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05-29-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By indyfabz

$1,000 says you didn’t graduate from law school..

$1,000 says you didn’t graduate from law school..
05-29-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By Chuck M

This pedestrian, bicycle A and bicycle B scenario...

This pedestrian, bicycle A and bicycle B scenario has been brought up here before and this is pretty much how it sums up. Both cyclists should have seen the pedestrian and been able to see the...
05-29-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 107
Posted By bulgie

The crown could also be the Asian copy of the HJ,...

The crown could also be the Asian copy of the HJ, they were really quite shameless in copying, hard to tell them apart. I'd guess it's real HJ though, because the knockoffs came later than I think...
05-29-24, 02:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 266
Posted By hidetaka

Your condescending tone would be somewhat more...

Your condescending tone would be somewhat more acceptable if you posted anything other than baseless speculation while rejecting all the data provided by other posters. As it is your posts are just...
05-29-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,296
Posted By genejockey

Almost ready to build!! ...

Almost ready to build!!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0610_3487b190624e1745fb114d27109416b2fcfc64f1.jpg

The above is all ready to receive the below.......
05-29-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 266
Posted By icemilkcoffee

A dozen years ago what you wrote would have been...

A dozen years ago what you wrote would have been prudent. But now, in the year 2024, tubeless has been extremely well proven in low pressure applications. In that 35-45mm range that the OP is...
05-29-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6,468
Views: 605,065
Posted By Sierra_rider

Aside from my climb-heavy day on Thursday, last...

Aside from my climb-heavy day on Thursday, last week was mostly a recovery and "reset" week for me. Took a couple of days off the bike for the first time in a while and even went on a camping trip to...
05-29-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By LarrySellerz

Really? Cyclists always bear the responsibility...

Really? Cyclists always bear the responsibility in situations like this, we absolutely cannot hit pedestrians. Similarly, cars have to watch out for us, and cannot hit us even if we do something...
05-28-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By Camilo

I never pass any pedestrian - in either direction...

I never pass any pedestrian - in either direction - at a speed in exess of "jogging" pace. In other words, very slowly
05-28-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By 79pmooney

That's one of the main reasons I spend so little...

That's one of the main reasons I spend so little time on MUPs. We cyclists have very few rights and will nearly always lose in court. Pedestrians can be like electrons with completely unpredictable...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2,103
Views: 429,316
Posted By Doug64

Kicking Horse Pass, Alberta I was...

Kicking Horse Pass, Alberta

I was concentrating on getting a picture of a ground squirrel, while this little guy sneaked up on me. :)
...
05-28-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 202
Posted By cyccommute

Hang drying is one of those laundry myths that...

Hang drying is one of those laundry myths that gets applied to lycra bicycle wear all the time. Bicycle shorts are generally made of lycra and nylon. Lycra is heat set in fabric at 220°C (430°F) and...
05-28-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By TheBlackPumpkin

This. Here in the states for all intents and...

This. Here in the states for all intents and purposes of right of way bicycles are considered vehicles and pedestrians always get right of way. It doesn't matter if a pedestrian walks into the middle...
05-28-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 340
Posted By Polaris OBark

I realize this is a bit of a haul from Sandy...

I realize this is a bit of a haul from Sandy Eggo, but worth it: https://caletticycles.com
05-28-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,375
Posted By AdventureManCO

I don't know why more C&Vers don't just gobble...

I don't know why more C&Vers don't just gobble these up - might as well just call this the 'We never have enough clearance for larger tires' sub-forum, and yet look at all that tasty room still!
05-28-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 266
Posted By Leisesturm

You are correct: 35mm and 45mm should NOT have...

You are correct: 35mm and 45mm should NOT have equal pressures. What you were trying to say though, was that if the 45mm is given the "proper" pressure (lower) it will roll faster than the 35mm. That...
05-28-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Peds have right of way, so it kinda IS the...

Peds have right of way, so it kinda IS the biker's fault.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By Velo Vol

Nice shirt. Seek help.

Nice shirt.

Seek help.
05-28-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 174
Posted By indyfabz

That’s what A&S is for.

That’s what A&S is for.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm 3 episodes in of my 4th time watching right...

I'm 3 episodes in of my 4th time watching right now. Kinda taking my time, just one episode a week or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By badger1

Call me old fashioned, or just old but that RMOT,...

Call me old fashioned, or just old but that RMOT, my mostest favouritest track on my mostest favouritest Miles Davis album (studio live version here).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqNTltOGh5c
05-28-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 427,218
Posted By mtmann

96 Trek 750 Resto-Mod

This is my fourth US-made Trek 750. I regret selling the first so picked this one up a couple years ago and it's just been sitting in the basement waiting to be brought back to life. (#2 and # 3 went...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 272
Posted By mstateglfr

This will sound condescending, but it is really...

