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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 368
Posted By Eric F

I'm not sure what the cheapest compatible head...

I'm not sure what the cheapest compatible head unit is, but yes, the Varia radar is not a stand-alone device.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 368
Posted By Eric F

I always verify with my own eyes before moving,...

I always verify with my own eyes before moving, but if the display is showing a stream of cars, I know that I have to wait. I've had it show me things that weren't cars, but it's never not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 316
Posted By Eric F

I never said there was anything wrong with it. I...

I never said there was anything wrong with it. I admire that guy's choice for making a big challenge even bigger. Based on my own experiences with riding a SS MTB, his choice is just not something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 206
Posted By Eric F

Post mount is correct.

Post mount is correct.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 206
Posted By Eric F

You're welcome. Once more thing...Disc brake...

You're welcome. Once more thing...Disc brake calipers come in 2 formats - post mount and flat mount. For a MTB, they're typically post mount. Lots of info on the intarwebz for you to learn how to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 206
Posted By Eric F

A quick Google search for Radius Hydraulic Disc...

A quick Google search for Radius Hydraulic Disc Brakes lead me to a R e d d i t discussion between Trek shop mechanics commenting on how poorly made and frustrating to work on they are. Your leak...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 206
Posted By Eric F

To make the switch from hydraulic to mechanical,...

To make the switch from hydraulic to mechanical, you would need to change the levers and calipers. Your existing rotors should be okay, but changing them at the same time isn't a terrible idea.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 368
Posted By Eric F

I find my Varia radar valuable. There are times...

I find my Varia radar valuable. There are times when I turn off the audible alert, but the graphic on my Wahoo still displays, and is helpful for seeing what's coming if I need to cross traffic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 316
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, every event has a handful. At...

In my experience, every event has a handful. At BWR Calif. this year, I rode next to a guy a few times who was on a fixie. It had two brakes, as required by the rules, but it was a fixed-gear,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,098
Posted By Eric F

I insist that my pedals are a matched set. I'm...

I insist that my pedals are a matched set. I'm weird like that.

I have Specialized saddles on my Trek MTBs :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4,050
Views: 96,862
Posted By Eric F

I have yet to meet a normal person. Everyone is...

I have yet to meet a normal person. Everyone is a weirdo in their own way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,247
Posted By Eric F

Valid.

Valid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,247
Posted By Eric F

Yes. I was talking about small adjustments. If...

Yes. I was talking about small adjustments. If the change in rotation makes things worse, or makes it difficult to use the levers anywhere on the bar, then the fit adjustment should be made...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,247
Posted By Eric F

No. The fore-aft position is about making the...

No. The fore-aft position is about making the bike fit you properly. Having the saddle centered over the seat post or not is irrelevant.

This is the bike of one of the best racers in the world....
Forum: Southern California
06-04-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2,951
Views: 388,498
Posted By Eric F

Your gearing will be fine. My low is 38x42. My...

Your gearing will be fine. My low is 38x42. My friend's low is 34x36 (he's pretty strong). The steepest part of the climb is in the first few miles, but it's paved. After that, it's not a battle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,689
Posted By Eric F

In my area they do. Not all the time, and not...

In my area they do. Not all the time, and not for fast group rides, but in my area, some of the bike paths are excellent for getting long miles uninterrupted with traffic lights or stop signs.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 303
Posted By Eric F

Another...

Another possibility?...https://whiskyparts.co/forks#/
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4,050
Views: 96,862
Posted By Eric F

It got ketchup and mustard. My riding buddies...

It got ketchup and mustard. My riding buddies went all in with chili and cheese on theirs. I'm not sure about the apple pie.

When we ride to Mt. Wilson via ACH, we call it the "Hotdog Ride". ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 369,190
Posted By Eric F

If it excites you, awesome. That's what actually...

If it excites you, awesome. That's what actually matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4,050
Views: 96,862
Posted By Eric F

Got high yesterday. While it was cool and grey...

Got high yesterday. While it was cool and grey all morning at home, my friends and I rode up a hill. Above 3500' it was blue skies, sunshine, and hot dogs.

On the Mt. Lowe Rd, on the way to Mt....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 369,190
Posted By Eric F

That is a well-built, high-quality,...

That is a well-built, high-quality, high-performance road machine, with all its parts in the right places. I understand why people think it's hot. Unfortunately, I find it kind of dull and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,247
Posted By Eric F

Rotating the handlebar up brings the hoods both...

Rotating the handlebar up brings the hoods both up and back (center of rotation is the handlebar clamp), this results in requiring less bend at the waist to reach the hoods. The net effect is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,247
Posted By Eric F

If you have an issue with the shape of the bar,...

If you have an issue with the shape of the bar, that's an understandable reason to look for a new bar. If it's just about reach, a stem is a much more economical way to make a change.

Despite the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 303
Posted By Eric F

My first thought is an Enve fork.

My first thought is an Enve fork.
Forum: Southern California
06-03-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,951
Views: 388,498
Posted By Eric F

Sunday...Mt. Lowe - Wilson - Toll Road loop on...

Sunday...Mt. Lowe - Wilson - Toll Road loop on the gravel bike (25mi, 4800'). I've been wanting to do this ride for a long time, but have been trying to find a time that is not too hot or too cold....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 807
Posted By Eric F

"Ride it like you stole it."

