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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 35,414
Posted By bikejrff

That belongs to my bike guru mentor. He is...

That belongs to my bike guru mentor. He is rebuilding it from the ground up. He's retiring this year and hoping to have more time to restore it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,014,150
Posted By bikejrff

What if I get a purple one?

What if I get a purple one?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,014,150
Posted By bikejrff

You will love your Lynskey. fyi, you won't see...

You will love your Lynskey. fyi, you won't see any "David Litespeed" signatures on a Lynskey. lol
10-25-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,439
Posted By bikejrff

Your ride loop is around the entire perimeter of...

Your ride loop is around the entire perimeter of Montana? wow
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,419
Posted By bikejrff

Never sell or give away a bike unless it will be...

Never sell or give away a bike unless it will be replaced by a new bike.
Forum: Commuting
10-25-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,402
Posted By bikejrff

No no no. ESPECIALLY if it is a police officer. ...

No no no. ESPECIALLY if it is a police officer. We were on group ride once (5 cyclists) and a cop pulled us over for road violation. Tried to educate him on state cycling law, but he was having...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,764
Posted By bikejrff

At one time I owned a 2009 Madone 5 Project One...

At one time I owned a 2009 Madone 5 Project One and a 2011 Madone 6 Project One. Never really liked either one. Horrible ride and noisy. However the 2011 was a fine climbing bike. Actually gave...
10-14-21, 07:29 PM
09-20-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,452
Posted By bikejrff

Fortunately or unfortunately, I like expensive...

Fortunately or unfortunately, I like expensive bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,014,150
Posted By bikejrff

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No. 22 Bicycle Great Divide
04-14-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,051
Posted By bikejrff

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 35,414
Posted By bikejrff

After a lengthy wait of almost six months, I just...

After a lengthy wait of almost six months, I just received my new Great Divide from No. 22 Bicycle Company. Although this is my fifth Ti bike, it is only the second one I got as a complete build. ...
04-10-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,518
Posted By bikejrff

In bag under saddle and ALWAYS turned OFF. Flip...

In bag under saddle and ALWAYS turned OFF. Flip phone.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,868
Posted By bikejrff

You need more bikes.

You need more bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,868
Posted By bikejrff

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I have WAY too many bikes. My non-cyclist friends do not understand. Heck,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,854
Posted By bikejrff

I cringe when i see my friends riding with the...

I cringe when i see my friends riding with the casing exposed. What the hell, they are all lawyers, judges & doctors...they can afford new tyres. dopes
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,854
Posted By bikejrff

Yeah, I have started replacing my Conti's when...

Yeah, I have started replacing my Conti's when the wear indicators are fading. Used to get 5,000 miles, now I seem to only get 3500-4000. I think it's because I am fatter.
02-17-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,099
Posted By bikejrff

https://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/21?folder=In...

https://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/21?folder=Inbox&msgNum=00003300:001UQz^O00001Iu_&count=1613603148&randid=1589270039&attachId=4&prevId=-2&action=photoviewer&userinfo=e5ae58848813c546aae6308cb41a8...
02-15-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,091
Posted By bikejrff

That is a perfect repurpose of a crashed bike...

That is a perfect repurpose of a crashed bike that is still serviceable.
02-07-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,174
Posted By bikejrff

I am five weeks since my worst bicycle crash...

I am five weeks since my worst bicycle crash ever. Still have 1.5 hour memory gap so i don't even know what happened. I feel your pain bro.
02-02-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,302
Posted By bikejrff

Nope, not anymore. Moved into over 55 community...

Nope, not anymore. Moved into over 55 community in March...they do all that stuff now. Gave my shovels to son.
02-01-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,147
Posted By bikejrff

When our son from Colorado visits he rides one of...

When our son from Colorado visits he rides one of my bikes as we both use Look Keos. This past summer he rode my Cannondale SuperSix with SRAM Red and Boyd wheels. I ended up giving him that bike,...
11-30-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 29,389
Posted By bikejrff

Pavement. Road bikes, last two are flat bar road...

Pavement. Road bikes, last two are flat bar road bikes.

53/39 11-25 10spd
53/39 12-26 10 spd
52/36 12-25 11 spd
52/36 12-25 11 spd
52/36 12-25 11 spd
50/34 12-27 10 spd
50/34 12-25 11 spd
11-06-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By bikejrff

I have two sets of Boyd Altamont wheels. ...

I have two sets of Boyd Altamont wheels. Aluminum clinchers. As good as any wheel I own; and I have a number of nice custom wheels built with Chris King and White Industry hubs.

A set of Boyd...
11-02-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,621
Posted By bikejrff

Glad to see this post. Everyone here is telling...

Glad to see this post. Everyone here is telling me to replace my chain at 3,000 or 3,500 miles. I've got 4,200 miles and KMC digital tool shows .02mm of wear. I thought, No Way! I only ride in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,621
Posted By bikejrff

Docs put me on Warfarin 16 months ago and now I...

Docs put me on Warfarin 16 months ago and now I am always cold. So 50 F is my new minimum. I kinda miss riding on sunny, cold winter days.
10-07-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,290
Posted By bikejrff

Once a year in the late fall after riding season....

