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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 472
Posted By shelbyfv

OP seemed pretty distressed but apparently not...

OP seemed pretty distressed but apparently not enough to return.:foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Posted By spinconn

Yes, that is correct, I truly have not understood...

Yes, that is correct, I truly have not understood this. I now have learned what I think is the missing link for me, the specific shifters I would need to use my existing brakes. I had read I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 28,916
Posted By datlas

Wet lube. Should it be more popular?

Wet lube. Should it be more popular?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Posted By wheelreason

I totally disagree, I'm sure he doesn't... :)

I totally disagree, I'm sure he doesn't... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 28,916
Posted By tomato coupe

I guess referring to yourself in the third person...

I guess referring to yourself in the third person acts like a pseudo sock for people that don't remember you're the OP.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-23, 05:06 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 28,916
Posted By Bah Humbug

It would be less obnoxious if it were titled "the...

It would be less obnoxious if it were titled "the immersive waxing thread" and hadn't opened with pages and pages of evangelization.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 28,916
Posted By Lombard

Amazing that there is so much depth to the Cult...

Amazing that there is so much depth to the Cult of Hot Waxing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 864
Posted By tempocyclist

Training AND racing: Continental GP5000 or...

Training AND racing: Continental GP5000 or Pirelli P-Zero Race

Racing only: Vittoria Corsa Speed TLR 2.0 (you could train on them if your roads are smooth and your pockets are deep)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-23, 03:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 645
Posted By PeteHski

I would take the pragmatic approach and focus...

I would take the pragmatic approach and focus more on helmet fit/function than aero efficiency - at least within the current range of high-end aero helmets.

As an experienced F1 motorsport...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By Racing Dan

Tubeless, 60% of the time, it works every...

Tubeless,

60% of the time, it works every time .. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By jaxgtr

Sometimes those coin batteries are wonky. I would...

Sometimes those coin batteries are wonky. I would replace it and see what it does. I had this issue on my left shifter on the the kit I bought in Nov. Once I replaced the battery all was good.
...
01-04-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7,083
Views: 552,591
Posted By merlinextraligh

and, get off my lawn.

and, get off my lawn.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,319
Posted By bblair

UPDATE: I was in my LBS today (that's another sad...

UPDATE: I was in my LBS today (that's another sad story that I will post about later) and he showed me how the rear rim was indeed worn. Almost concave, compared to the front. I do go through rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 28,916
Posted By Kapusta

Whats the hardest thing about being a chain waxer...

Whats the hardest thing about being a chain waxer who goes to Cross-Fit?

Deciding what to tell everybody about first.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,181
Posted By seypat

That was a smooth segue! :D

That was a smooth segue! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,181
Posted By Bob Ross

Most of my cycling friends who are fans of...

Most of my cycling friends who are fans of mid-ride re-application* use small plastic screw-top containers (like the ones that folks store their contact lenses in) which they refill at home from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,181
Posted By Bob Ross

I'm a big fan of AstroGlide ...oh, wait,...

I'm a big fan of AstroGlide

...oh, wait, wrong forum.
06-16-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7,083
Views: 552,591
Posted By revchuck

I've had four shots (Moderna) and had what was...

I've had four shots (Moderna) and had what was probably Delta last August, and still got Covid again a couple of weeks ago. The first time was like a really bad flu and I was in bed for a week and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By Sy Reene

Yeah, I realize that, but isn't it somewhat...

Yeah, I realize that, but isn't it somewhat likely that a materials company like Swisstop (Borflex Rex) would also be leaned on by the likes of SRAM for disc brake pads given the preexisting...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,181
Posted By N2deep

Big fan of the chamois creme, I use the small...

Big fan of the chamois creme, I use the small packs when I can find them or use the small disposable contact lens cases/holders if traveling for a couple of days. A case of the lens holders are $5.00...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By Racing Dan

The real danger is when this garbage gets in...

The real danger is when this garbage gets in general circulation and eventually enters the 2nd hand market. Someone not knowing to look for a hook or even knowing "normal" rims has hooks, will mount...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By Trakhak

One of the delights of reading the Talkbass forum...

One of the delights of reading the Talkbass forum is seeing guys who have picked up odds and ends of electronics knowledge picking fights with people with vastly greater experience. It's amazing how...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By seypat

After thinking about it a bit, it appears the rim...

After thinking about it a bit, it appears the rim companies are trying to shift the safety responsibilities to the tire manufacturers, the wheel makers and the end users themselves.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By seypat

I care. You are a professional in the industry,...

I care. You are a professional in the industry, with no real benefit from being on one side/the other side of the issue. The only stand I see you taking is the need for a safe product with real...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By Mojo31

Is this thread about hookers and blow?

Is this thread about hookers and blow?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By WhyFi

H+Son sell quite a few hard anodized rims. The...

