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Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,499
Posted By choddo

We can see the silver medal winner in the hill...

We can see the silver medal winner in the hill climb back there! stunning scenery too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,499
Posted By big john

Geez, what a slacker.

Geez, what a slacker.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,129
Posted By retswerb

Completely true unless I'm bringing groceries in...

Completely true unless I'm bringing groceries in from the car, in which case for some stupid reason I always try to make 1 trip of way too many bags.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,463
Posted By eduskator

It's nothing complicated. You get the initial...

It's nothing complicated. You get the initial setup done, you turn the heat on and drop your chain in it. It's cheaper, more effective, quieter and your chain will last 2-3x longer.

As I say to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,463
Posted By yaw

eduskator I've also dropped a little metal rack...

eduskator I've also dropped a little metal rack in now that I removed the friction modifiers from the wax (https://www.bikeforums.net/23020467-post960.html). It works very well for people with plain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,873
Posted By ofajen

Noted. We can agree to disagree on this one. ...

Noted. We can agree to disagree on this one.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,381
Posted By Maelochs

. Oh, BS. Changing pads on any bike is a...

. Oh, BS. Changing pads on any bike is a five-minute job. I don't care how many years you have worked in how many shops .... I have been maintaining bikes for as long. Most posters here have. That is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,381
Posted By PeteHski

Okay, just to be clear, that was simply a...

Okay, just to be clear, that was simply a statement about buying a brand new mtb. Unless it is very low end (like the Walmart BSOs I was responding to) it will have a 1x drivetrain. I can’t even find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,873
Posted By retswerb

I know right?? I was reading through this...

I know right?? I was reading through this thinking what a success Larry had on his hands.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,873
Posted By shelbyfv

Larry has a knack for bringing them out.:lol:

Larry has a knack for bringing them out.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,432
Posted By SurferRosa

I hiss, like a racoon. They hate raccoons. At...

I hiss, like a racoon. They hate raccoons. At least, I hope they do. I do, anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,873
Posted By terrymorse

A drag chute is also a better workout.

A drag chute is also a better workout.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,765
Posted By fredlord

I like all bikes but a bike can’t be truly...

I like all bikes but a bike can’t be truly beautiful if its top tube isn’t parallel to the ground.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,574
Posted By Point

I’d keep what you have and not stress over 2.5 mm...

I’d keep what you have and not stress over 2.5 mm of crank length.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,211
Posted By Bah Humbug

Most triathletes can barely swim. I'm good (or...

Most triathletes can barely swim. I'm good (or was) by tri standards... and once got yelled at by the lifeguard that I wasn't swimming well enough to be in the deeper section of the roped-off area...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,293
Posted By BobbyG

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

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"How's that Tadpole recumbent working out for you now, Ed?...Ed?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,538
Posted By Eric F

Assuming you had a competition where a group of...

Assuming you had a competition where a group of competitors had to compete in a variety of different events that have a fairly dynamic range of demands, pretty quickly it would be clear that the best...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,211
Posted By seypat

Smart move, if you have the phobia. Unless you...

Smart move, if you have the phobia. Unless you overcome it, you got no business in open water. Even then, open water can be/is dangerous. The Richmond VA area where I live had a tri swimmer die a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,211
Posted By rm -rf

I don't ride events. But I do ride lots of hills...

I don't ride events. But I do ride lots of hills on my road bike in small groups. I'm retired. We often ride 250-300 foot high hills. consistent 10% grades are hard but doable, and even small...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 376
Posted By big john

I have no interest in an ice cold shower, ever. I...

I have no interest in an ice cold shower, ever. I do like to spin easy the last part of a ride if possible. Shower when I get home, hot if it was a cold ride, warm if not. Then consume mass...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,072
Posted By Mojo31

Your response to your wife could have been,...

Your response to your wife could have been, “Other than you, my dear, why would I want to be with anyone who would want to be with me?”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 688
Posted By VegasJen

I started a similar thread about a year ago for...

I started a similar thread about a year ago for the same reason. My exercise regimen is pretty intense, but biking is only one component. Since the public pool here is only open during the summer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,398
Posted By Kontact

Yup, not an aircraft forum. Bikes.

Yup, not an aircraft forum. Bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Eyes Roll

66 miles round trip. 33 miles one way. In total,...

66 miles round trip. 33 miles one way. In total, it took about 5 hours leisurely ride on a fixie. The ride was mostly flat.

Inspired by this thread 👇, but I don't think I can do it five days a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,989
Posted By Mojo31

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to...

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to pass. Pretty simple, really.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,054
Posted By indyfabz

Of course I never stop to pee. Who does? I was...

