Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Eric F
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.12 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,367
Posted By Eric F

Speakers...Klipsch KG series?

Speakers...Klipsch KG series?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 564
Posted By Eric F

Unfortunately, even at my best and lightest, my...

Unfortunately, even at my best and lightest, my engine wasn't good enough to haul my ass uphill with you little mountain goats. These days, stupid me is now doing gravel racing, which is never flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 564
Posted By Eric F

Damnit. You don't need to use THAT adjective!!

Damnit. You don't need to use THAT adjective!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 564
Posted By Eric F

So...what's this big picture that only you are...

So...what's this big picture that only you are enlightened enough to see?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 564
Posted By Eric F

Why does someone need to be a pro to want to...

Why does someone need to be a pro to want to climb faster? For me, the challenge of climbing at my limits is part of the game of cycling. Improvements in my climbing speed/efficiency are meaningful...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 564
Posted By Eric F

Reviewing Strava data, it looks like climbs with...

Reviewing Strava data, it looks like climbs with grades above 5%, riding at a threshold effort, my VAM is 800-850 (2625-2790 ft/hr). Occasionally, I'll get into the upper 800s, but nothing sustained...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 650
Posted By Eric F

I bought a bike. Then, piece by piece, I...

I bought a bike. Then, piece by piece, I replaced everything...including the frame. I can rebuild the original bike, exactly the way I bought it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 650
Posted By Eric F

Some things get shipped to our house. Some get...

Some things get shipped to our house. Some get shipped to my office.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 176
Posted By Eric F

I've found that a moderately-stiff dry brush...

I've found that a moderately-stiff dry brush works pretty well, in most cases. I haven't yet found a situation where I've needed to resort to solvents. Maybe I've been lucky.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,301
Posted By Eric F

I see your point. I'm not sure I completely...

I see your point. I'm not sure I completely agree, but I understand your intent, and I don't feel compelled to argue minutiae.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 548
Posted By Eric F

I'm glad it worked out for you. Look at it this...

I'm glad it worked out for you. Look at it this way - you just improved your knowledge about bikes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 71
Posted By Eric F

With the budget and brands you're talking about,...

With the budget and brands you're talking about, they're all going to be good bikes, and perform pretty similarly. A more important consideration might be which one is going to come with the best...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,301
Posted By Eric F

When the story about Lance blew wide open, and...

When the story about Lance blew wide open, and his TdF titles were stripped, he was already past his racing days. By then, there was no longer a relationship between Lance and Trek. A boycott...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,301
Posted By Eric F

In what way do you see Trek the same as...

In what way do you see Trek the same as McDonald's? I spelled out why I don't agree with the comparison.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 71
Posted By Eric F

IMO, you can't really go wrong with any of those...

IMO, you can't really go wrong with any of those choices (my personal choice would be the Trek, but they are subjective reasons that might not be applicable to anyone else). A higher price point...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,301
Posted By Eric F

Nonsense. McDonald's doesn't serve anything that...

Nonsense. McDonald's doesn't serve anything that can be considered among the highest-quality in the world. McD's thrives on being fast, low-cost, and consistent. In many types of bike racing,...
Forum: Southern California
04-29-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,894
Views: 369,533
Posted By Eric F

Sunday...Belgian Waffle Ride (Wafer version). I...

Sunday...Belgian Waffle Ride (Wafer version). I rode this year's event with a good friend (Mike) who I've been riding and racing with since the '90s. On recent rides together, we have been very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,391
Posted By Eric F

Did you expect something else from bikes intended...

Did you expect something else from bikes intended to be ridden in the dirt?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

Go with whatever works for you. I might have to...

Go with whatever works for you. I might have to check out the Clif chews. I like the Skratch ones, but agree that the packaging leaves a little to be desired.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

I've found that high-carb drink mix is beneficial...

I've found that high-carb drink mix is beneficial for me on any ride over 2 hours. I don't use "hydration" mixes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 548
Posted By Eric F

This ^^^ As others have also noted, it could...

This ^^^

As others have also noted, it could be a combination of things, including bent chainring or cog teeth, but the fact that it's related to going over a bump makes chain tension a most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

During long events/races, I find my body craving...

During long events/races, I find my body craving for something more substantial than gels and carb-loaded drinks around lunchtime. A protein bar has worked well for me to satisfy that craving. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

Awesome that you did the XL at Sea Otter! A cold...

Awesome that you did the XL at Sea Otter! A cold Coke in the last half of a long race/event is always a nice boost. At a gravel race in February, I said "I love you right now" to the nice lady...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

I have a long gravel race on Sunday, and I'll be...

I have a long gravel race on Sunday, and I'll be armed with 6 of my precious Clif Shots. It pains me to hit my last box that hard.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 37,445
Posted By Eric F

The Belgian Waffle Ride (San Marcos, CA) is...

