Any cyclists?

[wicked]

Heh, I guess I sounded kinda dick-ish there.


Anyways, I envy you. I can't ride until I get home from work, which is another ~3 hours or so. And it'll be dark.


I miss being a kid, and having all day to ride.


you should adjust your lifestyle.
I'm 25,married,and have plenty of time to ride.
I just don't spend any time in front of a TV or anything like that.

even my computer time is minimal.

[jred321]

if you get your SO to enjoy riding then you get to do it more often as well :)

[wicked]

if you get your SO to enjoy riding then you get to do it more often as well :)


that would be nice,but it's hard enough just getting her to come out and watch.
only thing she likes about me riding is that I stay in shape.

[Fear]

you should adjust your lifestyle.
I'm 25,married,and have plenty of time to ride.
I just don't spend any time in front of a TV or anything like that.

even my computer time is minimal.


I leave for work at 4:30 a.m., and I get home at 7 p.m., which leaves very little time for riding. By the time I finish up my home duties, we only get about a couple of hours to ride or so, and that's on good nights. When I get back to my EMT schooling, I'll have a LOT more time to ride, but time is tight right now, and I need to work (for the money savings), and work hard for right now, so that I can afford the rest of my school, and have enough when everything is said and done for a DP on a house/townhome. I would love to ride more now, but it just does not physically work with my schedule.

[jred321]

it gets dark here now before 7, how do you find any time to ride?

[MSP608]

so i have a question that is probably pretty obvious to more experienced people but i'll ask anyways. with my old barely suspended bike i used to switch between standing and sitting while climbing and would stand the whole way down. with the full suspension bike if i stand climbing i bounce (unless it's locked out) so i've learned to sit the whole time. for the descent, should i sit ever? obviously on the very steep sections i'm over my rear tire but i pretty much stand whenever i don't have to pedal. by doing this there's less weight over the rear shock so it is bouncing more than compressing. should i be sitting more on downhills/quick non-pedaling sections so the rear shock is working more?

whenever riding uphill try to stay seated as much as possible. pedaling while standing up takes a ton of energy which can wear you out really fast. the times you should be standing are on a short steep ascent or if you are finishing a long climb and just want to muscle over the top and be done. also try not to go over any roots, or rocks while sitting down. when you hit it throws your whole body instead of your legs absorbing alot of the impact while standing.

as for downhill you usually want to stand unless youre just cruising. when standing you have a lot more control steering wise and more importantly you can shift your weight front or back for braking.

[wicked]

I leave for work at 4:30 a.m., and I get home at 7 p.m., which leaves very little time for riding. By the time I finish up my home duties, we only get about a couple of hours to ride or so, and that's on good nights. When I get back to my EMT schooling, I'll have a LOT more time to ride, but time is tight right now, and I need to work (for the money savings), and work hard for right now, so that I can afford the rest of my school, and have enough when everything is said and done for a DP on a house/townhome. I would love to ride more now, but it just does not physically work with my schedule.

unfortunate for you,but not really.
you are just wise enough to choose what kind of life style you want,and you made the choice.
good choice too.

me....I finished school a long while ago,and work as often as I need.

I just feel you should work so you can live your life,not live your life to work.

[Fear]

We ride at night. Since I ride BMX, and we're in the over-lit city of Chicago, nighttime rides are frequent, even more fun most of the time.

[Fear]

unfortunate for you,but not really.
you are just wise enough to choose what kind of life style you want,and you made the choice.
good choice too.

me....I finished school a long while ago,and work as often as I need.

I just feel you should work so you can live your life,not live your life to work.



Oh, yeah, don't get me wrong, I still find as much time as I can to enjoy myself riding and doing other stuff... I would have been done with school earlier, but my parents elected NOT to pay for my college education, feeling that I needed a lesson in saving money (in retrospect, it was a good idea on their part). Luckily, it won't be long before I'm finished and on with my career. Until then, I have to work these long hours.

[wicked]

Oh, yeah, don't get me wrong, I still find as much time as I can to enjoy myself riding and doing other stuff... I would have been done with school earlier, but my parents elected NOT to pay for my college education, feeling that I needed a lesson in saving money (in retrospect, it was a good idea on their part). Luckily, it won't be long before I'm finished and on with my career. Until then, I have to work these long hours.


yeah,I had to pay for all my student loans and such,it was a pain,but no worries now.
it better that you do it rather then your parents,teaches you to work for what you want.

[Foolish]

Actually with a full-suspension bike, you can ride much rougher stuff sitting down, and depending on the suspension design, sitting may be your best way to ride as that's the only way to activate the rear shock.

Just a thought.

[jred321]

let's say the rear suspension was designed something like, oh i don't know, http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=33436 and there was something, oh let's say an old stone wall that isn't exactly smooth that you can carry a bit of speed into but not enough to jump the whole thing. sit down or stand up?


i have been standing and leaning back a bit mostly because if my front wheel gets caught on a rock sticking up i don't want to fly over the bars i want to be able to correct. on the other hand since there's little weight over the rear shock i assume it's mostly just bouncing around below me instead of absorbing the bumps

[Fear]

yeah,I had to pay for all my student loans and such,it was a pain,but no worries now.
it better that you do it rather then your parents,teaches you to work for what you want.


Exactly. Something some people lack these days, unfortunately.

[MSP608]

let's say the rear suspension was designed something like, oh i don't know, http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=33436 and there was something, oh let's say an old stone wall that isn't exactly smooth that you can carry a bit of speed into but not enough to jump the whole thing. sit down or stand up?


i have been standing and leaning back a bit mostly because if my front wheel gets caught on a rock sticking up i don't want to fly over the bars i want to be able to correct. on the other hand since there's little weight over the rear shock i assume it's mostly just bouncing around below me instead of absorbing the bumps

definitely stand up for something like that. because when youre going over an obstacle you shift foward alot then once youre over you shift back.

hop that rock! dont worry theres plenty of weight over the rear shock. just doesnt feel like it because youre not directly connected to the bike like you are sitting down. your legs absorb a lot of stuff involuntarily, unless youre really tense or stiff legged.

[kickniteasy]

so I just picked up a vintage road bike....I say vintage, it's really ealry-mid 80's =)...for a sweet price. I'm having some trouble with the front brake though. When I apply the brake the two pads come together on the rim, but when I let go only one side releases and the other side stays on the rim. Is there something I can adjust to make this an easy fix? I can post pictures if I need to.

[kickniteasy]

In front of my purple counter wall....gotta let the girlfriend win a few ;)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/kickniteasy/100_1011.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/kickniteasy/100_1010.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/kickniteasy/100_1008.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/kickniteasy/100_1009.jpg

you can see in this pic it's the pad on the right, as we're looking at the bike, that stays stuck to the rims.

[iracemine]

soooooo speaking of terds ross did you buy a componet set yet????????

[iracemine]

kick hit the "left spring down and you will be released into freedom

[kickniteasy]

kick hit the "left spring down and you will be released into freedom

kick the what into the who now?

[jred321]

i vote for liberal amounts of pb blast

[iracemine]

no. pb blast will mess it up. hit the actuall brake spring on the drive side of the bike down. that will make the non drive side brake arm lift up away from the rim. when you look head on (like that pic) you should have both springs level (typicaly).

[kickniteasy]

so should I just trying taking the whole brake assembly apart and putting it back together and hoping the problem gets fixed in the process?

[iracemine]

no. just use a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to knock the brake spring down. If you cant figure this out then I think you shouldnt work on bikes and I take all this help back. good luck and god speed.

[kickniteasy]

no. just use a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to knock the brake spring down. If you cant figure this out then I think you shouldnt work on bikes and I take all this help back. good luck and god speed.

haha....fine, fine, I'll try it your way first then

edit: well after some good ole fashioned hitting the brakes are working as they should again. Took her for a ride today and I love the feel of this old bike. It's a little on the heavy side, but solid as a rock, a key feature when you're next to traffic going 45 MPH =)

[iracemine]

check out my new ride!

p.s. how did the DIY go

[Foolish]

This Thursday and Friday are Fall Break. I'm going riding. The weather here has been perfect for it lately, and I've been itching to get some seat time in.

Can't wait.

[MSP608]

2007 Paranormal race is today(nana) it rained a ton yesterday so im sure the trails will be nice and muddy. the race is 4-10 so itll be dark over half the time. i finally get to reeaaallly try out my new helmet HID light. burn time is a claimed 4 hours, lets see how long it lasts me.

[kickniteasy]

check out my new ride!

p.s. how did the DIY go

worked out great,turns out it was the spring that just needed some straightening out. Thanks for the help!

