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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,309
Posted By squirtdad

for learning about maintenance here is a great...

for learning about maintenance here is a great site...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,118
Posted By urbanknight

I'm such a roadie snob at heart, I don't think...

I'm such a roadie snob at heart, I don't think I'll ever stop riding drop bars even if I completely stop using the drops. I'm already at about 75% hoods, 20% tops, 5% drops with the bar maybe an inch...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-28-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,586
Posted By Chancy

Raceboy, Thanks for the info. I looked up the...

Raceboy,
Thanks for the info. I looked up the ROM bike online, it's looks promising. Now to discuss with the doctor. I am up against the clock with my procedure on Tuesday. With what I'll have done...
Forum: Southern California
12-22-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 414
Posted By Alan K

And you live to talk about it. ;) Your gf must...

And you live to talk about it. ;)
Your gf must be very generous and kind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,074
Posted By VegasJen

As I eluded to in my jersey thread, I really...

As I eluded to in my jersey thread, I really don't buy/wear cycling specific gear. Except for gloves. I always wear gloves.

Fairly recent picture from Santa Barbara triathlon earlier this year....
Forum: Commuting
10-12-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,526
Posted By timdow

Excuse me while I climb up on my soapbox...

Excuse me while I climb up on my soapbox here......

While trying to save money, I tried Blackburn, Axiom, and Performance Bike's house brand of panniers, all with about the same experience (not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,122
Posted By Maelochs

^Everyone I know who had knee replacement (s)...

^Everyone I know who had knee replacement (s) came back and rode strongly (assuming they rode before.) I never asked about climbing in or out of the saddle.
Forum: Commuting
09-22-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,686
Posted By Steely Dan

Like most who do it (I suspect), I'm no fan of...

Like most who do it (I suspect), I'm no fan of the costume change.

But every time I've tried wearing my work clothes for a bike commute it just has not worked out for me. I am just an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,178
Posted By Eric F

That's the safe decision. Happy wife, and all...

That's the safe decision. Happy wife, and all that. ;)

IMO...She's participating in an activity that you're serious about, and when you ride the way you like to ride, you dress in "serious"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,532
Posted By sean.hwy

3 in 1 is pretty cheap and meant for chains ...

3 in 1 is pretty cheap and meant for chains


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Forum: Pills and Ills
06-27-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By rumrunn6

my op was only 17 minutes start to finish....

my op was only 17 minutes start to finish. standing on it that night. wasn't into cycling back (1997?) so don't remember about recovery. sports surgeon told me to be kind to it. no marathons
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,042
Posted By indyfabz

It recently got me walking again and home from...

It recently got me walking again and home from rehab after spending more than 2 months without taking a step. I had more sessions in-home. I nearly cried after completing my first walk around the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,042
Posted By KerryIrons

This statement certainly is nonsense. Physical...

This statement certainly is nonsense. Physical therapy is just that. It can restore joint mobility and muscle strength and is necessary for a lot of people who don't have the presence of mind and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,737
Posted By FBOATSB

Since the 50's I believe. Any time I see SLR...

Since the 50's I believe.
Any time I see SLR the first thing I think of is Single Lens Reflex Camera. That's what the cool kids had while I had the family Kodak Box Camera
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,737
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm going with this. As far as Mercedes Benz is...

I'm going with this. As far as Mercedes Benz is concerned, that's what it stands for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,190
Posted By skidder

I almost had that happen here in Southern...

I almost had that happen here in Southern California yesterday morning. A slight chance of spotty rain forecast for Friday after a rainy Thursday. I got up at 5:30AM and saw the ground was dry with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,544
Posted By mdarnton

Don't fret. When you pass 70 they start smiling...

Don't fret. When you pass 70 they start smiling again because you remind them of their grandfathers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,604
Posted By PeteHski

That's great, but gym bikes rarely give you a...

That's great, but gym bikes rarely give you a realistic road speed. They are nearly always miles faster than you could ride on an actual road with the same power.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,063
Posted By livedarklions

Think of all the Hollywood Ten had to sacrifice...

Think of all the Hollywood Ten had to sacrifice for refusing to name their bikes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Here's the witch and Toto, or something. LOL....

Here's the witch and Toto, or something. LOL. From Coeur D' Alene park.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,883
Posted By nick_a

I personally don't believe in snot rocketing,...

I personally don't believe in snot rocketing, especially after the last few years. I'll either wipe or blow my nose with a tissue or handkerchief.
Forum: Commuting
09-28-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,169
Posted By gringomojado

What kind of bike was the bear riding? gm

What kind of bike was the bear riding?
gm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,056
Posted By indyfabz

:) That was in Rockwood, PA. It’s a town...

:)

That was in Rockwood, PA. It’s a town along the GAP trail. There’s an electrical contracting business out of frame. A worker told me that the cat once got inside and it took them 90 minutes to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,272
Posted By base2

Just watched stage 4. These women are killin' it!...

Just watched stage 4. These women are killin' it!

The dust, the dirt, the grime, getting hit by your own team car, getting creamed by another rider at speed while you get a wheel swap, face plants...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,530
Posted By tomato coupe

Even more importantly, always wave at the...

Even more importantly, always wave at the district attorney and local judges. That saved my bacon just last week; I was looking at some hard time for armed robbery, but the judge recognized me from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,797
Posted By DorkDisk

"Get a job" On my way home from...

