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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,993
Posted By tomato coupe

As noted in post #17, the premise of the opening...

As noted in post #17, the premise of the opening post appears to be false, so reading it is of questionable value.

https://www.giroditalia.it/en/foto/
05-30-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 256
Posted By tomato coupe

Technology might have changed ... since last week.

Technology might have changed ... since last week.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,993
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, that would look silly.

Yeah, that would look silly.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 215
Posted By tomato coupe

You specifically stated that you are interested...

You specifically stated that you are interested in "sizing etc". I think any reviewer can be pretty objective about that.
05-30-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,146
Posted By tomato coupe

Funny.

Funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 215
Posted By tomato coupe

You might start with Colnago’s website.

You might start with Colnago’s website.
05-28-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 524
Posted By tomato coupe

Kids never never attained high speeds on 7%...

Kids never never attained high speeds on 7% descents or had accidents before e-bikes became commonplace.

/s
05-27-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 700
Posted By tomato coupe

Yawn. Give it a rest.

Yawn. Give it a rest.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 503
Posted By tomato coupe

Submarining?

Submarining?
05-26-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,640
Posted By tomato coupe

Wars have been started over lesser disagreements...

Wars have been started over lesser disagreements than chain lube.
05-24-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 266
Posted By tomato coupe

I like Castelli bibs, but I find the straps to be...

I like Castelli bibs, but I find the straps to be on the short side when compared to some other brands.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,091
Posted By tomato coupe

I'm going to nominate post #42: ...

I'm going to nominate post #42:



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05-24-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 964
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.
05-24-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 964
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.
05-24-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
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....
05-24-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 964
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.
05-24-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
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: 220
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: 161
Views: 4,091
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,...
05-24-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
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.
05-23-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
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.
05-23-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
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?
05-23-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,496
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: 161
Views: 4,091
Posted By tomato coupe

... and reality.

... and reality.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,632
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: 88
Views: 2,632
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...
05-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,095
Posted By tomato coupe

It certainly looks like it leans against other...

It certainly looks like it leans against other objects well.
05-19-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,627
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.
05-19-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
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.
05-19-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
Posted By tomato coupe

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

Finally, a subject we can sink our teeth into ...
05-19-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
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: 161
Views: 4,091
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming...

Yes, but descending mountain passes with flaming rims looks way cool.
05-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
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.
05-19-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
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...
05-19-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,640
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
05-18-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,627
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."
05-18-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,006
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...
05-18-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,006
Posted By tomato coupe

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

Some people just don't know when to quit digging.
05-18-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,006
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.
05-18-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,006
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.
05-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
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.
05-18-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
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: 161
Views: 4,091
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.
05-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,006
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 ...
05-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,595
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
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: 161
Views: 4,091
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: 161
Views: 4,091
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: 161
Views: 4,091
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: 161
Views: 4,091
Posted By tomato coupe

We're being played. Bravo.

We're being played. Bravo.
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