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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 531
Posted By tomato coupe

I think you're looking for controversy where it...

I think you're looking for controversy where it doesn't exist.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 531
Posted By tomato coupe

Satire is generally only funny if you're familiar...

Satire is generally only funny if you're familiar with the subject or behavior that is being satirized which, in this case, is the attitude of New York cyclists.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,038
Posted By tomato coupe

The FTC statement is about unsolicited items that...

The FTC statement is about unsolicited items that are sent to someone, with a subsequent demand for payment. In that scenario, you don't have to pay for the item and you don't have to send it back....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 531
Posted By tomato coupe

I suspect New Yorkers see the humor in the...

I suspect New Yorkers see the humor in the article, but it might not resonate with others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,038
Posted By tomato coupe

I would suggest changing the title of the thread...

I would suggest changing the title of the thread ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By tomato coupe

No, the web site isn't active (everything is out...

No, the web site isn't active (everything is out of stock), and no cars are in their parking lot except for one company vehicle.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

Simply asking about wooden rims likely wouldn't...

Simply asking about wooden rims likely wouldn't have generated very many negative responses. But, the OP quickly started arguing that wooden rims are somehow superior to aluminum and/or carbon rims,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,038
Posted By tomato coupe

For future reference, the FTC does not state that...

For future reference, the FTC does not state that you get to keep an item if the seller ships the wrong item to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,038
Posted By tomato coupe

It can't be both an isolated incident and a...

It can't be both an isolated incident and a common occurrence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,038
Posted By tomato coupe

So, is it an isolated incident or is it not...

So, is it an isolated incident or is it not uncommon for online stores to do this?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,038
Posted By tomato coupe

That's simply untrue. Amazon usually requires you...

That's simply untrue. Amazon usually requires you to return an item when it is replaced or a refund is issued.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

... and reality.

... and reality.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,789
Posted By tomato coupe

This doesn't even pass the sniff test. For one,...

This doesn't even pass the sniff test. For one, the frames are built with different bottom brackets, they come in different sizes, and the weights are different. But more importantly, Specialized...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,789
Posted By tomato coupe

A kid tried to sell me a watch on the streets of...

A kid tried to sell me a watch on the streets of Istanbul. I don't remember the brand, but he said it was made in the same factory as Rolex. At the time I didn't believe him, but now I see the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 986
Posted By tomato coupe

It certainly looks like it leans against other...

It certainly looks like it leans against other objects well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,473
Posted By tomato coupe

I wouldn't call it a rip-off. It's just one of...

I wouldn't call it a rip-off. It's just one of many British shows that were adapted for American television.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

And yet, in virtually all of your posts, you've...

And yet, in virtually all of your posts, you've stated why you have no interest in participating in group rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

Finally, a subject we can sink our teeth into ...

Finally, a subject we can sink our teeth into ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

This sounds like the theme of a bad essay written...

This sounds like the theme of a bad essay written for a community college philosophy class.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming...

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming rims looks way cool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

There are definitely plenty of older guys that...

There are definitely plenty of older guys that ride solo that are very friendly. It's just that the majority seem not to be.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

My wife often reminds me how most people she...

My wife often reminds me how most people she encounters while riding are very friendly. The young hot shots smile, the packs of racers give a subtle wave, smaller club groups with varying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,407
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,473
Posted By tomato coupe

Have you ever just bought junk? "We buy junk...

Have you ever just bought junk?

"We buy junk and sell antiques vintage."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,884
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, that guy was given some sound advice...

Actually, that guy was given some sound advice and he didn't give up on BF. He took the advice of several posters and took his frame to a shop to have it measured, and that was the end of it. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,884
Posted By tomato coupe

Some people just don't know when to quit digging.

Some people just don't know when to quit digging.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,884
Posted By tomato coupe

It's in the right place. You read the caliper at...

It's in the right place. You read the caliper at the scribed marks -- "OUT" is for measuring ODs and "IN" is for measuring IDs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,884
Posted By tomato coupe

It's not damaged -- you read it at the scribed...

It's not damaged -- you read it at the scribed marks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

My wife would divorce me if she found out I was...

My wife would divorce me if she found out I was meshing with other riders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, large groups of MAMILs with PED enhanced...

Yes, large groups of MAMILs with PED enhanced FTPs trying to set KOMs on MUPs riding their fancy UCI approved BSOs. WTF?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, you can. It's why we developed these...

Actually, you can. It's why we developed these things called science and engineering.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,884
Posted By tomato coupe

Average diameter is important when you're trying...

Average diameter is important when you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,213
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 714
Posted By tomato coupe

New SRAM Red Announced - Is this finally the end...

New SRAM Red Announced - Is this finally the end of chain drops?

No, it's just the beginning. Up to now, SRAM has been beta-testing their chain dropper.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood"...

I want to lay claim to the punchline "big wood" now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?

You're an anti-woodite, aren't you?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

They make trees out of wood, so it must be a good...

They make trees out of wood, so it must be a good material for bike wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

We're being played. Bravo.

We're being played. Bravo.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

This thread is really delivering ...

This thread is really delivering ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,565
Posted By tomato coupe

Just to summarize: You crashed aluminum...

Just to summarize:

You crashed aluminum wheels into a concrete block at 40 kph (25mph) while loaded with 130 kg (286 lbs.) of weight. From the (disastrous) results, you've concluded that it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,771
Posted By tomato coupe

$10 says this is an AI response.

$10 says this is an AI response.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,660
Posted By tomato coupe

I've read that the Varia uses 24 GHz.

I've read that the Varia uses 24 GHz.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,660
Posted By tomato coupe

I think people would be more receptive to your...

I think people would be more receptive to your opinion if your lack of interest wasn't based on an unrealistic expectation.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,660
Posted By tomato coupe

They do provide useful actionable information --...

They do provide useful actionable information -- just not that particular piece of information. So, yes, if that's all you care about it's clearly not for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,232
Posted By tomato coupe

You really should spend some time to learn a tiny...

You really should spend some time to learn a tiny bit of math. If the OP added only 1 tooth on the big end of his cassette, the effect would be much larger than the added weight from the heaviest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 866
Posted By tomato coupe

If you deduct the price of a tuneup from the...

If you deduct the price of a tuneup from the asking price, I'd say you've already started haggling ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,660
Posted By tomato coupe

Garmin or Avidyne avionics?

Garmin or Avidyne avionics?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,771
Posted By tomato coupe

Tires are stupid -- I glue pool noodles to my...

Tires are stupid -- I glue pool noodles to my tubular wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,771
Posted By tomato coupe

Sometimes, sometimes not. I've found both can...

Sometimes, sometimes not. I've found both can let you down at the most inconvenient time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,771
Posted By tomato coupe

In all fairness, there are times when tubeless is...

In all fairness, there are times when tubeless is no big deal, and others when it is a total PIA.
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