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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By badger1

Yes, these ones (GC-1) are made precisely for...

Yes, these ones (GC-1) are made precisely for "sweeps like that."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,907
Posted By badger1

LOL! Typical; you cite an article from 1997. And...

LOL! Typical; you cite an article from 1997. And by the way, the 'conclusions' even of that article don't support your position:

"CONCLUSIONS: Prevention of serious bicycle injuries cannot be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By badger1

As a couple others here have had the good grace...

As a couple others here have had the good grace (and sense) to point out, the bike you've ordered will serve you very well for your intended use(s), especially with the rigid fork and a smart choice...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,871
Posted By badger1

Best wishes, Trsnrtr.

Best wishes, Trsnrtr.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

And this is just sad. I am not a baseball fan or...

And this is just sad. I am not a baseball fan or particularly knowledgable at all about the game, but for that three (?) year run in the early '70s, I did follow the team as they won the World...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,151
Posted By badger1

Your response is much more charitable than mine...

Your response is much more charitable than mine would have been. Fortunately, I thought better of posting it!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By badger1

Ergon makes a variety of grips, including now...

Ergon makes a variety of grips, including now what you might call 'traditional' round grips like the ones you would see everywhere, e.g. on mountain bikes, but they made their name with these:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,151
Posted By badger1

19.8 lbs (lbs Park scale) as pictured. This is...

19.8 lbs (lbs Park scale) as pictured. This is after getting rid of the stock boat anchor crank, and changing out the brakes. New wheels, this year, should drop the thing to < 19. Light enough for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By badger1

This ^^^ I've been a 'flat-bar guy' since I...

This ^^^

I've been a 'flat-bar guy' since I re-started cycling in 2002. Experimented with everything until I tried Ergons -- some time around the mid 2010s, I think -- and ... instant success....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 752,094
Posted By badger1

What veganbikes says above. If that's your bike...

What veganbikes says above. If that's your bike you have a thru-axle frame/fork; you need a now pretty standard 12x100 front, 12x142 rear. Your stock hubs' disc mount is centre-lock, so that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

... and wanted to ensure nothing went to waste?

... and wanted to ensure nothing went to waste?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 853
Posted By badger1

Sounds dodgy to me: vague. I'm with PeteHski ......

Sounds dodgy to me: vague. I'm with PeteHski ... look elsewhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Moi?! Nope; graduated high school in '69. Early...

Moi?! Nope; graduated high school in '69. Early '70s, undergrad. 1978 ... law school (final year).
I'm old.:(
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Much better! No surgery or even formal rehab...

Much better! No surgery or even formal rehab required; just grin 'n bear it and let time do the work.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Thanks. I got off lucky, I think. My doc does...

Thanks. I got off lucky, I think. My doc does some sports medicine stuff, and is a cyclist. In his opinion the outcome might have been worse, given my age, were it not for the fact that years of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Second post in a row (there won't be eleven):...

Second post in a row (there won't be eleven): just back from doc re. left knee. Diagnosis: mild to possible grade 1 strain of MCL; no lasting damage. Mild strain (not tear) of medial meniscus. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Cutie^^^

Cutie^^^
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,610
Posted By badger1

I wonder if the administrators of Bike Forums...

I wonder if the administrators of Bike Forums might consider creating a sub-forum wherein the virtues of electric motorcycles bikes might be discussed, rather than here in 'General Cycling'? It could...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,318
Posted By badger1

Correct.

Correct.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,437
Posted By badger1

Had 48/34 x 12-32 on old Project Sirrus. Sadly,...

Had 48/34 x 12-32 on old Project Sirrus. Sadly, stolen out of garage, hence new Project Sirrus. Loved that (old) bike; would still be riding it today, I imagine. All that remained of the stock bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,437
Posted By badger1

That last issue is the one that the Campagnolo...

That last issue is the one that the Campagnolo Ekar kit tries to address, I think? Way beyond my needs, but I can see how the group would appeal; I don't know the exact numbers, but I think I read...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,437
Posted By badger1

Tires are 32s (Spec. Roubaix Pro, the 'tubeless...

