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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Much better! No surgery or even formal rehab...

Much better! No surgery or even formal rehab required; just grin 'n bear it and let time do the work.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Thanks. I got off lucky, I think. My doc does...

Thanks. I got off lucky, I think. My doc does some sports medicine stuff, and is a cyclist. In his opinion the outcome might have been worse, given my age, were it not for the fact that years of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Second post in a row (there won't be eleven):...

Second post in a row (there won't be eleven): just back from doc re. left knee. Diagnosis: mild to possible grade 1 strain of MCL; no lasting damage. Mild strain (not tear) of medial meniscus. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Cutie^^^

Cutie^^^
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

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03-27-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 628
Posted By badger1

I wonder if the administrators of Bike Forums...

I wonder if the administrators of Bike Forums might consider creating a sub-forum wherein the virtues of electric motorcycles bikes might be discussed, rather than here in 'General Cycling'? It could...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Thanks! 73 is not far away for me either...

Thanks! 73 is not far away for me either (September).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Thanks! Yep, that's my hope as well. 'Incident'...

Thanks! Yep, that's my hope as well. 'Incident' was back on the 18th, and the knee is slightly better yesterday/today -- moving a bit more freely, so I'm hoping nothing requiring surgery. Family...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

+1 Then comes 72. All set to get riding again...

+1
Then comes 72. All set to get riding again after winter, but misjudged some stairs last week: landed on my left leg after an off-balance two-foot drop. Stupid. Pretty sure either my MCL or medial...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,851
Posted By badger1

Correct.

Correct.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,851
Posted By badger1

Correct.

Correct.
03-19-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,505
Posted By badger1

Had 48/34 x 12-32 on old Project Sirrus. Sadly,...

Had 48/34 x 12-32 on old Project Sirrus. Sadly, stolen out of garage, hence new Project Sirrus. Loved that (old) bike; would still be riding it today, I imagine. All that remained of the stock bike...
03-19-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,505
Posted By badger1

That last issue is the one that the Campagnolo...

That last issue is the one that the Campagnolo Ekar kit tries to address, I think? Way beyond my needs, but I can see how the group would appeal; I don't know the exact numbers, but I think I read...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Hope things improve soon, V V.

Hope things improve soon, V V.
03-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,505
Posted By badger1

Tires are 32s (Spec. Roubaix Pro, the 'tubeless...

Tires are 32s (Spec. Roubaix Pro, the 'tubeless ready' ones). I've been using them for years now: light, quick, supple but with pretty good durability. They work well for me on paved surfaces and...
03-18-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,505
Posted By badger1

Haven't updated pic in a while, so Project Sirrus...

Haven't updated pic in a while, so Project Sirrus as it currently sits, with XT brakes/GRX crank. All that remains are wheels and shifter/derailleur/cassette (probably XT) this year. That should do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

How 'bout the early '80s ... is this music? ...

How 'bout the early '80s ... is this music?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvZQdu851Ks
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Brother-in-Law is an 'old car truck guy' -- so...

Brother-in-Law is an 'old car truck guy' -- so for that matter is his sister Mrs. Badger, a 'car girl' that is. Me? I just want the most modern, up-to-date, 'loaded' whatever it is, either...
03-15-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By badger1

Looks a perfectly good choice if you want the...

Looks a perfectly good choice if you want the IGH/Gates belt drive. Have you ridden one yet -- can you try before buying?

You would also have Racer Sportif as your 'local bike shop' for support if...
03-15-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,827
Posted By badger1

I know it's early, but ... potd!

I know it's early, but ... potd!
03-14-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,456
Posted By badger1

:lol: Sometimes only an emoji will do! One knew,...

:lol: Sometimes only an emoji will do! One knew, of course, that this silly hobby-horse/'conspiracy' obsession of yours was behind this thread, but kudos for finally bringing it out into the open.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Disagree. XTC were one of the finest post-punk...

Disagree. XTC were one of the finest post-punk Brit-Pop bands/songwriting teams. Here's another example!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrcemZpOmpI
03-11-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,456
Posted By badger1

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Not what you could call a "car guy", but I follow...

Not what you could call a "car guy", but I follow what is a (very common) practice up here in the snow belt. Summers are on (the stock) 18" alloy wheels; winters are on 16" steel wheels w/a second...
03-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,657
Posted By badger1

Agree! On this business of cosplay, I knew...

