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Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,168
Posted By nycphotography

^ stupidest post I've seen on BF in years. ...

^ stupidest post I've seen on BF in years. (that's saying a lot)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,344
Views: 351,093
Posted By nycphotography

Complaining about the one they have chosen IS...

Complaining about the one they have chosen IS what makes them happy. I realize this perversity is unfathomable to many, but it is what it is.

I have learned the only response to such self...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 566,921
Posted By nycphotography

🔥🔥 Hate on TREK all you want (and I'm not...

🔥🔥 Hate on TREK all you want (and I'm not personally a fan) but that is an awesome bike 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 59,183
Posted By nycphotography

Much better to hear than the alternatives.

Much better to hear than the alternatives.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 59,183
Posted By nycphotography

That sounds ominous :-(

That sounds ominous :-(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By nycphotography

Bought 2 chargers and a spare batttery from...

Bought 2 chargers and a spare batttery from mrx-solutions on ebay. Apparently he had them made to spec as they arrive packaged with his branding.

Awesome deal, chargers work as intended. 👍

Now...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By nycphotography

I ordered chargers and spare battery on ebay......

I ordered chargers and spare battery on ebay... will report back once they arrive.

Thx everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By nycphotography

eTap chargers

Disclaimer: I searched first. No results.
After 3 moves in 18 months, I found everything (I think) except for my eTap (red wifli 22) chargers. I actually had two sets, and can find none of them. Go...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,602
Posted By nycphotography

My basic starting point for most things (pointed...

My basic starting point for most things (pointed out by a fitter) is:

If, when someone follows you, your hips rock / dip, then the saddle is (probably) too high. Drop it 5mm and try again.

If,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

It definitely takes time to adjust to bifocal. I...

It definitely takes time to adjust to bifocal. I got a some zero to +2 progressive compureaders a few years back and i was definitely wobbly and had headaches for a few days to a week. But once my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-22, 06:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

Ah ok. thx!

Ah ok. thx!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

how so? i'm not finding that in the product...

how so? i'm not finding that in the product description?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

Everyone, Thank you for making all the...

Everyone, Thank you for making all the suggestions!!!

I did some googling and found products I would never have never found out about because they don't exist in stores.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

I have progressive (+0 to +2.5) "compureader"...

I have progressive (+0 to +2.5) "compureader" glasses that I've been using for a few years... I find that they have caused my eyes to wonk out as it trained them to gradually use + correction for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

Didn't know about those YET. Those are awesome...

Didn't know about those YET. Those are awesome because I can stick them inside of reasonably on trend sun glasses and still see the car GPS.
👍👍
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

Super awesome link. those, while not sexy, will...

Super awesome link. those, while not sexy, will work for the bike, the car, when tinkering in the shop... and aren't $150 for the optician to tell me I don't need primary correction and $400 for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nycphotography

Reading Glasses

Those of you who need reading glasses, how do you manage this with you Garmin?

(or with your car navigation system for that matter)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,887
Posted By nycphotography

And a responsible parent won't take their phobic...

And a responsible parent won't take their phobic demon spawn, er, I mean precious child, on a trail that doesn't have leash laws.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,887
Posted By nycphotography

Since your community works together so well there...

Since your community works together so well there must not be any leash laws since circumstances just never existed that would inspire them. Right?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,887
Posted By nycphotography

So basically you posted a wall of text to explain...

So basically you posted a wall of text to explain why you feel entitled to ignore park rules because ''your dogs are special".

There is really no point in continuing the conversation, as you are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,887
Posted By nycphotography

Where did I say dogs shouldn't be allowed...

Where did I say dogs shouldn't be allowed exercise? Exercise them approriately, in appropriate places, where allowed.

If I or someone have a fear of dogs, then it is our job to stay away from the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,887
Posted By nycphotography

Ok so obviously we are having a spectrum incident...

Ok so obviously we are having a spectrum incident of pedantry here.

Saying it's "for the owner" was passive aggressive snark. No I'm not going to literally spray people illegally just because...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,887
Posted By nycphotography

The pepper spray isn't for the dog, it's for the...

The pepper spray isn't for the dog, it's for the owner.

And if I am dog phobic, then the dogs running up to me DOES equate to a threat, as it is likely to result in a crash, whether the dogs are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 21,157
Posted By nycphotography

Thread Necromancer of the year, 2021

Thread Necromancer of the year, 2021
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,453
Posted By nycphotography

Thank you for reminding to wear sunscreen when I...

Thank you for reminding to wear sunscreen when I go for a ride this afternoon... first 55+ day in NYC this year.

Last thing I want is a sick tan, because I prefer not to be sick from tanning in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,344
Views: 351,093
Posted By nycphotography

It's not even so much the celeste that I hate,...

It's not even so much the celeste that I hate, it's the one dimensional banality that it brings the brand... kindofa a fanboy cliche. Hard to explain really.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,120
Posted By nycphotography

The Tarmac SL7 includes (comes with) an out front...

