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Dstl1
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"Talkin Cycling on a Wednesday"


          

Yeah, I know...that's not a thing. Welp, it is today. We haven't had a cycling post in here in a good minute and in honor of one of my FAVORITE times of the year, The Tour de France, I thought I'd make one. One month, 21 stages, crashes, mechanical failures, sprint finishes, riders dropping out, teams imploding...just great drama. I love it. Shoutout to this man: https://twitter.com/lawsoncraddock?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Bruh crashed on Saturday...the first fucking day of the Tour. The result was a busted eye and a fractured clavicle. He got back on the bike and finished the stage: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/Houston-s-Lawson-Craddock-crashes-at-Tour-de-13056936.php

Being a Houston dude, he has pledged to donate to the Hurricane Harvey relief for every stage he can complete...and challenged others to do the same. He prolly finished Stage 1 on pure adrenaline, but after he woke up on that next morning, dude had to be in agony. He's currently riding in Stage 5 as I type this. I don't see it being humanly possible for him to finish the Tour. Certainly would be amazing, if he did. I can't even imagine how uncomfortable it is to support himself on the bars with that fracture. It's virtually impossible for him to get up and pedal, which means he has to stay in the saddle the entire time. Imagine riding 120 miles in the saddle the whole time, LOL...that's mind-boggling.

So...what's good? Y'all riding? New bikes? Repairs on old joints? Stories? Querstions? (c)my mother

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

  

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Talkin Cycling on a Wednesday [View all] , Dstl1, Wed Jul-11-18 07:55 AM
 
