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Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,456
Posted By Duragrouch

You might be right, that I was originally right....

You might be right, that I was originally right. What I wrote above may make sense in the short term, like 8 or 10 links passage, but over the whole chain length, it has to average out, unless, there...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,456
Posted By Duragrouch

Good explanation, but I would debate the bolded...

Good explanation, but I would debate the bolded above; Chain driving toothed cogs is about as discrete, dare I say digital, as it gets. These are not frictional belts. Perhaps as you get to very...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,456
Posted By merlinextraligh

You put out bad information; I call you on it,...

You put out bad information; I call you on it, and you find that to be objectionable?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By mschwett

as long as they have a shirt on, and the type has...

as long as they have a shirt on, and the type has no serifs it’s safe to draft them!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,037
Posted By PeteHski

This misconception came from mountain biking...

This misconception came from mountain biking where minimum pressure with tubes was dictated by pinch flats. Running tubeless allowed riders to run lower pressures on the same width of tyre without...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
Posted By Eric F

But the font!!! :eek: Think of the children!

But the font!!! :eek: Think of the children!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,604
Posted By PeteHski

So we have more choices now than at any time in...

So we have more choices now than at any time in the past. If you want old gear it's out there, but it is not practical for the big manufacturers to keep producing it all forever. The bike industry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,604
Posted By Iride01

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is...

I hope I never have a forever bike. Change is good!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By genejockey

"I did something I probably shouldn't have." ...

"I did something I probably shouldn't have."

Yes, that's right. You shouldn't have.

"It's not so bad, and I didn't have a choice."

Yes, you did. Here are the ways you could have avoided it....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm not surprised that destroying a rim seemed a...

I'm not surprised that destroying a rim seemed a smarter option to OP than replacing a tube.:roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By Desert Ryder

Simple. Cash up front for a test ride.

Simple. Cash up front for a test ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By PeteHski

This is the dumbest thing I’ve read today. ...

This is the dumbest thing I’ve read today. Spectacularly missing the point.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Geez, we have had this debate before: Bike Forums...

Geez, we have had this debate before: Bike Forums - View Single Post - Retired and want to get back into cycling in my 60s. (https://www.bikeforums.net/23028685-post47.html)

1. With Reach, Stack,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By genejockey

Or, only those who can exceed 2000 watts in a...

Or, only those who can exceed 2000 watts in a sprint, after doing a miles of solo breakaway, and climbing Alpe d'Huez solo, then descending like Pidcock, all over cobbles, are taking full advantage...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,854
Posted By mstateglfr

It is a wide ranging category of bikes. Based on...

It is a wide ranging category of bikes. Based on the synopsis of what you've read, you are already aware of this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By terrymorse

The "current system" is integrated bar & stem. ...

The "current system" is integrated bar & stem.

A "previous system" is separate bar & stem.

The difference in cost between this "current system" and the "previous system" is minimal, as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 902
Posted By EDP

It's funny how every tire mounting experience differs.

I just finished putting 4 new tires on 2 bikes for the 2024 season.

I mounted a 2.4 inch Maxxis Race Rekon and 2.4 inch Maxxis Forekaster onto a Trek Roscoe 8 that had OEM Trek XR4 Team Issue 2.6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,774
Posted By Trakhak

"Doctor, you're charging me that much for what?...

"Doctor, you're charging me that much for what? Just to tell me I'm healthy? For that kind of money, I demand that you operate. Take something out or put something in."

Just pointing out that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,774
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Not everyone needs a professional bike fit. If...

Not everyone needs a professional bike fit. If someone has been more than an occasional, casual cyclist for a while (as you have), I suspect that one would have been motivated to get the various...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By elcruxio

I have never seen you respond to valid arguments...

I have never seen you respond to valid arguments or criticisms.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,340
Posted By Polaris OBark

You don't have to announce your arrival. This...

You don't have to announce your arrival. This isn't British Rail..
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,143
Posted By Mtracer

The majority of the difference in power you are...

The majority of the difference in power you are seeing cannot be from the rolling resistance of the tires. At those speeds, the entire rolling resistance would be on the order of 30 W. So, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

These never ending screeds that point out only...

These never ending screeds that point out only selected and skewed one sided merits and ignoring counterpoints makes all these comments superfluous. With this approach one could endlessly defend the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By PeteHski

This guy has to be a wind up merchant. Got to...

