mootsman
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mootsman started the topic RAGBRAI: It's about the ride, not the Merch. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 days, 10 hours ago
Remember the ride.. Tired of all the Merch promotions, how about some news about 2021 ride planning from the RAGBRAI office…
mootsman started the topic Like Your Electric Derailleurs? Were there issues? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 3 days ago
Ah, I must be considering a new bike as evidenced by my hydraulic brake post.
Considering the SRAM wireless derailleurs. Although I know I’d likely be someone who forgets to recharge the battery when needed.OIr forget to replace the lever batteries before they fail.
Did anyone have issues with their electric derailleurs, SRAM, Campy or Shimano?
mootsman replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 3 days ago
Agreed Jboz. With that much personal freedom gone, RAGBRAI would have no point. Common sense for one person is total control for others I guess. RAGBRAI is no place for the fearful measures like required vaccines.
mootsman replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 4 days ago
Papa T,
the point of this thread is to suggest measures that RAGBRAI might add to AVOID cancelling it again this year. we know nothing is really enforceable. But items like ore sanitation stations can be done by RAGBRAI and guidelines for participants might just get RAGBRAI 2021 to be a go. Even saying registered riders only just requesting…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 2 days ago
If I were in the market for a new bike I’d likely go disc but I would not get a new bike to go disc. Electric derailleurs, disc brakes, 12 speed: not much incentive to replace my bike. Rims?, I did go tubless and have nearly eliminated flats as long as I replace worn tires.
The value on road bikes is to the manufacturer’s sales numbers. Road bike…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Read the post. It’s about preventing RAGBRAI from getting cancelled again by coming up with ideas to convince RAGBRAI leadership to not cancel in 2021. And masks of course don’t prevent the wearer from getting COVID anyway.
mootsman replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Agree with you hnschipper. Maybe a required number of hand sanitizing stations per a number of Kybos. Assigned helpers to keep those stations supplied, clean and operating.
Also maybe a limit on how many can jam into a beer tent with a line to get in. No open entry sided tents. Same goes for bars.
Hard to enforce but no more ride pirates.…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Randall,
Are you being funny or did you skip reading the post? Clean refers to a more virus free RAGBRAI to lessen the chance it will get cancelled in 2021. I think there is a “joke” thread already so if we can come up with any suggestions to help RAGBRAI go forward in 2021 it would be a good thing.
mootsman replied to the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 3 days ago
You take the no-innovation too far I think. No one says that should not happen. But heavier equipment for no real benefit? The brakes are a good example. I’ve had all types going back to cantilevers on mountain bikes. All had pluses and minuses but on road bikes the differences are not important even to TdF riders.
And Campy went 12 speed but…[Read more]
mootsman started the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 4 days ago
I find nothing compelling me to spend money for a whole new bike to get hydraulic brakes. I’m in the camp of one TdF rider that said “no one was complaining about their brakes”. Riding with many of the riders I use to race licensed events with, most still have their rim brakes.
The TdF has a minimum weight requirement (outdated) the allow riders…[Read more]
mootsman started the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Maybe not to early to get ideas on how to make RAGBRAI 2021 more sanitary, more CV19 compliant. Like RAGBRAI’s dirtiest challenge, keeping Kybos sanitary, do riders carry masks to slap on in crowded beer gardens, etc.? Maybe we can help make 2021 happen with the right ideas?
mootsman replied to the topic Rabrai "shop" question. in the forum Miscellaneous 1 month, 1 week ago
Missed the point. Asking RAGBRAI to reconsider the clothing vendor. The one pair of shorts I bought ripped the holes first time I tried them on so I returned them for full credit. Haven’t bought any since. But why not improve the quality? What’s your point? Accept crappy quality and shut up…
mootsman started the topic New Clothing Vendor for 2022? Attn: Dieter in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Either get Primal to improve their quality or get a new clothing vendor in 2022. That cheap zig-zag stitching the shorts have to attach the chamois rips little holes in the spandex when pulling them on is one example (at the top of the zig, or is it the zag?). And then of course the holes start expanding over time. My 2014 jersey has different…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic Rethink Opportunity on RAGBRAI 48 Symbol for 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Also listening to the music from the RAGBRAI mobile boom boxes while riding RAGBRAI, there are far more Rock fans on RAGBRAI then County fans. And within the Country music genera Willie’s music is a particular niche. You’d sell more jerseys with an AC/DC reference and a “Highway to Hell” theme.
mootsman replied to the topic Rethink Opportunity on RAGBRAI 48 Symbol for 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The “On the Road Again” phrase does make a lot of sense for 2021, you’re right. Just loose the Willie symbol. Come up with something more Iowa related.
mootsman replied to the topic 2020 RAGBRAI Roadshow in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Start a new topic about this under RAGBRAI XLVII. Your question will not get much attention under an unrelated topic.
mootsman replied to the topic Summer Storm — August 10 2020 in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 1 week ago
Another pic from High Trestle
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220711653013850&set=pcb.10158039283273025&type=3&theater
mootsman replied to the topic Summer Storm — August 10 2020 in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 1 week ago
Pictures of the high trestle trail:
mootsman replied to the topic Pork Belly Fall Ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
I got the same response to an email I sent to Tammy & Pete about a month ago. On but wait to hear more. The original announcement though said details would come out in June and we are now just under 5 weeks away so I seriously doubt it will be happening. Not enough notice now for people to take off work at least the Friday if not 2-3 extra days…[Read more]
mootsman started the topic Tubeless vs. Tubeless-Ready — Not the same in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
I’m guessing tubeless fans like myself already know this. Tubeless and tubeless-ready are not the same. So be careful what you buy. Check with the retailer as I’ve seen tubeless ready tires advertised as tubeless since not all retailers know the difference (yet). But they are all clearly marked on the packaging.
Tubeless have an air proof layer…[Read more]