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Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

You wouldn't want a massive 5 sprocket cluster.

You wouldn't want a massive 5 sprocket cluster.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 96
Posted By big john

If you have the high gear you want and the low...

If you have the high gear you want and the low gear you want the only thing going from 9 to 11 will do is tighten the gaps in the middle. Where this can help is when you're trying to match another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,454
Posted By big john

For some reason the term "gravel bike" rubs some...

For some reason the term "gravel bike" rubs some people the wrong way. It's just another type of bike made to address a certain type of use. Nothing wrong with companies offering more choices.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

It doesn't look like they can.

It doesn't look like they can.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

https://plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/wp...

https://plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Tumbleweeds.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

My ex and I dismantled and disposed of a wood rat...

My ex and I dismantled and disposed of a wood rat nest which was bigger than a Volkswagen. And it was at the bottom of a steep slope.
We also hauled up dozens of branches from scrub oaks.

I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,454
Posted By big john

Yep. They even named the road (on Mt Tamalpais?)...

Yep. They even named the road (on Mt Tamalpais?) "Repack Road" because they had to repack the rear hubs after a trip down the mountain. Those coaster brakes got pretty hot!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,454
Posted By big john

I was on a long climb on my mtb and a skinny guy...

I was on a long climb on my mtb and a skinny guy on an e-bike caught up and started chatting with me. He excused himself and started to ride away. I said if I was on my YZ490 I would have roosted him...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,454
Posted By big john

I think off-road racing requires modern equipment...

I think off-road racing requires modern equipment to be competitive more than road racing does, especially enduro or DH. Do you see fast people on older XC bikes?

I've used an enduro type bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,454
Posted By big john

I've broken enough frames, wheels, and other...

I've broken enough frames, wheels, and other parts to know I would break those things, too. And just because someone can ride one 200 miles doesn't make me want to do it. There are lots of bikes that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Boston is deep and I think Porzingis is coming...

Boston is deep and I think Porzingis is coming back. #1offense and #3 defense and best record in the NBA. I think everyone expects them to win but I'm hoping for a competitive series. So much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

And the summer in the central valley is worse...

And the summer in the central valley is worse than it is here, especially the air quality.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 1,938
Posted By big john

That'll teach 'em.

That'll teach 'em.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Dallas at Boston tonight. Hoping it's not a sweep.

Dallas at Boston tonight. Hoping it's not a sweep.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

I've ridden myself into a bit of fatigue again...

I've ridden myself into a bit of fatigue again lately. Went out today and had a nice spin without any chasing or sprinting. I was so tired I wasn't going to go but once out there I felt better. Plus,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Relatively old news. The site seems to be picked...

Relatively old news. The site seems to be picked clean of the good stuff. Still a few bargains left.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

I had a schmear on my bagel.

I had a schmear on my bagel.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Any problem after the ride? Swelling?

Any problem after the ride? Swelling?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

I just saw a recent activity from you that didn't...

I just saw a recent activity from you that didn't seem right. 30 miles is a good ride after being off the bike for 6 months.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

40ish miles today with the 3 e-bikes. Didn't ride...

40ish miles today with the 3 e-bikes. Didn't ride with these 3 on Saturday, they did a different loop and the one with a-fib had a rough day. Says he might not do those fast rides anymore. I told him...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Those were pretty cheesy. The later ones were...

Those were pretty cheesy. The later ones were much more solid and could be had with a V6.
https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.hX51WXiCNQX-C0-sluDC2wAAAA&pid=Api&P=0&h=220
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Those look like Pep Boys hubcaps.

Those look like Pep Boys hubcaps.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

I didn't know that brand so I googled it. Turns...

I didn't know that brand so I googled it. Turns out they are Battaglin and had a cf frame @960 grams.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

I have 6603 Ultegra on the Gunnar. That long ass...

I have 6603 Ultegra on the Gunnar. That long ass derailleur it a bit loose but it still works. The brakes are strong but take a lot more effort at the lever than the Chorus/Mavic brakes on the other...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Naked hot dog? They used to have good apple pie....

Naked hot dog? They used to have good apple pie. I should go up there and see if they still do.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Are you doing 59 miles? Is there climbing?

Are you doing 59 miles? Is there climbing?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

The lack of evidence is irrefutable.

The lack of evidence is irrefutable.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

That explains it.

That explains it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Or John Connor.

Or John Connor.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Mohoric had to drop out with flats and a broken...

Mohoric had to drop out with flats and a broken wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Scary.

Scary.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 366
Posted By big john

Nice report! So, no cramps or problems even with...

Nice report! So, no cramps or problems even with the lack of long rides?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

2008?

2008?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 880,119
Posted By big john

The other guys I mentioned had a total time of...

The other guys I mentioned had a total time of 11:24. Supposed to be only 10K feet of climbing, which is fairly low for a double.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 880,119
Posted By big john

I don't know Ron, at least I don't think I do. Do...

I don't know Ron, at least I don't think I do. Do you know TJ and Brook? They were there and were in a pretty good group.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

No doubt. I read about him setting the Tour...

No doubt. I read about him setting the Tour Divide record in 12.5 days for the 2700 miles. He averaged a double with 13.6 k feet for 12 straight days. Insane.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Lachlan Morton's bike? Nothing like a 9 hour...

Lachlan Morton's bike? Nothing like a 9 hour double century on dirt.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

I've never had much discipline or self control...

I've never had much discipline or self control but I've been trying lately. Last week the route was much harder but I stayed within myself a lot better than I did yesterday. Partly because I knew...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 880,119
Posted By big john

I never doubted you.:) Did you ride with anyone?

I never doubted you.:) Did you ride with anyone?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Yesterday I rode with a guy I don't often see...

Yesterday I rode with a guy I don't often see these days. He had a-fib so bad he was reduced to doing short rides and sometimes he would even drop out of those rides when his heart started acting up....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

It's usually the switch that causes this....

It's usually the switch that causes this. Something about current leaking to the intermittent control circuit. My S-10 did that for years but only 1 or 2 wipes at a time. I never fixed it, (no...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

We knew you could do it.

We knew you could do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

Maybe that's the next thing to do. I don't have...

Maybe that's the next thing to do. I don't have to deal with her often, this was the first time in several weeks. She scares other women most of the time but she did nearly force me into a stopped...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

55 mile club ride with 5 others. Danger woman...

55 mile club ride with 5 others. Danger woman showed up on her e-bike and scared another woman twice. The second time she almost took the other one's front wheel out. We're not sure what to do, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,078
Posted By big john

I've seen a bunch of your pictures and they make...

I've seen a bunch of your pictures and they make me envious. I've never done the Death Ride or any of those roads. I have ridden in the Eastern Sierra a bit. Whitney Portal, Rock Creek, Lake Sabrina,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

A lady I know stuffs a plastic bag under her...

A lady I know stuffs a plastic bag under her jersey then tosses it when the temp goes up.

The vest I bought recently packs so small I hardly notice it in my pocket.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

44x19 low? Makes me think of fixed gear riders...

44x19 low? Makes me think of fixed gear riders standing up for everything. Some people are just built for that sort of grinding. I am not one of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4,150
Views: 100,410
Posted By big john

In my early club days I had 42x28 which was lower...

In my early club days I had 42x28 which was lower than the people I rode with had. The 7 speed cassettes had individual cogs available so I bought a 28. I rode that set up everywhere until I moved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,078
Posted By big john

I'm still using a 34x29 low gear on my main bike....

I'm still using a 34x29 low gear on my main bike. Really, it's fine for most stuff. Last week there was a section of 10% with headwind. Wanted a lower gear there and later when I was tired.

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