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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,769
Posted By Eric F

I'm going to echo what has already been said...

I'm going to echo what has already been said multiple times...If your fear of these types of incidents happening to you makes you a nervous rider, maybe cycling isn't for you.

The video does not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 78
Posted By Eric F

Also, aero wheels look hot.

Also, aero wheels look hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,554
Posted By Eric F

There are 3 course options for BWR. This year,...

There are 3 course options for BWR. This year, the distances were 120, 75, and 43. Give one of them a try next year. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 540
Posted By Eric F

A high-quality bike is going to be light,...

A high-quality bike is going to be light, efficient, and designed with the intent of being ridden hard and fast. It will inspire confidence, and perform reliably and predictably under high-demand...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 540
Posted By Eric F

Although I find this kind of analytical approach...

Although I find this kind of analytical approach to bikes almost depressing, the frequency of how often you get a new bike pretty much makes up for it.

Can I count my time on BF and other time I...
Forum: Southern California
05-01-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,901
Views: 370,246
Posted By Eric F

That looks awesome!

That looks awesome!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,088
Posted By Eric F

I do, too. Under my bike clothes, I'm totally...

I do, too. Under my bike clothes, I'm totally naked.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 540
Posted By Eric F

Here we go again. This discussion has spun around...

Here we go again. This discussion has spun around the drain more times that I can count, and I've only been on BF for a few years. I saw this coming from the first post. :twitchy:

The cost of one...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 436
Posted By Eric F

What CA Vehicle Code section was cited? CVC...

What CA Vehicle Code section was cited? CVC Section 22450 does not include any language requiring cyclists to put a foot on the ground.......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,088
Posted By Eric F

My recollection is that they were "high end" from...

My recollection is that they were "high end" from many years ago. The fit and fabrics of modern high-end jerseys have improved quite a bit, in my observation.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 540
Posted By Eric F

My limit is what my budget will tolerate. I...

My limit is what my budget will tolerate. I don't have the financial capacity to spend $10k+ on a bike, but if I did, I probably would. $2000 doesn't seem unreasonable to me for someone to spend on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,937
Views: 38,851
Posted By Eric F

I saw that. Very cool. I follow him on Strava. ...

I saw that. Very cool. I follow him on Strava. He rides in some pretty cool places, in addition to all the F1 tracks. He's a pretty damn good bike rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 540
Posted By Eric F

I'm trying to understand...If a bicycle is over...

I'm trying to understand...If a bicycle is over $2000, you'd rather get computer parts?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,922
Posted By Eric F

I agree 100% that getting the body to true max HR...

I agree 100% that getting the body to true max HR on a bike is hard. Really hard. In my racer-boy days, I saw max HR numbers at the end of a sprint in a race, where I was putting every last watt of...
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2,901
Views: 370,246
Posted By Eric F

For sure. I would like to come ride a lot of the...

For sure. I would like to come ride a lot of the same stuff in a non-race situation. Maybe not Doublepeak.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 274
Posted By Eric F

If those are your two options, the Trek - no...

If those are your two options, the Trek - no question. If you decide you like gravel riding, it will serve you better, for longer. If you decide you don’t, it will resell for more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,721
Posted By Eric F

I'm more of a helmet, gloves, and shoes kind of...

I'm more of a helmet, gloves, and shoes kind of guy. Is it okay to wear a while helmet after Labor Day?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,554
Posted By Eric F

Nice! I got the brand right, at least. The base...

Nice! I got the brand right, at least. The base looks like my KG3.2s. What TT ya got?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,980
Posted By Eric F

Same reasons why people have brand loyalty...

Same reasons why people have brand loyalty towards a particular auto manufacturer, or any number of other products. If Trek bikes don't excite you, or you think there's something that's a better...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,554
Posted By Eric F

Speakers...Klipsch KG series?

Speakers...Klipsch KG series?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 928
Posted By Eric F

Unfortunately, even at my best and lightest, my...

Unfortunately, even at my best and lightest, my engine wasn't good enough to haul my ass uphill with you little mountain goats. These days, stupid me is now doing gravel racing, which is never flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 928
Posted By Eric F

Damnit. You don't need to use THAT adjective!!

Damnit. You don't need to use THAT adjective!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 928
Posted By Eric F

So...what's this big picture that only you are...

So...what's this big picture that only you are enlightened enough to see?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 928
Posted By Eric F

Why does someone need to be a pro to want to...

Why does someone need to be a pro to want to climb faster? For me, the challenge of climbing at my limits is part of the game of cycling. Improvements in my climbing speed/efficiency are meaningful...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 928
Posted By Eric F

Reviewing Strava data, it looks like climbs with...

Reviewing Strava data, it looks like climbs with grades above 5%, riding at a threshold effort, my VAM is 800-850 (2625-2790 ft/hr). Occasionally, I'll get into the upper 800s, but nothing sustained...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 742
Posted By Eric F

I bought a bike. Then, piece by piece, I...