"Ride it like you stole it."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 795
Posted By Eric F

I have a set of Shimano Ultegra C50s that are...

I have a set of Shimano Ultegra C50s that are among the quietest wheels I own. They aren't silent, but definitely not very loud.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 767
Posted By Eric F

I had one instance on my road bike where a...

I had one instance on my road bike where a slashed sidewall lead me to calling for a ride, but that was really a fluke issue that was my own fault (stuck stem nut), not a problem with the system...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 767
Posted By Eric F

Most often, it's clothing that I am wearing at...

Most often, it's clothing that I am wearing at the start, but shed as the day warms up. I used to use my right pocket for snacks, but found that using a top tube bag works better for me during long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 767
Posted By Eric F

I have separate kits for road, gravel, and MTB. ...

I have separate kits for road, gravel, and MTB. I just grab whichever one goes with the bike I'm riding, and stuff it in my jersey pocket as I head out for my ride. It's pretty much the same as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 767
Posted By Eric F

CO2 is faster, and I want to get back to riding...

CO2 is faster, and I want to get back to riding ASAP. I had the same attitude when I was on tubed tires. The only time I carry a manual pump is for gravel races (mini pump at the bottom of my hydro...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 312
Posted By Eric F

Aluminum frames are not generally repairable.

Aluminum frames are not generally repairable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 767
Posted By Eric F

Depending on which bike I'm riding, my tool kit...

Depending on which bike I'm riding, my tool kit either goes in my center jersey pocket or under my saddle.

Here's my road kit. I have recently added a Dynaplug.
https://i.imgur.com/bigMHIk.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,689
Posted By Eric F

An option for your second wheelset is to have a...

An option for your second wheelset is to have a couple of different tires available, and swap them out depending on your season - studded for winter, fast road for summer. Changing tires every ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,890
Posted By Eric F

Looking through pics of Stage 15, Pog had no...

Looking through pics of Stage 15, Pog had no gloves at the finish, but was wearing gloves in an earlier pic. He ditched them at some point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,689
Posted By Eric F

That was my thinking (mostly), until I got a...

That was my thinking (mostly), until I got a gravel bike. The versatility of the format over a wide variety of uses inspired me to set up multiple wheelsets for it. My race/everyday set is 40mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,689
Posted By Eric F

Wider tires have more areo drag. This has been...

Wider tires have more areo drag. This has been wind-tunnel tested and proven multiple times (including in the video posted below).



There absolutely is a tipping point where the benefits no...
Forum: Triathlon
05-30-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

Mount some fast-rolling 28-30mm tires, and have...

Mount some fast-rolling 28-30mm tires, and have at it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 866
Posted By Eric F

Particularly for a high-performance road bike,...

Particularly for a high-performance road bike, I've never been disappointed in picking the smaller size frame when having 2 options. I have the same preference for a longer stem and more seatpost...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 866
Posted By Eric F

That seems like a pretty obvious conclusion.

That seems like a pretty obvious conclusion.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 866
Posted By Eric F

Instead of searching for "Colnago V3 reviews",...

Instead of searching for "Colnago V3 reviews", try "Colnago V3 discussion". This tends to get results of actual users talking about their experiences on forums sites such as BF, R e d d i t, etc.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 672
Posted By Eric F

I've only ordered from BikeInn once. It took...

I've only ordered from BikeInn once. It took almost a month for my order to be delivered. Maybe others have had better results.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 672
Posted By Eric F

When they have what I'm looking for, I've had...

When they have what I'm looking for, I've had very good results from www.lordgun.com. They are in Italy, but I usually get packages in less than a week.

They have the Strada Bianca 40 in stock......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,011
Posted By Eric F

I tend to call lycra-wearing, road-bike-riding...

I tend to call lycra-wearing, road-bike-riding folks "roadies". It also doesn't bother me when others refer to me by that term.

If someone insists on calling me a "wannabe" anything, at least be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 521
Posted By Eric F

The letter "R" is very expensive.

The letter "R" is very expensive.
Forum: Southern California
05-29-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,951
Views: 388,498
Posted By Eric F

Tuesday Happy Hour - 9mi MTB ride to Brown...

Tuesday Happy Hour - 9mi MTB ride to Brown Saddle. I had intended to do the climb at a very moderate effort, but found myself keeping pace with, and catching, a guy on an e-bike, which had me...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,011
Posted By Eric F

I certainly agree that peds do not hold the...

I certainly agree that peds do not hold the exclusive rights to stupidity. That said, there are many of them that isolate themselves from the sounds of their environment with headphones, which makes...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,011
Posted By Eric F

What does a "lance wannabe" look like?

What does a "lance wannabe" look like?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,011
Posted By Eric F

One of my best friends is not a lawyer, but is...

One of my best friends is not a lawyer, but is the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to the California Vehicle Code, and how it applies to bicycles. It is certainly possible for people...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By Eric F

My wife’s Mercedes came with different-size front...

My wife’s Mercedes came with different-size front and rear tires.

On both my MTB and gravel bike, I run a tire with a deeper tread on the front for improved grip in loose conditions. It has made...
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