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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,346
Posted By rsbob

What isn’t a product of marketing these days? ...

What isn’t a product of marketing these days? But yes it didn’t exist and marketing helped drive it forward. But is that a bad thing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,393
Posted By rsbob

I have to confess that I am one of those people...

I have to confess that I am one of those people who get satisfaction from achievement on the bike. I enjoy getting PRs. I enjoy climbing thousands of feet on a ride. I enjoy getting a KOM for my age...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,346
Posted By rsbob

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated...

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated gravel riders. I follow many on Strava, and they do amazing rides - think 60 to 80 miles - on old logging roads and mild single track. Gravel races are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just...

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just join us because we were there. He blocked cars, rather than following the pace line, he flipped cars off and was rude to the other riders and acted...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 217
Posted By rsbob

Was hoping it was like ‘friends with benefits’. ...

Was hoping it was like ‘friends with benefits’. A bracelet is quite the same. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 168
Posted By rsbob

No, you are not needlessly worrying. I would be...

No, you are not needlessly worrying. I would be extremely ill at ease on that road and I ride pretty much exclusively road. I avoid two lane state highways as much as possible because of semis-...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 363
Posted By rsbob

Biker395, I have to say, you are either super...

Biker395, I have to say, you are either super tough or stubborn for taking on such a Herculean ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,255
Views: 3,227,253
Posted By rsbob

28 miles with 1300’ climbing with Mrs RSbob. She...

28 miles with 1300’ climbing with Mrs RSbob. She even managed a quarter mile climb at 10% with a 12% cap on her trusty e-bike. She said she was peddling her @$$ off to get up that climb and was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 840
Posted By rsbob

Had a green Schwinn Continental for two years...

Had a green Schwinn Continental for two years until it was stolen after the chain was cut. It was replaced a brown Schwinn Varsity - not having skewers on the Varsity was a pain - but seldom had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,336
Posted By rsbob

Power bank attached to your phone is an easy fix.

Power bank attached to your phone is an easy fix.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

You should be well rested and ready to hit it...

You should be well rested and ready to hit it hard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

Well done. Serves the slacker right. Hate that.

Well done. Serves the slacker right. Hate that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,442
Posted By rsbob

Maybe you are paying too much. Have 600 miles on...

Maybe you are paying too much. Have 600 miles on these with zero issues.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

Animal. Well done

Animal. Well done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 466
Posted By rsbob

IF, there was a rebate on regular bikes and...

IF, there was a rebate on regular bikes and e-bikes, the rebate should be proportional to the purchase price. If you can buy a pedal bike at Wallyworld for $200, or a Specialized Como (like my wife...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

28 miles with the better half. Me riding Zone 2...

28 miles with the better half. Me riding Zone 2 worked well for her and her electric stallion. She was right on my tail on a couple of PR climbs I wanted to nail - one starting at 10% and going up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,336
Posted By rsbob

I was overtaking a rider who has Varia. Could...

I was overtaking a rider who has Varia. Could tell by the distinctive bright flash pattern - note:never look directly at the LED when flashing. I have made that mistake a couple of times. Anyway,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 516
Posted By rsbob

What’s interesting is that the slow-motion...

What’s interesting is that the slow-motion phenomenon you mention is the same many people talk about when in the midst of an accident: super clarity and super detailed. It might be an adrenal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 516
Posted By rsbob

My understanding is that if one is attempting to...

My understanding is that if one is attempting to enter flow and thinking/trying, one will never get there. It is a sensation of ‘letting go’ and just being. A good analogy would be musicians just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 879,957
Posted By rsbob

From today’s ride in the Snoqualmie Valley ...

From today’s ride in the Snoqualmie Valley

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,336
Posted By rsbob

Get the radar, and like the others have said, but...

Get the radar, and like the others have said, but mute the warning tone until you get out of the busy streets. I find it invaluable to tell me who many vehicles are behind and when it’s clear - then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

31 flat-ish miles of Zone 2 at a more leisurely...

31 flat-ish miles of Zone 2 at a more leisurely 16 MPH. Tomorrow is a ride with the better half.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,346
Posted By rsbob

Interesting article and thanks for posting. I’m...

Interesting article and thanks for posting. I’m glad they had a great time and enjoyed themselves. However if they were serious competitors, rather than fun loving guys, their experience with those...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 363
Posted By rsbob

Wonder write-up of your adventure. Love the pics...

