Author Topic: Any cyclists? (Read 105540 times)

ednksu · « **Reply #300 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:28:56 PM »

Quote from: alexander supertramp on June 04, 2014, 09:05:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 08:44:23 PM
Quote from: alexander supertramp on June 04, 2014, 08:41:52 PM
Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 08:36:34 PM
Quote from: alexander supertramp on June 04, 2014, 08:35:22 PM
Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 07:28:44 PM
I got a new bike, a Giant Escape, and I love it. It's such a huge upgrade from my old Trek. Riding is much more fun now.

Question for "real" cyclists: why do you get seats with no padding but then wear shorts with padding in the butt?

weight.

but the weight is in the shorts. You still have to move that weight.

i know the padded shorts are heavier than no padded but that difference is significantly less than padded versus non padded seats.

define significant?

carbon seat (115-200g) and padded shorts (200g) = 315-400g
padded seat (400-600g) and non-padded shorts (150g) = 550-750g

so anywhere from a 40-60% weight reduction for the saddle and shorts

also, congrats on the new bike, that's pretty exciting

One big thing with saddles is how they absorb and distribute your weight. Nice saddles don't have a lot of padding because they absorb your weight through the rails acting almost like a leaf spring suspension you'd see on some trucks. In theory you'd have the seat adjusted so it hits the bones in your pelvis correctly too.

BW · « **Reply #301 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:36:58 AM »

KC cyclists, check this out.

www.tourdebbq.com

Good times to be had.

the_ugly_clown · « **Reply #302 on:** August 27, 2014, 06:54:50 AM »

Xmas is coming... please send me a powermeter. Thanks.

AST · « **Reply #303 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:10:24 PM »

just finished a 25 miler while it is 36 degrees out. will be picking up some shoe covers before my next ride as i would like to keep my toes around for a bit longer.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #304 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:20:23 AM »

50F is my limit and I have shoe covers. I hate riding in the cold.

AST · « **Reply #305 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:51:32 AM »

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 05, 2015, 07:20:23 AM

50F is my limit and I have shoe covers. I hate riding in the cold.

not a fan of cold rides either, like at all. have to get back in shape though. been doing great the past couple of months and i can't let the cold stop me. those kind of excuses are what got me out of shape to start with.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #306 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:53:29 AM »

I run when it's cold or hit the spin bike. Usually run.

asava · « **Reply #307 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:42:11 PM »

fat bikes are the answer, guys.

michigancat · « **Reply #308 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:44:33 PM »

Quote from: alexander supertramp on January 05, 2015, 07:51:32 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 05, 2015, 07:20:23 AM
50F is my limit and I have shoe covers. I hate riding in the cold.

not a fan of cold rides either, like at all. have to get back in shape though. been doing great the past couple of months and i can't let the cold stop me. those kind of excuses are what got me out of shape to start with.

you guys should move to northern california, perfect riding weather year round

AST · « **Reply #309 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:23:36 PM »

just picked up this evening, now my 7am ride tomorrow in the low 20's will hopefully result in me still being alive

The Big Train · « **Reply #310 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:28:03 PM »

are you really going to wear those shoe things?

AST · « **Reply #311 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:34:41 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on January 09, 2015, 08:28:03 PM

are you really going to wear those shoe things?

uhm, yeah. keep the feet from getting froze along with the torso. also, high visibility for morning ride.

The Big Train · « **Reply #312 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:37:32 PM »

Quote from: alexander supertramp on January 09, 2015, 08:34:41 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 09, 2015, 08:28:03 PM
are you really going to wear those shoe things?

uhm, yeah. keep the feet from getting froze along with the torso. also, high visibility for morning ride.

good. i thought you were playing a joke on everyone and were kidding

Tobias · « **Reply #313 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:43:47 PM »

you think ast would half-ass anything he does in life?

The Big Train · « **Reply #314 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:49:34 PM »

why would i ever think that tobias?

AST · « **Reply #315 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:53:45 PM »

i'm right here guys

Tobias · « **Reply #316 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:57:18 PM »

t's and p's about the weather there

AST · « **Reply #317 on:** January 10, 2015, 08:59:33 AM »

the 2 pieces of gear I picked up really kicked ass. no they did not make me faster but they did make the ride a whole lot better from a comfort standpoint.

side note: my buddy and I did not see a single other rider on the trails today so we are either badass or dumbass. no I'm not asking for input on which one it is either.

