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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,379
Posted By Bimmer69

Flashing lights are illegal here in Ontario. ...

Flashing lights are illegal here in Ontario.
there’s a reason for that.

If there’s one type of “cyclist” I want beat to a pulp, it’s ******bags that think annoying and distracting lights on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,284
Posted By Bimmer69

Something about vodka from a dumpster being...

Something about vodka from a dumpster being perfectly to drink.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,908
Posted By Bimmer69

and then you can hold your hand up against your...

and then you can hold your hand up against your forehead so everyone knows you’re an “L” which obviously stands for Larry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 8,865
Posted By Bimmer69

140 lbs?!! I’d recommend a jockstrap as well -...

140 lbs?!!
I’d recommend a jockstrap as well - if that tire lets go there’s going to rubber shrapnel everywhere.
sorry I missed the vodka from a dumpster thread.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,965
Posted By Bimmer69

No, it’s not the fluoride. It’s the antiseptic...

No, it’s not the fluoride. It’s the antiseptic properties of mouthwash.
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dont-use-antiseptic-mouthwash/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,968
Posted By Bimmer69

This sh*t is gold. hey mods can we have a...

This sh*t is gold.
hey mods can we have a separate LarrySellerz forum?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,965
Posted By Bimmer69

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/flashback-friday-...

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/flashback-friday-whole-beets-vs-juice-for-improving-athletic-performance/

TLDR: eat the whole beet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,348
Posted By Bimmer69

I’ve definitely seen better availability of used...

I’ve definitely seen better availability of used bikes here in the southern Ontario market, which is one of the tightest, higher priced markets in North America. Bikes which would’ve been snapped up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By Bimmer69

you’ve invented a new game. I count 10 Led Zep...

you’ve invented a new game. I count 10 Led Zep songs in your post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,243
Posted By Bimmer69

Kijiji does have fields and prompts for the frame...

Kijiji does have fields and prompts for the frame size.
but I also see ads where the poster provides a pic of the frame size sticker.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-22, 07:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,734
Posted By Bimmer69

Makes it kinda hard to ride that way :)

Makes it kinda hard to ride that way :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-22, 12:49 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,239
Posted By Bimmer69

Just beware of the lbs’s asking for payment in...

Just beware of the lbs’s asking for payment in Roubles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 920
Posted By Bimmer69

No doubt caused by creeping up on women.

No doubt caused by creeping up on women.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,734
Posted By Bimmer69

It’s a gravel bike but will mostly be ridden on...

It’s a gravel bike but will mostly be ridden on pavement.
I’m more concerned about scratching and scraping from handling and transportation.

I’ve ordered 30 ft of 8 mil helicopter tape so that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,734
Posted By Bimmer69

Frame protection

Any recommended methods for protecting frames against nicks and scratches?
I’ve seen wraps and ceramic coatings but wondering what everyone else does.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 05:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Bimmer69

The Guy Who Decides Cycling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4wy4Xav0Gk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,188
Posted By Bimmer69

Looks like the replacement was from a QA reject...

Looks like the replacement was from a QA reject bin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 10,299
Posted By Bimmer69

bike shops will need to evolve. It’s looking like...

bike shops will need to evolve. It’s looking like the movie theatre model.
the studio gets the profit from the seat sales, and the theatre gets the profit from the snacks and other add-ons.

this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 10,299
Posted By Bimmer69

Given *which half* of the cyclist population...

Given *which half* of the cyclist population would be cut, I’d argue that’s not a bad plan :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,202
Posted By Bimmer69

ah, yes you’re right. I did the jam-the-book...

ah, yes you’re right. I did the jam-the-book thing and measured it as 32”.
so I guess I’m a size small. The Germans must be giants :)

I’m not really in a place where ordering two and returning...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,202
Posted By Bimmer69

Canyon Sizing

I’m looking to get a new Canyon Endurace 7 but the size recommended by their site seems a bit off.
At 5’9” and a 30” inseam they’re recommending an XS.
every other bike I’ve sized puts me on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

Looks like I'm getting a gravel bike. Thanks...

Looks like I'm getting a gravel bike.
Thanks everyone for your advise and input.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

Seems the Alfa was marketed as an entry-level...

Seems the Alfa was marketed as an entry-level racer, and I do find it fairly quick. Just not very comfy on longer rides. But that probably has to do with the 25mm Conti Ultrasports it's wearing.
And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

You gotta love marketers. "The Crux is the...

You gotta love marketers. "The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,444
Posted By Bimmer69

I'm pro-nut but if you don't have it on, you can...

I'm pro-nut but if you don't have it on, you can use one hand to squeeze the valve while attaching the pump with the other.
Just put your middle and index finger around the base of the valve, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

I think you might be thinking of "durability" in...

I think you might be thinking of "durability" in this context.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

Kinda funny that on their website they say...

Kinda funny that on their website they say "Diverge is the most capable gravel bike ever made." :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

I have a ~1989 Miele Alfa. So we're talking a 2x6...

