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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

Exactly! Every bike more expensive than mine is a...

Exactly! Every bike more expensive than mine is a waste of money and every bike less expensive than mine is a cheap POS! :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

I much prefer bike shorts over bibs. I hate bibs....

I much prefer bike shorts over bibs. I hate bibs. They're too hot, chafe my shoulders and make it a pain to take a leak or a dump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,142
Posted By Lombard

It seems ridiculous to you and me. But there...

It seems ridiculous to you and me. But there really are plenty of hamfisted if not clueless people out there that maybe own nothing more than a couple of screwdrivers and a hammer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

If things like that irritate you, you must have a...

If things like that irritate you, you must have a very easy life.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

Agree. I mean how much trouble is it to turn that...

Agree. I mean how much trouble is it to turn that QR a few more turns so the wheel falls out? Really, have people gotten this lazy that they have to defeat safety features for tiny extra convenience?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

How could I forget? Shoes! Yes, a good pair will...

How could I forget? Shoes! Yes, a good pair will be $100-200. It's been almost 2 decades since I bowled regularly.

Granted that having your own shoes isn't as important as having your own ball....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,142
Posted By Lombard

I blame the chain lube the OP is using. Clearly...

I blame the chain lube the OP is using. Clearly he is using the wrong chain lube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

No. That would belong in a thread of the...

No. That would belong in a thread of the "Smallest Waste Of Money". ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/300x300/king_kong_chest_pound_00f75b8cb44965a61c3986aef9cb9c837832b95d.gif
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

It's light because it's missing half the cogs....

It's light because it's missing half the cogs. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

Owners are responsible for their dogs. Owners...

Owners are responsible for their dogs. Owners need to be held accountable when their pets attack people. Dogs are just being dogs. Bikes trigger the run-chase instinct. If a rider is attacked, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lombard

Because Big Chain wants you to replace your chain...

Because Big Chain wants you to replace your chain more often. 😆
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lombard

LOL! Well I am known for being a hill spinner...

LOL! Well I am known for being a hill spinner rather than a hammerer. Maybe that's part of it. I'm also a fair weather rider - unless I happen to get caught in a rain storm. If I do, the chain gets...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-15-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By Lombard

Potential problem in certain situations like very...

Potential problem in certain situations like very tight turns at low speeds. There is this very tight turn I sometimes have to make all while climbing a hill. With my size 12's, I need to be very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lombard

Knurds? Huh? As analogies...

Knurds?



Huh?



As analogies go, this is probably one of the worst I've seen.
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-14-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By Lombard

I'm one of the lucky ones who haven't gotten the...

I'm one of the lucky ones who haven't gotten the rona yet.........at least to my knowledge. A few friends have gotten it including two who I would categorize as in good health and in 60's. Two of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 902
Posted By Lombard

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/617x435/traditiondemotivator_609991a4dc987983e58227347a782902f9e244dd.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

You really shouldn't try to flush worn tires down...

You really shouldn't try to flush worn tires down the toilet either.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 446
Posted By Lombard

Geometry is almost certainly different as well as...

Geometry is almost certainly different as well as little differences in fit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 758
Posted By Lombard

Have you seen what a good garden hose costs??

Have you seen what a good garden hose costs??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lombard

Precisely. Or rather to replace the chain before...

Precisely. Or rather to replace the chain before you damage the cassette cogs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

Rotating bike tires should be like wiping after...

Rotating bike tires should be like wiping after taking a poop. Always front to back and what comes off the rear goes in the trash.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 243
Posted By Lombard

It hasn't been mentioned, but in case you're not...

It hasn't been mentioned, but in case you're not aware, spokes under tension will twist somewhat as you turn the nipples. You need to compensate for this when you turn a nipple. If there is any spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lombard

Always trust the humble RULER. Get rid of the...

Always trust the humble RULER. Get rid of the fancy dancy chain checkers.

1/32 inch is only half time. Replace when it wears 1/16 inch.

Good write up and illustrations below:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 446
Posted By Lombard

I'm guessing the K2 probably fits you better than...

I'm guessing the K2 probably fits you better than the Roubaix.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 902
Posted By Lombard

Everything is explained here: ...

