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Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 68
Posted By rsbob

When did cycling glove to out of fashion?

Not a question to solve world peace, but the world tour riders seem to have abandoned wearing gloves. Maybe it is archaic to want extra cushion and hand protection if you hit the deck, but what...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,424
Posted By rsbob

Cross post,, but thought it was worth sharing...

Cross post,, but thought it was worth sharing with the wise:

55 miles (88K <-which sounds more impressive) with 2,300’ (701 meters <-doesn’t sound that impressive) and 3 PRs on an ideal day...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5,392
Views: 868,145
Posted By rsbob

Cow love ...

Cow love

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 71
Posted By rsbob

Believe you answered your own question. If not...

Believe you answered your own question. If not familiar with derailleurs mechanics, for an amateur it can be frustrating. Or you could give it a shot and watch the Part Tools YouTube videos, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

55 miles (88K <-which sounds more impressive)...

55 miles (88K <-which sounds more impressive) with 2,300’ (701 meters <-doesn’t sound that impressive) and 3 PRs on an ideal day temperature wise - low 60s. OK, haters - there is some fresh meat for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 770
Posted By rsbob

As taught by me, my 5 YO grandson now likes to...

As taught by me, my 5 YO grandson now likes to parrot back, “Grandpa, don’t be a dufus”. Then we both laugh.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 332
Posted By rsbob

As I have aged, I have found my greatest enemy on...

As I have aged, I have found my greatest enemy on the bike to be heat. My body doesn’t regulate itself like when I was young by copious sweating, forehead excepted. I have found myself after a hard...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,461
Posted By rsbob

What a fantastic surprise. Lighter bike + more...

What a fantastic surprise. Lighter bike + more fitness = good times!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,012
Posted By rsbob

And you acted so excited when I sold it to you at...

And you acted so excited when I sold it to you at a “buddy price”.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 18,205
Posted By rsbob

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

Two consecutive days of one hour sessions of Z2. ...

Two consecutive days of one hour sessions of Z2. Lots of thunder showers this weekend so headed indoors. Between downpours, power washed the back porch awning yesterday, which sucked. Today was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 566
Posted By rsbob

Help me understand the bias against carbon drop...

Help me understand the bias against carbon drop bar e-bikes. Drop bar bikes are usually ridden on city streets or gravel. My drop bar carbon non-e-bike has taken some pretty good hits on pot holes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,755
Posted By rsbob

Recently purchased a pair of Siroko...

Recently purchased a pair of Siroko Photochromatic...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,994
Views: 67,784
Posted By rsbob

What a magnificent structure. Hope the funds can...

What a magnificent structure. Hope the funds can be raised to relocate it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,994
Views: 67,784
Posted By rsbob

I vote for 3 because of clever wording.

I vote for 3 because of clever wording.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 1,006,100
Posted By rsbob

I believe the Baron Von Richthoffen rode that...

I believe the Baron Von Richthoffen rode that bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5,392
Views: 868,145
Posted By rsbob

Doh! My bad. But the ride you shared looks...

Doh! My bad. But the ride you shared looks beautiful.

Now I need to get back to work on reading comprehension.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

RSbob, what an ignominious poltroon. Oh wait a...

RSbob, what an ignominious poltroon. Oh wait a minute, that’s another poster! Besides, RSbob only lies. Wouldn’t believe a word he tipes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

Uh, Never met the guy - if it is a guy. Wouldn’t...

Uh, Never met the guy - if it is a guy. Wouldn’t admit it even if I had. And what a stupid name anyway. Must be some kind of idjot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,811
Posted By rsbob

Here’s some extra Freedom and it’s New! As a...

Here’s some extra Freedom and it’s New! As a bonus, they make great Band-Aids.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,811
Posted By rsbob

Shirley, you jest. Surely you do.

Shirley, you jest. Surely you do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,811
Posted By rsbob

No, but I have read about it on the interweb and...

No, but I have read about it on the interweb and it sounds sucky like fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5,392
Views: 868,145
Posted By rsbob

Did you ride up Mt Constitution? Great views...

Did you ride up Mt Constitution? Great views from the top.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,461
Posted By rsbob

If/when you fitness improves, it is quite...

If/when you fitness improves, it is quite satisfying to climb a hill in the big chain ring, where in the past, it had to be small ring. A good feeling of accomplishment and improved fitness.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 305
Posted By rsbob

The problem, as I see it, with birthday rides is...