I have a ~1989 Miele Alfa. So we're talking a 2x6 setup, Biopace chainring, Shimano Light Action gearing, and SLR brakes. Not sure what the exact tooth counts are on the sprockets.
The frame is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bimmer69

Should I get an Endurance or a Gravel bike?

I'm primarily a C&V-er and thinking of getting into a newer bike. Something with a carbon or aluminum frame and decent gear ranges to accommodate the hilly areas I bike in (lot of ravines in this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,192
Posted By Bimmer69

R.I.P = Rims In Pieces

R.I.P = Rims In Pieces
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,356
Posted By Bimmer69

challenge accepted. long stems look stupid....

challenge accepted.

long stems look stupid. And they weigh more. So keep it short.
but you don’t want them too short because then you can’t get some pump heads on the valve.

as for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 87,681
Posted By Bimmer69

Same name but two different companies. Miele...

Same name but two different companies.
Miele the bike company is named after Jim Miele, an Italian who immigrated to Toronto, Canada.
He wasn’t happy with the bikes available in Canada at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,038
Posted By Bimmer69

Kleen Kanteen makes a sport top for most of their...

Kleen Kanteen makes a sport top for most of their bottles. They include a small one-way silicone valve in the lid. It does leak if you tip it on its side.
Additionally the sport tops fit other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,038
Posted By Bimmer69

You could wrap them in a towel or bubble wrap to...

You could wrap them in a towel or bubble wrap to further insulate them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,180
Posted By Bimmer69

Bike Forums. The place where you can learn...

Bike Forums.
The place where you can learn about lubricants, metallurgy, classical physics and now the microeconomics of supply and demand.
what’s next? Quantum mechanics?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,038
Posted By Bimmer69

I do something similar. 3-4 ice cubes in a...

I do something similar.
3-4 ice cubes in a 32oz insulated vacuum steel bottle, topped off with refrigerator temp water. Stays cold for 3-4 hours.

I also freeze a regular 500ml water bottle to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,013
Posted By Bimmer69

It’s sad. But to be honest LBS’s have been a...

It’s sad.
But to be honest LBS’s have been a letdown for me. Several times they’ve taken an order, told me it’s ready and then when I get there it’s like “sorry dude we, like, don’t have what you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,381
Posted By Bimmer69

With the apparent of of that idiot thread where...

With the apparent of of that idiot thread where OP wanted to sand down his rims I was thinking it’s time for another good chain lube thread.
and right on time here we are!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,288
Posted By Bimmer69

Is this what a bar brawl looks like on BF?

Is this what a bar brawl looks like on BF?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,192
Posted By Bimmer69

more like “As the Rim Turns” lol. op not...

more like “As the Rim Turns” lol.

op not sure how much you would gain by removing such a small amount of the diameter. Also how would you do it evenly?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By Bimmer69

I’ve always wondered... what’s the purpose of...

I’ve always wondered... what’s the purpose of these little springs?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,201
Posted By Bimmer69

I have the exact helmet, Lazer G1 MIPS. It stays...

I have the exact helmet, Lazer G1 MIPS. It stays on my head just fine.
average male, 5’9”, 150 lbs.

I think Consumer Reports also does helmet testing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,606
Posted By Bimmer69

Oil change on a Bugatti Veyron is $26,000. How...

Oil change on a Bugatti Veyron is $26,000. How much are the tires?
or is this one of those “if you have to ask...” things?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,686
Posted By Bimmer69

Us cheapskates get by just fine with a bucket,...

Us cheapskates get by just fine with a bucket, water and laundry detergent.
overnight soak and everything comes out squeaky clean.
old toothbrush for the really gunked on stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,650
Posted By Bimmer69

If you are trying to burn calories then it’s more...

If you are trying to burn calories then it’s more important to spend more time riding than trying to attain a high speed goal.
Try riding at a slower pace for longer. You’ll burn more calories.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-21, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,138
Posted By Bimmer69

T-Mar sorry for necro-ing this thread but an 850...

T-Mar sorry for necro-ing this thread but an 850 I just acquired has Shimano 600 Arabesque (non-indexed). Any info on that?
wondering if the owner or LBS in Ontario changed out the campy that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,650
Posted By Bimmer69

Isn’t this just an early version of today’s...

Isn’t this just an early version of today’s electronic shifting?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,658
Posted By Bimmer69

Or people will simply store them in their garage/...

Or people will simply store them in their garage/ basement and forget about them for 10-20 years
#sad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,582
Posted By Bimmer69

Surgery is the action of last resort. get it...

Surgery is the action of last resort.
get it properly diagnosed and start with the most conservative treatment - which is probably rest and mild physio. Chiropractors are quacks.
be sure to follow...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,997
Posted By Bimmer69

Sorry for going off topic but what the hell is...

Sorry for going off topic but what the hell is going on with the Toronto / GTA market.
This bike would go for 300 in a heartbeat here..
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