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01-21-23, 12:36 PM
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Posted By Rolla

Congratulations. Another thread successfully...

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01-21-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 722
Views: 27,703
Posted By Rolla

Huh. I thought it was pretty clear. It means that...

Huh. I thought it was pretty clear. It means that I think people who "only ride singlespeed" or "only drive air-cooled engines" or "only listen to classic rock" or "only ride 80s road bikes" are...
01-21-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 722
Views: 27,703
Posted By Rolla

Nothing wrong with valuing aesthetics over...

Nothing wrong with valuing aesthetics over performance, especially if one doesn't care about or isn't going to realize the advantage. I have a three-bar "klunker" that looks cool and is a blast to...
01-21-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rolla

Fortunately, that's easy to do. Integrated brake...

Fortunately, that's easy to do. Integrated brake and shift levers for flat bars seem to have faded in popularity.
01-21-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rolla

Agreed that grips are also important. Having used...

Agreed that grips are also important. Having used chunky grips for years, I now prefer them thinner. But I also prefer a wider and flatter brake lever shape. I have a pair of V.O. canti levers that...
01-21-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rolla

Um... that's why I'm asking. I wasn't expecting...

Um... that's why I'm asking. I wasn't expecting there to be consensus.


OK. Is having"literally decades of internet bike forum experience" something to brag about? :foo:
01-21-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rolla

Agreed on the Campy lever shape. I dislike the...

Agreed on the Campy lever shape. I dislike the size of the Sram Force shifter paddles on my canti CX bike -- when in the curve of the drop, braking with index and 2nd finger, the paddle hits my...
01-20-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rolla

Hood shape and size are probably factors, too....

Hood shape and size are probably factors, too. Sram definitely fits me differently than Shimano, Campy, etc.
01-20-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rolla

Lever Ergonomics

Regardless of what's at the other end of the line, which brake lever -- drop or flat-bar -- do you find to be the most comfortable in your hand?

Bonus question: Which shifter/brifter fits you like...
01-20-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 9,376
Posted By Rolla

I may have misinterpreted, but I read it as...

I may have misinterpreted, but I read it as sarcasm.
01-20-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,751
Posted By Rolla

Do the zinc and/or stainless replacement bolts...

Do the zinc and/or stainless replacement bolts last longer?
01-20-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,662
Posted By Rolla

The Masked Rider, by Neil Peart (late drummer of...

The Masked Rider, by Neil Peart (late drummer of the band Rush) is a surprisingly good read about his bicycle travels in West Africa.
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01-19-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Guess I have to spell it out for you, since...

Guess I have to spell it out for you, since you're so obtuse:

Climbing hills on a singlespeed, while not always the best choice, will nevertheless not "explode your knees" if you do it.

Better...
01-19-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Guess you missed that, too. You're 0 for 2, but...

Guess you missed that, too. You're 0 for 2, but keep swingin' for the fences.
01-19-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

TL;DR, but I guess you missed the part where I...

TL;DR, but I guess you missed the part where I said SS wasn't the best tool for every job. (Or for every tool.)
01-19-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By Rolla

Good to see some love for a brick-and-mortar...

Good to see some love for a brick-and-mortar shop. Try borrowing a truing stand from Amazon!
01-19-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

:rolleyes: Oh, the hyperbole. It's not the best...

:rolleyes: Oh, the hyperbole. It's not the best tool for every job, but I've ridden singlespeeds for 40 years without any knee issues whatsoever.
01-19-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

And some people just like higher quality and more...

And some people just like higher quality and more versatility than a $225 singlespeed provides.
01-19-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

When I buy something I buy it for myself, not the...

When I buy something I buy it for myself, not the next guy. I don't view my possessions as inventory, so resale value is rarely a consideration. I've found that focusing too much on getting what you...
01-19-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Were it not so grounded in arrogance, I probably...

Were it not so grounded in arrogance, I probably would.
01-19-23, 11:56 AM
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Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

And who anointed you the arbiter of foolishness? ...

And who anointed you the arbiter of foolishness? Like that Wolf kid, you seem to be under the mistaken impression that other people's choices are any of your business.
01-18-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,019
Posted By Rolla

I don't want my city government to require every...

I don't want my city government to require every retail establishment to purchase and install a bike rack. I mean, why stop there? Make them supply a lock, a charging station, and a repair stand,...
01-18-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 10,984
Posted By Rolla

Hydros that use DOT fluid are reportedly better...

Hydros that use DOT fluid are reportedly better in the cold, but perhaps there have been improvements to mineral oil seals in the 15 years since you tried them. I'd still wager that far more people...
01-18-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Lol. Gotta love the guys who spring for a Custom...

Lol. Gotta love the guys who spring for a Custom Shop PRS with hand-wound Lollars only to run it through a dozen stomp boxes and a hi-gain Randall.

/hijack
01-18-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

When it comes to ride characteristics, things...