The Tarmac SL7 includes (comes with) an out front mount. At least the s-works one does. You're probably all set.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,344
Views: 351,093
Posted By nycphotography

I personally disagree. I almost never like them....

I personally disagree. I almost never like them. And yet that bike is hot. All just my own opinion of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,973
Posted By nycphotography

At 160lbs, I run 80-90psi in 25mm tubeless tires....

At 160lbs, I run 80-90psi in 25mm tubeless tires.

If I were moving to 28mm tires, I'd be trying 60-70psi and see how they ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,047
Posted By nycphotography

As to price, $2500 seems reasonable for a Di2...

As to price, $2500 seems reasonable for a Di2 11sp bike in pristine condition, considering the 303 wheels which are ballpark 850 on ebay.

If it's built 11 speed, and is in less than pristine...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,726
Posted By nycphotography

This poll is completely meaningless reductionism...

This poll is completely meaningless reductionism indicating the the OP completely fails to grasp the very meaning of what "HR zones" and "training" even are.

SMH.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,896
Posted By nycphotography

More like tree fitty ($3.50) after the lawyers...

More like tree fitty ($3.50) after the lawyers all pay themselves. What a colossal waste of time and energy.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,540
Posted By nycphotography

For a number of valid reasons (sprinters make...

For a number of valid reasons (sprinters make insane power, roadies don't have to routinely foot dab awkwardly around failed technical sections, road power tends to be more full circle, etc, etc)...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,157
Posted By nycphotography

My road saddle is a SLR Superflow. Absolutely...

My road saddle is a SLR Superflow. Absolutely kills me on the trainer though.

So I pulled the saddle off my Peloton bike to give it a try... it's still a fairly road bikey shape, but with actual...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,602
Posted By nycphotography

If your fit is good, you should be able to pedal...

If your fit is good, you should be able to pedal either heel up, or heel down.

heels up uses the calves, you will feel the burn there.

heels down uses the quads and glutes. you will feel the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,759
Posted By nycphotography

The indoor training really is the newest instance...

The indoor training really is the newest instance of the "rookie on a superbike" phenomenon.

IE, they've developed a big engine (or bought a superbike or supercar) but haven't yet learned how to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,759
Posted By nycphotography

Resiliance Nimbleness Control Adaptability ...

Resiliance
Nimbleness
Control
Adaptability

Consider someone who can clear an obstacle course, although slowly, clumsily, in the way and impeding others - versus someone who can clear the same...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-03-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,187
Posted By nycphotography

They wander slightly front to back but so far...

They wander slightly front to back but so far don't pop out.

I have a set of softer 4" balls I was going to try too (these are firmer 3" ones).
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-01-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,187
Posted By nycphotography

I was going to build one with a linear rod pivot...

I was going to build one with a linear rod pivot and slide... but decided to try out the concept first with TWO 3" FOAM BALLS ($1 each from a local chinese dollar store, had to stop at 4-5 to find...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

I'd try to explain the cost benefit value of OEM...

I'd try to explain the cost benefit value of OEM vs farking around in the garage to save a dollar, plus the utility curve of OEM manufacturing and pricing, but honestly I have neither the time nor...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

Correct. In fact there WAS a growing aftermarket...

Correct. In fact there WAS a growing aftermarket in bearings and spindles in various lengths and materials.



See you were so close... but you just couldn't help yourself but to inject an...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

I'm actually not. Generally speaking,...

I'm actually not. Generally speaking, "aftermarket" suppliers are allowed to make replacement parts for most things. Fram makes oil filters and air filters for Ford engines, for example, even new...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

Which is what happens when you don't litigate...

Which is what happens when you don't litigate them out of business.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

I have bought parts for a washing machine that...

I have bought parts for a washing machine that was 20 years old. I have bought parts for a clothes dryer that was 30 years old. Both are still alive and in use today.
I'm pretty sure neither...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-20, 08:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,226
Posted By nycphotography

While discontinuing the pedals may make sense,...

While discontinuing the pedals may make sense, I'm surprised they don't at least do a restock mfr run on the cleats to keep existing customers happy for the next 3-5 years. I mean how many could...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-07-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,369
Posted By nycphotography

The goal is to NOT have to adjust derailleur...

The goal is to NOT have to adjust derailleur on/off the trainer.
look at the der to cassette alignment in a few gears. it will likely be consistently off to the left or to the right.

then try...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,207
Posted By nycphotography

seam ripper to open the binding seam. zigzag a...

seam ripper to open the binding seam. zigzag a few times over the torn area to give it strength. insert into binding tape and seam it back together.

Or as per above... dry cleaners and $5.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,243
Posted By nycphotography

on flat ground, try starting out by taking 4 or 5...

on flat ground, try starting out by taking 4 or 5 gears harder, and a very low cadence... maybe 30-50 rpm. concentrate on your balance and movement on the pedals. weight more or less upright,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-07-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,005
Posted By nycphotography

Based on my observations of how fast they go past...

Based on my observations of how fast they go past me uphill, some people on zwift are made of helium and less 2' tall.
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