Once a year in the late fall after riding season. Wipe down after each ride during the year, especially the chain. Always riding dry roads helps.
10-05-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,588
Posted By bikejrff

At least our local club delayed club rides until...

At least our local club delayed club rides until beginning of July. Now they post pictures of every ride; no social distancing & no masks when not riding while milling around parking lot, gas...
09-28-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,702
Posted By bikejrff

Hitting the gym, elliptical, fitness classes,...

Hitting the gym, elliptical, fitness classes, walking. Will do shorter rides on a sunny, warmish afternoon instead of my usual morning ride time.
08-26-20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,803
Posted By bikejrff

No, I don't ride with my local club anymore. I...

No, I don't ride with my local club anymore. I think the the poor decisions they make because of herd mentality are not in my best cycling interests.
08-17-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,117
Posted By bikejrff

Please do not ever utter this sentence in the...

Please do not ever utter this sentence in the presence of my wife.
08-17-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,055
Posted By bikejrff

My first road bike was a 2011 Trek Project One...

My first road bike was a 2011 Trek Project One that I ordered new. A friend of mine now owns that bike.
07-22-20, 12:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,776
Posted By bikejrff

I had to laugh when I realized as I was reading...

I had to laugh when I realized as I was reading your post I was eating an ice cream sandwich.
07-22-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,096
Posted By bikejrff

A flat bar road bike is NOT a hybrid.

A flat bar road bike is NOT a hybrid.
06-16-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,834
Posted By bikejrff

I don't have any "spare" bikes, just...

I don't have any "spare" bikes, just bikes.
05-15-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,128
Posted By bikejrff

We have recently downsized into an over 55...

We have recently downsized into an over 55 community. In anticipation, I have had to find new homes for six bikes. N-6 is traumatic.
04-21-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,692
Posted By bikejrff

Of the nine bikes I presently own, three were...

Of the nine bikes I presently own, three were complete bikes purchased online and three were framesets. The three I bought from lbs I did not even test ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,896
Posted By bikejrff

Where I live in northeast Indiana, the scenery...

Where I live in northeast Indiana, the scenery (cornfield or soybean field) riding gravel roads is the same as "paved" chip and seals roads. I'd rather ride the smoother road, never more than one or...
02-03-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,763
Posted By bikejrff

I think black bikes are ugly...and everybody has...

I think black bikes are ugly...and everybody has them now.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,584
Posted By bikejrff

1. 162 miles (R.A.I.N.) 2. 59 miles* 3. 20...

1. 162 miles (R.A.I.N.)
2. 59 miles*
3. 20 miles**

*59 mile average ride on 187 rides was my best in 2016. That number has been going down the past few years due injury and medical issues. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 23,784
Posted By bikejrff

I have well over a dozen pairs of shoes. ...

I have well over a dozen pairs of shoes. Presently snowbirding in Florida so I can't actually count them but probably have close to 20 pairs of bike shoes. I'm a jersey and shoe *****.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,753
Posted By bikejrff

This drives me NUTS! After suffering major leg...

This drives me NUTS! After suffering major leg injury five years ago I have no torque, especially from a standing or slow rolling stop. I stopped riding with the A & B groups of local cycling club...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,753
Posted By bikejrff

I have the same problem and I really want to ride...

I have the same problem and I really want to ride with my group of friends. Our group can number as high as 15, normally 8-12. Seems about half the group is itchy to pretend we can still be fast...
11-15-19, 02:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,550
Posted By bikejrff

I see what you did there.

I see what you did there.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-19, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,795
Posted By bikejrff

https://www.performancebike.com/elite-byasi-tool-h...

https://www.performancebike.com/elite-byasi-tool-holder-bottle-cage-storage-black-750ml-0111804/p326873?gclid=Cj0KCQjwr-_tBRCMARIsAN413WQc2o2VhE6gZ50VuewlyJjv1DNnuHiXNXQTJiQIJ7Wwpdm92CV8HyIaAhFeEALw_w...
11-01-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,370
Posted By bikejrff

Have a good friend who got a NOS Litespeed T3 for...

Have a good friend who got a NOS Litespeed T3 for $1300. Full Ultegra.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-19, 10:52 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 44,697
Posted By bikejrff

Though I don't ride century rides any longer, in...

Though I don't ride century rides any longer, in the past 5 years or so I have completed over 75 of them. I never really "relished" or ever even thought of them as some kind of achievement, just a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-19, 05:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,895
Posted By bikejrff

I have a buddy I used to smoke and I was riding...

I have a buddy I used to smoke and I was riding my $1200 Bianchi Vigorelli SRAM Apex (steel). He bought a Tarmac. I still smoked him. He got carbon wheels. I still smoked him. And he's younger...
09-23-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,005
Posted By bikejrff

I recently experienced a very unexpected and...

I recently experienced a very unexpected and serious pulmonary embolism. The pulmonologists were convinced that cycling had saved my life by strengthening my heart and lungs. Age 61
08-26-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,464
Posted By bikejrff

Money is for spending, not hoarding and life is...

Money is for spending, not hoarding and life is short.
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