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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 390
Posted By phughes

How will the camera keep you safe? I'll answer,...

How will the camera keep you safe? I'll answer, it won't. Yes, it can give you footage for your loved ones to use in case of an accident, but it won't contribute to your safety.

As far as safety...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 390
Posted By noimagination

I'm not nitpicking here, I just want to be sure...

I'm not nitpicking here, I just want to be sure that you're thinking clearly.

A front camera has nothing to do with safety. It does nothing to reduce the chances of you getting in an accident. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,240
Posted By Kontact

Buy a used Lynskey, Seven Ti or similar. You'll...

Buy a used Lynskey, Seven Ti or similar. You'll get more bike than you can new.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-seven-cycles-titanium-road-disc/7736836279.html...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,898
Posted By urbanknight

I stopped stressing over the weight of my bike...

I stopped stressing over the weight of my bike when I realized that I was carrying a whole extra bike around my waistline anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 4,467
Posted By indyfabz

OP could be known as the Univega Bomber. See...

OP could be known as the Univega Bomber. See what I did there?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,716
Posted By Mtracer

I'm not sure you're saying what you meant to say....

I'm not sure you're saying what you meant to say. If by "producing consistent power" you mean the same power. Your rate of climbing (elevation change per unit time) is essentially going to be the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,285
Posted By Tony_G

Are you sure there is a spring in the park scale?...

Are you sure there is a spring in the park scale? Electronic load cells these days are cheap and accurate.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 847
Posted By RB1-luvr

I try to only run through red lights if no other...

I try to only run through red lights if no other cars are in sight. I don't want to spread bad vibes to motorists by them seeing me run the red, even if I'm not inconveniencing them and they are far...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 987
Posted By veganbikes

Like it was said above it will work but you don't...

Like it was said above it will work but you don't have the release. If you want to upgrade calipers significantly go with eeBrakes from Cane Creek, the finest rim brakes out there at the moment. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,020
Posted By Kontact

I imagine hey is looking for a threaded one,...

I imagine hey is looking for a threaded one, which won't work with alloy.

I would buy a used
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,165
Posted By terrymorse

I have the asymmetrico and like it. Small, fits...

I have the asymmetrico and like it. Small, fits what I need, cinches up tight.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,189
Posted By Eric F

Marco didn't die from the race drugs. He died...

Marco didn't die from the race drugs. He died from a cocaine overdose.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 505
Posted By tFUnK

Could be something related to the freehub body...

Could be something related to the freehub body (eg, one of the pawls springs being dislocated), could be a bent out damaged axle, or bearings.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,621
Posted By spelger

this is from 2017 in Idaho. a parital is nothing...

this is from 2017 in Idaho. a parital is nothing like totality. and a cell phone image like below does not do it justice.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,621
Posted By rm -rf

XKCD (https://xkcd.com/2914/) ...

XKCD (https://xkcd.com/2914/)


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,389
Posted By Russ Roth

In my experience its usually a standing sprint up...

In my experience its usually a standing sprint up a hill and that top tube hurts as does the pedal in the shin.

OP, sometimes these things happen, could have been a bad temper on the metal, a poor...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Posted By terrymorse

Agreed, low cadence wears out your muscles, and...

Agreed, low cadence wears out your muscles, and high cadence takes more concentration to maintain power. In between lies the optimal range.

The problem with optimal gear selection on climbs is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 978
Posted By Bill Kapaun

For better retention, I'd try a solid axle with...

For better retention, I'd try a solid axle with good, serrated nuts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By Crankycrank

Also, if you haven't already, make sure your...

Also, if you haven't already, make sure your Campy shifters are compatible with the pull ratio of the SRAM derailleur.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By tdh

I am clearly a complete idiot...Couldn't see the...

I am clearly a complete idiot...Couldn't see the forrest for the trees. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By mpetry912

just buy another one for 8-10 bucks. Don't mess...

just buy another one for 8-10 bucks. Don't mess around with that part.

/markp
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-14-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 840
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah we can all Google for the result that we...

Yeah we can all Google for the result that we would like to support our view. Google rarely disappoints in that respect.

I’ve been using a Varia 515 paired to an Edge 530 for about 2 years now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,265
Posted By WaveyGravey

As someone mentioned above, the biggest enemy to...

As someone mentioned above, the biggest enemy to the Road bike cyclist is cars and trucks. The rest will not likely result in death.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 852
Posted By Jughed

It's a small/not small investment, depending on...

It's a small/not small investment, depending on how you look at it.

But a Garmin/Wahoo type bike computer is absolutely the best device for riding. Phones are OK, but can have limited battery...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By andrewclaus

Put the tool in a bench vise, and turn the wheel....

Put the tool in a bench vise, and turn the wheel. Get a strong helper, and push/pull together. If you have neither vise nor helper, put the tire on the ground, wheel vertical, wrench horizontal to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 624
Views: 22,880
Posted By tomato coupe

"Thomas De Gendt no fan of gravity."

"Thomas De Gendt no fan of gravity."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 768
Posted By FBinNY

I was doored for the first and last time in 1966....

