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09-12-22, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by aliasfox
I'm not sure the original premise was positioned in a way that allowed for good discourse...
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09-12-22, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Ross
Oh, it's always been that way.
And that "It's A Small World After All" ride? Don't get me started...
And that "It's A Small World After All" ride? Don't get me started...
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09-12-22, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Merely observing that once you've had your last child, Darwin and Evolution are largely done with you.
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09-12-22, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
A little longer than that, it's when you last child leaves home and doesn't return.
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09-12-22, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
A little longer than that, it's when you last child leaves home and doesn't return.
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09-12-22, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by VegasJen
I spent a half hour yesterday removing the SPD and Look pedals from all my bikes. Never again.
Dan
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09-12-22, 08:59 PM
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Wow. What a thread. I skimmed through most of it, ignored the grammar pedantry and flaming, but think I got the gist.
OP, if clipless doesn’t work for you, don’t use them. Especially if you’re a triathlete, it might benefit you to avoid changing shoes at T2.
I don’t use clipless for commuting or errands, but I do use them for road, mountain, and cyclocross. I prefer being securely attached to the bike any time I need to stand, or sprint, or corner hard, or muscle over a sharp up, or bounce over rough or loose ground, or need to bunnyhop. If you don’t have any of those situations on your rides, then you may not benefit from clipless.
OP, if clipless doesn’t work for you, don’t use them. Especially if you’re a triathlete, it might benefit you to avoid changing shoes at T2.
I don’t use clipless for commuting or errands, but I do use them for road, mountain, and cyclocross. I prefer being securely attached to the bike any time I need to stand, or sprint, or corner hard, or muscle over a sharp up, or bounce over rough or loose ground, or need to bunnyhop. If you don’t have any of those situations on your rides, then you may not benefit from clipless.
09-13-22, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
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09-13-22, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by VegasJen
My ride today was the last straw.
09-13-22, 11:29 AM
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Does anyone else here remember another cyclist from Las Vegas? SinCityCycler?
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Originally Posted by bbattle
Does anyone else here remember another cyclist from Las Vegas? SinCityCycler?
09-13-22, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
It's not a surprise that at least two people in Vegas figured out bones are awesome.
As are Flying Elvises!
09-13-22, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by spelger
i know you're not bashing nevada but...hey, c'mon, we are a great state.
09-13-22, 02:27 PM
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More pics please!
09-13-22, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bbattle
Does anyone else here remember another cyclist from Las Vegas? SinCityCycler?
09-13-22, 03:07 PM
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The pics are certainly the highlight of this thread.
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09-13-22, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bbattle
Does anyone else here remember another cyclist from Las Vegas? SinCityCycler?
09-13-22, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
My son and I had an awesome ride on the Nevada side of the lake last week. Absolutely amazing.
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09-13-22, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck M
Our 32 year old moved back in with us about 8 months ago. In fact in the last 10 years, all three of our children have came back at least once, a father-in-law moved himself in for a bit, two ex daughter-in-laws and three grandchildren have stayed here for an extended time and three sister-in-laws tried to roost here. I had what I thought was going to be a humorous reply planned but after all that it is really kind of depressing.
I gave my kids 1 move back, when they did that, their only place to sleep here after that, is the garage and their bedrooms became my wife's craft room and the other became my office\bike cave.
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Originally Posted by AEO
you should learn to embrace change, and mock it's failings every step of the way.
09-13-22, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
My son and I had an awesome ride on the Nevada side of the lake last week. Absolutely amazing.
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09-13-22, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Did you ride the Flume Trail? A friend has a house up high on the Nevada side and sometimes she invites some of us up to ride. Here we are taking a break on the Flume. 2 of us on clipless and 2 on flats.
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09-13-22, 10:44 PM
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I got tired of disc brakes doing all the maiming so I got some clip ins.
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09-15-22, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
You gave up after one 20 mile ride?
09-15-22, 09:37 AM
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Was browsing the wreckage of this train derailment when I came across this bit of nonsense posted by some ignorant whatever .....
@genejockey replied---
Which got me thinking ..... "What we have here .... is failure to communicate."
To "Darwin" someone or to let someone "Darwin" themselves ... means to let those folks end their own lives through natural stupidity. It has nothing to do with Dr. Darwin's controversial views on heredity.
I should have made an immediate correction.
Indeed, once past breeding age those folks no longer affect the gene pool directly. On the other hand, they continue to spout their spurious "wisdom" to succeeding generations. That is why we should thank them for self-removal.
Originally Posted by Maelochs
I take heart in hoping that as these folks get older they will use their universal expertise to guide their health care decisions and ..... self-solving problem.
Darwin those puppies .... or rather, let them Darwin themselves.
Darwin those puppies .... or rather, let them Darwin themselves.
Originally Posted by genejockey
Generally, by that point they've already made any lasting contributions to the gene pool, so Darwin isn't involved anymore.
To "Darwin" someone or to let someone "Darwin" themselves ... means to let those folks end their own lives through natural stupidity. It has nothing to do with Dr. Darwin's controversial views on heredity.
I should have made an immediate correction.
Indeed, once past breeding age those folks no longer affect the gene pool directly. On the other hand, they continue to spout their spurious "wisdom" to succeeding generations. That is why we should thank them for self-removal.
09-15-22, 09:38 AM
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I cannot find any data on whether Charles Darwin used clipless or flats.
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