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Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 20,061
Posted By dwolsten

That's a lot of ifs. So what happens when I'm...

That's a lot of ifs. So what happens when I'm out riding for the day, and then it rains? I'm just screwed because I somehow thought I didn't need to worry about wet weather performance, and now I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-27-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,876
Posted By dwolsten

I've looked into getting a modern bike computer...

I've looked into getting a modern bike computer but they all seem like a *lot* of money for what they do. So I just use an old smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S5) that has no service, and run OsmAnd on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 20,061
Posted By dwolsten

They certainly have already improved: my 2018...

They certainly have already improved: my 2018 bike has the Shimano Ultegra groupset, and the shifters/hoods really don't look significantly different from rim brake models. However, the 105 ones do,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,783
Posted By dwolsten

I get that, but I think that's apples and...

I get that, but I think that's apples and oranges. Usually when I hear people trot out the "my time is valuable!" argument, they're claiming that they're perfectly capable of doing the job in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By dwolsten

I'm interested in the replies to this too. My...

I'm interested in the replies to this too. My new bike has 28mm tires (700x28c), but my digital calipers clearly show them to be 30mm wide.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,783
Posted By dwolsten

I'm sorry, but I don't understand this. I have...

I'm sorry, but I don't understand this. I have plenty of money to pay someone to do my work for me too, but I value my time a lot as well, and I honestly don't see how it saves me any time to pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,726
Posted By dwolsten

I had the same issue with vibration in my arms...

I had the same issue with vibration in my arms and hands too. I test-rode the Domane and Roubaix and ended up getting the Roubaix; you might want to check it out too. Personally, I thought the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,520
Posted By dwolsten

One nice thing about the women's helmets is that...

One nice thing about the women's helmets is that the available color schemes are a lot more interesting. Men's stuff is always so damn boring. Same goes for women's bikes. Manufacturers seem to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By dwolsten

Don't mention the USPS and customs together,...

Don't mention the USPS and customs together, they're not related. The USPS is not affected by government shutdowns; their employees get paid just like any other business, because the USPS isn't a...
Forum: Touring
01-14-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 24,838
Posted By dwolsten

This topic keeps coming up, and the arguments are...

This topic keeps coming up, and the arguments are mostly all the same each time. Use what works for you I think is the best advice, but personally I like my SPD setup. I rode with regular pedals and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,761
Posted By dwolsten

Yes, but because of this, when I'm buying, a...

Yes, but because of this, when I'm buying, a feedback score of less than 95% looks very bad to me and I avoid such sellers. In other words, the bar has been raised (or, you could say, the numerical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,761
Posted By dwolsten

You posting a response doesn't change the...

You posting a response doesn't change the numbers: that negative feedback ruins your feedback score (esp. if you had a 100% score beforehand), and your response doesn't do anything to change that. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,871
Posted By dwolsten

Why wouldn't they? The last time I went bike...

Why wouldn't they? The last time I went bike shopping, I looked at a Specialized and a Trek. The Specialized demo model came with some cheap pedals already on it, so I just used those. At the Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,661
Posted By dwolsten

I said no such thing. I only discussed why...

I said no such thing. I only discussed why having women's-sized frames makes sense for some bikes (namely higher-priced ones): they have different proportions, and at those price points, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 10:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,661
Posted By dwolsten

Look you moron, I specifically said before that...

Look you moron, I specifically said before that if a woman's frame fits someone better, they should use it. They're made for women to fit average sizes of women, who are typically shorter and have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,661
Posted By dwolsten

I have no idea what you're talking about here....

I have no idea what you're talking about here. Mass-produced products are made in discreet sizes specifically to reduce costs, usually dramatically. There's a reason we all buy mass-produced shoes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,761
Posted By dwolsten

Yes, but then you run the risk of a buyer finding...

Yes, but then you run the risk of a buyer finding out after winning that they've been had. Sure, you can say "caveat emptor", but remember that the buyer has the power to give you negative feedback...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,661
Posted By dwolsten

Exactly what is your alternative? Make a...