I bought a bike. Then, piece by piece, I replaced everything...including the frame. I can rebuild the original bike, exactly the way I bought it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 742
Posted By Eric F

Some things get shipped to our house. Some get...

Some things get shipped to our house. Some get shipped to my office.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 246
Posted By Eric F

I've found that a moderately-stiff dry brush...

I've found that a moderately-stiff dry brush works pretty well, in most cases. I haven't yet found a situation where I've needed to resort to solvents. Maybe I've been lucky.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,980
Posted By Eric F

I see your point. I'm not sure I completely...

I see your point. I'm not sure I completely agree, but I understand your intent, and I don't feel compelled to argue minutiae.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 582
Posted By Eric F

I'm glad it worked out for you. Look at it this...

I'm glad it worked out for you. Look at it this way - you just improved your knowledge about bikes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 95
Posted By Eric F

With the budget and brands you're talking about,...

With the budget and brands you're talking about, they're all going to be good bikes, and perform pretty similarly. A more important consideration might be which one is going to come with the best...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,980
Posted By Eric F

When the story about Lance blew wide open, and...

When the story about Lance blew wide open, and his TdF titles were stripped, he was already past his racing days. By then, there was no longer a relationship between Lance and Trek. A boycott...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,980
Posted By Eric F

In what way do you see Trek the same as...

In what way do you see Trek the same as McDonald's? I spelled out why I don't agree with the comparison.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 95
Posted By Eric F

IMO, you can't really go wrong with any of those...

IMO, you can't really go wrong with any of those choices (my personal choice would be the Trek, but they are subjective reasons that might not be applicable to anyone else). A higher price point...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,980
Posted By Eric F

Nonsense. McDonald's doesn't serve anything that...

Nonsense. McDonald's doesn't serve anything that can be considered among the highest-quality in the world. McD's thrives on being fast, low-cost, and consistent. In many types of bike racing,...
Forum: Southern California
04-29-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,901
Views: 370,246
Posted By Eric F

Sunday...Belgian Waffle Ride (Wafer version). I...

Sunday...Belgian Waffle Ride (Wafer version). I rode this year's event with a good friend (Mike) who I've been riding and racing with since the '90s. On recent rides together, we have been very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,441
Posted By Eric F

Did you expect something else from bikes intended...

Did you expect something else from bikes intended to be ridden in the dirt?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

Go with whatever works for you. I might have to...

Go with whatever works for you. I might have to check out the Clif chews. I like the Skratch ones, but agree that the packaging leaves a little to be desired.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

I've found that high-carb drink mix is beneficial...

I've found that high-carb drink mix is beneficial for me on any ride over 2 hours. I don't use "hydration" mixes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 582
Posted By Eric F

This ^^^ As others have also noted, it could...

This ^^^

As others have also noted, it could be a combination of things, including bent chainring or cog teeth, but the fact that it's related to going over a bump makes chain tension a most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

During long events/races, I find my body craving...

During long events/races, I find my body craving for something more substantial than gels and carb-loaded drinks around lunchtime. A protein bar has worked well for me to satisfy that craving. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

Awesome that you did the XL at Sea Otter! A cold...

Awesome that you did the XL at Sea Otter! A cold Coke in the last half of a long race/event is always a nice boost. At a gravel race in February, I said "I love you right now" to the nice lady...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

I have a long gravel race on Sunday, and I'll be...

I have a long gravel race on Sunday, and I'll be armed with 6 of my precious Clif Shots. It pains me to hit my last box that hard.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,937
Views: 38,851
Posted By Eric F

The Belgian Waffle Ride (San Marcos, CA) is...

The Belgian Waffle Ride (San Marcos, CA) is Sunday. I'm doing the 75mi "Wafer" route with one of my best friends. He and I are very evenly matched for fitness and skills right now, and I expect it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

My approach would be the same as any other long...

My approach would be the same as any other long ride/event - to fuel myself well before the ride, and be armed with stuff for steady/regular input of fuel during the ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

Finding what works for you (flavors and format)...

Finding what works for you (flavors and format) is important. So is finding out how your body reacts to those products during hard efforts. There are a lot of options out there.

For local rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,056
Posted By Eric F

I'm going to give those a try. I'm on my last...

I'm going to give those a try. I'm on my last box of the now-discontinued citrus flavor Clif Shot gels that have been my favorite for a long time.

For protein bars (which usually get used as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 452
Posted By Eric F

Maybe something like one of these?... ...

Maybe something like one of these?...
https://store.voler.com/products/1110821
https://www.pactimo.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/mens-mountain-bike-shorts-range-trail-midnight-navy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,441
Posted By Eric F

We have very different attitudes about bikes.

We have very different attitudes about bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,441
Posted By Eric F

For me, a "future project" is probably another...

For me, a "future project" is probably another bike.
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