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Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,940
Views: 38,975
Posted By terrymorse

BIRD CONTENT!!! While heading back down Mt...

BIRD CONTENT!!!

While heading back down Mt Hamilton today with my retired ranger buddy, he pointed out to me the bald eagle nest in a eucalyptus tree.

No eagles so far this year, but last year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 231,448
Posted By dmarkun

Trip to Nantucket: ...

Trip to Nantucket:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20240501_193805458_d490e786a7a09470e4da9ac84d7c140d1af55fb9.jpg
Pashley in a clothing store window
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-01-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By scared_cyclist

Please send us some pictures of the bike my...

Please send us some pictures of the bike my friend :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21,769
Views: 3,103,167
Posted By Pantah

It was a couple of weeks ago at this point but we...

It was a couple of weeks ago at this point but we can pretend like it was today. Rode the Levi's Gran Fondo and it was certainly an interesting ride. Rain the day before and a very light and brief...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 87
Posted By Eric F

Also, aero wheels look hot.

Also, aero wheels look hot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21,769
Views: 3,103,167
Posted By Prowler

Oh, how boring as I rode the SRT again, but this...

Oh, how boring as I rode the SRT again, but this was the day I'd been waiting for since Thanksgiving. We've been greening up nicely here, grass growing, temps warming, rain getting back to normal but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,589
Posted By seedsbelize2

And, it screams minimalist.:thumb:

And, it screams minimalist.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21,769
Views: 3,103,167
Posted By cooperryder

I rode to downtown Dallas and back again today...

I rode to downtown Dallas and back again today totaling 40 miles on a partly cloudy but overall nice spring day.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,940
Views: 38,975
Posted By seedsbelize2

And it’s so damned hot out anyway, that the smart...

And it’s so damned hot out anyway, that the smart money is on the hammock.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21,769
Views: 3,103,167
Posted By zukahn1

After a couple of days of nice weather the roads...

After a couple of days of nice weather the roads and trails are finally clear of snow,ice and mud. Washed the Marin MTB and took a short ride to town big difference from just a few days ago when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,940
Views: 38,975
Posted By seedsbelize2

That little debacle on the mtb this morning has...

That little debacle on the mtb this morning has kept me in the hammock all day. I had things I wanted to do today, but I can barely walk. Who knew it was such a great workout, besides being so much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27,141
Views: 3,141,639
Posted By bharrisonb

May Day ride ... Wingaersheek Beach and Conomo...

May Day ride ... Wingaersheek Beach and Conomo Point from Good Harbor Beach ... a surprisingly chilly and windy 50 degF this afternoon.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By Koyote

The OP has likely never even thrown a leg over a...

The OP has likely never even thrown a leg over a $2k bike, much less a $10k bike...And yet he's got a pretty strong opinion that the $10k bike isn't 'worth it.'

It's like another semi-regular...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,589
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I just ordered the pink one for my gravel bike....

I just ordered the pink one for my gravel bike. At full price, it would have been a tossup between pink and BWR blue (even though I am too wimpy for that event). On closeout the pink is a no brainer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,777
Posted By Murray Missile

Another one donated for 8 gone with one "on deck"...

Another one donated for 8 gone with one "on deck" for the next trip to the LBS, that will be NO.9 so far. "Dave", the '67 Varsity, is on FB Marketplace and Big Bird will be listed soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By Eric F

A high-quality bike is going to be light,...

A high-quality bike is going to be light, efficient, and designed with the intent of being ridden hard and fast. It will inspire confidence, and perform reliably and predictably under high-demand...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By Koyote

Yes, another OP asserting that anyone who spends...

Yes, another OP asserting that anyone who spends more than he did on a bike (or jersey, or whatever) is foolish and wasteful.

As I've written before, it's a very childish sort of egocentrism -- to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 60,304
Posted By 6thElement

I don't recall my 11 speed Red Etap ever dropping...

I don't recall my 11 speed Red Etap ever dropping the chain to the inside for the 5 years I had that bike. My new build this year with 12 speed Red AXS kept dropping to the inside, so I tracked down...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Because OP is trying to flip a bike with super...

Because OP is trying to flip a bike with super deep wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By tomato coupe

Yep.

Yep.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By tomato coupe

Why does it matter?

Why does it matter?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 19,102
Posted By Clang

1995 Schwinn s[9five] .5 - $80 (Minneapolis, MN) ...

1995 Schwinn s[9five] .5 - $80 (Minneapolis, MN)
Facebook item: 331084672732094
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27,141
Views: 3,141,639
Posted By essiemyra

Another morning with an early start, I was on the...

Another morning with an early start, I was on the road by 8:30 am. I needed to get out to start the month of May with some miles. The weather was lousy, overcast and the temperature was 44f degrees...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 19,102
Posted By Clang

Schwinn Passage - $25 (Shakopee, MN) Facebook...

Schwinn Passage - $25 (Shakopee, MN)
Facebook item: 827535559393179
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By Eric F

Although I find this kind of analytical approach...

Although I find this kind of analytical approach to bikes almost depressing, the frequency of how often you get a new bike pretty much makes up for it.

Can I count my time on BF and other time I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 98
Posted By Barry2

Generally speaking an iPhone adaptor will not...

Generally speaking an iPhone adaptor will not charge your Di2. Many have fallen for this issue.

