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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 393
Posted By Eric F

I have an Omni Racer seatpost on my gravel bike...

I have an Omni Racer seatpost on my gravel bike that has been great. I had one of their Ultra-Lite stems, too, but they use a smaller than normal bolt size (M4) in an attempt to save weight. Two...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 393
Posted By Eric F

I have found the same with 3 of my bikes using...

I have found the same with 3 of my bikes using JRC aluminum pulleys - Campag Record 11s, Shimano Ultegra 11s, and SRAM XX1 12s. I use them because I like the color.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 574
Posted By Eric F

Until this thread, I never paid attention to...

Until this thread, I never paid attention to whether or not pros were wearing gloves. Watching the finish of today's Giro stage, I was surprised to see how many are gloveless.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 133
Posted By Eric F

There are pros and cons for both 1x and 2x/3x. ...

There are pros and cons for both 1x and 2x/3x. On a MTB, where small steps between gears are essentially inconsequential, a wide-range 1x is a simple sequential system that eliminates the potential...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 133
Posted By Eric F

If you don't need anything bigger than 52x12, nor...

If you don't need anything bigger than 52x12, nor lower than 52x23, it will work just fine. You're the best judge of whether or not that range is sufficient for your needs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,552
Posted By Eric F

Oh, man. Very nice! I bought one of those new...

Oh, man. Very nice! I bought one of those new in 1997 for my first real race bike, and won my first race on it in '98. It's the bike I most regret selling. Enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 574
Posted By Eric F

Check out Pactimo's gloves (www.pactimo.com) ...

Check out Pactimo's gloves (www.pactimo.com) Minimal palm padding, lightweight back, many color options. I have a couple pair, and I've been happy with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,640
Posted By Eric F

When I went though my major weight loss phase (40...

When I went though my major weight loss phase (40 lbs in 12 months), the key for me was reducing portion size, but I never really cut out anything completely. I cut out my every-day, after-work...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 511
Posted By Eric F

Rovvy works for me if I want to do a solo ride...

Rovvy works for me if I want to do a solo ride and enjoy some scenery, but interaction with other real riders in real time is the draw that keeps me using Zwift. I also get glitchy video with Rouvy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By Eric F

If it looks like this... ...

If it looks like this...
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RrQAAOSw7ntkNtS~/s-l1200.webp
...I believe that's a 1997 model.

I had one of these as my first "real" road race bike. It was originally...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,995
Views: 447,975
Posted By Eric F

A few pics from last week's rides, while on...

A few pics from last week's rides, while on vacation in Laguna Beach, and exploring new-to-me dirt in the vicinity...

Buck Gully...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-18-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,322
Posted By Eric F

I’ve done one race with that format (Bovine...

I’ve done one race with that format (Bovine Classic in Atascadero), and it seemed like a pretty cool alternate approach. Regardless of the format, however, I’m never going to be competitive at the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, ruts are ruthlessly...

In my experience, ruts are ruthlessly unprejudiced in that way.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By Eric F

I suspect this is the biggest contributing...

I suspect this is the biggest contributing factor. It turns out, skills matter.

I hope you recover quickly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,304
Posted By Eric F

No :twitchy: A high-quality synthetic grease...

No :twitchy:

A high-quality synthetic grease is a better choice for most of those parts. For others, oil-based lubes just attract grit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,304
Posted By Eric F

What is a “general purpose bike oil”? This...

What is a “general purpose bike oil”? This implies that there are multiple places on a bicycle to use oil. Besides the chain, where else are you putting it?

Personally, I’ve moved away from...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Eric F

Some folks like road trips to places they would...

Some folks like road trips to places they would not otherwise chose to go. Gravel race/event courses are often a mix of pavement, dirt/gravel roads, and singletrack. Sometimes a course takes you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Eric F

It seems to me like you’re putting a bit too much...

It seems to me like you’re putting a bit too much emphasis on what “racers” are. In my experience with gravel races, yes, there are some folks who are there to compete at the pointy end of their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,584
Posted By Eric F

Caught in a blizzard, stranded by one too many...

Caught in a blizzard, stranded by one too many tube punctures?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,225
Posted By Eric F

This is now the 3rd time you have posted a link...

This is now the 3rd time you have posted a link to your own video. Expressing doubts about your motivations in this thread is not "hurling insults". Grow up? I'm not the one afraid to ride my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,665
Posted By Eric F

I had to learn how to stop trying to compete or...

I had to learn how to stop trying to compete or compare myself to a level that was unrealistic for me At this point, for me, gravel races are abut doing the best I can, with the fitness I have, on...
Forum: Southern California
05-12-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,925
Views: 380,223
Posted By Eric F

Morning graveling on new-to-me dirt in the...

Morning graveling on new-to-me dirt in the Newport Coast area (17mi, 2000’). Up Buck Gully from PCH, across Bommer Ridge, and down Laguna Bowl Trail to Laguna Canyon. Unfortunately, that last part...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By Eric F

Possibly earlier than that. The first MTB I...

Possibly earlier than that. The first MTB I bought was in 1990. It was a Cannondale with the
same cantilever rear dropouts. I’m not sure how long they continued that design.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,225
Posted By Eric F

I have a strong suspicion that this guy is just...

