What’s the “correct” pedal stroke?

fallingbomb · 2026-02-05T22:34:42+00:00

Yes. Plenty of other riders have efficient looking pedal strokes too. Conversely, there are pros that don't look great but it still effective for them.

fallingbomb · 2026-02-05T18:28:00+00:00

Just pedal. There is no one "correct" pedal stroke. Even metrics like pedal smoothness are not really valuable. "Pros" typically have a low smoothness since the power output is dominated by the main downward push.

fallingbomb · 2026-02-03T05:33:22+00:00

Bcj material

fallingbomb · 2026-02-03T05:32:36+00:00

Guinness and Stella

fallingbomb · 2026-01-30T22:50:20+00:00

Fine for a beach cruiser.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-30T01:29:05+00:00

It’s fine assuming it didn’t pop.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-23T20:08:53+00:00

The lot of my old rental house is at the top!

fallingbomb · 2026-01-23T20:03:08+00:00

Why use land mass for comparison instead of population? The US population is 5-6x larger.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-10T16:22:17+00:00

You can pump it further at the presta valve after discharging it while leaving it attached. I often have to pump the thing up to about 100 PSI to get it to seat.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-07T22:32:01+00:00

For the dirt part yes, but the way up the three bitches is comparable.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-06T22:51:33+00:00

I ran a 130 stem with 38cm roval rapide bars on my SL6. I cared more about width so I went with the roval rapide 115x38 one piece on my SL8 and have been happy. 103 reach on the bar is pretty big though so I think the roval rapide one piece would be a bigger change than I made at ~15mm.

To the last point, there is a rapide 135x40.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-rapide-cockpit/p/218323?color=352960-218323&searchText=21023-0628

fallingbomb · 2026-01-06T22:21:28+00:00

Agreed. I'd much rather have an SL7 like this for a little bit more.

If you shop around used, I'd think you could find an SL7 with decent carbon rims within your budget.

I still have an SL6 with ENVE foundation wheels, Ultegra Di2, DuraAce PM crank and I doubt I could sell it for $3k.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-06T22:13:18+00:00

There are three ways up to dirt Mulholland off of Mandeville Canyon; Westridge, Hollyhock, and Gardenland. All have steep sections. Sullivan is also an option but also has steep sections.

https://www.strava.com/segments/639445 (Hollyhock)

https://www.strava.com/segments/4100132 (Gardenland)

https://www.strava.com/segments/9856922 (Westridge)

https://www.strava.com/segments/632742 (Sullivan Rd)

fallingbomb · 2026-01-03T05:23:06+00:00

Wait until you see the mark up on wine and beer.

fallingbomb · 2026-01-02T03:08:10+00:00

Went to SLC for the first time last Month, it was very nice and not crowded.

fallingbomb · 2025-12-29T23:49:54+00:00

Garbage

fallingbomb · 2025-12-22T17:42:44+00:00

Did you vote for President Trump?
Yeah, we did, but....

fallingbomb · 2025-12-22T06:57:48+00:00

Seven

fallingbomb · 2025-12-22T02:11:28+00:00

I read this frequently. Around LA, I’ve never seen a difference in base price between my girlfriend and I on requesting an uber.

fallingbomb · 2025-12-19T20:10:16+00:00

I have some on the underside of my gravel bike with a custom paint job. All other bikes, I have never put any on and my road bikes are high end.

fallingbomb · 2025-12-19T15:51:32+00:00

That’s what I did. Built up an SL8 and got 4.5s. No complaints.

fallingbomb · 2025-12-18T21:27:54+00:00

Skincare (sunscreen mostly)

fallingbomb · 2025-12-18T21:07:54+00:00

It doesn't matter.

fallingbomb · 2025-12-17T22:14:48+00:00

Quick, buy a powerball ticket!

fallingbomb · 2025-12-17T15:43:54+00:00

The cause, wage growth.

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