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Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,017
Posted By Eric F

I'm still waiting for a data base (similar to...

I'm still waiting for a data base (similar to BRR) for the aero drag of different tire tread patterns, including different tire width and different speeds.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,561
Posted By Eric F

I'm not familiar enough with AS to give you a...

I'm not familiar enough with AS to give you a knowledgeable answer. I don't know if AS would also give you the same anti-squeaky benefit that grease does.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,561
Posted By Eric F

In the case of a metal seatpost in a metal frame,...

In the case of a metal seatpost in a metal frame, that was the primary reason for grease. It's not about now. It's about later.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 62
Posted By Eric F

Yes, but it's an assumption that bottles are...

Yes, but it's an assumption that bottles are easier to clean, not something I've actually tested.. I've actually been thinking about putting the carb mix in my USWE for my next event simply to make...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 62
Posted By Eric F

The USWE packs are excellent. I use one for...

The USWE packs are excellent. I use one for gravel racing (5-6 hours, typically) as well as 3hr+ local rides on my gravel bike or MTB. My typical setup is high-carb mix in my bottles and plain...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By Eric F

Getting aggro in response also confirms their...

Getting aggro in response also confirms their prejudice against cyclists.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By Eric F

I like to smile, wave, and say, "Have a nice...

I like to smile, wave, and say, "Have a nice day!". Let them stew in their own anger. I don't need to carry that burden because of their ignorance.

The angry lady who intentionally tried to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21,408
Views: 5,321,531
Posted By Eric F

Hawt!!!

Hawt!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

There is obviously a tipping point where...

There is obviously a tipping point where increased weight is more detrimental to speed than any aero advantages that come with it, but there are a LOT of variables involved. Riding at World Tour...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

Not for UCI races. The UCI minimum weight limit...

Not for UCI races. The UCI minimum weight limit is 6.8kg/15lbs. These days, most top pros are riding bikes that are above the weight limit because aero is more important than weight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

My 54cm, rim brake, 11 speed (Campy Record), CF...

My 54cm, rim brake, 11 speed (Campy Record), CF road bike weighs 16lbs. It has light-ish CF wheels, and an integrated CF cockpit. High end CF bikes can certainly be built both lighter and heavier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 337
Posted By Eric F

That early-2000s Trek with Rolf Vector wheels is...

That early-2000s Trek with Rolf Vector wheels is going to be just fine with kevlar/folding bead clinchers. If that was my bike, I would use a high-performance tire like a Continental GP5000, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,561
Posted By Eric F

Grease can also be helpful for eliminating...

Grease can also be helpful for eliminating squeaks. Carbon paste adds friction and provides squeak relief.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

Sometimes the chain drops off, and the cranks...

Sometimes the chain drops off, and the cranks spin freely. Sometimes, the chain gets pulled/“sucked” up into the space between the chainrings and chainstay.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

In my opinion, yes. Especially after seeing the...

In my opinion, yes. Especially after seeing the pics. Unfortunately, my opinion doesn’t matter in the decision. Also unfortunately, Trek’s decision in this matter diminishes my opinion about a brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

I’m not a bike industry professional, or a carbon...

I’m not a bike industry professional, or a carbon fiber engineer, but I’ve been around CF bikes a long time. I have really hard time believing that chain suck caused the frame to break. Even more so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

I have significantly more chain drop/suck issues...

I have significantly more chain drop/suck issues on my Campy-equipped road bike than I have ever had with a Shimano-equipped road bike. I installed a K-Edge chain keeper, which seems to have helped...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

More likely, it would not have. The OP's...

More likely, it would not have. The OP's description is that there were "some marks". The "marks" would need to be deep enough to significantly damage the structural integrity of the CF matrix. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

I don't always pedal the same speed. This is the...

I don't always pedal the same speed. This is the nature of riding bikes over varied terrain, at different speeds. I've been riding bikes long enough that I've had chainsuck more times than I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, chain suck often happens faster...

In my experience, chain suck often happens faster than you can react to it. I'm a "not young" rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 674
Posted By Eric F

Meanwhile, Campagnolo brakes... "Campagnolo...

Meanwhile, Campagnolo brakes...

"Campagnolo is for winners. If you are stopping, you are not winning. Campagnolo brakes are for speed adjustment." - Tullio Campagnolo (probably)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 674
Posted By Eric F

Accurate. I have friends I've been riding with...

Accurate. I have friends I've been riding with for over 30 years who exemplify this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,167
Posted By Eric F

At $3800 for the ADH disc frameset, Time's...

At $3800 for the ADH disc frameset, Time's pricing is pretty reasonable among its competitors. The current Giant TCR Advanced SL is $4400.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,167
Posted By Eric F

Time began in 1987 as a French company, with...

Time began in 1987 as a French company, with production in France. Currently, the Time brand is owned by US-based Cardinal Cycling Group, with company-owned factories in Slovakia and South Carolina....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,561
Posted By Eric F

I've had issues with stems and handlebars where...

I've had issues with stems and handlebars where the spec'd torque didn't provide enough friction to keep the bar from rotating under heavy load conditions. This was when I learned that carbon paste...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,561
Posted By Eric F

What CAN happen is that the seatpost slips,...

What CAN happen is that the seatpost slips, requiring excessive tightening of the clamp, crushing the post. The carbon paste minimizes the clamping pressure required to keep from slipping (I know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,561
Posted By Eric F

As noted previously (by njkayaker, most...

As noted previously (by njkayaker, most recently), they used the word "grease" incorrectly. Grease would be correct for an aluminum or steel frame, but the "specific type of grease" they're talking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 160
Posted By Eric F

I had a significant howling issue with my gravel...

I had a significant howling issue with my gravel bike (Ultegra calipers, LO5A pads, MT800 rotors). Cleaning with iso didn't help. Sanding the pads didn't help. New pads didn't help. I talked with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,232
Posted By Eric F

I don't see gravel bikes being marketed primarily...

I don't see gravel bikes being marketed primarily towards new riders, or to the general masses. For the most part, gravel bikes seem to be marketed towards experienced riders who want a change of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,167
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: 29
Views: 812
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: 32
Views: 525
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: 81
Views: 1,561
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: 81
Views: 1,561
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: 32
Views: 525
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: 12
Views: 441
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: 81
Views: 1,561
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: 46
Views: 1,936
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: 5,621
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: 5,621
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: 13
Views: 620
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: 393,733
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: 57
Views: 1,538
Posted By Eric F

1078g for gravel wheels?? Wow. 😮

1078g for gravel wheels?? Wow. 😮
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,017
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: 35
Views: 1,017
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: 5,621
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: 46
Views: 1,936
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: 5,621
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: 52
Views: 1,473
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: 5,621
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...
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