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03-18-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 537
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Garmin on every ride. Been doing it for decades...

Garmin on every ride. Been doing it for decades and love the history. 1040 Solar unless city ride then Enduro 2. Could not imagine riding without.
03-18-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,266
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Replace with ridiculous.

Replace with ridiculous.
03-18-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 733
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Yes to hiking and walking. No to cycling, handle...

Yes to hiking and walking. No to cycling, handle bar bag and snack pouch for me.
https://www.ornotbike.com/products/handlebar-bag-ecopak-black...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 183
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

This is to be expected as RWGPS has a tendency to...

This is to be expected as RWGPS has a tendency to overestimate the vertical as it follows the contour not the road. Bridges are a perfect example of this.
03-16-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,967
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Well the genius who wrote the article mentions...

Well the genius who wrote the article mentions that 10 years ago pros were riding steel bikes and thus the narrow tires. Unfortunately he is completely off base and the last tour win on a steel bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,409
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

What a bunch of assumptive crap. Who are you to...

What a bunch of assumptive crap. Who are you to place your values upon someone else and judge. I prefer a immersive style of travel myself and a lot of it is by bicycle. Self supported, you can’t get...
03-15-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,517
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Now thats what we should be debating, what is the...

Now thats what we should be debating, what is the best climb in the Alps? First question is Ventoux still considered as part of the Alps, supposedly yes. If not Ventoux the hardest/memorable I have...
03-15-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,517
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

You have no clue what you are talking about and...

You have no clue what you are talking about and just repeating worn out tropes. Since carbon can be laid up to achieve whatever the designer desires you can have anything from the most flexible and...
03-15-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,967
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Lucky bastard! If they were able to create a...

Lucky bastard! If they were able to create a sport which combined cycling with wrestling I would be world champion in the unlimited weight category.
03-15-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,517
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Well, people would want to talk about what is new...

Well, people would want to talk about what is new in a sport regarding all aspects of advancement and exploring new areas. What is left to discuss about bikes, which were identical for almost 30...
03-14-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,517
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

On the Bike Forums, all roads lead to Steel and...

On the Bike Forums, all roads lead to Steel and Vintage.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:47 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 12,382
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Declaring that a person gets flats on these...

Declaring that a person gets flats on these forums is the ultimate excuse for victim blaming. Forget any context regarding the situation surrounding the flat or those blessed individuals who never...
Forum: Touring
03-13-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Obviously, it is easy to critique and preach best...

Obviously, it is easy to critique and preach best practices regarding packaging bicycles for air travel. There are full metal cases (https://buxumbox.com/), which can be considered the gold standard....
03-12-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I did a supported bike tour in Columbia...

I did a supported bike tour in Columbia approximately 10 years ago. It involved two weeks of riding, with an extra few days on the bike in Bogata and a week of riding in Medellin. Columbia has a...
03-11-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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03-11-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

What this obviously trolling thread didn’t go...

What this obviously trolling thread didn’t go your way?

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03-11-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

You seem to be approaching this with a "hammer...

You seem to be approaching this with a "hammer looking for a nail" mindset, and you're completely off base. I purchased a steel bike last year because it was the best material for the specific use...
03-11-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,882
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

One of the primary drivers of UCI regulations is...

One of the primary drivers of UCI regulations is that regular consumers have access to products used for racing on the open market, promoting the so-called trickle-down effect. To that end, they have...
03-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Are you full yet?

Are you full yet?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 206
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

That’s great. I “upgraded” my 9150 RD with the...

That’s great. I “upgraded” my 9150 RD with the longer cage from a 8100 and increased capacity of the derailleur. That worked so well I did similar to my RX810 where I mounted a med cage from a XT. ...
03-10-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I see what was done here, and I must say it's...

I see what was done here, and I must say it's crafty. Start with an obvious trolling, anti-carbon post, and your only comment is 'popcorn.' Await the usual debate, then transition the argument by...
03-10-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

My first theory is boredom. I also believe there...

My first theory is boredom. I also believe there is a contingent of cycling luddites who have no place other than these forums to postalize their anti tech harangues. These vintage only disciples...
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I would estimate $500.

I would estimate $500.
03-10-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,321
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Is the weather bad where you are?

Is the weather bad where you are?
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I agree they all do it, have done it numerous...

I agree they all do it, have done it numerous times at the end of a tour including from Laos. Bike has never been damaged and I believe they actually see what they are handling and treat it...
03-07-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

To bring you back up to speed. I responded to a...

