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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,497
Posted By bbbean

I'm not Maleochs, but: 1) You just described...

I'm not Maleochs, but:
1) You just described what happened. Question asked and answered.
2) You'd be riding a bike that was more lubricated than it was before you oiled the chain.
3) You'd have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,497
Posted By bbbean

Of course you would. Wouldn't want anyone else's...

Of course you would. Wouldn't want anyone else's experience, manufacturer recommendations, testing, or published data to cloud your omniscience.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,497
Posted By bbbean

Noting for the record that I use both - I hot wax...

Noting for the record that I use both - I hot wax my chains every 500-1500 miles (depending on conditions), and drip wax as needed to top off (every 100-200 miles) - the appeal of using drip wax is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,497
Posted By bbbean

There is a better answer than this, but take a...

There is a better answer than this, but take a block of wax and a cup of oil at room temperature. Sprinkle sand on them, then blow it off. Which one retained more sand?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 480
Posted By bbbean

Rim strips are cheap to begin with. I'd rather...

Rim strips are cheap to begin with. I'd rather spring for an extra bick or two, be able to thrown them on in 10 seconds and not worry about flatting because my homemade strip gave up the ghost at an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,497
Posted By bbbean

I've not heard great things.

I've not heard great things.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,497
Posted By bbbean

Bike stuff is expensive. I'm perfectly willing to...

Bike stuff is expensive. I'm perfectly willing to sell out for a little cash and all the wax I can dip my chains in.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-12-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,279
Posted By bbbean

You won't need to. You'll already know what works...

You won't need to. You'll already know what works for you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,582
Posted By bbbean

We don't do ourselves any favors..... When...

We don't do ourselves any favors.....

When we turn into a bunch of Karens citing and documenting every single time another cyclist did something we don't like. If we can offer some vast...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-21-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,279
Posted By bbbean

THIS! Exactly. The process of logging meals is a...

THIS! Exactly. The process of logging meals is a great educational tool, and is the way you can get a much better handle on how your metabolism responds to various stresses, macros, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,854
Posted By bbbean

Those are great off the bike, but they don't...

Those are great off the bike, but they don't provide much eye protection. I occasionally forget to grab my cycling glasses (wrap around Rudy Rydons), and ride in my every day glasses (small wire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,854
Posted By bbbean

Stop liking what I don't like!

Stop liking what I don't like!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-03-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,279
Posted By bbbean

I lost 160 lbs, reversed my diabetes, improved my...

I lost 160 lbs, reversed my diabetes, improved my BP, cholesterol, and virtually every other metric through logging my meals. As you note, simply forcing yourself to study what, when, and how much...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,733
Posted By bbbean

I believe it is entirely possible to do that, but...

I believe it is entirely possible to do that, but strongly suspect that 25% was the max grade on a milder climb.I routinely see climbs of 8-12% that will have a few meters of a >20% grade. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,502
Posted By bbbean

Congrats! Well done.

Congrats! Well done.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,020
Posted By bbbean

It has been my experience that if I drain or...

It has been my experience that if I drain or eliminate the sweat from above the eyebrows, the sweat generated at or below my eyebrows is minimal, but obviously YMMV.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By bbbean

With the adapters, they'll work fine with any...

With the adapters, they'll work fine with any road shoe. Pick the shoe that makes your feet the happiest. $400 should get you into a good shoe in nearly any brand.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,720
Posted By bbbean

I've moved worn tubeless tires to non-tubeless...

I've moved worn tubeless tires to non-tubeless wheelsets and latex or butyl tubes. No problems at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 2,769
Posted By bbbean

I did, and it was a collection of unfounded...

I did, and it was a collection of unfounded assumptions, bias confirmation, teleological arguments, and straw men. If he wanted to make the argument that bikes are a useful tool for transportation,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,720
Posted By bbbean

Find the hole and patch from inside. A little...

Find the hole and patch from inside. A little time spent now will buy months of confident riding.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,505
Posted By bbbean

Yes. I'm familiar with the data. My point stands....

Yes. I'm familiar with the data. My point stands.
But you have a great day!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,207
Posted By bbbean

Cool story, bro.

Cool story, bro.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,882
Posted By bbbean

Don't bother with the goretex jacket - if it...

Don't bother with the goretex jacket - if it rains you're getting wet. Wear wicking layers you can add or strip off, and add a windproof vest you can put on if you get wet and hit a cool headwind....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,343
Posted By bbbean

No. If rider B is enough of an adult to see the...

No. If rider B is enough of an adult to see the doctor and have kids, he's enough of an adult to decide whether saving a few watts is worth a few bucks. He can also decide whether his car needs AC...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,343
Posted By bbbean

This! This times 100. I pull my hair out every...

This! This times 100. I pull my hair out every time someone posts "this only has an effect above X mph" or "That only matters if you're in the Tour" as if we were talking quantum physics instead of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 605
Posted By bbbean

At some point it's easier to just replace the ...

