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@dbb 149466 wrote:

But the Swiss have a long history of neutrality, a concept that apparently has not apparently crossed the pond to ‘Murrica

I disagree with this notion of Swiss neutrality.They hide behind that falsehood to gather money from the persecuted and those subjected to genocide.

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@jrenaut 147858 wrote:

If you were in the top 10 last year your points count 1/2

I vote for this one.

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@sjclaeys 147840 wrote:

One simple rule: you must pedal a bicycle.

What about push/scoot bikes?

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While Solar Bike Car is correct, some laws do make it seem like it is OK for him to be on the WOD, others do not. Do not ever expect logic, consistencey or lack of contradictions in the law.

Regardless, I FEEL using an ELF on the WOD, Mt Vernon or C&O trail is just wrong.

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Size?

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Mounted my Sector 32 tires. They are a little smaller than the 32c Roubs. Assume they might plump up a bit overnight.

The left one below is the Sector

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About one month ago when I needed tires for a last DC ride, I bought the non-tubless ready 32c Specialized Roubaix tires at a Bicycle Pro shop. They have been ok, but I double flatted yesterday on a tame gravel section here in Loveland, CO. It was small metal pieces that went right through the face of the tire that is designed to resist such things.

I came back to this thread to get some ideas, and ended up buying Hutchin Sectors in 32c. So happy they added 32 to the product line that used to max out at 28.

The Roub’s are going onto my bar bike with super thick tubes.
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Regardless of the storage method, try to incorporate a good way to lock the bikes. Many bikes are stolen out of homes and apartments

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And you must see my bias and bitterness. Been searching for nice 28s since the early 90s. I am always ready to rant as I hope the market demands continues to build for such tires.

So wish Michelin would bring back the Pro2 in their 25c size or better yet a 28. Those were huge 25s, on Open Pros there bigger than my Bonti 28s on Stan Grails. Plus they rode better than any tire I ever have had and rarely flatted.

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@huskerdont 146592 wrote:

Well, I have experimented a fair bit and can definitely say that for my weight and riding style, the 23s I have are faster/easier to roll and …

When it comes to speed and comfort, the research by Trek, Specialized, Continental, Michelin, experts on touring, randonneuring, racing, fitness riding, and so on …. all agree 25s and smaller tires are slower on real World surfaces. Yes on a very smooth surface, like a polished wooden track, smaller tires are faster even when you include tire mass as a factor. They all concluded larger (up to a point, about 28) tires are faster for everyone regardless if they weigh 35 or 135 kg, are loaded tourists, grand tour sprinters, crit racers, sport racers, fitness riders, ….

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@hozn 146586 wrote:

So how have the Specialized Roubaix 2BR treated you?

I gave mine to a co-worker, but have periodic regrets.

I love the one I have, but it does seem to wear quickly. I realy just want to go buy two new ones and toss the worn one and the Bonti 28 on the front. Hmmmmm, maybe I should do that right now.

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@hozn 146567 wrote:

Well, that is also true! I do enjoy having narrower tires on the road bike to change it up — justify having a dedicated road bike and all . I have 23s on there now (measure around 25mm); they were cheap and I just can’t bring myself to discard the still-good tires (and they feel great). I have a set of 25s to put on next; those fit the rims nicely: tire same width as rim so no bulb effect.

I so agree on using up tires. I have four Bonti AW2 28s that just will not wear out allowing me to buy nicer Specialized 32s.

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Big sale on Pacenti rims until Friday.
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@hozn 146469 wrote:

Wow, that is a lot of pressure!

I was thinking wow those are tiny tires, winter 25s and summer 23s. I suggest changing to 28s for the summer and winter. 28s are faster and more comfortable than the 23s or 25s.

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@Emm 146172 wrote:

lovely and peaceful ride in until just north of old town, when an overly friendly bee flew down my shirt and into my sports bra. I believe I cursed audibly a few times since I knew pretty quick what occurred once the pain set in. I had to pull over to get the little jerk out of my top, and pull the stinger out which it implanted into my flesh just low enough to make what I was doing look pretty inappropriate.

It wasn’t as painful as last years wasp down the sports bra, but I still have a big welt on my chest and some residual pain. I had to keep myself from rubbing at during the rest of my ride since there was no way that looked good.

I only seem to get these little guys down my shirts when I’m wearing high cut tops/sports bras, which I would think would minimize the stinging insects getting in. It’s like they’re looking for a challenge…

My shape and angle on the bike seems to suck up bees as well. I’ve been stung at least a few times.

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