tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post4239725170831390758..comments2024-03-27T07:25:55.115-04:00Comments on Bike Snob NYC: BSNYC Friday No Quiz!BikeSnobNYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-20932622123294642052019-06-09T22:21:09.305-04:002019-06-09T22:21:09.305-04:00Does anyone know of an aluminum road frame made fo...Does anyone know of an aluminum road frame made for medium-reach sidepull brakes?Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306699200808452058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-92137830543828603102017-12-04T13:41:22.713-05:002017-12-04T13:41:22.713-05:00Sorry I'm late - I was making eye contact with...Sorry I'm late - I was making eye contact with a driverless car<br /><br />On bike clothing - as with life, generalities are bullshit. 90% of my riding is utilitarian - mostly commuting with a few errands sprinkled in - When it's warm enough for shorts I go lycra for all types of rides because my gene pool involves large thighs, so the silly form-fitting clothes are more comfortable. <br /> I'd prefer to be more comfortable in non-lycra shorts because lycra shorts look ridiculous, but they are more comfortable and I generally don't care what I look like so I wear the clown clothes (and slip on some MTN bike shorts before parading through my place of employ on the way to the shower)JLRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-6645843282190084182017-12-04T13:29:27.691-05:002017-12-04T13:29:27.691-05:00My dog informs me that "no shirt, no shoes, n...My dog informs me that "no shirt, no shoes, no Cervelo" is a thing.<br /><br />I didn't ask him what kind of thing. leroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489096287266831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-83887719442398735242017-12-04T08:53:50.437-05:002017-12-04T08:53:50.437-05:00"Riding with no underpants, in tights, with s..."Riding with no underpants, in tights, with shaved legs is a sexual orientation I don't subscribe to."<br /><br /><br />But what if you meet somebody special at the coffee shop, and you two hit it off?<br /><br />N/Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710395292374599493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-52246176420110060652017-12-03T20:40:05.123-05:002017-12-03T20:40:05.123-05:00Riding with no underpants, in tights, with shaved ...Riding with no underpants, in tights, with shaved legs is a sexual orientation I don't subscribe to.<br /><br />Also I don't shart on hard ascents so don't need sewn in diapers either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-37865255006672278692017-12-03T17:00:06.494-05:002017-12-03T17:00:06.494-05:00Horses are dumb as shit. Just the most brain-dead...Horses are dumb as shit. Just the most brain-dead animals that will, if allowed, simply kill themselves out of stupidity. They will eat themselves to death or drink themselves to death on occasion.<br /><br />No animal should be that big and be that stupid, but they are. <br /><br />It's actually totally reasonable to believe that they could be spooked much more easily from bicycles then cars because once they get used to being around automobiles they can hear them coming. But with bicycles being nearly silent having something rushing up from behind would trigger their instincts. <br /><br />Mind you these are animals so stupid that the cripple and kill people because they forget somebody is there once that person wonders around behind them and leaves the horse's peripheral vision... and then one the person touches them or the horse turns it's head and notice somebody behind them they get surprised and kick backwards at them. Happens all the time.<br /><br /><br />This is something that could be fixed by having bicyclists have a jingle bell or some other noise maker, probably. And will have the same issue with electric cars.naternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-71263403630321388412017-12-03T13:14:31.373-05:002017-12-03T13:14:31.373-05:00Bill Dennison,
