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Biked up to one of my favorite places on the local mountains after a storm cell dumped a bunch of snow all over it for the past few days. I think this is like a 3k jump on my previous max elevation gain? Am dead but happy    
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God that second shot. I'm so jelly.
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Mar 15, 2021 06:46
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How was it up there? I am thinking about heading up there on Tuesday.
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Mar 15, 2021 06:57
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bicievino posted:God that second shot. I'm so jelly. A lot of this area burned during our hell season in late summer / fall but it's making a fast come back, and I'm so grateful that Crystal Lake itself was spared. It's a special place. e.pilot posted:How was it up there? I am thinking about heading up there on Tuesday. Gorgeous as usual! The amount snow tourists you'd expect for a weekend but whatever, more business for Adam and the cafe. 
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Mar 15, 2021 08:03
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:How steep are the gradients? Shimano says the official gap between the front chainrings shouldn’t exceed 16t, but people have run 52/34 without issues. That would certainly be the cheapest option. This is the climb that spanks me: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35403901 I'll have to check the RD when I get home. Cranks are FSA. My knees were not good after this but I've only done it twice so far. Or you know, just toughen up. Sticky Date fucked around with this message at 08:51 on Mar 15, 2021 |
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Mar 15, 2021 08:49
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bicievino posted:What's the external on your rim? 29.4 external front/rear. The 105% "rule" would say that a 28mm tire is exactly the right size but I'm imagining it's going to be bigger on the actual rim.
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Mar 15, 2021 11:51
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Trying some more street oriented tires on my Grail today, as I want to save the Schwalbe G-Ones for actual gravel. However, the Continental Contact Speeds do not have tan sidewalls. Expecting I'll need to turn in my beard and flannel shirt like they were gun and badge to an angry gravel lieutenant.
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Mar 15, 2021 12:32
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Objurium posted:Biked up to one of my favorite places on the local mountains after a storm cell dumped a bunch of snow all over it for the past few days. I think this is like a 3k jump on my previous max elevation gain? Am dead but happy 
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Mar 15, 2021 16:06
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:29.4 external front/rear. The 105% "rule" would say that a 28mm tire is exactly the right size but I'm imagining it's going to be bigger on the actual rim. I'm lazy, so I'd put a 28 on the rear first and measure it, then decide if I wanted to put either a 28 or 25 on the front based on actual measured width.
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Mar 15, 2021 16:47
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Ola posted:Trying some more street oriented tires on my Grail today, as I want to save the Schwalbe G-Ones for actual gravel. However, the Continental Contact Speeds do not have tan sidewalls. Expecting I'll need to turn in my beard and flannel shirt like they were gun and badge to an angry gravel lieutenant. Nah, tan sidewalls is actually a trend invented by people who don't ride their bikes except in perfect weather.
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Mar 15, 2021 16:48
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bicievino posted:I'm lazy, so I'd put a 28 on the rear first and measure it, then decide if I wanted to put either a 28 or 25 on the front based on actual measured width.  Is the Venge on Rapides or is it something else
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Mar 15, 2021 16:53
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:29.4 external front/rear. The 105% "rule" would say that a 28mm tire is exactly the right size but I'm imagining it's going to be bigger on the actual rim. I'd like you to try just so I know if the 28 is wider or narrower (like my 25) than advertised.
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Mar 15, 2021 17:00
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We’ll never know because I dropped off the bike to get the steerer cut and just told them to mount up the 25s so I don’t have to deal with it!!!
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Mar 15, 2021 18:18
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kimbo305 posted:I'd like you to try just so I know if the 28 is wider or narrower (like my 25) than advertised. I've got some callipers coming at the end of the week so I can let you know the measurements on my setup (20mm internal, 30mm external, 25mm/28mm gp5k tl)
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Mar 15, 2021 20:37
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FWIW the 26c Turbos measure out at 27.8mm on the CL50 wheels.
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bicievino posted:Nah, tan sidewalls is actually a trend invented by people who don't ride their bikes except in perfect weather. The fact that they don't have white walls for performance tires is a crime.