This guy has to be a wind up merchant. Got to give him credit that he stays in character consistently 👏
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,283
Posted By genejockey

I also like the gear that seems to be missing in...

I also like the gear that seems to be missing in the middle of the 11 speed 11-34 cassette - you know, the one you'd be spinning at 90-95 instead of either 85 or 105, if it existed?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By PeteHski

I call BS on your armchair “analysis”. I’ve seen...

I call BS on your armchair “analysis”. I’ve seen the footage and it’s impossible to tell what happened. Everything else is just speculation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By Koyote

This, and this. Dollar-for-dollar, you get a...

This, and this.

Dollar-for-dollar, you get a far superior bike today in inflation-adjusted terms. Same in the new car market and in many others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By PeteHski

$7,500 today will buy you a higher performance...

$7,500 today will buy you a higher performance bike than a 1989 Kestrel 4000.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By genejockey

So, what would it cost today to get a 21 1/2 lb...

So, what would it cost today to get a 21 1/2 lb carbon fiber bike with 7 speeds, downtube shifters, 32-spoke wheels, and single pivot rim brakes? Because that's the comparison.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By indyfabz

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/225x225/img_5841_93fe76a22f04b254907a2b324ca538c7fa1f63b1.png
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By PeteHski

While I’m not a big fan of hookless road bike...

While I’m not a big fan of hookless road bike rims, Hambini is a click-bait merchant who has a tendency to exaggerate and sensationalise pretty much everything he talks about.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,340
Posted By Eric F

I bet you’re fun at parties.

I bet you’re fun at parties.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By big john

With all the sniveling you do about this, can you...

With all the sniveling you do about this, can you show one example of anyone saying they hate recumbents or recumbent riders? From what I've seen, when people disagree with you, or make "snide...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,340
Posted By terrymorse

Lighten up, Francis.

Lighten up, Francis.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,736
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

You have no clue what you are talking about and...

You have no clue what you are talking about and just repeating worn out tropes. Since carbon can be laid up to achieve whatever the designer desires you can have anything from the most flexible and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By phughes

Though I won't condone a personal attack, I will...

Though I won't condone a personal attack, I will say that is not how freedom of speech works. In fact, this is not really a public forum, it is owned by an entity, and as such they have rules....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,736
Posted By Eric F

Do you not carry a tool kit and 2 bottles when...

Do you not carry a tool kit and 2 bottles when you ride a steel bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By hazetguy

see this thread---> ...

see this thread---> https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1155253-uci.html

https://media.makeameme.org/created/do-you-think-58yqkf.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By PeteHski

More projecting 😂

More projecting 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By PeteHski

The underlying theme of this thread is that you...

The underlying theme of this thread is that you are obviously trolling
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,406
Posted By hazetguy

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discuss...

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1214459-different-types-cycllst.html



https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/002/099/628.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By badger1

:lol: Sometimes only an emoji will do! One knew,...

:lol: Sometimes only an emoji will do! One knew, of course, that this silly hobby-horse/'conspiracy' obsession of yours was behind this thread, but kudos for finally bringing it out into the open.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By Trakhak

He was given a time out for such behavior...

He was given a time out for such behavior previously. Now he's back and trying to figure out what he can get away with.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By genejockey

Faulty premise. Again.

Faulty premise. Again.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,340
Posted By Koyote

My Group Ride: A Cautionary Tale

I headed out on the weekly group ride full of optimism and joy. With my new Rapha Pro Team Aero jersey, I was sure to lead the pack as our paceline rolled through the bucolic countryside. My riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By StanSeven

Wow. What a thread. Rydabent started it with...

Wow. What a thread. Rydabent started it with posts by Larry, Indy, smd4, vegan, calamariachris, and Koyote. And it’s still just two pages.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,270
Posted By njkayaker

In some other alternative reality, maybe. In this...

In some other alternative reality, maybe. In this reality, he's pretty thin-skinned there too. Most of the "outrageous provocation" he was involved in is his own doing. (Though, he's backed off from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,270
Posted By njkayaker

...look. I really am out. [/QUOTE] If you say...

...look. I really am out.
[/QUOTE]
If you say you are out, stay out, Don't keep coming back to say you are out.


Yet, you keep responding.


Sheesh. If you troll, don't cry about being...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By PeteHski

I see that the tubular loonies have arrived.

I see that the tubular loonies have arrived.
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