I have a strong suspicion that this guy is just trying to get clicks on his own video.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,570
Posted By Eric F

If taking care of your family is your priority,...

If taking care of your family is your priority, that means you're doing it right. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,570
Posted By Eric F

Because they're fun to ride. Your...

Because they're fun to ride.



Your power and endurance capacity doesn't change with the weight of your bike. With a heavier bike, you just go slower.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,570
Posted By Eric F

IMO, what you're asking for is unrealistic. You...

IMO, what you're asking for is unrealistic. You would need to run 2 chains - one waxed and one oiled - on the same bike, at the same time, for them to encounter the exact same conditions. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,570
Posted By Eric F

My rub with your comment is that it's requesting...

My rub with your comment is that it's requesting actions that people don't generally do in order to validate their preference/conclusion, based on their own experiences. I've reached the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,570
Posted By Eric F

Have you tried other wax drip lubes? I've only...

Have you tried other wax drip lubes? I've only used the Silca Super Secret. I like it, but I don't have any frame of reference for comparison. I've heard people talk about long-term build-up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,570
Posted By Eric F

Why must his preferences be justified by...

Why must his preferences be justified by self-performed scientific data collection under tightly-controlled conditions? Do you know a lot of riders who do this kind of thing with their bike parts?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 68,834
Posted By Eric F

I get the impression that each "school" is doing...

I get the impression that each "school" is doing their own graduation. A good friend's daughter is graduating from USC today, too (Cog Sci), and will have a ceremony. Not sure where.

Good luck...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 68,834
Posted By Eric F

It was a good win with some other good sprinters...

It was a good win with some other good sprinters in the mix. That said, Groenewagen is an a-hole. He's going to seriously hurt someone...again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,665
Posted By Eric F

I've always been a believer that pretty much any...

I've always been a believer that pretty much any racer doing mass start events should put in work on their sprint, exactly for that reason.

Have you considered doing gravel races? I'm 20 years...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

No. I am not advocating for those jerseys. For...

No. I am not advocating for those jerseys. For anyone. Ever.

That said, if those are your thing, let your freak flag fly, man.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

You didn't look far enough (I apologize in...

You didn't look far enough (I apologize in advance) :twitchy:
https://www.primalwear.com/cdn/shop/files/tieFRONT_3000x.jpg?v=1691010506...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,477
Posted By Eric F

The older one (1st generation).

The older one (1st generation).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

During my non-cycling years, my main hobby was...

During my non-cycling years, my main hobby was music (guitar, bass, and recording). Music folks spend a whole lot of money on diminishing returns.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,867
Posted By Eric F

That's a hell of a test. 40s or 44s? A lot of...

That's a hell of a test. 40s or 44s? A lot of what I encounter in my riding is sand-over-hardpack, and the Swampero handles it really well. That said, I haven't tried a Thundero 40 on the front,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,477
Posted By Eric F

When riding on a street with a lot of vehicle...

When riding on a street with a lot of vehicle traffic, constant audible alerts can get pretty overwhelming. If I'm riding in those conditions, I tend to mute the audible.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,016
Views: 68,834
Posted By Eric F

Mrs. F and I are heading out Saturday morning to...

Mrs. F and I are heading out Saturday morning to spend a week in Laguna Beach, at a time-share condo overlooking the beach (100 stair steps down to the sand). We did the same in March of last year....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,579
Posted By Eric F

Why must one be a pro racer to want a faster,...

Why must one be a pro racer to want a faster, more efficient bike?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,477
Posted By Eric F

The audio alert can be silenced. The graphic...

The audio alert can be silenced. The graphic display is still useful. (IME, YMMV)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,867
Posted By Eric F

The Thundero isn't going to be much difference...

The Thundero isn't going to be much difference over the Speedero. I would suggest considering a Swampero on the front if you're looking for more grip.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

Gawd, that's ugly. EDIT: That's...

Gawd, that's ugly.

EDIT: That's tie-dye-print-bike-jersey ugly.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,477
Posted By Eric F

I use a Garmin Varia radar with a Wahoo Bolt head...

I use a Garmin Varia radar with a Wahoo Bolt head unit. It's excellent. Having an audible alert means I don't need to be looking at a mirror or my head unit to know there's a car coming.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

Intended purpose matters a lot. A Lamborghini is...

Intended purpose matters a lot. A Lamborghini is a fantastic car...except when you need to pick up a few sheets of plywood.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

It depends on where in the market you're looking....

It depends on where in the market you're looking. It's still possible to spend a few hundred dollars on a bicycle, and go ride it wearing clothes you already own. There is no requirement to spends...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

There's also the very real possibility that Rapha...

There's also the very real possibility that Rapha has done a very good job with marketing in order to inflate their desirability. After all, we are talking about the fashion industry.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,356
Posted By Eric F

Ben O'Connor talks about using 25F/28R on his TT...

Ben O'Connor talks about using 25F/28R on his TT bike at 5:25... https://youtu.be/ervQxNJG7MQ?si=h8dFvU_18kpO4TQE
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,792
Posted By Eric F

Are you under the impression that all products of...

Are you under the impression that all products of the same type, made in the same country, are the same quality?
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