To bring you back up to speed. I responded to a post where the idea was floated to set aside a few rim brake groups for 5-10 years then resell them for 100 to 150 percent markup, which you liked. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 12,382
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I live in a mountainous area with a strong...

I live in a mountainous area with a strong cycling community. On an average weekend on our local climb which is approx 3000’ there are hundreds of riders most on premium gear of which I am sure some...
03-06-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I have no idea what the original price of this...

I have no idea what the original price of this derailleur was in 1997 but lets say it was $100. The same amount invested in the S&P would be worth $987.00. Do you still think bike components are a...
03-06-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

What a ridiculous example, a niche product...

What a ridiculous example, a niche product produced in very limited numbers as a special edition sought after by collectors to complete a group and mounted on a wall hanger.

eBay is bloated with...
03-06-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

It would be nice if that would be holding true...

It would be nice if that would be holding true for other outdated equipment and groups. Prices for older equipment regardless of providence is dropping precipitately and there is no indication the...
03-06-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I get it, why ruin a good retort with facts.

I get it, why ruin a good retort with facts.
03-06-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I appreciate your response and enjoy our...

I appreciate your response and enjoy our back-and-forth banter. However, I kindly request that you post my full message instead of only selecting certain lines. This particular thread made by a...
03-05-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,345
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

What a sad story. I am glad you shared this...

What a sad story. I am glad you shared this because it gives us a fresh insight. I see you have been a member for over 10 years but perhaps you may not have visited the friendly and welcoming...
Forum: Touring
03-04-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

The movement towards documenting and promoting...

The movement towards documenting and promoting long-distance, self-supported events is genuinely unique. It creates awareness about places and challenges that most people are unfamiliar with. This...
03-03-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,225
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

It’s Sunday night, finished family dinner, spent...

It’s Sunday night, finished family dinner, spent 2 hours on the trainer earlier (weather sucks) and reviewed some work for tomorrow now having a glass of Sancerre and was a little bored. Hope you...
03-03-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,225
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Not sure because it is very confusing. As...

Not sure because it is very confusing. As previously mentioned there are numerous NOS 25th anniversary groups available at reasonable prices which would be below the price of a reissue version.
03-03-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,233
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

It’s really not that complicated. Labour...

It’s really not that complicated. Labour intensive yes, experience with a torch for sure. I would do it with a milling machine and some metal working tools. The more skilled the individual the less...
03-03-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 605
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Frightening how time has passed on. I remember...

Frightening how time has passed on. I remember reading that magazine and ordering a Teledyne Titan, paid for it with a summer job spent doing weld prep in a metal fabrication shop.
03-03-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,835
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Who is this everyone else you speak of. Outside...

Who is this everyone else you speak of. Outside of a few outspoken participants in this forum who live and breathe C&V the rest of the world has moved on.
...
03-01-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,835
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Having been scolded over in C&V a few times when...

Having been scolded over in C&V a few times when calling out their silliness and over-the-top folklore I naively thought the rules go both ways.
03-01-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,835
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Is the C&V forum so dull and self-congratulatory...

Is the C&V forum so dull and self-congratulatory that its regulars feel compelled to engage in arguments on any Bike Forum thread, regardless of the topic, especially when discussing innovations or...
02-28-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,517
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

The guy with the lightest bike also has the most...

The guy with the lightest bike also has the most fun!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 12,382
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Why ruin a good rant with facts?

Why ruin a good rant with facts?
02-28-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,446
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

I use one of these works really well. ...

I use one of these works really well.
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/product/1394-TUBIHEAD
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 12,382
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Completely ludicrous.

Completely ludicrous.
02-27-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,726
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

This discussion is exclusive to the Bike Forums,...

This discussion is exclusive to the Bike Forums, akin to a gathering of seasoned farmers fondly reminiscing about the charm of the "three on the tree" transmission. In the realm of cycling, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 12,382
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Your at 75 posts on a well-worn topic. Double...

Your at 75 posts on a well-worn topic. Double feature territory!
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Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 12,382
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

How was the show? I assumed you finished your...

How was the show? I assumed you finished your popcorn and have moved on to Milk Duds.
02-24-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,225
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Yet all you do is criticize anything built since...

Yet all you do is criticize anything built since the 25th group. You wouldn’t want or appreciate a 50th group even if they built one.

Regarding my beliefs. I will say they have served my family,...
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