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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,018
Posted By PeteHski

I cover all my carbon mtb frames with Invisiframe...

I cover all my carbon mtb frames with Invisiframe film. It wouldn't protect against a major hit, but it stops ALL of the minor paint chips. So you would know for sure the difference between a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,018
Posted By Kapusta

Well, let’s put it this way: if it did crack like...

Well, let’s put it this way: if it did crack like that simply from a rock being kicked up, that is - as evidenced by this bike’s (and this company’s) track record - highly unusual. So to answer your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,018
Posted By mstateglfr

I see frame armor on carbon DH and even gravel...

I see frame armor on carbon DH and even gravel bikes. Its usually placed on the underside of the downtube, the chinstays, the bottom bracket, etc. Maybe invest in some of that to help deflect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,577
Posted By 70sSanO

No. I’ll give it away to someone who can use it....

No. I’ll give it away to someone who can use it. A bike co-op is a good place.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,030
Posted By mtbikerjohn

I have never seen a tubeless ready tire you...

I have never seen a tubeless ready tire you couldn't put a tube into. Removing the tubeless valve stem is no big deal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,559
Posted By urbanknight

I have spoken to too many people who have no clue...

I have spoken to too many people who have no clue what the left arm up signal means. While on a bicycle, I have actually had a driver tell me they thought I was going to turn left. Pointing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,086
Posted By terrymorse

Not everyone's "CLEAR" means the same thing. ...

Not everyone's "CLEAR" means the same thing.

It might mean "you can make it right now if you sprint your a** off".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-21, 11:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,998
Posted By Badger6

Carbon is not as fragile as some folks think.

Carbon is not as fragile as some folks think.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,340
Posted By freeranger

Doesn't sound like the dealer is a lot of help,...

Doesn't sound like the dealer is a lot of help, so here ya go: Customer Support | Giant Bicycles United States (giant-bicycles.com) (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/contact#)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,636
Posted By indyfabz

The Erie Canal portion is mostly not.

The Erie Canal portion is mostly not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,752
Posted By Gresp15C

I once bought "green" mineral spirits by accident...

I once bought "green" mineral spirits by accident because it was on deep discount so I didn't look at the label. Why don't they just call it something else? Reminds me of when I needed TSP for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,795
Posted By mack_turtle

where I live in central Texas, most riders will...

where I live in central Texas, most riders will tell you that you NEED a 140mm travel FS bike with a massive gear range. I ride all of that stuff on a steel singlespeed hardtail with a 120mm fork. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,795
Posted By Maelochs

Whenever I ride I pass so many unhappy riders who...

Whenever I ride I pass so many unhappy riders who tell me, "I wish my bike sucked so i could enjoy riding it."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,416
Posted By billnuke1

Hmmmm...just got weirderer...

Hmmmm...just got weirderer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,416
Posted By phughes

I was watching a Dateline episode about a...

I was watching a Dateline episode about a kidnapping and murder, while my phone was on and lying by my side. I the started getting ads for duct tape, rope, and shovels. Weird.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,311
Posted By indyfabz

Alone. With nobody else.

Alone. With nobody else.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,309
Posted By zen_

I'll try to give you some advice that's a bit...

I'll try to give you some advice that's a bit more on point w/o being condescending, or digressing too much...

Parts worth "upgrading"

Saddle - Unless you really love the stock one, start the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-20, 10:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By Pizzaiolo Americano

Are you asking us to talk you out of a new bike? ...

Are you asking us to talk you out of a new bike? Wrong forum for that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-20, 01:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,786
Posted By Darth Lefty

Once you finish up the terms you’ll have to do...

Once you finish up the terms you’ll have to do the conditions
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,270
Posted By cb400bill

Have fun.

Have fun.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,640
Posted By noglider

All the advice here is good. I'll be 60 in a...

All the advice here is good. I'll be 60 in a couple of months. I would stress nutrition. I don't know how much it will make in your athletic performance and recovery but it's a good time to build...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,956
Posted By Merrimac

Age 74, I learned to love cycling by doing these...

Age 74, I learned to love cycling by doing these things:

Replace my 35-pound bike with a light-weight one. I have two with aluminum frames, a 19-pound road bike, and a 25-pound gravel bike that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,873
Posted By billnuke1

Ummm...you mentioned bikes...oh, yeah,...

Ummm...you mentioned bikes...oh, yeah, congratulations! She seems nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,321
Posted By Koyote

If your current attempt (with the tube in the...

If your current attempt (with the tube in the tire, helping beads to seat) doesn't work, I've got only one idea: with just the tire (no tube), put the valve core back in, and use a 16g CO2 cartridge...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-20, 01:06 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,806
Posted By Amt0571

SRAM mechanical derailleurs labeled "Yaw" don't...

SRAM mechanical derailleurs labeled "Yaw" don't need trimming when properly set-up.