[jred321]

any suggestions for new tires? i have the s-works 2bliss captains that came on my 08 stumpy. grip was never an issue in all conditions i've ridden in, wet, mud, rocks, leaves, and all combinations so i liked them. however, yesterday i noticed i could see the tube through the sidewall on one side on the front tire. i then decided to check out the rear and i could see threads in a few spots around the sidewall so i assume soon it'll wear through as well. i have been doing rides with a good amount of loose rock so i'm sure the sidewalls have seen their share of abuse but i would expect them to last longer than a month (1 month anniversary is the 28th). i was thinking of replacing them with http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI707A08-Panaracer+Fire+Xc+Pro+Tire.aspx but am open to suggestions

[MSP608]

what are you running, like 15 psi?

my friend with an 07 stumpjumper upgraded to 2.5" in the front, 2.3" in the rear and absolutely loves it. he can roll over anything and has great traction.

[jred321]

no, this was on ~40psi. if i ran that low i'd have so many flats riding wouldn't be fun. i've only had 1 so far. i'm assuming it's from the side of the tire rubbing along the rocks not from it being pressed down from low tire pressure

[Foolish]

The Fire XC is a very popular tire, and the very fact that it's been around on the market for 4 years (forever in bike products) is a pretty good indicator that people still like 'em, so they kind of have to be good!

[jred321]

on my old bike i still have a good dart front tire and ordered a new smoke for the rear before deciding not to fix that bike this year (speaking of tires that have been around forever, the front is still from 1994 :)). maybe i'll just throw those on to ride out the rest of the year and in the spring order a new set. biggest problem is i was thinking of doing a singlespeed conversion for the old bike as a winter project so if i steal its tires then it won't really work as planned (a cheap project)

this is a review of the area i rode in sat (different trail in the system but the description still fits). the last few rides i've ridden should be described pretty similarly, not a lot of dirt left but plenty of rocks



A buddy and I rode the route as described by Gary Thomann in bridrive's post above. I'll use the term "rode" loosely, since we probably hiked almost a third of the total 15 mile distance. In our estimation, the condition of many of the trails described in the route have degraded to unrideable- I'll try to describe the tough spots, that way people will know what they're getting themselves into.

Dacy Clearing to Bumps pond: Thomann states that most riders will have to push up this one- it's no joke http://forums.mtbr.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif . The trail surface has been severely eroded and there is very little dirt left. It is all jagged rocks and pretty steep. There were some good veiws of the lake along the way though. Probably a good 1/2 hour hike-a-bike to the rideable stuff at the top. The descent to Bumps Pond is fun though.

Bumps pond to Fishbrook pond: A lot of this trail was rideable. There were some wet spots to negotiate- deep mud holes that would have been difficult if not impossible to ride without ending up covered in black stinking mud. The trail at the north end of Fishbrook pond is difficult to follow. It was very technical and also wet in some areas. Thomann calls this " very exciting" singletrack. It was exciting to find the trail when you'd thought you'd lost it!

1500' "expert" rated descent to the lake shore http://forums.mtbr.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif : It wasn't terrifying- this was the best part of the ride. Steep and technical, rocky singletrack, and with a few really tough spots, but we rode about 95% of the entire 1.5 miles. It is very steep in sections, but also very fun.

Lake shore to Shelving Rock mountain: 99% unrideable and steep hike-a-bike climb http://forums.mtbr.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif . It is very steep and rocky, and will take you about 1/2 hour to hike up with your bike on your shoulder. Curse you Gary Thomann! This is the most physically demanding part of the ride. The descent from Shelving rock is fun.

Since we had one car, and parked in the Hogtown TH lot, we had to grind up the remaining 2.5 miles and 800' of vertical on Shelving Rock road http://forums.mtbr.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif .

It was a tough "ride". Personally, I'd prefer a little more riding and less hiking. If I wanted to hike, I'd have taken a lightweight day pack and left my bike at home.

[Foolish]

OK, WTF??


ATLANTA (Reuters) - Georgia has declared a state of emergency over its worst drought in decades and appealed to President George W. Bush for federal aid, newspapers said on Sunday.
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"We are experiencing the single worst drought in Georgia history." said Perdue, who declared the state of emergency for 85 of the state's 159 counties.
Much of the state is experiencing a drought classified as "extreme," which happens once every 50 to 100 years, according to climatologists.

We're in the midst of a super drought, my Fall Break is this Thursday and Friday, and what's the forecast for the next 5 days?

<table id="f2" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td width="15%">Tonight
Oct 22</td> <td width="10%">http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif</td> <td width="35%">Showers</td> <td align="center" width="25%">66°</td> <td align="center" width="15%">60 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="f2a">Tue
Oct 23</td> <td class="f2a">http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/38.gif</td> <td class="f2a">PM T-Storms</td> <td class="f2a" align="center">82°/65°</td> <td class="f2a" align="center">40 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed
Oct 24</td> <td>http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif</td> <td>Showers</td> <td align="center">77°/60°</td> <td align="center">50 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="f2a">Thu
Oct 25</td> <td class="f2a">http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif</td> <td class="f2a">Few Showers</td> <td class="f2a" align="center">68°/54°</td> <td class="f2a" align="center">30 %</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri
Oct 26</td> <td>http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif</td> <td>Showers</td> <td align="center">74°/54°</td> <td align="center">40 %</td></tr></tbody></table>
Great for the state, shitty for my chances of going mountain biking this week! Grrrrr....

[Fear]

To disrupt the MTB effect for a second....

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c125/yell03specv/Pantera12.jpg

New frame (FlyBikes Pantera2, 20.6") and front wheel (Odyssey Hazard Lite/Vandero 2). Feels great, now I'm hoping I can recover from eating shit at the park on Saturday so I can ride this weekend.

[Foolish]

I took my son (2 yrs. 4 months old) to an elementary school nearby yesterday to try to get him to pedal/ride his trike. He's got this one, which we picked specifically because it's RWD and puts the pedals below him on the frame instead of out front on the wheel like a regular trike. It also converts to a "bike" by sliding the rear wheels in next to each other, inside the rear frame.
http://images.smarter.com/300x300x15/41/98/384498.jpg

He did well keeping up with the pedals (it's a fixie) when we rolled down hill, but he didn't do very well pedaling it himself! :( He did, much to my surprise, figure out the steering yesterday though. It was pretty cool to see.

Anyway, for me, this meant a chance to break out the trials bike, and roll around on it for a while, much of the time hanging off the side pulling the munchkin along by his handle bar! When he got tired of riding, we went 'round to the front of the school and he ran around while I worked on riding up and down the stairs and walls in front of the school. It was a nice way to spend an hour or two with the boy and the bike!

He also really liked seeing me do tricks and laughed and smiled when I jumped on and off of things. It was a bit upsetting when I'd blow a move and he'd laugh and say "it's funny daddy." :( Pwnt, by a two year old.

[iracemine]

back on topic.

my lady bought a new frame. were going to build it up with all the closeout parts the distrbuters are getting rid of for the new year invintory.

p.s. frame was 50% off(rockon)

[Rosshole]

I am selling my bike, what is a fair price to ask?

2004 Felt F70 aluminum
105 group
Profile Design T2+ Aerobar
New Krylion Carbon tyres!
~4000 miles
cateye Astrale 8 computer

[RacerXGirl]

Are you giving up the triathalon-ing?

[MSP608]

just got a shorter stem for my rig. also got a new front tire, continental diesel 2.5" woot! cant beat it with a price of $25 shipped.

[Rosshole]

Are you giving up the triathalon-ing?

nope, I am buying a wide open tri bike!!

http://www.orbea-usa.com/smallpic/OraUlt_big_red.jpg

(spanish style)

[jred321]

i'm off next week so i get to do riding back home. quite a few trails to explore around there :) my plan for the week is biking during the day then guitar hero once it gets dark.

[RacerXGirl]

nope, I am buying a wide open tri bike!!

*pretty bike*

(spanish style)

Very nice!

[MSP608]

i'm off next week so i get to do riding back home. quite a few trails to explore around there :) my plan for the week is biking during the day then guitar hero once it gets dark.

sounds like an excellent plan

[Fear]

Hey Patrick, we have a group of about 12 riding downtown tonight. You should come out. Call meh.

[iracemine]

Hey Patrick, we have a group of about 12 riding downtown tonight. You should come out. Call meh.

what? awhh. dude more for warning please. there is still the double bum jump to be done before the year is up!!!

