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Forum: For Sale
07-05-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Specialized Allez Sprint 56cm, SRAM Force 22, Williams Wheelset, Zipp Cockpit, $2549

Custom-built Specialized Allez Sprint road bike with Williams carbon clincher wheels in excellent condition with a brand new cassette, chain, cables, bar tape & tires.

- Limited Edition Allez...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,721
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Or better yet, leave the socks off: Free pedicure...

Or better yet, leave the socks off: Free pedicure on every turn!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,721
Posted By Succhia Ruota

It's absolutely criminal that 3 years after the...

It's absolutely criminal that 3 years after the start of this thread, bikes are still allowed to have geometry that facilitates the scuffing of pristine white shoes from overlapping the wheel.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,016
Posted By Succhia Ruota

ftw.

ftw.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,016
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Ok, how?

Ok, how?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,767
Posted By Succhia Ruota

It was an open-ended question, asked without any...

It was an open-ended question, asked without any specific caveats and open to subjective interpretation.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,767
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Building up a new frame with new components will...

Building up a new frame with new components will often be more expensive than buying a similarly-spec'd new bike.

The total cost in dollars is not the primary consideration for me.

The foremost...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,364
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I'd argue that with the available technology,...

I'd argue that with the available technology, equipment – and increased advocacy/education – cycling is safer now than when I was growing up.



One of the single greatest cycling products ever,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,767
Posted By Succhia Ruota

One more benefit to building up a bike (for me):...

One more benefit to building up a bike (for me): Several smaller purchases spread over time are less likely to raise an eyebrow with the spouse.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,767
Posted By Succhia Ruota

More fun for me. Didn't mean to imply for...

More fun for me. Didn't mean to imply for everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,767
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I've only ever built up my own bikes. I do this...

I've only ever built up my own bikes. I do this so I can get exactly the components I want at the best price possible.

And it's more fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,982
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Treat yourself to the new bike. You obviously...

Treat yourself to the new bike. You obviously spend a lot of time in the saddle. It will vastly improve your enjoyment. Nobody's getting any younger.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,364
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Can't say I've noticed a decline in road cycling...

Can't say I've noticed a decline in road cycling in my area.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,834
Posted By Succhia Ruota

+1 for the Varia Radar. Love it.

+1 for the Varia Radar. Love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,092
Posted By Succhia Ruota

The Corsa G is a fantastic tire. My favorite....

The Corsa G is a fantastic tire. My favorite. Ridden them exclusively for many years.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,721
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Mitigate impact to your body on long rides: ...

Mitigate impact to your body on long rides:

Stretch before & after your rides.
Keep your shoulders and neck loose.
Keep your grip on the bars loose.
Change hand positions often:

In...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,538
Posted By Succhia Ruota

$145 after shipping & PayPal fees. Was only...

$145 after shipping & PayPal fees. Was only listed for about 2 hours before it got snapped up.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,559
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I'm offended. But seriously, nice post – and...

I'm offended.

But seriously, nice post – and welcome to the best sport in the world.

Oh, and kindly remove the reflectors from the spokes of that otherwise beautiful bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 24,300
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Two: Clean Dirty

Two:

Clean
Dirty
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,764
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Occasionally used "dropped chain" as an excuse...

Occasionally used "dropped chain" as an excuse after getting dropped.

Anything else you've heard are merely allegations and can't be proven in a court of law.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,538
Posted By Succhia Ruota

So yesterday I sold the 510. Today I took...

So yesterday I sold the 510.

Today I took that money and doubled down on a new Varia UT800 and RTL510.

Quite the adrenaline rush... Whew!

Is it a good buy?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,538
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Impulse Buy - Make Me Feel Good

I've had an Edge 510 for several years that's now a little long in the tooth.

So I impulse-bought a new Edge 830 online that arrives today.

Seeking retroactive affirmation that the device is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 15,571
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Neither of these things are immutable.

Neither of these things are immutable.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,037
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Likely not done in Dreamweaver. Hand coded –...

