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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Got it. Will tentatively plan to try, and will...

Got it. Will tentatively plan to try, and will give you a shout a week ahead of time for update if there is doubt.

Any interest in joining me? :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Hey big john I plan to be out in LA in early to...

Hey big john I plan to be out in LA in early to mid-May for my daughter's graduation.

We are staying in LA but I do want to try Mt Baldy, is there ANY risk of ice/snow at that time of year? My...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I believe the king of consecutive posts and...

I believe the king of consecutive posts and self-quoting was PCAD.

I still miss him.

RIP.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

It never does. Sadly, we do. :50:

It never does.

Sadly, we do. :50:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

RMOT ...

RMOT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc&pp=ygUTdGhpcyBvbmUgZ29lcyB0byAxMQ%3D%3D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Me too. If it’s help she needs, maybe hire a...

Me too. If it’s help she needs, maybe hire a local teenager as a mother’s helper for a few hours after school?

If it’s emotional support, that’s tougher.

I am guessing it’s a bit of both.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Usually. I believe Ulcerative Colitis affects...

Usually. I believe Ulcerative Colitis affects men more than women. It may be the exception.

#medicaltrivia
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Nice ass.

Nice ass.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

There may be some sprinkles, but even so, time to...

There may be some sprinkles, but even so, time to ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Maybe YOU can. I seem to get into trouble...

Maybe YOU can.

I seem to get into trouble when I say certain things.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Margarine itself is a bad joke. I can't believe...

Margarine itself is a bad joke. I can't believe we used to eat that carp. :yuck:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Reminds me of the bad joke about the patient with...

Reminds me of the bad joke about the patient with a cold. He thought it was mucus but it's not.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

It's knot?

It's knot?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Family forum!!

Family forum!!
03-25-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 573
Posted By datlas

Larry, is that you?

Larry, is that you?
03-25-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 925
Posted By datlas

I believe it’s ok to mention as long as you don’t...

I believe it’s ok to mention as long as you don’t get into anything controversial.

Clearly some people have a post-COVID syndrome and it’s frustrating for everyone involved.

Other than time and...
03-24-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 925
Posted By datlas

Guessing it’s Covid/long covid.

Guessing it’s Covid/long covid.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 867
Posted By datlas

Too many variables. Plus we can’t even decide if...

Too many variables. Plus we can’t even decide if saddle height should be based on “proper” knee angles at the top, middle, or bottom of pedal stroke.

All the rules are fine to start, but tweak a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

So our “Usual” Sunday ride is 30 miles starts at...

So our “Usual” Sunday ride is 30 miles starts at 8:30AM. I ride to/from the start to end up closer to 45 miles.

It was very cold overnight and rained heavily yesterday (no Saturday ride), so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

The Boy and The Heron was very good. It was...

The Boy and The Heron was very good. It was reminiscent of “Spirited Away” in some ways but even more dreamlike in some ways especially with the flow of events and the timeline. The animation is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

More catchup for those following, my friend who...

More catchup for those following, my friend who crashed 2 weeks ago is much better. He had his cast switched out for a brace (broken wrist got plate/screws), his brain fog only lasted a few days. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

He did NOT get it back. But it was insured for...

He did NOT get it back. But it was insured for $8k so he used insurance money to buy a new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Speaking of bike theft, my friend whose Seven was...

Speaking of bike theft, my friend whose Seven was stolen last month never got it back, but he got insurance settlement for which he got a nice new Lynskey. He seems ok with that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Will do. Suggest watching Howl’s Moving Castle...

Will do. Suggest watching Howl’s Moving Castle if/when you get the chance.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Since no ride today mrs datlas and I are going...

Since no ride today mrs datlas and I are going for an early movie/lunch date.

Today’s movie is “The Boy and the Heron.”

I heard it’s good from my daughters but they are Ghibli fangirls.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

My friend installed my Di2 so it’s all a black...

My friend installed my Di2 so it’s all a black box to me. So was a cable slightly loose?!?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Uma, Jerry. Uma! ...

Uma, Jerry. Uma!

https://youtu.be/38Y16I7sB-Y?si=ss3NggsPSPudxI9J
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I think they over-extended themselves in some...

I think they over-extended themselves in some markets. There were not one but TWO Trek stores nearby, about 8 miles apart. They consolidated into one shop about midway between the two locations. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Late start ride was fine. It was still pretty...

Late start ride was fine. It was still pretty chilly at the start, but at least above freezing. We had 5 riders and we were all about evenly matched with everyone taking an equal share at the front.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Yes waiting. I enjoy the company and camaraderie...

Yes waiting. I enjoy the company and camaraderie on a ride, and today’s schedule is flexible enough that I am willing to compromise.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I am riding today. I like an early start, but...

I am riding today. I like an early start, but with this “second winter” my friends insist on an 11AM start to allow temps to warm above freezing.

I suggested they HTFU and leave earlier, but no...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Sometimes. The data often are flawed or not...

Sometimes. The data often are flawed or not reliable. If I really want something valid I may order a medical monitor (like a cardiac event monitor to capture an intermittent arrhythmia).

Some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Or La Volta a Catalunya.

Or La Volta a Catalunya.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Quiet morning. Everyone must be watching E3.

Quiet morning. Everyone must be watching E3.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I am guessing more affordable than here too.

I am guessing more affordable than here too.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Mother Nature, she is a cruel mistress.

Mother Nature, she is a cruel mistress.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I was hoping for a good long "epic" bike ride...

I was hoping for a good long "epic" bike ride with my friends for Saturday.

Now the weather forecast is for not one, but TWO inches of rain. No riding. :notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Not just call girls but healers and psychics now?

Not just call girls but healers and psychics now?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

One man’s observation is another man’s hounding. ...

One man’s observation is another man’s hounding.

-datlas
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Yeah that’s my take, see above.

Yeah that’s my take, see above.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I think he is pointing out how your quoting...

I think he is pointing out how your quoting sometimes is dysfunctional.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Did Humbug go away angry or did he just go away??

Did Humbug go away angry or did he just go away??
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Just ordered the 2-pack GP5000 from Amazon. ...

Just ordered the 2-pack GP5000 from Amazon.

:bday:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

One observation on tire width, probably most know...

One observation on tire width, probably most know this, but how wide a tire measures out depends not only in the tire but the RIM. Most newer rims are wider and stretch the tire out more.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

That's not a bad price. Thanks.

That's not a bad price. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

I believe this, but honestly there is more to a...

I believe this, but honestly there is more to a tire than low RR. There is something about "road feel" that is tough to quantitate which I find with these tires and not others. It's subtle and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

And YOU want to be my latex salesman?!?? ...

And YOU want to be my latex salesman?!??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkGSoqSMBw&pp=ygUpYW5kIHlvdSB3YW50IHRvIGJlIG15IGxhdGV4IHNhbGVzbWFuIGdpZiA%3D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Wiggle/Chain Reaction are bankrupt. ...

Wiggle/Chain Reaction are bankrupt.

ProBikeKit too.

Sad!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Yes. I have tried offerings from Vittoria...

Yes.

I have tried offerings from Vittoria and Pirelli which might be 20% cheaper than Conti and maybe it's placebo, but I really like my Contis...so splurging on tires and tubes (I sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11,556
Views: 205,156
Posted By datlas

Phooey. I am pretty picky about my tires, so...

Phooey. I am pretty picky about my tires, so despite my thrift I will pony up whatever is necessary for the GP5Ks. I was hopeful to find them for 50-60 bucks a pop (not 70), what with the glut of...
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