Shimano spec's a USB adaptor capable of more than 1 Amp (1A) and the iPhone adaptor is capable of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I think you’ve had a lot of good advice here. We...

I think you’ve had a lot of good advice here. We have certain things in common. I’m 69 and ride a Roubaix for most of my rides. But I have been riding a long time and also ski mountaineer in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,488
Posted By JoeBass

If this winds up becoming an annual event, you'll...

If this winds up becoming an annual event, you'll have to get a contingent together from southern Cal to drive up for the next installment, Manny. :)
Forum: Southern California
05-01-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2,901
Views: 370,275
Posted By jsigone

oh yah the Palomar Fondo is coming up next month....

oh yah the Palomar Fondo is coming up next month. I have 5 weeks to whip myself into shape for this event. We did it last yr but added some extra credit to the Observatory so our stats said 10k ft...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 87
Posted By RChung

Ironically, the improvement in speed from tires...

Ironically, the improvement in speed from tires works like climbing a hill: a reduction in Crr (the coefficient of rolling resistance) of .004 (=0.4%) has an effect on speed exactly like reducing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By PeteHski

That’s a really odd way of asking what your bike...

That’s a really odd way of asking what your bike budget is 😂

For me it’s around £5k for a new bike. That seems to be about the sweet spot for a desirable build without going nuts on marginal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5,356
Views: 852,272
Posted By Biker395

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/view_704cf9ba5a28d1d95dfc68052275dca8504ef70e.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I allocate 4% of my time cycling and thus prepare...

I allocate 4% of my time cycling and thus prepare to dedicate an equivalent percentage of income. Typically, I replace my bikes every four years, but since I buy quality and sell the old ones after...
Forum: Southern California
05-01-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2,901
Views: 370,275
Posted By jsigone

Nate harrison dirt road to top of Palomar has...

Nate harrison dirt road to top of Palomar has your name on it. something like this route or slighly shorter version
https://www.strava.com/routes/3018053765076608218
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,101
Posted By Eric F

I do, too. Under my bike clothes, I'm totally...

I do, too. Under my bike clothes, I'm totally naked.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By Eric F

Here we go again. This discussion has spun around...

Here we go again. This discussion has spun around the drain more times that I can count, and I've only been on BF for a few years. I saw this coming from the first post. :twitchy:

The cost of one...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 181
Posted By pambam

This is really going to sound very newbie/novice...

This is really going to sound very newbie/novice considering all the cycling I've done in my life, but we are fairly new in Germany and I inherited what is called a 'city bike'. Not great for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 87
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, quality fast rolling tires will save you...

Yes, quality fast rolling tires will save you power compared to your current tires and that should result in faster speed.
Yes, lighter wheels that are also aero will save you weight and reduce drag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,545
Posted By merziac

So....... I found I need somewhat stout shoes...

So....... I found I need somewhat stout shoes that match the fit of the clips.

Ideally the ball of your foot is to be over the pedal axle and stay there for the most part.

I use oldschool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 710
Posted By FBinNY

This is one of those apples and oranges issues. ...

This is one of those apples and oranges issues. FWIW the DIN mandate for rim wear indicators came after the advent of mountain biking, and mist likely because of it. Prior to mountain biking rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1,940
Views: 38,975
Posted By LAJ

He's part owner of a NASCAR Cup team, so it may...

He's part owner of a NASCAR Cup team, so it may be rubbing off. His team won whilst he was attending and being in Victory Lane likely helped, as well.

The name of his team is 23XI and the car...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17,823
Views: 1,486,903
Posted By Hermes

Received a message that the TTT was rescheduled....

Received a message that the TTT was rescheduled. I think the date is now 5/25.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 507
Posted By Robvolz

Materials added up to $180-200 many hours...

Materials added up to $180-200

many hours sanding.

I now think $800 is fair to pay for a frame/fork/pump paint job
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,119
Posted By Tomm Willians

In addition to stems there are gull wing style...

In addition to stems there are gull wing style riser handlebars that achieve the same thing. A bit more expensive proposition but they offer a comfortable flat section that is nice on long rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By 2muchroad

Wait, is that one of those Vintage Italian bikes...

Wait, is that one of those Vintage Italian bikes that sell for crazy amounts of money now? I've seen a bunch of Classic Italian ads on my sales platform lately and they always sell extremely well....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,938
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like what I need to do. I have been...

That sounds like what I need to do. I have been trying to go fast.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 144
Posted By tds101

Are they going to deny it even happened, and lock...

Are they going to deny it even happened, and lock down the forums and blame owners of "improper usage" ? THEN the cycle would be complete, like what Tern did. If not, there's no "cycle" to be talking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 586
Posted By tomato coupe

How much did you pay for your road bike? ...

How much did you pay for your road bike?

More than what person A thinks is reasonable, but less than what person B thinks is reasonable. And yet, they're both sure that they're right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 710
Posted By grumpus

Whether or not you were aware of rim wear...

Whether or not you were aware of rim wear happening or not in places that you worked, it definitely does happen to the extent that rims require replacement on a regular basis for some higher mileage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 507
Posted By Robvolz

I used glue stick on the 3 Rensho. T’was a joke. ...

I used glue stick on the 3 Rensho. T’was a joke.

My hands got some of the color on them. I stopped by Trader Joe’s and the clerk (who I know) asked…

”did you just rob a bank or something?”
...
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