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Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 276
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: 56
Views: 926
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: 12
Views: 316
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: 2,943
Views: 384,659
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: 56
Views: 926
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: 56
Views: 926
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: 56
Views: 926
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: 8
Views: 308
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...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,213
Posted By Eric F

Local dirt ...

Local dirt
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/66tTDRXBpfqIhUMPu-Ra1N8EYv1gEMbdNQkuzsVCvjM-2048x2048.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By Eric F

Maybe Fender guitars scores higher than Trek, but...

Maybe Fender guitars scores higher than Trek, but I still think both are in a significant minority for brand recognition connected with specific users by the general public.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 103
Posted By Eric F

Dylan's Monster Truck

Notorious fat tire pimp and marginal gains nutjob, Dylan Johnson, has some interesting data to back up his gear choices for this year's Unbound.
https://youtu.be/w3yspNTvVPo?si=q5Y-ekh3YU7MB58E
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,316
Posted By Eric F

The tone is tense because this is now your second...

The tone is tense because this is now your second fear-mongering thread out of the two threads you've started.

Ride in constant fear, and you're likely to miss out on the beauty of both the forest...
Forum: Southern California
05-28-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,943
Views: 384,659
Posted By Eric F

Late to report... Saturday - Short and quick...

Late to report...

Saturday - Short and quick 16mi gravel bike ride to Cherry Canyon and Glendale Sports Complex. Mediocre motivation, but that melted away in the first couple of miles. Felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,316
Posted By Eric F

Do you have any actual examples of where someone...

Do you have any actual examples of where someone on BF was dishonest about the dangers of cycling?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

The F1 race at Monaco has come and gone again,...

The F1 race at Monaco has come and gone again, and I remain thoroughly convinced that that track is too narrow, tight, and slow for modern F1 cars. I get the historical significance of Monaco, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By Eric F

I would bet a medium amount of money that a large...

I would bet a medium amount of money that a large majority of the general public couldn't tell you which famous guitar players played Fenders.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By Eric F

Cool! I hope you have a blast on it.

Cool! I hope you have a blast on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,316
Posted By Eric F

I started riding bikes as a kid (50-ish years...

I started riding bikes as a kid (50-ish years ago). I’ve crashed more times than I can remember. A couple have been memorable, but most were easily forgotten. A few were going over 20mph. Most were...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

This is the content I’m here for.

This is the content I’m here for.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

Cool. I liked that course. Had a top-5 finish...

Cool. I liked that course. Had a top-5 finish there one year. Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

Which course?

Which course?
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,943
Views: 384,659
Posted By Eric F

Yes. 5:30 start. I could have used a 34 last...

Yes. 5:30 start. I could have used a 34 last night. My 29 got a serious workout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 682
Posted By Eric F

Around the Cycle is a legit brick and mortar LBS...

Around the Cycle is a legit brick and mortar LBS in my area. I've never bought anything from them through eBay, but have been in the shop a few times for parts. Nice people.
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,943
Views: 384,659
Posted By Eric F

Yesterday I joined PAA's "ShLoC" ride, starting...

Yesterday I joined PAA's "ShLoC" ride, starting at the Rose Bowl. It's a climbing-focused ride, with an A group and a B group. They don't always ride the same route, and apparently, yesterday's was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

I just remembered...Valtteri Bottas finished 6th...

I just remembered...Valtteri Bottas finished 6th at a gravel race in South Africa earlier this year, and qualified to race in the UCI World Championships (age group category).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

France, actually. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is...

France, actually. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is this weekend, so they have been in that area earlier this week. Tiffany Cromwell starts a race in London tomorrow.



He does. Valtteri Bottas...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x783/img_1222_2c9aea937da7491eadb56de070e5ee4742f7499d.jpeg
Nothing much here. Just a pro racer doing motor-pacing behind a scooter ridden...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

My wife has the same reaction. Or, at...

My wife has the same reaction.



Or, at least I assume she would. I'm not brave enough to even suggest it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

Our house features a double-dog alarm system...

Our house features a double-dog alarm system...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3,533
Views: 83,155
Posted By Eric F

While driving up and down the length of CA for my...

While driving up and down the length of CA for my kid's sport, at a gas station convenience store in the Harris Ranch area, I picked up a jar of Harris Ranch Roasting & Grilling Seasoning, just out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By Eric F

Ride it for a little while before breaking out...

