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Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By theblackbullet

Latex and TPU are not being pushed out because...

Latex and TPU are not being pushed out because they are not very good for performance, but rather that tubeless road tires have made large strides in performance. They have gotten lighter and they...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By cyccommute

I dabbled with them last year and was severely...

I dabbled with them last year and was severely disappointed. I used RideNow but upon installation, the tubes flatted from very small foreign objects in the tire that had not flatted the butyl tubes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,197
Posted By Jklotz

No volume, but you can turn them on or off via...

No volume, but you can turn them on or off via the menu in the Wahoo unit. I'd suspect other computers would also have this function.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,197
Posted By Jklotz

I rode Sat and Sun with the Bryton. Paired...

I rode Sat and Sun with the Bryton. Paired instantly with my wahoo. Seemed to work really well. Probably need to figure out how to turn off the beeps when doing group rides though, I suspect that may...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,197
Posted By jaxgtr

Broke my sram quick connect when I did not ensure...

Broke my sram quick connect when I did not ensure the inside locking pin was on correctly, and it snapped when I was going uphill, several links stretch a bit, so I decided to just get a new chain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,882
Posted By SpedFast

I have gotten to the point where I don't wave at...

I have gotten to the point where I don't wave at anyone unless they acknowledge me first. But even then, if they're riding on the sidewalk, going against the flow, just being idiots in general, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,882
Posted By DaleDee

Oh, yes, very hirsute. You can tell by all the...

Oh, yes, very hirsute. You can tell by all the hair covering their ugly bodies. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,882
Posted By beng1

I like the feeling of driving my stick-shift...

I like the feeling of driving my stick-shift Camry, and I know lots of people who have died in automobile crashes, but I could still give two-hoots about waving at other automobile drivers no matter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,882
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I do my best to keep my finger hidden as I ride...

I do my best to keep my finger hidden as I ride past ebikes. I admit it twitches a little bit getting ready to be displayed since I hate ebikers so much but I try to resist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,882
Posted By wolfchild

Good job OP :thumb:...it's been a long while...

Good job OP :thumb:...it's been a long while since we last had a waving thread. We really needed another debate on what constitutes a proper cycling etiquette, mission accomplished
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-05-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By RB1-luvr

my favorite thing about the ice machine was the...

my favorite thing about the ice machine was the naps from the white noise it generated haha
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-05-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By OldTryGuy

:thumb::thumb:

:thumb::thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,882
Posted By fredlord

I only wave at over-50 riders as young people...

I only wave at over-50 riders as young people have become invisible to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By HeyItsSara

this thread should be moved to the Movies section

this thread should be moved to the Movies section
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-24-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By dicktill

I have some good news. After a year of pain and...

I have some good news. After a year of pain and very limited range of motion, I had my non-dominate left rotator cuff operated on last March at age 76. My surgeon said that my operation was worse...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-24-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By RB1-luvr

58 now and still having issues with my rotator...

58 now and still having issues with my rotator cuff/detached bicep 4-hour surgery (lots of damage) when I was 45. I cannot remember how long I was off the bike. You'd think I'd remember that. I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-24-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,304
Posted By '02 nrs

shoulder surgery.

2002 & 2008 torn labrum repairs.52-58yo then.worse part was recovering "range & motion" in pt+scar tissue.2008 took 6 months of pt even with home excersizing.as described very much like boot camp...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By BobsPoprad

To the OP, I used to ride groups. Then...

To the OP,

I used to ride groups. Then moving away forced me to ride solo, or maybe with one other rider.
I've gotten to the point where I enjoy riding solo, no pressure to keep up, go where and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By OldsCOOL

I ride alone, yeahhhhh all by myself…

I ride alone, yeahhhhh all by myself…
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-22, 03:30 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By Kabuki12

I ride solo most of the time and have never been...

I ride solo most of the time and have never been involved in a formal club. I am in my late sixties and although I still ride classic racing bikes , I have no interest in going faster than what is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-22, 11:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By downtube42

I keep getting back to where you said you like...

I keep getting back to where you said you like riding solo. If that's what you like, it seems that's what you should aim for. I don't know if that's a different type of cycling like gravel or trails,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By big john

An e-bike has certainly crossed my mind and I...

An e-bike has certainly crossed my mind and I know several people who have them. For now I'll still provide the watts myself.

I have been riding with one club for 33 years and joined another a few...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By Gundo

I can sympathize. Everyone in my club is younger...

I can sympathize. Everyone in my club is younger and faster. They wait for me on the hills but i feel bad about making them wait for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,007
Posted By GhostRider62

Slow as molasses on the flats with no group...

Slow as molasses on the flats with no group riding discipline and once a Strava hill segment appears, it is off to the races. That is my club experience of late. I miss the 80/90's wheelman rides,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,078
Posted By chaadster

Speaking as someone who has been off the back on...

