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Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:56 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

One of my other hobbies is fly fishing. It's the...

One of my other hobbies is fly fishing. It's the same thing there, where they know they are catering to affluent people with a lot of disposable income.

Wanna pay $400 for what essentially is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

In modern day 'Merika there's a lot of strategy...

In modern day 'Merika there's a lot of strategy and tactics that go into pricing fashion!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Feel free to buy into luxury fitness apparel!!! ...

Feel free to buy into luxury fitness apparel!!! It's all good!!

But lets face the truth here...You can't exactly say that cycling is an accessible sport for a lot of people any more. All...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Don't go putting words in my mouth. Plenty of...

Don't go putting words in my mouth. Plenty of high quality products made in China including my Primal jerseys!!!

It's just that some have a premium price tag due to brand name recognition and big...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Bingo. It's very prevalent within the...

Bingo.

It's very prevalent within the apparel industry.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

I never said such a thing about them being crap...

I never said such a thing about them being crap anywhere in this discussion.

I just pointed out Rapha is made in China just like some of the others. Except they think their stuff is that much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

I've got 4 Primal jerseys in the closet now. I...

I've got 4 Primal jerseys in the closet now. I don't mind the skeletons etc. I've actually been thinking about buying the tuxedo one!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Ha!!! The race director thought he would...

Ha!!!

The race director thought he would throw that and a 3 mile section of sand in the race. Gotta keep everyone on their toes!
05-08-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

With the free verison RWGPS you can export routes...

With the free verison RWGPS you can export routes as TCX files then import the TCX file into Garmin Connect (free) as a course which then syncs to the Garmin Edge with turn by turn navigation.

No...
05-08-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

Everything is flexible. I have my eat and drink...

Everything is flexible. I have my eat and drink alerts set to 1 hour intervals for a longer rides. Obviously if the alert goes off when I'm riding a challenging section, I just wait until I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Wisconsin. Not to say there wasn't any, but...

Wisconsin.

Not to say there wasn't any, but not that I noticed. 400+ people raced the event so I didn't see everyone!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Definitely!!! Got pay attention sometimes!! There...

Definitely!!! Got pay attention sometimes!! There were also times, where I was grouped with other racers and we worked with each other at times for drafting. That's when I was able to see what others...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

No. My eyes work just fine. ...

No. My eyes work just fine.



https://content.rapha.cc/us/en/a/story/ktc-china
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

The nice thing about Primal is their outlet is...

The nice thing about Primal is their outlet is usually full of jersey's that are one sale for a reasonable price.
05-07-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

I guess if you like hauling around an 8-1/2 x 11...

I guess if you like hauling around an 8-1/2 x 11 piece of paper.
05-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

Not the same at all but better. An alert is...

Not the same at all but better. An alert is better than constantly looking at a cue sheet.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge830/EN-US/GUID-E5AEF3C5-2139-42FF-8E5E-069D09D1D80D.html
...
05-07-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

Not saying you can't share them, but it seems...

Not saying you can't share them, but it seems like you are trying to reinvent the wheel or have a solution looking for a problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

It's a little bit of all of that. Just...

It's a little bit of all of that.

Just participated in a gravel race over the weekend. I rode 116 miles in my Primal jersey and didn't die. Matter of fact during the course of the race I saw...
05-07-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

I literally don't know anyone that doesn't have a...

I literally don't know anyone that doesn't have a garmin, wahoo or other similar device.

The research already exists on nutrition while riding from short rides to long rides. So you can adjust...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 4,098
Posted By prj71

Lighten up and quit being so serious about...

Lighten up and quit being so serious about jerseys. Have a little fun will ya?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

You would be incorrect. I have tried on those...

You would be incorrect. I have tried on those expensive jerseys at various places over the years just to see what all the hubbub was about. I can honestly say, that at the price they wanted, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 4,098
Posted By prj71

Or what they paid for a jersey!! :lol: :D

Or what they paid for a jersey!! :lol: :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

I can guarantee you I'm not paying $200+ for the...

I can guarantee you I'm not paying $200+ for the jersey's you linked above and can guarantee that you are paying for a name rather than something that is actually better than ~$100 retail jersey. Of...
05-02-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,229
Posted By prj71

Nothing like shoving 10lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag....

Nothing like shoving 10lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag.

BF never ceases to amaze with the weird things people want to do.
05-02-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,287
Posted By prj71

No identity. Just a guy that rides bikes.

No identity. Just a guy that rides bikes.
Forum: Fatbikes
05-02-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,375
Posted By prj71

I tried that experiment summer of 2015. Never...

I tried that experiment summer of 2015. Never again.

