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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 838
Posted By LarrySellerz

it’s like that for a reason, kids normally don’t...

it’s like that for a reason, kids normally don’t need to go that fast, and the flat bar bikes are easier to keep stable and are more durable. Easier to get 2 kids on one bike with those back wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 755
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’m confused, I thought cheap hybrids that are...

I’m confused, I thought cheap hybrids that are 3x7 are usually 28-38-48 with 14-34 in the back. It goes 14,16,18,20,22,24,34

it’s my favorite gearing
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,791
Posted By LarrySellerz

Reminds me of high school, some friends and I...

Reminds me of high school, some friends and I were at the beach, and I was changing into my swim suit while holding a towel around myself for modesty (wasn’t working that well, was a dumb kid.) two...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 706
Posted By LarrySellerz

I don’t get why most of the answers are “yes.”...

I don’t get why most of the answers are “yes.” Shifting while climbing out of the saddle is one of the worst possible times to shift, and the window you have to do it correctly is small, especially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,954
Posted By LarrySellerz

I’m fat and heavy (240 lbs right now) and I...

I’m fat and heavy (240 lbs right now) and I perform best on false flats. Im not aero at all, and when riding with other people and looking for an opportunity to get away, I do it on the shallow hills...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,144
Posted By LarrySellerz

I might start wearing gloves on one of my bikes,...

I might start wearing gloves on one of my bikes, got a single speed and the grips or tape gave me chemical burns on my hands....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,360
Posted By LarrySellerz

Really? Cyclists always bear the responsibility...

Really? Cyclists always bear the responsibility in situations like this, we absolutely cannot hit pedestrians. Similarly, cars have to watch out for us, and cannot hit us even if we do something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 781
Posted By LarrySellerz

I think I picked that one up when a coworker made...

I think I picked that one up when a coworker made a joke about "What do you mean by tight, Italian tight, German tight, Japanese tight? I forgot what country was associated with what I said.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,894
Posted By LarrySellerz

What’s a crash? I’ve fallen off of my bike...

What’s a crash? I’ve fallen off of my bike countless times and gotten beat up, but nothing too permanent. Probably healthier and better off for it.

sidepoint: this is part of why I think Ebikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,495
Posted By LarrySellerz

You can’t blame the youth for acting out in this...

You can’t blame the youth for acting out in this broken society, their generation is under direct attack. Heck, they probably had to wear masks for most of their high school career
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 781
Posted By LarrySellerz

The proper torque is tightening the bolt until...

The proper torque is tightening the bolt until the metal makes a concerning creaking noise, then backing out a quarter of a turn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,651
Posted By LarrySellerz

Bought a pizza for them when picking up my bikes...

Bought a pizza for them when picking up my bikes today, was a bit messed up from riding it in but they were thankful.

I think the shoeshine boys liked the aristocrats who tipped them more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,651
Posted By LarrySellerz

Tipping mechanics

Hey guys, I ride a lot and break bikes a lot. Today, I went to the bike shop, and a guy who I consider a master at aligning gears (when the chain is dropping and the derailleurs need adjusting) was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,157
Posted By LarrySellerz

Yup, this is the reason they are disallowed in...

Yup, this is the reason they are disallowed in the rides I do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,157
Posted By LarrySellerz

someone who rides with a club, so for around...

someone who rides with a club, so for around here, Alto Velo, Penvelo, Western Wheelers, and some triathlete thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,157
Posted By LarrySellerz

The groups I ride with disallow e-bikes. There...

The groups I ride with disallow e-bikes. There aren’t “official rules” but I’ve never seen someone come on an e-bike, and if they did I’d bet someone would say something.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 599
Posted By LarrySellerz

Bulk tubes and tires: best bang for buck

Hey guys, taking stock of my bicycle graveyard, I need at least 8 tires and 8 tubes, that would give me a couple spares. What is the best bang for my buck? 25-28s should work.

think buying from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,816
Posted By LarrySellerz

People thought 25s were faster for decades, it...

People thought 25s were faster for decades, it wasn’t until they started trying to sell something (gravel bikes N+1ing roadies) that study after study comes out extolling the benefits of wider tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

there is a pattern of the medical establishment...

there is a pattern of the medical establishment downplaying or even downright denying the existence of chronic Lyme. Many people think that this is because it’s man made, it was first described in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

Like I said, its not something they teach in...

Like I said, its not something they teach in medical school
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

I was right about the big picture and the general...

I was right about the big picture and the general timeline and predicted most of the overarching themes, I was just wrong about some of the dates.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

I called like 80% of what was going to happen...

I called like 80% of what was going to happen with Covid-19 before the mainstream media even acknowledged its existence
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

Let’s stay on topic about leather tape and...

Let’s stay on topic about leather tape and chemical sensitivity. I’m not going to argue with people, if you want to look into Lyme as a man made disease that can be transferred sexually, be my guest,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0578_6fe78473985e2d46332b3cb3ea2192341788a42a.jpeg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,775
Posted By LarrySellerz

It’s a famous brand. You’re paying in part for...

