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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 5,032
Posted By vespasianus

Smoke weed before or during the ride?

Smoke weed before or during the ride?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 5,032
Posted By vespasianus

Shirt or no shirt?

Shirt or no shirt?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,059
Posted By vespasianus

This thread is making the people of South...

This thread is making the people of South Carolina look bad.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-23, 06:18 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 11,184
Posted By vespasianus

Thank god for this thread. I had lost lots of...

Thank god for this thread. I had lost lots of faith in this forum but my patience has been rewarded!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,878
Posted By vespasianus

The question is not will you be getting a new,...

The question is not will you be getting a new, lighter bike, but will you get a new, faster bike. Aero frames, with aero wheels and wider tires will help you go faster. Disc brakes and electronic...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 10,878
Posted By vespasianus

The move to electronic shifters is a great...

The move to electronic shifters is a great business move. I would assume the margins are higher and this is the logical extension of the move from repairable components to replaceable components.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 976
Posted By vespasianus

I have won every race I entered, including the...

I have won every race I entered, including the Tour de France, the Giro de Italia and the Coors Classic. My best race with the US Championship in Philadelphia, I was on lap 10 before the others had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,241
Posted By vespasianus

I always found this interesting: ...

I always found this interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZnPY0hMs_8
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,753
Posted By vespasianus

Wow, what a great job by your bike shop. Just...

Wow, what a great job by your bike shop. Just really above and beyond.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,183
Posted By vespasianus

Agreed. As a guy who rides and loves his 26"...

Agreed. As a guy who rides and loves his 26" mountain bike, there is nothing, and I mean nothing, that it does better than a modern 29er. There is ZERO reason why a person without special needs,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 401
Posted By vespasianus

I find mechanical disc brakes, especially those...

I find mechanical disc brakes, especially those for road use, to be terrible. Spend the extra money on the full 105 equipped bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,928
Views: 481,001
Posted By vespasianus

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_1087_16291350a9e03a201f3d99a15f33ddf557865f4c.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,396
Posted By vespasianus

This Bike forum is a very interesting place...

This Bike forum is a very interesting place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,753
Posted By vespasianus

If you want an idea on the frame, send the serial...

If you want an idea on the frame, send the serial number to Barbara at tommasini, she will get you some information.

info@tommasini.it

Tommasini's are fantastic bikes and have a magical ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 344
Posted By vespasianus

UST was nice (still have a set of UST 819 wheels)...

UST was nice (still have a set of UST 819 wheels) but heavy. I hated the official "UST" tires as they were crazy heavy and had a terrible feel. I just used other tires and never had a problem.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,809
Posted By vespasianus

I agree. The derailleur is a thing I would love...

I agree. The derailleur is a thing I would love to see go.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By vespasianus

Welcome back to the fold! Often, stopping one...

Welcome back to the fold! Often, stopping one thing and coming back to it later can increase the experience.

Old steel bikes are wonderful. I have a Tommasini with the small diameter tubes (and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 4,674
Posted By vespasianus

If you want the specialized, I would hold on for...

If you want the specialized, I would hold on for that. Come Jan and Feb, you will see more bikes for sale.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-22, 05:21 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 4,674
Posted By vespasianus

But honestly, this has been the most useful and...

But honestly, this has been the most useful and entertaining thread. The arguments made were not crazy and there was some "data" presented that supported a point of view, that people actually looked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 24,596
Posted By vespasianus

Reading through this thread again and find it...

Reading through this thread again and find it kinda funny.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_0743_084a99b0e41f102e20e6eaa4246a7401a8c8a2dd.jpeg

This is my gravel...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,209
Posted By vespasianus

You are 100% right about that. I just came back...

You are 100% right about that. I just came back from Spain and honestly, everyone was on an e-bike. All the commuters, the delivery guys, everyone was on an bike. Honesty, it is a great thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 4,674
Posted By vespasianus

But what if the wheels were 1200g instead of...

But what if the wheels were 1200g instead of 2000g?

And yes, I am being sarcastic. When the MTB world moved from 26" wheels to 29" wheels, people said the extra weight of the bigger wheels, tires...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By vespasianus

Can you point to the data supporting this...

Can you point to the data supporting this argument? I think for cheaper bikes, with small BB and poor tubes, their role is larger. But for a modern, quality carbon bike that might not be the case. In...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By vespasianus

Sure, I am going to listen to Yan on a bike...

Sure, I am going to listen to Yan on a bike forum, who claims to be an adult with a job over a bike engineer. I seriously doubt that and if I said you were an idiot, well, if the shoe fits. Another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By vespasianus

If you don't care how it looks, but just want it...

If you don't care how it looks, but just want it fixed, you can try this:

https://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Repair-Your-Predator-Cycling/dp/B00UMATXWY

Seat stays are not really load bearing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,602
Posted By vespasianus

The OP said: "Friend not in a position to get a...

