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Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 556
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: 26
Views: 556
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: 58
Views: 985
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: 58
Views: 985
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: 56
Views: 1,081
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: 56
Views: 1,081
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: 56
Views: 1,081
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: 140
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: 78
Views: 3,071
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: 58
Views: 985
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: 26
Views: 545
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: 497
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: 56
Views: 1,081
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: 56
Views: 1,081
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: 497
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: 8
Views: 267
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: 56
Views: 1,081
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: 1,771
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: 5,503
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: 5,503
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: 570
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: 393,475
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: 55
Views: 1,374
Posted By Eric F

1078g for gravel wheels?? Wow. 😮

1078g for gravel wheels?? Wow. 😮
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 926
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: 30
Views: 926
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: 5,503
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: 1,771
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: 5,503
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: 1,344
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: 5,503
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: 5,503
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: 864
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: 864
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: 52
Views: 1,344
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: 5,503
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: 5,503
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: 1,685
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: 5,503
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: 1,685
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: 1,685
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: 3,926,697
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: 5,503
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: 5,503
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: 5,503
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: 5,503
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: 1,685
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: 1,685
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: 423
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: 5,503
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: 1,685
Posted By Eric F

Good to know.

Good to know.
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