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I know 2 folks that broke Gary Fisher 29er (aka Trek) frames, which were replaced by Trek. (I suspect it was a known design flaw, hence "no questions asked".) Of course, Trek/GF's frame warranty policies are now noticeably more restrictive (several MTB models are now excluded). The problem is, I don't know that many…

You have a gullet of steel!

On the Trek example, the top tube and seat tube were different by 5mm or less (<1%) - that's tiny. The reach was 2%. I was surprised at the difference in head tube length, though - which affects the rider "uprightness" by a noticeable amount. Of course, numbers are numbers. If the women's bike fits better, then it's the…

Agreed. Some women's bikes are different, but some are not. I guess I was just trying to make the point that the "women's" label isn't a guarantee that it's been re-engineered. And if they don't have the women's model in the right size in stock (or it's more expensive that what someone hoped to spend), it's worth checking…

^^^ THIS! ^^^ Made me snortle. :laugh:

^^^ ?!?!? Just got back from a hoity-toity outdoor art fair. The $$$ they were asking for hand-painted anything was kinda nuts! Yeah, yeah, folks. You're artistes. I get it. Afterwards, I visited to the nearby hipster urban LBS having a huge sale. They had an 80's every-color-neon-spackled god-knows-what frame hanging from…

Mat-based pilates. It incorporates several core exercises. There are some decent pilates workout DVDs out there, too.

But, for sure, the best bike is the one that makes you happy and want to ride... Read over the last post and realize I sounded "pushy" - sorry! :flowerforyou:

Cyclocross ("cross" for short, sometimes "XC") is style of endurance racing that's done on "mild" off-road courses. The course is usually mapped out in grassy fields with some hills and possibly pavement, gravel, dirt, mud, snow, sand, and water. And obstacles. To handle this terrain and abuse, cross bikes are sturdier…

A Costco-sized bag of salt & pepper pistachios. You'd think the shells would slow me down, but nope. I chased it with nearly a gallon of water to cope with all the salt. Not allowed to have pistachios in the house anymore.

Yoga-wise, I suggest Kate Potter's Namaste Yoga, Season 1 or 2. They're actually episodes from an amazing (and sadly now-defunct) TV series on (likewise defunct) FitTV. It's $50 for a complete season DVD, but you get 13 different stunning yoga episodes. One season would keep you in vinyasa-style asanas well into next year.

I have red caps on my Michelins, because they look damn hot with my Fulcrum Zeros. I also run alloy cages on my full-on carbon race rig... because I enjoy a little irony. I'm constantly surrounded by people who take this pursuit way too seriously. I met a young lady riding a bike festooned with celeste tape, cages,…

^^^ agree! ^^^ I meet some many women who think women-specific is the law... or that the shift levers or gearing or crank lengths are somehow different (those are industry standard and not women's specific). Saddles - yes. Everything else is pretty much the same. I think companies like Trek have done too good a job…

New bike shopping can be fun. Wear something sporty (at least something that won't cause you to catch a pant leg or flash anyone) and test ride the heck out of a bunch of bikes. And if you see a men's model that turns you on, go for it. No rules saying women have to ride pink or baby blue women's bikes (unless you are…

Thanks for sharing!

Dust off the agonizingly fabulous supple black leather stiletto boots that have been perched upon a shelf in my walk-in closet for the last 2+ years (damn ham hock calves... mutters to herself...)

You wouldn't lie to me, would you???

I want to live a (much) long(er), healthy life. (Both parents died too early from heart disease & stroke.)

dead serious

Shawshank Redemption. Forrest Gump. Castaway. When I don't feel like getting dragged thru the full range of emotions by big epics (see above), I go for something soft & fluffy like Amelie.

This list makes me wanna dig out my childhood favorites circa 1980-1987. Sadly, I have them all on DVD (RIP Betamax). - Xanadu (ONJ & disco rollerskating, say no more.) - Princess Bride ("As you wish…") - Legend (before Tom Cruise crossed over to the dark side...) - Labyrinth (Bowie being, well, Bowie… now that I think…

To TheBigYin: Pshah. Dost thou need to be so matchy matchy on the tape/saddle/tyres/cages/bags/cables/wire crimps/etc? Methinks not. I say flaunt convention. Edited cuz I clearly am too dunderheaded to quote properly.

Impulsed a new Twin Six jersey & matching socks to replace the woolies that were cut off in the ambulance. (Freshly broke my leg on the MTB. Just won my first Cat 3 race, so 'natch I thought I could out-ride the Cat 1's. Ah, unchecked arrogance.) I *want* a full carbon hardtail 29er, so I never have to get back on my alloy…

Cycling is great for the legs. If you bike regularly and incorporate increased speed & resistance, you'll develop very strong (developed) quads and calves. If your body fat is low, you might even develop "cut" lines, which is awesome. If you are concerned about your knees (and many cyclists are! lots of people turn to…

Me, too! Add me in the pile for 20#.

Well, here goes... Here are my (humble and decidedly non-scientific) suggestions for combating any specific food addiction: 1) if you absolutely must have bread in the house for others, ask them to put it out of sight. You don't need to be tormented with the temptation. Explain to them how much their support will help you…

Did you happen to weigh your self the day or so prior to being casted? (Call it your "day 0 pre-cast" weight.) If yes, now take your "day 1 w/cast" weight and subtract the difference (say it's 3 lbs). As long as have that same cast, continually subtract the same "difference" weight. Or just go with your cast weight and…

Sorry. Seat post shocks are officially called "suspension seat posts" :smile:

I got my first bike as an adult when I was 260-Ish pounds. I went with an aluminum frame hybrid bike with a seat post shock (cushions the bum), a fork shock (softens the impact from the front), and some beefy rims. (I now custom build wheels and learned that materials & spoke counts do matter). The bike, as sold stock,…

^^^ oh, so THIS ! ^^^