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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,572
Posted By tomato coupe

Actually, it would waste a lot less time if some...

Actually, it would waste a lot less time if some posters didn't start a multitude of threads asking silly questions.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 455
Posted By tomato coupe

That's your garage?

That's your garage?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,572
Posted By tomato coupe

It could be a quantum mechanics thing -- your...

It could be a quantum mechanics thing -- your superposition of hand positions collapses to the "hood" state when he glances at you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, you should go out and buy all new stuff ......

Yeah, you should go out and buy all new stuff ... tomorrow today right now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,572
Posted By tomato coupe

wut ??

wut ??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 393
Posted By tomato coupe

The most important factor is the quality of the...

The most important factor is the quality of the air you put in your tires. I prefer Silca air, with CeramicSpeed a close second. You definitely want to avoid SRAM air -- it's just re-labelled...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By tomato coupe

Raam

Just encountered a RAAM rider climbing La Veta Pass. Ouch.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 882
Posted By tomato coupe

It’s quite an advantage to be at 4W/kg before you...

It’s quite an advantage to be at 4W/kg before you even start to pedal.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 882
Posted By tomato coupe

What you encountered was the anti-particle of a...

What you encountered was the anti-particle of a retro grouch, which is known as a neo grouch. Retro grouches and neo grouches annihilate each upon contact with a burst of energy. Luckily, both types...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,572
Posted By tomato coupe

I always do that if I catch the glance of a...

I always do that if I catch the glance of a young, attractive female cyclist. Are you a young, attractive female rider?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

What happened to putting them in the sun for 15...

What happened to putting them in the sun for 15 minutes to get them ready to go?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 455
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

That’s fine, but I thought the whole point of the...

That’s fine, but I thought the whole point of the thread was that the OP discovered a way that made mounting tires a lot easier. In that case, why mount them twice?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

People have different experiences with almost all...

People have different experiences with almost all aspects of cycling, and one of the main purposes of this forum is to hear about those different experiences. I'm sorry if that upsets you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

Ii's not a contradiction -- it's just a different...

Ii's not a contradiction -- it's just a different experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 180
Posted By tomato coupe

If you're buying new tires anyway, and your...

If you're buying new tires anyway, and your present wheels are tubeless compatible, it will be cheap and easy to try tubeless. You can always go back to tubes if it doesn't work out for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

I've got both types, but never noticed any...

I've got both types, but never noticed any difference in maintenance.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 314
Posted By tomato coupe

In that mode, do the front and rear shifts happen...

In that mode, do the front and rear shifts happen simultaneously?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

I don't see the point of initially mounting new...

I don't see the point of initially mounting new tires on the old wheels. You've just discovered a useful tip (warming the tires) that makes them easier to mount, so why not just mount the tires on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,916
Posted By tomato coupe

Ummmmmm ... no.

Ummmmmm ... no.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,784
Posted By tomato coupe

Good to know ...

Good to know ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

It’s time for someone to post the video of the...

It’s time for someone to post the video of the (track?) cyclist trying to power a toaster long enough to toast a slice of bread.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

Pretty good FTP.

Pretty good FTP.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

The tire will get stretched while you're riding...

The tire will get stretched while you're riding around on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

A photo would be helpful if you want any useful...

A photo would be helpful if you want any useful feedback.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,916
Posted By tomato coupe

grease + grit = paste

grease + grit = paste
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,810
Posted By tomato coupe

Maybe I missed it, but where does one go to test...

Maybe I missed it, but where does one go to test ride a Canyon?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,243
Posted By tomato coupe

Laces on cycling shoes ???

Laces on cycling shoes ???
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 625
Posted By tomato coupe

Why would you mount them on old wheels now, and...

Why would you mount them on old wheels now, and then wait another month before you mount them on your carbon wheels?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

There's nothing at all misleading about that...

There's nothing at all misleading about that statement -- it was discussed in subsequent posts that the problem arises from the high pressure and the decreased efficacy of sealants under high...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

But, you’ve now basically fallen back to that old...

But, you’ve now basically fallen back to that old argument of “my experience invalidates yours.” Why aren’t both experiences valid?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

But, some of us have experienced issues with...

But, some of us have experienced issues with sealant when used with narrow, high pressure road tires. Isn't that useful information for other cyclists that might be considering a switch to road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,292
Posted By tomato coupe

With all due respect, making silly predictions is...

With all due respect, making silly predictions is not thinking outside the box.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,292
Posted By tomato coupe

Did someone challenge you to dream up silly...

Did someone challenge you to dream up silly reasons why derailleur technology will suddenly reverse course?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 967
Posted By tomato coupe

Poaching is such a pejorative term. I prefer...

Poaching is such a pejorative term. I prefer pirating -- it sounds happy and fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

You may eliminate some "tried it, no thanks"...

You may eliminate some "tried it, no thanks" situations, but you'd also eliminate some "it works well enough for me" situations. For instance, even though I no longer use tubeless for narrow, higher...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 967
Posted By tomato coupe

Over $10,000 will get you a free entry into most...

Over $10,000 will get you a free entry into most events, as long as you wear an expensive jersey, are a member of the ADA, and know the secret handshake.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, definitely. Ironically, you might actually...

Yeah, definitely. Ironically, you might actually need to put more sealant in high pressure narrow tires, because you lose a lot of sealant before the pressure drops enough to let it do its job.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,360
Posted By tomato coupe

The deer urine is for hunting??? Oh crap. I guess...

The deer urine is for hunting??? Oh crap. I guess that's why I've been dropping everyone so easily lately.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

Why not?

Why not?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 967
Posted By tomato coupe

I think that's a question for the organizers.

I think that's a question for the organizers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

I was just recounting my experience with...

I was just recounting my experience with narrow(er) tubeless -- the original motivation really isn't relevant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,292
Posted By tomato coupe

Probably because your opinions are misinformed...

Probably because your opinions are misinformed and they're being used in an attempt to support prior silly statements.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,050
Posted By tomato coupe

You really need to get your facts straight. As...

You really need to get your facts straight. As stated, they were not charged with lewd behavior ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,292
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, the cycling industry is continuing down the...

Yeah, the cycling industry is continuing down the path to electronic shifting because they have read that people on online forums think it's inevitable.

You're wasting a lot of spaghetti and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

25 mm at 80-85 psi.

25 mm at 80-85 psi.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,114
Posted By tomato coupe

This is my experience. I gave up on tubeless for...

This is my experience. I gave up on tubeless for narrower, higher pressure tires because punctures often just resulted in sealant showers. For wider tires, however, tubeless works as advertised.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,810
Posted By tomato coupe

Only if you're racing against him and he's...

Only if you're racing against him and he's planning his tactics.
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