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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 299
Posted By urbanknight

If only Campagnolo made fishing equipment.

If only Campagnolo made fishing equipment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 299
Posted By urbanknight

Looking at their site, they sell Ascend,...

Looking at their site, they sell Ascend, Mongoose, and Huffy. The latter two are common in big box stores (including Walmart), and I don't know anything about Ascend. Heck, it's another outdoor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,045
Posted By urbanknight

This guy was not interested in leaving the trail...

This guy was not interested in leaving the trail despite two mountain bikes thumping downhill toward it. I came up with the brilliant idea to throw a rock to bounce a couple feet in front of it to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 210
Posted By urbanknight

Yeah, that wasn't even the intended route but...

Yeah, that wasn't even the intended route but they altered it due to flooding on some of the (more enjoyable) roads. I drove some of the bypassed roads the day before and the day after the event, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 342
Posted By urbanknight

I actually have a small ultrasonic cleaner. What...

I actually have a small ultrasonic cleaner. What kind of lube is recommended?
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 709
Posted By urbanknight

21 miles each way with a fair amount of elevation...

21 miles each way with a fair amount of elevation gain, but I would only do it twice a week and drive clothes and supplies in between so I didn't have to carry much more than my keys with me. It also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 233
Posted By urbanknight

How quickly does the wheel come to a stop? Rear...

How quickly does the wheel come to a stop? Rear wheels on the bike do not spin for as long as fronts. Beyond that, the bearings in those stock wheels aren't the best. Also, it's sometimes possible to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,474
Posted By urbanknight

You already responded to that comment, nearly a...

You already responded to that comment, nearly a year ago. :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 570
Posted By urbanknight

I find Tifosi to be a good balance of price and...

I find Tifosi to be a good balance of price and features. Lenses are somewhat personal, but I like to have a transitional "photochromic" lens for days where the cloud cover is expected to vary. High...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 342
Posted By urbanknight

Is this not a problem with SRAM or Campy?

Is this not a problem with SRAM or Campy?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 342
Posted By urbanknight

It might be getting gunked up and need to be...

It might be getting gunked up and need to be flushed. Try this, but my experience is that this is a temporary solution and will need to be repeated with increasing frequency until you finally give up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,237
Posted By urbanknight

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,246
Posted By urbanknight

Just one newbie responding and it's their first...

Just one newbie responding and it's their first post, so I assume it's an effort to build post count to remove restrictions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 594
Posted By urbanknight

This is where certain measurements tend to become...

This is where certain measurements tend to become more important. I have long thighs but short shins, which makes me require a LOT of setback for the saddle and I won't buy a bike with more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,237
Posted By urbanknight

We're in the same club. Back when I was a teen...

We're in the same club. Back when I was a teen racing and training my heart out, I couldn't afford fancy carbon aero wheels. Now that I'm just riding for fitness and fun, I can afford them, so I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,600
Posted By urbanknight

For tubular tires, as long as the rider...

For tubular tires, as long as the rider wanted/needed to.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,237
Posted By urbanknight

That's pretty much what made me decide to just...

That's pretty much what made me decide to just choose one pair and stick with it. Choosing the ones that "look pro" is probably the most vain decision I have ever made, but all else seemed equal. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,237
Posted By urbanknight

I started swapping between 2 wheelsets (one 32mm...

I started swapping between 2 wheelsets (one 32mm deep and under 1400g, the other 56mm deep and ~1600g) and eventually realized I frequently forgot which ones I had on, even when it was windy. Now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 283
Posted By urbanknight

My first thought was also that you may somehow...

My first thought was also that you may somehow have a lockring for a 12t cog. Happened to me before when I naively swapped cassettes but kept the lockring and then sold the other cassette (11t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 490
Posted By urbanknight

I get it from walking around all day, but...

I get it from walking around all day, but generally not on the bike. Stretches help a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By urbanknight

Yep, if you're really looking to get some easier...

Yep, if you're really looking to get some easier gears, this will make a noticeable difference, and you're apparently getting a new crankset anyway. 36 to 34 is such a small difference, I wouldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

There are more cogs on the rear, hydraulic brakes...

There are more cogs on the rear, hydraulic brakes are heavier, batteries for electronic shifting, and probably some other things I'm not thinking about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,257
Posted By urbanknight

Helmets. They have only improved my riding...

Helmets. They have only improved my riding experience 4 times in 33 years, but well worth it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 999
Posted By urbanknight

Yeah I get it. I considered getting them because...

Yeah I get it. I considered getting them because the graphics are subtle enough to match any jersey. I'm not worried about what people think either, but I just don't feel like people coming up and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 999
Posted By urbanknight

I have now (thank you) and it’s much more my...

