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Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,221
Posted By genejockey

1) Realization of one's own mortality 2)...

1) Realization of one's own mortality
2) Increased healing time after any injury as one ages
3) Understanding that while a "quick and fatal bike crash" might be an okay ending, anything short of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 985
Posted By Kapusta

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,483
Posted By Repack Rider

I start my mountain bike ride by picking up a...

I start my mountain bike ride by picking up a small rock. I leave it at the highest point of the ride, to help build up the mountain I am wearing down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,483
Posted By OldTryGuy

Palindrome miles -- Tuesday's ride was 16.61...

Palindrome miles --
Tuesday's ride was 16.61 miles
Wife's birthday was 9/5 and I rode 73 miles for her age then 2.57 miles extra for total of 75.57 miles
When I turned 70yo in 2020 my ride was 140...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,892
Posted By Maelochs

Tubes are cheap ... and cheaper if they last...

Tubes are cheap ... and cheaper if they last through a dozen flats and patches.

Wait until you get old and your income shrinks, rather than grows, every year. Suddenly five tubes at $5 each seems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,660
Posted By Inusuit

Brakes.

Brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,319
Posted By Eric F

This is true. However, if we can determine that...

This is true. However, if we can determine that the failure was caused by something we did during installation, or by something causing a problem, we can learn how to avoid that issue going forward....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 992
Posted By Desert Ryder

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,295
Posted By livedarklions

I have absolutely no dog in this fight because I...

I have absolutely no dog in this fight because I cannot use any foot retention without setting off very bad chronic pain in an ankle due to a gongenital defect. I'm stuck with platforms no matter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,295
Posted By seypat

Well, if the OP does decide to get clipped in...

Well, if the OP does decide to get clipped in let's suggest ways to do it. Don't go out and invest in nice equipment starting out. Invest after you've decided it's for you. Find the cheapest SPD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,295
Posted By beng1

Clipless pedals and shoes are a gimmick, there is...

Clipless pedals and shoes are a gimmick, there is zero scientific testing that shows they increase anyone's power. If you have developed and worked for good form with flat pedals, then all switching...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,651
Posted By Jack Tone

I saw that test also when I was trying to see the...

I saw that test also when I was trying to see the difference in an aero frame. The problem with that test is that he's testing an aero "bike", not an aero "frame". The fast bike included deep wheels,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,399
Posted By TiHabanero

VegasJen, the Zero wheels are a decent OEM wheel....

VegasJen, the Zero wheels are a decent OEM wheel. Using a 9 speed campy cassette with Shimano 9 speed is possible as you have just proven. Sometimes users are not able to adjust the shifting to hit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 892
Posted By livedarklions

Unfortunately, they used Tesla AI for that...

Unfortunately, they used Tesla AI for that function, so it just keeps hitting poles and pedestrians, then bursting into flames.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 892
Posted By rumrunn6

no regerts

no regerts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,240
Posted By rosefarts

I lived in Pueblo Colorado for about 7 years....

I lived in Pueblo Colorado for about 7 years. It's generally a hot desert, with flat or rolling flat hills in every direction for 30 miles outside of town. It's almost always windy too. Once you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,405
Posted By Eric F

IMO, this is pretty cool... On Sunday, pro...

IMO, this is pretty cool...

On Sunday, pro gravel racers, Jeremiah Bishop and Tyler Pearce (aka "The Vegan Cyclist), competed in the Belgian Waffle Ride in San Marcos, CA (127mi). The next...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,939
Posted By Kapusta

I stare at this bike in my basement, all winter,...

I stare at this bike in my basement, all winter, waiting for the trails to dry out.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,939
Posted By alcjphil

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My Look 481 SL has a rather vintage appearance and I have always liked the paint...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,937
Posted By jaxgtr

Let me introduce you to my wife's world of...

Let me introduce you to my wife's world of homemade cards. That is the grand canyon of money pits that the biking world only dreams of becoming. I could have bought 10 of the most expensive bikes on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,939
Posted By frogman

VegasJen, I like the Ridley, looks great !

VegasJen,

I like the Ridley, looks great !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 5,962
Posted By BillyD

Pardon me for veering off topic just a little,...

Pardon me for veering off topic just a little, but can you imagine the cataclysm that would result if that was a pile of carbon bikes, and they detonated? :eek:

https://i.imgur.com/fgdJ3Ze.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By smd4

Pastis must read BF

Pearls Before Swine (https://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2023/03/19)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,797
Posted By miamijim

Jim2527 here from the other forum…

Jim2527 here from the other forum…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 5,461
Posted By PeteHski

If it is just the clearcoat flaking off then it...

If it is just the clearcoat flaking off then it won't be a problem. But with postage stamp sized chips, it's hard to say what abuse it has taken. Your description also implies that it doesn't have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 5,461
Posted By mstateglfr

That bike does not scare me.

That bike does not scare me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 5,461
Posted By Bald Paul

Tap lightly with a solid object along the...

Tap lightly with a solid object along the chainstay on either side of the chip, and on the chip itself. If the sound differs, walk away.
You can't always see a small crack in CF. There are a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 5,461
Posted By cb400bill

Pic Assist ...

Pic Assist

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,005
Posted By CroMo Mike

Welcome back, Jen. We hope you continue to mend...

Welcome back, Jen. We hope you continue to mend and ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-22, 03:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,005
Posted By georges1

Welcome back, glad that you are doing better and...

Welcome back, glad that you are doing better and wish you a quick recovery. Please stay safe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,005
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...in future years, you will be able to...

.
...in future years, you will be able to accurately predict when it is going to rain. So that's a positive. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 9,239
Posted By Dean V

I have never had an issue with being clipped...

I have never had an issue with being clipped in.Regardless of any debate about efficiency if you are actually racing it is a major advantage for when significant surges in power are required and so...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 9,239
Posted By Racing Dan

Ive seen several crashes caused by failing to...

Ive seen several crashes caused by failing to unclip. Arguably, all of them user error. However it wouldn't have happened fad the bikes been fitted with flat pedals. I believe, to the average cyclist...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 9,239
Posted By jon c.

I use flats myself. Works for me. But I...

I use flats myself. Works for me. But I wouldn't presume to guess why anyone else chooses to ride with other pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,902
Posted By cyclezen

a lot fo advise... a lot of which isn't gonna...

a lot fo advise... a lot of which isn't gonna help a transition to cycling.
before getting absorbed about 'racing', get absorbed into 'riding'.
The bike
If you are able to ride the bike, even up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,155
Posted By Broctoon

I'm with those who say all rides are good....

I'm with those who say all rides are good. Following are some typical rides for me, in approximate order of intensity:


- 3 to 10 miles with my wife and/or son, usually on neighborhood streets...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,155
Posted By BobbyG

I have three types of "good" rides: One is...

I have three types of "good" rides:

One is commuting. To work and back, running errands, or meeting someone.

Another type is a fun or pleasure ride, where I pick a destination and ride to it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,125
Posted By LarrySellerz

Two of my buddies are riding ahead of the...

Two of my buddies are riding ahead of the caravan, one of them owns this racing team. She posted these pics on strava yesterday. Their new jerseys are going to look sweet with those bikes, they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,217
Posted By Tomm Willians

Rookies…… I died once and my mom just yelled at...

Rookies…… I died once and my mom just yelled at me to walk it off.
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