The OP said: "Friend not in a position to get a custom made frame. Trying to find something that would be as light as an 853 frame in a production bike. It this even a thing anymore?"

To the OP,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,602
Posted By vespasianus

If you are in the USA, and want stock steel, ...

If you are in the USA, and want stock steel, there are two easy answers. First is Ritchey. And second is Ritchey.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 5,534
Posted By vespasianus

I am one that believes that people can be sold...

I am one that believes that people can be sold anything and that so called "bike journalists" and "bike reviewers" are terrible. They are all just recycling the same old crap and use the same lines...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-22, 04:46 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 5,534
Posted By vespasianus

But what would the test result be if they did it...

But what would the test result be if they did it wearing just jorts and shirtless?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,141
Posted By vespasianus

Most likely the use of older rims. Newer rims...

Most likely the use of older rims. Newer rims will be tighter and have lower tolerances. As will the tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 541
Posted By vespasianus

Wow, great story and Koyote is right, it really...

Wow, great story and Koyote is right, it really does highlight the value of a good LBS.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,048
Posted By vespasianus

And he found the Bikeforum site, created and...

And he found the Bikeforum site, created and account and told his tale here? If true, I feel sorry for him but what the heck is he expecting. Go to the authorities, hire a lawyer. Do something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,392
Posted By vespasianus

You're telling me; I knew her mother.

You're telling me; I knew her mother.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 06:14 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 3,541
Posted By vespasianus

42. Always 42.

42. Always 42.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,750
Posted By vespasianus

Unless you stopped at some point to smoke weed on...

Unless you stopped at some point to smoke weed on the side of a road, it is not a real ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,100
Posted By vespasianus

Nice story and great that you have an LBS who...

Nice story and great that you have an LBS who will fight for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,343
Posted By vespasianus

I will only ride tubeless if Larry give it his...

I will only ride tubeless if Larry give it his blessing.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,556
Posted By vespasianus

Honestly, if someone showed up to a group ride...

Honestly, if someone showed up to a group ride like that, I would ask them to put on a shirt and ask the come dressed appropriately for a group ride. If I found them smoking weed on the side of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,556
Posted By vespasianus

The scary thing would be if he is not trolling.

The scary thing would be if he is not trolling.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-04-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,386
Posted By vespasianus

What I don't get is why the heck this would cause...

What I don't get is why the heck this would cause someone to be frustrated.

And Polaris is right.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,472
Posted By vespasianus

But I think it is kinda designed to be "normal",...

But I think it is kinda designed to be "normal", which I guess is good. The key thing is that it is consistent. Day in and day out. No need to ever mess with it.

Now, with a 1x drivetrain, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,589
Posted By vespasianus

But I don't think it is as simple as that. In the...

But I don't think it is as simple as that. In the 80's and 90s's, the difference between a steel and aluminum bike was major. Aluminum got its reputation as being harsh and stiff because the bikes of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-15-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,944
Posted By vespasianus

I do it on the Garmin and have it sync with...

I do it on the Garmin and have it sync with strava after.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,641
Posted By vespasianus

I have a Tommasini Sintesi from 1999 that I still...

I have a Tommasini Sintesi from 1999 that I still ride. I also have a nice modern disc brake carbon bike (Cinelli Superstar). Both are good and fun. Both run 50/34 compact cranksets, with 11 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,641
Posted By vespasianus

I hate test like these. Put modern components on...

I hate test like these. Put modern components on the older bike along with some nice modern rims and I bet the "differences" would be minor.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,472
Posted By vespasianus

I agree and view that as a good thing. Shifting...

I agree and view that as a good thing. Shifting performance is excellent (as is mechanical) and it will stay that way. But shifting is shifting and I view electronic systems as another way to skin a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,472
Posted By vespasianus

Campag. Centaur is actually pretty good and...

Campag. Centaur is actually pretty good and Chorus with disc brakes is fantastic.

The electronic systems don't really shift better than a good mechanical system (been riding Ultegra Di2) but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 320
Posted By vespasianus

First, when the pads are out, clean with alcohol....

First, when the pads are out, clean with alcohol. Let it dry and gently, and I mean gently, pump the brake lever once and see the piston extend out a bit. Pump the lever one or two more times gently...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By vespasianus

This. I have been riding a bike with Di2 and it...

This. I have been riding a bike with Di2 and it is nice. But the shifting "difference" is not dramatic and honestly no different than a good mechanical system. The shifter "feel" is lighter but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,200
Posted By vespasianus

What makes that better than a steel bike, like a...

What makes that better than a steel bike, like a Fairlight Strael? Weight? - which I think is the stupidest thing to consider as it represents a fraction of the overall weight of the cycling unit.
...
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