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03-27-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 648
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.
03-27-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 648
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...
03-24-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 648
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...
03-23-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
Posted By urbanknight

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

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03-23-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
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...
03-22-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 553
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.
03-20-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
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...
03-20-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
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,...
03-20-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
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.
03-20-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
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...
03-20-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
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...
03-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,136
Posted By urbanknight

You're killin' me., Smalls!

You're killin' me., Smalls!
03-13-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,136
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: 814
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...
03-11-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
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.
03-07-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 368
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...
03-07-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 322
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...
03-05-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 486
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.
03-05-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 486
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...
03-04-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,675
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."
03-04-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,675
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.
03-04-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 483
Posted By urbanknight

I would say also consider your peripheral vision...

I would say also consider your peripheral vision and neck flexibility.
03-04-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 483
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.
03-03-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,381
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.
03-03-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,058
Posted By urbanknight

Tour de Palm Springs ...

Tour de Palm Springs
https://youtu.be/kO9Ynh-V5NQ
03-03-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
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.
03-03-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,381
Posted By urbanknight

I agree with the suggestions to have a wheel...

I agree with the suggestions to have a wheel builder do it. The spokes are widely available, it's just not common on pre-built wheels. Or wait a few years. It looks like the all black craze is...
03-01-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By urbanknight

Agree with above. It's just so many parts to...

Agree with above. It's just so many parts to swap, I only know people who did these kinds of conversions because they "wanted to", and they usually had parts laying around.
02-27-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,861
Posted By urbanknight

I'm such a roadie snob at heart, I don't think...

I'm such a roadie snob at heart, I don't think I'll ever stop riding drop bars even if I completely stop using the drops. I'm already at about 75% hoods, 20% tops, 5% drops with the bar maybe an inch...
02-26-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,117
Posted By urbanknight

Yeah, my point was that carrying pepper spray is...

Yeah, my point was that carrying pepper spray is not the end all of escalation and someone who carries it should keep in mind that the driver might be packing something a bit stronger.
02-26-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,117
Posted By urbanknight

Reminds me of the dialogue in West Side Story:...

Reminds me of the dialogue in West Side Story: rocks, belts, pipes, cans, bricks, bats, clubs, chains, bottles, knives, guns.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 343
Posted By urbanknight

Yeah sorry, I should have mentioned I'm talking...

Yeah sorry, I should have mentioned I'm talking about mini pumps. Sounds like it would be best to stick with the HP. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 343
Posted By urbanknight

HV vs HP pump after running lower pressure?

After switching to wider and tubeless tires, it occurred to me that I might be happier with a "high volume" pump over a "high pressure" one now that I'm running much lower than 90psi now. Anybody...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,429
Posted By urbanknight

The obvious answer is to custom build a bike with...

The obvious answer is to custom build a bike with your favorite color frame and whatever level components you want... which of course should be Record/Red/Dura Ace.

Seriously though, as long as...
02-24-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,086
Posted By urbanknight

Quiet up front where I can hear but noisy in the...

Quiet up front where I can hear but noisy in the back where people behind me will be annoyed?
I want the rear brake stronger because I'm scared of going over the bars in a panic stop?
02-24-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

Got it. My point is that it doesn't matter how...

Got it. My point is that it doesn't matter how prevalent the danger is when the consequences are so dire. JW Fas explained it well. I wear a seatbelt even though I haven't been in an accident (except...
02-23-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

Spoken like someone who doesn't understand. It's...

Spoken like someone who doesn't understand. It's ok, I don't understand either, but I listen to those with real experience to try and get closer to understanding. I'm sure it only takes once falling...
02-23-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

It's definitely applicable here, where a person...

It's definitely applicable here, where a person is simply stating that riding outside of the bike lane would give cops an excuse to harass them, search them, detain them, whatever.
02-22-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

Interestingly enough, I just looked up the bike...

Interestingly enough, I just looked up the bike lane width requirement in CA, and it's 5' (not 4' as I had thought). Many of the bike lanes where I live don't meet that, although once again good luck...
02-22-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

I get what you're saying and agree with it for...

I get what you're saying and agree with it for the most part, but I'm saying that "don't ride close to parked vehicles" isn't exactly as simple as it sounds when you're required to ride in a bike...
02-21-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

Not sure if you missed my earlier post, but it's...

Not sure if you missed my earlier post, but it's obviously not as simple as you make it seem.
02-21-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By urbanknight

Well I think that settles it unless someone knows...

Well I think that settles it unless someone knows of a reason one wouldn't want to run Open Pro Carbon rims off road. Some stores list them for road and time trial while others list them for road and...
02-21-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

While you could argue that you are allowed to...

While you could argue that you are allowed to stay out of a bike lane to avoid a hazard (door zone), cops and judges might disagree and you will be fined anyway.


That's why I ride with cameras....
02-21-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

I have noticed what seems to be an increasing...

I have noticed what seems to be an increasing number of people who look but don't care and step into traffic anyway. That's not just when I'm riding either. They look and step out in front of my...
02-21-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,779
Posted By urbanknight

In California, bike lanes are compulsory. That...

In California, bike lanes are compulsory. That puts cyclists in between a rock and a hard place having to decide to risk their safety or break the law (and I know people who got bike lane tickets)....
02-21-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,072
Posted By urbanknight

This is an old trick for men to not have to do...

This is an old trick for men to not have to do laundry ever.
02-20-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By urbanknight

Agreed, but the placebo effect is still valid to...

Agreed, but the placebo effect is still valid to me.


Since I'm running slicks for the streets and knobbies for the trails, and I'm not going to swap tires regularly, I'll have to dedicate one...
02-20-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,072
Posted By urbanknight

I wash all my cycling clothes in the machine on...

I wash all my cycling clothes in the machine on gentle/delicates and dry with low heat. Seems to work fine for me, but I'm also the kind of guy who puts everything in the dishwasher because if it...
02-19-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By urbanknight

Which Wheels for What?

I built up some lightweight road wheels (for my road bike) a couple of years ago but ended up sticking with the deeper wheels after all. The light wheels have been sitting around since then and I...
02-16-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By urbanknight

I think this thread will last 3 days tops.

I think this thread will last 3 days tops.
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