Comments on: How To Be Stupid http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Zach J http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-2/#comment-610024 Zach J Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:57:42 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-610024 I bet the guy with the co2 valve also probably had a phone on him. Just sayin. I bet the guy with the co2 valve also probably had a phone on him. Just sayin.

]]> By: Chris Jordan http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-2/#comment-609704 Chris Jordan Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:28:57 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609704 Lots of lessons in that story not the least of which is this is why my wife doesn't ride because this would most certainly be a week long fight. Lots of lessons in that story not the least of which is this is why my wife doesn’t ride because this would most certainly be a week long fight.

]]> By: Jeff H http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609327 Jeff H Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:57:48 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609327 Got a flat this morning. If I had not checked your blog today I would not remembered to replace the spare tube and co2. Thanks Got a flat this morning. If I had not checked your blog today I would not remembered to replace the spare tube and co2. Thanks

]]> By: Bozidar Spirovski http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609324 Bozidar Spirovski Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:46:29 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609324 The basic toolkit for any rider should have includes a pump, not a CO2 canister. A reminder to fatty, that it's not the first time we read about failed or empty CO2 canisters on this blog. Actually, one of the most popular posts on my blog is the minimal toolkit for beginners, which definitely includes a pump :) http://www.officecyclist.com/2013/09/buying-cycling-equipment-tips-for.html The basic toolkit for any rider should have includes a pump, not a CO2 canister. A reminder to fatty, that it’s not the first time we read about failed or empty CO2 canisters on this blog.

Actually, one of the most popular posts on my blog is the minimal toolkit for beginners, which definitely includes a pump :)

http://www.officecyclist.com/2013/09/buying-cycling-equipment-tips-for.html

]]> By: Bicycle Bill http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609322 Bicycle Bill Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:22:05 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609322 Don't use CO2 cartridges.  Tried 'em once or twice, didn't like them, and went back to my Silca Impero with the double-legged Campy head.... which eventually got broken <i>(always make sure things are clear before slamming the trunk lid!)</i> and had to be replaced.  Since I am a long-time Clydesdale myself who still rides a lugged steel frame <i><b>(STEEL IS REAL!!)</b></i> I am not concerned with shaving a few grams here and there, so I got my hands on a Zefal HP that fits neatly in the frame triangle up against my seat tube.  And it's always there, so I'm never going to find that I forgot to replace that cartridge I used on the last ride, or that I forgot to put back the cartridge valve/adapter. Sometimes the old school is still the best school. <i><b>-"BB"-</b></i> Don’t use CO2 cartridges.  Tried ‘em once or twice, didn’t like them, and went back to my Silca Impero with the double-legged Campy head…. which eventually got broken (always make sure things are clear before slamming the trunk lid!) and had to be replaced.  Since I am a long-time Clydesdale myself who still rides a lugged steel frame (STEEL IS REAL!!) I am not concerned with shaving a few grams here and there, so I got my hands on a Zefal HP that fits neatly in the frame triangle up against my seat tube.  And it’s always there, so I’m never going to find that I forgot to replace that cartridge I used on the last ride, or that I forgot to put back the cartridge valve/adapter.

Sometimes the old school is still the best school.

-”BB”-

]]> By: SteveB http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609299 SteveB Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:22:54 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609299 As I see it you have two options: 1) ignore it, it really doesn't matter. or 2) go capture all those KOMs in your car anything else is probably too painful. As I see it you have two options:

1) ignore it, it really doesn’t matter.

or

2) go capture all those KOMs in your car

anything else is probably too painful.

]]> By: UpTheGrade, SR, CA http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609298 UpTheGrade, SR, CA Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:10:27 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609298 Off Topic Observation: I have been riding with a few guys a few times a month for years. I am the type of rider who likes to put out a fairly steady wattage throughout my ride, but these guys would always soft-pedal on the flats and then power-surge up any hills. This inevitably meant I'd end up pulling on flats and promptly get dropped on hills. I figured it was just a facet of being a fat cyclist who is gravity challenged. That all changed Jan 1st. That's when I finally upgraded to a smartphone and downloaded the Strava App. Lo and behold, all their surges coincided with Strava segments! Essentially, I have been the 'domestique' pulling the kings to the bottom of the hills so they could nab the KOM credit and bask in the glory! Well, now that I am clued in, the obvious question is: Do I change my cycling to compete with them, jockeying for position to be a Strava god, or just carry on as before when I was blissfully ignorant? Any advice from FOF? Off Topic Observation:
I have been riding with a few guys a few times a month for years. I am the type of rider who likes to put out a fairly steady wattage throughout my ride, but these guys would always soft-pedal on the flats and then power-surge up any hills. This inevitably meant I’d end up pulling on flats and promptly get dropped on hills. I figured it was just a facet of being a fat cyclist who is gravity challenged. That all changed Jan 1st.

