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Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-21, 03:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,768
Posted By znomit

Nope, not with that derailleur.

Nope, not with that derailleur.
10-08-21, 02:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,829
Posted By GhostRider62

When the " Except for the chain coming off every...

When the " Except for the chain coming off every 10 rides or so" becomes every 5 rides or you get taken by ambulance to the trauma center, whichever comes first.

Chains skipping or coming off is...
10-07-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,829
Posted By GlennR

I have the $10 version, works like a charm. I get...

I have the $10 version, works like a charm. I get around 3000 miles before the .5 drops in.
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10-07-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,829
Posted By msu2001la

A Park Tools CC-4 is a $15 solution to this...

A Park Tools CC-4 is a $15 solution to this question.
10-07-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,829
Posted By smashndash

I'll also add that many people are using...

I'll also add that many people are using unnecessarily sticky lubes for their bikes. I initially used basic Finish Line Dry Teflon tube and that gunked up like crazy. Probably also because I never...
10-07-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,829
Posted By Barry2

I'm betting more chains are cleaned too...

I'm betting more chains are cleaned too infrequently, than are changed too soon.

Barry
10-07-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,829
Posted By Koyote

You answered the question in your first paragraph.

You answered the question in your first paragraph.
Replies: 54
Views: 6,100
Posted By francophile

It's always liberating to purge, frankly. I feel...

It's always liberating to purge, frankly. I feel amazing after selling 80% of my bikes. I still have a dozen bare frames in the attic, 8 frames in the shop, and 6 complete bikes, but I used to have...
09-30-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,585
Posted By gugie

I can't remember all of the bikes in my...

I can't remember all of the bikes in my collection, but I do know that I need one more.
09-30-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,585
Posted By nlerner

I'll let you know once I sort it all out. ...

I'll let you know once I sort it all out.
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09-30-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,585
Posted By randyjawa

1958 Rabeneick... ...

1958 Rabeneick...
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1968 Legnano......
09-30-21, 04:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,094
Posted By PeteHski

Even when the alternative is having multiple...

Even when the alternative is having multiple scary moments descending, finally leading to a major crash requiring surgery? Sure you could start "experimenting" with parts, but this would be a red...
09-21-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By Koyote

And that Rapha phone case has a rough textured...

And that Rapha phone case has a rough textured finish which will keep it from sliding out of a pocket so easily.
09-21-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By atwl77

I think the risk of having a phone fall out of a...

I think the risk of having a phone fall out of a jersey pocket is going to heavily depend on its size (e.g. snug fit or loose fit), as well as how bumpy the ride is. I keep my phone in a Rapha large...
09-20-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,000
Posted By mstateglfr

You expect friends to drop what they are doing...

You expect friends to drop what they are doing and waste time to rescue you from an easily avoidable situation, but I am the one who treats my friends poorly?
Interesting take.
09-14-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,000
Posted By Wildwood

In some things….

Ignorance is bliss.
09-07-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 13,291
Posted By genejockey

Nonsense! They've already had several definitive...

Nonsense! They've already had several definitive (and mutually exclusive) answers! :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,343
Posted By jaxgtr

I've used them on my chain , but not the cogs, no...

I've used them on my chain , but not the cogs, no point in that, they are to simple to clean. However, with the waxing, I just clean them with some hot water and re-wax. easy peasy...
09-05-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 11,381
Posted By Koyote

If it's a "money no object build," you would not...

If it's a "money no object build," you would not be asking this question.
09-04-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,888
Posted By shelbyfv

This is a perennially popular subject for...

This is a perennially popular subject for trollery and inverse snobbery. Aside from that, ride awhile and you'll figure out what you like.:rolleyes:
09-04-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,888
Posted By Iride01

I never cared for cycling specific clothing until...

I never cared for cycling specific clothing until I started cycling longer, further and more often.

I use to think why would I need those pockets on the back of my jersey. Now I wouldn't ride...
09-04-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,888
Posted By grizzly59

1) Chafing in your crotch 2) Butt comfort ...

1) Chafing in your crotch
2) Butt comfort
3) Keeping cool
4) Managing sweat

That's all I care about. Better cycling clothing usually does those things better.
08-20-21, 01:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,989
Posted By Badger6

You will, because I'll be there to hand up a beer...

You will, because I'll be there to hand up a beer as you cross over...I'll already be showered and 3 down the hatch by then, because I'll ride the tire that makes the most sense for the course: speed...
08-19-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,989
Posted By msu2001la

Didn't Ted King win this event on 35mm Bon Jon...

Didn't Ted King win this event on 35mm Bon Jon Pass tires? I would describe this tire as a slick, though it does have some very minimal texture/tread, certainly not "knobs". ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,276
Posted By MinnMan

I've never seen a roadie deliberately discard a...

I've never seen a roadie deliberately discard a spent CO2 cartridge. I seldom see discarded gel wrappers either, though there are times that those are dropped by accident.

Cyclists aren't perfect,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,276
Posted By Sy Reene

PDW Shiny Object ftw ...

PDW Shiny Object ftw
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,276
Posted By MidTNBrad

If you go the CO2 route, put the cartridge in a...

If you go the CO2 route, put the cartridge in a piece of old inner tube as insulation. When you use the inflator things get really cold really quick. The tube will give you just enough time to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,276
Posted By bahula03

Very much personal preference- some people around...

