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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,014
Posted By SoSmellyAir

So much for heated handlebar (for those winter...

So much for heated handlebar (for those winter morning starts) like the heated steering wheel of my wife's car.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By georges1

I am using this 32 years old 1992 Giant Tourer...

I am using this 32 years old 1992 Giant Tourer Hybrid with Schwalbe Marathon 700*35 tires, Mavic,A 719 rims and XT 780T transmission and it has its rigid fork which is more than plentyful for any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 684
Posted By TiHabanero

I second the nomination for fig bars. Raced 10...

I second the nomination for fig bars. Raced 10 years using them. Worked very well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By Rick_D

Now that it's spring, the vast majority of...

Now that it's spring, the vast majority of cyclists are folks who are not enthusiasts, having extracted their bikes from the back of the garage for the first time since September and finally locating...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 684
Posted By KerryIrons

Don't confuse yourself that these products offer...

Don't confuse yourself that these products offer any increment of performance improvement over things like food and salt. Go for taste and convenience. On long rides, I eat salted fig bars (carbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 563
Posted By staehpj1

I've broken ribs and cracked a sternum racing...

I've broken ribs and cracked a sternum racing motorcycles, playing football, and so on. Both usually heal on their own if not displaced much. Mine did. I still rode a bike, but laid off of contact...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 563
Posted By delbiker1

Nice bike. No specific ideas, but replacements to...

Nice bike. No specific ideas, but replacements to occupy the time are needed. I’ve been laid up numerous times for months. I found any kind of light exercise that is doable is worth doing. Once I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 563
Posted By shelbyfv

That's a nice blue color.:thumb:

That's a nice blue color.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 850
Posted By PeteHski

Only you can decide for yourself if it does...

Only you can decide for yourself if it does everything your Roubaix can do. Not much point in asking here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,014
Posted By Liam_Lucas

Could running the cables externally, taped to the...

Could running the cables externally, taped to the handlebar, be a viable solution? It would be a zero-cost fix. Otherwise, the options are either getting a new bar, new shifters, or new shifters...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 850
Posted By Sierra_rider

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some...

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some nuances to different gravel bikes. Everything from bikes that are practically road bikes with wide tire clearances, to drop bar MTBs. My particular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,014
Posted By shelbyfv

Yes, a joke. Dates me though as it goes way back...

Yes, a joke. Dates me though as it goes way back to when there was "serious" discussion of Pinarello vs Chinarello. :roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 850
Posted By msu2001la

Gravel didn’t really exist as a bike segment 10...

Gravel didn’t really exist as a bike segment 10 years ago.

Generally speaking (and talking about new bikes):
Endurance Road: more relaxed geometry than traditional road race with higher stack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,014
Posted By PeteHski

They are very good at vibration damping. When I...

They are very good at vibration damping. When I moved to carbon bars on both my mtb and road bikes I noticed an improvement in this respect. The weight saving I agree is secondary and I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,014
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Nope CF by nature endures flexing with a...

Nope
CF by nature endures flexing with a relatively unlimited load cycles compared to aluminum or even quality steel.

I'll let everyone else regurgitate the same old CF arguments...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 791
Posted By Ogsarg

That provides a bit more detail and you should...

That provides a bit more detail and you should investigate some other bikes to see wether they would meet those requirements. My 2cents

1. If what I read is correct, your bike has 40c tires, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Yan

How is your fitter going to fit you on the...

How is your fitter going to fit you on the Endurace when Canyon doesn't even sell the integrated bars in different sizes? That bike uses the proprietary CP0018 integrated bars. Canyon USA refuses to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 791
Posted By Ogsarg

What specifically would be more optimized for...

What specifically would be more optimized for your use? What would a gravel bike provide that you want/need? Do you want/need drop bars? Do you want to go faster? Do you want to do longer rides?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 594
Posted By Arrowana

First, I'd decide air or coil. Air forks are...

First, I'd decide air or coil. Air forks are lightweight and more tunable to your weight, but require more frequent maintenance, which can be expensive if you aren't doing it yourself. Coil forks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By Smaug1

Well, my point was that part of his use case for...

Well, my point was that part of his use case for the bike is for commuting with steep uphills from stop. Nothing beats an eBike here in terms of arriving to work not sweaty.


Sorry: fullness. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By Eric F

Those things adjust your body's position on the...

Those things adjust your body's position on the bike, but they do not change the geometry of the bike itself. With bicycles, the term "geometry" typically refers to lengths and angles of frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By bboy314

I don’t see the point in trying to compare this...

