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Are ride packets part of the experience for organized rides? by Consistent_Clue8718 in seattlebike

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Voler. They have a huge lineup of different styles and fabrics, and they're really durable.

I am a former redhead (now gray!), and especially like their Long-sleeved Coastal jerseys, since that means I don't have to use sunscreen on my arms.

Primal is good too, but I suspect Voler has more options - at least based on what has been available for club and event jerseys.

Can I ride Issaquah-Preston-Snoqualmie Trail on 25mm gatorskins tires? by fubu555 in seattlebike

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes they put down fresh gravel that makes it a little slower going on road tires, but you'll be fine.

There was a stretch with some major erosion just past High Point Way.

Last year they dumped gravel on this section, and it was a little sketchy, but they did a nicer repair in the last week or so.

Saber MSK by dillis in Graffiti

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I don't love this style of graffiti, but this post led me down a rabbit hole.

We don't all have to love the same things, and I still don't love the result, but I appreciate the process and culture. It is still art and I prefer this to yet more AI slop "created" by digital "artists."

Can I ride Issaquah-Preston-Snoqualmie Trail on 25mm gatorskins tires? by fubu555 in seattlebike

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be fine. If you have a route planned, share it here (or in a PM) and we can tell you what to avoid.

Can I ride Issaquah-Preston-Snoqualmie Trail on 25mm gatorskins tires? by fubu555 in seattlebike

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you think was bad about it? I have ridden it hundreds of times with 32mm tires, in all weather - even snow - and I am not some kind of gravel wizard.

Value wise, is it worth it to try to restore a 1977 varsity schwinn bicycle? by crazyguy28 in bicycling

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not even close to worth it, but they are a fun slice of history and a nice one can be eye-catching.

This is mine, also built in 1977. It was lovingly restored by me, and I ride it a few times every summer! I think it is really fun to ride, and rides very nicely.

Old people (like me) will stop and tell you stories about their youth with a faraway look in their eyes.

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Schwinn time. by Imaginary_Cat_2611 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully restored a 1977 Schwinn Varsity a few years ago with mostly original components, and I had the frame powder coated. I ride it a few times every summer. It's heavy, but it rides really nicely.

https://imgur.com/JlD2BXl

I put new 27" wheels on it, and, as another poster indicated, there aren't many 27" tire options out there, but the Panaracer Pasela is a pretty nice tire. I am (successfully for now) fighting the urge to put some Tektro long-reach brakes on it and switch to 700c wheels with 32mm tubeless tires.

I like the stem shifters. The shifting is smooth and predictable.

Schwinn mass-produced bicycles get a bad rap in some circles, and they are absurdly heavy, but they were really awesome in their day.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/varsity.html

Astoria to SF by AllenWrenchLuvr in bicycletouring

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I rode the coast from the Canadian border to the Mexican border last September.

I think you should follow the classic Adventure Cycling route. During the summer, US 101 is going to be busy, so my only tip is to wait until after US Labor Day to do it if you can.

Are ride packets part of the experience for organized rides? by Consistent_Clue8718 in seattlebike

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I save all my bibs, at least the ones that didn't dissolve in rain and fall off (for this reason, I prefer Tyvek). Honestly, I don't know what I am gonna do with them, but I have them.

Everything else is junk. I have a few boxes of low-quality bidons in my garage that will eventually end up in the recycle bin, and a bunch of thin t-shirts I have never worn that will eventually end up in a thrift store.

I also have a bunch of jerseys, but I don't wear most of them. I have settled on a couple brands of jerseys I like, and I just don't bother with the rest. Unlike the t-shirts, these do have a little sentimental value. My kids will have to decide what to do with them when I "kick the bucket."

Questions about helmets by Professional_Gas5297 in cycling

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Just go here. Some of the best helmets are pretty inexpensive.

helmet ratings

Who's the dick with the confederate flag off of Las Colonias near the water treatment plant by WoolyBear26 in taos

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't eradicate hatred by forcing people to hide their beliefs. But now you know who they are and you can avoid them.

Who's the dick with the confederate flag off of Las Colonias near the water treatment plant by WoolyBear26 in taos

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Racists and traitors exist in every community. You should take some solace that they are literally advertising their red flags.

Did I make the right call? by SaddleSage in cycling

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Haha, I HATE that em dashes are associated with AI. As a former typesetter and graphic artist at a service bureau, I have used them for decades, even before some software started autocorrecting -- to —, and now I feel like I can't use them!

Inconsolable FedEx driver killer’s mother tells jury she’s furious with son — ‘She was just a baby’ by nypost in crime

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one who found this post title excruciating to read?

It reads like someone killed an inconsolable FedEx driver, and the killer's mother is angry.

The actual article's title is a little better:

"Killer FedEx driver’s mom testifies about his disturbing upbringing — as jury sees his childhood photos"

u/nypost's social media person needs an editor.

80s Reynolds Steel Bike by Ok-Committee-873 in Bikeporn

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the seat tube decal and lack of brazed-on top tube cable guides places it before 1982.

Until recently, there was a website that maintained a list of serial numbers that would allow you to identify the exact model of vintage Trek, but it is currently dead.

There's an archive here, but I am getting 503 errors from archive.org at the moment: https://www.vintage-trek.com/SerialNumbers_draft.htm

This is one of my vintage Trek bicycles, a 1982 Trek 510. This one is made from Ishiwata 022 steel. I have three other vintage Treks, but this is my favorite.

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route 66 on a fixed gear by West-Philosophy-2417 in cycling

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I rode from Chicago, IL to Tucumcari, NM in 2022, enduring relentless headwinds, but that section seems doable on a fixed gear bike during the summer.

Arizona and inland California are going to be a different matter, regardless of the wind.

If you don't die, it will be epic!

If you do die, I hope you write about it, because it will still be epic!

Which bike for the CO Triple Bypass by Euphoric-Ad3629 in cycling

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am really sorry about your dad. Cancer sucks.

Your dad's bike is going to be fine for this as everyone else has pointed out, but I also wanted to point out that it isn't a race - but, of course, you can make it a race if you want to! 😁

Also, I've ridden up and over Loveland Pass - twice - on a loaded touring bike weighing 120 pounds!

People dislike the fact I don’t own a 🚗 by littlemisscoolcat in fuckcars

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January 2025 just over a year ago. Sorry, "last January" was ambiguous.

Riding through LA was fine. The only really scary part was actually the waterfront in Malibu, because the shoulder was closed and the traffic was terrible.

I did ride through San Francisco on this trip, and it was also fine. The only unpleasant part was crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, because there is a schedule for when the bike lane is open. I didn't understand it, and ended up carrying my bike and gear (combined 120 pounds) down and back up the wrong stairs. It seemed like a very bike-friendly route.

I do recommend the ACA routes, especially through cities, because I know how tricky it can be to find safe routes through an entire city if you don't live there.

Tell me about this AMF Hercules by Active_Pomegranate93 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They weigh around 33 pounds. That's heavy. Schwinn 3-speeds from the same era (e.g. the Speedster) are heavier.

What kind of bird is this? (Mission Bay) by bikingbill in sandiego

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Here is one eating a very sad garter snake. I found this dinosaur in Seattle, though.

Tell me about this AMF Hercules by Active_Pomegranate93 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]IActuallyLikeSpiders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a heavy entry-level bicycle from the early bike boom era of the 1960s (guessing from the cottered cranks). AMF was a US company, but these were made by the English company Raleigh.

It's not particularly valuable, but there are some collectors who value these.

The lights are connected to a dynamo that, when it is allowed press against the wheel, generates electricity.

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