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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,916
Posted By rsbob

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS...

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS unrealistic and blown out of proportion. The chances of something horrific happening is pretty remote. People log hundreds and thousands of miles on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 845
Posted By rsbob

On the other hand, if you are crossing a raging...

On the other hand, if you are crossing a raging river and get swept away with your bike, the air the tires and the wood rims would be a life saver (or light saber). <-thinking of Darth Vader above.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21,353
Views: 5,260,653
Posted By rsbob

Succumbed to a 13-34 (from a 13-28) for my Orbea...

Succumbed to a 13-34 (from a 13-28) for my Orbea - plus a new chain for the extra reach. More cross chaining requires more frequent front mech shifting, but I’m fine with that. Note the new teeth and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 641
Posted By rsbob

Unless you are a cargo vessel, we don’t discuss...

Unless you are a cargo vessel, we don’t discuss “offloading”. This is a family forum. :D Kidding. Think I offloaded once back in ‘87. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 845
Posted By rsbob

On the other hand, on a gravel bike, if you get...

On the other hand, on a gravel bike, if you get stranded over night, you can always build a nice fire. Not so with carbon - unless you have a death wish.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

congratulations!! 🥳 🍾

congratulations!! 🥳 🍾
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 370
Posted By rsbob

Silly me. Smelly, him.

Silly me. Smelly, him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 893
Posted By rsbob

Kay why?

Kay why?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3,123
Views: 546,985
Posted By rsbob

Orbea cosmetic re-do. First then new - near...

Orbea cosmetic re-do. First then new - near water:

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The previous look:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

Days off are important to help rebuild muscle.

Days off are important to help rebuild muscle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,280
Posted By rsbob

“Stupid is as stupid does”. Forest Gump ”You...

“Stupid is as stupid does”. Forest Gump

”You can’t fix stupid”, Anon

I am 100% sold on tubeless, however my GP 5Ks with TPUs are pretty darned close - and probably weigh about the same. Rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

You been drinking again? :D

You been drinking again? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 641
Posted By rsbob

. Animal abuse! :D OP, A Cliff bar is...

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Animal abuse! :D

OP, A Cliff bar is a pretty big gut buster before a ride. You may have a lot of blood working down by your stomach to digest it, thus sapping your energy. When I take a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

The Grateful Dead?

From today’s ride. These skeletons are decorated for all the major holidays, and then get unique costumes for off holiday periods.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

Headed out today without any expectations. Even...

Headed out today without any expectations. Even after yesterday off, except for core and leg strengthening, I thought I would just cruise along and enjoy the ride and not stress myself. I managed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

Wow, that must have bled like a mother. Yikes.

Wow, that must have bled like a mother. Yikes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

I hope you caught the ceremonial march around the...

I hope you caught the ceremonial march around the piazza with all the town areas represented in their traditional costumes. We hiked the trail between the towns on the Cinque Terra and my wife’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,657
Posted By rsbob

“Remember darling, don’t be a snook. It’s not...

“Remember darling, don’t be a snook. It’s not how you feel. It’s how you look and you look marvelous”. Billy Crystal, SNL
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,741
Posted By rsbob

“To infinity and beyond!”

“To infinity and beyond!”
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,860
Views: 63,482
Posted By rsbob

Whenever a new edition of the J C Whitney...

Whenever a new edition of the J C Whitney catalogue came out, I would go through the whole thing page by page looking for the latest bargains. Those were the days
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,795
Posted By rsbob

That’s the goal. Shave another 3 lbs off the...

That’s the goal. Shave another 3 lbs off the bod. Far cheaper than weight off the bike - and a better power to weight ratio - and a bit healthier besides. But there is nothing wrong shedding...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,795
Posted By rsbob

Should have let some air out of the tires.

Should have let some air out of the tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,795
Posted By rsbob

I sit corrected. Thanks, now I will go slower...

I sit corrected. Thanks, now I will go slower (psychologically) :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

Maybe this will help with those boring trainer...

Maybe this will help with those boring trainer rides: Holograph (https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/tech/news/sagas-exercise-bike-uses-holograms-to-transport-riders-into-virtual-reality)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,133
Posted By rsbob

Bring your checkbook if you want to retire here. ...

Bring your checkbook if you want to retire here. Mucho dinero required.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

\ Wonderful pics. What a gorgeous area. ...

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Wonderful pics. What a gorgeous area.

Nice power numbers. And to have enough in the tank to kick it up for the last 20 minutes is remarkable. Well done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

In my 30s, I could drop 4-5 lbs on a weekend if I...