This will sound condescending, but it is really just meant to be direct- if you think your current oem stock wheels are SRAM Rival, you don't need to spend $1200 on a carbon wheelset.

With that...
05-28-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 202
Posted By Koyote

You're single. If my wife found me wearing...

You're single.

If my wife found me wearing clothing in the shower, she'd put me in a memory care facility.
05-28-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,038
Posted By Duragrouch

Yep, sounds like not worth the effort, unless you...

Yep, sounds like not worth the effort, unless you enjoy frame restoration, a lot of effort. I used to know folks who told me about previous jobs, where there were others that would have frames...
05-28-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 202
Posted By indyfabz

I sometimes do it at home because I can get lazy...

I sometimes do it at home because I can get lazy and ignore laundry.
05-28-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 78
Posted By shelbyfv

Riding in the drops will give you better brake...

Riding in the drops will give you better brake control and less chance of losing your grip if you hit a pothole or something. Also less fatiguing if it's a long descent.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By TMonk

On that note, I just learned that a close...

On that note, I just learned that a close friend's dad's college buddy would toke up with Bill Walton back in the LA days. I know that's three steps removed, but I know my friend's dad somewhat...
05-28-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 512
Posted By jdawginsc

Okay... Firstly, you definitely need a chain...

Okay...

Firstly, you definitely need a chain removal tool. Clean everything really well.

Second, not suggesting you pay a lot for a
new seven speed wheel. There are usually decent used wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 272
Posted By PromptCritical

I started running 32mm Conti GP5000 tires with...

I started running 32mm Conti GP5000 tires with 55psi and the ride quality was amazing compared to 23/25mm @ 95psi.
05-28-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 158
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Same here. My tires are bulletproof by the time...

Same here. My tires are bulletproof by the time I change 'em out :)
05-28-24, 08:39 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 272
Posted By PeteHski

Please don’t take that the wrong way. I was just...

Please don’t take that the wrong way. I was just trying to state the reality that saving a few hundred grams of wheel weight isn’t going to make you any faster. But you will see some benefit from a...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 233
Posted By Duragrouch

Used to be, in a simpler time, cars came with...

Used to be, in a simpler time, cars came with same tires front and rear. Then, to fine-tune handling (and often compensate for a poorly balanced car and/or poor suspension geometry), we started to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By BillyD

Bite me, whippersnapper!

Bite me, whippersnapper!
05-28-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 334
Posted By branko_76

Funny you should mention yellow fenders and...

Funny you should mention yellow fenders and Chicago in the same post.

I found a yellow Sprite lying in the street with no back wheel so I threw it in the back of my F150. It's been in my garage...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By BillyD

Congrats! :beer:

Congrats! :beer:
05-28-24, 08:18 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By BillyD

My favorite classical piece.

My favorite classical piece.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By LAJ

11mm then.

11mm then.
05-28-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 334
Posted By branko_76

. My 5-speed "Sprite", not nearly as nice or...

.
My 5-speed "Sprite", not nearly as nice or interesting as the others in this thread but it's been getting me around town since about 1999...

...
05-28-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 124
Posted By 94yj

sorry you did not like the post i made as i was...

sorry you did not like the post i made as i was on an old phone that did not have a lot of features.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I got another groundscore today! Craftsman 7/16...

I got another groundscore today! Craftsman 7/16 deep socket 1/4" drive. :bday:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q_lsRLJhcA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 272
Posted By cyclezen

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle... ...

Hi, I'll come at it from a different angle...
First, don;t take my comments as condescending, just some experience from experience.
Good Wheels are great ! Always an important part of cycling at...
05-28-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,606
Posted By rccardr

Today. But then, nobody wanted mid-century...

Today.
But then, nobody wanted mid-century furniture or 1970 Plymouth Cudas 20 years ago (so a bunch got given away, destroyed, junked or rotted away).
Who knows what the future will bring?
05-28-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,176
Views: 540,801
Posted By cjefferds

72 Super Course repurposed with 80s mtb cockpit...

72 Super Course repurposed with 80s mtb cockpit and drivetrain. Old school hybrid bike! ...
05-28-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 670
Posted By branko_76

What are your plans for it?

What are your plans for it?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By DougRNS

We're in! First night at the new place. 30...

We're in! First night at the new place. 30 minute commute turns into 10. Changing my wake up time by 20 minutes

Time, you only get so much so use it wisely.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 272
Posted By PeteHski

I wouldn’t get too hung up about wheel weight. A...

I wouldn’t get too hung up about wheel weight. A 1500g set would be plenty light enough for a casual 230 lb rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,436
Views: 80,764
Posted By DougRNS

Caribbean vibe. Might entice some who are...

Caribbean vibe. Might entice some who are inclined to light up a fatty.
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