When it comes to ride characteristics, things like wheelbase and tire choice probably make a more palpable difference than frame material to most riders. As an analogy, in acoustic guitar forums...
01-18-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,662
Posted By Rolla

I thought Being Gary Fisher: An Autobiography was...

I thought Being Gary Fisher: An Autobiography was entertaining, although I'm not crazy about the magazine-style format.

Samuel Abt writes about cycling well. His 1985 book, Breakaway, is kind of a...
01-18-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 27,703
Posted By Rolla

The one that is most ...

The one that is most ...
01-18-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,772
Posted By Rolla

If you've been using your right lever for the...

If you've been using your right lever for the rear brake for as long as I have, switching to "moto" style can be a steep and painful learning curve! A lot of my friends have the front on the right,...
01-17-23, 11:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,401
Posted By Rolla

Learn to like black or develop an appreciation...

Learn to like black or develop an appreciation for older gear, I guess. Carbon isn’t going away.

My two oldest bikes have silver parts, and I really prefer the look. Black parts look ‘okay’ on the...
01-17-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,772
Posted By Rolla

And you're free to prove my point over and over...

And you're free to prove my point over and over again, as you no doubt will.



The hallmark of your immaturity/insecurity is thinking that you get to decide the legitimacy of others' reasons.
01-17-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,772
Posted By Rolla

This is why cool kids shouldn't tease the dorks...

This is why cool kids shouldn't tease the dorks in middle school; it scars them for a lifetime.

In truth, fixed gear riders often go brakeless or front-only simply because their track frames...
01-16-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Fatigue life, stress risers, and weld weakness...

Fatigue life, stress risers, and weld weakness can all contribute to failure; it's not always an impact. I've had two Gary Fishers (both steel) and a custom-built steel frame break at the drive-side...
01-16-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 9,376
Posted By Rolla

The first one or the 1000th one? ...

The first one or the 1000th one?



They're exactly the same, and you're a genius for not falling for Big Cycling's nefarious scheme.
01-16-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 693
Posted By Rolla

I just use rubbing alcohol and ESI or Wolftooth...

I just use rubbing alcohol and ESI or Wolftooth silicone grips. They set up in about an hour and stay put thereafter. You can shoot some Dust-off compressed air under the grip to accelerate the...
01-16-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

You mean the business model under which bike...

You mean the business model under which bike manufacturers build frames and then put components on them that are made by parts manufacturers? Yeah, that's not the "majority" of the industry, it's the...
01-16-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

How fortunate to have so many forks come through...

How fortunate to have so many forks come through that are identical except for their brake configuration and to have the time to remove and weigh them.



We need a spit take emoji.
01-15-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,456
Posted By Rolla

420. See above.

420.



See above.
01-15-23, 05:56 PM
01-14-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Rolla

Weird flex, but OK.

Weird flex, but OK.
01-14-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Two good points here. One is that when you...

Two good points here. One is that when you amortize the purchase over the length of ownership, even an expensive bike is fairly reasonable, especially compared to some other sports/hobbies I can...
01-14-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

A 14K bike may well be "worth it" to someone else...

A 14K bike may well be "worth it" to someone else for any number of perfectly legitimate reasons, but if a bike is too precious for me to use as intended, it defeats the purpose; I don't ever want a...
01-14-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By Rolla

If the trails are relatively tame, I can't see...

If the trails are relatively tame, I can't see why it would be a problem; I ride my 650b gravel bikes on damn near everything -- bike path, singletrack, fire roads, double-track, whatever; it's when...
01-13-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Ha. You do little else here.

Ha. You do little else here.
01-13-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

Keep repeating the mantra: I am the real cyclist....

Keep repeating the mantra: I am the real cyclist. All others are posers. I am the real cyclist. All others are posers. I am the real cyclist. All others are posers. I am the real cyclist. All...
01-13-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Rolla

Hell if I know. Because it's human nature to be...

Hell if I know. Because it's human nature to be critical? Because basic utility isn't everyone's measure of desirability?

The fact is, nobody should care if other people like or dislike the things...
01-13-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By Rolla

I've never encountered someone so tortured by...

I've never encountered someone so tortured by what other people do with their money. You pretend to know their motivation for buying expensive bikes, and it's always the same: "to show off." Your...
01-13-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Rolla

As I see it, the comments are more directed at...

As I see it, the comments are more directed at the equipment, not the user. But some here are so invested in their "retro" identity that they think any criticism of older gear is a personal insult to...
01-12-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Rolla

Try to keep up, Corky. You want someone to "help...

Try to keep up, Corky. You want someone to "help people like me accept this as music," so ask him to explain it.
01-12-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Rolla

Then you're an actor. Seems like if you really...

Then you're an actor. Seems like if you really wanted to "accept" his music, you'd talk about it with him.
01-12-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Rolla

If his music offends his dad, it's doing its job....

If his music offends his dad, it's doing its job. The kids are alright.
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