I was doored for the first and last time in 1966. Since then, I've managed to avoid the hazard despite 10s of thousands of miles in NYC (before bike lanes) and the burbs.

Avoiding the door zone...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,517
Posted By genejockey

Yeah. I mean, I LOVE my Titanium bike, but I'm...

Yeah. I mean, I LOVE my Titanium bike, but I'm not sure I could point to any particular special thing about the ride. It could just be that of all my bikes it's the one where the fit is the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 735
Posted By choddo

It’s not cheap but I cannot recommend the Varia...

It’s not cheap but I cannot recommend the Varia 515 highly enough. Having that extra pair of “eyes” for an early warning about cars behind is a total game changer. It’s also MicroUSB but :shrug:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,225
Posted By Eric F

Wouldn't the area of the contact patch be the...

Wouldn't the area of the contact patch be the same, and just vary in width and length depending on tire size?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,225
Posted By Outrider1

Forgetting for a moment about a bike making you...

Forgetting for a moment about a bike making you faster, it sounds as if you're appreciating cycling and your bike as the tool with which you pursue the sport. You will appreciate a more modern,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,526
Posted By Rick_D

Bought a 100-pack of Tip Top patches and a can of...

Bought a 100-pack of Tip Top patches and a can of Patching cement (with handy brush).
I fix all the tubes I can, but there are always some failures that can't be patched and others that just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 419
Posted By Steel Charlie

Does "money down a rathole" ring a bell? ...

Does "money down a rathole" ring a bell?

Find some kid to give it to and walk away.

JMO of course
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,652
Posted By Acadianbob

Litespeed

I’ve been riding the same 1998 Litespeed Classic for the last 45K miles. Updated to R8000 Ultegra 11 speed, HED Ardennes Plus wheelset, 28mm GP5Ks. Not the lightest bike at 8 Kg but still a smooth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,878
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI folks this thread is from 2021. Not a...

Just FYI folks this thread is from 2021. Not a particularly old zombie, a young little zombie still getting their zombie legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,127
Posted By Trakhak

I wonder how the "narrow bars constrict...

I wonder how the "narrow bars constrict breathing" belief arose. It's been around for decades (maybe back as far as when "ankling" was a hot topic among touring riders). Like many such ideas, it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,385
Posted By Koyote

When I was riding road exclusively, I had two...

When I was riding road exclusively, I had two road bikes. (Still have both.) It was nice to have a backup in case one had a mechanical issue - which happened occasionally.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,980
Posted By Rick

Peter White Cycles has 160mm length TA cranks.

Peter White Cycles has 160mm length TA cranks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By bampilot06

No. You won’t. More expensive chains are...

No. You won’t. More expensive chains are typically lighter, which in your case would not help your ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,174
Posted By genejockey

I saw a Trek the other day. The tubes were...

I saw a Trek the other day. The tubes were really big, so big they seemed almost swollen. I think it was the new Trek Edema.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,341
Posted By Mojo31

As a photography hobbyist with a long shooting...

As a photography hobbyist with a long shooting history, I do not care for the folds, wrinkles and other details of the drop showing as much as they do in those pictures. I would move the focal point...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,652
Posted By genejockey

I can't tell you anything about "Magic Carpet...

I can't tell you anything about "Magic Carpet Ride" or other such mythical nonsense. I CAN tell you that since I got my Litespeed (1995 Ultimate, built with R8000 Ultegra) it's my "Go To" bike, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,004
Posted By jadmt

when each brand of chain requires its own special...

when each brand of chain requires its own special temp.....

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,652
Posted By KerryIrons

I've had two (I think) a 1998 Litespeed Vortex,...

I've had two (I think) a 1998 Litespeed Vortex, which at that time was the top of the heap by most analyses, and my current Lynskey R 450. Both have David Lynskey's signature on the bike and both...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,361
Posted By Bob Ross

My wife is actually the person who first got me...

My wife is actually the person who first got me interested in recreational group riding! I had been primarily a "utility cyclist" for all my life, but she, on a whim, signed up to do the Boston>New...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,652
Posted By mackgoo

I post a picture of my keeper whenever I can....

I post a picture of my keeper whenever I can. When I read the Bicycle Guide review of the Bianchi Ti Mega Tube in 95 I determined that would be my grail bike vs the EL OS I was lusting after prior...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,361
Posted By andrewclaus

Spouses

Does anyone else here regularly ride with a "long term" spouse? I'm going riding again today with my wife of 40 years. We've been riding together for almost 43 years. Cycling was at the root of our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 17,475
Posted By Polaris OBark

It definitely is not required. It is...

It definitely is not required. It is environmentally unsound, and breathing in the powder is something you really really don't want to do.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,012
Posted By PeteHski

Having used this system now for over 5 years I...

Having used this system now for over 5 years I can say it most definitely reduces overall driver workload. It basically drives itself in many common scenarios with little or no manual intervention. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,517
Posted By merlinextraligh

I actually prefer the look of the bike before....

I actually prefer the look of the bike before. However, the SRAM Force group works great; it rides like a new bike, and disassembly, reassembly for travel should be much easier.

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