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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

I don't know how much you would notice it, but I...

I don't know how much you would notice it, but I expect it would be an "oh, hell no", for me.
03-28-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

You might be right.

You might be right.
03-28-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

Your self-delusion and willful ignorance is...

Your self-delusion and willful ignorance is pretty spectacular. However, continuing to spew the same nonsense over and over again is starting to get boring. Maybe try coming with some sources (recent...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 108
Posted By Eric F

Massive guads get rubbed?

Massive guads get rubbed?
03-28-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 393
Posted By Eric F

Thousands of people on this site aren't all...

Thousands of people on this site aren't all attempting to come up with a solution for the OP. It's only the people who have seen this thread, AND have felt the motivation to try. I'd guess that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

If your doc is a cyclist, maybe you can talk him...

If your doc is a cyclist, maybe you can talk him into writing you a prescription for crabon and Di2. "Look, honey, doc says I need this stuff for my knee!"
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

Hmmm...I don't think I have either. My mom...

Hmmm...I don't think I have either. My mom (still alive and doing great at 85yo!) and my dad (passed in '94) each have quirks in their character, and I'd say I'm much more like my dad, but both my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

Good luck. I hope your body heals quickly.

Good luck. I hope your body heals quickly.
03-28-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 393
Posted By Eric F

If you're happy with your component choice, I...

If you're happy with your component choice, I hope they serve you well. I've seen a number of "Ritchey" marked CF components on the big auction site for quite a few years. Their labeling and...
03-28-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 393
Posted By Eric F

I hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure...

I hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure your "Ritchey" CF parts aren't genuine Ritchey products.

This is one of my favorite examples of a "hybrid", but it's in a very different price...
03-28-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By Eric F

Welcome back! After being off the bike for 15...

Welcome back! After being off the bike for 15 years, the most important thing I found in my return to cycling and rebuilding my fitness was being consistent with my schedule.
03-28-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

It seems that Hi-Light is different......

It seems that Hi-Light is different... https://www.instagram.com/hilighttitaniumbicycles/

IG page has a link to this site... https://www.tibicycle.com/
03-28-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

Okay...but that's not what the OP is talking...

Okay...but that's not what the OP is talking about.
03-28-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,155
Posted By Eric F

This tread is going down the tubes.

This tread is going down the tubes.
03-28-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,734
Posted By Eric F

I'm running a Thundero 40 in the back and...

I'm running a Thundero 40 in the back and Swampero 40 in the front. I like them a LOT!! My favorite tires, so far. I'm playing around with the idea of trying 48mm Thunderos on both ends, but...
03-28-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

Yes, and yes. You aren't the only one here with...

Yes, and yes. You aren't the only one here with racing experience, or experience being stretched out in a thin line in the gutter at 30+mph, or experience watching the wheel in front of you creep...
03-27-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

Haven't you figured it out yet? The riders are...

Haven't you figured it out yet? The riders are all being forced to use sub-optimal gear by their teams, because of the demands of their sponsors. The teams don't care at all about riders being...
03-27-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

This is Velo Pasadena's main shop... ...

This is Velo Pasadena's main shop...
https://roadbikeaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Velo-8.jpg

This is their additional "annex" showroom, including a vintage room......
03-27-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 939
Posted By Eric F

Interesting. I wasn't aware that kind of event...

Interesting. I wasn't aware that kind of event existed. Please share pics.

An event I did last year (Bovine Classic in Atascadero, CA) included timed segments. The winner was the rider with the...
03-27-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 927
Posted By Eric F

Ribs, too, apparently. This changes everything...

Ribs, too, apparently. This changes everything for him, including the Giro (I expect)

Matteo was awesome, for sure, but Benoot did an excellent job running defense in the chase group. That's not...
03-27-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

I know the seller. He won't say yes. I'm...

I know the seller. He won't say yes. I'm willing to bet your money on it.
03-27-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 927
Posted By Eric F

Jumbo loses. Jumbo wins.

Jumbo loses. Jumbo wins.
03-27-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

This is because you ride in the real world, with...

This is because you ride in the real world, with real people. Mr. Mayer operates in a world of fantasy and made-up physics.
03-27-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 217
Posted By Eric F

There could be a multitude of different issues...

There could be a multitude of different issues casing the additional resistance, and it's really hard to diagnose them based on your description. That said, it's unlikely that pumping the tires is...
03-26-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 582
Posted By Eric F

I suggest you give this a try......

I suggest you give this a try... https://silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator

FWIW, I was running 35mm tubeless gravel tires at 40-45psi, with zero issues (I weigh 180-185lbs). I'm now...
03-26-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

Holy hell!! :eek: This is at a LBS near me. I...