In my 30s, I could drop 4-5 lbs on a weekend if I was active and didn’t eat. Back in those days, I saw eating as an inconvenience so skipped it quite a bit. Rather be hiking or biking than eating. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,280
Posted By rsbob

100%. Mounting and seating can be a PITA, or not....

100%. Mounting and seating can be a PITA, or not. Many have struggled and learned ‘how to’, myself included. Work a bit to get the tires on and then enjoy the long lived benefit.
I see it as a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

That is remarkable losing 8 lbs only doing a...

That is remarkable losing 8 lbs only doing a couple of 20-30 milers per week. You must still have quite the metabolism. Shedding another 20 shouldn’t be too hard. What is your age - and resist the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,814
Posted By rsbob

Unreal stat for #1 agreed. At least the one...

Unreal stat for #1 agreed.

At least the one I WAS chasing is 1 min faster and 1 MPH faster - so very believable. I also have ridden with him and he is a great guy still with some power after age...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,260
Posted By rsbob

Fast After 50 solved my issue. A week can be 7,...

Fast After 50 solved my issue. A week can be 7, 10, 12 or however many days you want it to be. So simple. Doh!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,814
Posted By rsbob

Bested previous PR on 3 mile climb by 40 seconds....

Bested previous PR on 3 mile climb by 40 seconds. Still 2nd fastest per bracket but will never take the KOM. The winner is too damned fast.
Got a KOM for bracket on 2.1 mile segment that Mr...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

36 miles, 1900’ climbing. Bested previous PR on...

36 miles, 1900’ climbing. Bested previous PR on 3 mile climb by 40 seconds. Still 2nd fastest per bracket but will never take the KOM. The winner is too damned fast.
Got a KOM for bracket on 2.1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,280
Posted By rsbob

One flat with tubeless in 4 years with GP 5Ks due...

One flat with tubeless in 4 years with GP 5Ks due to sidewall cut. Did pick up a nail once, but was able to ride it home, plug it and rode it another 2K. Ain’t never going back, no ways, no hows....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

Hope you climbed the tower for the view. Rented...

Hope you climbed the tower for the view. Rented road bikes in Siena and rode the countryside through the vineyards and fields to San Gimignano with the tall towers used for drying dyed cloth and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,550
Posted By rsbob

now the bar has been raised!

now the bar has been raised!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,196
Posted By rsbob

In the same way, when climbing up a super-steep...

In the same way, when climbing up a super-steep challenging climb, I say to myself, “I think I can, I think I can”.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Posted By rsbob

What a great idea. My distance vision is fine...

What a great idea. My distance vision is fine and doesn’t need to be corrected but reading, say google maps or a text on my phone is a pain - sticking on the Lower part of the bifocal - the way you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

Couldn’t tell you since the bike is at the shop...

Couldn’t tell you since the bike is at the shop getting climbing gears and a new chain. Will let you know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,131
Posted By rsbob

I’ve got to see that

I’ve got to see that
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1452_0b578d311f993d71723ebb3d1d44694402ca8d01.jpeg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

Ah, near Rio Del Mar. Dad has a house there. ...

Ah, near Rio Del Mar. Dad has a house there. Have been on San Andreas road - but driving. Beautiful area.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,248
Posted By rsbob

a tune-up for $123 is ridiculously cheap. I paid...

a tune-up for $123 is ridiculously cheap. I paid nearly 3X on my Bianchi. They thoroughly cleaned the entire bike, checked all the bearings, trued the wheels, replaced pads, dialed in the shifting,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,260
Posted By rsbob

This is my gym

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 866,116
Posted By rsbob

used to live in Santa Cruz and don’t recall that...

used to live in Santa Cruz and don’t recall that beach on the way to Monterey
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6,392
Views: 593,754
Posted By rsbob

same here Zone 2d out yesterday for an hour...

same here
Zone 2d out yesterday for an hour with a few Z3s for ‘fun’
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2,860
Views: 63,482
Posted By rsbob

Hope this can be resolved quickly with the...

Hope this can be resolved quickly with the administration and Heidi can realize her degree. Best wishes
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,791
Posted By rsbob

You have a point. I haven’t used my multi-tool...

You have a point. I haven’t used my multi-tool in years and it has considerable heft (must be a paranoid Boy Scout thing)- and with tubeless and no flats in 2.5 years, why do I need to carry CO2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,657
Posted By rsbob

Boy is this ever true. On a 3 mile climb, last...

Boy is this ever true. On a 3 mile climb, last Friday with a good tailwind, I posted a 1 minute and 3 second reduction. What really drove the point home was being able to peddle down in an area where...
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