It’s a famous brand. You’re paying in part for name recognition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

Lyme disease is certainly a STD, it’s a very...

Lyme disease is certainly a STD, it’s a very mysterious disease, lots of posters on chronic lyme forums claim to have gotten it from partners and never got bitten themselves. It’s not something they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,575
Posted By LarrySellerz

Leather handlebar tape

Hey guys, I just got a bike delivered (wabi classic single speed) and I paid for the “leather” tape because it sounded cool. Bike comes and the tape feels like it’s irritating my hands. I suspect a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,775
Posted By LarrySellerz

the point of my post was when buying speed,...

the point of my post was when buying speed, position change>>>tires>wheels>>> upgrading other components to be lighter to get the most bang for your buck.

my claim about the gp5k is that they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,315
Posted By LarrySellerz

In the crash at 8:55 you told us to watch neither...

In the crash at 8:55 you told us to watch neither party was looking. Just pay attention and you’ll be fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,775
Posted By LarrySellerz

While it could just be a cope from people who...

While it could just be a cope from people who spent a bunch of $, in groups the faster wheels and tires can also help with accelerations/accordion effect and be the difference between riding with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,775
Posted By LarrySellerz

The most bang for your buck changes to your bike...

The most bang for your buck changes to your bike are as follows.

position change: if youre able to get more aerodynamic by changing the cockpit without losing comfort, this is the fastest change...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 12,473
Posted By LarrySellerz

Problem with Trek is that the logo isn’t large...

Problem with Trek is that the logo isn’t large enough. They should come out with a larger design that uses up some of the blank real estate, that way people know it’s a Trek when they see it.

real...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,498
Posted By LarrySellerz

what was your ratio/gear inch for the brevet...

what was your ratio/gear inch for the brevet thing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,498
Posted By LarrySellerz

The gears and chain, derailleurs are part of the...

The gears and chain, derailleurs are part of the system too, but I don’t want to argue semantics.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,498
Posted By LarrySellerz

I contend that you two want to disagree with me...

I contend that you two want to disagree with me to the point of lying to yourselves that you’ve never had drivechain issues. Single speeds are preferable in that respect, heck it’s the main benefit....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,403
Posted By LarrySellerz

Try using some sandpaper maybe, or some...

Try using some sandpaper maybe, or some scotchbrite. I’d go with like 100 or 200 grit
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,498
Posted By LarrySellerz

you’ve never had issues with your drivechain?...

you’ve never had issues with your drivechain? What kind of bikes do you ride lol.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,498
Posted By LarrySellerz

Ever been riding along, having a good time, and...

Ever been riding along, having a good time, and then you go to switch gears and stuff starts rubbing and making noise, chain starts dropping/skipping, and eventually none of the gears work that well...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By LarrySellerz

lol I would expect the competition to be fierce...

lol I would expect the competition to be fierce for the senior olympics bike races. It’s almost a meme, the retired guy who just spends all day riding bikes, maybe has not the greatest family life,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,667
Posted By LarrySellerz

I don’t use the slime, never tried it, seems...

I don’t use the slime, never tried it, seems messy but it’s sold for a reason so it must work…

Higher pressures are safer for punctures, because too low of a pressure can lead to “pinch flats.”...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,667
Posted By LarrySellerz

Elephant in the room is that ai has succeeded in...

Elephant in the room is that ai has succeeded in killing google’s search function, and you’re getting ai bs as the “suggested answer” or whatever it’s called to your search query.

Tire pressure is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

Ooh the rim is totally fine.

Ooh the rim is totally fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,601
Posted By LarrySellerz

Resonance danger

Hey guys, have you ever had your bike start to vibrate rhythmically? Normally I’ve seen this when riding without hands, and the handlebars start to shake and can quickly escalate into something...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

at the risk of sounding conceited, one can say a...

at the risk of sounding conceited, one can say a lot of bad things about me, but not that I have below average intelligence. You could argue that I am crazy or unhinged, but I’m not stupid.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

Just FYI people who have looked into it generally...

Just FYI people who have looked into it generally think they are housed in Sector 4 just south of Groom Lake, it is near area 51. Read about Bob Lazar/Project Aquarius for further info, although much...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

It all makes sense. I didn't have a new tire at...

It all makes sense. I didn't have a new tire at work. but intended to go to the bike shop from work today and pick up a bike and was going to buy a tire there. I remembered my parents house after I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

relatable. I don’t like longer than the 60s...

relatable.

I don’t like longer than the 60s cause I’m paranoid they will break off and I think they look kinda silly, but I keep getting burned by unexpected deeper wheels. I’ve been thinking of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

you know, lots of people ride back tires until...

you know, lots of people ride back tires until they start killing tubes. Looks can be deceiving. Some people even think that tire manufacturers deliberately design tires to start showing noticeable...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

I was merely asking how far people have ridden on...

I was merely asking how far people have ridden on a flat tire, 6.5 miles is for me a new record
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,449
Posted By LarrySellerz

I mean I rode home on the flat tire and fixed the...

I mean I rode home on the flat tire and fixed the rim in less than a minute, so my lived experience tells me to trust my judgement
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