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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 901
Posted By indyfabz

Next? I’ve already seen contraptions like that...

Next? I’ve already seen contraptions like that on trails here in Philly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By DougRNS

My buddy. Waiting for grandma to come home. ...

My buddy. Waiting for grandma to come home.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,035
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, a joke. Dates me though as it goes way back...

Yes, a joke. Dates me though as it goes way back to when there was "serious" discussion of Pinarello vs Chinarello. :roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 864
Posted By msu2001la

Gravel didn’t really exist as a bike segment 10...

Gravel didn’t really exist as a bike segment 10 years ago.

Generally speaking (and talking about new bikes):
Endurance Road: more relaxed geometry than traditional road race with higher stack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By veganbikes

The Ergon GC-1s are actually designed for...

The Ergon GC-1s are actually designed for sweptback bars. A lot of people seem to miss them for some reason or just don't understand them but they are a dream for that sweptback bars. I have 3 sets...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,451
Posted By Trakhak

The 7 Best Hybrid Bikes For Exercise, Commuting...

The 7 Best Hybrid Bikes For Exercise, Commuting and Casual Fun (https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a22140457/best-hybrid-bikes/)Figured triples might be found on hybrids, if anywhere, so I searched...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,451
Posted By tomato coupe

wut?

wut?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,451
Posted By Koyote

Quite the opposite actually. Edited to add:...

Quite the opposite actually.

Edited to add: I see that another poster already pointed this out, and you seem to be taking it as some sort of personal attack. But it’s just a simple fact. Go to a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By retswerb

No, what EricF said was that "100% of the impact...

No, what EricF said was that "100% of the impact energy was not transmitted directly to my/your head," which you continue to obtusely read in a way that you know perfectly well wasn't what was meant....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By Eric F

I'm not seeing TC1's posts because I have him...

I'm not seeing TC1's posts because I have him behind the ignore curtain, but he seems to be responding to my previously posted links.

Here's another more recent link......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By tomato coupe

For those that are interested in what the...

For those that are interested in what the recently linked study actually says:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By TMonk

Got a bit of a special show I'm seeing tonight....

Got a bit of a special show I'm seeing tonight. Can't believe he's still touring at his age! Amazing! Seen him twice before. Last time it was quite progressive/fusion, which is totally my vibe. I may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By bboy314

I don’t see the point in trying to compare this...

I don’t see the point in trying to compare this bike’s handling with a (no offense) fairly low end e-bike with front suspension. Also I think it’s more than reasonable for someone to prefer a flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Eric F

Changing the stem length/angle will have zero...

Changing the stem length/angle will have zero impact on how a bike handles when riding no-handed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Eric F

The fork is built for that bike. No issues.

The fork is built for that bike. No issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By MikeDeason

Light trail on the weekend. Generally hard-pack...

Light trail on the weekend. Generally hard-pack dirt some hard gravel.. And 25km commute weekdays in dense urban areas mostly in segregated bike lanes but some curb hopping necessary to stay alive.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Eric F

As I understand it, he is using the bike for...

As I understand it, he is using the bike for communing as well as other recreational uses. His choice seems pretty darn versatile for a wide range of conditions, and adaptable if his needs change.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By shelbyfv

Don't second guess yourself. The deal is done...

Don't second guess yourself. The deal is done and you'll have a nice bike. Kudos for actually making a decision.:thumb: There are goofs here who ask about dozens of bikes a year, can't get off the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By big john

This guy was having trouble walking and couldn't...

This guy was having trouble walking and couldn't jump up on the couch. Vet said it was nerve issues due to diabetes and if we started him on insulin he might last a year. Instead, we changed his diet...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By big john

Mrs got a pic of the old bastard in the yard....

Mrs got a pic of the old bastard in the yard. He's feeling his age, been to the doc twice recently for respiratory infections. I think the vet was trying to tell us not to expect too much more. He...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Eric F

If the fork is designed for that bike, the...

If the fork is designed for that bike, the geometry will be fine. Sometimes, if you take a suspension fork off a bike, and replace it with a rigid fork, the axle-crown dimension changes, which also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By shelbyfv

Sounds like a nice choice and I agree, no need...

Sounds like a nice choice and I agree, no need for a suspension fork. Note that gravel bikes are designed to run hard and fast over much rougher terrain and do not generally come with suspension....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Eric F

IMO, your new bike with a rigid fork will serve...

IMO, your new bike with a rigid fork will serve you very well for the kind of riding you do. If you are troubled by feeling some cracks in the pavement, HTFU.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By indyfabz

Spent 3 hours cleaning up pony, llama and alpaca...

Spent 3 hours cleaning up pony, llama and alpaca poop and raking up hay, and boy, are my legs tired.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By tomato coupe

That is the only reasonable course of action....

