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Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3,270
Views: 644,515
Posted By rsbob

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 106
Posted By rsbob

There are organizations that will take the bikes,...

There are organizations that will take the bikes, rehab them and give them to kids/people that can’t afford them. One man’s junk is another’s treasure. See if you can find a community org that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

Attention BF Admins: The misspelling of the title...

Attention BF Admins: The misspelling of the title of this thread, “.How fer did you ride today?! is driving me crazy. Can we please correct with the spelling, ‘fur’? Thank you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,491
Posted By rsbob

Trick question? My cyclist ID is RSbob. Only...

Trick question? My cyclist ID is RSbob. Only one “o” thank you very much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 730
Posted By rsbob

That picture is….uh…er….speaks for itself. ...

That picture is….uh…er….speaks for itself. Surprised you didn’t tip over after you corrected it.

I too cannot tolerate any issues and immediately have to fix them 100% or kill myself in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

I’ve been waiting for your mega-efforts. Well...

I’ve been waiting for your mega-efforts. Well done

Today was Z2 for 32 miles and 600’ in light rain.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,223
Posted By rsbob

He obviously has gone dark so he can’t be found. ...

He obviously has gone dark so he can’t be found. :backpedal:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,223
Posted By rsbob

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Todays’ “Restaurant Lunch”
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,625
Posted By rsbob

On both bikes I run GP5000s. One is tubeless with...

On both bikes I run GP5000s. One is tubeless with sealant (with discs) and the other uses TPU tubes (with standard brakes). Both bikes (different mfgs) weigh the same amount amazingly enough. And per...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,862
Posted By rsbob

After 5 days of moving mulch around the...

After 5 days of moving mulch around the homestead, was finally able to get back on the bike and it was a good day. Maybe the legs enjoyed the rest. Strava handle: RickyRocket. This segment is a 3.1...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,862
Posted By rsbob

Congrats on the W. The best PRs are the ones...

Congrats on the W. The best PRs are the ones that just happen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,689
Posted By rsbob

Don’t know about popularity, or really care, but...

Don’t know about popularity, or really care, but I use one and it really helped with shoulder, hand and neck issues. It is a pretty standard and quite a bit shorter than the stock stem. The only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 569
Posted By rsbob

The very first question about saddles on BF. ...

The very first question about saddles on BF. This should be interesting.

Personally, I removed the saddle years ago and never missed it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 836
Posted By rsbob

Rule #1, Never have relations with any individual...

Rule #1, Never have relations with any individual with the nickname, “Tick”.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 855,506
Posted By rsbob

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Gathering around the dinner table. About 15 in total.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

30 miles with 1,700’. Set a PR on a 3 mile 645’...

30 miles with 1,700’. Set a PR on a 3 mile 645’ climb and was the second fastest for age group. Also got a 4th 🏆 over all on a 1.31 mile segment.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,223
Posted By rsbob

“Paranoia runs deep. Into your soul it will...

“Paranoia runs deep. Into your soul it will creep.”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,223
Posted By rsbob

No

No
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 263
Posted By rsbob

If you are not using a browser, delete and...

If you are not using a browser, delete and re-load the app. Just spit-balling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,491
Posted By rsbob

Splendidly mediocre. Don’t do any discipline very...

Splendidly mediocre. Don’t do any discipline very well, but still enjoying it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,491
Posted By rsbob

So you identify as a “man”. That’s a good start....

So you identify as a “man”. That’s a good start. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like the old saying: Anyone who drives...

Sounds like the old saying: Anyone who drives slower than me is a moron and anyone who drives faster than me is a maniac.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

The grammar police ride again! 🚓. Too funny.

The grammar police ride again! 🚓. Too funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,249
Posted By rsbob

\Glutton for punishment? :)

\Glutton for punishment? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,249
Posted By rsbob

Very entertaining. Thanks for posting - read...

Very entertaining. Thanks for posting - read some other of his blogs
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

What does a nonsequitor have to do with it?...

What does a nonsequitor have to do with it? Evedently you are seeing what you want to see. Most of my bikes are decades old.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

If all instituted life-long boycotts against...

If all instituted life-long boycotts against corporations, institutions or people that they have an issue with, a lot of money would be saved and most of us wouldn’t not own much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

I admire people of principal who stick to their...

I admire people of principal who stick to their guns.

Full disclosure: I bought a new Trek MTB a few years ago and have it hanging in the bat cave with the other bats (the garage). All of them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

Must be a lot of imitation people buying them...

Must be a lot of imitation people buying them then. :D And FYI my credibility is not your concern. Have a good day.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,923
Posted By rsbob

Put two full large water bottles in the cages and...