Agree!

On this business of cosplay, I knew that I was aware of a real instance, but couldn't quite recall. Then it hit me ... of course there is cycling cosplay. Here's an example.
...
03-10-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,194
Posted By badger1

RMOT ...

RMOT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e61uC-5s9VU
03-10-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,657
Posted By badger1

Well, a fledgling bike company has to hang its...

Well, a fledgling bike company has to hang its marketing hat on something, just like Big Bike. Why not asploding crabon and 'no one needs a 20,000 dollar bike'?
'There is only one thing in the world...
03-07-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,823
Posted By badger1

Could be wrong, but I believe that Trek no longer...

Could be wrong, but I believe that Trek no longer manufactures any production framesets in the U.S. They may still build some development prototypes in-house, though I'm not sure about that.
03-06-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 602
Posted By badger1

Heh. I tried Voltaren -- once -- on my bad lower...

Heh. I tried Voltaren -- once -- on my bad lower back some years ago. Never found out if it worked (or would work) or not.

Mrs. Badger applied the gel; within 15 minutes or so I became severely...
03-03-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,999
Posted By badger1

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

A very fair comment.

A very fair comment.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Try this one: 'In summation, let us posit...

Try this one:

'In summation, let us posit that we have established the invariable relevance of three factors: a) an unconditional confidence in the divine supervision of the human predicament; b)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Prolly never. One could always send a "friendly...

Prolly never. One could always send a "friendly reminder" when one "replies back", asking the individual in question to stop using that empty phrase at their "earliest convenience". Confess I haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Yes, it has been absolutely awful out there. We...

Yes, it has been absolutely awful out there. We receive regular reports from friends near Halifax. Fortunately, our little place on the Bay of Fundy in N.B. has been spared the worst of it ... so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Point taken, but ... I also receive regular...

Point taken, but ... I also receive regular reports from my sister in the 'homeland': weather there is not what it was. Hotter/drier summers; colder/snowier/wetter winters. Sad.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Same, here in SW Ontario. 10C (50F, iirc); birds...

Same, here in SW Ontario. 10C (50F, iirc); birds singing; buds appearing; ground is soft; no snow pack. The geese are well into nesting.
I am no fan at all of eastern Canadian winters -- first 40+...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Nothing more captivating than a five-day test...

Nothing more captivating than a five-day test match!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

A little, but nothing significant really. Still...

A little, but nothing significant really. Still pretty chilly (high was around -4C today), but not bad. This winter has, to this point, been a non-event.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Incorrect. Cricket!

Incorrect. Cricket!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Apropos of nothing ... always amazed at the...

Apropos of nothing ... always amazed at the 'logistics' behind even a relatively minor 'tour date'. Last night the Canadian band City of Colour (Dallas Green [formerly with Alexisonfire]; might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

It is; written by the Paragon's lead singer...

It is; written by the Paragon's lead singer (can't recall his name just at the moment), recorded in '67. Blondie made the song 'famous', of course, and there have been other covers. I like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

... or rocksteady; the world needs more...

... or rocksteady; the world needs more rocksteady (the real stuff, not ersatz) ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQXqkiKXiHc
02-16-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By badger1

Nothing of consequence.

Nothing of consequence.
02-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By badger1

"Now is the winter of our discontent ......

"Now is the winter of our discontent ... "
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Any vodka in there? (asking for a friend)

Any vodka in there?
(asking for a friend)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,446
Posted By badger1

Indeed; there are quite a few variations along...

Indeed; there are quite a few variations along those lines, most of which are nsfw!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,446
Posted By badger1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmeyG5LlFWU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmeyG5LlFWU
02-13-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,151
Posted By badger1

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02-13-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,151
Posted By badger1

I have a few minutes spare so I'll chime in. Old...

I have a few minutes spare so I'll chime in. Old bike (stolen, alas) had rim (v-) brakes. Highish-end setup: XTR cables, Avid adjustable levers, TRP CX-9 brakes. New bike (replacement) has...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11,559
Views: 205,298
Posted By badger1

Never actually had anything happen to me, but I'm...

Never actually had anything happen to me, but I'm very timid around electrical things because I witnessed a fatal industrial accident way back in my ute (early '70s) when working in a pulp mill for a...
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