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03-27-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 330
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Posted By Eric F

Haven't you figured it out yet? The riders are...

Haven't you figured it out yet? The riders are all being forced to use sub-optimal gear by their teams, because of the demands of their sponsors. The teams don't care at all about riders being...
03-27-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

This is Velo Pasadena's main shop... ...

This is Velo Pasadena's main shop...
https://roadbikeaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Velo-8.jpg

This is their additional "annex" showroom, including a vintage room......
03-27-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 894
Posted By Eric F

Interesting. I wasn't aware that kind of event...

Interesting. I wasn't aware that kind of event existed. Please share pics.

An event I did last year (Bovine Classic in Atascadero, CA) included timed segments. The winner was the rider with the...
03-27-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 878
Posted By Eric F

Ribs, too, apparently. This changes everything...

Ribs, too, apparently. This changes everything for him, including the Giro (I expect)

Matteo was awesome, for sure, but Benoot did an excellent job running defense in the chase group. That's not...
03-27-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

I know the seller. He won't say yes. I'm...

I know the seller. He won't say yes. I'm willing to bet your money on it.
03-27-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 878
Posted By Eric F

Jumbo loses. Jumbo wins.

Jumbo loses. Jumbo wins.
03-27-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

This is because you ride in the real world, with...

This is because you ride in the real world, with real people. Mr. Mayer operates in a world of fantasy and made-up physics.
03-27-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 164
Posted By Eric F

There could be a multitude of different issues...

There could be a multitude of different issues casing the additional resistance, and it's really hard to diagnose them based on your description. That said, it's unlikely that pumping the tires is...
03-26-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Eric F

I suggest you give this a try......

I suggest you give this a try... https://silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator

FWIW, I was running 35mm tubeless gravel tires at 40-45psi, with zero issues (I weigh 180-185lbs). I'm now...
03-26-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Holy hell!! :eek: This is at a LBS near me. I...

Holy hell!! :eek: This is at a LBS near me. I might have to stop by just to see if they have it on display. In my area, this is the shop you go to for high-end Euro bikes...but that's nutty.

EDIT:...
03-26-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Eric F

From what I see in this review...

From what I see in this review https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/giant-revolt-x-advanced-pro-1-review , the Giant is 23lbs, including a dropper post and suspension fork. That's...
03-26-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Interestingly, the Colnago C40s of both Mapei and...

Interestingly, the Colnago C40s of both Mapei and Rabobank were outfitted with Shimano Dura Ace.
03-26-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Eric F

If you are determined to buy from your LBS, I...

If you are determined to buy from your LBS, I understand the limitation. That said, I would be inclined to venture further if it meant finding what I really wanted. YMMV.
03-26-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Eric F

Where is "here"? I understand about...

Where is "here"?

I understand about color.
03-26-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Eric F

If it were me, that person would no longer be...

If it were me, that person would no longer be someone I would refer to as a "buddy". Maybe I'm being too sensitive.
03-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By Eric F

Why are those your only 2 options?

Why are those your only 2 options?
03-26-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 671
Posted By Eric F

My sister (7 years older) went to HS with the VH...

My sister (7 years older) went to HS with the VH brothers, and went to a couple of backyard parties where they were playing. VH is - among a few others - one of the bands that I really regret not...
03-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 671
Posted By Eric F

Zep much more so than Floyd. The Who never did...

Zep much more so than Floyd. The Who never did much for me, either. Or The Grateful Dead. Maybe I'm too young (55), but a lot of my friends were listening to those bands. Van Halen is the first...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,258
Posted By Eric F

Wait!….You have a 914-6?? Very nice. My dad had...

Wait!….You have a 914-6?? Very nice. My dad had a 914 1.8 when I was a teenager. Such a fun car to drive.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11,429
Views: 203,597
Posted By Eric F

I never did Barry Wolf GP, for some reason. ...

I never did Barry Wolf GP, for some reason. It's certainly possible that we raced together, if he's been around for a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11,429
Views: 203,597
Posted By Eric F

Facetious Cycling is the team for me.

Facetious Cycling is the team for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11,429
Views: 203,597
Posted By Eric F

This pic is giving me flashbacks of suffering on...

This pic is giving me flashbacks of suffering on the Simi Ride, 20+ years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11,429
Views: 203,597
Posted By Eric F

I don't. At least I don't think I do. There...

I don't. At least I don't think I do. There have been plenty of people on bikes I've talked to whose names I don't know. However, I don't ride in that part of So Cal very often.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11,429
Views: 203,597
Posted By Eric F

Occasionally.

Occasionally.
03-25-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By Eric F

I've been without caps on my presta valves, since...

I've been without caps on my presta valves, since before there were clipless pedals. This has included riding and racing road, MTB, CX, and gravel. Zero is how many times I have had a valve issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11,429
Views: 203,597
Posted By Eric F

Yep. Serious Cycling is very well regarded in...

