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But realtalk if you never flat and only ride on the road, just do whatever, it doesn't matter that much. Also gently caress you if you never flat, I'm jealous af of your pristine roads.
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bicievino posted:But realtalk if you never flat and only ride on the road, just do whatever, it doesn't matter that much. I've never flatted on a ride actually. And this was riding on lovely NYC roads. My only flats have from the tube failing at the stem which I've noticed the tire was flat when I went to pump it up before going on a ride. Of course now that I've said this, I'm going to get a double flat on every one of my next few rides.
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Sep 24, 2021 23:10
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PolishPandaBear posted:I've never flatted on a ride actually. And this was riding on lovely NYC roads. My only flats have from the tube failing at the stem which I've noticed the tire was flat when I went to pump it up before going on a ride. did an absurd distance on my road bike no flats. mentioned it. RIP sidewall.
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Sep 24, 2021 23:19
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bicievino posted:But realtalk if you never flat and only ride on the road, just do whatever, it doesn't matter that much. I've been afraid to say it because I'll jinx it but I'm about 4000 km in at this point and never had a flat e lol beaten e2 gently caress I should edit this post shouldn't I?
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Sep 24, 2021 23:50
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I flat every day. please don't curse me, cruel cycling gods
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Sep 24, 2021 23:54
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I've got tubeless marathons on one of my bikes, I laugh in the face of the cycling gods as I deliberately ride through broken glass in the street.
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Sep 25, 2021 00:36
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I ran marathons for 3 years and never had a single flat. They didn't feel great to actually ride on though, so I ended up switching to the Maxxis rambler in 38c. Those marathons were bullet proof. When I went to throw them out I ruined a pair of heavy duty scissors trying to cut them into smaller pieces. They were totally unharmed.
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Salt Fish posted:I ran marathons for 3 years and never had a single flat. They didn't feel great to actually ride on though, so I ended up switching to the Maxxis rambler in 38c. Those marathons were bullet proof. When I went to throw them out I ruined a pair of heavy duty scissors trying to cut them into smaller pieces. They were totally unharmed. until I got to the second sentence I was lmaoing that you were congratulating yourself for not getting a flat tire while jogging
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Sep 25, 2021 00:57
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My feet are tubeless and filled to the brim with sealing fluid.
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Sep 25, 2021 01:06
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Salt Fish posted:My feet are tubeless and filled to the brim with sealing fluid. Pee is stored in the tubless tires.
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jammyozzy posted:I've got tubeless marathons on one of my bikes, I laugh in the face of the cycling gods as I deliberately ride through broken glass in the street. My old lady and I ride a tandem sometimes, and nyc being what it loving is, swerving on a tandem to avoid glass is not always optimal when in traffic so just bite my lip and -- the worst flat I got was a newish gatorskin tire deciding to have a sidewall blowout while riding the hero gear up a steep hill 3 miles from home.
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Sep 25, 2021 01:34
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osker posted:My old lady and I ride a tandem sometimes, and nyc being what it loving is, swerving on a tandem to avoid glass is not always optimal when in traffic so just bite my lip and Continental: bad sidewalls even on the tough tires
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ElMaligno posted:Bicycle Megathread 5: Pee is stored in the tubless tires.
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Salt Fish posted:I ran marathons for 3 years and never had a single flat. They didn't feel great to actually ride on though, so I ended up switching to the Maxxis rambler in 38c. Those marathons were bullet proof. When I went to throw them out I ruined a pair of heavy duty scissors trying to cut them into smaller pieces. They were totally unharmed. Oh yeah they feel like garbage, even the supremes are pretty bad, but for commuting through the blasted hellscape that is a British town centre they are ideal. Somebody had smashed a bus shelter window all over the bike lane a few weeks ago and I didn't even slow down for it. I'm now expecting to double-flat next time I so much as sit on the bike.
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Sep 25, 2021 11:29
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Just picked it up, tubes are filled with pee 
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Sep 25, 2021 11:31
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looking sharp playa
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Dictator. posted:Just picked it up, tubes are filled with pee What is the largest tire you can fit on this thing?
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osker posted:What is the largest tire you can fit on this thing? 32mm! Dictator. posted:Just picked it up, tubes are filled with pee looooking good
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Be safe out there. This happened to a group I know a little bit. Teenager tried to roll coal on some people out for an Ironman training ride, lost control of the truck and slammed into the group. No one has died yet but a few are in critical condition. People are such loving assholes
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Sab0921 posted:Be safe out there. This happened to a group I know a little bit. Teenager tried to roll coal on some people out for an Ironman training ride, lost control of the truck and slammed into the group. Well also find in 2 weeks that no charges will be pressed.
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Sab0921 posted:Be safe out there. This happened to a group I know a little bit. Teenager tried to roll coal on some people out for an Ironman training ride, lost control of the truck and slammed into the group. Pity the only thing the teen will learn is that they can get away with it.
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quote:As of Saturday evening, the driver of the pickup truck had not been arrested. what the gently caress
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Sep 26, 2021 16:28
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vikingstrike posted:Well also find in 2 weeks that no charges will be pressed. Yup - it is in Waller County, Texas - there is 0 chance of punishment. It's good ol boy central.