Everything is explained here:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Bike tire sizes are even more confusing than car tire sizes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

I'm with you on this! I'm a Nordic skier, not a...

I'm with you on this! I'm a Nordic skier, not a downhill guy. Even groomed xc ski centers cost very little - anywhere between $10 and $30. Regardless, unless you live in Northern New England,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

Well consider that cycling is less expensive than...

Well consider that cycling is less expensive than hobbies such as horseback riding or classic car restoration. I would argue that golf and skiing can even be more expensive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

How much do you think jet engine precision makes...

How much do you think jet engine precision makes in the world of cycling? If it makes you feel good to hang something expensive on your bike and that makes you ride more, all the power to you. If you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

Only 50% of vinyl buyers own a record player?...

Only 50% of vinyl buyers own a record player? Then what do they do with these LP's, put them in storage and forget about them?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

Hmmm. I travel to plenty of areas where a cell...

Hmmm. I travel to plenty of areas where a cell signal is either spotty or non-existant. So streaming would be problematic for me. And I found out recently that Pandora doesn't work in Canada.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

SMH. Yes, I know CD's are digital. I used the...

SMH. Yes, I know CD's are digital. I used the wrong word. I meant ripped and sync'd to an MP3 player.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

Why is that funny? Don't you think there are...

Why is that funny? Don't you think there are plenty of people who haven't digitized their CD collection?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

Exactly. If a lighter bike motivates you to ride...

Exactly. If a lighter bike motivates you to ride more, you will get into better shape and lose weight. Not a waste.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 989
Views: 30,636
Posted By Lombard

Looks like an "I'll take my ball and go home"...

Looks like an "I'll take my ball and go home" response. Now who is sensitive?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

The puppy was obviously drafting you. :D

The puppy was obviously drafting you. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

Since you're on this forum, you obviously have a...

Since you're on this forum, you obviously have a computer. Isn't that too much tech for you?

Seriously, I'm not one to jump on new tech when it first arrives. I let others work out the bugs. And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,059
Posted By Lombard

Do you mean this killer bunny? ...

Do you mean this killer bunny?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgj3nZWtOfA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 6,562
Posted By Lombard

Me thinks you're trying to force a non-issue. I'm...

Me thinks you're trying to force a non-issue. I'm not a racer and like you, I'm out mostly for exercise and fresh air. I'm not competitive.....well......mostly not. I do mileage bragging rights...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,484
Posted By Lombard

I see this all too often. New members dredge old...

I see this all too often. New members dredge old threads - that's how Google works, it directs them to these threads. Then old-timers dogpile on the newbie for reviving an ancient thread. On the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 343
Posted By Lombard

Or worse yet, they'll melt while descending a...

Or worse yet, they'll melt while descending a long downhill and then.........well........we don't want to go there. Brake fade is also a possibility if the fluid gets hot enough to boil.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 532
Posted By Lombard

I agree with this, but I would also add this. ...

I agree with this, but I would also add this. Before you go to the trouble of replacing the spoke, get out a magnifying glass and check the spoke holes carefully for cracks. Sometimes a spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By Lombard

^^^What they said.^^^

^^^What they said.^^^
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 450
Posted By Lombard

Store your bike inside the house.

Store your bike inside the house.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 5,106
Posted By Lombard

Rim brakes vs. disc brakes.

Rim brakes vs. disc brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,280
Posted By Lombard

This whole "grit" and "grinding paste" thing is...

This whole "grit" and "grinding paste" thing is really getting old. If the grit does so much damage, why do I get 8-10K miles out of my chains when all I do is lube every 500 miles with a 50/50...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 06:02 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,280
Posted By Lombard

And it's cheap and easy to come by. Just puke on...

And it's cheap and easy to come by. Just puke on it. Easy peazy!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,309
Posted By Lombard

Is there anybody left here who isn't on your...

Is there anybody left here who isn't on your ignore list?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 677
Posted By Lombard

Or more likely, change their CC or bank account...

Or more likely, change their CC or bank account number.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,280
Posted By Lombard

I always carry a spare bike.

I always carry a spare bike.
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