I emailed them about it and they s...Bill Dennison,<br /><br />I emailed them about it and they said rhey're reviewing the policy this fall and have placed a bike rack near the parking lot. Hopefully they're coming around.<br /><br />--Wildcat Etc.BikeSnobNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-61732111797679604412017-12-03T12:25:50.913-05:002017-12-03T12:25:50.913-05:00I am always blown away by the internet’s unsolicit...I am always blown away by the internet’s unsolicited advice. Anonymous unsolicited advice is just the best kind. Why would Snob need a different all around bike? The Milwaukee is perfect for his paved preferences, and the newly Jonesed Marin is a fine all rounder for dirt and mixed terrain. And tires, FFS people, the new/old preference for wide rims is not a critical need. Mtb XC folk rode 50mm or bigger tires on 13mm rims for at least a decade, and most did not die in horrible tire accidents. I rode cut down Bonty Mavics and panaracer Smokes hard and clumsy-like for probably 8 years. A narrow rim might need a couple extra psi, otherwise go ride ya bike.Pist Offnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-70112265402167953362017-12-03T11:43:47.131-05:002017-12-03T11:43:47.131-05:00Re: Stone Barn-
We - members of the Yonkers Bike ...Re: Stone Barn- <br />We - members of the Yonkers Bike Club - have been riding to the Stone Barn for several years and have regularly argued with them about their absurd bike policies - "cars allowed but bikes may scare the horses." What horses! We're scarier than cars?? We met with their site manager to tell them how ridiculous the policy is. Got no results - so yes - we also ignore the rule and ride to the cafe and parking lot. We encourage others to to do likewise if they visit this hip farm-to-table cafe/restaurant (if you have the cash to burn). Perhaps the environmental advantages of bikes over cars - duh!! - will finally kick in with these fancy gentleman farmers.<br />Bill D.Bill Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446133688417756985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-41142418602343323462017-12-03T09:36:18.237-05:002017-12-03T09:36:18.237-05:00For clothing, to me, length of time on the bike ma...For clothing, to me, length of time on the bike makes all the difference. Plooting around town for 30-60 minutes, "regular" clothes are just fine. Hitting the countryside for 2-6 hours, I like padded shorts and a jersey with pockets so I can carry stuff.<br /><br />But even on the short rides, a seam up the ass from jeans and a cotton top just plain suck. Wet cotton takes too long to dry. Whereas a wool tee can readily be found on the cheap from Sierra Trading Post, Steep & Cheap and other non-Rapha outlets.<br /><br />btw, what's with your weird obsession with Rapha?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436496434146789718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-90428979419542648932017-12-03T08:53:33.331-05:002017-12-03T08:53:33.331-05:00Wildcat, based on your preferences for your steel ...Wildcat, based on your preferences for your steel Milwaukee with wide tires and your Marin with Jones bars, I think you should test a rando bike with fat Compass tires (maybe <a href="http://coastcycles.nyc/#intro" rel="nofollow">Johnny Coast</a> could set you up with something) and a Rivendell build like an Appaloosa or Cheviot with fenders and a front basket. Those types of bikes function very well as all-rounders, especially when equipped with lights and a generator hub. And compared to the Renovo you’re currently testing, either would be a bargain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-71766247247439257092017-12-03T06:13:31.037-05:002017-12-03T06:13:31.037-05:00Is it a good idea to go commando?Is it a good idea to go commando?bad boy of the southnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-35854479410576643042017-12-03T00:47:50.692-05:002017-12-03T00:47:50.692-05:00Janine- If you like 'dying on the mountain'...Janine- If you like 'dying on the mountain' non-fiction, try some old time 'freezing in the Yukon' fiction:<br /><br /><a href="https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/to-build-a-fire.pdf" rel="nofollow"> To Build a Fire, by Jack London </a><br /><br />Snob- cxp 33's rule. Hard to find, but worth it, especially with 36 spokes.dopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-11474568775405726062017-12-02T21:12:47.481-05:002017-12-02T21:12:47.481-05:00for your safety, you are not allowed to walk on th...for your safety, you are not allowed to walk on the grounds.Lisa Hyundainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-85112901837829059192017-12-02T21:02:53.396-05:002017-12-02T21:02:53.396-05:00Schwalbe tires would not be happy on 14mm rims (ac...Schwalbe tires would not be happy on 14mm rims (according to Schwalbe), but they have weird tire widths. Not sure how it translates to other brands.