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Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Somehow my post got put on the wrong thread, sorry

Somehow my post got put on the wrong thread, sorry
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Drum brakes worked just as well as disk did on...

Drum brakes worked just as well as disk did on the initial braking action, they stopped the cars, in a panic they would lock up the tires, and it was the tires adhesion to the pavement that stopped...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't spend a lot of money on socks and jerseys...

I don't spend a lot of money on socks and jerseys either, I get the cheapest polyester stuff I can find, they all work the same regardless of price, but I'll spend more for good lined shorts. I use...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Are you going to put some in a flask and take it...

Are you going to put some in a flask and take it with you when you go cycling?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

2 pairs of Vittoria Pave CG Open Clincher 25c...

2 pairs of Vittoria Pave CG Open Clincher 25c tires, and a pair of Vittoria Competition Latex tubes. Got the tires on a stupidly low price, so I thought I would try the combo of the tires and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Reasonable enough, the valve stem, or extender,...

Reasonable enough, the valve stem, or extender, coming unscrewed is actually pretty easy to remedy, simply take some clear fingernail polish, lightly coat the threads and immediately screw the valve...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

What is it with Lezyne pumps you don't like? ...

What is it with Lezyne pumps you don't like? They're higher reviewed than Silca pumps are, in fact reviews for the Gravelero have not been great averaging 3 stars, while the Lezyne Pocket Drive HV...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Whats a car bone?

Whats a car bone?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

My wife tells me to shut up all the time, except...

My wife tells me to shut up all the time, except she's not talking to my legs...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Let us know how the long ride felt, I was...

Let us know how the long ride felt, I was considering the less expensive Canyon version myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Cheap hubs? What brand and model of hubs were...

Cheap hubs? What brand and model of hubs were these cheap hubs? Geez, I have cheap Deore Hubs on my touring bike that I ride loaded, the hubs have held up fine, it's the frame that hasn't held up! ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

So how does those zertz(?) inserts make the ride...

So how does those zertz(?) inserts make the ride feel? It looks very nice, you got the better end of the deal too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Probably won't be a next time for you, running...

Probably won't be a next time for you, running over something causing large holes is an extreme rarity, that has only happened to me once in over 40 years of riding, I've had more sidewall damage...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD...

data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD/2wCEAAoHCBUWFBgWFhUZGRgaGR4aGhwZHBoYHB0YGBwZIRwcHBwcJy4lHB4rIRoYJjgmKy8xNTU1HCU7QDszPy40NTEBDAwMEA8QHhISHjUmIyw0NjQxNDQ0PzY0NT80NDQ0NzQ0NjQ0NDQxPzQxN...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Due to some age-related issues I decided to try...

Due to some age-related issues I decided to try to make my touring bike a bit more comfortable on long rides, so I decided to try the Redshift Sports stem and seat post to take some of the roughness...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-22, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Those are generic Chinese lights, and all...

Those are generic Chinese lights, and all dealings I've had or have read about lights such as these is the lumens are about 3/4 and sometimes less than what they say it is, and the battery run times...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I'm always buying stuff for my bikes; I just...

I'm always buying stuff for my bikes; I just don't post it all here, but I decided to post about a set of tires I bought for my touring bike.

My Masi Giramondo 700c came with Kenda Drumin 700x45c...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

So why own a Garmin if I'm going look it up on my...

So why own a Garmin if I'm going look it up on my iPhone with Google maps first? I wish I knew someone personally that had one of those to see how it worked.

I know about the 830, but I was just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I do have a question for concerning that 530, I...

I do have a question for concerning that 530, I found it doesn't have address to address routing, so if I'm touring and I want to get to a particular address from where I'm at how do you get it to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

No!

No!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I use to have Suntour V-Gt and it shifted pretty...

I use to have Suntour V-Gt and it shifted pretty darn good for friction, in fact back in the day when consumer reports tested a bunch of other brands of derailleurs, the cheap VGt beat all of them in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Maybe you should try seeing a foot doctor and see...

Maybe you should try seeing a foot doctor and see what's causing your pain and what can be done about it. Make sure you deal with a doctor that knows a thing or two about the needs of cyclists. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Some people love them and some hate them, I'm in...

Some people love them and some hate them, I'm in the love boat. I've had mine now for 3 seasons and all is well with them. The reason I selected them initially was lack of mechanical things like...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-16, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Well that's odd because Topeak makes several...

Well that's odd because Topeak makes several quick release wedge bags, here's one: https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/saddle-bags/130-aero-wedge-pack I like mine, one of mine is now 10 years...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-16, 06:13 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

There was an actual demo of this vs other tail...

There was an actual demo of this vs other tail lights and the Cyborg looked more like a Planet Bike Superflash...dim compared to others.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-16, 04:00 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Why did you replace your touring bike with just a...

