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Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

In my latest tire purchase, Lorgun was the...

In my latest tire purchase, Lorgun was the cheapest I could find for Pirelli tubeless, even with shipping cost factored in. Delivery time was quicker than I expected, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Damnit. My daughter smashed her thumb in a...

Damnit. My daughter smashed her thumb in a doorway last night. She says it still hurts a lot today, and wants to make a trip to Urgent Care for an x-ray after school today. This is going to put a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

He clearly knows exactly what buttons to push to...

He clearly knows exactly what buttons to push to get what he wants. Good boy!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I have been bitten by cats, in anger, way more...

I have been bitten by cats, in anger, way more often than dogs.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

My cats have made me bleed a lot more often than...

My cats have made me bleed a lot more often than my dogs.

Zero burglars (or other people with malicious intent) are scared off by the sound of a cat meowing, or sitting silently in the window.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I don't have dogs, but I do have these two lumpy...

I don't have dogs, but I do have these two lumpy rugs...
https://i.imgur.com/kvq9R91.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Glad he's doing well. Of the people I know...

Glad he's doing well.

Of the people I know who are vax'd and have tested positive, their symptoms have all been pretty mild.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

That's what you call a "keeper", right...

That's what you call a "keeper", right there.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I love that. It all when out the window for me...

I love that. It all when out the window for me when I bought my latest bike, which is Campy-equipped. The shifting action is different enough from Shimano that I often end up pushing the wrong...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Agree 100% on the comfort of the 7800 levers...

Agree 100% on the comfort of the 7800 levers compared with earlier versions. 7900s were the same (or very similar) shape and comfort, but the 7800s shifting is better.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Can you get that in a ride-on version?

Can you get that in a ride-on version?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Yep. I had my project to a point where it looked...

Yep. I had my project to a point where it looked like it was close to done, until I realized that the list of stuff I still needed was about as long as the stuff I already had....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

That was my experience, too. For my retro build...

That was my experience, too. For my retro build project, the only thing I didn't buy was the headset. Stem, bars, and crankset I bought twice. I should probably sell the first stuff, but I'm lazy....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

That's certainly true here.

That's certainly true here.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Welcome to the club. Don't forget to order the...

Welcome to the club. Don't forget to order the t-shirt.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

It really deserves to get more love than it is...

It really deserves to get more love than it is currently getting.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Not always. I live in a suburb of Los Angeles....

Not always. I live in a suburb of Los Angeles. Technically, we are in an unincorporated community of Los Angeles County, not a City. As such, residents are allowed to keep animals that are prohibited...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Doesn't matter. The motor sucks on both.

Doesn't matter. The motor sucks on both.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Until the Storck showed up last December, the...

Until the Storck showed up last December, the Time was my only road bike, and was getting used for everything. Since adding the Storck to my stable last Dec, the Time has become my trainer bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

The LBS that I bought mine from still sells the...

The LBS that I bought mine from still sells the brand. Everyone I've known who rides one really likes it. Personally, I think my old Time handles better in corners than my Storck.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Thanks. I've made some minor improvements to the...

Thanks. I've made some minor improvements to the area since that pic, but the Zwift rig is the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

The Apple TV starts up pretty quickly. I've been...

The Apple TV starts up pretty quickly. I've been pretty happy with it. The only time I have issues is when I'm not getting a strong enough WiFi signal in the garage. My setup......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

It only matters if you give a damn about high...

It only matters if you give a damn about high resolution quality during your workout. I don't. The Apple TV device (mine isn't even the "4K" model) serves my needs just fine at 1080p. Best of all,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Alternately, an Apple TV, a decent-size computer...

Alternately, an Apple TV, a decent-size computer monitor, and a crap load of box fans will also get the job done.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I feel less new now that I get it. In kind of an...

I feel less new now that I get it. In kind of an icky way.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Nope. That said, Texas is even closer to the...

Nope. That said, Texas is even closer to the pointy end of the D1 rankings than the Vols are. I'm a big fan of the Texas coach, however.

Top of the list for my kid is a small D3 in OR.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

If it's any consolation, the school at the top of...

If it's any consolation, the school at the top of her list shares the same colors as the Vols.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Please help me get it. What the hell are you...

Please help me get it. What the hell are you talking about?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

As I commented recently in this thread, I haven't...

As I commented recently in this thread, I haven't been able to throw as hard as her since she was 13. Partly because I was never a throwing-sport athlete and my mechanics are mediocre, partly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Actually, she didn't. It was a bit off the end...

Actually, she didn't. It was a bit off the end of the bat, and only went about 215'. Her full squared-up power is around 260'. That said, I love that her swing produces miss-hits that go yard. :)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

A few of reasons why I won't. Although she has...

A few of reasons why I won't. Although she has had serious interest from a few D1 college coaches, she doesn't want to live the regimented, high-demand lifestyle of a D1 athlete. Some young...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I guess that's one big difference between the two...

I guess that's one big difference between the two versions of the game. In fastpitch, for the girls blessed with speed, bunting can be a serious offensive weapon. My daughter, however, is not one of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Is bunting a thing at all in slow-pitch? For...

Is bunting a thing at all in slow-pitch? For fastpitch, it's an important part of the game.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

If it's below 40F, I'm staying on the couch.

If it's below 40F, I'm staying on the couch.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Does BillyD's team play fastpitch or slow-pitch?...

Does BillyD's team play fastpitch or slow-pitch? If it's slow-pitch, both teams will probably struggle with hitting the other team's style of pitching. I suspect the girls will adapt quicker,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I only managed to get on my bike once this...

I only managed to get on my bike once this weekend for a quick SS MTB ride. However, I did get to watch my daughter play her first softball tournament of the fall season with her 18U team. She was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I am not a fan of this. Meanwhile, go Braves! ...

I am not a fan of this. Meanwhile, go Braves!

- Dodgers fan
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

"I don't get why people say the Tour de France is...

"I don't get why people say the Tour de France is hard. You just sit there and move your legs up and down." I don't remember exactly where I heard this said, but the guy was not being sarcastic at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Probably good advice.

Probably good advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

What are you being charged with?

What are you being charged with?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Clearly, she didn't pay attention to your...

Clearly, she didn't pay attention to your excellent card flipping skills. Instead of complaining, she should have given you a high-5 or a fist bump.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

One of my best friends is an independent iT guy. ...

One of my best friends is an independent iT guy. He talks frequently about problems caused by "ID-10-T" users, and "knob actuator error" issues. He gets paid a lot of money for turning things off...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Dug? ...

Dug?
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJGeM1K_CjGgpLkwXMPs2vRag2j2hh-T9orw&usqp=CAU
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Imbisols.

Imbisols.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

That particular person probably would.

That particular person probably would.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

My favorite social media post this week was "Vote...

My favorite social media post this week was "Vote out the imbisol". The irony is delicious.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Around us, the default is the heavier plastic...

Around us, the default is the heavier plastic bags that they charge you for. You have to ask for paper.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

Wow. That's crazy.

Wow. That's crazy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

It's a little-known fact that some animals are...

It's a little-known fact that some animals are solar powered, and need to sleep in the sun to recharge.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11,268
Views: 348,105
Posted By Eric F

I wouldn't go down that road. There is a ball of...

I wouldn't go down that road. There is a ball of fire behind the trees up ahead.
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