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Get in to the shower still fully clothed in kit and helmet.
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bicievino posted:I'm male, hips are 42 inches around, waist is 34. Not saying a women's cut won't be better for you, but these will be super stretchy. We need one of those Howard Schatz-style athlete lineups except instead of various naked Olympians it's just a bunch of goon cyclists wearing BearPope.
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Aug 13, 2020 16:56
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bicievino posted:Get in to the shower still fully clothed in kit and helmet. I’ve never not done this with a hose
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Aug 13, 2020 17:01
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nevernude, but with dhb classic bibs instead of jorts
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Aug 13, 2020 17:02
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I was doing some bike maintenance and noticed my saddle was mounted on my bike crooked. It always felt a little off, but I thought it was a natural human asymmetry. I didn't think to check it because I didn't know that was possible. I've been riding like that for 493 hours and recently completed PT for an injury that was only happening on my right lower back. I guess a PSA for checking if your saddle is mounted to your seat post crooked. drat I'm dumb.
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Aug 13, 2020 17:34
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McCracAttack posted:How do you clean a bike helmet? The padded liner on mine is held in with velcro so I throw it in the wash with my cycling clothes on the gentle cycle. But for the straps I don't know what to do except soak it in the sink with dish soap then scrub the straps with a brush. Ride more, so you sweat more, and the fresh sweat pushes out the old dirt.
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Aug 13, 2020 17:38
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Modal Auxiliary posted:We need one of those Howard Schatz-style athlete lineups except instead of various naked Olympians it's just a bunch of goon cyclists wearing BearPope. I'll start the website https://height-weight-chart.com/
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Aug 13, 2020 17:39
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So almost nailed a biker today. I was making a right turn at an intersection with a blind sidewalk, which as such has a designated right turn arrow and no walk signal. I get the arrow, as I'm into my turn some dude in nice kit with a rather nice road bike just loving flies into the intersection from the sidewalk, almost gets hit (very happy the truck was empty and my brakes are decent), then flips me off. I've been biking long enough that I generally don't get pissed off if someone rolls a stop sign or goes when its clear on a red (I'm certainly guilty of that occasionally), but goddamn don't ride on the sidewalk, and take the minimal loving effort to at least slow down before blowing through a signal into traffic. I always drive as I'd like to be driven around when I'm riding on road, and I'm always careful when turning, but I can't see behind obstructions, and no amount of being careful would've saved this dude from going under the wheels if either of us had been a second faster. Anywho that's me whining and I'm sure there are cars on the road that hate me too. poo poo just really spooked me, I really don't wanna be the rear end in a top hat that hits a fellow a cyclist.
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Aug 13, 2020 17:52
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Biking for years now has given me enormous patience and understanding for most cyclists on the road when I am driving a car. I don't give a poo poo about rolling a stop sign or jumping a red or whatever minor things when traffic is clear and one has taken a second to make sure they're being safe and not a jackass. But conversely it has also given me a special hatred of those 1% of mega dickheads that do wildly unsafe poo poo like that. Both because it is infinitely stupid and dangerous and I don't want to be involved, and also because those 1% of terrible interactions are the ones non-cyclist car drivers are going to remember and use to bitch and moan about all cyclists. That 1% of mega dickheads exist in cars, too, and yet somehow they don't skew the conversation about all cars being bad. Guinness fucked around with this message at 18:17 on Aug 13, 2020 |
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Aug 13, 2020 18:13
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McCracAttack posted:How do you clean a bike helmet? The padded liner on mine is held in with velcro so I throw it in the wash with my cycling clothes on the gentle cycle. But for the straps I don't know what to do except soak it in the sink with dish soap then scrub the straps with a brush. That'll do it. I did mine yesterday in a bucket with hot water and some detergent. Submerged the whole thing so need to remove the foam padding. If you're lucky enough to have a helmet with replaceable pads, a new set is usually just a few bucks and it's really nice.
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Aug 13, 2020 18:26
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Guinness posted:Biking for years now has given me enormous patience and understanding for most cyclists on the road when I am driving a car. I don't give a poo poo about rolling a stop sign or jumping a red or whatever minor things when traffic is clear and one has taken a second to make sure they're being safe and not a jackass.  also, even if the 1% of mega dickheads in cars didn't exist, cars would still be bad.
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Aug 13, 2020 19:57
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sweat poteto posted:That'll do it. I did mine yesterday in a bucket with hot water and some detergent. Submerged the whole thing so need to remove the foam padding. Thank you for peppering in a serious reply. 
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Aug 13, 2020 20:26
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I have cleaned a helmet exactly zero times.
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Aug 13, 2020 20:54
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yoohoo posted:I have cleaned a helmet exactly zero times. clean your helmet
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Aug 13, 2020 21:03
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It's strange, I've been cleaning my helmet more often after I got married and had kids.
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Aug 13, 2020 21:45
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McCracAttack posted:Thank you for peppering in a serious reply. Wearing it in the shower is also legit! Conserves water too.
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Aug 13, 2020 22:36
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yoohoo posted:I have cleaned a helmet exactly zero times. Strange and disgusting boast.
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Aug 13, 2020 23:43
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McCracAttack posted:Thank you for peppering in a serious reply. Just don’t use water that’s borderline too hot. It can soften/dissolve the adhesive that holds the velcro bits for your pads in place. Also it might just be me, but I hate wearing anything in the shower. I just always wash my helmet and HRM after a ride. If I plan on reusing a pair of gloves, I handwash those two.
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Aug 13, 2020 23:48
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a whole week of my bike being at the shop and another one to go  forcing myself to run 3-4 times a week instead 
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Aug 14, 2020 00:42
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Need a recommendation on a bike for a man who wants to roll around Seattle casually for fitness. Wouldn't hate just some standard good bikes to look for secondhand, the budget is probably only around $500 bucks.