H+Son sell quite a few hard anodized rims. The last set of rim brake wheels that I built up were Archetypes. Good rims. I mean, the brake track looked a bit ass after the first wet, gritty ride, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,583
Posted By himespau

Holy crap, as a rim brake person (more because I...

Holy crap, as a rim brake person (more because I like vintage frames than I give a rip about where the caliper is, it never occurred to me what hanging a bike upside down for a long time would do to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-22, 05:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 690
Posted By WhyFi

It's unfortunate that the question of "why am I...

It's unfortunate that the question of "why am I wasting my time with a temporary and inadequate fix?" never sprang to mind.

It obviously needs more than a spoke. Get a new rim and new spokes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 6,538
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm amazed how polite the drivers are there.

I'm amazed how polite the drivers are there.
05-23-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7,083
Views: 552,591
Posted By topflightpro

Point No. 3 crossed my mind too when reading the...

Point No. 3 crossed my mind too when reading the stories of the weekend. He seems like a real POS.
05-21-22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7,083
Views: 552,591
Posted By Flatballer

​​​​​​ For point 4, this is true of basically...

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For point 4, this is true of basically all professional athletes, and doubly true of individual sports, and triple true of sports where you have to enjoy suffering in order to be good.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 6,538
Posted By WhyFi

At this point, third-wave coffee is like craft...

At this point, third-wave coffee is like craft brewing - you have to be in a po-dunk town to not have a decent roaster and/or coffee shop. And if you're a DIY kind of person, it doesn't matter where...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 934
Posted By Darth Lefty

1x (runs away giggling)

1x

(runs away giggling)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 6,538
Posted By WhyFi

Ahem. :notamused: ...

Ahem. :notamused:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/565x749/archie_a8f1e3a83cd3c1083d34e9cb2764ab31993fb5ce.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 6,538
Posted By Seattle Forrest

​​​​​​After seeing this, I keep misreading my own...

​​​​​​After seeing this, I keep misreading my own title as "Viagra radar..."
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 905
Posted By veganbikes

Things take time these days, if you haven't...

Things take time these days, if you haven't figured that out I kind of wish I had that rock as well it would be nice to step away from the craziness for a while. Glad you got your stuff but patience...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,619
Posted By Kapusta

Reminds of a line in a movie about a restaurant: ...

Reminds of a line in a movie about a restaurant:

"The food is just awful"
"Then why do you keep going there?"
"The portions are so big!"
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,677
Posted By GhostRider62

This isn't a tolerance stack-up between the rim...

This isn't a tolerance stack-up between the rim and tire diameter question, the question is how much "stretch" is acceptable on a tubeless tire whether on a hookless or crochet style hooked rim. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,677
Posted By tomato coupe

Worthwhile Nerd Alert podcast (Mar 22, 2022): ...

Worthwhile Nerd Alert podcast (Mar 22, 2022):

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/03/nerd-alert-podcast-confused-about-tubeless-and-tire-pressures-youre-not-alone/

About 9:35 into the podcast, from...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-22, 11:13 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,677
Posted By Racing Dan

Claiming hookless is "better" is simply a scam...

Claiming hookless is "better" is simply a scam and a step backwards. 99,99% of all tyres are designed with a hook in mind. They may work on a hookless rim, if you keep the pressure down*, but there...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,677
Posted By merlinextraligh

Also, being a defense lawyer, I may not be very...

Also, being a defense lawyer, I may not be very sympathetic to plaintiffs, but who files a law suit over what essentially appears to be some road rash?

Any tire can blow out and lead to a fall,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,695
Posted By WhyFi

If you're primarily after a more supple ride and...

If you're primarily after a more supple ride and lower pressures, the first thing I'd do is lower your pressure - you're running a little high for 28s and your weight, IMO. Start there, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,113
Posted By datlas

Snarky comments? In this place?? ...

Snarky comments? In this place??

Inconceivable.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,923
Posted By datlas

There are some times I have seen thrown around as...

There are some times I have seen thrown around as goals/benchmarks, but they are really dependent on terrain and group vs solo. So PLEASE take this with a grain of salt...

The two I think of are:...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,086
Posted By SoSmellyAir

No, this means that you can eventually break in...

No, this means that you can eventually break in your endurance road bike so that it would be compliant enough for light gravel use.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,384
Posted By GhostRider62

To get yelled at.

To get yelled at.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,384
Posted By GhostRider62

Pretend you flatted. Raise your hand and act all...

Pretend you flatted. Raise your hand and act all pissed off.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,384
Posted By mstateglfr

I have never needed to exit a paceline. Of...

I have never needed to exit a paceline. Of course all my paceline riding is done shirtless and helmetless while drinking a fifth of vodka during charity rides that I didnt pay to participate in, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-22, 06:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,478
Posted By himespau

I think there were a few of the yellow ones a the...

I think there were a few of the yellow ones a the very end of the run that could detect Ant+ (could be wrong, it might be that they were just mislabeled by the sellers or I misread the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 893
Posted By caloso

Into the bin.

Into the bin.
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