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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,994
Posted By Koyote

Now you're going to start hacking away at your...

Now you're going to start hacking away at your cheapie components, while continuing to argue that the more costly name-brand stuff is no better. But yeah, the rest of us are suckers because we pay...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,536
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, I knew that was /s -- but figured you might...

Yeah, I knew that was /s -- but figured you might know anyway.

Yeah, the symmetric plug/port should save each of us about two minutes over our lifetimes...'Course, I feel like I have already lost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,994
Posted By Koyote

I don't know whether this is just a cynical...

I don't know whether this is just a cynical observation or you missed the point -- which is that such a company actually has something to protect (assets and reputation), and thus is more likely to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 225
Posted By Koyote

Most handlebar bags tend to move around a bit as...

Most handlebar bags tend to move around a bit as you are riding, which makes them less-than-ideal mounting points for headlights which need to be aimed properly. So, even if you find a headlight that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,536
Posted By Koyote

Oh, yes, definitely a good business move for...

Oh, yes, definitely a good business move for Trek. The typical Garmin cycling item has only a 25% (or so) markup from wholesale to retail -- e.g., a $600 1040 Edge computer probably cost the dealer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 903
Posted By Koyote

Has it ever occurred to you two experts that...

Has it ever occurred to you two experts that there might be more than one way to successfully mount a tubed tire?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,211
Posted By Koyote

Mine arrived yesterday. Pics: ...

Mine arrived yesterday. Pics:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_1870_b5752b061277786bc71311143a6af41efbd4e684.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
Posted By Koyote

Try this...

Try this (https://kingcage.com/products/iris-king-cage) SS King cage and let me know if it ejects a bottle.

I won't hold my breath while waiting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 840
Posted By Koyote

Just buy a pair of Ultegra skewers (off Amazon,...

Just buy a pair of Ultegra skewers (off Amazon, perhaps) and be done with it. They work as well as anything out there and the weight is a non-issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 903
Posted By Koyote

I usually just blow through the valve a bit. It...

I usually just blow through the valve a bit. It doesn't take much air.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-21-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,536
Posted By Koyote

This doesn't look like it offers much over the...

This doesn't look like it offers much over the Garmin Varia, but at least it's some competition. Hopefully Garmin will up its game with an improved Varia.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,446
Posted By Koyote

Quite the opposite actually. Edited to add:...

Quite the opposite actually.

Edited to add: I see that another poster already pointed this out, and you seem to be taking it as some sort of personal attack. But it’s just a simple fact. Go to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,866
Posted By Koyote

Yep. This is the less tangible explanation of why...

Yep. This is the less tangible explanation of why you can't ride fixed or SS on a multi-geared bikes.



Nope.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,866
Posted By Koyote

Have you ever actually done that with a...

Have you ever actually done that with a multi-speed bike? It's not the same thing.

People ride SS (or fixed) for all kinds of reasons: some ride them because they are forced to work on their...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 509
Posted By Koyote

Which means that, if the OP has found the correct...

Which means that, if the OP has found the correct size in the 2023, he can ask the shop to order in the same size in the 2024, since it is the same price. If the shop really wants to move the 2023...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,017
Posted By Koyote

Yeah, I don't know what happened to the setup....

Yeah, I don't know what happened to the setup. This was the middle of day 3, and he had already covered over 600 miles, and had been through a nasty rainstorm (and hence mud) just that morning.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,017
Posted By Koyote

Link....

Link. (https://www.bicycling.com/news/a43981470/ashton-lambie-pack-for-gravel-racing/)

I went met him out on the road on day 3, and he said a wire had come loose but that he thought he could fix...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 913
Posted By Koyote

The photo you posted is...not funny. Especially...

The photo you posted is...not funny. Especially if you know the death toll from that building collapse.

You should not post that again - anywhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 968
Posted By Koyote

I just carry these...

I just carry these (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/emergency-tire-boot-tb-2).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 349
Posted By Koyote

That's just luck -- the six-bolt vs center lock...

That's just luck -- the six-bolt vs center lock thing is a non-factor in whether you can switch wheels without re-aligning the brake calipers. In fact, I have two sets of wheels with the same hubs --...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 290
Posted By Koyote

This is why there are cycle computers with...

This is why there are cycle computers with dedicated mounts.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,211
Posted By Koyote

Thanks for the info. Ordered one. I'll let you...

Thanks for the info. Ordered one. I'll let you know what I think after using it.

I've probably got 5-6 saddle bags in my garage. Between using different bags on different bikes, and using...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,211
Posted By Koyote

That's a deal-breaker. Those both look...

That's a deal-breaker.



Those both look great. Velcro ftw!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 515
Posted By Koyote

Leland Sklar and his "producer's switch." ...

Leland Sklar and his "producer's switch."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVocs6t4dX4
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,082
Posted By Koyote

That’s another area in which quality really pays...