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Aug 14, 2020 00:58
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Texibus posted:Need a recommendation on a bike for a man who wants to roll around Seattle casually for fitness. Wouldn't hate just some standard good bikes to look for secondhand, the budget is probably only around $500 bucks. Any of Specialized Sirrus, Trek FX, Jamis Coda, Giant Escape, Kona Dew.
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Aug 14, 2020 01:19
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Giant Escape 2 disc or something similar like the Trek FX, Cannondale Quick, Kona Dew, Marin Fairfax. The 8 speed Altus stuff is fine for a beginner flat bar bike/runabout. The 7 speed Tourney stuff sucks a lot. Good luck finding one.
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Aug 14, 2020 01:22
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Texibus posted:Need a recommendation on a bike for a man who wants to roll around Seattle casually for fitness. Wouldn't hate just some standard good bikes to look for secondhand, the budget is probably only around $500 bucks. How tall are you? I have a 2015 Kona Rove near Seattle that needs sellin' https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/kona/rove-al
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Aug 14, 2020 01:25
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Texibus posted:Need a recommendation on a bike for a man who wants to roll around Seattle casually for fitness. Wouldn't hate just some standard good bikes to look for secondhand, the budget is probably only around $500 bucks. I know Ascent in Ballard just got some stock of 2021 Konas in. No idea what models, but could be worth calling them to see what they might have that lines up with what you're looking for.
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Aug 14, 2020 01:38
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Cervelo S5 Disc.
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Aug 14, 2020 02:53
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I wash my helmet straps and pads not nearly as often as I should, with a soapy sponge. I've always been worried about soaking or getting too much water in there and having the hard shell delaminate from the foam or something. And to answer your next question no I don't ride in the rain what are you dumb?
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Aug 14, 2020 03:38
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HAIL eSATA-n posted:How tall are you? I have a 2015 Kona Rove near Seattle that needs sellin' I'm 5'9 8/10th", just kidding I'm 5'9"
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Aug 14, 2020 03:45
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Texibus posted:I'm 5'9 8/10th", just kidding I'm 5'9" Sent you a PM
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Aug 14, 2020 04:05
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My dad got into cycling the past year and has bought two bikes in that time. What's a good birthday present to get him to encourage his hobby that could be a surprise? I thought of shoes but getting the right size might be tricky.
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Aug 14, 2020 06:53
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Artelier posted:My dad got into cycling the past year and has bought two bikes in that time. What's a good birthday present to get him to encourage his hobby that could be a surprise? I thought of shoes but getting the right size might be tricky. Not sure of your price range, but a quality bike fit is a great present for someone getting more into cycling. It can also help preemptively avoid repetitive use injuries. You're going to want to look for someone like a sports physio or physical therapist, as opposed to someone at a bike shop.
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Aug 14, 2020 07:00
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bicievino posted:Not sure of your price range, but a quality bike fit is a great present for someone getting more into cycling. It can also help preemptively avoid repetitive use injuries. That's good to know, will try to go with him to a sports physio shop in the future; probably won't be for his birthday since mom has a surprise party planned, my bad for not explaining properly. How about non-bike shoes suggestions for gifts? Any ideas? He's got a helmet and...I'm honestly not sure what else he might want.
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Aug 14, 2020 07:14
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Cycling jerseys and or bibs are always nice to have extras of and they are easier to size then shoes, or rain gear if he doesnt have some already.
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Aug 14, 2020 07:56
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Artelier posted:That's good to know, will try to go with him to a sports physio shop in the future; probably won't be for his birthday since mom has a surprise party planned, my bad for not explaining properly. Maybe some sweet-rear end glasses? 100%, Oakley, and POC all make rad stuff. A cool jersey or gloves? Could be hard with sizing. Silca make a bunch of things that are a bit frivolous and too expensive for most folks to buy for themselves, but make very nice quality gifts, like this saddle bag: https://silca.cc/products/seat-roll-premio Rapha also makes some nice gift accessories, like this sweat/waterproof wallet for a few cards + phone (there's a larger version if he has a bigger phone): https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/rainproof-essentials-case/product/LEC05XX
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Aug 14, 2020 07:58
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A spurcycle bell, cool water bottles?
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bicievino posted:Maybe some sweet-rear end glasses? 100%, Oakley, and POC all make rad stuff. On this wallet, I can just barely fit an iPhone 11 without a case. If you have a case or a bigger phone you need the bigger one for sure.
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Artelier posted:My dad got into cycling the past year and has bought two bikes in that time. What's a good birthday present to get him to encourage his hobby that could be a surprise? I thought of shoes but getting the right size might be tricky. like the posters above mentioned, cool swag! Awesome water bottles, nice lights, a bike computer/sensors, bike bags (top tube/stem bag for snacks, handlebar bag, saddlebag) that match his bike, new grips or bartape, electrolyte mix or bike snacks, feedzone portables book (cook book on how to make bike snacks) and the list goes on. If your dad is ultra nerdy and wants to do his own maintenance, the Unior bike mechanics book series written by Denise Belzil is loving great.
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Spurcycle is a great idea if he’s riding busy MUPs. Doubling dinging one just right is one of life’s hidden joys.
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Aug 14, 2020 15:12
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Would an older Specialized Stumpjumper for $150 be a decent deal, if it's in good shape?
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Aug 14, 2020 18:35
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Yes. Do you know how to check out a used bike?
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Nope. I figured I'd ride it and cycle through the gears and hit the brakes. Texibus fucked around with this message at 19:30 on Aug 14, 2020 |
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