IMHO, electronic shifting is something the industry invented to keep selling bikes when it ran out of ideas. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,862
Posted By Germany_chris

tree fiddy

tree fiddy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,308
Posted By dedhed

Plenty of garage queens out there from "I'll try...

Plenty of garage queens out there from "I'll try biking" people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,308
Posted By dedhed

Good Luck with that. I have yet to sell or buy...

Good Luck with that.
I have yet to sell or buy a bike with an original sales receipt. Heck I couldn't find the receipt if I wanted to on the bikes I have bought new and still own.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-20, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By aggiegrads

Your measurement logic is sound. You should be...

Your measurement logic is sound. You should be good to within a millimeter or two. It isn’t the end of the world if the nipples don’t match; you will be the only one who ever knows.

It is more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,286
Posted By indyfabz

Because this, to name a few reasons. I’d school...

Because this, to name a few reasons. I’d school the OP more if I had access to my home computer, but I’m on tour.

BTW...Splendid job by the OP getting some of you to argue with each other. That...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,943
Posted By Koyote

To be blunt, it sounds like you bought the wrong...

To be blunt, it sounds like you bought the wrong bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,286
Posted By noglider

Here in upstate New York, gravel roads are even...

Here in upstate New York, gravel roads are even more peaceful than paved roads. They are in very scenic areas, and you scarcely see anyone. It's not more dangerous than road riding at all. Going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,286
Posted By tomato coupe

I didn't buy a gravel bike to ride slowly on a...

I didn't buy a gravel bike to ride slowly on a dirt road for a few miles. On my last outing, I covered 123 miles and topped out at 44 mph.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,266
Posted By ThermionicScott

I like "tubeful" -- it sounds positive and...

I like "tubeful" -- it sounds positive and optimistic, something we need these days. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,404
Posted By Shimagnolo

Cassette is toast. I've worn out plenty of...

Cassette is toast.
I've worn out plenty of cassettes, and none of them was visibly worn out.
I've only had sharkfinning on chainrings.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,677
Posted By Papa Tom

...and she doesn't even look up from her phone to...

...and she doesn't even look up from her phone to check you out. :(
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,677
Posted By Shamrock

You know you are getting old

When a twenty year old passes on roller blades and you thought you were moving at a good clip.
Forum: Touring
09-03-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,826
Posted By Miele Man

37 pounds of gear is what my average...

37 pounds of gear is what my average logging/mining road road completely self-support trips in Norther Ontario, Canada uses. that includes my food, cooking gear, stove, two fuel bottles of white gas,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-25-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,059
Posted By Darth Lefty

It just looks odd. Definitely too high but also...

It just looks odd. Definitely too high but also maybe too small for her. She’s reaching down. Your frame measurements of the bike may be off. This bike’s serial number should have the size in it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,114
Posted By GAtkins

Always. I wear my Rx sunglasses. The other...

Always. I wear my Rx sunglasses.

The other OCD thing I do is lower my head as a dumptruck, work trailer, or something similar is approaching from the other direction. Don't want to get hit in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-17-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,166
Posted By rydabent

One point mentioned here is that who ever is...

One point mentioned here is that who ever is behind you has to be paying attention.

Then forget the car centric hand signals. If turning left turn put your left arm out straight, and for a right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,338
Posted By cb400bill

Why waste time and money? Buy the bike that you...

Why waste time and money? Buy the bike that you want.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,440
Posted By jimmyodonnell

Practice it at home once or twice to get some...

Practice it at home once or twice to get some comfort with it.
Yes you will spend a can or two of CO2 practicing but it could be very helpful.
You can also then check pressure with a gauge after a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,898
Posted By njkayaker

The above advice but also get your weight off the...

The above advice but also get your weight off the seat (if you are coasting).

With your weight off the seat, your legs will be able to quickly act as shock absorbers.

You'll be able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By Miele Man

You might want to put it in Regional Rides or in...

You might want to put it in Regional Rides or in the Touring forum.

Cheers
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-20-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,909
Posted By aggiegrads

I have found OSM to be the best layer to double...

I have found OSM to be the best layer to double check routes, because they are the easiest for users to edit. Better yet, join OSM and mark those bad connectors so others don’t end up in the same...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-20, 05:50 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,519
Posted By billridesbikes

Anyone pulling a 5th wheel or boat. You think...

Anyone pulling a 5th wheel or boat. You think they’re past you, then suddenly a whole lot more is happening...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,657
Posted By livedarklions

Sorry, my ability to get the joke doesn't click...

Sorry, my ability to get the joke doesn't click in until 10:15 a.m.

Tempting as it is to play into the troll thread theme, I won't try blaming you for my brain fart.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,657
Posted By Cyclist0108

It is challenging to convey sarcasm with only 256...

It is challenging to convey sarcasm with only 256 ascii characters.
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