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Sep 26, 2021 16:53
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so i need some help picking out a bicycle helmet. my head is huge. i run a 7 5/8 to 7 3/4 fitted baseball cap. I am wanting to start biking again, but I feel wobbly and I feel like I would be stupid to not get a helmet. The only helmet I have found in this size is the Serfas HT-400/404 Metro Helmet. Is this thing any good? I googled my local bike shops and they don't sell helmets in the 58 cm + range unless you order. I can not find a single review or video of this helmet anywhere. I guess Serfas mostly sells bike accessories rather than helmets. I'm just looking for some advice on what to do or if anyone knows a helmet that's in the 58-62 cm range and will let me return it if it doesn't fit at this point. This place called moosejaw will let me buy it with free shipping for about 60 bucks, and if I want to return it, its just 8 dollar fee and I get the rest back. Its the same helmet that my local store would have to order for me, and I don't know if they would let me return it. Is there a known option for a large head like mine?
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Sab0921 posted:Be safe out there. This happened to a group I know a little bit. Teenager tried to roll coal on some people out for an Ironman training ride, lost control of the truck and slammed into the group. It’s cool that everything up to and including bicycles are part of our big dumb American culture war. Hope everyone makes it okay.
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Wendigee posted:Is there a known option for a large head like mine? Your best best is to go to bike shop and try helmets on. Wear it for a few minutes as you walk around to see if any hotspots start to develop. Sizing and head shape can vary between brands, but also between different models within the same brand. I'm a pretty big dude with a big head and I actually wear Medium in Kask and Giro. PolishPandaBear fucked around with this message at 20:18 on Sep 26, 2021 |
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Sep 26, 2021 17:09
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All helmets for sale in the US (not on Amazon or whatever) are fine from a safety standpoint.
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okay thanks I'll go into my local shop this week and just see what is available and try them on.
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bicievino posted:All helmets for sale in the US (not on Amazon or whatever) are fine from a safety standpoint. I would like to specifically call out that there are a wide range of non-certified BMX helmets in the US that are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all cost. Video linked at specific timestamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH1VNa5-F9s&t=72s
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Wendigee posted:so i need some help picking out a bicycle helmet. Are there no bigger shops a drive away? My head is 7 5/8 and I wear a Kask Mojito XL, after trying on a bunch in shops. Most of the brands have an L or XL option, which can adjust to 61cm+ This is not an unusual size. Chainreactioncycles are good about returns and stock many brands. wooger fucked around with this message at 19:47 on Sep 26, 2021 |
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Sep 26, 2021 19:45
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Salt Fish posted:I would like to specifically call out that there are a wide range of non-certified BMX helmets in the US that are extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all cost. Video linked at specific timestamp: Well drat, that's news to me. Thanks.
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Slight correction on that one in that the triple 8 is definitely rated to EN 1078 and the British Standard which is: https://www.satra.com/spotlight/article.php?id=291 (That’s my helmet)
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Wendigee posted:so i need some help picking out a bicycle helmet. Bern makes XXL-XXXL helmets, the model is Brentwood. I mistakenly grabbed one. The label says that it is for 60.5 cm - 63.5 cm domes. Happy to sell it to you, too. (EN 1078 Certified) osker fucked around with this message at 21:09 on Sep 26, 2021 |
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Anyone ever had cramps on the inside of their thigh, knee to groin? I maybe didn’t drink enough water / electrolytes today, but only did 50ish miles, and it wasn’t hot. And it’s a weird muscle to have a cramp in, never happened before. Possible causes: - I spent some time commuting on my old bike, with temporary stock flat pedals. - I also moved my saddle on my main bike: forward, added a small downwards tilt, and raised it a little…
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Sep 26, 2021 22:05
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Yes. It could be from all of the reasons you put above, it could also be because you're getting older and stood up a bit weird on the pedals or tweaked something. I used to get the cramp you're describing while riding my motorbike if I made a sudden movement.
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I get odd cramps with the wrong shoes on flat pedals, shoes in the right position but feet inside them not.
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I had a good ride today. The ride itself was average, but I saw an old man in the last mile that I hadn't seen on the trails in months. I thought maybe he had died or something. There was another elderly man I'd see practically every weekend I rode for years, always slowly riding along with a faded purple shirt and faded chunky yellow helmet. I haven't seen him once this year. I hope I'm just not seeing him because he just got a new shirt and helmet as opposed to dying of covid or something.
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wooger posted:Anyone ever had cramps on the inside of their thigh, knee to groin? Cramps aren't real. I repeat this to myself whenever I cramp, and if I keep saying it they go away, so it must be true.
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i timed a ride up in the foothills perfectly today, set out right after a quick little drizzle and got 2 hours of sunshine before torrential rain. so satisfying. but then cruising home in the car the bikes got absolutely covered in road spray on the rear rack for like 45 mins. i guess it was time to clean up my bike but drat. still a great day.
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Seconding (thirding?) Giro for big ol domes. Also I just got a Smith for skateboarding that I like.
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