The problem, as I see it, with birthday rides is that they are relatively easy when young and increasingly more difficult when hitting the 70s and 80s. I believe it is all backwards with 60 being...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,392
Posted By rsbob

You self-importance is showing. You may want to...

You self-importance is showing. You may want to tuck it back in. :)
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-18-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 477
Posted By rsbob

Hanging with ZWIFT since I can create my own...

Hanging with ZWIFT since I can create my own workouts and erg mode keeps me on track, but the graphics suck.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 796
Posted By rsbob

Placebo effect disguised in a new ride?

Placebo effect disguised in a new ride?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,811
Posted By rsbob

Where does the anger come from? Anger at the...

Where does the anger come from? Anger at the groups or yourself and why?

You want to be introspective, and group rides are far from that unless you find, through a local bike club, like minded...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 770
Posted By rsbob

I use radar (audible chirps on head unit) so I...

I use radar (audible chirps on head unit) so I don’t have to take my eyes off what’s in front of me. When looking in your rear view mirror, even for a second, your concentration is shifting to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,160
Posted By rsbob

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS...

To answer your question/s directly: Your fear IS unrealistic and blown out of proportion. The chances of something horrific happening is pretty remote. People log hundreds and thousands of miles on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,392
Posted By rsbob

On the other hand, if you are crossing a raging...

On the other hand, if you are crossing a raging river and get swept away with your bike, the air the tires and the wood rims would be a life saver (or light saber). <-thinking of Darth Vader above.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21,353
Views: 5,267,028
Posted By rsbob

Succumbed to a 13-34 (from a 13-28) for my Orbea...

Succumbed to a 13-34 (from a 13-28) for my Orbea - plus a new chain for the extra reach. More cross chaining requires more frequent front mech shifting, but I’m fine with that. Note the new teeth and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 770
Posted By rsbob

Unless you are a cargo vessel, we don’t discuss...

Unless you are a cargo vessel, we don’t discuss “offloading”. This is a family forum. :D Kidding. Think I offloaded once back in ‘87. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,392
Posted By rsbob

On the other hand, on a gravel bike, if you get...

On the other hand, on a gravel bike, if you get stranded over night, you can always build a nice fire. Not so with carbon - unless you have a death wish.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

congratulations!! 🥳 🍾

congratulations!! 🥳 🍾
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 515
Posted By rsbob

Silly me. Smelly, him.

Silly me. Smelly, him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By rsbob

Kay why?

Kay why?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3,124
Views: 548,130
Posted By rsbob

Orbea cosmetic re-do. First then new - near...

Orbea cosmetic re-do. First then new - near water:

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The previous look:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

Days off are important to help rebuild muscle.

Days off are important to help rebuild muscle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5,392
Views: 868,145
Posted By rsbob

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,533
Posted By rsbob

“Stupid is as stupid does”. Forest Gump ”You...

“Stupid is as stupid does”. Forest Gump

”You can’t fix stupid”, Anon

I am 100% sold on tubeless, however my GP 5Ks with TPUs are pretty darned close - and probably weigh about the same. Rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

You been drinking again? :D

You been drinking again? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 770
Posted By rsbob

. Animal abuse! :D OP, A Cliff bar is...

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Animal abuse! :D

OP, A Cliff bar is a pretty big gut buster before a ride. You may have a lot of blood working down by your stomach to digest it, thus sapping your energy. When I take a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5,392
Views: 868,145
Posted By rsbob

The Grateful Dead?

From today’s ride. These skeletons are decorated for all the major holidays, and then get unique costumes for off holiday periods.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

Headed out today without any expectations. Even...

Headed out today without any expectations. Even after yesterday off, except for core and leg strengthening, I thought I would just cruise along and enjoy the ride and not stress myself. I managed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6,411
Views: 596,287
Posted By rsbob

Wow, that must have bled like a mother. Yikes.

Wow, that must have bled like a mother. Yikes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5,392
Views: 868,145
Posted By rsbob

I hope you caught the ceremonial march around the...

I hope you caught the ceremonial march around the piazza with all the town areas represented in their traditional costumes. We hiked the trail between the towns on the Cinque Terra and my wife’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,764
Posted By rsbob

“Remember darling, don’t be a snook. It’s not...

“Remember darling, don’t be a snook. It’s not how you feel. It’s how you look and you look marvelous”. Billy Crystal, SNL
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,932
Posted By rsbob

“To infinity and beyond!”

“To infinity and beyond!”
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