Of course I never stop to pee. Who does? I was talking about No. 2. But you do you. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,974
Posted By Polaris OBark

I'm going to send you 2 used Barlow Pass 38mm...

I'm going to send you 2 used Barlow Pass 38mm tires and two completely new WTB 32mm tires. I have them in a box and will let you know when I get a chance to send them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Troul

97 miles. Great temps, poor air quality.

97 miles. Great temps, poor air quality.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,770
Posted By PeteHski

There are those of us here who have engineering...

There are those of us here who have engineering degrees (mine is specifically in mechanical engineering). It appears to me that you may have got confused between chainring size and crank arm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By rsbob

42 with 1200’. Weather was perfect in the...

42 with 1200’. Weather was perfect in the mid-70s. Today we are getting much needed rain - hurrah!

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,770
Posted By Maelochs

I think we have all forgotten that apparently...

I think we have all forgotten that apparently this guy has not ever raced yet.

.. and maybe forgot that the bike he plans to buy only comes with a 50-34 .... and maybe forgot that until he does...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,770
Posted By genejockey

One thing I keep reading on threads about gearing...

One thing I keep reading on threads about gearing is that you won't spin out a 50x11, or you'll never use a 52 or 53 x 11, because nobody who doesn't race professionally could push that gear on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 959
Posted By rsbob

That’s nothing. My bike makes me sweat...

That’s nothing. My bike makes me sweat uncontrollably and sometimes gives me leg cramps. It also makes me go up ridiculous hills and risks my life every time I get on the thing. Hives… what a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By SkinGriz

I told my leadman that I play KUSC in the car...

I told my leadman that I play KUSC in the car because it helps my kids chill out.

He told me he’s the man and he just tells his kids to shut up when he wants peace and quiet.

He’s had multiple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,224
Posted By mpetry912

my personal opinion is that if you are...

my personal opinion is that if you are sufficiently advanced in the sport as to want a full custom build

you should not need a "navigator" to guide you thru the process.

Anybody can go to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Reminds me of a folk tale that I heard in the...

Reminds me of a folk tale that I heard in the Middle East.

There is a Prince that loves horses. He has a huge stable, but wants to have more.

Throughout his lands, there are many fine horses...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Eric F

The irony is delicious.

The irony is delicious.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Polaris OBark

When I broke my ankle pretty badly 10 years ago,...

When I broke my ankle pretty badly 10 years ago, it undermined my confidence in a way that I have probably never recovered from. Your wife has been through FAR worse. It probably helps her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By rsbob

My wife and I had vastly different speeds and...

My wife and I had vastly different speeds and climbing abilities on our single bikes which she found very frustrating. She always wanted us to ride together, but also didn’t want to hold me back or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Outrider1

If you're going full kit, at some point in the...

If you're going full kit, at some point in the ride you've got to "drope the hamer" and give her "the look."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Steel Charlie

Not to worry. Your look is "biking enthusiast",...

Not to worry. Your look is "biking enthusiast", not " serious cyclist " . No snark intended, just an observation.

To clarify; at my age and level of conditioning, my look is "recreational...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Mtracer

I'd go along with the wife's wishes. There's...

I'd go along with the wife's wishes. There's plenty of things to argue about in a marriage. Maybe just wear a looser jersey so you feel a more casual. You've mentioned these types of rides are a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Eric F

I've got one of those, too. When I was a...

I've got one of those, too.

When I was a young man, an old experienced guy imparted some wisdom upon me..."All women are crazy. Find the kind of crazy you can live with."[/color]
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Eric F

I can tell that you're not a serious cyclist...

I can tell that you're not a serious cyclist because of how short your socks are. Serious cyclists wear socks with a minimum 6" tall cuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By njkayaker

How often are you doing this? Living together...

How often are you doing this? Living together requires compromises. This seems like a fairly easy one to make.


Pick your battles carefully.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Eric F

That's the safe decision. Happy wife, and all...

That's the safe decision. Happy wife, and all that. ;)

IMO...She's participating in an activity that you're serious about, and when you ride the way you like to ride, you dress in "serious"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By Maelochs

Always ride a little behind her, and whenever you...

Always ride a little behind her, and whenever you pass people, pant and wheeze, so she can tell people "I keep telling him to get serious about cycling and get some decent gear but he won't listen."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By rsbob

40 with 1200’ @ 17 MPH ave. ...

40 with 1200’ @ 17 MPH ave.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By 808HIcycler

Completed my first century today. 104 miles and...

Completed my first century today. 104 miles and 4,000ft of climbing starting on the southeast Connecticut and southern Rhode Island coasts back into the hills od \fRI and CT. Super fun ride even with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Troul

Self propelled 89 miles against the wind & some...

Self propelled 89 miles against the wind & some moiiistness.
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