Speaking as someone who has been off the back on group rides, I disagree; 22 seconds is quite noticeable when you’re struggling to get back on a wheel!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,078
Posted By Mojo31

Maybe, but you'll make yourself more attractive...

Maybe, but you'll make yourself more attractive to the womenz. Choices.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,078
Posted By Camilo

People pay good money to save a hundred grams on...

People pay good money to save a hundred grams on a set of wheels! I've always said, if you're into weightweenism (mea culpa, but recovering) the cheapest way to get towards whatever low weight goal...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,078
Posted By seypat

I think the ribbed latex ones give a more...

I think the ribbed latex ones give a more pleasurable ride experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,078
Posted By TMonk

latex tubes are faster than butyl TiHabanero. ...

latex tubes are faster than butyl TiHabanero. Plenty of data to support that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By HeyItsSara

too bad it didn't get a 2nd series like The least...

too bad it didn't get a 2nd series like The least expected Day did
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-21, 12:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,015
Posted By botty kayer

Kenergizer Great story, thanks for sharing. I...

Kenergizer Great story, thanks for sharing. I love seeing a bikes history traced out like that so you can see it like a family tree. And yes I do wonder what happened to that TT bike, what a historic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-21, 12:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,015
Posted By Fivethumbs

Roland Della Santa made me two custom bikes. We...

Roland Della Santa made me two custom bikes. We discussed this exact question and the answer is no, the red/white Bottecchias were made by Carnielli.. Also, the very first Lemonds were made by Della...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,015
Posted By ThermionicScott

Welcome to the forums, Kenergizer ! Great...

Welcome to the forums, Kenergizer ! Great hearing more of the back-story of that bike. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 12:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,015
Posted By Chombi1

Uhmmm,....... Wrong sea creature...... Those...

Uhmmm,.......
Wrong sea creature......
Those are Mavic "Patrick Star" cranksets!:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,015
Posted By joesch

I also love the Mavic "clam shell"...

I also love the Mavic "clam shell" crankset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,015
Posted By Kenergizer

LeMond's '89 Bottecchia

Sorry it has taken me so long to discover this forum in general and to read through the thread about LeMond's '89 TdF bike. Since I am the owner of the bike that is on display at the Three Oaks, MI...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-07-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,580
Posted By MinnMan

There are many forms of courtesy. Give it a...

There are many forms of courtesy.

Give it a rest.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,264
Posted By Chuck M

I'd imagine the bulk of failures if any were due...

I'd imagine the bulk of failures if any were due to user error. I trust my QRs as much as my modern thru axles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,264
Posted By shelbyfv

No. Yes.

No. Yes.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-06-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,580
Posted By Eric F

The magic of Paris-Roubaix is that it is...

The magic of Paris-Roubaix is that it is unpredictable, and you need a healthy dose of luck to go along with a tremendous athletic performance. Moscon got the short end of things in the luck...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-06-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,580
Posted By Eric F

Ummm...what? Cobrelli was already in the front...

Ummm...what? Cobrelli was already in the front group when MVDP bridged up, and had been one of the driving forces. Once MVDP got there, Cobrelli rode a much more savvy race, and was able to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

What's your favorite color? Now tell us why? ...

What's your favorite color? Now tell us why?

Gearing is like this, entirely personal preference. How low a gear do you need? Do you shift in the order of the numerical ratios or just leave the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-05-21, 07:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,580
Posted By boozergut

Both the Femmes and Hommes races were some of the...

Both the Femmes and Hommes races were some of the best TV viewing I've ever seen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 484
Posted By Barry2

"Thoughts"... I think you should tell us the...

"Thoughts"...
I think you should tell us the brand and model of the bike computer!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-03-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,240
Posted By Clem von Jones

There's no such a thing as a bike where you can...

There's no such a thing as a bike where you can keep sitting and reach the ground with your foot. You have to get off the saddle and stand when you come to a stop. That's how cycling is. Maybe toy...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-02-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,580
Posted By TourdeTRex

Despite the differential, seeing that £91,000 for...

Despite the differential, seeing that £91,000 for the Top 20 men is pretty bonkers compared to other pro sports. Can you imagine if the PGA was only coughing up $100k per Major? I realize that it’s...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-02-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,050
Posted By cb400bill

My urologist said that anyone who thinks that...

My urologist said that anyone who thinks that cycling affects their prostate doesn't understand human anatomy.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-01-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,580
Posted By TourdeTRex

Whatever it takes to get more races back on...

Whatever it takes to get more races back on NBCSN! 🤣
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,904
Posted By kahn

Trek? If remember - handbuilt in Wisconsin. ...

Trek? If remember - handbuilt in Wisconsin. Until it was pickup truck run over in WA.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,904
Posted By ThermionicScott

Companies like Trek and Schwinn offered US-made...

Companies like Trek and Schwinn offered US-made bikes next to imported models, so I don't buy that people "didn't have a voice" in this. They voted, as surely as if a ballot card were attached to...
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