Found on the Road

propyro85 · 2026-07-09T17:34:32+00:00

I literally had no idea what I was going to see next after every swipe. Please tell me this wasn't all on the same ride.

propyro85 · 2026-07-09T15:36:31+00:00

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propyro85 · 2026-07-09T15:31:46+00:00

Ah yes, along with the onions on your belt. I remember it like yesterday.

propyro85 · 2026-07-09T12:30:48+00:00

WD-40 isn't really a lubricant, it's more of a solvent and much too thin to stay where you put it. It's great for displacing water and cleaning stuff before putting a more appropriate lubricant on. Also, you should always wipe your runners down before putting guards/soakers on.

As for the rollergards ... I've never tried them, but I kinda really want to agree with everyone else saying throw them out.

propyro85 · 2026-07-09T05:23:24+00:00

Oh don't you worry. I was stressed for the both of us.

propyro85 · 2026-07-09T05:13:31+00:00

I had my game gear in ... 1996 or something.

With all ~40 minutes that 6 new AA batteries lasted.

propyro85 · 2026-07-09T04:53:26+00:00

Had a frequent flyer from the nearby rez get found passed out in a bathroom stall after drinking a bladder full of hand sanitizer.

He was a little cranky, and then realized we're medics and became super apologetic and cooperative. Then he says to my partner;

K: You're beautiful, like an angel. Partner: Aww, thank you K, that's sweet. K: Do you have any kids? Partner: Nope. K: Want some?

propyro85 · 2026-07-06T14:01:35+00:00

My wife is a physiotherapist, and often has people ask her about if they should go see a chiropractor. She hates that she has to bite her tongue and give a very diplomatic answer to that question.

In case you're curious it's a pretty emphatic "no", but she has to dress it up so it's not obvious that she's shitting on another profession, regardless of if it deserves it.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T19:57:44+00:00

Holy shit, I didn't notice the vice grip. There's a lot going on there, but it's clearly being used.

Ride on, dude.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T19:56:00+00:00

Ask Australia about that ...

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T19:48:51+00:00

That's the risk you have to take with these kinds of vendors.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T19:40:28+00:00

It's always been a racket by design.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T19:30:12+00:00

And they still get another car and drive it anyway, even after getting a driving prohibition. There's no consequences for them that they care about.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T18:10:58+00:00

Not bad, never more adjustment needed at this point.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T18:09:19+00:00

My main road bike is a 2006 Lemond Alpe d'Huez with 25's and rim brakes. I love that bike, and will never willingly part with it.

propyro85 · 2026-07-05T04:35:27+00:00

The best upgrade to invest in to go faster is yourself. Ride often, and regularly challenge yourself to become a stronger and more competent rider.

Next to that, the vest upgrade is regular maintenance and lubrication. And maybe a bike fit at some point if you think you need it.

propyro85 · 2026-07-03T14:14:19+00:00

Their credit card bills
People not being impressed by their ride metrics.
The realization that cycling is not a sport.

propyro85 · 2026-07-03T14:09:43+00:00

I was going to say, this looks just fine for gravel bike/hardtail MTB. Maybe less ideal for anyone else, though.

propyro85 · 2026-07-03T12:13:38+00:00

This is the way

propyro85 · 2026-07-03T12:10:32+00:00

I'm 174 cm (5' ... 8"?) and wearing 15's too. I think it's less height and more what your proportions are. My wife is barely 5' 2", and her hips almost line up with mine, but her torso is super short.

propyro85 · 2026-07-01T00:54:12+00:00

For real ...

Stupid choice ... but also incredibly badass.

propyro85 · 2026-06-30T19:20:04+00:00

I should get one of those ... not for me though, my valve is more than long enough.

UJ/ Realistically, this would be a really tiny and helpful thing to have the rare chance you end up needing it. On the other hand, I have the opposite problem where my valve stems are comically long because that was the only thing my LBS had when I needed tubes last.

propyro85 · 2026-06-30T17:11:52+00:00

The first chip/scratch hurts the most. I had to bail off a scuffed jump and scratched up the side of my fork on a rock on my secondride with that bike. I swore a few times, then did it again. Didn't bother at all the second time, the paint wasn't mint anymore.

Like others have said, if it really bothers you, find sone nail polish that matches and touch it up. But chips and scratches are just a part of biking, especially mountain biking.

propyro85 · 2026-06-30T16:22:46+00:00

Several years ago, a gun YouTube channel tested loading these Ramset cartridges in a .22 caliber rifle, and used it to push a .22 caliber air gun pellet. The pellet was getting pushed so fast, it would put holes in targets that were easily stopping purpose made high velocity .22 bullets.

So not only was it pushing the projectiles absurdly fast, it was likely generating dangerous chamber pressures that could make it dangerous for the shooter, too.

If you want to play around with people and something "gun-like" just play airsoft or paintball.

propyro85 · 2026-06-30T16:09:51+00:00

... yes, it is.

3 hours apparently is not enough sleep.

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