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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 483
Posted By Koyote

Okay, now I understand: you decide what is...

Okay, now I understand: you decide what is "normal," you decide what the "average cyclist" wants, and you are "projecting" your own desires onto others.

Ego, ego, ego...With a large side order of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 483
Posted By Koyote

​​​​​​For you, maybe you are correct -- assuming...

​​​​​​For you, maybe you are correct -- assuming that you've tried tubeless, or at least have honestly assessed it and decided that you won't benefit enough to justify the little bit of fuss.

Your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 320
Posted By Koyote

The post to which you were responding would be...

The post to which you were responding would be helpful -- if MikeDeason heeded it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 235
Posted By Koyote

Do you realize that the device you're using to...

Do you realize that the device you're using to post these threads can also be used for shopping?

For instance, a five-second Google search showed that your shop is overcharging you for the quoted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 235
Posted By Koyote

So the shop told you that the "best option" is a...

So the shop told you that the "best option" is a set of OEM wheels (with high markup) that they happen to sell. Shocking.



Yes, another bf tradition: the "please confirm that this thing I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 320
Posted By Koyote

I suggest that you take a break from starting...

I suggest that you take a break from starting threads here on bf and instead do some reading on the internet. From the above post, it seems like you have much to learn about tubeless, and the info is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 236
Posted By Koyote

So you are talking out of your ass. Got it. ...

So you are talking out of your ass. Got it.

It's apparent that you also don't know the slightest thing about materials strengths and resistance to deformation -- particularly polycarbonate vs,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 236
Posted By Koyote

I've had a Hypershot 350 for a few years, and...

I've had a Hypershot 350 for a few years, and have probably ridden with it for at least 7,000 miles and have had no problems with the mount.

Have either of you previously owned or used one, or are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,254
Posted By Koyote

Some people like to buy cheap stuff and try to...

Some people like to buy cheap stuff and try to convince themselves that it's "just as good" as the expensive name-brand stuff. The problems start when they come on the internet and try to convince...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 483
Posted By Koyote

Your only mistake is arguing with a person who...

Your only mistake is arguing with a person who regards his anti-tubeless zealotry with a religious fervor. I mean, look at his sig line; you can't expect a rational discussion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 483
Posted By Koyote

You're going to take advice on tubeless from...

You're going to take advice on tubeless from someone who's likely never tried it? Okay...

btw, I've been running tubeless for years and the sealant has never ruined any clothes or been difficult...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 265
Posted By Koyote

You're single. If my wife found me wearing...

You're single.

If my wife found me wearing clothing in the shower, she'd put me in a memory care facility.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 887
Posted By Koyote

Well, I’m sure that you know much more about this...

Well, I’m sure that you know much more about this sort of research and testing than all of those people with PhD degrees who do it professionally.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 887
Posted By Koyote

That is how methodology works: you don’t alter it...

That is how methodology works: you don’t alter it to accommodate different test subjects. You come up with the best test methodology, and then stick to it… And as you acknowledge, in the methodology,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 887
Posted By Koyote

You’ve demonstrated how bs works: suggest...

You’ve demonstrated how bs works: suggest something with no evidence and hope some gullible fools will believe it.

If you’re going to make an assertion, the onus is on you to demonstrate its...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 887
Posted By Koyote

You’ve offered an insinuation, but no evidence to...

You’ve offered an insinuation, but no evidence to suggest that the ratings are not valid. You haven’t even given a speculative suggestion of how Virginia Tech would profit from publishing invalid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,585
Posted By Koyote

Easily. If not following a gps route, mine will...

Easily. If not following a gps route, mine will get close to 45 hours.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,010
Posted By Koyote

This. A front fender that only extends...

This.

A front fender that only extends partway down the front wheel’s rear arc and lacks a mud flap (like chaadster ’s) is only slightly better than nothing. A mud flap that extends down to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,463
Posted By Koyote

I neither misquoted nor misrepresented you.

I neither misquoted nor misrepresented you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,463
Posted By Koyote

Good grief. They made a mistake and almost...

Good grief. They made a mistake and almost certainly will fix it. There’s no need to contact the CC bank before Lake is even given a chance. Sheesh.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,463
Posted By Koyote

You should probably give the company a chance to...

You should probably give the company a chance to make things right before slagging them in a public forum. Mistakes happen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,794
Posted By Koyote

Seems like the OP doesn’t know this, either.

