Yes there is definitely a difference between frames when standing. The best cornering bike I ever had is the Tesch. It would turn without (seemingly) any input from me. The downside is it's the most brutal riding bike ever. Short wheelbase, steep head angle, and heavy, oversized steel tubes. A true crit bike.

I always used 42s. Then the R3 came with 38s because it was intended for a woman. I never noticed and now I love them, especially in the drops. I wish I had had them for crowded turns when I was racing. The breathing issue is nonsense.

No, I rode to work the long way.

Not if the family got a good shyster.

Often the "resolution" is to simply take the driver's insurance proceeds and call it a day since the driver likely doesn't have the resources to pay a judgment or larger settlement.

As for criminal liability, the prosecutor would have to show intent or some grossly negligent (drunk, for example) conduct in order to have a case. That can be hard to achieve.

Were you worn out. My wife still has a “drug out” feeling after shot on Monday. I feel fairly chipper.

I had a 2005 Spec Roubaix Pro that de-bonded at the BB as in the cup sleeve ripped out. This was in the Fall of 2010 and they sent a 2011 Roubaix Pro frame and payed for all shipping LBS labor. Total turn around time from dropping off it to getting back was 9-10 days. It was incredible, too. The improvements in frames from 2005 to 2011 were huge, IMHO.

Achy, feverish, and exhausted. Things peaked mid-day and I’m getting better, but I don’t think I’m going to cook dinner or get any work done.

Don't forget the traffic-stopping legs. :lol:

As long as they stop the right traffic. :thumb:

Yes. I haven't tried 38's, but I wouldn't be averse to them.

I felt like dirt after my first Pfizer. When I scheduled my second I told work I would probably be out the next day. It was the right call.

It's the yumbo guads, right?

I think the SUV hit him as they were both going the same direction and then the driver freaked and drove over the stop sign. Cody was with Pete's sister I think.

I'd like to think that's a component, but the sharp and stark contrast of the tan line was likely a big part of it. :o

This is something I understand. Between the bike, and many hours at a softball field in a t-shirt and shorts, my tan lines are on point. Unfortunately, it's been a lot more of the latter.

Probably the svelte calves as well. Right WhyFi?

I have very little substantive to add. One of my bikes has 38s and at least one has 44s. I like them both and switch between them without issue. One has indexed shifting and the rest are friction. Same.
The bike I was riding when the two spokes broke was the one with the tubular wheel set. I hate the thought of hunting down new spokes. I couldn't find any at the time I built these, at a reasonable price. Certainly it will be worse now. Of course I built these with used spokes and it came back and bit me. But I got to try out tubulars in the interim.
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Oh, stop fishing for leg pics, you scamp.

Speaking of yumbo...get a load of these tubes!

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Hey Velo Vol it’s not quite Band, but my daughter’s wind ensemble has a concert this weekend and the ensemble does have several trumpet players. Here is the program.


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Had an unplanned midday meal which jumbled my original list. I made a seamless adjustment, however.

I declared myself the winner of the inaugural East Coaster Tour de Brown Squirrel, by virtue of finishing the event less bloodied. bampilot06 finished second.

elaborate, I'm worried about you 2. A wreck or worse?

To summarize: A lot of hot air?

Kudos. I would attend if it was within a few miles.

Frankly, our band is in sorry shape right now. It has not recovered since the COVID shutdown. We had three flutes and four clarinets this week. Sad.