HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[VPI]

Nate, which Baileyworks do you have?  I like the Roadrunner in Copper.

 

Dan, I have a hydration pack but I think it is too skinny to fit a laptop.

[grawk]

you asked about ipad.  My hydration pack is a perfect fit for my ipad (or macbook air), even when the bladder is full

[VPI]

Yeah, but I always want more than I ask for.  I figure some times I might have to bring my POS Dell home for some work-related nonsense.

[boomana]

Glad you're getting out there, Brent.   I'm betting I would have been walking right along with you.  I have bridge repeats scheduled for this weekend.  I'm on a train-your-weaknesses plan, which, quite frankly, sucks, but I know I'll like the results.

 

On a good body note, my physical therapy ends Saturday.  We spent one month on my bad ankle and another working on my weak hip, and I'm feeling as good and pain free as possible.  Starting next week, I'm upping my strength training to five days a week (1/2 hour sessions), and cutting down my riding to two weekdays plus weekends.  The goal is to keep that up for three months, then re-evaluate where I'm at, hoping I can then work into more of a maintenance plan.  I lost a lot of muscle (not that I had that much to start) in my legs in my downtime, and it's not coming back as quickly as it used to when I was younger.  I also have maintained my weight loss without having to really think about things, which pleases me, and though I have ten more pounds to lose, I'm not really working at it, and figure if it comes off, fine, and if it doesn't......f-it.  

[Dreadhead]

Good job Brent!

 

Nice work and good plan Vicki. Those last 10lbs are a bitch, I have stalled out myself but I haven't been putting on weight either. I wish I had the drive to workout in the evenings but recently I've been so swamped with work and since Meaghan hasn't been feeling well I've been hanging out with her. I figure very limited riding for the next few months.

[shellylh]

Finally signed up for a bike locker at the train station.  Hope to start my mini commute next week.  Need to figure the best way to transport ipad, etc. comfortably while on the bike.  Any of you guys have bike bags (pannier or wearable) that you recommend?

 

The Chrome Citizen Messenger bag is the best messenger bag I have tried.  It fits snugly across the body, is fully weatherproof, is very rugged, and the padding on the part of the strap that goes over the shoulder is fantastic.  The only annoying thing is that the damn seat belt buckle.  They also have a mini version if you want something smaller.

 

http://www.chromeindustries.com/bags/messenger-bags/citizen-messenger-bag

 

If you want a small and light backpack, I would go with a light hiking pack (if you want waist support) or (should I dare mention... http://www.tombihn.com/backpacks/TB0110.html).

 

When I have commuted in the past, I have usually used panniers though.  The ones I got were from REI.  

[raffy]

Nice work Brent! Keep it up, you gotta start somewhere, right?

 

For now, but not if you stay in the game for the long term. You want more drop for more efficiency powering in the drops and climbing. Is that a 49?

 

I know what you mean. I find myself more flexible as the miles accumulate so while my current fit with the new deeper drop bars are just right, I wouldn't be surprised if I find myself wanting more by next year or even the end of this year's riding season (if Florida even has such a thing).

 

My next frame will definitely have to be more aggressive. The Roubaix's headtube for my 49 is 125mm and I'm aiming for something in the 100-110 range with less BB drop to give me a higher riding position relative to the front end. There's a lot of frames that can suit these requirements.....Tarmac, Venge, Orbea Orca, Dogma, etc.

[VPI]

I think I will pick up the Bailey Digital Super Pro for regular use and one of the Portland racks for the future if I decide to put on a trunk bag or panniers.  Wish Portland did these in stainless.

 

Edited May 2, 2013 by VPI

[c12mech]

Nice ride Brent.  Looks like fun.

 

I have not loaded my last couple of rides but here is one of my usual routes.  The wind was about normal for this time of year here at 17mph.

 

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/299031774

 

One day I will figure out how to post the screenshot like Nate does.

[n_maher]

Nate, which Baileyworks do you have?  I like the Roadrunner in Copper.

 

 

Jeff, I've got two of their older messenger style bags.  The Roadrunner looks sweet, but I have no direct experience with it.  What I can say is that their bags are very well built, but are similar to Red Oxx in their function over form philosophy.  I find their bags attractive, but some would say that are overly utilitarian.

[VPI]

The bags look good to me and the strapping mechanism looks to be very good for bike carry.  Not quite as easy as a pannier but I could use this on whichever bike I decide to ride.

 

This, but in copper to match the bike of course.

 

[Nebby]

 

Was a fun trail, but definitely reminded me that I'm quite out of shape.

Edited May 2, 2013 by Nebby

[justin]

hah...i recognize this.  so i can do that w/ the edge 500?  neat.

 

didnt know you were wearing a HR monitor.  but yes that HR is quite high

Edited May 2, 2013 by justin

[Nebby]

Yup, the Edge 500 will do that. You'll need to setup an account at connect.garmin.com first but after that it's pretty straightforward.

[Mister X]

Cateye is starting to remind me of larocco with the revolving ship date for the Stealth 50.

[raffy]

It looks to be available in the link you embedded.

[Mister X]

I don't remember embeding a link.

Funny though, the link took me to the local shop's site and the clerk told me two weeks when I stopped in earlier today.

(which is exactly what he said last month)

[n_maher]

I think a recent forum update has started putting semi-annoying auto links into common phrases/keywords.  I noticed it a few days ago but it doesn't seem very consistent. 

[pigmode]

There's a lot of frames that can suit these requirements.....Tarmac, Venge, Orbea Orca, Dogma, etc.

I like your style. clink-clink, beer foaming, gu-u-u-u-lp

[raffy]

I think a recent forum update has started putting semi-annoying auto links into common phrases/keywords.  I noticed it a few days ago but it doesn't seem very consistent. 

 

Yes, my name has a link embedded on it that takes me to an eBay page with something about "Raffy learns to read". I know I'm a retard but illiterate? (I had to google that spelling )

[jpelg]

Anyone here, particularly you steel-frame fans, have an opinion regarding old-school friction shifters?

[guzziguy]

It's viglink putting in the links.  Somebody is getting paid whenever the link is clicked.

[VPI]

Heading out for a ride this morning. Found a channel on Fios call BEin sports that shows a lot of cycling and will be broadcasting the Giro d'Italia today if anyone is interested in checking it out.

[swt61]

I think a recent forum update has started putting semi-annoying auto links into common phrases/keywords.  I noticed it a few days ago but it doesn't seem very consistent. 

 

It's consistently semi-annoying. 

[Nebby]

 

It's consistently semi-annoying. 

http://www.viglink.com/opt-out

Opt out link.