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What's up with all these Noobies persecuting the Road Cycling Establishment?

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Old 03-11-09, 06:26 PM
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Is it faster riding north to south since it is downhill?
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If you'd try my Fred sunglasses, you'd see that the noobs are all aliens out to take over BF and cycling in general.




Rowdy Rod piper would tell everyone that RED is the only way to go.

The movie reference to "They Live" just made me think of him again
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I R NOOB hear me roar!!!! No worries on the stupid questions though, I found this great site that answers most of those , maybe you guys should sticky this link to help cut down on the noob stuff
https://just****inggoogleit.com/
on a side note can anyone help me on which color tire is the fastest, I'm thinkin yellow? but red seems to be getting more common on the local rides....
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excellent.
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Originally Posted by dar83
on a side note can anyone help me on which color tire is the fastest, I'm thinkin yellow? but red seems to be getting more common on the local rides....
Black.......
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If I shave my boys, do I sill need a chamois lube?
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Originally Posted by garysol1
Is it faster riding north to south since it is downhill?

only if you are using sheldon browns geomagnetic booster
https://sheldonbrown.com/geomag.html
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Originally Posted by garysol1
Black.......
correct...cuz the wind can't see it as well.
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Originally Posted by SPlKE
I don't know.

Hey, slightly off topic, how often should I wash my bike shorts?
should i wash my water bottles or just give them a nice sloppy lick
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I heard if ya really want to gain some speed you should just lose the seat post all together, but that's just for those critical races
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Originally Posted by dar83
on a side note can anyone help me on which color tire is the fastest, I'm thinkin yellow? but red seems to be getting more common on the local rides....
yellow tyres increased my average speed by 4 mph. see how helpful to noobs i am?
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Speed depends on bike color. You should start a poll for which bike color we like more. Then you should buy it.
Speed also depends on your rolling weight (the heavier the better) and if you're going downhill.
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If a tire is yellow, does that make it French?
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I can't look behind me so I want to get one of those mirrors you attach to your glasses but I want to look super cool. Which one should I get?

I also kinda suck at climbing. Should I get Zipps for that? I'm, 5'6" btw.

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Originally Posted by kimconyc
I can't look behind me so I want to get one of those mirrors you attach to your glasses but I want to look super cool. Which one should I get?
The koolest. Only the cool kids have these!!

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Originally Posted by kimconyc
I can't look behind me so I want to get one of those mirrors you attach to your glasses but I want to look super cool. Which one should I get?

I also kinda suck at climbing. Should I get Zipps for that? I'm, 5'6" btw.

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Take-a-look mirrors define cool...if you are a fred.
If you suck at climbing, get an electric bike so you can brag about dropping roadies.
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I want this guy's job. Complete job description here.

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Chronic serious headaches... see a doctor or drink more water?
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Originally Posted by SPlKE
Chronic serious headaches... see a doctor or drink more water?
Hit your big toe with a sledge hammer...you'll forget all about the headache.
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Chronic serious headaches... see a doctor or drink more water?
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My big toe hurts when I stand up to sprint. What should I do?
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Um on a serious note should I choose term or whole life insurance?
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Take it to P&R. Ask Mr. Markets.
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My big toe hurts when I stand up to sprint. What should I do?
amputate
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Originally Posted by Fremdchen
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which will also shave some grams...BRILLIANT!
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