Yep. Serious Cycling is very well regarded in the So Cal cycling community. Seriously.
03-25-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Eric F

They didn't used to. There was a time when GT...

They didn't used to. There was a time when GT made some very fine bicycles.

For your bike, would you be open to putting a flat bar and a riser stem on your current bike? This would require...
03-25-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Eric F

It wouldn't be my choice, based on what you've...

It wouldn't be my choice, based on what you've described, but your LBS might be more familiar with the specifics of your conditions than I am.

EDIT: The Schwalbe Energizer doesn't look...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,258
Posted By Eric F

Valid, but I still think you're under-estimating...

Valid, but I still think you're under-estimating the bike handling skills of most of the pro peloton. That said, I agree that the riders who also have a lot of experience with CX and MTB tend to be...
03-25-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

This one isn't as old, but certainly ain't...

This one isn't as old, but certainly ain't modern......
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,258
Posted By Eric F

What do you consider "endurance" road racing? If...

What do you consider "endurance" road racing? If you're talking about ultra-distance types of events where there generally aren't competitors around you, and most of your riding is solo, then I tend...
03-25-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305345493588?mkcid=16&mke...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305345493588?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ueb020apSxq&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=g2bxvx3GSou&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
...
03-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,103
Posted By Eric F

Saturday - It was raining, so I took a nap. It...

Saturday - It was raining, so I took a nap. It felt like a good use of my time.

Sunday - Started off with my frequent Coffee Ride group in So. Pasadena. In Arcadia, myself and 2 friends split...
03-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 671
Posted By Eric F

As an almost-mediocre guitar player, I can...

As an almost-mediocre guitar player, I can appreciate Gilmour's playing, but the music never connected with me.
03-25-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,954
Posted By Eric F

My one order from BikeInn took over a month to...

My one order from BikeInn took over a month to get to me. I typically get stuff from Lordgun in less than a week. Tires I ordered on Friday are expected to deliver on Wednesday.
03-24-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Eric F

”Gravel” tires come in a wide range of tread...

”Gravel” tires come in a wide range of tread configurations, widths, and casing types, for different uses. “Gravel” riding isn’t just riding on unpaved roads. Very frequently, a gravel ride includes...
03-24-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Eric F

Terra Speed is another good call.

Terra Speed is another good call.
03-24-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,954
Posted By Eric F

I wasn’t intending to prove anything. I was just...

I wasn’t intending to prove anything. I was just offering an example of a non-US based company that seems to have more pricing flexibility than we see from US-based sellers. There are many examples -...
03-24-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,954
Posted By Eric F

www.lordgun.com Lordgun is an Italian...

www.lordgun.com

Lordgun is an Italian company. Their Conti tire prices are below what I’ve been able to find from US-based sources. Same is true for quite a few other brands. I’ve bought from...
03-24-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Continuing to repeat the same wrong information...

Continuing to repeat the same wrong information multiple times doesn’t make it less wrong.

EDIT:
https://youtu.be/0QDnUkUaQfk?si=-CAJ9mFux6jzPFlx
03-24-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Eric F

The WTB Byway is not a good performer when...

The WTB Byway is not a good performer when traction gets challenged (such as the conditions you mention). Despite its slick center section, it’s not an efficient tire on the road, either. For a...
03-23-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 994
Posted By Eric F

I like a good rack, personally.

I like a good rack, personally.
03-22-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Probably not. I don’t know a damn thing about...

Probably not. I don’t know a damn thing about fishing.
03-22-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Well, of course. Additionally, the superior...

Well, of course. Additionally, the superior vibration damping of a high-quality CF rod provides a smoother presentation of the lure, which is more attractive to fish, increasing the bite rate.
03-22-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Speaking for myself, I would prefer to see ryda's...

Speaking for myself, I would prefer to see ryda's ridiculousness get called out in public. ;)
03-22-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 671
Posted By Eric F

Ahh. I'm not familiar enough with the album...

Ahh. I'm not familiar enough with the album cover to make that connection. Despite being in an age group that is generally huge Pink Floyd fans, I'm not. Sure, I know some of their songs, but...
03-22-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 994
Posted By Eric F

Pretty good in "An Officer and a Gentleman",...

Pretty good in "An Officer and a Gentleman", too.
03-22-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

Fish are elitist. They won't bite for cheap...

Fish are elitist. They won't bite for cheap gear. Duh.
03-22-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 671
Posted By Eric F

The graphic on the back is upside down.

The graphic on the back is upside down.
03-22-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 7,261
Posted By Eric F

That's fair. The bike industry, in general,...

That's fair. The bike industry, in general, isn't a high-profit industry.

IMO, the "invisible hand" shows up in sales. While the top-end bikes sell, they aren't the majority of units, gross...
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