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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

Among the people/groups I tend to ride with, not...

Among the people/groups I tend to ride with, not wearing a helmet would look more odd than wearing one, but those folks all tend to be experienced and skilled riders who understand the simple factors...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 147
Posted By Eric F

Zero issues with coming loose. Pack carefully so...

Zero issues with coming loose. Pack carefully so things aren't damaging each other, and cinch it down tight so it doesn't flop or rattle. Depending on your preference, it will also fit nicely in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 147
Posted By Eric F

I've been surprised by how much stuff I can...

I've been surprised by how much stuff I can actually fit in the ALMSTHRE bag - full gravel race tool kit (2 TPU tubes, 3 CO2s + adapter, multi tool, dynaplug, 2 levers, 2 quick links). The only tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By Eric F

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of...

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of weeks to adapt to sitting on a saddle.
2. Saddle shape is often a much more important factor than padding.
3. Saddles are like shoes - everyone's fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

I'm a bit thicker than you (mostly wide...

I'm a bit thicker than you (mostly wide shoulders). Pactimo's XL "Aero" cut gives me the fit I want. I got mine within the last year, so I guess it's the newer pattern. I like the feel of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 147
Posted By Eric F

I'm a fan of the ALMSTHRE saddle bag. Small,...

I'm a fan of the ALMSTHRE saddle bag. Small, simple, classic approach. https://almsthre.com/collections/saddle-bags

Even more minimalist is the Ornot bag. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

From the Forbes article...“The materials that are...

From the Forbes article...“The materials that are used in most of today’s helmets are engineered to absorb the high impact energies that can produce skull fractures and severe brain injuries”.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Too many. I went on a bike clothing binge for a...

Too many. I went on a bike clothing binge for a while. That said, I like having options.

Also, there's different jerseys in my rotation at different times of year, depending on the weather. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

I have a healthy dose of Pactimo stuff in my...

I have a healthy dose of Pactimo stuff in my closet (standard stuff, not team custom). I like the fit of their Summit "Aero" jersey a lot. The bibs are decent, but nothing special. I really like...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 225
Posted By Eric F

I was really hoping that 2.1 Thunder Burts would...

I was really hoping that 2.1 Thunder Burts would fit in my frame. They roll surprisingly well (BRR data backs it up). Thicc tire pimp, Dylan Johnson, ran 2.2 Race Kings at the recent Midsouth race....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 225
Posted By Eric F

Unsurprisingly, this falls in the 40-45mm range. 😉

Unsurprisingly, this falls in the 40-45mm range. 😉
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

Forget "suddenly". Explain how me riding without...

Forget "suddenly". Explain how me riding without a helmet today makes my riding significantly safer in 15 years. Zero of the things you've talked about before significantly apply to the way I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By Eric F

Mixing treads is very common in MTBing, and I...

Mixing treads is very common in MTBing, and I know some folks (including me) that do it on their gravel bikes. Road bikes tend to run the same front and rear, but I have seen pro examples of a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

Not at the cost of my personal safety when I...

Not at the cost of my personal safety when I leave the house on my bike this afternoon. Maybe that makes me tremendously selfish. In this case, I can live with that.

EDIT: In your fantasy world,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

My experiences with medium-level Castelli quickly...

My experiences with medium-level Castelli quickly got me to a point where I won't buy their products any more. I was very underwhelmed by the quality.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Are Danish companies excluded from using words...

Are Danish companies excluded from using words from other languages?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 225
Posted By Eric F

My first gravel bike was limited to 38mm tires,...

My first gravel bike was limited to 38mm tires, and I ran it with 35s. They served my needs okay for my local riding, as well as a couple of events/races. However, I started feeling the need for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Beware the ridicule and judgement from MTB'ers...

Beware the ridicule and judgement from MTB'ers when they see you in an expensive jersey with a simple font.

My test-wife and keeper-wife both have family traditions of using the mom's middle name...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,326
Posted By Eric F

It fights with my Libra OCD for symmerty/balance,...

It fights with my Libra OCD for symmerty/balance, but a bicycle is not a symmetrical vehicle, so I will accept it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,389
Posted By Eric F

That's already excluded..."Damage or failure due...

That's already excluded..."Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect"

Personally, I've crashed a lot more times not racing than when I was actually racing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

I'm not familiar with PNS's trends, but I've run...

I'm not familiar with PNS's trends, but I've run into a few brands that have sales pretty regularly and/or have "archive" items at significantly less than their originally listed prices. I've picked...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,326
Posted By Eric F

That's a stunning machine, staged really well. ...

That's a stunning machine, staged really well. However...

I don't love how busy the rims are. They detract from the simple beauty of the whole package. We usually see tire labels centered on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

That's my assumption, as well.