"Get a job"

On my way home from work
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,463
Posted By PeteHski

They are definitely building frames for many...

They are definitely building frames for many other brands and they do NOT make a lot of garbage. What they do make is a complete range from low to very high-end bikes and everything in-between and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,118
Posted By Mr. 66

I'm guessing that you will go through Salt Lake...

I'm guessing that you will go through Salt Lake City, and Boise toward Columbia River Gorge.

If you have time you could go north from Boise drive through the Seven Sisters and Snake River/Hells...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By Joe5972

I think I messed up originally when measuring the...

I think I messed up originally when measuring the chain, assuming that 12" was 300mm, and I measured from the start of one link to the start of another link!
When I should have just converted inches...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,367
Posted By CheGiantForLife

The single best biking tip you ever got?

Years ago, I got into mounting biking in the woods.
My friend told me if there is an object you want to avoid, do not look at it.

Look where you want the front tire to go, not at the obstacle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,863
Posted By rsbob

I love cycling but always heard that swimming is...

I love cycling but always heard that swimming is the best sport for all around fitness. And a point of contention about stronger bones. Since cycling is non-weight bearing cyclists, at least at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,447
Posted By Kedosto

Shimano’s new InvisiChain. Cleanest, quietest,...

Shimano’s new InvisiChain. Cleanest, quietest, longest lasting chain ever made. Never needs cleaning or lubrication, and is 100% lighter than any other chain on the market. Power transfer sucks, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,389
Posted By Sertsa

Ditto the Clydesdale/Athena forum; there's a lot...

Ditto the Clydesdale/Athena forum; there's a lot of excellent information there. When I was looking into options while still heavy a bike shop owner told me that spokes are the main consideration,...
Forum: Southern California
03-09-22, 01:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,549
Posted By diphthong

tried. denied. hopefully by the summer months.

tried. denied. hopefully by the summer months.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,138
Posted By livedarklions

I know that in NH, the DUI law specifies...

I know that in NH, the DUI law specifies operating a motor vehicle, so bikes are excluded. I'm pretty sure that's the law in a lot of states.

ETA: OOPS! I got that wrong, NH DUI laws apply to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,664
Posted By delbiker1

No doubt, over the past 4 years, I have spent a...

No doubt, over the past 4 years, I have spent a lot of money on bike stuff. Also, no doubt, the used bikes that I have acquired and rebuilt, are not monetarily worth what I have put into them. I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,286
Posted By Trueblood

New excuse for not being able to get to school to...

New excuse for not being able to get to school to turn in homework - my Panda ate my bicycle.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,663
Posted By LarrySellerz

been sober this week. One day at a time

been sober this week. One day at a time
Forum: Southern California
12-31-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,919
Posted By diphthong

^ that entire via fernandez/via zurita south to...

^ that entire via fernandez/via zurita south to via castilla/via zumaya (with via coronel in the mush pot) complex is must-do peevee territory. can do multiple loops/climbs/reverse direction
without...
Forum: Southern California
12-28-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 364,500
Posted By CAT7RDR

Good Intentions

I had the bright idea to get in a quick 40 miler before the next round of rain. However, about 7 miles into my ride along the La Habra Hgts East-West Rd corridor, I looked up at the dark clouds and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,524
Posted By cb400bill

Due to some health reasons I didn’t do any Epic...

Due to some health reasons I didn’t do any Epic rides this year. However, one ride does stick out. Our normal riding group consists of both men and women. One Wednesday night I was the only guy who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,165
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Regular SPD pedals are fine. After using Time,...

Regular SPD pedals are fine. After using Time, Look, Speedplay, and other types, I eventually gravitated to ordinary SPDs. They are the longest-lasting and most economical, not to mention giving you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,496
Posted By Sy Reene

meh.. 100 yrs. big deal. I only ride in...

meh.. 100 yrs. big deal. I only ride in Mesopotamian linen
Forum: Commuting
10-04-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By Frank S

1. Big, heavy U lock, plus big, heavy chain....

1. Big, heavy U lock, plus big, heavy chain. Leave them at work.

2. Ride a bike that is decent, but not desirable to thieves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-21, 05:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,158
Posted By jpescatore

It sounds like this only happens when braking on...

It sounds like this only happens when braking on a curve downhill, so only when going faster around a curve than you would go when turning on the flats and not braking?

Using the front brake on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,288
Posted By indyfabz

I have never done a self-guided trip, but I have...

I have never done a self-guided trip, but I have done many miles of self-contained touring both in a small group (13 people), with one other person, and solo and have done some group supported tours....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,645
Posted By Nachoman

I used to love the Performance Bicycle brand of...

I used to love the Performance Bicycle brand of thick pad and almost all terry cloth, short finger gloves that they sold for about ten dollars.
Since they closed down, I've had trouble finding a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-21, 05:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,181
Posted By thumpism

He said he'd take care of it but ghosted us.

He said he'd take care of it but ghosted us.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,006
Posted By Rolla

Any season, as long as it's in the garage.

Any season, as long as it's in the garage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,519
Posted By Korina

I learned left arm up when I was a kid in the...

I learned left arm up when I was a kid in the '70s. Right arm out makes more sense, especially with idiot younger drivers, so that's what I use.
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