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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,955
Posted By t2p

can you expand / add to the 6 mile loop ? or...

can you expand / add to the 6 mile loop ? or maybe a different spot ?

There is a nice paved path / 5 mile loop around a scenic lake in a county park relatively close to my house. I can expand it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 259
Posted By t2p

this is a custom frame (with significant head...

this is a custom frame (with significant head tube) - but note the long steerer with spacers and positive rise stem to get the handlebar up
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 259
Posted By t2p

I would also consider modifying the fit of the...

I would also consider modifying the fit of the current bike

the current setup is so bad I would first attempt to get it into the ballpark (so-to-speak) and get a few rides in before any new bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

gonna give you credit for 30 mph actually...

gonna give you credit for 30 mph

actually passed two e-bikes this past weekend … their batteries ran down - and just before the only grade on the entire trail :) :) :)
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27,778
Views: 3,573,275
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,404
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

according to alltrails - it is a moderate climb...

according to alltrails - it is a moderate climb and should take 4 hours and 39 minutes

refreshments and rest areas are located at strategic points of the trail

:) :) :)


( j k of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 132
Posted By t2p

I don’t have the answer - but I have an older...

I don’t have the answer - but I have an older bike (2017) with SRAM Force 160 front / 140 rear

front brake is fairly strong - rear is not as strong :(

so I considered going to 160 on the rear...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 276
Posted By t2p

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don’t know about the current group - but going back around 10 years a number of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

Quote: Originally Posted by indyfabz Nope....

Quote:
Originally Posted by indyfabz
Nope. That was the Pine Creek Trail in NE PA. But a forum member once posted a photo of a bear on the GAP.

I’m not surprised. I remember the areas above and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

somehow the Steelers are 3-0

somehow the Steelers are 3-0
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets BBOTD. I'd...

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
BBOTD. I'd go anywhere with Fraulein wrong-side
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 49,558
Posted By t2p

recommend falling on the left / non drive side ...

recommend falling on the left / non drive side

and don’t stick out your arm - can brake wrist / arm / collarbone … head can then take the hit … for me it’s just my cerebellum - as the Ramones...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 49,558
Posted By t2p

what type spacer(s) ? moving the caliper a...

what type spacer(s) ?

moving the caliper a slight bit not an option ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 201
Posted By t2p

??? maybe a Panaracer Pasela 650b x 1.75 -...

???

maybe a Panaracer Pasela 650b x 1.75 - Pasela has tread - but that tire would not be one of my top choices and could be around 44 mm mounted (?)

you don’t want knobs - but the Conti Terra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 201
Posted By t2p

steel drum tests are not useless

steel drum tests are not useless
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,328
Posted By t2p

remember the time when you taught me to clean the...

remember the time when you taught me to clean the wood chipper ?


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By t2p

for me it’s primarily 90’s bikes the thin...

for me it’s primarily 90’s bikes

the thin walls on the lightweight bars (145 g EA70 Answer Hyperlite etc for example) don’t take kindly to misuse … and same with many of the carbon bars from that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By t2p

not a problem - one side remains and still looks...

not a problem - one side remains and still looks good

smh
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By t2p

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in addition to the Coda (mentioned in prev post) - Jamis also offers the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 635
Posted By t2p

definitely - especially for the short punchy...

definitely - especially for the short punchy stuff !
Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,351
Posted By t2p

large / long sections of roads in the mountains...

large / long sections of roads in the mountains of yosemite have no guardrails

gave me the creeps :(
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

summer job at an industrial park owner of...

summer job at an industrial park

owner of the industrial park also had a business in the park including small office

one time told his son who basically ran the shop floor : “want more money...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

liked you more when you were biking :)

liked you more when you were biking :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,328
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,475
Posted By t2p

did your doc use tubed or tubeless ?

did your doc use tubed or tubeless ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By t2p

great find ! at many estate sales they will...

great find !

at many estate sales they will discount heavily toward the end … example starting early afternoon (1:00 pm or so) … last or only day … sometimes as much as 75% off

have a number of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 400
Posted By t2p

Johnny Bench lived on Kroger Avenue at one time ...

Johnny Bench lived on Kroger Avenue at one time

just sayin …
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-19-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By t2p

yikes we’ve had a few coyote sightings this...

yikes

we’ve had a few coyote sightings this year - but no attacks (fortunately !)

do you have a fav section of the GAP ?

I like the sections near Ohiopyle including to / from Connellsville...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,404
Posted By t2p

wowwhattashot !!!

wowwhattashot !!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By t2p

similar here - although I can / will brake from...

similar here - although I can / will brake from the hoods

prefer flat bar for single track - especially for descents

some of this can be attributed to the bar width - ? - my 40mm bar too...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By t2p

G-One RS is a terrific tire in the speed...

G-One RS is a terrific tire in the speed department - but not so much in other areas

the 40 mm G-One RS might be around 38 mm (carcass) - which translates to around 1.5 “ tire

1.5” tire would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,389
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 269,321
Posted By t2p

I like ! Maxxis DTH 2.15 is one good option...

I like !

Maxxis DTH 2.15 is one good option - available in tan wall, dark tan wall, black wall. All would look great on this bike. ( note: regular tan wall versions are a challenge to find)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,404
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,404
Posted By t2p

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well of course it’s a cat - didn’t need a plate to inform me
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,404
Posted By t2p

nice ! have RH NP on one bike - and will...

nice !

have RH NP on one bike - and will have them on another bike (hopefully for next year)

they also measured around 41 mm initial install - have grown a very small amount since then
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

same here currently avoiding the crushed...

same here

currently avoiding the crushed limestone paths and dirt roads - dust bowls

there was a chance for some rain near Meyersdale though … hmmm maybe a ride near there on the gap
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

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welcome mrs abshipp to the quick club !

this is my massaged quick 1 -...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,449
Posted By t2p

that’s a (another) reason to have multiple bikes

that’s a (another) reason to have multiple bikes
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5,629
Views: 946,404
Posted By t2p

is that the xoxo ? looks sweet … what size...

is that the xoxo ?

looks sweet … what size wheels ?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27,778
Views: 3,573,275
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By t2p

and on … have a soft spot for workmate stuff...

and on …

have a soft spot for workmate stuff - still recall when the first workmate appeared … great design - and great story

I’m more an accumulator than a collector - (too) many times can’t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By t2p

Originally Posted by southpier for ideas &...

Originally Posted by southpier
for ideas & intellectual stimulation, read the development of the Black & DeckerWorkmate.

they're too heavy for bike transport, but may get your creativity satiated...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

wth was that ? I think the Falcons had less...

wth was that ?

I think the Falcons had less than 10% chance to win that game sometime toward the end

Siriani - did he apologize for the 3rd down call ? how about SB - catch the ball !

smh
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

that’s a sweet setup - and on a unique bike - two...

that’s a sweet setup - and on a unique bike - two thumbs up

do you recall the BB width ? prob narrower than common 122.5 often used on those old cranks (triples) BITD … ?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5,829
Views: 144,537
Posted By t2p

wow looks awesome … great photos ...

wow looks awesome … great photos

’considered a challenging route’ … ‘difficulty: hard’ … ‘difficulty : strenuous’ … translation: this hike will be rough :)


sheesh some of the ‘moderate’...
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