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Velo Vol 10-10-21 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 22265261)
E-bikes on a MUP. Seriously.

That's the complete opposite of serious.

DougRNS 10-10-21 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22265282)
As if.

You'll see and you'll rue.

rjones28 10-10-21 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22265283)
That's the complete opposite of serious.

What's the problem?

LesterOfPuppets 10-10-21 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 22265309)
What's the problem?

Why so serious?


Velo Vol 10-10-21 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 22265309)
What's the problem?

As the Pope said.

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 11919832)
If you're having fun you're doing it wrong. There's no fun in cycling.


LesterOfPuppets 10-10-21 09:25 PM

Oh dear. I've just learned of this Altoona abomination.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsbu...mpression=true

rjones28 10-10-21 09:36 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22265316)
As the Pope said.


The Pope also said:


Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 21112074)
Willier Cento1Hybrid bicycle joins the mighty Pcad Peloton Fleet. About 27 lbs., so it's heavy for a modern road bicycle, but it's the lightest e-bike currently made. 250w of assistance (there are three levels controlled by a button on the top tube). It flattens the hills big time (motor is in the rear hub, it only provides assistance when you are pedaling). Rides more or less like a real road bike, but you do feel the extra 10lbs. No worries, 250w is enough to offset 50+ extra pounds let alone 10.

It doesn't look like an e-bike at all. I've never had disc brakes on a road bicycle, they're great. I'm sure they will be MUCH better in the wet. You can ride this e-bike in the rain, the owner's manual says that, but you wouldn't want to immerse it in water. I would take this out on a some wet days, but not if it's really hammering rain.

I only use the assistance on upgrades. The manufacturer claims that the assistance only works up to 16mph, but on the first ride it was consistently providing juice @ speeds of up to 19-22 mph which was a very pleasant surprise. BIG fun to ride - you may burn slightly fewer calories per mile, but it makes you want to go farther and harder, so I felt I got a a workout similar to my regular bicycles. Maybe better just because it's such a blast.

Pretty nice spec, the newest Ultegra (this bike has mechanical, not electronic shifting) is very slick stuff. The only disappointment is aluminum rims. I would have rather paid $200 more and gotten carbon rims, but I'm sure the high end bicycle mail order boys @ Competitive Cyclist were trying to keep the retail price under $6K and so they did. The price on these will drop and the selection will broaden, EVERYBODY is going to have to make these bikes, many are coming out, some are way pricier. They'll come down within a year or two.

A very impressive and slick for an early offering in this space, these are going to be the hot velo retail trend in the next few years. When some local fatso drops you on that hill, they may be engaged in mechanical doping like your Uncle Pcad.

Bike weenie heaven, at least for a while.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d77e828912.png


Velo Vol 10-10-21 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 22265328)
The Pope also said:

Heretic.

rjones28 10-10-21 09:43 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22265321)
Oh dear. I've just learned of this Altoona abomination.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsbu...mpression=true

Do not want.

LesterOfPuppets 10-10-21 10:29 PM

RIP KC.



I put this down here so that up there would remain in CAPS.

ls01 10-11-21 04:34 AM


Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22262765)
So, as I’ve mentioned, I have a loud click that goes away when I take the crank out, pull the threaded BB apart and put it back together. It is now coming back sooner. Would you just take a flyer and replace the BB?

couldn't hurt

ls01 10-11-21 05:01 AM


Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22262965)
I’ve had a rail clamp creak too. Took months to figure out.

When I get a noise, that I suspect is the bb. I service that first. If it doesn't go away, I will do seatpost and seat, bars and stem with headset, then swap in different wheels. Leave no stone unturned.
on my '16 Tarmac I'm down to lubricating spoke crossings. Still can't figure out where the noise is coming from.
Tick.....tick.......tick,tick,tick.............tick.......

seedsbelize2 10-11-21 05:09 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22265283)
That's the complete opposite of serious.

People who ride e-bikes are likely ascared to ride on the open road. And for good reason. The open road has changed a bit since they were last on a bike.

seedsbelize2 10-11-21 05:18 AM

I got home from the airport, fed the dogs, and received a text. The wife took her glasses off in the bathroom, to add a second mask. Left the glasses behind, and no time to return. I will be making a second trip at some point.
In other news, I hope I can get back to sleep. 4.5 hours isn't going to cut the mustard (and pickles on an English muffin)

indyfabz 10-11-21 05:29 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22265321)
Oh dear. I've just learned of this Altoona abomination.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsbu...mpression=true

Another reason to avoid Altoona, the Horseshoe Curve being one exception. I went there in ‘98 during a supported ride across the state.

MoAlpha 10-11-21 05:43 AM


Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22265451)
couldn't hurt


Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22265462)
When I get a noise, that I suspect is the bb. I service that first. If it doesn't go away, I will do seatpost and seat, bars and stem with headset, then swap in different wheels. Leave no stone unturned.
on my '16 Tarmac I'm down to lubricating spoke crossings. Still can't figure out where the noise is coming from.
Tick.....tick.......tick,tick,tick.............tick.......

Got a better tool and tightened the cups some more. We shall see…

seedsbelize2 10-11-21 05:48 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22265475)
Another reason to avoid Altoona, the Horseshoe Curve being one exception. I went there in ‘98 during a supported ride across the state.

I rode the train across it, twice, in 1956.

ls01 10-11-21 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by big john (Post 22264028)
I liked Dwight Yoakam in "Slingblade" when Billy Bob clocked him with a lawnmower blade.

uhmm hmm, I rekkn so!

ls01 10-11-21 05:56 AM


Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22264226)
Although, really, he says, "Ah lahk 'em french frahed taters, mmm."

wit musterd.

datlas 10-11-21 05:56 AM

I am waiting to find out which coast gets the winning trophy and which gets the participation trophy.

Bueller??

ls01 10-11-21 06:00 AM


Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22264676)

Quality

ls01 10-11-21 06:18 AM

Did the radio tower climb twice this weekend. That's a ball buster of a climb.

BillyD 10-11-21 06:31 AM


Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22265201)
On this we agree! That rule needs modified. You've made sense 2 days in a row...I'm scared.

They’ve got to treat that as a ground rule double. It can’t be a homer because it didn’t clear the wall on a fly, and it can’t be a live ball because it bounced out of play. They just have to make sure it wasn’t nudged out of play intentionally.

BillyD 10-11-21 06:37 AM


Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22265236)
once I'm healed up, come on down for a ride and experience the joy of unencumbered freedom. I'll even buy you a vegan friendly meal.

You know that stIck-in-the-mud ain’t going nowhere. But good luck trying.

bampilot06 10-11-21 06:46 AM

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b9fc223b7.jpeg



for LAJ viewing pleasure.


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