[Fear]

Woo! Rode Ray's MTB in Cleveland all weekend... and rode with Chris Doyle yesterday!


Come on everybody, spring is right around the corner.... and it's time to ride again!

[jred321]

shhh, it's ski season

[MSP608]

Woo! Rode Ray's MTB in Cleveland all weekend... and rode with Chris Doyle yesterday!


Come on everybody, spring is right around the corner.... and it's time to ride again!

omfg i hate you. ive been wanting to go there so bad.

[speed5hornet]

how have i not seen this thread before! i started as a mountian rider, then my dad started road riding, i hated it! now im 99% road rider. I love the speed of road riding, the feel of the bike lurching forward and accelerating and knowing its due to your own power that you yourself are creating is sooo much fun. i still ride mountain though, in fact every summer i got to Hayward, wi and ride mountain for a week up there.

currently for mountain i have a: gary fisher cake3
road: lemond tourmalet'

and having a p5 w/the roof rack is awesome for my yakima king cobra bike rack, i love it!

[xelderx]

and rode with Chris Doyle yesterday!



Chris Doyle?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc_LjHx6J5M

[iracemine]

currently for mountain i have a: gary fisher cake3
road: lemond tourmalet'

dude you know just because you live in WI dosent mean you need to buy a trek?

[speed5hornet]

say what? haha my dad bought the lemond for me as a gift, and i bought the cake3 cause it was a tester for only a year then they were gonna put it for sale while i was there so i got it before it hit the floor, sweeeeet price for a hardly used bike.

[iracemine]

I kid. Its just that everyone that I ever meet from Wisconsin owns some trek made bike. well except for rosshole.

I new a guy who left the bike shop to work for trek and they made him sell all his non trek bikes. nice gift, but I think the cake is a littil much for the mdwest. I love tearing up kettel on my ridged SS.

[speed5hornet]

hmmm clearly uve never been to to hayward/cable area. FAT TIRE FESTIVAL MAN! Chequamagon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) mtn biking is huge in northen wisconsin. There are some crazy tech. trails there, ive gone mtn biking in colorade/moab and few other places, but northen wi is seriously my favorite. Im still gettin used to the cake though...i kinda miss my hardtail, it was so light and i could fly over the trail, i guess im just not used to the extra weight yet...

[downtube]

something completely different...
122619

[MSP608]

something completely different...
122619

ive always wanted to try one of those.

[downtube]

unbelievably comfortable on a tour
fast on the flats and downhills
not the same feel as a good road bike
heavy=slow climbing

I'd say if you're comfortable on a DF, stick with it. When the miles and crashes take their toll on your body, go bent.

[Fear]

Chris Doyle?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc_LjHx6J5M


Can't watch at work, but Chris Doyle is a pro rider for Kink. He lives real close to Ray's, I guess it's a regular spot for him to show up at. Pretty cool though, the guy blasts the biggest inverts I've ever seen.

[xelderx]

Can't watch at work, but Chris Doyle is a pro rider for Kink. He lives real close to Ray's, I guess it's a regular spot for him to show up at. Pretty cool though, the guy blasts the biggest inverts I've ever seen.

Sounds like the same guy. He used to live in NC and would come ride with all of us at NCSU a lot. Damn, that was like 10 years ago.

[downtube]

Any cccccold weather cyclists out there? What's your bottom temp?
It was 9 (f) this morning, so I drove in. I start coming up with excuses when it gets close to single digits.
Guess I should admit my commute is only 0.8 miles :)

[SilverBulletES]

Just bought one of these 2 weeks ago. I've been riding mountain bikes forever but it's my first road bike. Love it. But so pissed it's cold now. (Well, cold for Nevada.) But I go on rides after work if it's above 50.

http://images1.buzzillions.com/images_products/04/45/604848_raw.jpg

[Fear]

Just bought one of these 2 weeks ago. I've been riding mountain bikes forever but it's my first road bike. Love it. But so pissed it's cold now. (Well, cold for Nevada.) But I go on rides after work if it's above 50.

http://images1.buzzillions.com/images_products/04/45/604848_raw.jpg


Above 50?

Weak.

[jred321]

lol, below 50 is pretty chilly. brrr


what stops me from riding isn't temperature but snow. i tried riding at the beginning of the winter when there was a light coating on the ground and it sucked. it's too rocky around here to ride on the snow

[iracemine]

fuck those new STI levers are sooo gay looking. I think yo need to be like 50 and above years old to ride them GO CAMPY!!!!!!!!!!

[SilverBulletES]

Ha -- is supposed to be a warm 58 in Vegas this January. (I am a pussy when it comes to cold weather now. :) ) I can even ride up to Red Rock where it will be a few degrees cooler. It's not as much the cold but breathing in the cold.... I tend to snot everywhere and start feeling asthmatic.

[gone_fishin]

My tri-bike:

'06 Fuji Aloha 1.0

http://www.fujibikes.com/2006/bikes.asp?id=141

[iracemine]

I can ride in the cold but cant breath in the cold either. Thats why I rock a balaclava over my head face and mouth. It helps with the snot and asthma stuff.

[SilverBulletES]

Pardon my ignorance, but when you ride a triathlon bike (in a triathlon) you're probably not going to climb much... so the geometry is more geared towards being aerodynamic and pushing harder on flat ground, correct?

[iracemine]

correct.

[gone_fishin]

Pardon my ignorance, but when you ride a triathlon bike (in a triathlon) you're probably not going to climb much... so the geometry is more geared towards being aerodynamic and pushing harder on flat ground, correct?

It really depends on the triathlon course-- some courses have some intense hill sections and sustained gradients, but the cycling link of a tri course is typically flatter than a road bike course.

Out of the saddle riding really is no big deal on a tri bike. I find myself riding much faster on my tri-bike than I was ever able to ride on my past road bikes. It really is night and day.

[Fear]

OMGZ NEW FRAME AND BARS.

Frame: Sunday Wave 21" Brakeless
Fork: Odyssey Director
Bars: Superstar Sweet Sweep, 8.15"
Bar Ends: Superstar AL
Grips: Fly Ruben
Stem: FBM Crown Royal
Seat: Primo Balance Pivotal
Seatpost: Primo Pivotal
Post Clamp: Odyssey Mr. Clampy
Cranks: Fly
Pedals: Odyssey PC
Sprocket: S&M Tuff-man, 28T


Front Wheel:
36h Chrome Hazard-lite, Vandero Hub, Odyssey Spokes -- Ruben 2.25

Rear Wheel:
36H Chrome Hazard-lite, Hazard Cassette (10T), Odyssey spokes -- Ruben 1.90


Only one pic, because I'm lazy.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c125/yell03specv/fear1.jpg

[MSP608]

very pretty...needs some mud on it.

[Fear]

Trails + no brakes = bad things.

[wicked]

nice set up,I running those forks too,love them.
not diggin the color scheme though.

.....and I don't remember if you said or not,but how tall are you?
because I'm 6'2",and those bars with a high stem and spacers........how the hell can you ride that?
I used to a tall setup for a long time,now starting to realize the benefits of proper sizing.......not trying to be a dick,just sayin you should try out some different sizes and see what fits for you.

.....and I love your sig........."cause I'm the rock and roll clown........"

[SilverBulletES]

Been using my mountain bike shoes and SPDs on my new road bike to save some money.

Just picked up some of these
http://www.all3sports.com/imageserver/images_big/SDI7G5L.jpg
and some of these
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/full/ssfmbtc3.jpg

Yay.

[gone_fishin]

full carbon sole on those sidis?

[Foolish]

I ride Mountain pedals on my road bike, and ride in mountain shoes.

I prefer the double-sided entry, and the ability to step off of the bike without fear of falling on my ass! I tanked in the street years ago when I had road shoes because I tried to push off from a stop and the hard, slick sole went out from under me. I'm not racing, and even after 10+ years working in bike shops, I haven't been able to find an advantage to road shoes that outweighs the ability to walk!

[Fear]

nice set up,I running those forks too,love them.
not diggin the color scheme though.

.....and I don't remember if you said or not,but how tall are you?
because I'm 6'2",and those bars with a high stem and spacers........how the hell can you ride that?
I used to a tall setup for a long time,now starting to realize the benefits of proper sizing.......not trying to be a dick,just sayin you should try out some different sizes and see what fits for you.

.....and I love your sig........."cause I'm the rock and roll clown........"

I've been through 4 sets of bars (T-1 Rubens, Odyssey Civilians, WTP Helium) trying to find the right size. The Superstars feel really good to me.

