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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:15 PM
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Posted By Trsnrtr

This quote came through fine. I don’t know...

This quote came through fine. I don’t know what’s going on with previous quotes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

A guy in our club has one. I’ve never seen it in...

A guy in our club has one. I’ve never seen it in motion, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I used to screw with newbies before disc brakes...

I used to screw with newbies before disc brakes by putting the front skewer in backwards. When new Bicycling mag reading new guys would point out that my lever was on the wrong (right) side, I’d tell...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Only if you read the sidewalls.

Only if you read the sidewalls.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

After reading RR reports on tires, I've pretty...

After reading RR reports on tires, I've pretty much decided to take lab tests on tires with a grain of salt. I go through a lot of tires and switch around some when a new model of tire comes out and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I worked outdoors most of my life in all...

I worked outdoors most of my life in all conditions and i figure that's why i can ride in most anything. However, the last couple of years I've decided that I no longer want to. But at your age,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Yep. What the heck is the big deal of showing a...

Yep. What the heck is the big deal of showing a plate, considering that we all drive around with them exposed? :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Both my wife’s and my bike were set up by the...

Both my wife’s and my bike were set up by the fitter with a couple degree slope. I complained and the shop fitter said new saddled are designed to be tilted slightly. Screw them. I flattened mine...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I follow a few FB groups for bicycle like...

I follow a few FB groups for bicycle like Specialized, Giant, Trek, etc. where people post their bikes and there seems to be a trend of tilting saddles forward. Is it just me or can’t imagine riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Also, same. Three days of travel and the rest of...

Also, same. Three days of travel and the rest of the week had high winds and lower temps. Screw it. Taking a break.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Velo Vol I saw a car today on my ride that had a...

Velo Vol I saw a car today on my ride that had a specialty Tennessee Vols license plate. I stopped and was going to take a pic but when I pulled my phone out, a guy in the yard that I hadn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

"Euro-snot," I like that and am going to remember...

"Euro-snot," I like that and am going to remember that. A riding friend calls Italian bikes, "Euro-trash." I rode my Euro-trash, Colnago today and I refer to it that way most of the time even...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I had an MG Midget and I carried a large screw...

I had an MG Midget and I carried a large screw driver to pry disc brake calipers apart, smaller screw driver and small wrench to adjust the twin carbs, WD40 to spray ignition parts, emery paper to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I certainly get it and often subscribe to...

I certainly get it and often subscribe to needless accrual of things but in this case, I don't have storage for it. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I have no need.

I have no need.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I sent my wife the pic of the Type R and she said...

I sent my wife the pic of the Type R and she said go ahead if I want it. :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

datlas My van is at the Honda dealer for service...

datlas My van is at the Honda dealer for service and saw this cutie with 32,000 miles on it. It’s no Saturn, but…
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Happy Birthday, Indy!

Happy Birthday, Indy!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

The wheels are on my Colnago, not new. The wheels...

The wheels are on my Colnago, not new. The wheels have never been touched so I assume the different color nipple is a trick of the lighting. G3 spoke lacing is a pattern that Campy has used since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Don’t know what ‘NBD’ is or what odd spoke you...

Don’t know what ‘NBD’ is or what odd spoke you speak of.

The spoke pattern is a Campy thing called G3. You can goggle it for more info.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/373x808/img_0201_4f46b5a2e5c2191bbab0943fce2f947e9477c9b1.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I often have at least one. Don’t be such a...

I often have at least one.

Don’t be such a slave to fashion. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Done it. Works fine. I’ve reported it here...

Done it. Works fine. I’ve reported it here before.

Cut the top off or scrape it off on concrete. Flip it over so the fat end is up. Works fine.

My LBS owner didn’t believe me so I asked for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Write this down for future referral: I agree...

Write this down for future referral: I agree with VV.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Thanks for the memory Great ad. Similar...

Thanks for the memory Great ad.

Similar vein:

https://youtu.be/w8KQmps-Sog?si=hWpjfrH1fdRwRmlI
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Holy crap! Now we have self-driving snowplows!...

Holy crap! Now we have self-driving snowplows! :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Being in AZ, we didn't change clocks. The...

Being in AZ, we didn't change clocks.

The good news is that tomorrow morning, I'll be getting up at regular time. The bad news is that now I have to cross two time changes going east instead of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Don’t you wonder how joyless your life is that...

Don’t you wonder how joyless your life is that you have to go on a website and try to correct their pronunciation of Uranus?

I’ll bet they’re a hoot at a party. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

We're packing up to head back to Illinois...

We're packing up to head back to Illinois tomorrow and we're trying to clean up the perishables which makes for some interesting meals. I've had sardines and eggs this morning and just had sardines...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

In Missouri, there is Uranus Fudge Factory. The...

In Missouri, there is Uranus Fudge Factory. The billboards for miles and miles each way on I-44 are hilarious.

https://www.uranusgeneralstore.com
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Schmancy. :thumb:

Schmancy. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I'll bet that sucker really bounced.

I'll bet that sucker really bounced.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Generally a good idea. Same with Gatlinburg and...

Generally a good idea. Same with Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Pick-em-up trucks of the Ford variety.

Pick-em-up trucks of the Ford variety.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

So, that means when I get home from Arizona that...

So, that means when I get home from Arizona that I should check my HRM box. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

You're close enough to drive over this September...

You're close enough to drive over this September and check it out!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

In previous years, Mr. Obvious.

In previous years, Mr. Obvious.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Why? I’ve never seen one or had a need for one....

Why? I’ve never seen one or had a need for one. That’s an itty bitty sucker.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Short rant: I need to change the battery in my...

Short rant: I need to change the battery in my Garmin HRM and I found out it has T5 torx screws. When did they change that and who keeps a T5 just laying around? :mad:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I have seen acres and acres and more acres of...

I have seen acres and acres and more acres of Ford trucks while riding by

https://www.f100supernationals.com
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Tucson.

Tucson.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I'm going to abdicate my one week reign of the...

I'm going to abdicate my one week reign of the Strava leaderboard for the week. I took today off after 13 straight days and my wife is telling me that I probably won't ride tomorrow because she...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Regarding shorts, nothing looks weirder on 20°...

Regarding shorts, nothing looks weirder on 20° Sunday afternoons during football season when the overweight football fans head to the liquor store in their baggy silky <insert favotite team> shorts....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

I checked their site yesterday and they had a...

I checked their site yesterday and they had a Émonda SLR 7s for a grand less than I paid for my wife and my SLR 7s in the Fall of 2022.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

A friend of mine who was an insurance agent gave...

A friend of mine who was an insurance agent gave me a simple formula to use to decide whether it was worth it to file a claim. If I was home, I’d try to find it. Also, he warned me about filing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

El Camino clip from the movie, The Mexican: ...

El Camino clip from the movie, The Mexican:

https://youtu.be/UJsX0d_FIqk

Great movie, by the way.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

Several years ago, I was staying in Panama Beach...

Several years ago, I was staying in Panama Beach and it was 50º. I bundled up for a bike ride and passed a small park where a guy wearing shorts and a wife beater t-shirt was waxing an old enormous...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

One time, I was reading the report from my family...

One time, I was reading the report from my family doctor and it said I suffered from dysthymia which to the best of my knowledge never have. Next check up, I asked her about it and she said that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

My cancer noctor is an attractive woman. I always...

My cancer noctor is an attractive woman. I always look forward to going.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10,510
Views: 180,187
Posted By Trsnrtr

That reminds me, I have a noctor appointment on...

That reminds me, I have a noctor appointment on the 20th. I'm going to take my secretary* along to take notes.

*wife
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