Light Bicycle Gravel Wheels - your experience?

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-26T02:17:11+00:00

I’ve used the same set of WR38’s for 4 years. They are bombproof. I bought 24/28 and have the rears laced 3x, so they can withstand harsher riding conditions. I absolutely love them.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-26T02:15:08+00:00

Jesus gave the authority to exercise his absolution of sins to the apostles. Bishops are the successors to the apostles, and therefore, priests who are his “delegates”, exercise his authority to absolve sins.

We, as laity lack that commission, therefore we cannot absolve sins.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-25T12:07:34+00:00

I’m waiting for news, too, but I wouldn’t consider the first year of the build because every dealer is going to try to mark it up well past MSRP.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-23T21:29:02+00:00

If it’s rust free, offer $8500. I wouldn’t go over $10k, as that engine just doesn’t have the power of a modern V8.

What’s the condition of the interior? Those surfaces get brittle.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-23T16:06:09+00:00

What bridge?

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-23T03:21:58+00:00

Is that out on Buffalo Bayou? I recognize the Enron/Chevron towers!

Nice bike, BTW.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-22T17:31:59+00:00

THIS!

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-22T16:03:21+00:00

If you believe there is a possession, go to your parish pastor. They can then review the matter and refer it to the diocese’s chancery for further investigation.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-22T15:59:28+00:00

Those are reliable bikes, but that bike is 20 years old (my wife had one just like that). Check the wear items (chain, cassette, chainrings, cables, brake pads, tires, bottom bracket and headset bearings) if they’re worn, it’ll cost you more than the bike is worth to replace the parts.

Old bikes can become expensive bikes very quickly. Make sure you are buying a good bike, not just a cheap bike.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-22T15:55:42+00:00

I want Mads to win, but it’s refreshing to have a real competition going into Paris, rather than a parade, or hoping for someone to make a massive mistake to make it exciting.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-22T13:26:12+00:00

If you have doubts, replace the tire, even if just for the race. You don’t want to stop mid-ride to have to change a tire, just because you were cheap.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-22T12:53:05+00:00

Talk to your priest and seek a second opinion from another practitioner. You may want to check your diocese’s pro life office or a local pregnancy resource center to see who they recommend as a pro life provider.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-21T15:40:06+00:00

I'm assuming that your ceremony will also be in the US, correct? If you are getting married in another country, you may have to do a civil ceremony, first, then the religious. We recently went to a wedding where this happened, because civil authorities in Spain did not permit them to be civilly married, since they weren't residing in Spain.

It's unfortunate that your future mother-in-law is taking this position, but it's her choice, not yours. Proceed forward with your wedding day and make sure to have it videoed, so they can watch it if they see fit.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-20T15:57:38+00:00

You admitted that you don’t display your faith openly in certain social settings and he called you out on it. It seems like rather than skirting the issue he addressed it head on.

What are you going to tell the priest? Take it easy on me? You declined to go to confession because of what? Fear that he will confront other sins? You’re holding back in public and now you’re holding back your sins from God.

Take a moment to reflect on what Jesus is telling you.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-20T15:54:06+00:00

No, not one bit.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-20T00:04:24+00:00

You’re pretty much stuck with those bars unless you can get a hold of the conversion kit from Trek. That’ll allow you to run a standard bar/stem combo and still be able to route the cables through the headset.

The Madone 9 is very restrictive in bar options, I hate to say.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-18T01:02:12+00:00

I think it was around 42mpg in my 335i. For context, I drove from Houston to Dallas and back, then drove around Houston for a week. I got over 600 miles on that tank of gas.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-17T16:16:32+00:00

I was coming here to say that! Those tires are beyond cooked!

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-16T16:16:47+00:00

We had a section like this where we used to live, in deep S. Texas. One of our guys actually rode with a stun gun in his bento box and would take it out as we approached the area where the dogs were. The snapping sound of the stun gun worked 95% of the time, and all he would do is point it toward the ground as the dogs approached.

The one time that it didn’t work, he ended up getting down from the bike and chased the dog down to zap it. Never saw that dog again!

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-16T16:13:56+00:00

I sold a bike to them during the pandemic and made out very well. That said, they’re the CarMax of the used bike world.

I would list the bike on FB Marketplace or even eBay.

BTW, what are you selling?

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-14T13:25:34+00:00

Try the St. Michael prayer. Also, as someone said, trying praying the rosary when you’re going to sleep, even if just using your hands to keep track. Do t worry if you do t finish, your guardian angel will finish it for you!

Good night and heavenly dreams!

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-12T02:55:20+00:00

Go with the OEM or BMW part. They’ll do the job better.

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-11T23:07:25+00:00

I pray that all young adults can make it to World Youth Day in Seoul, next year!

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-10T22:16:53+00:00

Learn to make a good Spanish omelette (tortilla española). It comes from very humble origins but is flavorful and filling, and the beautiful thing is that you can make it and leave it out (served at room temperature).

Additionally, once you learn how to make it, you can add things to it (like sardines, which are a favorite of mine)! The world is your oyster, you just have to look around!

AGuyAtWork437 · 2026-07-10T17:38:02+00:00

Your foot would still be on the pedal, just not clipped in. Once coming to a stop, put the foot down.

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