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03-28-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 572
Posted By shelbyfv

^^^This. OP was a joke and it's not surprising...

^^^This. OP was a joke and it's not surprising who was sucked into his "defense." But since we are here, how many of you like bagels for breakfast?
03-28-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 460
Posted By shelbyfv

If an Incel on an acoustic bike drafts a Viagra...

If an Incel on an acoustic bike drafts a Viagra bike w/o permission would that generate a Me Too moment or a change of luck? We need a poll. Maybe in Ebikes....
03-27-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 460
Posted By shelbyfv

The greatest "virtue" is that you don't have to...

The greatest "virtue" is that you don't have to sweat the hills! Of course that's been true for most of my motorized vehicles, the 1967 VW Westie being an exception. :rolleyes: Hard not to like...
03-27-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 448
Posted By shelbyfv

Actually post #4 beat us both but it was tl;dr

Actually post #4 beat us both but it was tl;dr
03-27-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By shelbyfv

To be worn over or under the fanny pack?

To be worn over or under the fanny pack?
03-27-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 448
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, you can conquer this anxiety by learning to...

Yep, you can conquer this anxiety by learning to repair a puncture.
03-27-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 572
Posted By shelbyfv

We need a poll! :twitchy:

We need a poll! :twitchy:
03-27-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 338
Posted By shelbyfv

LOL, just thanks again. You always make us feel...

LOL, just thanks again. You always make us feel grateful we have the lives we have. Genius to pick one of these threads for your reminder.:thumb:
03-26-24, 06:48 PM
03-26-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 338
Posted By shelbyfv

No money to be made on that one, even if you...

No money to be made on that one, even if you lowballed them 10 cents on the dollar. Next....:roflmao:
03-26-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,211
Posted By shelbyfv

Just the derailleur hanger. I've never had an...

Just the derailleur hanger. I've never had an issue with dropout alignment but my sample is small. I had a steel frame with mashed in drive side stays but even that dropout was OK after the stays...
03-26-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,211
Posted By shelbyfv

Recognizing the major participants, I didn't...

Recognizing the major participants, I didn't follow the last three pages. :twitchy: However, I've done a half dozen of these w/o issue. The steel frames got checked with the derailleur hanger tool,...
03-26-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By shelbyfv

Congrats for your fundraising! T shirt/charity...

Congrats for your fundraising! T shirt/charity rides can be fun and most riders accept that they'll be dodging squirrels and people of varying skills. If interested you can learn a lot about group...
Forum: Recumbent
03-23-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By shelbyfv

A foam roller under the hams works for me.

A foam roller under the hams works for me.
03-23-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By shelbyfv

Bummer, hope you weren't $uckered too badly.

Bummer, hope you weren't $uckered too badly.
03-23-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 404
Posted By shelbyfv

This bike is obviously too small for the current...

This bike is obviously too small for the current rider. If you can get it for $150 you might make a few bucks on the flip. Lower the seatpost to level or slightly above bar height and take new drive...
03-23-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 452
Posted By shelbyfv

Here are some basics, straight from Shimano. ...

Here are some basics, straight from Shimano. https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/change-your-handlebar-position-to-improve-your-ride.html
03-23-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 404
Posted By shelbyfv

GORD, I'm afraid you've missed a few threads. ...

GORD, I'm afraid you've missed a few threads. :roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 01:03 PM
03-22-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By shelbyfv

Could be Ringworm. Another vote for anti-fungal...

Could be Ringworm. Another vote for anti-fungal spray or cream. Takes 6 months or more to get a Derm appt here, plus it costs more.:rolleyes:
03-22-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 452
Posted By shelbyfv

All this and more already covered in OP's...

All this and more already covered in OP's duplicate thread in "Fitting".... :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 494
Posted By shelbyfv

Obviously you are going to have to invest some...

Obviously you are going to have to invest some more time in trying a variety of saddles. I like the Terry Fly Century, has a cut out. I don't have any interest in riding w/o a chamois but it seems...
03-21-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 629
Posted By shelbyfv

Lynskey GR300?

Lynskey GR300?
03-21-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 452
Posted By shelbyfv

It appears you have an alloy steerer so you are...

It appears you have an alloy steerer so you are safe to move that top spacer under the stem. Also, the bars are titled down so adjust them up so that the flats are horizontal. It's a relatively...
03-18-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By shelbyfv

Seems posting weird stuff on BF is the...