Very much personal preference- some people around here will carry a lot of spares/tools around just in case, others are ok going without and accepting the risk that needing a lot of that stuff is...
08-01-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By WhyFi

...textbook abuse. Beyond that, alcohol can...

...textbook abuse.

Beyond that, alcohol can also negatively impact restful sleep, which is quite important to recovery.
08-01-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,318
Posted By ThermionicScott

I checked the League of American Bicyclists...

I checked the League of American Bicyclists website just now, and was pleased to see that they've stepped into the current century at some point and now embrace the "point right to turn right"...
08-01-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By pgjackson

2-3 drinks per day is probably not the best...

2-3 drinks per day is probably not the best choice on a diet plan. And I highly doubt anyone would ever say that 3 beers is the best thing to have in a weight loss conversation. But then protein...
07-26-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By PeteHski

I agree 200W average is a hard pace for many and...

I agree 200W average is a hard pace for many and above what an untrained novice would typically achieve. But for a well trained fit cyclist 30 mins at 200W is not really very difficult. I would say...
07-26-21, 04:08 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By terrymorse

I'll contribute a data point and admit that 200W...

I'll contribute a data point and admit that 200W is tough for me. 20 minutes at 200W is okay, but any longer than that leaves me pretty gassed.

Of course, I'm a SLF (Svelte Lithe Fellow). One of...
07-20-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By jpescatore

Another YMMV situation, but here is what worked...

Another YMMV situation, but here is what worked for me: I could lose some weight just by adding exercise, but it was impossible to maintain.

More simplified math with lots of generalization:...
07-20-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By indyfabz

Once lost 90 in 9 months. Reducing your...

Once lost 90 in 9 months.

Reducing your calorie intake is the easiest way. That doesn’t necessarily mean eating less food.
07-20-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,895
Posted By ccrrar

From what I have read, a 3500 calorie reduction...

From what I have read, a 3500 calorie reduction in food intake, or in increased exercise equals approximately one pound per week of weight loss.
07-08-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,005
Posted By genejockey

As others have said, the '5 large bottles of...

As others have said, the '5 large bottles of plain water' was a big red flag for me. Any ride over 90 minutes, I'd have a sports drink in my bottles, either just electrolytes like Nuun, or with...
07-08-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,005
Posted By MoAlpha

Don't try this again without replacing sodium....

Don't try this again without replacing sodium. Seriously. You can't hold onto intravascular fluid volume without it and it could explain much of what you experienced. Drink enough water without Na+...
07-08-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,005
Posted By BobbyG

I don't know where you are, but here in the high,...

I don't know where you are, but here in the high, dry climes of Colorado wearing moisture-wicking activewear creates evaporative cooling while moving, or stationary with wind. It seems counter...
07-08-21, 07:34 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,005
Posted By Bald Paul

Water is good, but you have to replace the...

Water is good, but you have to replace the electrolytes you are losing through your sweat (that gritty salt thing.) I will usually bring some packets of Gatorade powder to add to my bottles at refill...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,174
Posted By Steve B.

On the 1030 at least, you can add battery life to...

On the 1030 at least, you can add battery life to a data field on a data page. Or just swipe down to the main settings menu, its shown there (in tiny, tiny font).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,174
Posted By mstateglfr

My BT ear buds stay connected to my phone at home...

My BT ear buds stay connected to my phone at home when my phone is in the basement and I am upstairs and 50' away.
But when my phone is in a pouch in my back rear pocket and the buds are 3' away,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,174
Posted By WhyFi

This kind of stuff is interesting to hear because...

This kind of stuff is interesting to hear because of how much it differs from my experience so far. I get the occasional "Radar disconnected," but that resolves itself in literally one or two...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,174
Posted By Koyote

That’s useful. Your spouse can immediately start...

That’s useful. Your spouse can immediately start building her new eHarmony profile when she gets that notification.
06-23-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,121
Posted By zandoval

When you get your Roubaix back add some weight to...

When you get your Roubaix back add some weight to it and see what happens. 135 Pounds v/s 135 Kilos on a down hill run, sure, we know who would win... Maybe?



Sell one bike to buy another one...
06-23-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,121
Posted By roadie77

I wouldn't sell the Specialized. Everyone needs a...

I wouldn't sell the Specialized. Everyone needs a backup bike when the primary goes into the shop. Maybe your PR is because you got into better shape. Try your PR route on the Specialized pushing as...
06-21-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,326
Posted By prj71

I have to wonder these days if people have...

I have to wonder these days if people have forgotten how to use google? :foo:

https://cyclingtips.com/2015/03/how-does-stem-length-affect-a-bikes-steering-and-handling/
...
06-15-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 17,957
Posted By Rolla

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06-15-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,290
Posted By Bamicus

True about Silca products. I have a pista track...

True about Silca products. I have a pista track pump that’s 36 years old! I’ve seen some of zero friction stuff, very interesting. You may also want to check out rolling resistance stuff that Josh...
06-14-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,495
Posted By caloso

I've never seen a mileage based fitness plan. ...

I've never seen a mileage based fitness plan. It's time and effort (however you measure that, could be power, HR, or RPE).
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