That is the only reasonable course of action. This is not about an exchange of information, or even people expressing their opinions -- it's about one person arguing an untenable position because...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By Eric F

From the Forbes article...“The materials that are...

From the Forbes article...“The materials that are used in most of today’s helmets are engineered to absorb the high impact energies that can produce skull fractures and severe brain injuries”.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By 79pmooney

It wasn't my foresight and intelligence. I bought...

It wasn't my foresight and intelligence. I bought that early Bell simply because I'd ridden a first season of club racing wearing the required leather hairnet. (Peloton joke i heard many times - we...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By shelbyfv

Sorry, I'm smarter than you and I'm not the one...

Sorry, I'm smarter than you and I'm not the one posting unhinged on the internet. The others don't need help from me, they've whacked you down sufficiently. I'm just here for the entertainment....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By shelbyfv

LOL Guys! Again, this isn't his first rodeo. Got...

LOL Guys! Again, this isn't his first rodeo. Got some real doozies if you want to go back and look, though this one ranks pretty high. You aren't going to persuade him with facts, FWIW. :crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,092
Posted By Koyote

In my experience, more expensive jerseys are...

In my experience, more expensive jerseys are better than cheaper jerseys.

(Now we can all wait for someone to argue that their $20 AliExpress jersey is definitely 'just as good' as a Rapha or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By tomato coupe

These helmet threads bring out some truly twisted...

These helmet threads bring out some truly twisted logic.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By shelbyfv

A little sleuthing of post history will answer...

A little sleuthing of post history will answer that.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,092
Posted By Eric F

Here's an idea...Wear what you want. Spend you...

Here's an idea...Wear what you want. Spend you own money as you see fit. If you don't like the way something looks that someone else is wearing, don't buy that thing for yourself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,387
Posted By terrymorse

Fact check: Merckx never raced on a Trek.

Fact check: Merckx never raced on a Trek.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,387
Posted By Chuck M

I bet the bottom falls out of Trek stock now.

I bet the bottom falls out of Trek stock now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,387
Posted By indyfabz

My 660 with Campy Nuovo drivetrain and Modolo...

My 660 with Campy Nuovo drivetrain and Modolo brakes with aero levers from the 80s made me a serious rider.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,387
Posted By cb400bill

I've had three vintage steel Treks including my...

I've had three vintage steel Treks including my great 1985 770. I currently have a Checkpoint gravel bike. I sleep well at night.

YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By MikeDeason

Yes. It looks like it might work with the right...

Yes. It looks like it might work with the right tire and seating adjustments


plus I was able to order it with black frame and black decals so it should be nondescript. My commute takes me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By Eric F

That's an interesting bike. With efficient...

That's an interesting bike. With efficient rolling tires, it could be a pretty quick urban bike. Swap to a suspension fork and big tires, and you get a pretty capable hardtail MTB. Keep in mind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By Eric F

Why? I would never buy a bike that I didn't like...

Why? I would never buy a bike that I didn't like the look of.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By genejockey

Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...

Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By Eric F

I don't think the OP is a troll. I think the OP...

I don't think the OP is a troll. I think the OP is just new to it all, and still learning about bicycle terminology.

Personally, I think a fast MUP bike would be pretty awesome. I would totally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By Eric F

I think you're over-estimating this issue. Not...

I think you're over-estimating this issue. Not surprisingly, it's also an issue that's over-marketed. Mechanical systems shift under load, too. Maybe not in the middle of a 1000+W sprint, but if...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,176
Posted By cb400bill

Thread moved from General Cycling to Pro Cycling...

Thread moved from General Cycling to Pro Cycling for the Fans.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By bboy314

Getting the FX 6 and having it outfitted with the...

Getting the FX 6 and having it outfitted with the components you want makes sense to me. Like others have said, it’s a very limited market for high end hybrids, and generally folks looking for that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By BillyD

What a magnificent event. Traveled just 45 miles...

What a magnificent event. Traveled just 45 miles to a buddy's house who had a telescope and camera setup. The weather was better than expected so we got a bunch of great, memorable shots. Couldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,993
Posted By Eric F

Although there are certainly folks who want a...

Although there are certainly folks who want a comfort bike built with high-end components, as KerryIrons said, there's not enough demand for companies to pre-package a bike like that. The people...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By indyfabz

Break during today’s 25 mile ride. About 9 of...

Break during today’s 25 mile ride. About 9 of which were dirt. So nice to have this place that I can ride to from my front door.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,926
Posted By seedsbelize2

I might have the easiest and best wife of anyone...

I might have the easiest and best wife of anyone on this thread. :bday:
Certainly the best
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
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