Seems like the OP doesn’t know this, either.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,669
Posted By Koyote

…and maybe a little bit curious.

…and maybe a little bit curious.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,669
Posted By Koyote

It’s usually a bad idea to give unsolicited...

It’s usually a bad idea to give unsolicited advice to anyone—including a spouse.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 423
Posted By Koyote

I’ve been there. Highly recommended.

I’ve been there. Highly recommended.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,069
Posted By Koyote

Which is pretty much what I wrote in the first...

Which is pretty much what I wrote in the first place.

It seems like you dragged this off on a tangent in an attempt to impress us all with your vast knowledge; Next time you feel a need to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,069
Posted By Koyote

Answer: because more weight generally equals...

Answer: because more weight generally equals worse aerodynamics. 😉
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 931
Posted By Koyote

As far as whether wearing white is cooler,...

As far as whether wearing white is cooler, science actually dictates something rather different. You can Google it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,069
Posted By Koyote

Since you quoted my post, you will hopefully note...

Since you quoted my post, you will hopefully note that I was not discussing power, or power to surface ratio, or anything of the sort. You have simply introduced a whole bunch of additional variables...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 401
Posted By Koyote

Stop applying inaccurate and borderline...

Stop applying inaccurate and borderline pejorative language: OP doesn't seem stressed or obsessed, but rather was wondering whether he needs to change his settings or perhaps have his computer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 401
Posted By Koyote

His ride elevation was off by a factor of...

His ride elevation was off by a factor of >2.5x.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 136
Posted By Koyote

To get more useful responses, you might explain...

To get more useful responses, you might explain why you're asking the question -- because it seems like this is more than a mere hypothetical.

Flex in longer calipers will impact braking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3,494
Views: 81,693
Posted By Koyote

When I was in Westminster Cathedral, at one point...

When I was in Westminster Cathedral, at one point I looked downward and realized that I was standing on Charles Darwin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,081
Posted By Koyote

I'm wondering why you want to acquire so many old...

I'm wondering why you want to acquire so many old cheap bikes(?)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By Koyote

I'm glad that I lack the insight and intelligence...

I'm glad that I lack the insight and intelligence to just know what I'll dislike before I even try it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By Koyote

Have you ever tried riding in a group?

Have you ever tried riding in a group?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,599
Posted By Koyote

No, I don’t buy junk. Why would I?

No, I don’t buy junk. Why would I?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By Koyote

Since MikeDeason has been back to this thread...

Since MikeDeason has been back to this thread since I first asked this question, and has declined to answer it, I will state my rhetorical point more plainly: it's difficult to take you seriously...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By Koyote

Have you ever tried riding with a group?

Have you ever tried riding with a group?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By Koyote

gtfoh!

gtfoh!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,538
Posted By Koyote

Have you ever tried riding with a group?

Have you ever tried riding with a group?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By Koyote

We're "missing the point" because the point is...

We're "missing the point" because the point is invalid. Plenty of previous posters have discussed some of the other reasons (most of which have nothing to do with the bikes) why your speed and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By Koyote

It's sad that you must provide the...

It's sad that you must provide the disclaimer...But this is bf, after all.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,141
Posted By Koyote

Read post #24. Bottom line is that OP did a...

Read post #24.

Bottom line is that OP did a bike race and is complaining that some people were racing bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 967
Posted By Koyote

Hubs, spokes, and rims. Oh, yeah, nipples too. ...

Hubs, spokes, and rims. Oh, yeah, nipples too.

(Ask a very general question, get a very general answer.)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 752
Posted By Koyote

I presume he is referring to his local REI store.

I presume he is referring to his local REI store.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Koyote

And I'm trying to imagine why anyone would need...

And I'm trying to imagine why anyone would need rotors larger than 160mm on a gravel bike. If the brakes are set up properly, OP should not need larger rotors.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 752
Posted By Koyote

What he said. That is a smokin' deal, and REI is...

What he said. That is a smokin' deal, and REI is about the best retailer imaginable.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,141
Posted By Koyote

Races will often have different distances, and...

Races will often have different distances, and their routes intersect and/or overlap. Last weekend I rode a 100-mile gravel race...For about the last fifteen miles, we were passing riders who had...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,305
Posted By Koyote

You asked for my thoughts, and here they are: ...

You asked for my thoughts, and here they are:

They're not "giving themselves" anything; they've raised the price, and you can decide whether to pay it or find an alternative.

What has summer's...
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