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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,837
Posted By BobsPoprad

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By BobsPoprad

On a side.note, I found the extra set of cleats...

On a side.note, I found the extra set of cleats for the frogs while digging around a junk drawer!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,906
Posted By BobsPoprad

That makes two of us, Bob😁

That makes two of us, Bob😁
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,900
Posted By BobsPoprad

1. Bell 2. Light

1. Bell
2. Light
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By BobsPoprad

Hey all, thanks for the replies. I think I might...

Hey all, thanks for the replies. I think I might try the trimming.
Carefully, I might add.😬
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,365
Posted By BobsPoprad

I always wave. At walkers, runners, families, dog...

I always wave. At walkers, runners, families, dog walkers, dog families, cyclists, family on bikes, and especially at the cyclists in kits.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 6,856
Posted By BobsPoprad

Don't bring up quilting or stained glass.

Don't bring up quilting or stained glass.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 980
Posted By BobsPoprad

Well, I've been tinkering with my bikes for years...

Well, I've been tinkering with my bikes for years and I still just turn one way...and if it doesn't fix it, just go the other.

I know it has something to do with lengthening or shortening the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By BobsPoprad

I miss that ride!!!!

I miss that ride!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,967
Posted By BobsPoprad

In all seriousness, I don't honk prior to, or...

In all seriousness, I don't honk prior to, or while passing a cyclist while driving. Don't want to scare the hell out of someone. But usually I just slow down and drive carefully.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 05:16 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 9,563
Posted By BobsPoprad

You all have good ideas....but I have the real...

You all have good ideas....but I have the real answer.

If you got/bought a t-shirt/jersey for the "event," then it was a century (distance covered of course). If there is a cutoff time, then you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-22, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,442
Posted By BobsPoprad

Great video, and he said the magic formula: N+1😁

Great video, and he said the magic formula: N+1😁
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,951
Posted By BobsPoprad

To the OP, I used to ride groups. Then...

To the OP,

I used to ride groups. Then moving away forced me to ride solo, or maybe with one other rider.
I've gotten to the point where I enjoy riding solo, no pressure to keep up, go where and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,732
Posted By BobsPoprad

That's my motto. Classy or not, if you can't be...

That's my motto. Classy or not, if you can't be good, at least look good! Not that I actually achieve this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,482
Posted By BobsPoprad

There are jerks everywhere. Sounds like the...

There are jerks everywhere.

Sounds like the wife agreed with your assessment.

Good to just ride away.👍
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,268
Posted By BobsPoprad

Used not to...until I realized it actually helps...

Used not to...until I realized it actually helps keeping the sun out of eyes. Yep, doesn't look as cool, but I'm in the 50+ forum, so who cares, right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,319
Posted By BobsPoprad

:twitchy::twitchy:

:twitchy::twitchy:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 13,797
Posted By BobsPoprad

Too many people using the paths. So I: 1....

Too many people using the paths.

So I: 1. Slow down, 2. Ring my bell, 3. Yell "On your left." Or, "On your right," and 4. Always assume I might have to leave the actual path.

And here's my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 8,146
Posted By BobsPoprad

Rode it.🧐🤣

Rode it.🧐🤣
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-21, 04:44 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,082
Posted By BobsPoprad

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Same old scenery...just different direction.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,228
Posted By BobsPoprad

Maybe I'll have to try the 5000.

Maybe I'll have to try the 5000.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,228
Posted By BobsPoprad

If you don't mind compromising a bit of weight...

If you don't mind compromising a bit of weight and perhaps handling, continental Gatorskins are a favorite of mine. Less prone to flats.
I know, can of worms and all.
Having said that, GPs are good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 638,082
Posted By BobsPoprad

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,849
Posted By BobsPoprad

Just shy of 57. We just moved for the...

Just shy of 57.

We just moved for the wife's job. We now live like 2/10 of a mile from a system of bike paths. Instead of feeling the pressure of getting 30-40 mile rides in 2-3 times a week...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,707
Posted By BobsPoprad

And if you take the $$$$ for the cost of the...

And if you take the $$$$ for the cost of the bike, and divide it by how many days you plans on riding said bike, turns out to be pretty cheap entertainment/exercise.

At any rate, that is what I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,134
Posted By BobsPoprad

Where I live there are a few. The other day I...

Where I live there are a few. The other day I passed a guy who was walking with a flat. Said he didn't have a pump. So I showed him the station...broken pump. 😠
Forum: Triathlon
07-22-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,095
Posted By BobsPoprad

Best thing you can do is go to a specialty...

Best thing you can do is go to a specialty running shop. The good ones will have people who have run for years and can help you decide based on your stride, style, etc.
like some have said, lots of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By BobsPoprad

I really don't have room for another bike. Hard...

I really don't have room for another bike. Hard to fit 7 in the garage now, and that's with 3 hanging up. It just looked pretty cool. Reminds me of the 70s when a guy wired his bike for light,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 354,161
Posted By BobsPoprad

​​​​​​ Just plain HOT.

​​​​​​ Just plain HOT.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 29,645
Posted By BobsPoprad

In my case, not sure "fast" is the word to use....

In my case, not sure "fast" is the word to use. More like "not slow."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,841
Posted By BobsPoprad

I run the Marathons on my converted MTN...

I run the Marathons on my converted MTN bike...heavy, but roll nice and pretty darn durable.
ON my old Lemond, 700c, I run Gatorskins Hardshell, in a 32. I'd like to go bigger next time I buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,541
Posted By BobsPoprad

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,538
Posted By BobsPoprad

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My Lemond.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,891
Posted By BobsPoprad

I used to ride with a guy who had an older 911...

I used to ride with a guy who had an older 911 with a rack on top. Had a nice bike too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,587
Posted By BobsPoprad

on an old route before I moved there was a place...

on an old route before I moved there was a place out in the country. The dog would run along the ditch, silently, out of sight. When he got up to speed, he'd cut over to the pavement.
Good thing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 16,011
Posted By BobsPoprad

I have always taken the POV of riding my heavier...

I have always taken the POV of riding my heavier bikes most of the time. Save my lighter bike for group rides where we got a little competitive at times (don't do that anymore). Haven't taken out my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,451
Posted By BobsPoprad

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New fork, headset and stem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,349
Posted By BobsPoprad

Wow...you da man.

Wow...you da man.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,288
Posted By BobsPoprad

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,476
Posted By BobsPoprad

Well, I just ordered Butt'r that I was running...

Well, I just ordered Butt'r that I was running low on. Planning on looking at it in the stand this weekend.

Thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By BobsPoprad

I'm jealous. Used to live in Tucson. Now I wait...

I'm jealous. Used to live in Tucson. Now I wait for months for nice weather.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,658
Posted By BobsPoprad

I think Marcus Aurelius said something...

I think Marcus Aurelius said something similar:thumb:
Forum: Introductions
03-23-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,509
Posted By BobsPoprad

Welcome! I used to be into road riding big time....

Welcome! I used to be into road riding big time. I have grown to appreciate the mtn bike. Mainly gravel roads. I have a "puncture proof" slick so I can ride on the pavement, then veer off to country...
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