Exactly what is your alternative? Make a custom-designed airplane or bicycle for everyone? If you're going to manufacture something to fit humans in mass quantities, you have to pick some sizes and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,661
Posted By dwolsten

For higher-end road bikes, there's a bigger...

For higher-end road bikes, there's a bigger difference than just paint colors: the geometry is different, to account for the typically-different proportions that women have (usually shorter arms and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 03:16 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,871
Posted By dwolsten

What a weird thread. I got a $3000...

What a weird thread.

I got a $3000 Specialized bike in the summer, and it did come with pedals, but they were cheap nylon pedals. Their website even mentions this in the specs. When I picked up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,761
Posted By dwolsten

Buyers have all the advantage on Ebay, so if...

Buyers have all the advantage on Ebay, so if you're trying to preserve your seller feedback score and reputation and avoid problems, it's best to avoid pissing them off. I second the other responder...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,207,627
Posted By dwolsten

I'm guessing Chinese stuff can be all over the...

I'm guessing Chinese stuff can be all over the board; after all, it's a huge country with well over a billion people.

FWIW, I've bought a few jerseys/cycling outfits from AliExpress, and have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-18, 04:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,739
Posted By dwolsten

Are they intentionally trying to hurt you, or...

Are they intentionally trying to hurt you, or just clueless and bad drivers? There's a big difference, which is what they were talking about in the other thread. You'll find inattentive, moronic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,855
Posted By dwolsten

When there's only 4 screws holding something...

When there's only 4 screws holding something together, and you don't need to replace the battery for at least a couple years after buying it, I'm not sure this is something that's desperately needed....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,739
Posted By dwolsten

It did, but I'm not sure why. There was some...

It did, but I'm not sure why. There was some really good info on there, and I didn't see anyone being rude or bashing other forum members, only the drivers of some vehicles, which I feel is fair...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,831
Posted By dwolsten

I'm going to second the recommendation for...

I'm going to second the recommendation for Specialized: I have two of their "Rib cages", which is a plastic page that retails for $20. It's quite light for a plastic cage (33g I think), not as light...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,855
Posted By dwolsten

I have a NiteRider 700 OLED. Unlike a lot of...

I have a NiteRider 700 OLED. Unlike a lot of competing products and other bike lights which seem to be impossible to disassemble without destroying them, this one has screws holding it together. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,868
Posted By dwolsten

Another vote here for the cheap Allen racks. I've...

Another vote here for the cheap Allen racks. I've had two of the 3-bike racks (gave my old one to my ex and got a new one just like it), and they're fantastic. For less than $70, they're unbeatable:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,709
Posted By dwolsten

I live in the DC area, and there's lots of paved...

I live in the DC area, and there's lots of paved trails here too, and it's great. This might be an urban vs. rural thing. That RT I mentioned is over an hour south of the metro area, and is pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-18, 10:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,709
Posted By dwolsten

Don't forgot all the politically-active people...

Don't forgot all the politically-active people who are completely opposed to bike trails and do everything they can to shut down these projects. There's a rail-trail not too far from me called the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,955
Posted By dwolsten

Ok, I'm going to go on my own mini-rant here. ...

Ok, I'm going to go on my own mini-rant here. It's really annoying when someone asks, "is it my area", but then can't even be bothered to mention what their area is, or where they live in their bio...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-18, 08:47 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,413
Posted By dwolsten

The drawback is that you could swap out that...

The drawback is that you could swap out that wheel in less than 10 seconds with QR. Isn't that important to you? Aren't you a pro racer with a support vehicle with replacement wheels ready to swap...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,473
Posted By dwolsten

I have a Specialized "SWAT" toolkit that fits in...

I have a Specialized "SWAT" toolkit that fits in the nook at the bottom of the frame....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,099
Posted By dwolsten

I wear Etymotics attenuating ear plugs. I can...