Ride it for a little while before breaking out the hacksaw. If you do decide to trim the length, you may find that you will need to go with a longer stem.
Forum: Southern California
05-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2,943
Views: 384,659
Posted By Eric F

Happy Hour! 9mi MTB ride to Brown Saddle,...

Happy Hour! 9mi MTB ride to Brown Saddle, descending via Millard Canyon and Altadena Crest Trail.
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/VuPo7xTHwlHXKhjtczJ3XGFnVpQgHKoOGMAICd1uxk0-2048x1537.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 548
Posted By Eric F

I have an Omni Racer seatpost on my gravel bike...

I have an Omni Racer seatpost on my gravel bike that has been great. I had one of their Ultra-Lite stems, too, but they use a smaller than normal bolt size (M4) in an attempt to save weight. Two...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 548
Posted By Eric F

I have found the same with 3 of my bikes using...

I have found the same with 3 of my bikes using JRC aluminum pulleys - Campag Record 11s, Shimano Ultegra 11s, and SRAM XX1 12s. I use them because I like the color.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,844
Posted By Eric F

Until this thread, I never paid attention to...

Until this thread, I never paid attention to whether or not pros were wearing gloves. Watching the finish of today's Giro stage, I was surprised to see how many are gloveless.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By Eric F

There are pros and cons for both 1x and 2x/3x. ...

There are pros and cons for both 1x and 2x/3x. On a MTB, where small steps between gears are essentially inconsequential, a wide-range 1x is a simple sequential system that eliminates the potential...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By Eric F

If you don't need anything bigger than 52x12, nor...

If you don't need anything bigger than 52x12, nor lower than 52x23, it will work just fine. You're the best judge of whether or not that range is sufficient for your needs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 160,417
Posted By Eric F

Oh, man. Very nice! I bought one of those new...

Oh, man. Very nice! I bought one of those new in 1997 for my first real race bike, and won my first race on it in '98. It's the bike I most regret selling. Enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,844
Posted By Eric F

Check out Pactimo's gloves (www.pactimo.com) ...

Check out Pactimo's gloves (www.pactimo.com) Minimal palm padding, lightweight back, many color options. I have a couple pair, and I've been happy with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,934
Posted By Eric F

When I went though my major weight loss phase (40...

When I went though my major weight loss phase (40 lbs in 12 months), the key for me was reducing portion size, but I never really cut out anything completely. I cut out my every-day, after-work...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 737
Posted By Eric F

Rovvy works for me if I want to do a solo ride...

Rovvy works for me if I want to do a solo ride and enjoy some scenery, but interaction with other real riders in real time is the draw that keeps me using Zwift. I also get glitchy video with Rouvy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Eric F

If it looks like this... ...

If it looks like this...
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RrQAAOSw7ntkNtS~/s-l1200.webp
...I believe that's a 1997 model.

I had one of these as my first "real" road race bike. It was originally...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,213
Posted By Eric F

A few pics from last week's rides, while on...

A few pics from last week's rides, while on vacation in Laguna Beach, and exploring new-to-me dirt in the vicinity...

Buck Gully...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-18-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,551
Posted By Eric F

I’ve done one race with that format (Bovine...

I’ve done one race with that format (Bovine Classic in Atascadero), and it seemed like a pretty cool alternate approach. Regardless of the format, however, I’m never going to be competitive at the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 570
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, ruts are ruthlessly...

In my experience, ruts are ruthlessly unprejudiced in that way.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 570
Posted By Eric F

I suspect this is the biggest contributing...

I suspect this is the biggest contributing factor. It turns out, skills matter.

I hope you recover quickly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,471
Posted By Eric F

No :twitchy: A high-quality synthetic grease...

No :twitchy:

A high-quality synthetic grease is a better choice for most of those parts. For others, oil-based lubes just attract grit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,471
Posted By Eric F

What is a “general purpose bike oil”? This...

What is a “general purpose bike oil”? This implies that there are multiple places on a bicycle to use oil. Besides the chain, where else are you putting it?

Personally, I’ve moved away from...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By Eric F

Some folks like road trips to places they would...

Some folks like road trips to places they would not otherwise chose to go. Gravel race/event courses are often a mix of pavement, dirt/gravel roads, and singletrack. Sometimes a course takes you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By Eric F

It seems to me like you’re putting a bit too much...

It seems to me like you’re putting a bit too much emphasis on what “racers” are. In my experience with gravel races, yes, there are some folks who are there to compete at the pointy end of their...
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