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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

Ahh. I stopped paying attention to Lemond bikes...

Ahh. I stopped paying attention to Lemond bikes by then. IMO, the sweet spot for the brand was the 853 frames.
Forum: Introductions
05-03-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 77
Posted By Eric F

Maybe I’ll see ya at the RB loop sometime. It’s a...

Maybe I’ll see ya at the RB loop sometime. It’s a pretty regular part of my cycling diet.
Forum: Introductions
05-03-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 77
Posted By Eric F

Welcome to BF!...from another So Cal guy. ...

Welcome to BF!...from another So Cal guy.

You might be interested in the Velo-Retro ride that starts at the Rose Bowl on the first Sunday of every month......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,112
Posted By Eric F

"Almost there"

"Almost there"
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

CF is not as delicate as you think it is. I...

CF is not as delicate as you think it is.

I have broken 2 Cannondale MTBs and a Felt road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

I don't recall any aluminum Lemond bikes. I had...

I don't recall any aluminum Lemond bikes. I had a Zurich (853 steel) in '98-'99. It's one of the few bikes I let go that I wish I hadn't.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

My last 3 used bike purchases were CF frames. 2...

My last 3 used bike purchases were CF frames. 2 have CF wheels. Zero issues. That said, I'm not new at this, and I know what I'm looking for, and looking at. I've been riding CF frames since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,112
Posted By Eric F

Yeah. The TT bag is a race-only item for me, too.

Yeah. The TT bag is a race-only item for me, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,112
Posted By Eric F

My ALMSTHRE seat and top tube bag ready top go...

My ALMSTHRE seat and top tube bag ready top go before my last gravel race.
https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/g9YtaTi_cT2yifPxOJxNFGG54LBOHwVuNRi2O3hhihE-2048x1537.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

Trek makes 2 different models with the "ALR 5"...

Trek makes 2 different models with the "ALR 5" designation - the Emonda (road bike) and Checkpoint (gravel bike). Since you have rim brakes, I assume that's the Emonda.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

Which ALR 5?

Which ALR 5?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,331
Posted By Eric F

I have. It wasn't a big deal, really.

I have. It wasn't a big deal, really.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

I get it 100%. I told my kids that I will support...

I get it 100%. I told my kids that I will support their sports or hobbies equal to the level of effort they put into it. My youngest was competing with and against the best in the country (for their...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,331
Posted By Eric F

Some people like the supple ride quality of...

Some people like the supple ride quality of GP5000s, and appreciate the grip of the Black Chili rubber compound.. Some people can't recognize the difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,142
Posted By Eric F

20+ years ago, when racing on the road, I was a...

20+ years ago, when racing on the road, I was a "sprinter". These days, I just call myself a "cyclist" since what, where, and how I ride varies over a fairly wide range. Other people have called me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

It's not that color in real life. This is more...

It's not that color in real life. This is more accurate...
https://i.redd.it/7jkwtvsd7d4c1.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

The RLT9RDO "white" isn't white. It's a weird...

The RLT9RDO "white" isn't white. It's a weird light green-ish color.

From Sunday morning before the start of a gravel race......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

The value of anything - new or used - is driven...

The value of anything - new or used - is driven by the market. A wheelset that sells for $2000 new, but $500 used doesn't mean the new one is overpriced. The lower price of the used set reflects...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

In the week and a half that you've been here, you...

In the week and a half that you've been here, you seem to have some pretty strong conclusions about the BF community. Or, maybe you've been here before...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

You might be right. There certainly is a...

You might be right. There certainly is a familiarity to the odor.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

Yes. I bought it new, from an online retailer...

Yes. I bought it new, from an online retailer who offered an additional discount, for $1200.





If you think those wheels are a great deal, and fit your needs and bike configuration, maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

If you don't like the price, don't buy it. No...

If you don't like the price, don't buy it. No one is saying you need to spend $10k. So far, nothing has indicated that you have enough knowledge, understanding, or experience to judge someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

You said "any". My Niner RLT9RDO frame cost me...

You said "any". My Niner RLT9RDO frame cost me $1200. The Shimano Ultegra C50 wheels I bought for it cost $1500.

Enve SES 4.5 AR Disc wheelset sells for $2550. Some very good frames can be found...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

What's your point?

What's your point?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

Yes, I disagree. I spent more on wheels for my...

Yes, I disagree. I spent more on wheels for my gravel bike than I did on the frame. Both were bought new. Sometimes a frame is the most expensive part. Sometimes it's not. People who know, know....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

This ^^^ is where your ignorance about the...

This ^^^ is where your ignorance about the subject became blatantly obvious.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 2,873
Posted By Eric F

I like the way the ADH looks better than the...

I like the way the ADH looks better than the Scylon, and the Scylon doesn't come in blue. I don't need an all-around bike. I have a very good gravel bike with a couple of wheel options that serves...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,112
Posted By Eric F

Yes. it's supposed to be a lot. BWR this year...

Yes. it's supposed to be a lot. BWR this year was my longest ride since BWR last year. You have a year to prepare! :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,624
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: 65
Views: 1,331
Posted By Eric F

Also, aero wheels look hot.

Also, aero wheels look hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,112
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: 156
Views: 2,873
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: 156
Views: 2,873
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: 2,902
Views: 371,354
Posted By Eric F

That looks awesome!

That looks awesome!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,813
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: 156
Views: 2,873
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: 562
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: 145
Views: 5,813
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: 156
Views: 2,873
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: 2,057
Views: 42,337
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: 156
Views: 2,873
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: 72
Views: 2,135
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: 2,902
Views: 371,354
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: 11
Views: 391
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: 3,855
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: 74
Views: 2,112
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: 225
Views: 9,606
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: 74
Views: 2,112
Posted By Eric F

Speakers...Klipsch KG series?

Speakers...Klipsch KG series?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,523
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: 63
Views: 1,523
Posted By Eric F

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

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