That's my assumption, as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

But the font!!! :eek: Think of the children!

But the font!!! :eek: Think of the children!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

I think it's possible that TC1 has been hit on...

I think it's possible that TC1 has been hit on his helmetless head a few too many times.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

It seems to be an issue with the font...and a...

It seems to be an issue with the font...and a judgement on how some people spend choose their own money.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

It doesn't stand for anything. The company is...

It doesn't stand for anything. The company is Pas Normal Studios. PAS has been incorrectly used in this thread.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

If I only rode a bike on a bike path, out of the...

If I only rode a bike on a bike path, out of the path of travel of cars, at an easy-to-moderate pace, with other competent riders, I might consider not wearing a helmet. I don't ride that way, and I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3,870
Views: 472,852
Posted By Eric F

Over the course of my life, I've banged my head...

Over the course of my life, I've banged my head against a lot of things, sometimes while riding a bicycle. It's always been better while wearing a helmet. I don't care what some study says. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,624
Posted By Eric F

And even to some other riders, if we are wearing...

And even to some other riders, if we are wearing any kind of kit, it's assumed that we're pretending we are Lance.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

I have some stuff from both NeoPro and Black Bibs...

I have some stuff from both NeoPro and Black Bibs - good quality that hits above their price point. I've also found a lot of good kit on sale/closeout from Pactimo, Le Col, and La Passione at pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Pas Normal Studios is a cycling clothing...

Pas Normal Studios is a cycling clothing company... https://pasnormalstudios.com/us
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,187
Posted By Eric F

I'm not sure why this old thread got revived,...

I'm not sure why this old thread got revived, but...

Sometimes yes, but usually no. For the most part, I tend to buy a jersey and bibs together, and tend to wear them that way. There are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Here's an idea...Wear what you want. Spend you...

Here's an idea...Wear what you want. Spend you own money as you see fit. If you don't like the way something looks that someone else is wearing, don't buy that thing for yourself.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,435
Posted By Eric F

My previous experiment with 2.1s lasted just one...

My previous experiment with 2.1s lasted just one ride. There just wasn't enough room in the chainstays. This week I'm expecting delivery of a pair of Thundero 48s, which I will mount on my second...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By Eric F

In my area, cats that go outside don’t survive...

In my area, cats that go outside don’t survive very long. Coyotes. Even during the day.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By Eric F

Jingle bell. Let’s other trail users know a bike...

Jingle bell. Let’s other trail users know a bike is coming before getting surprised in a blind corner. I get thanked regularly for having mine.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,704
Posted By Eric F

Graveling in my local hills, racing to get home...

Graveling in my local hills, racing to get home ahead of the rain.
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By Eric F

It was a spectacular weekend for Elite and U23...

It was a spectacular weekend for Elite and U23 American MTB racers at the first round of the World Cup in Brazil - 3 wins, and 8 total podium placings. The last lap of the men’s XCO was incredible!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,624
Posted By Eric F

Fify…again

Fify…again
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By Eric F

I suspect the conditions right now (snow) would...

I suspect the conditions right now (snow) would make riding it difficult (maybe impossible), but in recent warmer times, I know folks who have ridden the “Circle of Death” (Azusa-Hwy 39-ACH-La...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 885
Posted By Eric F

Fixed. Crabon fiber always asplodes.

Fixed. Crabon fiber always asplodes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By Eric F

Based on my experience, I expect that your...

Based on my experience, I expect that your current perspective on many things will be challenged during your parenthood journey.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By Eric F

Gotcha. My old pup is about the same age, but...

Gotcha. My old pup is about the same age, but still has moments of bouncyness and joy between his naps. For him, my arrival also signals that he will be getting fed soon, which is likely what he's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,624
Posted By Eric F

Generally speaking, that seems to be the case.

Generally speaking, that seems to be the case.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By Eric F

I don't have that issue. My pups run to the...

I don't have that issue. My pups run to the door, wiggling and waggling, excited for my scratches and loves. Every time. Meanwhile, I need to hunt down the humans in the house to let them know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,624
Posted By Eric F

I have read/heard the same.

I have read/heard the same.
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 355
Posted By Eric F

I'm not super familiar with all the options in...

I'm not super familiar with all the options in the DTLA area, but it's my impression that the kind of bike shop and rental situation you're looking for probably doesn't exist, and you will need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,624
Posted By Eric F

Marco didn't die from the race drugs. He died...

Marco didn't die from the race drugs. He died from a cocaine overdose.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,624
Posted By Eric F

The Trek-owned shop in my area has a sign out...

The Trek-owned shop in my area has a sign out front..."We will work on any bike".

Talking with the owner of the LBS that has been a Trek dealer for decades, he said that Trek has - historically -...
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