AST · « **Reply #318 on:** January 10, 2015, 09:21:29 AM »

Quote from: SEK_EMAW on September 20, 2013, 09:43:03 AM

New bike showed up yesterday.

(Team alexander supertramp? )

so you've had this badboy about 1.5 years now. how do you like it?

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #319 on:** January 12, 2015, 02:26:20 PM »

Quote from: alexander supertramp on January 10, 2015, 09:21:29 AM

so you've had this badboy about 1.5 years now. how do you like it?

AST- I love the Orbea. I don't have any other experience on a carbon road frame though, so I'm not real qualified to judge.

I did have a warranty claim on the Orbea though. (Small crack on the top backside of the head tube. Bike shop guy said it was epoxy cracking, versus the actual carbon.) Competitive Cyclist, where I bought the bike and Orbea both took great care of me. They didn't have any of the white frames available in my size, so I am now riding this:

Been limited to mostly trainer rides for the last month. Started using The Sufferfest videos. I love them. They definitely beat your ass.

ben ji · « **Reply #320 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:45:02 PM »

Quote from: ben ji on September 05, 2013, 07:43:41 PM

The New Magna!

Welp guyz, the magna is no more. Purchased for $75 off craigslist this guy finally crapped out in the fall. Brakes became non existent and it sat over at my buddys house for a month until I trashed it.

NOW HELP BEN JI FIND A NEW BIKE!

Requirements

- Suitable for frequent 1-2 mile rides to bro's houses where I can crush beers and not have to worry about driving.
- MUST be a mountain bike able to "Hop Curbs"
-Maybe take it "Off Roading" once a year.

My current plan is to buy a new bike at target/walmart. Is there a better option? I'm really only looking to spend $100-$200.

AST · « **Reply #321 on:** January 12, 2015, 10:43:03 PM »

Quote from: SEK_EMAW on January 12, 2015, 02:26:20 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on January 10, 2015, 09:21:29 AM
so you've had this badboy about 1.5 years now. how do you like it?

AST- I love the Orbea. I don't have any other experience on a carbon road frame though, so I'm not real qualified to judge.

I did have a warranty claim on the Orbea though. (Small crack on the top backside of the head tube. Bike shop guy said it was epoxy cracking, versus the actual carbon.) Competitive Cyclist, where I bought the bike and Orbea both took great care of me. They didn't have any of the white frames available in my size, so I am now riding this:

Been limited to mostly trainer rides for the last month. Started using The Sufferfest videos. I love them. They definitely beat your ass.

yeah i've heard that about the head tube but fortunately have not had it happen. i think you got lucky though because i dig the slate more than the white but they didn't have any when i made my purchase. can't tell is that the sram apex?

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #322 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:15:25 AM »

Yeah, I like the gray too.

It's Ultegra.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #323 on:** January 14, 2015, 04:54:47 AM »

Quote from: ben ji on January 12, 2015, 09:45:02 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 05, 2013, 07:43:41 PM
The New Magna!

Welp guyz, the magna is no more. Purchased for $75 off craigslist this guy finally crapped out in the fall. Brakes became non existent and it sat over at my buddys house for a month until I trashed it.

NOW HELP BEN JI FIND A NEW BIKE!

Requirements

- Suitable for frequent 1-2 mile rides to bro's houses where I can crush beers and not have to worry about driving.
- MUST be a mountain bike able to "Hop Curbs"
-Maybe take it "Off Roading" once a year.

My current plan is to buy a new bike at target/walmart. Is there a better option? I'm really only looking to spend $100-$200.

Craigslist again. Spend the $200 and you'll have a much nicer bike than a new one at Walmart. Might try a local bike shop. We have one in Louisville that specializes in rehabs. You can get some great deals on classic mountain bikes that are in like new condition.

deputy dawg · « **Reply #324 on:** January 14, 2015, 01:06:14 PM »

Bought a Giant hybrid off ebay for $25, seller was in a yellow gas station in Lawrence. They were subsequently raided for being a fence

. It's held up like a champ for 7 years now, but am now switching to my old Diamondback hybrid with 700cm wheels.

Am looking for a good light to mount on bike so I can ride home from work at 5pm--it will be dark on the trails until time changes in the spring. Any recommendations?