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04-17-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,992
Posted By NumbersGuy

I think we've found the bizzarro version of...

I think we've found the bizzarro version of LarrySellerz from the the great white north...
04-17-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,992
Posted By hidetaka

If your commute has cracked pavement I'd go for a...

If your commute has cracked pavement I'd go for a minimum of 300mm of travel both back and front, then, when you reach a smooth climb switch to a top spec Aethos delivered by your team car.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,127
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...
04-11-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,867
Posted By Bald Paul

Every time I read one of your posts, my hope for...

Every time I read one of your posts, my hope for humanity dwindles.
04-10-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,867
Posted By tomato coupe

Putting your fingers in your ears should stop the...

Putting your fingers in your ears should stop the resonance.
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, 08:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,231
Posted By Polaris OBark

You could always fill the tire with dead leaves,...

You could always fill the tire with dead leaves, pine cones and grass.

Or use run-flat tire inserts.
04-08-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
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...
04-07-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,854
Posted By Spoonrobot

If the claims allowed include gravel bikes that...

If the claims allowed include gravel bikes that weren't called "Gravel Bikes" the Salsa Vaya deserves a rightful place - early 2010:
...
04-07-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,854
Posted By justin1138

What if... now here me out... we started calling...

What if... now here me out... we started calling them monstercross bikes again?
04-07-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,854
Posted By Kapusta

That’s lame. Who came up with that one? ...

That’s lame. Who came up with that one?

Oops, never mind:innocent:
03-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 499
Posted By Eric F

Why are those your only 2 options?

Why are those your only 2 options?
03-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,862
Posted By justin1138

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. ...

First event of the season, Real West Gravel. Couldn't have asked for a better day.
...
03-12-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,278
Posted By ThermionicScott

Upright Cycles Infinitely!

Upright Cycles Infinitely!
03-12-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By fishboat

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one...

I think you mistake mstatglfr's comments as a one off..they're not.

If you're asking(continue to ask), "..what do you think?", I don't think it's unreasonable to ask, "what do we think about...
03-10-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,185
Posted By Polaris OBark

I use a mirror on my bike to see in front of me. ...

I use a mirror on my bike to see in front of me. That way, if I am looking over my shoulder, I won't hit as many potholes.
03-09-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,165
Posted By Sy Reene

This is bigger than Wavecel. Must be...

This is bigger than Wavecel. Must be revolutionary
03-08-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,327
Posted By Koyote

I think the disagreement in this thread comes...

I think the disagreement in this thread comes from different posters' riding habits.

If a person is riding more than trivial distances, then the most comfortable solution is a high-quality pair of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By seypat

A few years ago on a ride, I thought I heard a...

A few years ago on a ride, I thought I heard a flock of turkeys take flight. I looked around/behind me and it was a rider with crabon wheels whooshing instead. I'm glad it wasn't a flock of seagulls....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By phrantic09

Well, I guess since it was supposed to be as...

Well, I guess since it was supposed to be as absurd as some of the responses we’ve seen in this thread, mission accomplished.
03-03-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,927
Posted By Koyote

Oh sweet Jesus...You should try Di2 before...

Oh sweet Jesus...You should try Di2 before posting something like this. Or even a 12-speed mechanical groupset. Or an 11 or 10 speed groupset, even.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,872
Posted By Koyote

Wait...I thought we were talking about bikes?

Wait...I thought we were talking about bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,161
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, it's dumb to buy a lower spec bike because...

Yes, it's dumb to buy a lower spec bike because of the color. But, it's a sign of intelligence and sound judgement to buy a higher spec bike because of the color.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,594
Posted By obrentharris

1957 Carlton: ...

1957 Carlton:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-Mr6R4nD/0/ncrHnJwNVtxRH7ssk2DwtbKNt8fRn8KNhnzCJhcD/XL/IMG_2648-XL.jpg

Yes, I regularly ride it and a couple of others that are a...
02-23-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,927
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I hope my anniversary this year goes...

