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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 571,869
Posted By rsbob

Jay, you speak the truth. This is the first...

Jay, you speak the truth. This is the first rather sudden death. With all the others we saw their gradual decline and were able to come to terms with a bit of relief.

She was dumped 4 years ago...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,357
Posted By Steve B.

Handlebar and everything attached. Not the seat...

Handlebar and everything attached. Not the seat or post, or crank or pedals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,357
Posted By Chuck M

No truer words... But I consider it more or...

No truer words...

But I consider it more or less the handlebars and anything attached to them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,567
Posted By keylin1994

I have a Winspace SLC with the Hyper 50 wheels....

I have a Winspace SLC with the Hyper 50 wheels. Couldn't be happier with the whole setup. Delivers exactly as promised and it performs great. Stiff and light in all the right ways.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,562
Posted By CliffordK

Probably not, but it is in the house where people...

Probably not, but it is in the house where people will see it. And, it is still impacted by sweat.

I'm not seeing details of how bad the problem is. Here is one customer.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,895
Posted By chaadster

Why I hate rim brakes…

…and look forward to the day when I can replace them with discs on all of my all-weather bikes.

In the dry weather, I’ve no problem with rim brakes for my rolling terrain, but man, when it’s wet...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,155
Posted By JRonaTrek

Back on a Madone

Three years ago i was on an Emonda and a Madone (not at the same time) both were rim brakes bikes.

Present day, Im back on an Emonda and a Madone (still not at the same time) and now Disc Brakes....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 883
Posted By Iride01

If you get any of the commonly recognized brands...

If you get any of the commonly recognized brands of tires then you'll probably get a decent tire. So if you know you want a 23mm tire, then get one.

Just do Eeny, meeny, miny, moe and go with it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By javier87gav

Garmin Edge App - Ultimate Pro Cycling Data Field

Hey guys!

I've created an app for the Garmin Edge devices and just wanted to share it with you all. It's a full screen data field in which you can find, in my opinion, everything you need to train...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By tomato coupe

My parents used to live just north of Bentonville...

My parents used to live just north of Bentonville in Bella Vista. The roads are beautiful, but there's no way I would ride on them -- too many elderly people driving big cars. It's the kind of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By Litespud

yes - I did some road riding in the adjacent...

yes - I did some road riding in the adjacent Fayetteville area years ago - hilly but good. Lightly trafficked. The only downside with AR is the dogs - numerous and seldom contained - be ready to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,681
Posted By Koyote

I know what I've spent on each of my bikes, and...

I know what I've spent on each of my bikes, and my only regrets have been that I didn't spend more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,681
Posted By javier87gav

I'm pretty sure that more than 90% of people in...

I'm pretty sure that more than 90% of people in this forum is using wheels more expensive than 300$ :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,195
Posted By Rdmonster69

Cue the "Steel is Real" folks ; )

Cue the "Steel is Real" folks ; )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,465
Posted By ctak

To follow up on this... after no email reply from...

To follow up on this... after no email reply from Wheels Manufacturing I ended up calling them directly and was - to my pleasant surprise - quickly routed to a knowledgeable tech there. He said...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,149
Posted By msu2001la

"Across a test period, CW has seen the price of...

"Across a test period, CW has seen the price of the Specialized Aethos Comp increase from £4,500 to £5,000. With the cost efficiency of selling bikes direct, it'll be interesting to see what the next...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,155
Posted By malcala622

2003 Lemond Tete de Course ...

2003 Lemond Tete de Course

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x943/20210826_172827_capture_f0be9641e8434d7c12009d7e942b284de22da826.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,834
Posted By TerryDi2C

This doesn't really matter here, but just in case...

This doesn't really matter here, but just in case some future user reads this thread.. 12-speed Shimano road cassettes do use different spacers. They're not all the same thickness. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,155
Posted By Eric F

This one... https://i.imgur.com/hruTmne.jpg ...

This one...
https://i.imgur.com/hruTmne.jpg

That one...
https://i.imgur.com/vh7TxLR.jpg

The other other one (currently on trainer duty)...
https://i.imgur.com/veBPy8E.jpg

The old one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-21, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,465
Posted By ctak

Post install pic ...

Post install pic

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-21, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,465
Posted By ctak

Wheels Manufacturing BB torque for carbon press fit frames

Recently I picked up a Wheels Manufacturing (WM) outboard bottom bracket from my local shop for my 2015 Specialized S-Works. WM specifies a torque range of 35-50nm for these outboard screw-together...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-21, 06:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,041
Posted By dedhed

Realistically? No.

Realistically? No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 19,599
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:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 19,599
Posted By jpescatore

First, the disclaimer: Everyone's Mileage Varies ...

First, the disclaimer: Everyone's Mileage Varies

Here's a rule of thumb I've found works for me - I used it when I lost 50 lbs to get down to my current rate of 220 lbs - at 15 mph I believe I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,513
Posted By Erzulis Boat

You have one post. The only reason you joined was...

You have one post. The only reason you joined was to bash a company. You have zero credibility.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By chaadster

As a concept, I’m not feelin’ the matching of bar...