I wear Etymotics attenuating ear plugs. I can hear car traffic just fine, but the wind noise is not a problem with them in. The only thing I can't hear is when pedestrians try to tell me stuff as I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-18-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,702
Posted By dwolsten

There's probably no such thing as a 500lm rear...

There's probably no such thing as a 500lm rear light. You don't need that much light in the rear: rear lights are red, not white, so that power isn't spread out across the visual spectrum the way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,251
Posted By dwolsten

My LBS, a Specialized retailer, says that...

My LBS, a Specialized retailer, says that Specialized saddles have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, and you can exchange any such saddle within 30 days for full credit towards another. I haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By dwolsten

I agree completely, I'm just giving you a...

I agree completely, I'm just giving you a heads-up about the attitude you're likely to encounter here. I've seen it too many times.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-18, 06:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,326
Posted By dwolsten

I'm not talking just about bike frame sellers;...

I'm not talking just about bike frame sellers; the original post claimed that all businesses should have a phone number, and I don't believe that's a good idea at all. Lots of businesses these days...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By dwolsten

I'm surprised you haven't gotten some...

I'm surprised you haven't gotten some condescending replies telling you that riding on a trail isn't true road cycling and shouldn't be in this forum, and that you should stay off trails and instead...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,326
Posted By dwolsten

That depends on the size of the business and also...

That depends on the size of the business and also its nature. If it's a very small business, having a publicly-posted phone number will likely cause more trouble than it's worth. Manning a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,364
Posted By dwolsten

If a smaller bag is sufficient, I really like my...

If a smaller bag is sufficient, I really like my Osprey Syncro hydration pack. You can take out the hydration bladder if you don't need it (and in Europe they sell versions without it altogether),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,617
Posted By dwolsten

I agree. If some moron jogger with earbuds darts...

I agree. If some moron jogger with earbuds darts out into my lane and I hit him, most likely I'll survive and he'll be hurt worse than me, thanks to my greater momentum. I might not even crash. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-18, 08:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,301
Posted By dwolsten

They just need to set up a study with 100 riders...

They just need to set up a study with 100 riders with MIPS and non-MIPS helmets, and have them all wreck the same way, and see which group gets more brain injuries...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,220
Posted By dwolsten

I have one of these two and I highly recommend...

I have one of these two and I highly recommend it. There's some bridges on the MUPs I use here which are made of wooden planks, and it's pretty remarkable how much smoother it is to ride on them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-18, 06:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,963
Posted By dwolsten

I used it for my car tires and it works quite...

I used it for my car tires and it works quite well actually; it's the Bell "Air Attack" high-volume pump. Obviously, I wouldn't want to use it for reinflating a tire that's completely flat, but for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-18, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,617
Posted By dwolsten

I'm just going to mention that some pedestrians...

I'm just going to mention that some pedestrians and runners intentionally avoid the sidewalk because it's made of concrete rather than asphalt, which is slightly flexible and easier on your joints.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,963
Posted By dwolsten

I got a green Bell pump at Walmart for $17. ...

I got a green Bell pump at Walmart for $17. Seems to work just fine, and it has both Schrader and Presta holes so it'll work with either, which is handy for keeping my car tires properly inflated. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-18, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,136
Posted By dwolsten

I'll throw in another vote for sticking with the...

I'll throw in another vote for sticking with the SPDs. I have an older road bike with the Shimano M530 which most people describe as "bombproof", and my new road bike has the pricier and lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-18, 04:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,031
Posted By dwolsten

While it's true that the 6 highest-scoring...

While it's true that the 6 highest-scoring helmets are MIPS designs, be careful because having MIPS does not guarantee a helmet is better, as shown by 4 other MIPS helmets which were scored below...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-18, 07:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,031
Posted By dwolsten

Yes. The "score" is printed below the star...

Yes. The "score" is printed below the star rating, and is inversely related to the number of stars. From the page: "Helmets with more stars provide a reduction in concussion risk for these impacts...
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