.
...I hope my anniversary this year goes better than this thread.
02-14-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,824
Posted By Koyote

- to try to understand why a handful of posters...

- to try to understand why a handful of posters keep insisting that disc brakes are "unnecessary" just because they don't need/want/like them.

(For the record, I've never tried to convince anyone...
02-14-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,824
Posted By genejockey

Again with the "10 different standards". Hey,...

Again with the "10 different standards". Hey, can I use the QR from my 6 speed bike with 126mm spacing on my 10 speed bike with 130? Or my hybrid with 135? No? Gosh, sounds like there are...
02-13-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,824
Posted By tomato coupe

You need some new material -- your act is old and...

You need some new material -- your act is old and stale.
01-23-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,596
Posted By tomato coupe

Wow.

Wow.
01-19-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 19,876
Posted By seypat

It could be a Rapha band.

It could be a Rapha band.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,991
Posted By bampilot06

Is it okay to bring a bike into the grocery...

Is it okay to bring a bike into the grocery store? Asking for a friend.
01-19-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,068
Posted By Russ Roth

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240119_095302_10c5d6f95f84994e4384c022a69f1eedbf2c54b2.jpg
13yo's new cross bike, mix of D1 and D2 Force AXS. Took her to have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,384
Posted By LAJ

Goddam right.

Goddam right.
01-14-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,314
Posted By indyfabz

I’ll bet it holds true for them as well.

I’ll bet it holds true for them as well.
01-14-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,314
Posted By indyfabz

I have to imagine that this is way down on the...

I have to imagine that this is way down on the list of reasons why people don’t take you seriously. At least people around here.
01-11-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 738
Posted By Koyote

I think many of these observations are true of...

I think many of these observations are true of very large events that revolve around more urban areas. But out here in rural American, there are still many smaller grassroots events that are...
01-10-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,873
Posted By Koyote

I think that's a "no" to your question,...

I think that's a "no" to your question, mstateglfr . He doesn't understand any of that.
01-06-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,135
Posted By indyfabz

Why did this all come as a surprise?

Why did this all come as a surprise?
01-02-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,820
Posted By Polaris OBark

Right on Q

Right on Q
12-26-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,956
Posted By gugie

next up: Are turkey levers C&V?

next up:

Are turkey levers C&V?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By genejockey

I have done - A LOT, but you move goalposts and...

I have done - A LOT, but you move goalposts and change definitions and are constantly and unnecessarily oppositional.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By Bah Humbug

So first of all, is it only me specifically who...

So first of all, is it only me specifically who doesn't get to represent a bunch of people? Because you seem to be speaking for a bunch of people in that first quote, but maybe I'm misinterpreting?...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By Eric F

I don’t think you’re confused at all. Yes, I...

I don’t think you’re confused at all.

Yes, I am…but this is just my opinion. The typical features that are found on an “endurance” road bike lean towards the “gravel” spectrum more than “race”...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By Eric F

https://catarchive.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/i-s...

https://catarchive.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/i-see-what-you-did-there.jpg?w=640
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By Eric F

Same with most bike categories. Not all "race"...

Same with most bike categories. Not all "race" bikes are exactly the same, either. Delineations between bike types can generally be made fairly easily when comparing the range of bikes of one brand...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By genejockey

I love the idea that something he can categorize...

I love the idea that something he can categorize and describe is an illusion.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By tomato coupe

I think the only illusion here is the one where...

I think the only illusion here is the one where you think no one else understands bike geometry.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By genejockey

So, your objection is to the idea of making bikes...

So, your objection is to the idea of making bikes that are better at what different riders want to do? You want a situation where, instead of every rider being able to get what he wants, we all have...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By genejockey

What are we, like 5 pages into this nonsense? ...

What are we, like 5 pages into this nonsense?


"Mom! Tell him I'm not talking to him!!"
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,660
Posted By tomato coupe

I think this falls under the category of "tilting...

I think this falls under the category of "tilting at windmills." Good luck with your quest.
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