[wicked]

I've been through 4 sets of bars (T-1 Rubens, Odyssey Civilians, WTP Helium) trying to find the right size. The Superstars feel really good to me.


I know what you mean,I am running 8"X28.5",with no spacers and a red neck stem
I think taller feels best,but inhibits a lot of things I do,like bunnyhops wallrides,and hitting hips.


....BTW,if you ever decide to cut down those forks,you have to cut the compression bolt in halve too. just a heads up.
....and I love that frame,one of the best on the market....till the second wave comes out......or Aaron Ross's sig frame comes out from SUNDAY!

[Fear]

....BTW,if you ever decide to cut down those forks,you have to cut the compression bolt in halve too. just a heads up.

I don't really like premanent mods like that, so if nothing else, I would just move the spacers on top of the stem.... I'm not a big bmx fashionista, so the looks of said setup wouldn't bother me.


Of course, we'll see how this thing feels at Ray's on the 16th. You should come, if you can. Shit, Doyle showed up last time -- it was pretty awesome.

[SilverBulletES]

full carbon sole on those sidis?

Nah.... I thought 220 bucks was enough for a pair of shoes. Plus I read the carbon soled ones aren't appreciably any stiffer.

[iracemine]

the carbon stays that stiff a longer than the normal style.

[gone_fishin]

I ride Mountain pedals on my road bike, and ride in mountain shoes.

I prefer the double-sided entry, and the ability to step off of the bike without fear of falling on my ass! I tanked in the street years ago when I had road shoes because I tried to push off from a stop and the hard, slick sole went out from under me. I'm not racing, and even after 10+ years working in bike shops, I haven't been able to find an advantage to road shoes that outweighs the ability to walk!

You get used to it. I tanked the first time I went on a serious ride after trying to lock back in. Haven't tanked since though. I really do notice the difference though-- I could never ride free-shoed again. However, walking's a bitch.... but you should be cycling anyway, not walking, right?

[Foolish]

You get used to it. I tanked the first time I went on a serious ride after trying to lock back in. Haven't tanked since though. I really do notice the difference though-- I could never ride free-shoed again.

Free-shoed? What do you mean?

I wasn't talking about tanking because of clipless pedals, I was talking about going down on slippy-ass hard-soled road shoes! I've been riding clipless for 13 years on road and off, but after a dozen rides or so on road shoes, I went back to mountain shoes all the time! They're not appreciably any less stiff, I don't care if they're heavier, and I can get off of the bike. :D

[Rosshole]

New bike on order, I canned the idea of the Orbea for a new model Felt.
http://www.feltracing.com/08/images/catalog/xl/8710.jpg

[Rosshole]

teh sexayness!!!


with these shoes, but I haven't decided on pedals yet.
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/catalog/medium/863278-40.jpg

[gone_fishin]

you do tri's?

[Rosshole]

40 mm wheels
Ultegra group

[Rosshole]

you do tri's?

yes, see link in sig.

[Rosshole]

I am curently training for a Half iron in July Spirit of Racine (http://hfpracing.com/eventinfo.php?eventid=40), and a marathon this coming October Lakefront Marathon (http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/lakefront/)

[Rosshole]

I am not sure wether or not I am going to sell my road bike, or just keep both, I could kind of use the extra cash for other tri goodies.

[chowhoundMSP]

Just found this thread.

Growing up I rode all BMX, even took my BMX trail riding and lots of street riding.

Finally decide to grow up a bit. I've been riding bikes all my life, but am a newb when it comes to a bike with more then one speed. Well the wife decided she wanted to start riding with me, so we both got mountain bikes that way we could ride street and trail. She got a Trek WSD 4300, and I settled on a Gary Fisher Wahoo (the disc brake model). I like the all black look.

And for the winter months, picked up the Minoura (JDM! hahaha) rim trainer. Which works surprisingly well (I had some serious doubts). I chose this one cause it attaches to the rim so there is no need to swap the nobby tires.

I know I dont have the best setup but it has worked well so far.

[Rosshole]

i currently use a Cyclops Fluid 2 trainer. It is great for real world resistance.

[MSP608]

I know I dont have the best setup but it has worked well so far.

youre just getting started, no need for a $4k all-mountain bike just yet.

i actually picked up a new set of wheels myself. brand new out of the box 2006 p2!! guy had been holding onto it and never rode it.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/005.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/008.jpg

edit: dont worry reflectors are the first thing to come off.

[chowhoundMSP]

i currently use a Cyclops Fluid 2 trainer. It is great for real world resistance.

Yeah I hear fluid feels the most realistic, but the only way I could get a rim model is the Minoura magnetic model. May not be real but using the gears and the 7 mag resistance settings it can push back harder then I can at times. Still working on building up my legs, I guess. Been out of riding too long.

[Rosshole]

Yeah I hear fluid feels the most realistic, but the only way I could get a rim model is the Minoura magnetic model. May not be real but using the gears and the 7 mag resistance settings it can push back harder then I can at times. Still working on building up my legs, I guess. Been out of riding too long.

I hear ya, I use mine to simulate rides in a specific HR zone, so being able to get a specific resistance is key for me.

[iracemine]

good pick ross. now get some speed play zeros and top that bitch off!

[Rosshole]

that is what I currently have (speedplay x-series)... I think that I am going to sell my road bike and just steal the pedals off of that bike... how have things been with Patrick?

[Fear]

Ross, you should come with us to Ray's this weekend. Patrick is coming.


www.raysmtb.com

[Rosshole]

I have heard of that place, and as much as I would love to I have plans all weekend.

Shit, now I am pissed, that would be some fun shit.

[Fear]

I'm sure we'll be going back again. Gonna try and do it once a month, maybe only once over the summer, though.

[Rosshole]

sounds awesome!!!

[jimmysuite]

sweet thread. I race the WORS series in WI and I'm a cat 4 for road racing starting this year. I have a 2006 trek 5000, a 2007 redline 69er singlespeed, a motobecone super mirage fixie that is custom painted candy apple green with metal flake and white accents w/ white cables cages and rims, and finally a 2004 gary fisher cake 2 dlx full suspension mtb. its snowing like a SOB up here right now but im really looking forward to spring.

[iracemine]

im sick. my freind might go by himself.

[gone_fishin]

I am curently training for a Half iron in July Spirit of Racine (http://hfpracing.com/eventinfo.php?eventid=40), and a marathon this coming October Lakefront Marathon (http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/lakefront/)

you are a glutton for punishment my friend

[Rosshole]

you are a glutton for punishment my friend

This is all a warm up for IMWI 09... now that is punishment.

[Rosshole]

sweet thread. I race the WORS series in WI and I'm a cat 4 for road racing starting this year. I have a 2006 trek 5000, a 2007 redline 69er singlespeed, a motobecone super mirage fixie that is custom painted candy apple green with metal flake and white accents w/ white cables cages and rims, and finally a 2004 gary fisher cake 2 dlx full suspension mtb. its snowing like a SOB up here right now but im really looking forward to spring.

Damn, you are pretty serious then. Good luck with the racing this year.

[jimmysuite]

Yeah I hear fluid feels the most realistic, but the only way I could get a rim model is the Minoura magnetic model. May not be real but using the gears and the 7 mag resistance settings it can push back harder then I can at times. Still working on building up my legs, I guess. Been out of riding too long.

I've ridden on both a Cycleops and kinetic fluid trainers. I feel like both are harder than riding on the road. very good training, smooth and quiet. I like the Kinetic a little better because it has a better design for securing the bike in the stand but both are good trainers

[Rosshole]

I've ridden on both a Cycleops and kinetic fluid trainers. I feel like both are harder than riding on the road. very good training, smooth and quiet. I like the Kinetic a little better because it has a better design for securing the bike in the stand but both are good trainers

do you ride rollers at all? and if so, what benefit do you really get from them?

[jimmysuite]

I just learned to ride rollers about a month ago. I can ride a 58cm frame no problem but my road bike is a 62cm (also slightly skinner tires.. which makes a difference) and i can ride that uncomfortably (not too stable at that height yet) IMO rollers will give you better balance and reaction time. This helps esp for mountain biking.....

[Rosshole]

I just learned to ride rollers about a month ago. I can ride a 58cm frame no problem but my road bike is a 62cm (also slightly skinner tires.. which makes a difference) and i can ride that uncomfortably (not too stable at that height yet) IMO rollers will give you better balance and reaction time. This helps esp for mountain biking.....

rollers scare me...

[iracemine]

so do blue balls

[Rosshole]

one word, Blister.

[Rosshole]

I ordered (and downpayed) the B12 on Saturday. Awesomeness.