Seems posting weird stuff on BF is the hobby....:twitchy:
03-17-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By shelbyfv

When I visualize threat, I might see a mugger in...

When I visualize threat, I might see a mugger in a dark alley. This I see more as a large dog turd that appears periodically in the same spot on the sidewalk. Dodge it, step in it, ponder why...
03-16-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By shelbyfv

I expect whatever you did to break the spoke also...

I expect whatever you did to break the spoke also compromised the tire, probably the wheel as well. Time to visit Wally for a new bike.
03-16-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By shelbyfv

reactive vs proactive :innocent:

reactive vs proactive :innocent:
03-15-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By shelbyfv

Weird that you find so many folks on the road...

Weird that you find so many folks on the road having problems with vintage photocopiers. :foo:
03-13-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By shelbyfv

The notion of a pack of 'bents in a sprint,...

The notion of a pack of 'bents in a sprint, climbing the Alps or circling the Champs is amusing.
03-13-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By shelbyfv

Yeah, when I bought it a year ago, the specs were...

Yeah, when I bought it a year ago, the specs were GRX crank for US and FSA for other markets. Mine showed up with FSA. The specs on the website soon changed but not the pic. I didn't have any...
03-03-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By shelbyfv

Cannondale Topstone 1 value?

For those of you familiar with the current market, what would you ask? Size M, Silver, a year old. Condition as new, specs same as in link. Topstone 1...
01-28-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 957
Posted By shelbyfv

Oooops. You know what they say about assume.......

Oooops. You know what they say about assume.... :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 575
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, use your chain up. When it is done you will...

Yep, use your chain up. When it is done you will be fine with the least expensive Shimano, KMC or SRAM.
01-27-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 800
Posted By shelbyfv

Metal bikes other than Cannondale are likely to...

Metal bikes other than Cannondale are likely to have threaded bottom brackets. You can also avoid the unknowns that come with used carbon.
01-26-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,378
Posted By shelbyfv

:thumb:

:thumb:
01-26-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 808
Posted By shelbyfv

Cycling doesn't suit everyone,whether mentally,...

Cycling doesn't suit everyone,whether mentally, physically or due to environmental constraints. No need trying to force a square peg into a round hole, there are other hobbies galore.
01-26-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,378
Posted By shelbyfv

I live in fear of hydroplaning with my 32s. I...

I live in fear of hydroplaning with my 32s. I suppose 23s might ease my mind. :roflmao:
01-25-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,378
Posted By shelbyfv

I never experienced a downside, real or imagined,...

I never experienced a downside, real or imagined, when moving up to 28s. I've since moved to 32s and beyond in pursuit of comfort and stability but can see that might not suit everyone. I don't...
01-25-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,715
Posted By shelbyfv

Bump. Could be done in the time it takes to read...

Bump. Could be done in the time it takes to read this thread. Maybe OP is preparing a video for us.:thumb:
01-25-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By shelbyfv

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. :beer:

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. :beer:
01-22-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,204
Posted By shelbyfv

Over the years I've been witness to a number of...

Over the years I've been witness to a number of cage bolts loosening. Those of others and yes, a few of my own. I think people are hesitant to wrench down on them due to the variety of materials...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,143
Posted By shelbyfv

The brown tape and tan walls look good on the...

The brown tape and tan walls look good on the green bike but I can't see the saddle. JMO but mixing black and brown accessories just adds a discordant note. That said, the one time I felt compelled...
01-22-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 617
Posted By shelbyfv

It's been very cold here as well.

It's been very cold here as well.
01-22-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,651
Posted By shelbyfv

There are people who understand these things. LSE...

There are people who understand these things. LSE on trickle down...
01-21-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,651
Posted By shelbyfv

There I was thinking a stake had been put through...

There I was thinking a stake had been put through the heart of Trickle Down. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 09:55 PM
01-21-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,339
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, one would think....:foo:

Yep, one would think....:foo:
01-21-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By shelbyfv

If you are OK with 35s, endurance bikes like the...

If you are OK with 35s, endurance bikes like the Giant Defy Adv are alleged to be about 17lbs.
01-21-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By shelbyfv

I'd keep looking. Mechanical discs paired with...

I'd keep looking. Mechanical discs paired with QRs... If that's not a problem for you, I think $500 USD would be OK.
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