doesn't explain the number of...

That certainly doesn't explain the number of riders with Ultegra and Dura Ace at races, group rides, tours, etc.I don't think I've ridden an "entry level" groupset since the 1980s. When I got back...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,710
Posted By bbbean

Like most consumers, my Di2 bikes came from the...

Like most consumers, my Di2 bikes came from the shop with Di2 installed. If I was running a shop or building bikes from scratch, simplicity could be an issue, but from a consumer perspective, I just...
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