[MSP608]

i go home to get my p2 on friday, woot.

[Rosshole]

i go home to get my p2 on friday, woot.

cervelo?

[iracemine]

ops. I could have gotten that for ye at cost pls10(peep)

[Rosshole]

How much patrick?

[iracemine]

I start in mid march at the alrington hights shop so I could look it up when there. So I wouldn't have a clue till then. Sorry(cryhard)

but if I had to guess on what you stated on TMF 2K plus tax

[MSP608]

cervelo?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3672961&postcount=345

[Rosshole]

ah yes, I forgot.

[downtube]

anyone here done a brevet? thinking about a 200k in march, though I'm seriously not in shape for it

[downtube]

rollers scare me...

things I'd rather do than ride rollers...
ride outside at 10F
skate
run
visit car forums and get fat

[benjpi]

Last year I did three triathlons as part of a team, being the designated cyclist. This year, I want to finish at least one myself. I'm planning on signing up for the New Jersey Bassman (0.5 mi swim/29 mile bike / 4.1 mile run). The 39-year old knees might not make it through the run, but I'll walk that if I have to. But I've never swum before...

Just started earlier this week, trying to go 5-6 times per week between now and the event. I think I look like a squirrel that's been tossed in the water right now...

[Rosshole]

Last year I did three triathlons as part of a team, being the designated cyclist. This year, I want to finish at least one myself. I'm planning on signing up for the New Jersey Bassman (0.5 mi swim/29 mile bike / 4.1 mile run). The 39-year old knees might not make it through the run, but I'll walk that if I have to. But I've never swum before...

Just started earlier this week, trying to go 5-6 times per week between now and the event. I think I look like a squirrel that's been tossed in the water right now...

LMAO, you should consider renting a wetsuit for the race.

[gone_fishin]

It depends upon the triathlon and the regulations, but some will allow swimmer's snorkels (dynamic snorkels, not divers' snorkels) for the swim link. Check in about the regs. That might help you out tremendously for your first time.

[Rosshole]

It depends upon the triathlon and the regulations, but some will allow swimmer's snorkels (dynamic snorkels, not divers' snorkels) for the swim link. Check in about the regs. That might help you out tremendously for your first time.

I have yet to be in a race where snorkels (of any kind) have been allowed. Most races allow wetsuits unless the water temp is too warm.

also, if someone hasn't done much swimming and is potentialy worried about a half mile open water swim, a wetsuit could help a lot with speed, boyancy (safety), and body position. For $35 dollars, it can be worth it (and also help you decide weather or not to buy one)

[gone_fishin]

Yep, wetsuits are a must for open, cold water swims. With regard to the swimmer's snorkel, at least he can train with one for a time period before the race itself. It helps tremendously with learning proper technique. But I'd advise training without it for the two weeks prior to restup-- the transition will not be a walk in the park.

[benjpi]

:eek:I've been improving a little with the swimming, I'm down to about 1 gallon of swallowed pool water per day. I think I drank a 5-gallon pail's worth the first day. I'm really just planning on hitting it hard, and hoping that frequent practice & coaching will get me through.

I was planning on renting a wetsuit, the water temp is listed as "typically around 62 degrees". Not sure I could swim with that much shrinkage action going on! :eek:

[Rosshole]

:eek:I've been improving a little with the swimming, I'm down to about 1 gallon of swallowed pool water per day. I think I drank a 5-gallon pail's worth the first day. I'm really just planning on hitting it hard, and hoping that frequent practice & coaching will get me through.

I was planning on renting a wetsuit, the water temp is listed as "typically around 62 degrees". Not sure I could swim with that much shrinkage action going on! :eek:

that is damn cold.

[iracemine]

my winter training in iraq

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GNB7xT3rNE&feature=PlayList&p=05BC5DA66675296A&index=31

[Rosshole]

dirka dirka

[SilverBulletES]

my winter training in iraq

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GNB7xT3rNE&feature=PlayList&p=05BC5DA66675296A&index=31

dreeeeeeft!

[jimmysuite]

well tomorrow is suppose to be a high of 32 degrees F so team Fond du lac cyclery (myself included) have planned a 3.5 hour 70 mile journey to elkhart lake and back. I'm so sick of riding indoors i dont think the cold will bother me, i let you guys know.

[Rosshole]

Hells yeah, new bike!!!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6144edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6147edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6162edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6163edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6164edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6166edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6170edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/felt/DSCF6176edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/DSCF6182edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/DSCF6184edit.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rosshole/DSCF6187edit.JPG

[jimmysuite]

^^^ sweetness on wheels! ^^^

I have been lucky enough to have been able to get outside riding already! Hopefully tomorrow I will make the journey to and from work on the bike. (40 miles round trip)

[MSP608]

that's a lot of carbon fiber, whats it weigh like 5 lbs lol. how much did that cost you?

[Rosshole]

it weighs 18.75..... with comp and bottle cage... and tax, $2800

[seanmcsean]

damn dude.... that's a sweet ride.

I'm on the shelf for a little while. I have a pinched nerve in my back so no cycling for me.

I want it to be spring/summer again so I can bike outdoors.. 4-5 months of training indoors on a fluid trainer gets to you after a while.

[iracemine]

nice fish tank! salt or fresh???

[Rosshole]

That is my fresh tank (catfish, soon to be a 125gal), my FOWLR is in the bedroom!

P.S. When are you coming up Patrick?

[Rosshole]

damn dude.... that's a sweet ride.

I'm on the shelf for a little while. I have a pinched nerve in my back so no cycling for me.

I want it to be spring/summer again so I can bike outdoors.. 4-5 months of training indoors on a fluid trainer gets to you after a while.

Thanks, I can't wait to put some miles on it.

Good luck getting better and getting off of the trainer, (I hate trainers also)

[sanblaster]

Put a small shark in there, like gangsters do such as myself.

[seanmcsean]

santos doesn't have an angel and a devil on his shoulders..

with comments like that past one, I believe he's got a devil on one, and the ghost of tony montana on the other one.

[sanblaster]

Lmfao.

[iracemine]

SOON!!! I think the closing will be this week or next. We will then be moving up there before the end of the month so I will just spin up there and hang out and pick up some parts.

Nice Ride. Dont forget to get the reflectors off though...

[jred321]

i think some of these would go nice with that carbon fiber

http://www.graveyardmall.com/biwhli.html

[iracemine]

I just checked it out I'm 17 min from Kens shop and 1 1/2 hour from j00(wrc)

The shop I started working for already gave me there old air compressor and old neons. I cant wait to get my garage all set up.

[Rosshole]

SOON!!! I think the closing will be this week or next. We will then be moving up there before the end of the month so I will just spin up there and hang out and pick up some parts.

Nice Ride. Dont forget to get the reflectors off though...

Already done.


i think some of these would go nice with that carbon fiber

http://www.graveyardmall.com/biwhli.html

Lol.


I just checked it out I'm 17 min from Kens shop and 1 1/2 hour from j00(wrc)

The shop I started working for already gave me there old air compressor and old neons. I cant wait to get my garage all set up.

Awesome, i am looking forward to it... i would like to build a road bike for next year.

[Fear]

Man, shit finally dried up here -- been riding for the last 2 weeks or so. Cold be damned -- hat and under armour.

[Foolish]

Very nice Felt. Very nice.

I got out on the mountain bike this weekend. Sadly, the trails had been rebuilt since my friend was there last, and they kind of suck now. It was nice being on the bike again, but I wanted more challenge. Instead of going mountain biking, we went for a ride in the woods. LAME. :(

Also, those wheel lights are $4.99! That's awesome! If I still had people to go night riding with, I'd put a set on my mountain bike just to freak people out!

[Rosshole]

"compare to $29.99" .lmao.

[MSP608]

man thats light, I guess it would be fun to really feel the power transfer on a bike like that, but you'll never get me off my 5" travel mtb.

def don't get any scratches on that frame or it'll stress and break soon after. that stuff is like glass, fairly strong until you create a weak point.

[Rosshole]

that is what warranties are for!

[Foolish]

Installed my roof rack today:

[Rosshole]

I completed my first Half Ironman distance Triathlon yesterday.

