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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 07:03 PM
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Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

One man’s observation is another man’s hounding. ...

One man’s observation is another man’s hounding.

-datlas
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Yeah that’s my take, see above.

Yeah that’s my take, see above.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I think he is pointing out how your quoting...

I think he is pointing out how your quoting sometimes is dysfunctional.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Did Humbug go away angry or did he just go away??

Did Humbug go away angry or did he just go away??
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Just ordered the 2-pack GP5000 from Amazon. ...

Just ordered the 2-pack GP5000 from Amazon.

:bday:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

One observation on tire width, probably most know...

One observation on tire width, probably most know this, but how wide a tire measures out depends not only in the tire but the RIM. Most newer rims are wider and stretch the tire out more.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

That's not a bad price. Thanks.

That's not a bad price. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I believe this, but honestly there is more to a...

I believe this, but honestly there is more to a tire than low RR. There is something about "road feel" that is tough to quantitate which I find with these tires and not others. It's subtle and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

And YOU want to be my latex salesman?!?? ...

And YOU want to be my latex salesman?!??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkGSoqSMBw&pp=ygUpYW5kIHlvdSB3YW50IHRvIGJlIG15IGxhdGV4IHNhbGVzbWFuIGdpZiA%3D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Wiggle/Chain Reaction are bankrupt. ...

Wiggle/Chain Reaction are bankrupt.

ProBikeKit too.

Sad!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Yes. I have tried offerings from Vittoria...

Yes.

I have tried offerings from Vittoria and Pirelli which might be 20% cheaper than Conti and maybe it's placebo, but I really like my Contis...so splurging on tires and tubes (I sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Phooey. I am pretty picky about my tires, so...

Phooey. I am pretty picky about my tires, so despite my thrift I will pony up whatever is necessary for the GP5Ks. I was hopeful to find them for 50-60 bucks a pop (not 70), what with the glut of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Hey I am old enough to remember when we could...

Hey I am old enough to remember when we could stock up and save on getting GP4000s tires from PBK for $28 each. :50:

I am running low on tires and generally running GP5000 (clincher not tubular,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

To where??

To where??
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I believe the UCI used to mandate saddles had to...

I believe the UCI used to mandate saddles had to be flat but a few years ago relaxed that and it seems everyone is following the pro’s by having a forward saddle tilt of a few degrees.

At least...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

The Saturn has window cranks. When I used to...

The Saturn has window cranks. When I used to give the kids’ friends a ride, it also confused them, but the smart ones would respond “Oh! That’s why they say roll down the window!”
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

No riding today. We are all piling into the car...

No riding today. We are all piling into the car and going to NJ for my dad’s 90th birthday party.

:bday:
03-16-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 727
Posted By datlas

Are you suggesting a certain individual is not...

Are you suggesting a certain individual is not “normal?”

:innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Looks like it might be worth the trip…. ...

Looks like it might be worth the trip….

https://youtu.be/NUwcp1hNM98?si=dbdyZehFwtMIF07R
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I would not kick it off my driveway. ...

I would not kick it off my driveway.

Speaking of which….
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

It won’t last, but anyone notice the leaderboard?...

It won’t last, but anyone notice the leaderboard? :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,259
Posted By datlas

https://youtu.be/95HqlWRFrAk?si=Eg0onuYDit8uc80f

https://youtu.be/95HqlWRFrAk?si=Eg0onuYDit8uc80f
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Making Plans for Nigel? Cue up some classic...

Making Plans for Nigel? Cue up some classic XTC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiIlcew-GVM&pp=ygUaeHRjIG1ha2luZyBwbGFucyBmb3IgbmlnZWw%3D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

:bday: Did you ride your age??

:bday:

Did you ride your age??
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 429
Posted By datlas

Ride with your running shoes and your clip...

Ride with your running shoes and your clip pedals. This will save a lot of time in T2.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I was trying to figure out why 10 players on the...

I was trying to figure out why 10 players on the rear deck but they had the DH by then so that’s why.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

You might want to get one of those newfangled...

You might want to get one of those newfangled things. They come in handy sometimes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I have also heard about stuffing leaves/grass...

I have also heard about stuffing leaves/grass into the tire. Honestly, I suspect it probably only helps a teeny tiny amount. I would be making the call of shame if it came to that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I may need to adjust my meds as this is really...

I may need to adjust my meds as this is really triggering my OCD:

My club, which I love and support, typically has somewhat organized evening rides at 5PM starting when the clocks change (ie this...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By datlas

Tubulars should be more popular? :innocent: ...

Tubulars should be more popular? :innocent:

Maybe for the pro's.

I have used them in the past, and the ride is fantastic, but not worth the hassle.

My take is the main benefit for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I have read that if you snip the top off the...

I have read that if you snip the top off the valve cover and screw it back on, you can use a schrader pump on a presta valve.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I see and approve. Clearly Linda F does not. ...

I see and approve. Clearly Linda F does not.
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

We had a chilly and wet ride today. We also had...

We had a chilly and wet ride today. We also had two flats, one was mine.

Even so, it was a fine time. It was my first rainy ride in my new Assos winter jacket, and it did seem to be reasonably...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

That joke really stinks! I approve.

That joke really stinks!

I approve.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Just adolescent silliness. Although I suspect...

Just adolescent silliness. Although I suspect Uranus has a lot of methane and a rocky core.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Wasted? RMOT ...

Wasted?

RMOT

https://youtu.be/tcCPNHIwRK8?si=wF1dGOu1vpymwryt
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Please invite me next time you go?

Please invite me next time you go?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Overcooked a sharp downhill turn, went across the...

Overcooked a sharp downhill turn, went across the road and hit the guardrail. Not sure if crashed into guardrail or crashed and then hit it. The speed was probably 25-30MPH.

It was quite scary...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Do you want to discuss Uranus?

Do you want to discuss Uranus?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

I just spoke with my friend who crashed. He is...

I just spoke with my friend who crashed. He is in good spirits and getting released from the hospital this evening.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Left wrist. I don’t think he is a southpaw but...

Left wrist. I don’t think he is a southpaw but not positive. Either way he should be ok. I know he and his wife have a Peloton and he is also a runner, so plenty of options to stay in shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Yes carbon frame, seems ok. But one of the...

Yes carbon frame, seems ok. But one of the carbon fiber pedals clearly asploded.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Yup. He has nice bikes and nice cars. He also...

Yup. He has nice bikes and nice cars. He also has a McLaren convertible for fun driving, the Taycan is his daily utility car.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Yeah, it’s sobering. My friend is supposed...

Yeah, it’s sobering.

My friend is supposed to have surgery for his wrist today and, fingers crossed, going home if all ok.

I have his bike at my place, other than one shattered pedal, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

This. I am especially cautious with unfamiliar...

This. I am especially cautious with unfamiliar twisty downhills with poor sight lines.

That describes today’s crash scene. At least two others went way over the center line but stayed up.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Aware. I just got a call from him. He seems...

Aware.

I just got a call from him. He seems fine. Does not recall about 10-15 minutes after the crash. I advised brain rest and prognosis is good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Bad crash on today’s ride. It was on a...

Bad crash on today’s ride. It was on a reasonably fast downhill with tight turns. I was off the back (as I am a wussy descender) and did not see actual crash but my friend apparently overcooked a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

The Saturn is still chugging along. It will have...

The Saturn is still chugging along. It will have its 26th birthday this summer.

I may need a new vehicle for next year. My suspicion is I will be driving my father’s minivan.

He has not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

Odometer reading?

Odometer reading?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,276
Posted By datlas

New name has rizz, I reckon.

New name has rizz, I reckon.
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