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bicievino posted:Nah, tan sidewalls is actually a trend invented by people who don't ride their bikes except in perfect weather. Tan when you just don't wash them down every ride: 
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kimbo305 posted:Tan when you just don't wash them down every ride: best tan
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bicievino posted:Nah, tan sidewalls is actually a trend invented by people who don't ride their bikes except in perfect weather. My tan sidewalls are dirty as hell even without poo poo weather riding tyvm 
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Mar 16, 2021 04:29
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My tan walls look great because I only ride inside
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Mar 16, 2021 04:58
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i have decided that i'm going to start measuring and logging my bike rides by how far my portable speaker makes it through pantera's (canonical) discography. today i rode on a neat rural mup and made it as far as Message In Blood
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BeastPussy posted:My tan sidewalls are dirty as hell even without poo poo weather riding tyvm he said trend setters, not followers 
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HAIL eSATA-n posted:My tan walls look great because I only ride inside Update: I washed my tanwalls today and they look fantastic
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This may sound like a dumb question, but are there any ways to fall/eat poo poo “properly” on a bicycle? When I was learning to skate as a kid, I found ‘rolling into it’ to be a good technique to distribute the force more evenly. Obviously every crash is different, and not getting caught on the complicated hunk of metal your straddling is hard, but any pro tips?
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Mar 17, 2021 18:20
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Dodge the bike, don't land on your hands and break/strain your wrists. Ideally you'll tuck and roll but falls happen fast.
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Proper falling takes a lot of practice because it relies entirely on muscle memory. So if you don't participate in an activity where that's routinely practiced then you're sorta out of luck when the time comes. But this pretty much nails the basics for what you should be doing...HAIL eSATA-n posted:Dodge the bike, don't land on your hands and break/strain your wrists. Ideally you'll tuck and roll but falls happen fast.
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Helmet, gloves, tune up your bike frequently, don't let mechanical issue go between rides.
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HAIL eSATA-n posted:Update: I washed my tanwalls today and they look fantastic I dunno, the lack of pic has me doubtful.
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Mar 17, 2021 19:32
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The Aeroad saga is hilarious. Canyon posted:
- Don’t ride your bike until you get new bars - Bars won’t be available until at least July - We’ll give you a credit but only after you ship the bike back to us and we replace the bars - Oh and the seatpost won’t have a fix until the autumn, but it won’t matter because you shouldn’t ride it because of the bars! Welp, cya
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Specialized are also poo poo having not sent me the replacement Power Saddle for the one that broke over a month ago, but at least the bike can be ridden before the autumn. [edit]  Not sure pedal bearings are supposed to look like that (and they've eaten into the spindle so the replacement bearings don't turn, welp) MrL_JaKiri fucked around with this message at 20:28 on Mar 17, 2021 |
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Mar 17, 2021 20:23
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Canyons being too good to be true is really getting proven out recently
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Guinness posted:Canyons being too good to be true is really getting proven out recently The old Aeroad was a great bike, they've just tried a bit too hard to be different on the new one.
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Mar 17, 2021 20:30
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steel is real yall
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:The Aeroad saga is hilarious. I think mentioning a credit but not describing how to compute how much you get means it might as well be $0. Is there a 2nd round of shipping planned for the seatpost? Cuz christ almighty it would add to MvdP's legend if he defeated a bike brand.
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kimbo305 posted:I think mentioning a credit but not describing how to compute how much you get means it might as well be $0. Also Canyon US are denying that any credit offer exists
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:- Don’t ride your bike until you get new bars
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MrL_JaKiri posted:Also Canyon US are denying that any credit offer exists Also whats the credit going to be good for? Canyon don't sell much on their store after all.
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serious gaylord posted:Also whats the credit going to be good for? Canyon don't sell much on their store after all. People are hopeful it means money back off the original purchase, but if it means "a thousand euros as a downpayment on our BRAND NEW ULTIMATE!!!" then I could see a class action lawsuit happening in the US at the very least
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They'd have said refund if they were getting money back. Specifically using the language 'credit' means it will be a voucher of some kind. They'll get £100 to use on the store or something.
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I bet you 50p it will cover handlebar tape “as a goodwill gesture”* but not the postage for it. *in accepting this gift you agree not to seek further monetary compensation in any form
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