Likely not done in Dreamweaver. Hand coded – likely in BBEdit – by someone who knows what they're doing.

https://i.imgur.com/VPdrBGN.png
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,251
Posted By Succhia Ruota

​​​​​​​I would just buy a standard Shimano chain.

​​​​​​​I would just buy a standard Shimano chain.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,251
Posted By Succhia Ruota

A few things I would do in this situation: ...

A few things I would do in this situation:

1. As others have mentioned, replacing the chain is a good idea with a new cassette.
2. Make sure the chain is sized correctly for the new 50 front 28...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 12:31 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

At this point, I think you're just arguing for...

At this point, I think you're just arguing for the sake of it. Have a great day, thx.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,851
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I think this is definitely an overlooked issue...

I think this is definitely an overlooked issue for most riders. When I finally figured out how easily the hanger can bend, I bought my own alignment tool.

I have the Park Tool one, which I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

No reason to be pedantic here. To me it seems...

No reason to be pedantic here. To me it seems fairly obvious that the human body is more protected in a car than on a bike. No citations, statistics or metrics needed. You're welcome.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

And conversely, on a bike (riding in auto...

And conversely, on a bike (riding in auto traffic), you are at greater risk of being harmed.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I have no opinion about the safety of wearing...

I have no opinion about the safety of wearing earbuds while cycling. I have no judgement to pass on those that do vs. those that don't. It's merely a matter of preference as far as I'm concerned.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I've seen cyclists pulled over for a wide variety...

I've seen cyclists pulled over for a wide variety of reasons. Mostly, for running stop signs, not signaling, riding more than two-abreast... There's a neighborhood on one of our club rides where the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Sorry if I was mistaken, but: ...

Sorry if I was mistaken, but:





Were you not trying to make the point that there is no distinction between a variety of activities and wearing ear buds while driving in a car?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

No, I have not. But then I responded to two posts...

No, I have not. But then I responded to two posts from mstateglfr where he was talking about wearing them in cars.

And FTR, bikes are not invisible to police in my area.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Absolutely.

Absolutely.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Distinction? Yes. Without a difference? Not if...

Distinction? Yes. Without a difference? Not if you're a LEO.

Edit: And yes, "ear bugs" definitely may obstruct sound. And cause a number of other issues probably.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By Succhia Ruota

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5...

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512sMViGJ8L.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 01:56 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Minor distinction: None of your examples of...

Minor distinction: None of your examples of distracting activities physically cover the ears.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,846
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Given the appropriately large budgets involved,...

Given the appropriately large budgets involved, why don't pro teams get custom-designed frames built specifically for the body measurements of all their riders?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I'm glad I finished my lunch before seeing this.

I'm glad I finished my lunch before seeing this.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

I have a set of AirPods – the microphone...

I have a set of AirPods – the microphone performance at speed is what you'd expect. I can't imagine that any other brand of wireless ear bud would do any better.

That said, I consider talking on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

also, what’s the logic if something appears in...

also, what’s the logic if something appears in your path, and you can’t just “ride in a straight line?”
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,640
Posted By Succhia Ruota

when I hear a car approaching, I glance over my...

when I hear a car approaching, I glance over my shoulder to make sure the car isn’t going to hit me. Although, I guess one could argue that if you’re in the crosshairs of an errant driver, it may be...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-19, 07:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,453
Posted By Succhia Ruota

You're allowed to negotiate.

You're allowed to negotiate.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 354,601
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Also coincidentally, the fork matches the shirt.

Also coincidentally, the fork matches the shirt.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-04-19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,776
Posted By Succhia Ruota

After riding rollers for the last year, I will...

After riding rollers for the last year, I will never lock my bike down on a stationary again.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 354,601
Posted By Succhia Ruota

Because.

Because.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 354,601
Posted By Succhia Ruota

https://i.imgur.com/diC5uT3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/diC5uT3.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-18, 11:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,469
Posted By Succhia Ruota

A larger mile-ridden to Oreo-consumed ratio.

A larger mile-ridden to Oreo-consumed ratio.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-18, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,461
Posted By Succhia Ruota

https://i.imgur.com/VVB9lbi.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/VVB9lbi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BZ9dRpb.jpg
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