Tires are 32s (Spec. Roubaix Pro, the 'tubeless ready' ones). I've been using them for years now: light, quick, supple but with pretty good durability. They work well for me on paved surfaces and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,437
Posted By badger1

Haven't updated pic in a while, so Project Sirrus...

Haven't updated pic in a while, so Project Sirrus as it currently sits, with XT brakes/GRX crank. All that remains are wheels and shifter/derailleur/cassette (probably XT) this year. That should do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,255
Posted By badger1

:lol: Sometimes only an emoji will do! One knew,...

:lol: Sometimes only an emoji will do! One knew, of course, that this silly hobby-horse/'conspiracy' obsession of yours was behind this thread, but kudos for finally bringing it out into the open.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Disagree. XTC were one of the finest post-punk...

Disagree. XTC were one of the finest post-punk Brit-Pop bands/songwriting teams. Here's another example!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrcemZpOmpI
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,251
Posted By badger1

Agree! On this business of cosplay, I knew...

Agree!

On this business of cosplay, I knew that I was aware of a real instance, but couldn't quite recall. Then it hit me ... of course there is cycling cosplay. Here's an example.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,180
Posted By badger1

RMOT ...

RMOT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e61uC-5s9VU
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,251
Posted By badger1

Well, a fledgling bike company has to hang its...

Well, a fledgling bike company has to hang its marketing hat on something, just like Big Bike. Why not asploding crabon and 'no one needs a 20,000 dollar bike'?
'There is only one thing in the world...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,431
Posted By badger1

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Try this one: 'In summation, let us posit...

Try this one:

'In summation, let us posit that we have established the invariable relevance of three factors: a) an unconditional confidence in the divine supervision of the human predicament; b)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Incorrect. Cricket!

Incorrect. Cricket!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Apropos of nothing ... always amazed at the...

Apropos of nothing ... always amazed at the 'logistics' behind even a relatively minor 'tour date'. Last night the Canadian band City of Colour (Dallas Green [formerly with Alexisonfire]; might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

It is; written by the Paragon's lead singer...

It is; written by the Paragon's lead singer (can't recall his name just at the moment), recorded in '67. Blondie made the song 'famous', of course, and there have been other covers. I like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

... or rocksteady; the world needs more...

... or rocksteady; the world needs more rocksteady (the real stuff, not ersatz) ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQXqkiKXiHc
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,570
Posted By badger1

Nothing of consequence.

Nothing of consequence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,570
Posted By badger1

"Now is the winter of our discontent ......

"Now is the winter of our discontent ... "
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Any vodka in there? (asking for a friend)

Any vodka in there?
(asking for a friend)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,039
Posted By badger1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmeyG5LlFWU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmeyG5LlFWU
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,815
Posted By badger1

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,815
Posted By badger1

I have a few minutes spare so I'll chime in. Old...

I have a few minutes spare so I'll chime in. Old bike (stolen, alas) had rim (v-) brakes. Highish-end setup: XTR cables, Avid adjustable levers, TRP CX-9 brakes. New bike (replacement) has...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Well, I'm a bit of a skeerdy-cat when it comes to...

Well, I'm a bit of a skeerdy-cat when it comes to electricity, so I'm pretty cautious!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Fixtures, outlets, and switches I understand and...

Fixtures, outlets, and switches I understand and will handle -- but 'breakers off' for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,500
Posted By badger1

I was just riding along, when suddenly ... ...

I was just riding along, when suddenly ...


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Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

So is alto, especially when played like this...

So is alto, especially when played like this (never gets old) ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKLYovuGBzY
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

:( :hug:

:(
:hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Same. Rye, in my case, and cab. The latter is...

Same. Rye, in my case, and cab. The latter is usually with dinner, though I try to stretch it out a bit (so as to avoid the temptation of a second rye).
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

:(

:(
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

I wish I had such powers. Eternal late spring --...

I wish I had such powers. Eternal late spring -- or early fall -- it would be.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

We have a similar program up here. Mrs. Badger...

We have a similar program up here. Mrs. Badger has donated a couple of times. Mrs. Badger, both her older sisters, and her mother had breast cancer. One sister and mother died from it. Mrs. Badger...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,277
Posted By badger1

Agree.

Agree.
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