Author Topic: Any cyclists? (Read 105104 times)

asava · « **Reply #75 on:** July 13, 2012, 02:52:04 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 02:46:18 PM

Quote from: asava on July 13, 2012, 11:38:17 AM
I think I was just failing to realize you were only talking about commuter culture. In which case you are pretty spot on.

I was actually only talking about people who ride bikes in public.

As opposed to people who ride bikes in private?

michigancat · « **Reply #76 on:** July 13, 2012, 02:53:17 PM »

Quote from: asava on July 13, 2012, 02:52:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 02:46:18 PM
Quote from: asava on July 13, 2012, 11:38:17 AM
I think I was just failing to realize you were only talking about commuter culture. In which case you are pretty spot on.

I was actually only talking about people who ride bikes in public.

As opposed to people who ride bikes in private?

I mean, I'm not sure who you think these "serious" riders are. Probably a combo of weekenders/casual professionals. BELIEVE ME I COVERED EVERYONE

asava · « **Reply #77 on:** July 13, 2012, 02:59:14 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 02:53:17 PM

Quote from: asava on July 13, 2012, 02:52:04 PM
Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 02:46:18 PM
Quote from: asava on July 13, 2012, 11:38:17 AM
I think I was just failing to realize you were only talking about commuter culture. In which case you are pretty spot on.

I was actually only talking about people who ride bikes in public.

As opposed to people who ride bikes in private?

I mean, I'm not sure who you think these "serious" riders are. Probably a combo of weekenders/casual professionals. BELIEVE ME I COVERED EVERYONE

I think i'm understanding what you are saying. Person first. Bicyclist 2nd.

ednksu · « **Reply #78 on:** July 13, 2012, 03:20:31 PM »

Quote from: the_ugly_clown on July 13, 2012, 02:43:30 PM

Quote from: Fldermaus on July 13, 2012, 08:40:52 AM
Looking into getting a road bike, for triathlon. Is it better to try to get a cheap new bike, or find a used one of better brand? I don't want to spend much over $800.

Get fitted... than go with the bike that "fits" you the best.

Get more bike for your money going used... Cervelo p2 used for example if going for a tri bike.

But if not going to Tri forever, just get a decent road bike with good components.... its the machine not the bike that makes it run.

yes

you can do a tri on a good road bike. If you're willing to travel KC has a MUCH more active Craig's List section. You might also check to see if any local bike stores have used bikes. Some stores will take trade ins.

michigancat · « **Reply #79 on:** July 13, 2012, 05:36:57 PM »

Boom. Casual professional cyclist. I'm guessing Lake Merritt is his stop.

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sys · « **Reply #80 on:** July 13, 2012, 06:11:04 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 05:36:57 PM

Boom. Casual professional cyclist. I'm guessing Lake Merritt is his stop.

did you pick a time and place for our fight yet?

kim carnes · « **Reply #81 on:** July 13, 2012, 08:29:58 PM »

how high can you guys bunny hop?

michigancat · « **Reply #82 on:** July 13, 2012, 08:31:08 PM »

Quote from: sys on July 13, 2012, 06:11:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 05:36:57 PM
Boom. Casual professional cyclist. I'm guessing Lake Merritt is his stop.

did you pick a time and place for our fight yet?

preferably somewhere near a bart station. Thursday afternoons work best.

ednksu · « **Reply #83 on:** July 13, 2012, 08:45:34 PM »

oh good god BART talk.....

so yes Big Poppi is the place for elites. Pathfinder is good too, I've only interacted with their shop manager type guy or whoever he was. Very nice, a bit introverted for my tastes.

Barry can go back to being butthurt

sys · « **Reply #84 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:54:00 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on July 13, 2012, 08:31:08 PM

preferably somewhere near a bart station. Thursday afternoons work best.

fremont bart station, thursday at 6. done. bring your leashed dog.

puniraptor · « **Reply #85 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:59:22 PM »

I thought big poppi was for cultists

kim carnes · « **Reply #86 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:00:06 PM »

wheelies. whats the longest wheelie you've ever done? mine is probably close to 10 ft

ben ji · « **Reply #87 on:** September 05, 2013, 09:03:11 AM »

So I've got around 5 buddies that live within 2 miles of my house, been talking for the past year about buying a cheap MTN Bike to ride over to their houses when I want to watch some football and get pak'd.

