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01-17-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,386
Posted By Polaris OBark

If only someone would invent a universal...

If only someone would invent a universal derailleur hanger.
01-16-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,963
Posted By noglider

It appears to me you didn't understand me. I said...

It appears to me you didn't understand me. I said there are two problems, and we should work on solving both. Some people are working on one, and others are working on the other. There might be...
01-14-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 650
Posted By alcjphil

I am going to say that for groups that big all...

I am going to say that for groups that big all you need to think about is knowing what to do in the event of a major injury to someone else. Rides that big have support vehicles that have needed...
01-13-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,963
Posted By FBinNY

Unlike you, I don't like to personalize...

Unlike you, I don't like to personalize discussions about issues. However, since you ask----- I'm a manufacturing engineer, and quality issues like this fall within my area of expertise. No, I've...
01-13-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By zandoval

Yep... Unfortunately we consider that being...

Yep... Unfortunately we consider that being lucky. I do short solo rides in my AO. I really should consider having some cameras. If nothing else to document my last ride...
01-12-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,963
Posted By veganbikes

Personal issues, no personal issues presented...

Personal issues, no personal issues presented here. You like e-mopeds do you not? They don't care about UL listings. Even if I really don't care for non-UL listed e-mopeds there is nothing invalid...
01-12-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By ScottCommutes

Crash story where the cyclist wins!

This all happened to my brother last Winter.

He saw me commuting on the bike and decided to buy himself a brand new bike. He was riding down the shoulder of a quiet suburban street in the middle...
01-12-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,963
Posted By FBinNY

What some people are missing is that this thread...

What some people are missing is that this thread IS NOT about Li-ion batteries, per se.

These have proven themselves to be very reasonably safe --- if manufactured and used properly.

It's about...
01-11-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,963
Posted By FBinNY

I don 't live in NYC, so not sure of the...

I don 't live in NYC, so not sure of the specifics, including effective dates, and phase in for existing stock. I also don't know if they establish civil liability for end users who's illegal bikes...
01-11-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,963
Posted By FBinNY

Finally, demand for quality standards

After too many fatal fires caused by crappy Li-ion batteries, NYC mandated UL (underwriters lab) certified batteries in E-bikes (and scooters, etc) sold in NYC. Now New York state is considering a...
01-11-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By rsbob

We are far from post-COVID. If you stay abreast...

We are far from post-COVID. If you stay abreast of the news we are currently in another spike.
01-10-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By grecinos

Right, they look identical with no visible...

Right, they look identical with no visible markings denoting left and right. I contacted Speedplay customer support and the agent told me that there are left and right baseplates. I guess he...
01-10-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,473
Posted By Ssj

I always wear either a summer long sleeve jersey...

I always wear either a summer long sleeve jersey or a short sleeve summer jersey with arm sleeves. For arm sleeves, I first had Pearl Izumi ones. They were fine.

but I didn’t know what I was...
01-09-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By Iride01

You change the seat post often? I wouldn't let...

You change the seat post often? I wouldn't let one little frustration with that set you up for even more frustration with doing something the is essentially going to be a one off thing with no...
01-09-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By rm -rf

I'm pretty sure that the battery holds the Di2...

I'm pretty sure that the battery holds the Di2 setup configuration. (I'm familiar with 11 speed Di2, not 12 speed.) I don't think it can be substituted with a generic battery source.
01-08-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,076
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Maybe OK to ride gently in a circle in whichever...

Maybe OK to ride gently in a circle in whichever direction avoids further bending the top tube. So, like NASCAR, but much, much slower.

I am waiting for LarrySellerz to chime in on how he races...
01-08-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,473
Posted By Biker395

Some time ago, I did a deep dive on sunscreens...

Some time ago, I did a deep dive on sunscreens and how much they really prevented skin damage and skin cancer. That dive had me concluding that when I choose to use sunscreen, I should avoid...
01-07-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,473
Posted By JoeyBike

I've worn Elevengear Ginger long sleeve jerseys...

I've worn Elevengear Ginger long sleeve jerseys for seems like 10 years now. I own several of them so I don't have to wash every day. They are full zip which on the hottest days I leave unzipped. My...
01-07-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,473
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'm getting the skin chemo cream treatment. ...

I'm getting the skin chemo cream treatment.
Hoping to avoid the soldering iron scalpel treatment in the future.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By cb400bill

Flash during the day. Solid in the night.

Flash during the day.

Solid in the night.
01-06-24, 08:30 PM
01-06-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By KerryIrons

I think I can speak for nearly everyone who pays...

I think I can speak for nearly everyone who pays attention to these sorts of products that it is NOT a surprise. The list of reasons why this was not going to succeed in the marketplace is long and...
01-05-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,435
Posted By rsbob

ZWIFT for an hour while it poured rain outside. ...

ZWIFT for an hour while it poured rain outside. But after a half hour it was raining sweat inside.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,248
Posted By Turnin_Wrenches

The prevention of cross-chaining is exactly why...

The prevention of cross-chaining is exactly why those two gears are restricted when in the small ring...Gear Position ControlSo what is Gear Position Control, exactly? Basically, it is Shimano’s way...
01-05-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,609
Posted By Maelochs

I am not into cycling ... I am into arguing...

I am not into cycling ... I am into arguing pointlessly on the internet.