The Belgian Waffle Ride (San Marcos, CA) is Sunday. I'm doing the 75mi "Wafer" route with one of my best friends. He and I are very evenly matched for fitness and skills right now, and I expect it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

My approach would be the same as any other long...

My approach would be the same as any other long ride/event - to fuel myself well before the ride, and be armed with stuff for steady/regular input of fuel during the ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

Finding what works for you (flavors and format)...

Finding what works for you (flavors and format) is important. So is finding out how your body reacts to those products during hard efforts. There are a lot of options out there.

For local rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,009
Posted By Eric F

I'm going to give those a try. I'm on my last...

I'm going to give those a try. I'm on my last box of the now-discontinued citrus flavor Clif Shot gels that have been my favorite for a long time.

For protein bars (which usually get used as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By Eric F

Maybe something like one of these?... ...

Maybe something like one of these?...
https://store.voler.com/products/1110821
https://www.pactimo.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/mens-mountain-bike-shorts-range-trail-midnight-navy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,391
Posted By Eric F

We have very different attitudes about bikes.

We have very different attitudes about bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,391
Posted By Eric F

For me, a "future project" is probably another...

For me, a "future project" is probably another bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,391
Posted By Eric F

Why not keep both, and optimize each one for...

Why not keep both, and optimize each one for different types of riding? N+1.

If I was forced to bear the unthinkable horror of having only one bike, it would be my gravel bike with two (or more)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,757
Posted By Eric F

I have over 6k miles on rim brake Enve SES 3.4...

I have over 6k miles on rim brake Enve SES 3.4 wheels that came with my road bike, that I bought used. Not sure how many miles the previous owner had, but he was an active racer, so probably quite a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 159
Posted By Eric F

Tires: Tufo Gravel Thundero 48

I've been very happy with my 40mm Thundero/Swampero combination, but I'm always interested to expand my knowledge base. The current trend on the gravel race scene is heading towards bigger tires,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Eric F

That ^ I also agree with getting new CL...

That ^

I also agree with getting new CL rotors. If that's out of your budget, 6B-CL adapters will work.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,760
Posted By Eric F

What I generally find with wider tires is more...

What I generally find with wider tires is more confidence (equates to more speed) when conditions get demanding. I can be less picky about my line, and have better grip for cornering on loose...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,760
Posted By Eric F

If you're only riding on one kind of surface, you...

If you're only riding on one kind of surface, you can optimize your tire selection for that surface. For me, gravel bike rides are always a mix of surfaces, and finding a tire that handles...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,760
Posted By Eric F

First ride on Tufo Thundero 48s last night, on a...

First ride on Tufo Thundero 48s last night, on a loop that mixes a wide range of demands. On pavement, they were slower to accelerate, but rolled fairly well considering their size, but felt a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 37,445
Posted By Eric F

Agreed, but what else would I do with my work day...

Agreed, but what else would I do with my work day if I didn't spend it on BF?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 428
Posted By Eric F

Do you need the brake lever closer to the...

Do you need the brake lever closer to the handlebar? If not, you don't need the screw. If you do, unscrew the one in the other lever, take it to your local hardware store, and see if you can find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By Eric F

Don't forget duct tape. Ya gotta have duct tape...

Don't forget duct tape. Ya gotta have duct tape handy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By Eric F

It sounds like it's working as it's supposed to. ...

It sounds like it's working as it's supposed to. When I'm installing a new cable, I thread all of the barrel adjusters on that cable about halfway in before pulling out the slack and tightening the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,136
Posted By Eric F

Which Whisky bars do you have? I have the Spano...

Which Whisky bars do you have? I have the Spano carbon on my gravel bike, and have found the flex to be a nice feature.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 37,445
Posted By Eric F

You seem to spend a fair amount of energy being...

You seem to spend a fair amount of energy being concerned about something you claim to not be concerned about. Why does it matter to you what sport other folks enjoy watching? No one is forcing you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By Eric F

If it works, cool. It sounds like there are still...

If it works, cool. It sounds like there are still some things that might not be totally correct, however. In the process, you hopefully learned more about your bike and can sort out similar issues in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 37,445
Posted By Eric F

I have zero tolerance for any more than a single...

I have zero tolerance for any more than a single 5mm spacer on top of my stem. My road bike is slammed and trimmed so there's no spacers. Resale value related to steerer length is not something I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By Eric F

This was going to be my suggestion, too. If you...

This was going to be my suggestion, too. If you can't get it to move the full range without a cable attached, there's something else going on that needs to be addressed first.

On a recent cable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 148,764
Posted By Eric F

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/Q49H-XGCWa3Fo...

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/Q49H-XGCWa3FoQ4coZJ5-sNSZKCDPqIc2t-68qUi6uM-2048x1536.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 37,445
Posted By Eric F

Understood. I don't get those same shivers.

Understood. I don't get those same shivers.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 37,445
Posted By Eric F

Ahh. I've never used cleat covers. I've also...

Ahh. I've never used cleat covers. I've also never had an issue with squeaking (X series).
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.