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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,948
Posted By downtube42

Speaking of dress codes. After 18 months of...

Speaking of dress codes. After 18 months of working from home wearing ratty shorts, socks, and an untucked button-down shirt, I'm supposed to go in the office on July 7th wearing slacks, sport coat...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,287
Posted By hereandnow

Thanks, bmcer. I found your story to be...

Thanks, bmcer. I found your story to be tremendously inspirational on many levels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,708
Posted By GhostRider62

I remember doing a 400k brevet and the four of us...

I remember doing a 400k brevet and the four of us were approaching a rider kitted out in the finest team skinsuit,everything all matching and clean, best TT bike, best wheels, just top of the line. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,699
Posted By Eric F

If the price is too much for you, don't buy them....

If the price is too much for you, don't buy them.
If they won't enhance your riding, don't buy them.
If you don't understand the advantages, don't buy them.

Also...Why do you care how other...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-17-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,643
Posted By oujeep1

I use both zwift and rouvy, much prefer rouvy....

I use both zwift and rouvy, much prefer rouvy. The street view rides that are already available are very realistic, those that are not street level are not as good, you are looking down on the road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,007
Posted By AdkMtnMonster

My Endurace CF SL 8.0 rides like a pillow on...

My Endurace CF SL 8.0 rides like a pillow on G5000s @ ~ 54psi rear and 48psi front. I can see cracks/seams in the road, but I can't feel them at all. Nicest bike I've ever ridden in regard to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,007
Posted By barakah

The mentor I was referring was you!!! You said...

The mentor I was referring was you!!! You said not too smart and you almost had me fooled, I know a intelligent individual when they start speaking; nice sets of rides you have as I am also liking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,658
Posted By rydabent

Not only is a bicycle a beautiful thing, look...

Not only is a bicycle a beautiful thing, look what it has done for civilization. Once the Starley diamond frame bike was developed look what happened. There was and immediate call for improved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,658
Posted By MeadMan2

I'm 81 and I get a lot of "I can't believe you're...

I'm 81 and I get a lot of "I can't believe you're that old". Am I bragging? Probably but it does make me feel good. Though I m a small time bike collector, my favorite ride is my Lightspeed built...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,558
Posted By sdmc530

I hear the frustration! I get it, feel for you. ...

I hear the frustration! I get it, feel for you. I broke my adjustment knob on my first trainer, the green tension knob and they said I installed in wrong?! I was like WTF its a threaded bolt,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,116
Posted By pdlamb

Golden Cheetah has more bells and whistles than I...

Golden Cheetah has more bells and whistles than I know what to do with; it's on your computer, so you don't have to worry about a web site going down; and it's free.

Of course, since you've got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By xroadcharlie

Why do I want disc brakes?Because Luke Skywalker,...

Why do I want disc brakes?Because Luke Skywalker, a Jedi Knight told you to.
"You want disc brakes"
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 07:05 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By vespasianus

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This is my new disc brake bike. Campagnolo H11 system. These discs work very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By WhyFi

Yup - the braking will get better after...

Yup - the braking will get better after bedding-in, particularly with metallic pads, which don't seem to be much better than rim brakes before bed-in, IME. I think this is a good thing, though -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By Gresp15C

"Regular" riders have their own experiences with...

"Regular" riders have their own experiences with bikes. Many if not most of them have ridden bikes with low quality rim brakes that were never in good condition or adjustment since the day they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By jimmyodonnell

If you ride descents, there's a good case for...

If you ride descents, there's a good case for disc breaks right there.
If you have carbon rims, there's another reason.
If you ride flats at moderate speeds, the difference in the the performance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By ljsense

Why you'd want 'em: 1. you swap between 650b...

Why you'd want 'em:
1. you swap between 650b and 700c wheels
2. You ride in wet weather
3. You ride in dusty, muddy or otherwise gritty conditions with carbon rims
4. You do long mountain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,927
Posted By Troul

i dont miss the days that it seemed like I was...

i dont miss the days that it seemed like I was always adjusting the rim brakes every other ride. Rotors, maybe once in a couple of years? I don't ride the brakes like some might. I try to plan...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,913
Posted By JanMM

I've used red Veloplugs on Velocity rims for more...

I've used red Veloplugs on Velocity rims for more than a few years. Great product.
More info: https://www.velocityusa.com/product/accessories/veloplugs
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,913
Posted By 70sSanO

After so many years I had never seen those. ...

After so many years I had never seen those. Pretty cool. Might be a good way to go when trying got get 2.1 mtb tires on 14mm wide rims. I'm using strapping tape now to give me a bit more space.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 06:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By BobbyG

If you're gonna "go" kickin' and screamin', might...

If you're gonna "go" kickin' and screamin', might as well put a bike between your legs!
Wishing you and everyone here many years of good health!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,171
Posted By expatbrit

Two! I got a set of CX241s. They're...

Two!

I got a set of CX241s. They're awesomely wide and my feet fit. Dual closures are (as I thought) a necessity.

Now I need to find wide insoles, since I have high arches.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,046
Posted By wltr w8

just for fun ...

just for fun
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