Well, ole ben ji finally pulled the trigger on a MTN Bike and bought one off craigslist yesterday. A BAD ASS Magna 21 speed for $75!!! Guy bought it new from Target for $120 and only rode it like 2 times!

I took it for a quick spin around the hood last night and felt like a 12 yr old kid all over again!

AST · « **Reply #88 on:** September 05, 2013, 09:24:53 AM »

Oooh a biking thread, I'll play

I have a road bike

Skipper44 · « **Reply #89 on:** September 05, 2013, 10:19:30 AM »

Quote from: ben ji on September 05, 2013, 09:03:11 AM

So I've got around 5 buddies that live within 2 miles of my house, been talking for the past year about buying a cheap MTN Bike to ride over to their houses when I want to watch some football and get pak'd.

Well, ole ben ji finally pulled the trigger on a MTN Bike and bought one off craigslist yesterday. A BAD ASS Magna 21 speed for $75!!! Guy bought it new from Target for $120 and only rode it like 2 times!

I took it for a quick spin around the hood last night and felt like a 12 yr old kid all over again!

did he sell you his helmet too?

asava · « **Reply #90 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:09:23 PM »

Guys, i've accumulated two more bikes since the inception of this thread. I think i have a problem. Also, I am into day 3 of my 365 days of commuting. Goin pretty good so far.

ben ji · « **Reply #91 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:11:56 PM »

Quote from: asava on September 05, 2013, 02:09:23 PM

Guys, i've accumulated two more bikes since the inception of this thread. I think i have a problem. Also, I am into day 3 of my 365 days of commuting. Goin pretty good so far.

What do you plan to do when it snows?

asava · « **Reply #92 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:13:48 PM »

Quote from: ben ji on September 05, 2013, 02:11:56 PM

Quote from: asava on September 05, 2013, 02:09:23 PM
Guys, i've accumulated two more bikes since the inception of this thread. I think i have a problem. Also, I am into day 3 of my 365 days of commuting. Goin pretty good so far.

What do you plan to do when it snows?

THIS.

Was one of the recent acquisitions. Also, THIS:

michigancat · « **Reply #93 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:17:33 PM »

how far, asava? any hills?

asava · « **Reply #94 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:26:36 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on September 05, 2013, 02:17:33 PM

how far, asava? any hills?

no hills. the lady and i just moved into the town proper, making my commute about 1 mile and pretty much flat. before I was only commuting a few times a week on this....

michigancat · « **Reply #95 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:30:09 PM »

Quote from: asava on September 05, 2013, 02:26:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 05, 2013, 02:17:33 PM
how far, asava? any hills?

no hills. the lady and i just moved into the town proper, making my commute about 1 mile and pretty much flat. before I was only commuting a few times a week on this....

that would have been a bit much on a bike every day..

star seed 7 · « **Reply #96 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:46:50 PM »

yeah, jesus dude...

asava · « **Reply #97 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:56:44 PM »

i think the worst thing would have been the cold factor coming down it every morning around 7:30 a.m. That and the ice would make it near impossible. There are parts of the road that are completely shaded and it isn't abnormal to feel a 10-15 degree drop in temperature when you go in from the sun. Would need some seriously warm clothes. Actually a big part of why we moved. Sold one of the cars in anticipation. Other than that, the ride up isn't too awful, just would add another 20-25 minutes to my commute time.

every once in a while i would switch it up and take the long way home...

ben ji · « **Reply #98 on:** September 05, 2013, 03:00:26 PM »

AKA asava couldn't cut it as a Mountain Man and needed the plush comfort of city life.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #99 on:** September 05, 2013, 04:33:37 PM »

Quote from: asava on September 05, 2013, 02:09:23 PM

Guys, i've accumulated two more bikes since the inception of this thread. I think i have a problem. Also, I am into day 3 of my 365 days of commuting. Goin pretty good so far.

How many bikes does one need? n+1 :-)

Good luck on your commuting. I cover a three state territory. Makes bike commuting tough.