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01-20-21, 09:15 PM
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01-20-21, 09:25 PM
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01-20-21, 09:29 PM
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01-20-21, 09:32 PM
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real life problems.
01-21-21, 04:29 AM
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In our nation’s Capitol, serious cyclists practice their drafting skills on unsuspecting commuters and kids on fixies with music blaring out of their Bluetooth speakers.
I believe that’s only physically possible if one were to fold the pizza in half to make it into a sammich.
I believe that’s only physically possible if one were to fold the pizza in half to make it into a sammich.
My riding buddy Scott, 2 years ago,, was following me on a ride out in the farmlands.. We came to an intersection,, and I couldn't see to the left due to the curve of the road and the height of the corn. At the last second I saw a pickup truck coming our way, so I had to hit the brakes. When Scott hit his brakes his left bar snapped off at the beginning of the bar tape. No warning at all. He rode back, 20 + miles one handed, holding his left handlebar in his hand to keep it from the spokes of the front wheel. How he didn't go down .....
Same thing though, his bars looked like they were made of Talcum powder.
Regular inspections are key to safety. Every other year at a minimum.
01-21-21, 04:32 AM
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01-21-21, 04:51 AM
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datlas will be happy to know that I've decided to talk to my doctor about this whole bee/wasp sting immunity treatment thingy. Of course, the bad news is that, months after being stung in the hip, I'm getting occasional flare ups in the same area. Just small welts and only itchy enough to call attention to themselves, but still concerning to me, given the time that's passed. I really don't want to swell up like Violet Beauregarde the next time I get stung.
01-21-21, 04:58 AM
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I just realized, I need a computer mount and sensors for the new bike. Gotta find my mountain bike shoes to.
01-21-21, 04:59 AM
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01-21-21, 05:16 AM
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01-21-21, 05:16 AM
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01-21-21, 05:21 AM
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01-21-21, 05:32 AM
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If the areas where the stem and brake calipers attach can be polished clean and shiny with a light abrasive, there is probably no meaningful crevice corrosion.
From what I understand about rig failures, the corrosion that brings them down usually occurs where it can’t be seen - internal corrosion in the twisted wire and deck level swages that are exposed to salt regularly, sometimes the fittings at the hounds or spreaders
From what I understand about rig failures, the corrosion that brings them down usually occurs where it can’t be seen - internal corrosion in the twisted wire and deck level swages that are exposed to salt regularly, sometimes the fittings at the hounds or spreaders
01-21-21, 05:50 AM
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01-21-21, 07:00 AM
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01-21-21, 07:01 AM
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01-21-21, 07:12 AM
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01-21-21, 07:49 AM
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01-21-21, 07:56 AM
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01-21-21, 08:00 AM
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Yeah speaking of that. Wow that's a wake up call, riding @100%. We did London yesterday. Hard. I had a spot on the climb again where I was pushing 700 watts and literally would not go around the guy in front of me. Im riding at 250 lbs at 100%, thats hard stuff. I did finally manage to get around that guy and catch up almost to the leaders. It surprised everyone, myself included. I set 62 new achievements on that ride. The topper for me was 243 average watts for the hour. Great time, great fun
I may be alone in this, but that’s my experience.
01-21-21, 08:01 AM
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01-21-21, 08:05 AM
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He was in the hospital a couple of days if I recall, that kind of turned me off to direct from China bars.
01-21-21, 08:17 AM
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Back in 2015 my buddy bought some inexpensive China carbon bars. In the Tour of the Battenkill race, they snapped as he was on a downhill dirt section going 40. He flipped over the bike and dislocated his shoulder. He then got run over by 2 or three other riders breaking 4 ribs. One of the people that hit him ran over his head, cracking his helmet from end to end and knocking him unconscious.
He was in the hospital a couple of days if I recall, that kind of turned me off to direct from China bars.
He was in the hospital a couple of days if I recall, that kind of turned me off to direct from China bars.
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01-21-21, 08:19 AM
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01-21-21, 08:21 AM
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