At some point it's easier to just replace the tube.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,948
Posted By bbbean

Yes, lots of us ride race bikes every day and...

Yes, lots of us ride race bikes every day and race. Look to any masters race, state games, or senior games to fine lots of folks in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and even 80s training and racing at very high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,343
Posted By bbbean

My favorite pet peeve. People act like there's a...

My favorite pet peeve. People act like there's a quantum leap between more mortals and racers, and ignore the fact that reduced rolling resistance, aero, weight, and other advantages are either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,343
Posted By bbbean

If you opt for a 40-60mm deep wheelset, you'll...

If you opt for a 40-60mm deep wheelset, you'll notice the aero advantage right away. You don't have to race to appreciate being more aero, being able to go further on the same effort, or being able...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,601
Posted By bbbean

Supply and demand. No need to look further than...

Supply and demand. No need to look further than that. A merchant charges what the market will bear. Don't pay more than an item is worth to you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,937
Posted By bbbean

And yet the statistics show that "something bad"...

And yet the statistics show that "something bad" rarely happens. Ride predictably, visibly, and legally, and use common sense about how high volume a road you're comfortable on. But rest assured that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 42,908
Posted By bbbean

How about looking at relevant data? Review TT and...

How about looking at relevant data? Review TT and Hour Record stats where the bike itself plays a much larger role than in road racing. Once again, absolute speed doesn't matter in road racing. Only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 42,908
Posted By bbbean

Wrong metric. The goal in a road race is to out...

Wrong metric. The goal in a road race is to out race your competition. Absolute speed doesn't make any difference. Also, changing routes and the makeup of the peloton make it difficult, if not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 17,361
Posted By bbbean

No accounting for taste...

No accounting for taste...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 17,361
Posted By bbbean

Watches, shoes, jewelry, antiques, cars,...

Watches, shoes, jewelry, antiques, cars, collectibles, precision instruments, art, musical instruments, shotguns, etc. Lots of things cost more than the bare minimum of ingredients and labor. At the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 867
Posted By bbbean

Absolutely. No need to buy trainer tires when...

Absolutely. No need to buy trainer tires when you've got last season's road tires handy. Ride 'em til there's just the idea of a tire left.

BB
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-22, 07:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,419
Posted By bbbean

Can we pin this to the top of all forums? ...

Can we pin this to the top of all forums?

FWIW, #1 is arguably my pet peeve. There is apparently a quantum leap from casual coffee shop rider and TdF pro. No one could possibly find themselves...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,177
Posted By bbbean

Everywhere. We just notice the bad ones. Nobody...

Everywhere. We just notice the bad ones. Nobody ever posts "200 drivers passed me on my ride today. None of them did anything stupid or dangerous". But if one of them got a little close, the post...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,419
Posted By bbbean

Races that use a front number plate are a pet...

Races that use a front number plate are a pet peeve of mine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 42,908
Posted By bbbean

I can only assume you find that jersey very...

I can only assume you find that jersey very exciting!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 42,908
Posted By bbbean

Thread summed up: ...

Thread summed up:


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,779
Posted By bbbean

Please hire someone to video all your rides from...

Please hire someone to video all your rides from now on.

On an unrelated note, I'm taking out a life insurance policy on you. I'll send someone over with the papers for you to sign.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 719
Posted By bbbean

Also worth considering is that there are a LOT of...

Also worth considering is that there are a LOT of bikes out there with electronic shifting. There may be come incentive for third party battery and parts replacements a few years down the line.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,321
Posted By bbbean

OK. And I've noted lots of reasons that a camera...

OK. And I've noted lots of reasons that a camera is a useful accessory. Glad we're on the same page.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 5,774
Posted By bbbean

I suspect more than 2% of people who are doing...

I suspect more than 2% of people who are doing anything have drugs in their systems.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,321
Posted By bbbean

I've been running cameras on my bikes for 3...

I've been running cameras on my bikes for 3 years. As I expected, it makes absolutely zero difference in driver behavior. How could it? All they see is some guy on a bike. They certainly can't see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 651
Posted By bbbean

Just a matter of riding every or at least most...

Just a matter of riding every or at least most days.Helps if you love to ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 959
Posted By bbbean

Any time sealant makes it outside one of my...

Any time sealant makes it outside one of my tires, I pull it off and put a patch on the inside.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,834
Posted By bbbean

I'll put in a word for Trainerroad and their plan...

I'll put in a word for Trainerroad and their plan builder. Put in your events, and they'll design a training plan for the events and schedule you want,

Note that a few weeks isn't much time to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,227
Posted By bbbean

Great. Some guy I never heard of conducts a n=1...

Great. Some guy I never heard of conducts a n=1 test on youtube with no/poor experimental control, and the results are supposed to reflect anything other than one guys experience on one day? Why not...
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