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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 687
Posted By Eric F

This ^^^ would be my choice... ...but the...

This ^^^ would be my choice...

...but the Factor Ostro VAM is a pretty cool bike. That said, the warning "do not sit on top tube" might be a deal-breaker for me. I rest my butt on the top tube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 328
Posted By Eric F

For the events that I'm currently doing (gravel...

For the events that I'm currently doing (gravel races) the entry fee is just part of the equation. It's pretty likely that I will also have 1-2 nights in a hotel or Airbnb near the venue, which makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 388
Posted By Eric F

This is part of the game of bicycles -...

This is part of the game of bicycles - understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and using them to your advantage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 602
Posted By Eric F

It's not. It's just learning about the proper...

It's not. It's just learning about the proper way to assemble materials that you don't have experience with yet. It's really not a big deal. Doing things correctly now minimizes the chances of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 602
Posted By Eric F

[/h1] I got one similar to this, recently. ...

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I got one similar to this, recently. It's great. Really handy little tool.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 388
Posted By Eric F

Although I don't do road/crit races any more, I...

Although I don't do road/crit races any more, I still enjoy doing group road rides that are high-paced and "racy", even if it's just for a portion of the ride. For example, the Sunday ride I often...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 136
Posted By Eric F

Going with a wider tire, you're likely increasing...

Going with a wider tire, you're likely increasing 3 things - rolling resistance, wind resistance, and weight. Each one, on their own, probably isn't a difference of more than a watt or two, but all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 602
Posted By Eric F

Don't forget that bike bolt torque is...

Don't forget that bike bolt torque is Newton-meters. You may have to do some math to find the equivalent ft-lbs, if that's how your wrenches are scaled.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,578
Posted By Eric F

If I was riding a bike purely as short-distance...

If I was riding a bike purely as short-distance transportation, to get me somewhere that I was doing something else, I might wear something more appropriate for that other activity at the expense of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

They were not charged with lewd behavior. The...

They were not charged with lewd behavior. The charge was "Outraging Public Decency". As noted previously...



EDIT: While this could have possibly been handled with a warning, it seems like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

Hot chicks in spandex are pretty high value, in...

Hot chicks in spandex are pretty high value, in my estimation. I recently celebrated a 21st wedding anniversary with one. That said, it's been a bit since she's worn spandex.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By Eric F

https://www.amazon.com/Saipe-Clasps-Bicycle-Rotata...

https://www.amazon.com/Saipe-Clasps-Bicycle-Rotatable-S-Hook/dp/B08DNFZWZ9
Forum: Southern California
06-10-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,960
Views: 393,072
Posted By Eric F

Saturday - 35mi solo road ride on LART and...

Saturday - 35mi solo road ride on LART and Arroyo, in the opposite direction I usually go. 80+deg temps also bumped up my HR, and things were running about 10bpm over normal while riding at a tempo...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,111
Posted By Eric F

1078g for gravel wheels?? Wow. 😮

1078g for gravel wheels?? Wow. 😮
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 634
Posted By Eric F

Ben Delaney did not get the same results with a...

Ben Delaney did not get the same results with a same hydro pack Dylan used.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 634
Posted By Eric F

I like Pactimo stuff, and have quite a bit, but...

I like Pactimo stuff, and have quite a bit, but this claim seems like really creative math by the marketing department.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

Whatever. The point was about attitudes often...

Whatever. The point was about attitudes often found in small towns, particularly in non-urban areas of the US. Being specifically "farm country" was irrelevant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,578
Posted By Eric F

It's not a product review. It's a story about an...

It's not a product review. It's a story about an experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

Having 5 cops on the scene is very believable,...

Having 5 cops on the scene is very believable, based on what I observed in the town I grew up in. When there isn't much action happening, any incident gets multiple vehicles simply because they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,216
Posted By Eric F

I certainly hope she was delivered by C-section.

I certainly hope she was delivered by C-section.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

The only info we have is from one original source...