Why did you replace your touring bike with just a bit over 6,700 miles? My friend has over 100,000 on his that he bought new about 15 or 16 years ago and since then he's gone on a tour every year...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I think it's a bad run of units because I never...

I think it's a bad run of units because I never read of complaints about the 30, or the 50, but the100 and the 150 is having those issues; it's possible they're sourcing out the 100 and the 150 to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-16, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Except the quality control on the Niterider Solas...

Except the quality control on the Niterider Solas is not up to par of the Cygolite, there has already been reports of units DOA, check Amazon.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I find that a waste of time personally. If I'm...

I find that a waste of time personally. If I'm fixing a flat on the road my intention is to continue my ride and not cut it short to go home or go back to the car, therefore I want a pump that will...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-16, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Again I would like to see a video of you trying...

Again I would like to see a video of you trying to inflate a road tire to 100 psi with that pump.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-16, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I like to see anyone try to get that pump to...

I like to see anyone try to get that pump to deliver 100 psi into a tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-16, 04:14 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I agree, the bar tape doesn't match the bike, nor...

I agree, the bar tape doesn't match the bike, nor does the pedals but those will be mostly hidden by the shoes anyways. White stuff is easy to keep clean as long as you do so frequently, simple 409...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't have big bucks and if I did I wouldn't be...

I don't have big bucks and if I did I wouldn't be that stupid with my money.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I was just kidding about buying those shoes...

I was just kidding about buying those shoes everyone, I thought it was ludicrous how much those shoes cost, they cost more than my Lynskey!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I hope you realize I was just kidding about the...

I hope you realize I was just kidding about the shoes! My Lynskey cost less than those shoes!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

i decided to get a pair of new shoes: ...

i decided to get a pair of new shoes:

Cycling Shoes | Hanseeno (http://hanseeno.myshopify.com/collections/shoes)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-16, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I agree they are great tires, I finally wore out...

I agree they are great tires, I finally wore out my set a couple of weeks ago with about 5800 miles on them and only one flat. Mine were 25 tires, I bought mine on a closeout sale, I think they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

plus 1

plus 1
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-16, 10:26 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

if you want more of that Celeste coloring there...

if you want more of that Celeste coloring there is this one too: Bianchi Chrono Timepiece Celeste (http://www.bikeshopwrexham.co.uk/Bianchi-Bikes/bianchi-timepiece/bianchi-chrono-timepiece-celeste)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I have the Lezyne CNC cages, they are very well...

I have the Lezyne CNC cages, they are very well made and strong, they hold my 24 ounce Polar bottles with no problem. I would't recommend using stainless steel bottles with those cages because since...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Speaking of things someone may want to buy, about...

Speaking of things someone may want to buy, about a Shimano Zee rear derailleur brand new for just $30 to $35 dollars depending on which one you need; see: Shimano Zee M640 Rear Derailleur | 10 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-16, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Cranks on huge sale: Cranksets | Jenson USA (Page...

Cranks on huge sale: Cranksets | Jenson USA (Page 1 of 10) (http://www.jensonusa.com/Cranksets?s=e&by=Category)

Cassettes on sale: Cassettes & Cogs | Jenson USA (Page 1 of 8)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

While I didn't buy this because I don't need one,...

While I didn't buy this because I don't need one, I had to show this to you all because the deal is just too crazy, a SRAM X7 3x10 front derailleur for just $2.97? That's not a misprint, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

It is a nice looking Bianchi you got for a...

It is a nice looking Bianchi you got for a replacement bike, sorry about your injuries though, I hope you are recovering well and fast.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-16, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

If you really want to be seen take a look at...

If you really want to be seen take a look at these Jerseys: Coral Snake Jersey/Short-Sleeve Men?s | Elevengear Cycling (http://elevengear.com/product/coral-snake-jersey-men-s-fluorescent/)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

LOL! It's funny how peoples smellers are so...

LOL! It's funny how peoples smellers are so vastly different, I can't stand the smell of fresh asphalt...and if I'm around it too long it will actually give me a headache! But I do like the looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

I use tire liners on only my rear tires on both...

I use tire liners on only my rear tires on both my commuter bike and my touring bike, both of those should be obvious to you why just those two bikes and not my other bikes.

Regardless, how is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

Ahh, but I do have a flux capacitor, but I can't...

Ahh, but I do have a flux capacitor, but I can't get enough flux; so instead I got a cryo tank where I can lower myself into it turn on the juice and be frozen to death, problem with is I won't know...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,199,025
Posted By rekmeyata

100? or did you mean 10? how bad of a cable...

100? or did you mean 10? how bad of a cable breaking streak did you have? My cables are going on their 4th season, if I had hundred of those they would last me at least 400 years! Of course the...
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