Author Topic: Any cyclists? (Read 105475 times)

IPA4Me · « **Reply #250 on:** April 19, 2014, 09:10:04 AM »

Did anyone get some saddle time this morning? Great ride for me.

AST · « **Reply #251 on:** April 19, 2014, 09:26:05 AM »

i wanted to but worked a buttload this week and have so much to do this weekend. hopefully tomorrow afternoon i can make some time for it

the_ugly_clown · « **Reply #252 on:** April 19, 2014, 10:46:36 AM »

16miles yesterday @ 18.96mph

IPA4Me · « **Reply #253 on:** April 19, 2014, 12:04:07 PM »

Quote from: the_ugly_clown on April 19, 2014, 10:46:36 AM

16miles yesterday @ 18.96mph

Nice riding.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #254 on:** May 07, 2014, 04:35:52 AM »

Got some midweek saddle time near Cinci. Took a ride on the Little Miami Trail (16 miles in 60 minutes). Pretty nice Rails to Trails pathway. I'll definitely try another section when I'm in the area again.

the_ugly_clown · « **Reply #255 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:21:50 AM »

Anyone have a single speed 29er?? I want one. Thoughts??? Experience?? Regrets??? Thinking going with the Nashbar 29er SS which has good reviews also pondering getting a Chinese carbon frame and building one up, but I have lil (no) experience in such things.

pissclams · « **Reply #256 on:** May 07, 2014, 08:21:04 AM »

single speed 29'r? oxymoron much?

the_ugly_clown · « **Reply #257 on:** May 07, 2014, 11:31:19 AM »

Quote from: pissclams on May 07, 2014, 08:21:04 AM

single speed 29'r? oxymoron much?

wut???

asava · « **Reply #258 on:** May 07, 2014, 11:38:44 AM »

Quote from: the_ugly_clown on May 07, 2014, 07:21:50 AM

Anyone have a single speed 29er?? I want one. Thoughts??? Experience?? Regrets??? Thinking going with the Nashbar 29er SS which has good reviews also pondering getting a Chinese carbon frame and building one up, but I have lil (no) experience in such things.

if you are going with a single speed, you should go with steel, imo. and not Nashbar.

pissclams · « **Reply #259 on:** May 07, 2014, 12:20:46 PM »

Quote from: the_ugly_clown on May 07, 2014, 11:31:19 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 07, 2014, 08:21:04 AM
single speed 29'r? oxymoron much?
wut???

i mean. single speeds bikes, aren't they really for city riding? the big advantage is less weight?

asava · « **Reply #260 on:** May 07, 2014, 12:39:34 PM »

Quote from: pissclams on May 07, 2014, 12:20:46 PM

Quote from: the_ugly_clown on May 07, 2014, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: pissclams on May 07, 2014, 08:21:04 AM
single speed 29'r? oxymoron much?
wut???

i mean. single speeds bikes, aren't they really for city riding? the big advantage is less weight?

lot of mtbr's ride single speed. the weight advantage is obvious, but people also like it for the simplicity. no shifting, just legs. plus they are super fun.

pissclams · « **Reply #261 on:** May 07, 2014, 12:43:19 PM »

i know that some riders do, i'm sure it's just superb if all that you're doing is single track prairie riding pussy crap.

the weight advantage to a single speed is negated as soon as you make the decision to buy a 29 inch bike, at that point the only reason you're doing it is because you think it looks good with your vest and wingtips w/o socks.

CHONGS · « **Reply #262 on:** May 07, 2014, 01:15:15 PM »

You guys are going to die on this mountain (HAR!) in arguing against pissclams here.

asava · « **Reply #263 on:** May 07, 2014, 02:14:06 PM »

Quote from: pissclams on May 07, 2014, 12:43:19 PM

i know that some riders do, i'm sure it's just superb if all that you're doing is single track prairie riding pussy crap.

the weight advantage to a single speed is negated as soon as you make the decision to buy a 29 inch bike, at that point the only reason you're doing it is because you think it looks good with your vest and wingtips w/o socks.

know a lot of riders around here (READ: Not prairie riding pussy crap) who go with single speed. i've had friends ride Moab on single speed. there is also this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Speed_World_Championship

the fact that you are riding a 29er doesn't change the fact that it provides a weight benefit. don't really get what you are going after here, but you are wrong.

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #264 on:** May 07, 2014, 02:31:50 PM »

I DNR this thread, but are you guys all going to be out getting in people's way on Bike to Work Day, May 16?

asava · « **Reply #265 on:** May 07, 2014, 02:40:09 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 07, 2014, 02:31:50 PM

I DNR this thread, but are you guys all going to be out getting in people's way on Bike to Work Day, May 16?

i bike to work everyday, so probably?

michigancat · « **Reply #266 on:** May 07, 2014, 02:42:25 PM »

My bike to work day is tomorrow. I generally feel like a hero in this day.

pissclams · « **Reply #267 on:** May 07, 2014, 04:14:01 PM »

Quote from: asava on May 07, 2014, 02:14:06 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 07, 2014, 12:43:19 PM
i know that some riders do, i'm sure it's just superb if all that you're doing is single track prairie riding pussy crap.

the weight advantage to a single speed is negated as soon as you make the decision to buy a 29 inch bike, at that point the only reason you're doing it is because you think it looks good with your vest and wingtips w/o socks.

know a lot of riders around here (READ: Not prairie riding pussy crap) who go with single speed. i've had friends ride Moab on single speed. there is also this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Speed_World_Championship

the fact that you are riding a 29er doesn't change the fact that it provides a weight benefit. don't really get what you are going after here, but you are wrong.

i'm not wrong, i'm right. gmafb.

pissclams · « **Reply #268 on:** May 07, 2014, 04:15:24 PM »

you know what's even lighter than a single speed bike? a single wheel bike, also no seat, and no pedals. #letsdothis #feather #worldchampionships

IPA4Me · « **Reply #269 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:09:58 PM »

Yes. I think I'll make a special trip to the local office just for this day.

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 07, 2014, 02:31:50 PM

I DNR this thread, but are you guys all going to be out getting in people's way on Bike to Work Day, May 16?

AST · « **Reply #270 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:24:56 PM »

guys, i almost died tonite. was doing a 30 mile ride and at mile 23, the great equalizer hit. it also hit at miles 24 & 25. fortunately i was riding a trail with an abundance of parks and port-o-potties. it is impossible to keep your butt puckered while pedalling. called the wife to pick me up at mile 28 and i never want to experience that again.

Tobias · « **Reply #271 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:27:37 PM »

i might be dense. were you pooping yourself? seems bad for the bod temple

AST · « **Reply #272 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:29:05 PM »

Quote from: Tobias on June 02, 2014, 09:27:37 PM

i might be dense. were you pooping yourself? seems bad for the bod temple

yeah, i guess you missed the part about the port-o-potties. those are bathrooms you know, although crappy ones pun intended.

Tobias · « **Reply #273 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:30:35 PM »

ast, you should ride 22 miles from here on out so you can still sit and post because i enjoy it usually

AST · « **Reply #274 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:40:15 PM »