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Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 09:50 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I agree with your approach to this issue.

I agree with your approach to this issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

As soon as a polar bear comes knocking on my...

As soon as a polar bear comes knocking on my door, and asks to use my pool, I'll join in.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Well, duh. Obviously.

Well, duh. Obviously.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-21, 05:30 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Been off work this week, witch means I'm spending...

Been off work this week, witch means I'm spending very little time in front of a computer screen. I had planned to ride a bunch this week, but between Mother Nature (rain and cold) and my family, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 08:20 PM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

A buddy of mine had a 7000. It rode like my...

A buddy of mine had a 7000. It rode like my Cannondale - brutal. Not quite Klein brutal, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Tires? https://youtu.be/6Emj995ityY

Tires?
https://youtu.be/6Emj995ityY
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 04:29 PM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

That fad returned in the mid-'80s, as well.

That fad returned in the mid-'80s, as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 04:28 PM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I would be surprised if my old Manitou has 75mm...

I would be surprised if my old Manitou has 75mm of travel. It's better than a rigid fork...but not by a lot.

I had one of the original all-elastomer Manitou forks (like Tomac used when he won...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I have the Manitou Ti SX on this bike. I believe...

I have the Manitou Ti SX on this bike. I believe it's a combination of Ti springs and elastomers. This for sat unused for over 15 years, and it still works (mostly). The spring and damper...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 12:52 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Agreed. I do enjoy new tires. However, my...

Agreed. I do enjoy new tires. However, my Explorer eats tires at kind of an alarming rate.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 12:20 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I don't mind spending money on fun car stuff,...

I don't mind spending money on fun car stuff, like performance upgrades. Broken stuff, not so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 11:38 AM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Good luck. I hope y'all are able to dodge the...

Good luck. I hope y'all are able to dodge the bullets.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 11:36 AM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

"See ya soon"... ...is not what I want to...

"See ya soon"...

...is not what I want to hear from my mechanic when I pick up my car after he's worked on it.

It's been fun and exciting times with cars over the last week. $2k for a new...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-21, 11:26 AM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Well played :golfclap:

Well played :golfclap:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-21, 03:32 PM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

My alarm system adds to the mess in my house. ...

My alarm system adds to the mess in my house. The amount of false alarms is bordering on intolerable.
https://i.imgur.com/6KTnyXW.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Not slower. 8 finishes closer to the next...

Not slower. 8 finishes closer to the next letter. It's a net equal to 7.

After writing the letter for a couple of years now, I've figured out how to make it work. When exact spacing is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

An offshoot loop off the Epic KOM climb in Zwift....

An offshoot loop off the Epic KOM climb in Zwift. It's stupid-steep.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Nervous is tense. Tense is over-reactive. ...

Nervous is tense. Tense is over-reactive. Over-reactive is hazardous. Take a breath, relax your shoulders, be predictable, be smooth...and stay aware.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

A century on Zwift? That's on my "nope"...

A century on Zwift? That's on my "nope" list.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I've done the Radio Tower once. That was enough,...

I've done the Radio Tower once. That was enough, thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I use 50%, too. I haven't seen a reason to...

I use 50%, too. I haven't seen a reason to change it. I think my range is 11-27.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I'm an 8.

I'm an 8.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 01:02 PM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

The peak of my racing abilities was as a sprinter...

The peak of my racing abilities was as a sprinter racing Cat 3. It wasn't pro-level bumping and shoving, but contact wasn't unusual.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Me, too. Also, I'm taking all of next week off. ...

Me, too. Also, I'm taking all of next week off. This will be my first full week off work for at least 2 years. My holiday time is usually eaten up with a few extra days around a weekend for...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

The reason has been highlighted with bold letters...

The reason has been highlighted with bold letters above. Such is their nature.

Meanwhile, pros...
https://youtu.be/dDQJmQxfaLM
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Which one is the evil one?

Which one is the evil one?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-21, 04:19 PM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

My choice would be the central coast (San Luis...

My choice would be the central coast (San Luis Obispo area).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

That's Los Angeles County. Most of the rest of...

That's Los Angeles County. Most of the rest of the state is sub-8%.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

You're probably right. That said, I have seen...

You're probably right. That said, I have seen extenders that are threaded to be able to use the rim nut.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

For people who don't buy the correct length stems...

For people who don't buy the correct length stems for their deep-profile wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

If you don't want the $1500, you can Venmo it to...

If you don't want the $1500, you can Venmo it to me, and I'll find a use for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Accurate.

Accurate.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

That would be another way to say it.

That would be another way to say it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Well done, sir. A happy wife is a good thing. ...

Well done, sir. A happy wife is a good thing.

In my experience, a happy wife does not guarantee that I am happy. However, an unhappy wife will make damn sure I am also unhappy, right along with...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

The obvious answer is to hurry up and buy a new...

The obvious answer is to hurry up and buy a new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-21, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Good behavior?

Good behavior?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I'm always almost California dreaming. It's a...

I'm always almost California dreaming. It's a geography thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

That's a long and expensive process that I don't...

That's a long and expensive process that I don't really want to go through again. Besides, I kind of like them....most days.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

My intent to have a good week on the bike has...

My intent to have a good week on the bike has been sabotaged by my family. Oh, well.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

For a different twist, look into Japanese...

For a different twist, look into Japanese Whiskey. A buddy of mine has a couple that he's shared with me. Excellent stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

It's a preference thing. I will always pick a...

It's a preference thing. I will always pick a bourbon or rye over scotch or irish, if I have the choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

At that price point, you can't really miss. It...

At that price point, you can't really miss. It becomes a matter of preference for the subtleties. I'm not sure what the current prices are, but Michter's, Booker's, and Rowan's Creek are ones I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Cool. You are definitely welcome to your...

Cool. You are definitely welcome to your opinion. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Meanwhile, I don't understand why my GSD and...

Meanwhile, I don't understand why my GSD and Beagle-boy aren't bald, considering how much dog hair collects in the corners of my house.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Subjective, again. I find it to be a fairly...

Subjective, again. I find it to be a fairly mediocre example of typical mid-century marketing graphic design.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

I feel confident in saying that a 1955 map of...

I feel confident in saying that a 1955 map of MEA's routes will have zero affect on where I ride my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

"Good" is subjective, in this case.

"Good" is subjective, in this case.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Nope.

Nope.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 10:12 AM
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Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Not to everyone.

Not to everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 328,414
Posted By Eric F

Oh no!! It's crabon fiber. A scuff means it...

Oh no!! It's crabon fiber. A scuff means it will assplode immediately...

...or maybe 100 years from now...

...or never.
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