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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,609
Posted By RadDog

Yes. It is probably best to only buy their bikes...

Yes. It is probably best to only buy their bikes if you are a good wrench. I have little mechanical talent, but I put together my Bikes Direct bike just fine. No problems. I had my mechanic dial in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,609
Posted By RadDog

Holy SNIT GET THIS! Out of the blue,...

Holy SNIT GET THIS! Out of the blue, Bikeshopwarehouse offered to send me a new rim set. One one hand, I want to tell everyone that their customer service came through, on the other I was still kind...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 31,253
Posted By RadDog

You would not have to back off the wattage while...

You would not have to back off the wattage while shifting, you could just power/grind right through with no loss in speed or momentum. It would give you a massive advantage.

For people unfamiliar...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,609
Posted By RadDog

Hubs were checked out long ago...I said so...

Hubs were checked out long ago...I said so earlier, but maybe was not clear enough. That is the first thing I look at when touching a new rim, I like to see how smooth it spins. Taking the old wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,609
Posted By RadDog

Reading comprehension is not your strong suit....

Reading comprehension is not your strong suit. All I expected was a season of use out of the stock hub and wheels. You also missed the fact that I already upgraded the wheels. I even posted a link to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,818
Posted By RadDog

Pulled the trigger on the Blackset race 24's with...

Pulled the trigger on the Blackset race 24's with the Dura Ace Hubs: https://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/images/products/12403.jpg

They come in a 32/32 spoke pattern and weight 1680 w/ DT spokes. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 31,253
Posted By RadDog

NO, NO, No...don't use Hamsters, everyone makes...

NO, NO, No...don't use Hamsters, everyone makes that mistake. You want to go with Guinea Pigs. They are stronger, consume relatively less food and are much less messy and easy to take care of. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 31,253
Posted By RadDog

I am currently building a motor out of two...

I am currently building a motor out of two gerbils and treadwheels. I am injecting them with steroids so I expect some decent power output.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 31,253
Posted By RadDog

LOLOLOL... When I ride in my neighborhood as I...

LOLOLOL... When I ride in my neighborhood as I pass by the kids I yell "harden up Nancy boys"

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 31,253
Posted By RadDog

That is not true....whatsoever. My GT2 was built...

That is not true....whatsoever. My GT2 was built in 2002 so it is hardly a model T. It was built with a targeted audience that does not want any electronic nannies to compensate for a lack of driver...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 01:00 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 31,253
Posted By RadDog

One of the reasons I ride a bike is because I...

One of the reasons I ride a bike is because I enjoy things like shifting, accelerating, braking....relying upon no external energy source...when I start to remove these things I start doing something...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By RadDog

I like you. You can come over and have sex with...

I like you. You can come over and have sex with my sister.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By RadDog

Trust me, I tried. They could not find any bike...

Trust me, I tried. They could not find any bike whatsoever for me for $1000 dollars. I have been very passionate about getting back into biking, but maybe it is time to go back to the treadmill at...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-17-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,741
Posted By RadDog

I weight train and ride a bike....never at the...

I weight train and ride a bike....never at the same time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By RadDog

Here is the thing, and this was all the rage in...

Here is the thing, and this was all the rage in the fitness community: Low intensity cardio burns more fat relative to energy expenditures and calorie usage. However, my experience is that this is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-20, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By RadDog

Sure. A lot is dictated by the length of mainline...

Sure. A lot is dictated by the length of mainline roadway I am on and of course traffic. I go hard on the road ways where the speed limit is 35 but everyone does 45. It is Texas, so bikes are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 76,788
Posted By RadDog

That was an absolutely fantastic post, I wish I...

That was an absolutely fantastic post, I wish I could like it twice.

I have tremendous respect for road racers. They are some of the best athletes in the world and in terms of pure fitness are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 76,788
Posted By RadDog

Mountain bikers tend to make the transition more...

Mountain bikers tend to make the transition more easily. They also tend to party more than road guys.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-23-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,398
Posted By RadDog

Anticipation is exactly what I am talking about...

Anticipation is exactly what I am talking about when it comes to the "6th sense." I always try and think "what is the most idiotic thing this driver can do?"

In terms of fear, down on the street...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-23-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,398
Posted By RadDog

You are absolutely correct. To really see this in...

You are absolutely correct. To really see this in effect watch the movie "Murder of Couriers." Watch the segments were riders are in heavy traffic entering "the door zone". You will see the rider...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,750
Posted By RadDog

I watched it last night and thoroughly enjoyed...

I watched it last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. 2 main points came to mind: The film was made in Vancouver (VC) which is 100% different from messengering in SF. VC is like NY in that it is flat...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,398
Posted By RadDog

I am not sure what you are asking us to cut out....

I am not sure what you are asking us to cut out. We are discussing safety issues related to driving in an urban environment? Getting doored has been a hot topic since cars were driven. I have an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,750
Posted By RadDog

No I have not, I will look for it. I would never...

No I have not, I will look for it. I would never let my son messenger.

EDIT: Sweet, I found it. I will watch it tonight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,750
Posted By RadDog

Keep in mind, email cut 70% of the messenger...

Keep in mind, email cut 70% of the messenger business out. You are left with more mundane and low paying deliveries like food. Today almost no one has a job on the line because all the critical work...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,215
Posted By RadDog

Here is how to avoid getting doored in heavy...

Here is how to avoid getting doored in heavy traffic. This applies to moving cars, but it also applies to parked cars.

Beware of your surroundings, but also watch the head of the motorist that is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,398
Posted By RadDog

How to avoid getting doored

Have any of you been the victim of some thoughtless person who opened the car door into you while you are doing 20 miles per hour?

Here is how to avoid getting doored in heavy traffic.

Watch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 15,503
Posted By RadDog

We had a heat index of 105 the other day. You...

We had a heat index of 105 the other day. You have to be prepared, well rested and well hydrated. I stay close to my house (have some good circuits in my neighborhood) and keep it short.

I went...
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