The fact that this site is about cycling is incidental … I am here for the bickering.
01-04-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,552
Posted By delbiker1

This hurts

My twin sister, Kathy (I am Ken), had a stroke the night of 12/31-1/1, and passed the 2nd. I had just returned to Delaware the 28th, from Illinois, after spending Christmas week with my siblings and...
01-04-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 504
Posted By cuevélo

I think it's pretty common if you get batteries...

I think it's pretty common if you get batteries from Amazon or eBay. I'd get them from Walmart (fulfilled by Walmart) or a physical store.
01-02-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,192
Posted By Troul

if i have to poop, the cold weather gets a little...

if i have to poop, the cold weather gets a little more harder.

Ever try to get the winter gear off when the "kids" are at the "dock" ...
01-02-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,463
Posted By mpetry912

my personal opinion is that tire pressure and...

my personal opinion is that tire pressure and then frame design, especially head tube angle and tubing guage, have a greater effect on ride quality than the absolute difference between frame...
01-02-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,463
Posted By Maelochs

Avoid .... I made the word "avoid" out of...

Avoid .... I made the word "avoid" out of unobtanium so you could not see it.
01-01-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,192
Posted By joesch

YMMV but for me ... 110s - not fun unless your...

YMMV but for me ...
110s - not fun unless your wet and need a blow dry
100s - try to limit rides to approx 1 hr t prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion
90s - really need to hydrate lots
80s -...
12-31-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By rsbob

Met my wife online and one of the major draws...

Met my wife online and one of the major draws besides intelligence and humor was that she was an avid cyclist (downhill skier and hiker) and enjoyed the same routes I did. After we moved in together...
12-30-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By noglider

This year has taught me that cycling is so good...

This year has taught me that cycling is so good for me that I really must ride more. I have to figure out how. I'm super busy, and taking a ride for exercise or fun takes some planning. Bike...
12-30-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By jadmt

while I have only been with my wife for ~35 years...

while I have only been with my wife for ~35 years she was only an occasional rec bike rider. she however has put about half a million miles on the back of my motorcycles with me..rarely complaining...
12-30-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By andrewclaus

Spouses

Does anyone else here regularly ride with a "long term" spouse? I'm going riding again today with my wife of 40 years. We've been riding together for almost 43 years. Cycling was at the root of our...
12-29-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,033
Posted By pepperbelly

15*? I won’t even come out from under my blanket...

15*? I won’t even come out from under my blanket if it’s that cold.
Forum: BMX
12-28-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By nomadmax

Doh ! :roflmao2:

Doh ! :roflmao2:
12-27-23, 02:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By 1970bikes

Back in the Saddle

Almost Zilch due to a return of cancer and associated aggressive treatment.

Been back on the road this week however for some short rides and really hope to make it a much more regular event.
...
12-24-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By Jughed

The zwift trainers come with a one year...

The zwift trainers come with a one year subscription and free delivery…

Instant boost to my winter miles, I’m even putting in more miles some weeks than I do in the summer.
12-24-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By Rick_D

[Note to self: ask where magnetized water section...

[Note to self: ask where magnetized water section is during next Whole Foods trip.]

Some folks virtually demand mockery. It's just science.
12-24-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,303
Posted By jadmt

sorry for your loss. my wife has been fighting...

sorry for your loss. my wife has been fighting the fight since the beginning of 2020 we always say 2020 worst year ever....cancer sux. get your knee done asap. you will heal better at 71 than at...
12-23-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By terrymorse

Having operated a touring business for 10 years,...

Having operated a touring business for 10 years, I have a certain perspective.

Putting together a multi-day, supported bike tour takes a lot of research and planning. Picking routes that are safe...
12-23-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,352
Posted By Leisesturm

A right hook is, yes. A left hook? There is such...

A right hook is, yes. A left hook? There is such a thing and I for one don't think it's worth it to split hairs over whether it is a left hook or left cross ... left hook works for me.
12-23-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By Rick_D

Yes, I'd think if the support and amenities are...

Yes, I'd think if the support and amenities are excellent, they provided a fitted bike, and your main task is presenting yourself, it would be worth it.

I'd do something like that before ever...
12-23-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,936
Posted By indyfabz

Eye candy from my 2017 trip to the park, where I...

Eye candy from my 2017 trip to the park, where I rode from camp on the west side of the park to Logan Pass and back down.

...
12-22-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By spdntrxi

some routes are in tunnels which go under water..

some routes are in tunnels which go under water..
12-22-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,434
Posted By Lambkin55

The state I live in had a big problem with...

The state I live in had a big problem with thieves stealing air conditioning units for the copper coils 10 -15 years ago.
It was stopped over night with a new law that required recycling centers to...
12-22-23, 03:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By 50PlusCycling

This was generally the policy throughout America....

This was generally the policy throughout America. But over the last few years some municipalities have passed ordinances prohibiting the police stopping cars with expired license plates, or even no...
12-21-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,434
Posted By zandoval

Its not just in the city. Last year there was a...

Its not just in the city. Last year there was a rancher out here in Nixon Texas living 15 miles out from the nearest town Giddings on a back road. He returned home to find his service from the road...
12-21-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,190
Posted By Koyote

My thought: you should probably ride the bike...

My thought: you should probably ride the bike before deciding that some component is not good enough for you.
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