1.2 mile swim = 32 minutes - 1:31 per 100 yards (I have spent a lot of time swimming in the past year)

56 mile bike = 2:36 min - 21.8 mph (it was actually 56.6 miles)

13.1 mile run = 2:25 - 11 minute miles (I am fat and can't run for shit)

Total time - 5:40 including transitions

High points;

Fast bike course
My heart rate was in range the whole time
I finished (this was 2 times that longest distance race that I have ever done)

Low points;
The water (lake michigan) was 55 degrees
I had a huge blister (2" across) on my left heel for the last 8 miles of the run)
It got pretty hot and humid during the run

All in all, it was an awesome day. I am pretty sore and stiff today but it feels like I accomplished a huge goal of mine (I have been training for this for a long time)

next year, full Iron Distance 2.4 mile swim/112 mile bike/26.2 mile run. now that will be an accomplishment.

oh yeah, and my trophy from yesterday...

[kickniteasy]

g-ross....haha

[Rosshole]

I aim to please.

[Fear]

Nice job, Ross. I picked up my road bike about 6 weeks ago. Did you do any of the Superweek crits?

[mx-p5]

Newb cyclist here.

Just picked up my newest baby and already threw on some Blackburn lights

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2687003137_3da1c565c0_b.jpg

Also picked up the Thule 3 bike hatch rack

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2690207209_2b51654163_o.jpg

[jimmysuite]

Nice job, Ross. I picked up my road bike about 6 weeks ago. Did you do any of the Superweek crits?


Superweek! +1 i'll be in this for sure next year!

[Foolish]

I'm going to need a new mount for my roof rack. I bought a "special" bike today:

http://gofast42.smugmug.com/photos/336082177_gBMSb-M.jpg
http://gofast42.smugmug.com/photos/336082640_w9Adh-M.jpg

http://gofast42.smugmug.com/photos/336083194_3UuYf-M.jpg

It's a Burley "Rock 'n Roll" tandem, circa 1994!

I am at least the 3rd owner, but it's in pretty great shape.
Current set-up is all Suntour: F&R cantilever brakes plus a rear drum brake, 3X7 gearing, and thumb shifters!

I'm planning to upgrade to 9-speed, grip shifters and V-brakes, I'll probably get rid of the drum brake for simplicity and so I can replace the rear wheel with one that is 9-speed spacing with quick-release. Once I have a quick-release, we can hook up my son's trailer.

I'm pretty excited! :D

[iracemine]

Nice job, Ross. I picked up my road bike about 6 weeks ago. Did you do any of the Superweek crits?

holy fuck a rodie?????

[MSP608]

Newb cyclist here.

Just picked up my newest baby and already threw on some Blackburn lights

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2687003137_3da1c565c0_b.jpg


That's such a sweet picture with the lights.

I've been riding my P2 a lot lately. Trying to relearn some trialsish stuff on platforms. I cheated and started out riding clipless, it's back to the basics now.

[Foolish]

I've been riding my P2 a lot lately. Trying to relearn some trialsish stuff on platforms. I cheated and started out riding clipless, it's back to the basics now.


If you're up in NoVA sometime, I'd be happy to go out trials riding with you! I'm not that good, but I've got some skill. ;)

Also, an update on the BRB (BigRedBike) plan. Keeping the drum, they're used on tandems as a drag brake to slow the bike on long descents. This bike has the front and rear cantis set-up to work on the right brake lever, and the drum set up on the left. More modern tandems use a conventional layout for the rim brakes and hook up the drum brake to a thumb-shifter so you can just put it on to provide a certain amount of braking all the way down the hill!

I'll be setting this bike up with GripShifters anyway, so I'll use one of the existing thumbies for the drag brake and put V-brakes on, operated normally. I'm going to have fun ordering parts tomorrow at work! :D

The Arai drum brake:
http://www.gofast42.smugmug.com/photos/336175351_Nm2Jd-M.jpg
STEEL IS REAL, BABY!!
http://www.gofast42.smugmug.com/photos/336176091_i3QXZ-M.jpg

[Fear]

holy fuck a roadie?????


I only ride BMX a little now since my back is so fucked.

[Rosshole]

Nice job, Ross. I picked up my road bike about 6 weeks ago. Did you do any of the Superweek crits?

I am not familiar with this...


I only ride BMX a little now since my back is so fucked.

Haha, you are moving closer to the darkside phil.

[Fear]

Superweek! +1 i'll be in this for sure next year!

We'll be in WI tomorrow. Pretty good times, as long as the weather is decent. It's been pretty brutal with all of the humidity here.

[Fear]

I am not familiar with this...


http://www.iccsuperweek.com/



Haha, you are moving closer to the darkside phil.


(headbang) I'll post a few pics of the bike up later, I'm far too lazy for it now.

[Rosshole]

interesting, but no, I stick to multisport stuff.

[iracemine]

super week is pretty big fer most of the employees at the shop. (part timers at least)

[iracemine]

here is what the bikes look of lately... I like my new troy lee design saddle.

[jimmysuite]

Anyone doing 24-9 this weekend? I'll be there racing with a 4 man team for Fond du Lac Cyclery.

[Rosshole]

Anyone doing 24-9 this weekend? I'll be there racing with a 4 man team for Fond du Lac Cyclery.

no, but good luck on the race man!

I am headed up to Three Lakes (just south of Eagle River for a weekend of running and open water swimming)

[jred321]

i separated my shoulder in soccer last week so a few weeks before i should ride again. boo to that

[MSP608]

i separated my shoulder in soccer last week so a few weeks before i should ride again. boo to that

I might have separated mine last weekend; wrecked right at the finish line in my dual slalom race. My knee is pretty banged up too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q02sQY98bqw

I'm wearing the lighter colored shorts.

[i12drivemyMP5]

I'm 48 so my racing days are gone by. Nothing to prove to anyone, no spare body parts to sacrifice. Have enough scars & plates & such. Increased risk & recovery time butttttt, I still ride like crazy be it mud or pavement but my focus is survival, fitness & fun. I have 9 bikes to spread it around on, the wife has 4 so gotta stay in one piece so they all get ridden. I ain't the fastest, or extremist, or slowest so I'm right where everyone else is...in the middle somewhere. None of that shit matters once you figure out there's always someone faster & slower anyway so it's all about fun & fitness. I win every time based on that.

[cable43]

my stable:

Canondale CAAD9 custom paint
FSA SLK Crank/ OS 115 Stem/ K Force Bars/ SLK Post
Durace F&R shift/derail/cass/chain
FSA Ceramic BB
105 Brakes (i know... i know)
Ksyrium SL Wheels
Body Geom Alias 143mm Saddle
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00166-1.jpg

FIT Aitken S2
(mostly stock)
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00169.jpg
My lastest project:

Cannondale Perp (M)
Rock Shox Domain Coil Shock 1.5
Fox DHX 5.0
Thomson 4x 40mm 1.5 Stem
Thomson Elite post
Avid Code Brakes
RaceFace Evolve Bars
Cannondale Floating Brake
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00172.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00175.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00174-1.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00177.jpg
I hope to have this rig done by Oct.

not pictured:
e13 DRS Guide
Sram X9 Drivetrain
DT Swiss EX5.1d rims
Conti-Tioga-Specialized tires

My summer love affair: I sold her on ebay for an ungodly amount to buy my perp.... I stated the bid at 2x what it was woth and did the Buy it Now price for $100 more than that.
I regret it every time I see a pic of her. I swear I miss this bike more than ANY woman I have ever been with.


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/DSC00310.jpg

Buttersex (http://velospace.org/node/11245)

Frame:
2007 Bianchi Pista

Handlebars and Stem:
Deda Pista (bars) / FSA OS140 31.8mm (stem)

Fork and Headset:
Bianchi Pista / Cane Creek Aheadset

Front wheel:
Velocity Deep 32 Hole

Rear wheel:
Velocity Deep 32 Hole

Crankset and Bottom bracket:
Truvativ 38T

Saddle and Seat Post:
Selle Italia C2

Pedals and Chain:
Welgo Pedals / Dura Ace Chain

Cog/Gearing et cetera:
14t Track / 16t Freewheel (flip flop)

[iracemine]

you shouldent clamp a caad9 there.

[cable43]

you shouldent clamp a caad9 there.

thanks for the advice
it was just resting there for the pic. When I work it I use an old Kalloy post.

When I worked in a shop I saw a guy crush a Trek 5200 OCLV. I'll never forget that one.

[iracemine]

When I worked in a shop I saw a guy crush a Trek 5200 OCLV. I'll never forget that one.

(wow) what happend? kid wind up paying for a new frame or did the shop eat it??

speaking of dumb kids, a junior mechanic was told by a customer they wanted there seat post cut down so they could fit on the bike that they had..... it was a suspension seat post(braindead lol

[Rosshole]

I had another Tri this past weekend, 51st place out of 530, and 3rd place in my age group.