Balloon tires are not a direct replacement for good suspension.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

What brands are the definition of high end? ...

What brands are the definition of high end?

Along with my collection of cheapies from Amazon I have some Sugoi, Primal and Trek Branded jerseys...all $100+ if not on sale.
05-02-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

I'm not sure what research you are looking for,...

I'm not sure what research you are looking for, but you set the alerts to either a time interval or mileage interval. For long rides I set it up to remind me to eat or drink every 20 miles.

I can...
05-01-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

Garmin also has this covered. ...

Garmin also has this covered.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge530/EN-US/GUID-E5AEF3C5-2139-42FF-8E5E-069D09D1D80D.html
05-01-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

Exists already on Garmin Connect. ...

Exists already on Garmin Connect.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=aisqGZTLwH5LvbExSdO6L6
05-01-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

I used to use printed cue sheets for events also...

I used to use printed cue sheets for events also until I bought my Garmin Edge. It does a pretty good job of alerting for the climbs and sharp turns. Garmin Connect also lets you mark up the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

I believe you are not recalling correctly. I have...

I believe you are not recalling correctly. I have a few jerseys from the higher end companies, but don't find them to be any better than my lower priced ones as far as comfort and fit. If I found the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 7,551
Posted By prj71

Raises hand. Amazon Jerseys and lately ones...

Raises hand.

Amazon Jerseys and lately ones from Primal that I get on sale for about $30
04-30-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 739
Posted By prj71

I don't think anyone tapes anything to a top tube...

I don't think anyone tapes anything to a top tube anymore. The Garmin's or similar computer handle it all.

Garmin Climb Pro handles it all for me like a pro.
...
04-30-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 494
Posted By prj71

The Trek will have better re-sale value down the...

The Trek will have better re-sale value down the road. REI...not so much.
04-29-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,184
Posted By prj71

This would not be a true statement regarding Trek.

This would not be a true statement regarding Trek.
04-29-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,184
Posted By prj71

Great!!! Now Bruce is left with nowhere to buy...

Great!!! Now Bruce is left with nowhere to buy a bike since everyone doped!!

Those guys (pro cyclists and many other sports figures) are still doping to this day. It's just a matter of getting...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,267
Posted By prj71

I think the word I would choose is "weirdo" ...

I think the word I would choose is "weirdo"

:lol:
04-29-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,713
Posted By prj71

Once you indicate that you will ship the item...

Once you indicate that you will ship the item that's where Facebook marketplace wants to use their system and charge you a fee. That's why I don't use it. Just mark as local pickup and mention...
04-29-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,184
Posted By prj71

Using this logic, you probably shouldn't buy 99%...

Using this logic, you probably shouldn't buy 99% of the things you own, because someone, somewhere out there in corporate America is wronging someone!!
04-24-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By prj71

There are people that still believe 23 road tires...

There are people that still believe 23 road tires are faster than 32s. That is not the case.
04-24-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By prj71

With the types of gravel I encounter (very loose...

With the types of gravel I encounter (very loose and sometimes sandy) I would not go below 45. I did a gravel race on 40s two years ago and a few sections were unnerving with 40s.

If a gravel bike...
04-23-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,713
Posted By prj71

Probably based on you where you live. Although...

Probably based on you where you live. Although wintertime and snow storms / rainy days kinda suck for a riding a bike to work.

I've managed to live (on purpose) away from anything that is a big...
04-18-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,215
Posted By prj71

That's user error. Not a problem with the device.

That's user error. Not a problem with the device.
04-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,215
Posted By prj71

Mess with batteries? Charge my Garmin Edge 530...

Mess with batteries? Charge my Garmin Edge 530 and it lasts for 20 hours. Obviously I'll never ride that long. Then when I get home, throw it on the charger until the next ride.

Cateye Strada...
04-18-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,215
Posted By prj71

Apples and oranges. You are trying to compare a...

Apples and oranges. You are trying to compare a bike computer to a PC.
04-17-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,419
Posted By prj71

I eat peanut butter and eggs sandwiched between...

I eat peanut butter and eggs sandwiched between two pieces of juicy steak.

Like anything...Moderation. And genetics plays a role as well.
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By prj71

Their regular is wide. ...

Their regular is wide.

https://www.lakecycling.com/blogs/newsletter/hit-the-trails-with-our-new-mx-201-off-road-shoeYou Said – We Listened & DesignedWe’ve also been looking with interest at the...
04-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,713
Posted By prj71

Jeepers. Next thing you know you'll tell me...

Jeepers.

Next thing you know you'll tell me you have a 2 soup cans with a string between them for communication and use a horse and buggy to go to work.
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