As a concept, I’m not feelin’ the matching of bar tape to sidewalls; the basis for the practice is so fleetingly temporal it seems silly. Sure, have a stylistic theme, but basing it on the most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By Rolla

I think the whole bike should be murdered out:...

I think the whole bike should be murdered out: black seat, black tape, black tires, black rims, black hardware. Make the Ridley decal pop, instead of compete.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By seypat

A tan colored tape to match the tires will turn...

A tan colored tape to match the tires will turn the bike from ugly to fugly. If you fell the need for light tape, white will at least look pro. As much as I like tan/gumwalls, not on that bike. Not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By tempocyclist

Agree, although I don't think the tape OR tanned...

Agree, although I don't think the tape OR tanned sidewalls work on that bike. Each to their own though I guess.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By skidder

Red/Black 'splash' tape. Really good match with...

Red/Black 'splash' tape. Really good match with the bike and Ridley logo colors, might also go good with the beige sidewalls on the tires (although all-black would look even better). :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By PeteHski

I would go black tape and black sidewalls on that...

I would go black tape and black sidewalls on that bike and peel off those hideous HED wheel stickers. Or possibly go with red tape to match the Ridley logo.
I think matching tyre sidewall to bar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,699
Posted By Rolla

I don't think that tape works, regardless of...

I don't think that tape works, regardless of sidewall.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-21, 03:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,730
Posted By PeteHski

A Garmin Varia is the answer to this. Easily my...

A Garmin Varia is the answer to this. Easily my best safety gadget on the bike. I wouldn’t ride on the roads without one anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By dsaul

A properly set up drivetrain should be able to...

A properly set up drivetrain should be able to use the big/big combo without causing damage to the derailleur. I have used that combo many times on my SRAM equipped bikes with no problem. If the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,471
Posted By Rolla

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/480x360/hqdefault_ecce3bfe858bc28e5198ad9340b7833ac3f71d8d.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By The Chemist

Planning on my first metric century of the year...

Planning on my first metric century of the year on Saturday! 😊
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By The Chemist

Happy 10th Birthday to the best bike I've ever owned!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1893x674/10_years__8d9250c899ab0be93df5996bf493438fd422dd2d.jpg
'Big Red', my 2011 Giant FCR3500, just turned 10! It has been my trusty steed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By bruce19

On motorcycle trips cross country with friends we...

On motorcycle trips cross country with friends we just took turns paying and saved all receipts. At the end of the trip we totaled the entire thing. Then we each added up what we had paid. If your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-21, 09:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By Doc_Wui

We poke along at 12-14 mph, but the bike computer...

We poke along at 12-14 mph, but the bike computer always says 11.7 mph,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By Mark Dominck

I got after it the other day just to see and I...

I got after it the other day just to see and I did my 1 hr ride and averaged 13.8 mph I might be able to improve on that if I get serious but not by much, A few yrs ago I reached 15mph on that same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By genejockey

The thing about riding here in the SF Bay Area is...

The thing about riding here in the SF Bay Area is that there are SO MANY CYCLISTS of all varieties that on any given ride, you can always find someone older than you, or younger; fatter than you, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By MRT2

It is fine. If that is your natural speed, that...

It is fine. If that is your natural speed, that is what it is. My wife and I go through this every so often, but usually by the middle of the riding season, we settle into about the same. 12 mph...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By trailangel

I just did. If you don't want to answer... then...

I just did. If you don't want to answer... then don't.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By trailangel

Nobody wants to answer, because we might be slow....

Nobody wants to answer, because we might be slow. When I was 20 my neighbor and I would do a 40 miler 3 times a week, in 2 hours. Now..... with all this technology...even though my top speed is over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,181
Posted By Mark Dominck

What's a good one hour average speed?

I try to ride for about one hour each day and my average speed is usually 12 to 14 mph I'm not racing just out for a ride and some exercise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,956
Posted By asgelle

Whoever said this about stress relieving has no...

Whoever said this about stress relieving has no idea what he's talking about. Stress relieving removes high stress points in spokes to avoid premature spoke failure. It has no effect at all on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,777
Posted By burnthesheep

Yes. This here is faster but heavier ...

Yes.

This here is faster but heavier
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51031747023_1a8994831e_k.jpg

than this........
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49394146158_3a70e0f562_z.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,956
Posted By piete

He checked spoke tension and that did not seem to...

He checked spoke tension and that did not seem to be the problem but then he started pushing around the wheel with his hands and it just started creaking he asked if he could push any harder i said...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,284
Posted By Russ Roth

Usually just call it by the make, the raleigh,...

Usually just call it by the make, the raleigh, the cannondale, etc.
The kids like to name the cars so they have official names; Charlie is my Mazda5 stick shift minivan, Jessie was the wife's Mazda...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,389
Posted By Sharkasaurus

Are we going to run out of tubes?

Just checking in. I was buying some tubes at the local MEC (big bike place where I live) and the staff told me they were running out... and might actually run out during the summer.

I live in...
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