Put two full large water bottles in the cages and all the weight issues will seem trivial.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 9,784
Posted By rsbob

The premise of this thread is just as wacky as...

The premise of this thread is just as wacky as saying I will never buy a German, Italian or Japanese product because they killed Americans in WWII. And what do you consider worse - doping or taking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 894
Posted By rsbob

Something similar happening here. I am the one...

Something similar happening here. I am the one that usually researches cars for Mrs RSbob and myself, even though we do not buy very often - like 10 years per car and over 100,000 miles. She always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,932
Posted By rsbob

I bet you have heard the phrase, “You create your...

I bet you have heard the phrase, “You create your own reality”. Your user name reinforces your reality.

I have bike commuted and generally ridden on multi-use trails for decades traveling 10s of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,794
Posted By rsbob

Thanks Yuri. Marin makes wonderful bikes but...

Thanks Yuri. Marin makes wonderful bikes but what a shame about only accommodating narrow tires. The Orbea easily accepts 25s and can also handle 28s. The wheels are basic but their bearings are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,794
Posted By rsbob

I learned on a stick (‘67 VW bug) and all my cars...

I learned on a stick (‘67 VW bug) and all my cars have been excluding my very last purchase. However I still have a ‘71 stick shift car as well, with disc brakes! Always enjoyed the control of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

How fer did I ride today/yesterday? Zero. Had...

How fer did I ride today/yesterday? Zero. Had 15 yards (I full dump truck) of garden mulch delivered and spent 8 hours and 8,500 steps spreading a tiny bit of it around the upper garden. Looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

How fer did I ride today/yesterday? Zero. Had...

How fer did I ride today/yesterday? Zero. Had 15 yards (I full dump truck) of garden mulch delivered and spent 8 hours and 8,500 steps spreading it around the upper garden. Looks like I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,179
Posted By rsbob

Five bike shops have closed in the Seattle area...

Five bike shops have closed in the Seattle area in the last year including my fave mtb shop, Single Track Cycles. So many dedicated and nice people out of a job - not to mention the poor owners...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,862
Posted By rsbob

Good one. That would be my wife, who absolutely...

Good one. That would be my wife, who absolutely kills me on steep climbs. Think she is trying to collect on my life insurance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 902
Posted By rsbob

I used to bike commute to work, 15 miles each way...

I used to bike commute to work, 15 miles each way (not in the snow). In the winter the temps would dip below freezing and the MUP would glisten like 1000 diamonds in my headlamp. One morning, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

A few years back, I belonged to a group of...

A few years back, I belonged to a group of cyclists in the bike club which were probably about CAT 5s. Each weekend, a group ranging from 7-15 would get together and ride 60-70 miles at an average...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,676
Posted By rsbob

Damn! You need to either do more running, days...

Damn! You need to either do more running, days off or both.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 686
Posted By rsbob

Existing. You are no doubt right that it is not...

Existing. You are no doubt right that it is not contributing to strength, just maintaining.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 686
Posted By rsbob

It may be boring, so ignore this post: My workout...

It may be boring, so ignore this post: My workout 2X a week:

2 sets each:
30 push ups
2 minutes of Superman pose
2 mins of planks
using a PT ball, 30 leg lifts each side
40 squats
20...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,098
Posted By rsbob

My favorite energy bars are from Scratch Labs. ...

My favorite energy bars are from Scratch Labs. They are made from real food, delicious, easy to digest and just the right size - not large like a Cliff bar. Also use SIS products.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 887
Posted By rsbob

Sorry to hear about the accident. Heal quickly...

Sorry to hear about the accident. Heal quickly and get back to the good times.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 686
Posted By rsbob

As others have pointed out, weights aren't...

As others have pointed out, weights aren't "rest," and endurance training interferes with strength gains. So, unless there's a lot of slack in your training schedule, you're going to have to give...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,669
Posted By rsbob

Don’t know why the carbon rim mfgs, for rim...

Don’t know why the carbon rim mfgs, for rim brakes, don’t inbed aluminum or steel braking bands for additional stopping power. It wouldn’t be rocket surgery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 902
Posted By rsbob

In my 30s, 3 to 4 days a week after work, I would...

In my 30s, 3 to 4 days a week after work, I would do a 30 mile loop. It would involve 5 significant climbs and one long rolling ‘flat’. It was my personal TT course, and I would endeavor to go flat...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 686
Posted By rsbob

Fitting in Weights to Zone 2 + HIIT

Riddle me this - Since I am pushing 70 - am starting to notice a decline in endurance and increased fatigue, which I would like to counter. Currently doing 4 days of Zone, 2 rest days and one HIIT. ...
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