I have now (thank you) and it’s much more my style, though it should be noticed that the Primal Wear bibs referenced in this thread are specifically Dark Side of the Moon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 999
Posted By urbanknight

The size chart is spot on to me. For jerseys,...

The size chart is spot on to me. For jerseys, probably focus on the weight range if you have a gut, and on the chest measurement if you're thin. The fit guide tells you how each will feel within that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 999
Posted By urbanknight

Most of theirs have a "chamois guide" that makes...

Most of theirs have a "chamois guide" that makes claims of how long they are comfortable to ride in. How they determine this and how consistent it is with the consumers, I have no idea, especially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/610x335/img_0143_43fdfff93f8f554bb93ba770584eeebdebbabcb7.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

Sorry, but that's as much apples to oranges as...

Sorry, but that's as much apples to oranges as any.

But let's look at the Ritchey for a moment. The Road Logic frame has changed very little over time (so getting closer to an apples to apples...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 826
Posted By urbanknight

Better to start too light than too heavy, but...

Better to start too light than too heavy, but basically however long your muscles/rear end/cardio can take. Rest in between rides also has an impact on that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

To be fair, genejockey was addressing my specific...

To be fair, genejockey was addressing my specific point about the cost of entry. That would mean we're comparing entry level bikes, and I think the $315/$800 comparison is fair.

To be fair for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

Agreed, and that’s why it’s so hard to compare....

Agreed, and that’s why it’s so hard to compare. To my point, a person getting into cycling today can’t get a mass produced steel frame with 5 speed Tourney downtube shifters in a regular bike shop,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

OK, but I don’t know of any that are “free” with...

OK, but I don’t know of any that are “free” with a 1 year contract, and even contracts are significantly more than back then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

My main point is that it's hard to compare since...

My main point is that it's hard to compare since it's really apples to oranges. Your cell phone example makes sense, but it's not the whole story Those cell phones went down in price until they were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,105
Posted By urbanknight

Interesting to see the technology comparison. The...

Interesting to see the technology comparison. The catch is the older technology isn't really available in the same way that it was before. That means the entry point or basement cost goes up. Of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,458
Posted By urbanknight

You're killin' me., Smalls!

You're killin' me., Smalls!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,458
Posted By urbanknight

You'll likely never see me without cleats even...

You'll likely never see me without cleats even when commuting, but I have also seen people pass me on organized 100 mile rides wearing tennis shoes, so whatever works for you works for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 976
Posted By urbanknight

My prime was when I was a teen and I could do the...

My prime was when I was a teen and I could do the flying 200m in the high 13's which put me at about 33mph. I don't sprint now for health reasons, but I'll say I have more endurance but less speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,914
Posted By urbanknight

It's ok, the UCI knows that the real aero gains...

It's ok, the UCI knows that the real aero gains are in the socks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By urbanknight

I have had these for almost a year now and love...

I have had these for almost a year now and love them. I chose them for the reflective sidewalls, but the performance and ride quality have been good too. I can only compare them on my gravel bike to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 364
Posted By urbanknight

When I was racing, the Bell Razor was the hot new...

When I was racing, the Bell Razor was the hot new aerodynamic helmet. My parents felt it didn't have enough coverage/protection and bought me an Image Pro instead. I'm sure that's why I never made it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 567
Posted By urbanknight

You're taking a bike with a low BB and making it...

You're taking a bike with a low BB and making it even lower? :foo:

Crit racers do that as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 567
Posted By urbanknight

I would think Q factor and crank length would be...

I would think Q factor and crank length would be best determined by fit rather than pedal strike. Otherwise just ride the shortest cranks with the narrowest Q factor that you can stand. Roads are not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,894
Posted By urbanknight

When I race at the velodrome, any time someone...

When I race at the velodrome, any time someone asked for last minute advice before a race, the reply would be "Go fast. Turn left."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,894
Posted By urbanknight

"This will be a recovery pace ride" - every...

"This will be a recovery pace ride" - every elitist roadie ever


Agreed, I'm glad this one was resurrected.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 533
Posted By urbanknight

I would say also consider your peripheral vision...

I would say also consider your peripheral vision and neck flexibility.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 533
Posted By urbanknight

Plenty of people do it (for similar reasons as...

Plenty of people do it (for similar reasons as you state) and are fine with it. Only one way to find out if you like it or not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,520
Posted By urbanknight

No, not really, but if I say it enough on this...

No, not really, but if I say it enough on this forum maybe it will come true.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,568
Posted By urbanknight

Tour de Palm Springs ...

Tour de Palm Springs
https://youtu.be/kO9Ynh-V5NQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 531
Posted By urbanknight

Many of the off brands in the rain forest are...

Many of the off brands in the rain forest are calling presta valves "French valves" now. I don't know why.
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