Holy hell!! :eek: This is at a LBS near me. I might have to stop by just to see if they have it on display. In my area, this is the shop you go to for high-end Euro bikes...but that's nutty.

EDIT:...
03-26-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

From what I see in this review...

From what I see in this review https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/giant-revolt-x-advanced-pro-1-review , the Giant is 23lbs, including a dropper post and suspension fork. That's...
03-26-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

Interestingly, the Colnago C40s of both Mapei and...

Interestingly, the Colnago C40s of both Mapei and Rabobank were outfitted with Shimano Dura Ace.
03-26-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

If you are determined to buy from your LBS, I...

If you are determined to buy from your LBS, I understand the limitation. That said, I would be inclined to venture further if it meant finding what I really wanted. YMMV.
03-26-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

Where is "here"? I understand about...

Where is "here"?

I understand about color.
03-26-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

If it were me, that person would no longer be...

If it were me, that person would no longer be someone I would refer to as a "buddy". Maybe I'm being too sensitive.
03-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By Eric F

Why are those your only 2 options?

Why are those your only 2 options?
03-26-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 686
Posted By Eric F

My sister (7 years older) went to HS with the VH...

My sister (7 years older) went to HS with the VH brothers, and went to a couple of backyard parties where they were playing. VH is - among a few others - one of the bands that I really regret not...
03-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 686
Posted By Eric F

Zep much more so than Floyd. The Who never did...

Zep much more so than Floyd. The Who never did much for me, either. Or The Grateful Dead. Maybe I'm too young (55), but a lot of my friends were listening to those bands. Van Halen is the first...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,370
Posted By Eric F

Wait!….You have a 914-6?? Very nice. My dad had...

Wait!….You have a 914-6?? Very nice. My dad had a 914 1.8 when I was a teenager. Such a fun car to drive.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

I never did Barry Wolf GP, for some reason. ...

I never did Barry Wolf GP, for some reason. It's certainly possible that we raced together, if he's been around for a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

Facetious Cycling is the team for me.

Facetious Cycling is the team for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

This pic is giving me flashbacks of suffering on...

This pic is giving me flashbacks of suffering on the Simi Ride, 20+ years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

I don't. At least I don't think I do. There...

I don't. At least I don't think I do. There have been plenty of people on bikes I've talked to whose names I don't know. However, I don't ride in that part of So Cal very often.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

Occasionally.

Occasionally.
03-25-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 573
Posted By Eric F

I've been without caps on my presta valves, since...

I've been without caps on my presta valves, since before there were clipless pedals. This has included riding and racing road, MTB, CX, and gravel. Zero is how many times I have had a valve issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11,564
Views: 205,416
Posted By Eric F

Yep. Serious Cycling is very well regarded in...

Yep. Serious Cycling is very well regarded in the So Cal cycling community. Seriously.
03-25-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 393
Posted By Eric F

They didn't used to. There was a time when GT...

They didn't used to. There was a time when GT made some very fine bicycles.

For your bike, would you be open to putting a flat bar and a riser stem on your current bike? This would require...
03-25-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 582
Posted By Eric F

It wouldn't be my choice, based on what you've...

It wouldn't be my choice, based on what you've described, but your LBS might be more familiar with the specifics of your conditions than I am.

EDIT: The Schwalbe Energizer doesn't look...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,370
Posted By Eric F

Valid, but I still think you're under-estimating...

Valid, but I still think you're under-estimating the bike handling skills of most of the pro peloton. That said, I agree that the riders who also have a lot of experience with CX and MTB tend to be...
03-25-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

This one isn't as old, but certainly ain't...

This one isn't as old, but certainly ain't modern......
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,370
Posted By Eric F

What do you consider "endurance" road racing? If...

What do you consider "endurance" road racing? If you're talking about ultra-distance types of events where there generally aren't competitors around you, and most of your riding is solo, then I tend...
03-25-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 7,654
Posted By Eric F

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305345493588?mkcid=16&mke...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305345493588?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ueb020apSxq&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=g2bxvx3GSou&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
...
03-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,250
Posted By Eric F

Saturday - It was raining, so I took a nap. It...

Saturday - It was raining, so I took a nap. It felt like a good use of my time.

Sunday - Started off with my frequent Coffee Ride group in So. Pasadena. In Arcadia, myself and 2 friends split...
03-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 686
Posted By Eric F

As an almost-mediocre guitar player, I can...

As an almost-mediocre guitar player, I can appreciate Gilmour's playing, but the music never connected with me.
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