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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

We had dinner with a vendor we've recently signed...

We had dinner with a vendor we've recently signed on with, and oh, my lord! I'm gonna need to ride 200 miles the week I came back.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Flew to Boston today. Travelling for business...

Flew to Boston today. Travelling for business means you stay in a fairly generic hotel, someplace fairly generic, and you usually end up eating in places that are fairly generic. So, here I am in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By genejockey

I know I'll never buy a PInarello. I could say...

I know I'll never buy a PInarello. I could say it's because of Bjarne Riis, but really, it's that they're too expensive
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By genejockey

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,112
Posted By genejockey

DONE! Order placed!

DONE! Order placed!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Flying out tomorrow AM to Boston for a conference...

Flying out tomorrow AM to Boston for a conference on using AI in Biopharma. Not looking forward to it - low social needs introvert and all that- AND I'll be off the bike for a week, because after the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,957
Posted By genejockey

Still sitting in my garage. Frame and fork, Sante...

Still sitting in my garage. Frame and fork, Sante headset minus the covers, Sante BB cleaned and regreased in 2021.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By genejockey

That's because you don't live in my house. ...

That's because you don't live in my house.

"What, never?" figured prominently in my courtship of Not-Yet-Mrs GeneJockey
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Last night, Rango and Dory were outside, and...

Last night, Rango and Dory were outside, and Rango chased Dory in, and leapt over the 3 steps from the ground up to the door, galumphed through the kitchen and the foyer back into the living room...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

tbf, Rango's 14 1/2, so 1) he's seen it all and...

tbf, Rango's 14 1/2, so 1) he's seen it all and 2) he's earned the right to continue sleeping.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By genejockey

I think people revere Pantani as a tortured soul,...

I think people revere Pantani as a tortured soul, but Lance is just an A-hole.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Yeah, but there's hundreds of tea parties and...

Yeah, but there's hundreds of tea parties and coloring books and pink bikes with handlebar tassels to enjoy first.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By genejockey

IIRC, there were some Dutch riders who DID die...

IIRC, there were some Dutch riders who DID die from Epo - blood too thick to pump properly when they were asleep or something.

But I DID read that Pantani had to sleep with an HRM set to alarm if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,507
Posted By genejockey

What, never? No,never! What, NEVER? ...

What, never?
No,never!
What, NEVER?
Well...hardly ever!
He's ll hardly ever sick at sea buy a Trek!

I can't GUARANTEE I'll never buy a Trek, but I don't think it's likely. Nothing against the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Enjoy it while it lasts. Nowadays, even the dog...

Enjoy it while it lasts. Nowadays, even the dog barely raises his head when I come home.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I celebrated early, last Sunday postride.

I celebrated early, last Sunday postride.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Last night's ride was a lot of fun. It was warm,...

Last night's ride was a lot of fun. It was warm, not TOO windy, sunny. A couple places I gave it the beans, and while it wasn't Cycling God level, I still had lots of power when needed. That's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Wasn't it you who objected to my "Trust Nobody"...

Wasn't it you who objected to my "Trust Nobody" the other day?

See?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By genejockey

You just need one of these... ...

You just need one of these...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,481
Posted By genejockey

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They look great!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I've been leery of those things since somebody...

I've been leery of those things since somebody posted a picture of a CF wheel where the rim got distorted from sitting in the exhaust plume for too long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,112
Posted By genejockey

So, the funny thing is, I was prepared to go the...

So, the funny thing is, I was prepared to go the rest of that bike's life periodically coating the slightly tacky hoods with talcum power, cleaning them to get rid of the stains and re-powdering...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

fwiw, AFAIK he was no longer in prison.

fwiw, AFAIK he was no longer in prison.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,690
Posted By genejockey

Most people live in the middle of the...

Most people live in the middle of the distribution.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I try not to complain about what people get paid...

I try not to complain about what people get paid to do jobs I wouldn't want to do on a dare.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,690
Posted By genejockey

A lot also depends on how close you are to...

A lot also depends on how close you are to "average" in your dimensions. If you've got really long legs but a short torso and/or arms, then you might go with a smaller frame than your inseam would...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By genejockey

I wouldn't worry till an AI starts arguing and...

I wouldn't worry till an AI starts arguing and can't stop responding. Then we'll never know it from one of us.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Wait - his boat is made of crabon?

Wait - his boat is made of crabon?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

It does look to be pretty effective, from what I...

It does look to be pretty effective, from what I saw at a glance. Good luck!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,003
Posted By genejockey

I got that once years ago my my Ritchey, coming...

I got that once years ago my my Ritchey, coming down a short but fast non-technical descent. I hit 40 and the bike started wobbling and scared the hell out of me. I think it was the first time I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I see the problem. The proper word is...

I see the problem. The proper word is "ditched".
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By genejockey

I'd only lose it and have to order another one,...

I'd only lose it and have to order another one, which would lead to me finding it again the day the package arrived.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By genejockey

Mine are unembossed, thick business cards. I...

Mine are unembossed, thick business cards. I fold one over, remove the wheel, put the card over it - no cutting - and put it the wheel back into the dropouts/roto back between the pads. Loosen the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...

Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,274
Posted By genejockey

Huh. I've never had the business card trick fail...

Huh. I've never had the business card trick fail to yield rub-free caliper alignment. And since I have nearly 500 obsolete business cards, I'm gonna stick with that. Looks like a slick tool,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

He's no fun! He fell right over.

He's no fun! He fell right over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,758
Posted By genejockey

All my bikes purchased before 2021 have 175s. ...

All my bikes purchased before 2021 have 175s. It's what I've been using since I started riding again at 38 years old, 28 years ago. But then I got a hankering for a bike from the early 80s, when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I think that peacock is barking up the wrong tree.

I think that peacock is barking up the wrong tree.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

"If I had it to do all over again, I'd do it all...

"If I had it to do all over again, I'd do it all over you."
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I got an email from Canyon today. There's a new...

I got an email from Canyon today. There's a new colorway for the Aeroad. Completely different from what anyone else is doing - very dark gray with black graphics. Boy, nobody has anything like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

It's supposed to be nice and warm the next two...

It's supposed to be nice and warm the next two days, so I plan to make the most of it, or at least the most I can make of it after 5 PM. I checked the front brakes on the Ritchey, which were really...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Wait - are you saying it's your :bday:? ...

Wait - are you saying it's your :bday:?

Well, :bday:, then, youngster!! Remember - 59 is the new 58!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,690
Posted By genejockey

Agreed. A good modern mechanical system will...

Agreed. A good modern mechanical system will shift under load and even under fairly heavy load if you lighten up for half a stroke. The trick is not to wait until you're about to grind to a stop.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

I had a fairly disappointing ride. I took the...

I had a fairly disappointing ride. I took the Ritchey, which felt okay, but I was really SLOW! Looking at my average HR, I didn't go hard at all, but the legs just didn't feel snappy at all. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

Lots of people do lots of stupid ****. Is that...

Lots of people do lots of stupid ****. Is that something to emulate?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

If something breaks off a valve stem, which rides...

If something breaks off a valve stem, which rides in the same plane as the spokes, I suspect the sudden loss of air will be the least of your problems.

I run only 60s now, because I have ONE (1)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

Not actually illegal here.

Not actually illegal here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,672
Posted By genejockey

Um.....

Um.....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 980
Views: 15,656
Posted By genejockey

Oh, THAT Decathlon. That's very different, then....

Oh, THAT Decathlon. That's very different, then.

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