.3 mile swim, 22 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile swim. 1:42:52.

[jred321]

nice work

[jred321]

anyone know how to figure out a stem's clamp diameter? i got my old bike working over the weekend. it's a steel frame from ~1994 so its layout is very different from the bikes of today. the stem that's on it is very long and flat so you're very stretched out. i want to put a shorter stem with a little bit of a rise to give a more comfortable and maneuverable riding position. this looks good http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/ST295A05-Easton+Ea50+Stem.aspx but i couldn't find a size stamped on the old one.

i want to eventually convert that bike into a singlespeed and after riding it on bike paths this weekend i see that it's not something i'll want to ride as-is for any extended period of time and the long flat stem limits maneuverability a lot compared to my stumpjumper

[Rosshole]

nice work

Thanks!

[iracemine]

anyone know how to figure out a stem's clamp diameter? i got my old bike working over the weekend. it's a steel frame from ~1994 so its layout is very different from the bikes of today. the stem that's on it is very long and flat so you're very stretched out. i want to put a shorter stem with a little bit of a rise to give a more comfortable and maneuverable riding position. this looks good http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/ST295A05-Easton+Ea50+Stem.aspx but i couldn't find a size stamped on the old one.

i want to eventually convert that bike into a singlespeed and after riding it on bike paths this weekend i see that it's not something i'll want to ride as-is for any extended period of time and the long flat stem limits maneuverability a lot compared to my stumpjumper

25.4. the 31.8 is newer shit. or did you meen the steer clamp, that should be 1" for 1994.

[jred321]

i was talking about the steer clamp but i assume i need both. the 25.4 is for the handlebar then i assume? are all steer clamps the same? it doesn't let me select different sizes there

[bioMed07]

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/08_bikes/08sputnik.html

new ride, 14t cog on the back

[Foolish]

i was talking about the steer clamp but i assume i need both. the 25.4 is for the handlebar then i assume? are all steer clamps the same? it doesn't let me select different sizes there

Older bikes often have 1" steer tubes/headsets on the forks, vs. the newer 1+1/8" standard used now on both road and mountain bikes. It's not easy to find 1" stuff anymore, unfortunately. Check with your local bike shop if you don't know what size you've got.

[jred321]

they don't make a spacer? eventually i'll make it to my LBS but online will probably be cheaper if i can find it on there

[iracemine]

spacers are dangerous. this is not the spot on your bike to cheep out. you might what to buy on line anyway to find a large selection of one inch stems. you'll need a time machine to find a large selection of one inch stems at your LBS or just buy it online if you know what angle and length you want.

[iracemine]

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/08_bikes/08sputnik.html

new ride, 14t cog on the back

I like how it offers a flip flop hub but no brakes. I hope it comes with just a track cog then?

[jred321]

this one says it comes with a shim to go from 1 1/8 to 1

http://nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=6000119&subcategory=60001186&brand=&sku=6218&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

1 1/8 in. diameter with added shim for 1 in. forks

[cable43]

(wow) what happend? kid wind up paying for a new frame or did the shop eat it??

speaking of dumb kids, a junior mechanic was told by a customer they wanted there seat post cut down so they could fit on the bike that they had..... it was a suspension seat post(braindead lol

boss's son.... you know the rest

[bioMed07]

I like how it offers a flip flop hub but no brakes. I hope it comes with just a track cog then?

haha, yeah, i dont have a freewheel on there anyway. it just comes with a 16t cog stock. i put a front brake on it anyways, i ride too fast to not have it.

[iracemine]

this one says it comes with a shim to go from 1 1/8 to 1

http://nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=6000119&subcategory=60001186&brand=&sku=6218&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

1 1/8 in. diameter with added shim for 1 in. forks

like i said its your front teeth.

[Fear]

Should be getting my new shoes and saddle tomorrow, Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow and Sidi Ergo 2's.

[SeminoleMan]

Well I've taken up mountain biking again after a few years away. I decide to rebuild my hardtail this spring since it needed the upgrades. I currently ride an '03 Giant Iguana Disc. I love this bike with the new goodies:

'08 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 fork
Hayes Nine hydraulic brakes (8-inch front rotor, 6 out back)
New pads
SRAM Trigger shifters
WTB Mutano-raptors (2.4 front), WTB Timberwolf (2.5 rear)
Crank Brothers 50/50xx platformsI could probably use a new wheel-set, but I think I'm better off saving that money. If I stay dedicated and get serious enough about riding again, I'm going to treat myself to a new ride at the end of the year: Giant Trance X2

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_us/bikes/models/zooms/2008/Trance-X-2-Black.jpg

[MSP608]

I just finished painting an old bike I had laying around. I was originally going to make it rideable for cruising around campus and not even lock it up since it's pretty much worthless. But I decided to add some style to it. I'll post up pictures in a little bit.

I'm bout to go swap my Juicy 7's back to my trail rig so I can go for a night ride. The temps are perfect at night these days.

[MSP608]

Before:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/Project%20POS/005.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/Project%20POS/009.jpg

After:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/Project%20POS/028.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/Project%20POS/024.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/Project%20POS/031.jpg

[Silver Ecstasy]

So I have a small obsession for wanting a motorcycle, but that obsession can't be fulfilled for several reasons, so instead I wanted a Mountain Bike and finally got one!

I've only been out riding a few times and I absolutely love being on a bike again in god knows how long! There are a couple things I need to upgrade like now though. Figured i'd get the input from you guys who may know more about it than I do.

Locking Cable
I know there's a vinyl locking cable, a chain locking cable and one of those aluminum U-Bars. Which is typically the best? I'd imagine the U-Bar style is the best but I can't seem to figure out where you'd put that on the bike to store while you're riding.

Seat..
My biggest complaint is probably the same complaint as anyone. The seat is so damn uncomfortable. With every rut and bump in the road, that thing sends shocks straight up my spine and hurts the obvious over a short ride. I want to get a better seat, but don't know if I should go straight to the largest cushioniest seat available or what? Any tips here?

Gloves
The grips on the bike are never designed for comfort. My hand has an imprint of hard rubber designs left on my palm every time I ride and it's just definitely uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

I'm ready to just go the shop who tuned the bike up for me and see what they have, but they are a smaller mom&pop shop and I'm sure everything they have is top dollar with the limited amount of traffic they get.

[bioMed07]

After:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/msp608/mountain%20biking/Project%20POS/028.jpg
[/IMG]

def likin the wheel color

[Rosshole]

I picked up some new shoes last night:

Adistar TriCarbon
http://www.bicyclebuys.com/productimages/ADATCPART.jpg

ahh, carbon fiber...

[Rosshole]

So I have a small obsession for wanting a motorcycle, but that obsession can't be fulfilled for several reasons, so instead I wanted a Mountain Bike and finally got one!

I've only been out riding a few times and I absolutely love being on a bike again in god knows how long! There are a couple things I need to upgrade like now though. Figured i'd get the input from you guys who may know more about it than I do.

Locking Cable
I know there's a vinyl locking cable, a chain locking cable and one of those aluminum U-Bars. Which is typically the best? I'd imagine the U-Bar style is the best but I can't seem to figure out where you'd put that on the bike to store while you're riding.

Seat..
My biggest complaint is probably the same complaint as anyone. The seat is so damn uncomfortable. With every rut and bump in the road, that thing sends shocks straight up my spine and hurts the obvious over a short ride. I want to get a better seat, but don't know if I should go straight to the largest cushioniest seat available or what? Any tips here?

Gloves
The grips on the bike are never designed for comfort. My hand has an imprint of hard rubber designs left on my palm every time I ride and it's just definitely uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

I'm ready to just go the shop who tuned the bike up for me and see what they have, but they are a smaller mom&pop shop and I'm sure everything they have is top dollar with the limited amount of traffic they get.

I don't think that I own a bike lock... I never would leave my bike anywhere that I would have to worry about someone grabbing it.

Invest in a good pair of riding shorts first, then see if you still need a new seat.

Check out some new grips and get some gloves... they are cheap.

[melicha8]

I just built myself a beater bike. I gotta say it's a cadillac ride. Cost 67.00 for new tires wheels and chain.
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v296/3/96/3210063/n3210063_39275842_3618.jpg

[Silver Ecstasy]

Well today I bought a bike lock and some gloves on clearance. Went riding for an hour and couldn't be happier. My riding shorts are air jordan dry-fit's. They feel great and I have no problem.

I got alot more used to the seat today, so I don't think I will need one any time soon.

[Fear]

Well, my seat came in today, but my shoes are backordered. On the plus side, I picked up a new pair of Pro Race 3s in blue. Awesome.