The only info we have is from one original source (Ten Dam's podcast). Sure, it might be embellished. Then again, if it's all factual, it wouldn't surprise me all that much. Smalltown, in farm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

I don't think anyone was pretending to be a...

I don't think anyone was pretending to be a lawyer. Ten Dam may have used the term incorrectly, but it was included in at least one of the reports on the incident.[/color]
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 843
Posted By Eric F

Agreed. Cinelli used to make a blue tape that...

Agreed. Cinelli used to make a blue tape that was perfect for the Mapei colorway on my Colnago. The modern blue is not the same, and it doesn't look right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 843
Posted By Eric F

I don't care for the tan at all. The black...

I don't care for the tan at all. The black looks pretty good. White - with a matching white saddle, of course - would also work.

However, with the classic Rabbobank colorway, orange is also a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,216
Posted By Eric F

If you're looking at a modern drop-bar bike with...

If you're looking at a modern drop-bar bike with hydraulic disc brakes, I'm not aware of any add-on levers for the tops that will work with a hydraulic system. In years past, add-on levers were...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

That's kind of the nature of small events that...

That's kind of the nature of small events that are awesome. People talk, they grow, money gets involved, etc....and someone is going to complain about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

If it's tartan plaid, it's a kilt. ;)

If it's tartan plaid, it's a kilt. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

Well...you can, but turning it back on again...

Well...you can, but turning it back on again might be a lot more challenging. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...this report says Marietta,...

Hmmm...this report says Marietta, OK...https://road.cc/content/news/pro-cyclists-arrested-post-unbound-training-ride-shower-308721

Apparently, there are Mariettas in both KS and OK.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

I use the Varia with a Wahoo Bolt. I can mute...

I use the Varia with a Wahoo Bolt. I can mute the audible alerts through the Wahoo, but I have to use the Varia button to change modes. It works just fine for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

You'll figure out pretty quickly how to use it...

You'll figure out pretty quickly how to use it most effectively for your conditions. Switching it off probably won't be the answer. Muting the audible alert might be.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5,469
Views: 3,925,915
Posted By Eric F

Nice score! For tires that are reasonably...

Nice score! For tires that are reasonably efficient on the road, and can handle gravel competently, my recommendation is the Tufo Thundero.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

I would consider going for Unbound, and maybe...

I would consider going for Unbound, and maybe stop in to say hi to a fellow gravelly BF'er while I'm in that part of the world.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

Not that it matters a whole lot, but according to...

Not that it matters a whole lot, but according to Cycling Weekly's report, this happened in Kansas, not Oklahoma......
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

Accurate. Ten Dam and Dekker wouldn't have even...

Accurate. Ten Dam and Dekker wouldn't have even been there. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

As a nod to my Scottish ancestry, I use a kilt.

As a nod to my Scottish ancestry, I use a kilt.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

If plugging in 2 devices to recharge is too much...

If plugging in 2 devices to recharge is too much "work" for you, I'm surprised you are able to ride a bike. Personally, I haven't noticed an increase in battery drain rate on my Wahoo head unit when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

If increased battery drain is your concern,...

If increased battery drain is your concern, you're looking for excuses. These are rechargeable devices.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By Eric F

It certainly did! Watching videos of the race, I...

It certainly did! Watching videos of the race, I can see why wide tires made a ton of sense for that course.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,261
Posted By Eric F

I'm sure the guy who filed the complaint is also...

I'm sure the guy who filed the complaint is also super excited about June being Pride Month.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

Good to know.

Good to know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...I haven't noticed that one yet, but I...

Hmmm...I haven't noticed that one yet, but I guess that makes sense, based on how radar works.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
Posted By Eric F

If you have concluded that it won't be helpful...

If you have concluded that it won't be helpful for you, don't get one. So far, in the many threads about the topic, I don't recall anyone commenting that they tried using radar and found it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,621
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: 62
Views: 1,621
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: 43
Views: 1,578
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: 63
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Post mount is correct.

Post mount is correct.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,592
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: 63
Views: 1,592
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: 63
Views: 1,592
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.
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