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Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

I don't wax my chain because it's not hairy.

I don't wax my chain because it's not hairy.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

And they thought my calling out making fun of a...

And they thought my calling out making fun of a developmentally disabled child was virtue signalling. If that was virtue signalling, then the way these guys are jumping on you is SUPER DUPER virtue...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

I'll believe this when I see it.

I'll believe this when I see it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

It's placebo. I always feel faster when I change...

It's placebo. I always feel faster when I change something on my bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

That makes scents, nyuck, nyuck, nyuck!

That makes scents, nyuck, nyuck, nyuck!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,051
Posted By Lombard

No, because you still want the spoke to go all...

No, because you still want the spoke to go all the way into the nipple head for strength.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

I guess some people like riding a bucking bronco....

I guess some people like riding a bucking bronco. To each their own.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

That is still way too high a pressure for someone...

That is still way too high a pressure for someone your weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

I can touch my knees without bending my toes.

I can touch my knees without bending my toes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,181
Posted By Lombard

105 is one piece construction, not two piece,...

105 is one piece construction, not two piece, which is why it's not affected by this recall. It weighs a bit more, that's all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,181
Posted By Lombard

Exactly this.

Exactly this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,181
Posted By Lombard

Exactly. 105 is not affected.

Exactly. 105 is not affected.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,181
Posted By Lombard

This has been an issue for quite some time before...

This has been an issue for quite some time before this recall. It has happened to some, but most have been unaffected. It can not only leave you stranded far from home, but if you're putting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 704
Posted By Lombard

I'm voting for the seatpost.

I'm voting for the seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

I'll have to admit it was funny. A warped...

I'll have to admit it was funny. A warped analogy, but funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

OK, Mystery Man.

OK, Mystery Man.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

Come on! Really, you're not him. Cxwrench isn't a...

Come on! Really, you're not him. Cxwrench isn't a waxer. Who are you?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

So what again is your name on Roadbikereview?

So what again is your name on Roadbikereview?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

And I would do what I do with the "other...

And I would do what I do with the "other witnesses" - not answer the door.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

That was more like 20 years ago. Some road bikes...

That was more like 20 years ago. Some road bikes in the late 2000 aughts were already being fitted with 25mm tires. Now 32mm isn't uncommon.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

Does that mean your neighbors are slippery?

Does that mean your neighbors are slippery?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

He obviously joined this forum so he could...

He obviously joined this forum so he could evangelize hot waxing.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 66,567
Posted By Lombard

And he lives in Wax Town.

And he lives in Wax Town.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

No, but I have to wonder if some here are being...

No, but I have to wonder if some here are being paid by Big Wax. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

400 is pretty respectable. I just do 500 because...

400 is pretty respectable. I just do 500 because it's a nice round number. I just get a kick out of some people in the hot wax cult who re-wax at 100 or 200. It's like are you really that bored?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

Paywall. ​​​​​​​

Paywall.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

If you mentioned the numbers before, I missed...

If you mentioned the numbers before, I missed that. So my bad on that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

Very good! Now that wasn't so difficult, was it?

Very good! Now that wasn't so difficult, was it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

Granted what you are saying about riding...

Granted what you are saying about riding consitions ia true.

However, if you aren't logging your mileage, how do you know chain lube method A lasts longer than chain lube method B?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

Vague claims need to be followed up on. It's not...

Vague claims need to be followed up on. It's not moving goal posts. Is it really difficult to answer how many miles you get out of a chain?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

More like gaslighting on your part.

More like gaslighting on your part.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

No numbers? Hmmmm.

No numbers? Hmmmm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

If you look back at my post you replied to, you...

If you look back at my post you replied to, you will see it was a reply to a poster who claimed he got better longevity using drip wax. You are talking about hot wax.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

Longer than what? Numbers please.

Longer than what? Numbers please.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

I think we can conclude after 117 posts that it's...

I think we can conclude after 117 posts that it's all a big conspiracy by Big Ebike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

i have to dispute this as well. Back when I used...

i have to dispute this as well. Back when I used wax lubes, I was lucky to get 2-3K miles out of my chains. Now thst I use oil based lubes, I get 8-10K miles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

I did. "Tests show blah, blah, blah". No, I have...

I did. "Tests show blah, blah, blah". No, I have yet to hear from anybody here that they can get north of 10K miles using hot wax. I get anywhere between 8-10K miles out of my chains using oil based...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

Does anybody remember why he was banned? What was...

Does anybody remember why he was banned? What was the straw that broke the camel's back?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

Not to mention that there appears to be no...

Not to mention that there appears to be no longevity advantage to hot waxing over using a good oil based lube. The only advantage to hot waxing appears to be keeping the drivetrain cleaner. It is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

Ebikes have their place. But considering how fast...

Ebikes have their place. But considering how fast they are capable of going, they don't belong on MUTs, they belong on the road.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

Not to mention that most ebikes have multiple...

Not to mention that most ebikes have multiple modes from pedal assist to full throttle. And I've seen these full throttle ebikes on the MUTs and they ride at dangerous speeds approaching those of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

The way I look at it, by the time I'm old enough...

The way I look at it, by the time I'm old enough to need an ebike, I won't be able to lift one!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,401
Posted By Lombard

Not necessarily. From my own observations, it's...

Not necessarily. From my own observations, it's the higher level riders that seem to get into more accidents.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

If you don't care about that, why lube your chain...

If you don't care about that, why lube your chain at all? Just run it dry! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,807
Posted By Lombard

Another chain waxing thread. How adorable. ...

Another chain waxing thread. How adorable.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,419
Posted By Lombard

If it's on the internet, it must be true....

If it's on the internet, it must be true. :rolleyes:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,401
Posted By Lombard

This is one reason I prefer to ride alone.

This is one reason I prefer to ride alone.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,649
Posted By Lombard

Brutally honest. As the saying goes, buy...

Brutally honest.

As the saying goes, buy cheap, buy twice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,666
Posted By Lombard

I believe all of the 8 and 9 speed Shimano...

I believe all of the 8 and 9 speed Shimano mountain RD's had a published max rear cog of 34. However, Shimano's specs are generally conservative and a 36 would probably work. Just be sure that you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,051
Posted By Lombard

Important note. Take your own measurements for...

Important note. Take your own measurements for ERD. DO NOT trust the ERD published by the rim manufacturer. I have found more than one instance where the published ERD was wrong.
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