I don’t see the point in trying to compare this bike’s handling with a (no offense) fairly low end e-bike with front suspension. Also I think it’s more than reasonable for someone to prefer a flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By TMonk

^ nice one

^
nice one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,987
Posted By Rick_D

My setup. ...

My setup.
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By tomato coupe

That opens another can of worms; which is faster,...

That opens another can of worms; which is faster, sans serif (less weight) or italics (more aerodynamic)?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By tomato coupe

All of my cycling jerseys have shrunk over time,...

All of my cycling jerseys have shrunk over time, although only around the midsection.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 515
Posted By unterhausen

I offer a service where you tell me the results...

I offer a service where you tell me the results you want from a geometry change, and I'll convince you that's what you'll get.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 515
Posted By Steel Charlie

Tell everyone that there is a fantastic...

Tell everyone that there is a fantastic improvement in handling to make the expense worthwhile :cheers:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By downtube42

My LSAH tie die kit should be arriving any day....

My LSAH tie die kit should be arriving any day. Can't wait to wear it. Flashy, perhaps garish, stupidly expensive, and worth every penny.

LSAH Jersey...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,590
Posted By Duragrouch

Polyvelo. You heard it here first. Needs its own...

Polyvelo. You heard it here first. Needs its own checkbox on the next census.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By mstateglfr

Good point! And we all know the only people who...

Good point! And we all know the only people who can speak another language practice the dark arts....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
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, 01:22 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By PeteHski

The OP fancies himself as a style guru.

The OP fancies himself as a style guru.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By tomato coupe

Just when I thought it was safe to go outside...

Just when I thought it was safe to go outside again, now I have to worry about the fonts on other cyclists' jerseys.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By tomato coupe

Thanks. I like to know what I'm outraged at, in...

Thanks. I like to know what I'm outraged at, in case someone asks.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By big john

Look at Neo Pro for less expensive clothes. There...

Look at Neo Pro for less expensive clothes. There are others, look for sales. Or, if you just want to gripe about what other people wear, carry on.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By Eric F

Here's an idea...Wear what you want. Spend you...

Here's an idea...Wear what you want. Spend you own money as you see fit. If you don't like the way something looks that someone else is wearing, don't buy that thing for yourself.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By TMonk

I say, just buy whatever is cheap and fits. But,...

I say, just buy whatever is cheap and fits. But, if you enjoy dressing and feeling fancy - that is fine! Nothing wrong with that. I certainly enjoy that when I'm off the bike :).

I've been a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,084
Posted By razorjack

WTF is happening to roadie outfits/brands? more flashy more expensive?

I see so many ppl riding in Pas Normal Studios jerseys and bib shorts, however they look completely tasteless.... just big white letters (they could use comic sans font as well....) on the back, no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 801
Posted By squirtdad

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are...

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are pain....literally and in just having to let them have the time they need to heal
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 801
Posted By tomato coupe

Rode a trainer ...

Rode a trainer ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By bboy314

Very helpful post, and original too!

Very helpful post, and original too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,218
Posted By rsbob

Bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Oh...

Bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Oh snap!”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,837
Posted By PromptCritical

Sad. But, my daughter got a screaming deal on a...

Sad. But, my daughter got a screaming deal on a Subaru with a manual transmission because it had sat on the lot for so long.

Someday she will be the proud owner of a 1966 Alfa Romeo Guila Super...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By Ferguron

New (to me) Bike Day...and I thought I was too old

At 55 years old I thought I had missed my chance at true love. Turns out I was wrong...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,837
Posted By squirtdad

or any car with a manual for that matter or being...

or any car with a manual for that matter or being able to lock with a small key that you can take surfing or kayaking. Keeping my 2014 A4 6 speed as long as i can for those features
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,693
Posted By PeteHski

I had to Google this because I’d never heard of...

I had to Google this because I’d never heard of it before. Actually looks fun. Sort of like “large font” table tennis 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,379
Posted By MarcusT

If a person boycotted every corp that cheated,...

If a person boycotted every corp that cheated, their house would be empty
And their garage
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,379
Posted By Bald Paul

Yeah, and I'll never eat a Subway sandwich. ...

Yeah, and I'll never eat a Subway sandwich.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/269x282/screenshot_2024_04_11_210421_6a47a8ee98c6e6333da25e50047292f732257c64.png
Except the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,379
Posted By Leisesturm

O.p., this isn't about TREK at all, is it. Nope....

O.p., this isn't about TREK at all, is it. Nope. It's yet another thinly disguised L.A. deserves to die, ragepost. Just saying, when VW deliberately set out to avoid emissions detection for 20 years...
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