That’s another area in which quality really pays off: durability. I don’t know how much riding you did in those bibs and tights in two or three seasons, but I get a lot of hard use out of more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,082
Posted By Koyote

I get much of my kit for free from an industry...

I get much of my kit for free from an industry connection, and it runs the gamut from low-end to high-end. Some of the bibs are only good for 20-mile pavement recovery rides, others (with better...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,240
Posted By Koyote

40mm-45mm.

40mm-45mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,082
Posted By Koyote

In my experience, more expensive jerseys are...

In my experience, more expensive jerseys are better than cheaper jerseys.

(Now we can all wait for someone to argue that their $20 AliExpress jersey is definitely 'just as good' as a Rapha or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,082
Posted By Koyote

I'm confused: is the OP upset that some cyclists...

I'm confused: is the OP upset that some cyclists wear flashy branded riding gear, or are expensive clothes the problem?

Either way, I'm wondering if the OP just fell to Earth from some other...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
Posted By Koyote

Whether they look alright on a cf race bike is...

Whether they look alright on a cf race bike is debatable -- but for consistent bottle retention, nothing beats this one (https://kingcage.com/products/iris-king-cage). I've got so many King cages...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,218
Posted By Koyote

​​​​​It's been a couple days now, and the OP...

​​​​​It's been a couple days now, and the OP could've easily answered your question (as well as mine) -- or simply provided such info in his initial post. The reason he's not been back is not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,035
Posted By Koyote

That is a great movie.

That is a great movie.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-13-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,017
Posted By Koyote

I googled "wired bike computer" and found an...

I googled "wired bike computer" and found an absolute pile of wired bike computers, including many models from Cateye.

So, what is the problem?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,218
Posted By Koyote

Actually, you've got it backwards: most cf saddle...

Actually, you've got it backwards: most cf saddle rails are oval-shaped (7x9mm or occasionally 7x10mm), and the horizontal clamp style in the left-most photo will work ONLY if it is specifically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,218
Posted By Koyote

I’ll bet that we don’t get answers to those...

I’ll bet that we don’t get answers to those questions, because the post is a hoax. If this was for real, I’d sure love to see a photo.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,218
Posted By Koyote

1) What kind of saddle was this? Please give the...

1) What kind of saddle was this? Please give the brand and model.
2) What kind of seatpost -- specifically, what sort of clamp?
3) Did you use a torque wrench to install the saddle?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,590
Posted By Koyote

Wait, what? I thought only carbon fiber frames...

Wait, what? I thought only carbon fiber frames assploded like this.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,903
Posted By Koyote

Sure, but you're missing the opportunity to spend...

Sure, but you're missing the opportunity to spend money on another tool.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,227
Posted By Koyote

Great album. My brother had it back in the day.

Great album. My brother had it back in the day.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,227
Posted By Koyote

Yep. We read these posts to confirm that we are...

Yep. We read these posts to confirm that we are more intelligent than most other people. The problem is that only some of us are correct about that -- hence the arguments.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,903
Posted By Koyote

You're welcome! A tip: I started by trying to...

You're welcome! A tip: I started by trying to shove it in from the front...but it seems to work better if you insert it from the back of the caliper. Get each side pinched tightly against the rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,903
Posted By Koyote

Get this...

Get this...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,172
Posted By Koyote

This thread could be epic.

This thread could be epic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,744
Posted By Koyote

I just spent thirty seconds scrolling up, and...

I just spent thirty seconds scrolling up, and found posts from four different people (including me) who called you out on that statement -- who pointed out the exact same fallacy. But yes, I'm sure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,744
Posted By Koyote

And yet, within a few posts you declared that...

And yet, within a few posts you declared that certain bikes are not worth the cost -- which is to judge other people's choices:



The reason this digression has gone on so long is mainly your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,744
Posted By Koyote

I am growing even more concerned about you. All...

I am growing even more concerned about you. All of this spinning must be making you quite dizzy. Please don’t fall down and hit your head. If you did that, then you might follow up with something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,744
Posted By Koyote

Semantics refers to the meanings of words,...

Semantics refers to the meanings of words, including collections of words (sentences, paragraphs, cause-effect claims, etc.). Here on the internet, communicating asynchronously and without the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By Koyote

Those are cheapie wheels, and so they most likely...

Those are cheapie wheels, and so they most likely do not have any special bearings. What you’re feeling is the result of something else.

And at any rate, the real world difference between cheap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,744
Posted By Koyote

I've noticed that you often do this -- you make...

I've noticed that you often do this -- you make an argument personal, usually without any merit. (I stated nothing about my own bikes, nor about my riding -- whether I race or do other events. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,744
Posted By Koyote

Back in Post #8 I pointed out that this factor...

Back in Post #8 I pointed out that this factor makes this whole thread kind of pointless. But here we are at 15 pages and counting.
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