<br /><br />https://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/tire_dimensions (tab - "Which tire fits which rim?")Olle Nilssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236927144158018880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-35104924524818341972017-12-02T19:53:47.430-05:002017-12-02T19:53:47.430-05:00Huh? What?Huh? What?Old Timernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-68606987291257322222017-12-02T18:37:39.696-05:002017-12-02T18:37:39.696-05:00I asked my dog to stop riding in his regular clot...I asked my dog to stop riding in his <a href="%E2%80%9Ctwitter.com/leroys_dog/status/937088524318363649%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow"> regular clothes</a> because the dry cleaning bills were adding up.<br /><br />Ride regular all!leroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489096287266831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-30329534691454771412017-12-02T16:26:56.552-05:002017-12-02T16:26:56.552-05:00In that case - a fine choice. Not that i really ca...In that case - a fine choice. Not that i really care anyways.* Similarly I have knobbly quasi-rubberthings by WTB in 40mm adorning my precambrian era Open Pros on my all-weather drop-barred chunkybike, and by all accounts I should also not be alive by now.<br /><br />*this is not actually truekev (hamster)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-48390618263308528432017-12-02T12:01:52.445-05:002017-12-02T12:01:52.445-05:00kevin the hamster,
They are CXP33s which is 10 mo...kevin the hamster,<br /><br />They are CXP33s which is 10 more than CXP22 so I think I'm safe.<br /><br />--Wildcat Etc.BikeSnobNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-77498236709575799302017-12-02T11:42:30.077-05:002017-12-02T11:42:30.077-05:0035mm tyres with 14mm internal width rims?(That of ...35mm tyres with 14mm internal width rims?(That of those Mayvic CPx22 rimes that your 'walkee is sportin') Are you INSANE? Such disregard for descriptions of light-bulbs, snakes and whatnot can only lead to certain DETH. <br /><br />PS What pressure you..... Oh never mind.kevin the hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-21617058540927212402017-12-02T11:20:04.810-05:002017-12-02T11:20:04.810-05:00I need to tuck both pant legs into my socks to rid...I need to tuck both pant legs into my socks to ride, because of the pretty wide tires (2.35"). I leave 'em like that all day and pretend it's a fashion statement. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000742050625709410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-88196326678258893882017-12-02T10:53:11.384-05:002017-12-02T10:53:11.384-05:00Tips on setting up your Jones bar. You want your ...Tips on setting up your Jones bar. You want your hands to rest naturally on the rear part of the grip. That way you take advantage of the most outstanding feature of these bars, the width. Choose the right length stem to achieve this. Position the brake lever so that you can keep your hands on the rear half of the grip while braking. I don't agree with Jeff on the stubby stem. Having your hands on the crossbar is a lousy place to be, too narrow there, unstable.George Krpanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809347765487363066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-33146584287032568252017-12-02T10:44:23.657-05:002017-12-02T10:44:23.657-05:00I wore lycra for 20 years but haven't for the ...<br />I wore lycra for 20 years but haven't for the last 10. Denim shorts and polyester shirts, Champion C9, poor man's Patagonia.<br /><br />How come I can't access the comments on the Outside site?<br /><br />George Krpanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809347765487363066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-23152739137508718162017-12-01T22:58:07.699-05:002017-12-01T22:58:07.699-05:00One wears underwear with jeans?One wears underwear with jeans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-37839017488347050912017-12-01T21:15:55.143-05:002017-12-01T21:15:55.143-05:00When wearing loose pants, you need to take precaut...When wearing loose pants, you need to take precautions or your cuffs can get caught on a chainring. I typically tuck my right pant cuff into my socks - quick, lightweight, and simple. My dad used a springy steel pant cuff clip. If you have long shoelaces, you need to take precautions with them, too. ... Or you can get a bike with a chain guard.<br /><br />For extensive discussion of bike clothing, from a woman's perspective, see the Lovely Bicycle blog: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/search/label/clothingPaul Heckbertnoreply@blogger.com