That’s when I finally upgraded to a smartphone and downloaded the Strava App. Lo and behold, all their surges coincided with Strava segments!
Essentially, I have been the ‘domestique’ pulling the kings to the bottom of the hills so they could nab the KOM credit and bask in the glory! Well, now that I am clued in, the obvious question is: Do I change my cycling to compete with them, jockeying for position to be a Strava god, or just carry on as before when I was blissfully ignorant? Any advice from FOF?

]]> By: Libby http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609292 Libby Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:08:37 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609292 MC we have the adapters too...I think I have one foe my bike, never needed it. Hopefully hubby put one on. My bike, won't do either of us any good if the other has it and since he's faster than I or we go solo. Fatty..Ice Cream! That was the biggest "dumb" thing you did, not stopping for ice cream. It makes the world balanced. So remember that. And two CHARGED cell phones (my hubby sometimes rides without it...too heavy he says). I'm not saying you'd ever ride with a dead cell phone, but it could happen. Like I'm sure I'll be getting a flat now that I've said I haven't had one. On any of my bikes since the late 1970's. Note to self: practice changing flat & get one of those mini-dog beaters. MC we have the adapters too…I think I have one foe my bike, never needed it. Hopefully hubby put one on. My bike, won’t do either of us any good if the other has it and since he’s faster than I or we go solo.

Fatty..Ice Cream! That was the biggest “dumb” thing you did, not stopping for ice cream. It makes the world balanced. So remember that. And two CHARGED cell phones (my hubby sometimes rides without it…too heavy he says). I’m not saying you’d ever ride with a dead cell phone, but it could happen. Like I’m sure I’ll be getting a flat now that I’ve said I haven’t had one. On any of my bikes since the late 1970’s.

Note to self: practice changing flat & get one of those mini-dog beaters.

]]> By: MC http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609284 MC Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:42:24 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609284 One thought for everybody who's ever had a problem using CO2 and Presta's (slipping off/leaking your precious CO2 into the world)...I carry one of the little Presta/Schrader adapters...it's tiny, weighs almost nothing, and I thread it over the Presta, then my CO2 inflator/pump threads onto the Schrader portion...this way you get zero leakage...I've never had an inflation go wrong (actually, I have two of the adapters and leave them on my valve stems all the time in lieu of the plastic caps. This way I don't have to fish around looking for the tiny adapter). One thought for everybody who’s ever had a problem using CO2 and Presta’s (slipping off/leaking your precious CO2 into the world)…I carry one of the little Presta/Schrader adapters…it’s tiny, weighs almost nothing, and I thread it over the Presta, then my CO2 inflator/pump threads onto the Schrader portion…this way you get zero leakage…I’ve never had an inflation go wrong (actually, I have two of the adapters and leave them on my valve stems all the time in lieu of the plastic caps. This way I don’t have to fish around looking for the tiny adapter).

]]> By: jim http://www.fatcyclist.com/2014/02/17/how-to-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-609259 jim Thu, 20 Feb 2014 23:25:30 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=13284#comment-609259 Hey Fatty! If it makes you feel better, I was a complete idiot today on my ride. I locked both my truck and house keys inside my truck. I had to perform the call of shame to my wife while she was at work to bring me my spare key. The worse part of the story is that we actually work together and am dreading Saturday when I get back to work. Hey Fatty!

If it makes you feel better, I was a complete idiot today on my ride. I locked both my truck and house keys inside my truck. I had to perform the call of shame to my wife while she was at work to bring me my spare key. The worse part of the story is that we actually work together and am dreading Saturday when I get back to work.

]]>