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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

I can’t remember a time when sportsmanship in...

I can’t remember a time when sportsmanship in cycling was higher. It’s pretty typical to see riders from other teams congratulate a winner - sometimes with a passionate hug. They beat the hell out of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Eric F

Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 626
Posted By Eric F

Was the dog named Eddie? ...

Was the dog named Eddie?
https://youtu.be/p8uP-dxllKQ?si=woWs7TAcniixzT2a
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

Some folks enjoy seeing more of the story than...

Some folks enjoy seeing more of the story than just the bike racing, and scenes that aren't included in the race coverage. If you're not one of those folks, you have the option not to watch. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...I'm not seeing Kuss on the final GC. ...

Hmmm...I'm not seeing Kuss on the final GC. Maybe he withdrew somewhere during the race.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,984
Posted By Eric F

You win the point. DEFINITELY the opposite of...

You win the point. DEFINITELY the opposite of topless bars.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 157
Posted By Eric F

Bummer. It's a feature that I also appreciated.

Bummer. It's a feature that I also appreciated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

Do you know what events he's been riding? He...

Do you know what events he's been riding? He wasn't at either the Dauphine or Suisse. Right now, I expect he is at altitude camp with Jonas and Wout.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

...and neither of them were Sepp Kuss. Once...

...and neither of them were Sepp Kuss.

Once the team management got Primoz and Jonas to put their egos back in their pants, Jumbo accomplished something that might never get repeated - win all 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,984
Posted By Eric F

Opposite of "dive bars". Duh.

Opposite of "dive bars". Duh.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,984
Posted By Eric F

For my road bike, this ^^^. For my gravel...

For my road bike, this ^^^.

For my gravel bike, I'm in the drops on pretty much anything downhill and/or technical.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 626
Posted By Eric F

As others have mentioned, a difference in tires...

As others have mentioned, a difference in tires is probably a major factor, but it could also be a slight difference in steering geometry that gives it a more sporty feel in how it handles. The fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

I'm looking forward to this as well, but you can...

I'm looking forward to this as well, but you can be sure that the Jonas fans will say he isn't at 100% because of the Basque crash (which may well be true). Based on what we have just seen at Tour de...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

They are all on CF frames, so, yes. ...

They are all on CF frames, so, yes.




There are options for English over-dubbing, or the original languages with English subtitles. Your choice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

When you have competitors who dedicate their...

When you have competitors who dedicate their lives to winning, they feel like they have the capacity to win, and they were initially told by their team that they would be able to ride for the win,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 760
Posted By Eric F

Watched new the season, and really enjoyed it. I...

Watched new the season, and really enjoyed it. I definitely find it better in the original voices with subtitles. My only issue is that I wish the story was told with the stages in sequential order.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 279
Posted By Eric F

The bladder is replaceable, but you’re right,...

The bladder is replaceable, but you’re right, it’s still cheaper to throw out bottles, if it comes to that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,277
Posted By Eric F

I hope the BMC is awesome for your kid! It's a...

I hope the BMC is awesome for your kid! It's a real bummer that Trek did you wrong on your son's bike.

In addition to the old OCLV 9900, I also have the modern version - Procaliber 9.9SL. Yes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,258
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: 84
Views: 2,075
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: 84
Views: 2,075
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: 14
Views: 279
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: 14
Views: 279
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: 13
Views: 282
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: 13
Views: 282
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: 21,411
Views: 5,326,903
Posted By Eric F

Hawt!!!

Hawt!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 29
Views: 765
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: 84
Views: 2,075
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 69
Views: 2,277
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: 737
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: 737
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: 62
Views: 1,383
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: 62
Views: 1,383
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: 84
Views: 2,075
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: 84
Views: 2,075
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: 84
Views: 2,075
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: 185
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: 3,442
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: 62
Views: 1,383
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: 977
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: 570
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.
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