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Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

one morning we spotted a dead / torn up raccoon...

one morning we spotted a dead / torn up raccoon in the back of our property - neighbor said probably a coyote … mrs t2p not thrilled to hear this - especially with two little t2p’s at the time … ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

expect the corporate lawyers from camelbak and...

expect the corporate lawyers from camelbak and dakine and osprey (and whomever) to come calling if you insist on using ‘camelbak’ indiscriminately !

ice cubes should not be a problem - recall some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

too much ice cream at a mid point rest stop...

too much ice cream at a mid point rest stop during one ride - then had trouble consuming enough water during the return ride and was dehydrated :(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

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big fan of manual

have a smaller ‘compact’ model - but this larger size...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

but … is it Wawa … or Sheetz … ???

but … is it Wawa … or Sheetz … ???
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

Continental might be an option … Race King …...

Continental might be an option … Race King … Cross King … or maybe Terra Trail .. ?

Schwalbe also …can’t recall the models / names … I believe one of the Schwalbe off road tiree is among the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By t2p

the availabilty / selection of quality...

the availabilty / selection of quality lightweight 1 1/8 / 31.8 threadless stems is greater … much greater … including riser stems
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,292
Posted By t2p

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not sure if it is conventional wisdom - ? - but it is the case

the GK SS...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,713
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 838,056
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 838,056
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 780
Posted By t2p

not a fan of the seat if it has a hump (or...

not a fan of the seat if it has a hump (or whatever) near the front
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 200
Posted By t2p

I have a fair amount of time on 35mm tires …...

I have a fair amount of time on 35mm tires … primarily smooth stuff …

but prefer > 35 mm … so 38 - 42 mm or so …
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By t2p

The Kona - is that the OEM fork ? looks...

The Kona - is that the OEM fork ?

looks kinda small if it is an aluminum fork

???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,135
Posted By t2p

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I was also going to mention 1993 Schwinn Paramount - but forgot there was also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By t2p

was the bike serviced ? seat - grips - tires...

was the bike serviced ?

seat - grips - tires - brake pads

depending on the condition / miles - could need cables, chain, cassette … (hopefully chainrings are still in decent shape) … wheels...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,713
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

hmmm … maybe a reason to check out the Taco Bell...

hmmm … maybe a reason to check out the Taco Bell ‘New Cantina Chicken Menu’ … or the trusty KFC chicken pot pie …
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By t2p

for the most part there is a great amount of...

for the most part there is a great amount of compatibility - with possible exception of the early Shimano brake system components (that were not their own in-house design)

you can mix and match...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

it’s easier to find those cool fake boat engine...

it’s easier to find those cool fake boat engine propellers to plug into a 2” receiver (when the receiver hitch is not in use)

I typically pair the propeller with the Yosemite Sam ‘Back off Jack’...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

^^^^^ tight wheelbase for explosive...

^^^^^

tight wheelbase for explosive acceleration
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 444
Posted By t2p

have a 1x bike with 40 - 10 top gear I...

have a 1x bike with 40 - 10 top gear

I would probably be fine with a 38 - 11 top gear for 80 % of the riding I currently do
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,691
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-10-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By t2p

Thank you ! plan to return this summer or fall -...

Thank you ! plan to return this summer or fall - will keep in mind

bathrooms were closed at McQuain Park (maybe they open in April ?) - and no portajohns so had to duck behind some trees
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,614
Posted By t2p

I also have RideNow tpu tubes purchased from Ali ...

I also have RideNow tpu tubes purchased from Ali

the site is kinda clunky - especially the interface to paypal - but got it to work

from that point on very impressed - confirmations received a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,562
Posted By t2p

I like what bike is that ?

I like

what bike is that ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By t2p

when I initially spotted this thread I thought it...

when I initially spotted this thread I thought it was about Breyer’s ice cream … :(
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 422
Posted By t2p

as others have stated - appears to be a good but...

as others have stated - appears to be a good but not great bike

don’t have a good look to determine level of the frame - but (again) as others have stated it has a rigid fork which is a *huge*...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

according to Super Hunky there is no such thing...

according to Super Hunky there is no such thing as too much pizza (and beer)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

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apparently they didn’t learn the lesson from this car back in 1988

:( :( :(
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-09-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-09-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By t2p

did the Deckers Creek trail late match ...

did the Deckers Creek trail late match

started ride with a short part of the Caperton trail on the Mon River past the dam (primarily for a warmup and to check out the surrounding area) - then to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 15,779
Posted By t2p

that hitch looks supremely beefy compared to the...

that hitch looks supremely beefy compared to the 1 1/4 hitch we installed on our last crv !

and - although I would not recommend - I towed a trailer carrying a 600 lb tractor (had to use an...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,614
Posted By t2p

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your example is a little twisted

you purchased tubes at a swap meet - great...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 597
Posted By t2p

another vote for terra speed - great tire - roll...

another vote for terra speed - great tire - roll relatively well despite being a raised tread (knobbed) tire

as others mentioned, they can run small - mounted 35’s were close to 33 mm and 40’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 267
Posted By t2p

do you have battery powered tools ? if yes - one...

do you have battery powered tools ? if yes - one option would be a compatible battery powered portable inflator
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 985
Posted By t2p

although it can vary and be sporadic (?) - there...

although it can vary and be sporadic (?) - there is typically a good supply of available decent quality used bikes for kids

at one time they were plentiful at flea markets, garage sales etc - now...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,614
Posted By t2p

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on one of my bikes - a 650b bike - TPU tubes reduced weight by approx 330...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,756
Posted By t2p

a great drive ability / diagnostic / electrical...

a great drive ability / diagnostic / electrical tech is worth their weight in gold

if I was that dealer I would have sent a limo to transport you to and from the dealership !
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,756
Posted By t2p

the little kids are like chipmunks - they dart...

the little kids are like chipmunks - they dart around recklessly

but you cannot run over the kids
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,756
Posted By t2p

1987 Porsche 944 the good news : low miles...

1987 Porsche 944

the good news : low miles (47 K or something like that) - and clean (was a California / Texas car for majority of it’s life)

the bad news : sat for a long long time
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,756
Posted By t2p

yinz guyz better ‘red up’ your room ! Iron...

yinz guyz better ‘red up’ your room !

Iron City (Arn !) and Old German came down the same lines … same beer
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,539
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,539
Posted By t2p

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another double yikes - this one offers flat bar and drop bar !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,539
Posted By t2p

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double yikes !
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 229,756
Posted By t2p

agree - been watching - two thumbs up LSU -...

agree - been watching - two thumbs up

LSU - Iowa especially was a good one !
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 680
Posted By t2p

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current / contemporary off road bikes with larger size wheelsets

can be a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 706
Posted By t2p

in addition check out the Trek FX and Specialized...

in addition check out the Trek FX and Specialized Sirrus
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,539
Posted By t2p

bars could be rotated (down) - ? - and or shifter...

bars could be rotated (down) - ? - and or shifter / brake assemblies could (should) be rotated (down)

good starting point for mounting shifter / brake assemblies is to align the bottom of the...
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