Wonder write-up of your adventure. Love the pics and the blow-by-blow description. Well done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,613
Posted By rsbob

Considering how fast technology changes, anything...

Considering how fast technology changes, anything but the latest and greatest (ie, electronic shifting, carbon and the newly released 13 speed) is old school. In another couple of years, that stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate...

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate encounters with careless drivers - one was a semi driver who ignored me turning through a round-a-bout and gave me a shrug. Haven’t had vehicle issues for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 665
Posted By rsbob

Got to cut down on that 1000 Watts before you...

Got to cut down on that 1000 Watts before you shift. You are just too strong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,589
Posted By rsbob

Not the kind of help I was alluding to,

Not the kind of help I was alluding to,
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,064
Posted By rsbob

Excellent post. Can’t tell you how many...

Excellent post.

Can’t tell you how many ineffective rear lights I have encountered. I feel like asking the people, “why do you even bother?” I use Varia and Night Rider for lighting. Have a high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like a final sign-off. Hope not.

Sounds like a final sign-off. Hope not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 951
Posted By rsbob

”Intensity is the key to maintaining performance...

”Intensity is the key to maintaining performance with aging.“. Fast After 50.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,589
Posted By rsbob

Have some black electrician’s tape? Just cover...

Have some black electrician’s tape? Just cover over the logos.

If you can’t do that, professional help may be in order. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,200
Posted By rsbob

I second, or third, getting an Endurance framed...

I second, or third, getting an Endurance framed bike. I have one which I use 90% on road, 9% on gravel and 1% on sidewalk. :)

I run 28s but it can easily handle 32s if I were to do more gravel....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 867
Posted By rsbob

95% of the time I ride on the road. One city...

95% of the time I ride on the road. One city that I pass through regularly had the foresight to create a 4 lane 45 MPH road (read, people do 50-55) with zero shoulder which is very hilly. In their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 531
Posted By rsbob

I have had a few Bees and can tell by their heft...

I have had a few Bees and can tell by their heft - so to speak, and also by the buzzing. Last year I was riding a new-to-me road and past several hives, and wouldn’t you know it, caught one almost...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 516
Posted By rsbob

Entering a ‘Flow State’

Just listened to one of my favorite podcasts, Hidden Brain, and the interviewee discussed flow states where whatever your doing seems effortless. Almost like transcended from your regular activity...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 803
Posted By rsbob

What brand of padded shorts is the OP wearing? ...

What brand of padded shorts is the OP wearing? Cheapos could be part of the problem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,175
Posted By rsbob

Funny. Spent 5 hours today on one section by the...

Funny. Spent 5 hours today on one section by the drive. Back was killing me. I’ll let you know when I’m available. Hopefully no membership required. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 691
Posted By rsbob

Hillarious!

Hillarious!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 531
Posted By rsbob

I have the Halo headband with the raised bar to...

I have the Halo headband with the raised bar to keep the sweat out of my eyes but found it relatively in effective. I used to wear a bandana with one side undone so it went over my noggin - but found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 951
Posted By rsbob

“It sure beats walking,” RSbob

“It sure beats walking,” RSbob
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6,531
Views: 615,447
Posted By rsbob

OMG that is horrible. Food poisoning is the...

OMG that is horrible. Food poisoning is the absolute worst, but can’t even imagine on a long flight.

I got food poisoning in Mexico in March and spent a full night in a proper bathroom and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 531
Posted By rsbob

Have always thought that like wearing a baseball...

Have always thought that like wearing a baseball cap, that a skull cap would trap the heat and make me hotter. You are saying that is not so, correct?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 531
Posted By rsbob

This must be a joke. Defies imagination. We...

This must be a joke. Defies imagination. We have flying carpenter ants but they are not an issue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,112
Posted By rsbob

I ride a tandem with Uri Geller and he shifts...

I ride a tandem with Uri Geller and he shifts with his mind - but keeps bending the forks. Rim shot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 531
Posted By rsbob

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But...

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But if it works….
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 431
Posted By rsbob

Dope in a Pactimo jersey?

Dope in a Pactimo jersey?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 691
Posted By rsbob

From RR.com ...

From RR.com

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The tire you chose has the lowest overall rating of this group.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 531
Posted By rsbob

I really don’t mind spraying the top of my head...

I really don’t mind spraying the top of my head with sunscreen. Have been doing it for a few years. I have never found wicking products cooler than skin exposed to the air. Could be strange that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,340
Posted By rsbob

How about a bike fit?

How about a bike fit?
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