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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,993
Posted By Eric F

Looking through pics of Stage 15, Pog had no...

Looking through pics of Stage 15, Pog had no gloves at the finish, but was wearing gloves in an earlier pic. He ditched them at some point.
05-30-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,062
Posted By Eric F

That was my thinking (mostly), until I got a...

That was my thinking (mostly), until I got a gravel bike. The versatility of the format over a wide variety of uses inspired me to set up multiple wheelsets for it. My race/everyday set is 40mm...
05-30-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,062
Posted By Eric F

Wider tires have more areo drag. This has been...

Wider tires have more areo drag. This has been wind-tunnel tested and proven multiple times (including in the video posted below).



There absolutely is a tipping point where the benefits no...
Forum: Triathlon
05-30-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 35
Posted By Eric F

Mount some fast-rolling 28-30mm tires, and have...

Mount some fast-rolling 28-30mm tires, and have at it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 215
Posted By Eric F

Particularly for a high-performance road bike,...

Particularly for a high-performance road bike, I've never been disappointed in picking the smaller size frame when having 2 options. I have the same preference for a longer stem and more seatpost...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 215
Posted By Eric F

That seems like a pretty obvious conclusion.

That seems like a pretty obvious conclusion.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 215
Posted By Eric F

Instead of searching for "Colnago V3 reviews",...

Instead of searching for "Colnago V3 reviews", try "Colnago V3 discussion". This tends to get results of actual users talking about their experiences on forums sites such as BF, R e d d i t, etc.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 325
Posted By Eric F

I've only ordered from BikeInn once. It took...

I've only ordered from BikeInn once. It took almost a month for my order to be delivered. Maybe others have had better results.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 325
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......
05-29-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,146
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: 14
Views: 352
Posted By Eric F

The letter "R" is very expensive.

The letter "R" is very expensive.
05-29-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,944
Views: 384,829
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...
05-29-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,146
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...
05-29-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,146
Posted By Eric F

What does a "lance wannabe" look like?

What does a "lance wannabe" look like?
05-29-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,146
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: 315
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...
05-28-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 450,258
Posted By Eric F

Local dirt ...

Local dirt
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/66tTDRXBpfqIhUMPu-Ra1N8EYv1gEMbdNQkuzsVCvjM-2048x2048.jpg...
05-28-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 273
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.
05-28-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 109
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
05-28-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,328
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...
05-28-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,944
Views: 384,829
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...
05-28-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,328
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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...
05-28-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 273
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.
05-26-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 273
Posted By Eric F

Cool! I hope you have a blast on it.

Cool! I hope you have a blast on it.
05-26-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,328
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
Posted By Eric F

Which course?

Which course?
05-24-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,944
Views: 384,829
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.
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 839
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.
05-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,944
Views: 384,829
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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: 3,572
Views: 83,798
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...
05-22-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
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.
05-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2,944
Views: 384,829
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...
05-21-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 553
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...
05-21-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 553
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: 98
Views: 2,993
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: 337
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: 337
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: 160,428
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: 98
Views: 2,993
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.
05-20-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,941
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...
05-20-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 756
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...
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...
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