Subject Author Message Date ID
this fall
Jul 11th 2018
1
family, what's the science on losing parking?
Jul 11th 2018
2
major renovations in the building require the underground garage
Jul 11th 2018
5
Where are you riding from?
Jul 11th 2018
3
Arlington over near Ft.Myer...so only 5miles ...
Jul 11th 2018
6
Luckily the only deckless left now are Jump
Sep 13th 2018
82
      It's between a Big Dummy or a Benno Boost right now....
Sep 25th 2018
90
Really wanna start riding my bike to the train
Jul 11th 2018
4
fold-up bike?
Jul 11th 2018
7
Nah...I wish
Jul 11th 2018
11
      dont wish - fold ups are awful
Oct 22nd 2019
118
Locking skewers, a good U-Lock, and lock the back wheel and the frame
Sep 13th 2018
83
I copped a hybrid as a starter
Jul 11th 2018
8
What's REI's policy
Jul 11th 2018
21
      free tuneup in 1st 3 months after purchase
Jul 11th 2018
24
I just hope you guys don't wear those Tour De France outfits lol
Jul 11th 2018
9
what exactly are those? there's no tour specific "outfit"....
Jul 11th 2018
10
Lol you and I not know what I was making fun of
Jul 11th 2018
14
      exactly my point, but at least get it right if you trying to clown
Jul 11th 2018
17
a "kit"? hell yes if the ride is anything over 5 miles.
Jul 11th 2018
13
Lol what's wrong with 9 inch Nike compression shorts
Jul 11th 2018
15
because it's not about the outfit being tight.
Jul 11th 2018
19
      I get the whole padding thing
Jul 14th 2018
34
           I'm comfortable with my body.
Jul 16th 2018
45
basically
Jul 11th 2018
20
Tights? You realy don't want shit flapping around when you ride
Jul 11th 2018
23
wide variety of cycling gear...
Jul 11th 2018
25
I'm doing a two day 100 miles bike ride for charity MS
Jul 11th 2018
12
you can definitely get it done on a hybrid...
Jul 11th 2018
18
check the route/terrain...
Jul 11th 2018
26
      Yeah there are inclines, riding from Irvine to San Diego
Jul 11th 2018
27
i'm a novice
Jul 11th 2018
16
28 miles ain't no punk, though...that's good work for your first...
Jul 11th 2018
22
Those gnarly crashes...
Jul 11th 2018
28
It’s been 2 weeks since I’ve been on my baby
Jul 11th 2018
29
haven't taken my first ride yet this summer.
Jul 12th 2018
30
On a Schimano that I got for $800 off.
Jul 13th 2018
31
accessory talk?
Jul 14th 2018
32
I like those lights, simple, very bright and rechargeable...
Jul 14th 2018
37
not bad
Jul 15th 2018
39
Is Velosurance a scam?
Jul 14th 2018
33
sounds like you have a bike that's not the right size for your body fam
Jul 14th 2018
35
you either got the wrong size for your body, or you need a fit...
Jul 14th 2018
36
I have Velosurance...its backed by Markel Specialty Insurance...
Jul 14th 2018
38
Has anyone riden or tried REI's co-op bikes?
Jul 15th 2018
40
Or a Masi bike?
Jul 15th 2018
41
welp, first day didn't go like I'd hoped.
Jul 15th 2018
42
https://www.bikenashbar.com/SearchDisplay?advancedSearch=&pageView=g...
Jul 15th 2018
43
      thanks.
Jul 16th 2018
44
           options...
Jul 16th 2018
46
                got it.
Jul 16th 2018
50
I want an old Cannondale or Klein frame aluminum frame.
Jul 16th 2018
47
god bless you, you magnificent beast.
Jul 16th 2018
48
My DREAM dream is to find a 2010 Gary Fisher Cronus
Jul 16th 2018
51
I have a green trek frame in the basement RIGHT NOW
Jul 16th 2018
53
I've got an old GT frame...actually entire mtn bike..from mid 90's.
Jul 16th 2018
49
      I had a GT in the late 90's and it got stolen in Oakland.
Jul 16th 2018
52
Cracked my frame on my 2016 bike last weekend
Aug 03rd 2018
54
so the seat tube cracked where the front derailleur mounts to it?
Aug 03rd 2018
55
      The frame is alluminum
Aug 03rd 2018
57
           ah, ok...right where the seat tube welds to the bottom bracket...
Aug 03rd 2018
58
best pedals/shoes for a hybrid road/mountain bike?
Aug 03rd 2018
56
this is always difficult...
Sep 11th 2018
63
i use platforms and 510s
Sep 11th 2018
67
got a 40mile road ride in last weekend
Aug 03rd 2018
59
Did a NYC Century Ride yesterday.
Sep 10th 2018
60
congrats...
Sep 11th 2018
62
My current bike is about three weeks old
Sep 11th 2018
65
can you post the route?
Sep 11th 2018
68
      RE: can you post the route?
Sep 11th 2018
72
           HUH! Thats an interesting take on riding in NYC.
Sep 12th 2018
79
                You are welcome.
Sep 12th 2018
80
finally copped a new ride.
Sep 10th 2018
61
curious to know what the annual maintenance will cost for this...
Sep 11th 2018
64
guess I'll find out.
Sep 11th 2018
71
      i ride a mountain bike and the maintenence is easy
Sep 11th 2018
75
           I need to get a stand.
Sep 11th 2018
76
                they are AMAZING but can be a hassle
Sep 11th 2018
77
                     I'll have to remember this
Sep 12th 2018
78
                          before i got an air compressor/tank
Sep 12th 2018
81
get the fuck out. all that for under 2000?!
Sep 11th 2018
69
yeah, the price got me too.
Sep 11th 2018
73
damn, that's a helluva bike...
Sep 11th 2018
70
      thx.
Sep 11th 2018
74
This Giant E bike is really tickling my fancy
Sep 11th 2018
66
Studded Winter tires: Yay or Nay?
Sep 24th 2018
84
I ride year-round on continental/gatorskins...
Sep 24th 2018
85
      Gatorskins pretty much have no treading
Sep 25th 2018
87
           that's the best thing about Continental...
Sep 25th 2018
88
                I copped these
Dec 19th 2019
126
                     keep me posted...
Dec 19th 2019
135
So why you ain't show up your babes?
Sep 24th 2018
86
Mines:
Sep 25th 2018
91