[Rosshole]

phils turning into a roadie....

[iracemine]

Well, my seat came in today, but my shoes are backordered. On the plus side, I picked up a new pair of Pro Race 3s in blue. Awesome.

PR3s $65 each = roadie(bike)

just got back from trek world 2009, only got one pic but its a dope one. ill up load it later.

[Fear]

phils turning into a roadie....

I can hardly ride BMX any more, I just hurt too bad after each ride.

[Fear]

PR3s $65 each = roadie

I get the hookup, son.

[iracemine]

I get the hookup, son.

sweet. you get wit any pelatons or you just city crusin??

[jred321]

My riding shorts are air jordan dry-fit's. They feel great and I have no problem.
what he meant was get a pair of real riding shorts. they'll have padding in the crotch area. this makes it so you have extra padding between you and the seat and makes the ride much more comfortable. basketball shorts don't have that padding

[bioMed07]

when are we riding phil

btw, anyone watch the velodrome pursuit on the olympics? shits crazy

[iracemine]

Trek world 2009

[Fear]

sweet. you get wit any pelatons or you just city crusin??

I've done a couple club rides, but mostly just century/race training. I want to be ready to start racing by Memorial Day (Quad Cities Crit) next year, and I have my first century this coming Sunday.

[Fear]

when are we riding phil

I ride every day, son. In fact, we're doing 60 miles this morning. Since, you know, I have no job to go to.

[Rosshole]

I ride every day, son. In fact, we're doing 60 miles this morning. Since, you know, I have no job to go to.

I am thinking about going back to school to be a teacher so that I can have summers off for more training...

[bioMed07]

I ride every day, son. In fact, we're doing 60 miles this morning. Since, you know, I have no job to go to.
damn, okay, im out of town right now but im coming back tonight. i got until thurs when school starts, so i will totally be up for a ride. where do u ride 60 miles?

[cable43]

Trek world 2009
wtf

[iracemine]

trek has there demos of the next year in august. they give us all a trek lime to ride from the convocation center to the restraunt that is like a mile away (about 800-1000 people). its a neat day test riding new bikes and checking out all the new stuff to sell next year. then when we are done eating and drinking we get to ride them back!

[Fear]

damn, okay, im out of town right now but im coming back tonight. i got until thurs when school starts, so i will totally be up for a ride. where do u ride 60 miles?

Just riding from Orland to like Monee-Manhattan Road and back, or out to Vollmer road with some very mixed up suburban routes. We scrapped the long ride Monday, since we all have the same haggard cold. I might be down for riding Friday or something, but just call me. We MAY end up riding the lakefront path tomorrow morning at like 5:30, since my buddy has to get used to his new TT bike for the Chicago Tri this weekend. And I may end up swapping my OCR for a TCR (full carbon) tonight.

[bioMed07]

i dont have class till 1:30 tomorrow so that kinda works out.

[Rosshole]

I got my morning 35 in today... I love the weather in the morning this time of year!

[cable43]

trek has there demos of the next year in august. they give us all a trek lime to ride from the convocation center to the restraunt that is like a mile away (about 800-1000 people). its a neat day test riding new bikes and checking out all the new stuff to sell next year. then when we are done eating and drinking we get to ride them back!

oh... in know of trek world (when I worked in a shop I was always the one who didn't get to go)

I just meant the mass metal

[Fear]

30mph winds straight out of the South = lose. I think I only averaged like 17, and only because I was pushing 28-32 with the tailwind on the way home, lol.

Ross, will I see you Sunday at the Accenture?

[Rosshole]

30mph winds straight out of the South = lose. I think I only averaged like 17, and only because I was pushing 28-32 with the tailwind on the way home, lol.

Ross, will I see you Sunday at the Accenture?

Sorry, triathletes are treated like the red headed step children of cycling... We don't get invited to that stuff.

[Fear]

We don't get invited to that stuff.


What, Triathlons?

http://www.chicagotriathlon.com/

[iracemine]

Sorry, triathletes are treated like the red headed step children of cycling... We don't get invited to that stuff.

WTF(mswerd)

[Rosshole]

sorry, I thought that this was more superweek stuff. my mistake

[Fear]

No, but if you have a bike without aero bars, you should come out to next Tuesday's crit practice in Matteson.

[Rosshole]

No, but if you have a bike without aero bars, you should come out to next Tuesday's crit practice in Matteson.

just my MTB... I am thinking about building a Roadie this winter.

[downtube]

I did 121 miles for my birthday on saturday - great weather, great route, great ride. took off sunday/monday and did a 30 mile recovery ride today.

Trying to decide what the next mileage challenge should be. I've done 127 miles in a day, 600 loaded touring miles in 6 days... need something new. A 200k brevet would add a time factor. The RAIN ride (Ride Across Indiana) is 160 miles from Illinois to Ohio in one day. TOSRV is back-to-back centuries. I've heard guys talk about a 24-hour challenge where you basically ride as far as possible in 24 hours. Undecided what to do next....

[jred321]

try venturing off road as your next challenge

[downtube]

try venturing off road as your next challenge

Maybe when I get a couple kids out of college and have a disposable income again, I'll start a new hobby. But for now I'm equipped for road riding.

[Fear]

edit: stuff on next page, kthxbye.

[iracemine]

odonnell fuel rules!!!

[Fear]

No, it's fucking terrible. i only use it in my micro, my buggy gets Byron Race 3000 exclusively.

[iracemine]

u chillin next Saturday at my bike shop party or are you in the international club of I'm doing something that day?

p.s. never heard of that fuel.

[Fear]

u chillin next Saturday at my bike shop party or are you in the international club of I'm doing something that day?

p.s. never heard of that fuel.

Is this party at the house? I should be ok to make a trip up, probably gonna have to take the train, though.

[Fear]

Also,
http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product/B3130183/gallery/gallery1.jpg

[iracemine]

Is this party at the house? I should be ok to make a trip up, probably gonna have to take the train, though.

yup, sounds good. Just let us know and we will pick you up at the station, or you can ride that gay 20" you have (I live less than a mile from it(( Ken is about 3 miles)) since metra let bikes on all weekend with a $5 unlimited pass for all weekend.


Also,
http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product/B3130183/gallery/gallery1.jpg

hmmm. will get back to you on proper thread about this......(ugh)

[iracemine]

bring nothing. just drink.

[Fear]

yup, sounds good. Just let us know and we will pick you up at the station, or you can ride that gay 20" you have (I live less than a mile from it(( Ken is about 3 miles)) since metra let bikes on all weekend with a $5 unlimited pass for all weekend.

I could take my road bike, too. ARE 700C WHEELS GAY?!?!?!?




hmmm. will get back to you on proper thread about this......(ugh)

Byron's is fucking awesome. Sidewinder is pretty good, too -- I burned a half-gallon of their 8% blend, kept a tune, but ran a little warmer than I liked.

[coyfish]

Oh cool thread. I never saw this one. I do traithlons ( in fact I did one this morning) 1 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 5 mile run. Fun stuff. The swim sucked. Water was so dark and cold but whatever. Couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Ive got a Cervelo Dual with vision handlebars. Not the best bike but I got a killer deal on it off ebay. Alwasy fun smoking people with 8 thousand dollar bikes :).

[iracemine]

nope. just let me know. everyone will be related to a LBS some how, so it will be nice to hang wit you again.

[Rosshole]

did I hear someone say something about drinking this weekend?

[Fear]

Frame swap!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c125/yell03specv/T1-2.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c125/yell03specv/T1-1.jpg


Frame: T-1 Garrett, 21"
Fork: Director
Bars/Stem/Headset: S&M Race XLT/FBM Crown Royal/Fly
Grips: Longnecks, cut flanges, Ruben ends
Seat/Post/Clamp: Metal Bonesnake Pivotal/Federal/S&M XLT
Brakes/Cable/Lever: EvoII/Odsy Linear/Odsy small, Purple Rain
Cranks/Sprocket/Chain: Fly/Tree Lite, 28T/KMC 710-SL
Pedals: PCs (shown), or Atomlab Aircorps (not shown, durrrr)
Front Wheel: Marmoset--->DT spokes--->7KA--->Ruben foldable, 2.25
Rear Wheel: KHE Reverse "ACB", 9T--->DT spokes--->7KA--->Ruben folable, 2.0
And lastly, 2 Fly pegs (old sleeved style) and 2 Gland MKIIIs.

[xxxmonoxidechil]

dang. i need pics of the bike i just tossed together. real nice free agent bmx...