[url=https://imgur.com/kuid428][img]http://i.imgur.com/kuid428.jpg[/img]...
Sep 25th 2018
93
Here's mine
Oct 22nd 2019
117
Benno
Sep 25th 2018
89
heavy.
Sep 25th 2018
92
      Purpose built.
Sep 25th 2018
94
      775 miles logged so far. Going back to non-electric is gonna be tough...
May 08th 2019
96
           care to expound on this review?..
May 22nd 2019
98
                My commute is only 12 miles round trip...but I have my daughter daily
May 22nd 2019
99
                     thanks for this info...
May 23rd 2019
100
Despite the negative experiences
May 08th 2019
95
just finished some maintenance on my bike
May 08th 2019
97
Did the NYC Century Ride yesterday.
Sep 09th 2019
101
The Tour De Bronx is coming up 10/27...
Sep 09th 2019
102
      I'm going to have to mull that over.
Sep 09th 2019
104
           you can take the train to the start of the Tour De Bronx...
Sep 09th 2019
105
                Normally, where are the pre-event
Sep 20th 2019
109
                     there's no pre-event...
Oct 09th 2019
114
                          What's your take
Oct 25th 2019
119
                               Rain + wind + hills = hazardous conditions...
Oct 25th 2019
120
dumped my bike Friday, back on it Monday
Sep 09th 2019
103
somehow it makes it worse when folks don't
Sep 09th 2019
106
      A couple people on the trail stopped while I was walking the bike
Sep 09th 2019
107
           similar.
Sep 09th 2019
108
Did my first century on Saturday, 5:56, 17.3 mph
Oct 06th 2019
110
congrats!..
Oct 09th 2019
113
      I’ve dedicated my rides to beating my dads PRs on Strava
Oct 12th 2019
116
Long Live CicLAvia
Oct 07th 2019
111
yeah man, my favorite route all through downtown!
Oct 12th 2019
115
Changed my tires from touring to CX
Oct 09th 2019
112
Doing my first duathlon on the 17th
Oct 28th 2019
121
Fck hills yo. Good luck though!
Oct 28th 2019
122
this sounds like fun.
Oct 29th 2019
123
Got my oldest (5) his first pedal bike
Dec 19th 2019
124
Always fun introducing children to cycling...
Dec 19th 2019
128
Also, working on a stupid fun gravel bike project.
Dec 19th 2019
125
Gates Carbon Belt drives anyone?
Dec 19th 2019
127
Get one. Can never have too many bikes:) I have 4 lol....
Dec 19th 2019
129
Pros vs Cons...
Dec 19th 2019
130
      I would list internal Hub as a plus. My IGH bike has been bombproof.
Dec 19th 2019
131
           All depends on the customer...
Dec 19th 2019
132
                RE: All depends on the customer...
Dec 19th 2019
133
                     Sounds like a perfect match for you...
Dec 19th 2019
134
                          To be clear
Dec 19th 2019
136
                               Given the amount that you bike...i'd advise looking into disc brakes
Dec 19th 2019
137
                               RE: Given the amount that you bike...i'd advise looking into disc brakes
Dec 19th 2019
139
                               Also...just because they don't actively stock, they could still likely o...
Dec 19th 2019
138
                               Not bad...
Dec 19th 2019
140
Signed up for my first race.
Jan 31st 2020
141
A new NYC based Century Ride
Mar 05th 2020
142
Up for the empty streets lockdown crew
Jun 24th 2020
143
Streets are packed here (DC & Arlington, VA)...Pandemic turned
Jun 24th 2020
144
Yeah, streets are packed here in LA too... just not with cars
Jun 24th 2020
145
More so than normal spring in DC?
Jun 25th 2020
150
      just seeing this reply lol...yeah it was BAD bad... getting back to norm...
Jan 22nd 2021
163
I am legend...
Jun 24th 2020
146
      I've been proud of the bicycling community
Jun 24th 2020
147
      Started in on restoration of a Bridgestone Mixte for my wife....
Jun 25th 2020
148
           Sounds like you have some painting to do, fam...
Jun 25th 2020
149
                I don’t think I have the skill/facilities to do it properly...
Jun 25th 2020
151
                     I was referring to hiring a professional lol...
Jun 26th 2020
152
                          COST?
Jun 26th 2020
153
                               Average is about $200...
Jun 27th 2020
154
                                    hmmm....I already got like $150 in parts on this joint...
Jun 27th 2020
155
                                         word...
Jun 27th 2020
156
Dixon's Bike Shop in Park Slope?
Jan 22nd 2021
157
IF you're looking for a black-owned shop in BK...
Jan 22nd 2021
158
      Thanks for the added shop.
Jan 22nd 2021
160
           would you consider building from scratch?
Jan 22nd 2021
161
           why you out here trying to murder this mans pockets??? lol....
Jan 22nd 2021
162
           lol...the thing about building is it can be as expensive as you want it ...
Jan 22nd 2021
164
                Exactly...
Jan 23rd 2021
165
           I don't have the skills, patience, or the tools to do this.
Jan 25th 2021
170
           I spoke with L yesterday (the shop is on hiatus)...
Jan 23rd 2021
166
                I figured something was wrong on Friday
Jan 25th 2021
167
                     damn...what kind is it??
Jan 25th 2021
168
                          RE: damn...what kind is it??
Jan 25th 2021
169
                               Damn, the ergonomics look...weird. What’s wrong
Jan 25th 2021
171
                                    The frame on my normal commuter bike is cracked.
Jan 27th 2021
172
                                         Oooooooooo.... yeah, we can't fix that lol..damn.
Jan 27th 2021
173
Moved to the semi sticks. Wanting a mountain bike for trails.
Jan 22nd 2021
159

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