HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[agile_one]

Jeff, the Calfee is real sexy.  

 

I do want to officially call out Raffy for wimping out and sleeping in rather than riding with us.  

Yes on Jeff's Calfee, and Raffy is a wuss - made more so by JP's showing up.  Kids today ...

[The Monkey]

I rode a bicycle today.  One that moves, not one that stays in place.

[VPI]

Great.  Let's talk about what bike you are going to buy.  I am assuming a $20k budget to get you started?

[boomana]

Bike shopping for Dinny sounds like fun!

 

Didn't Dan start riding again a couple weeks ago?  Dan, why aren't you posting updates?  

[Grahame]

Something refined one would hope!

[grawk]

Because other priorities have kept me off the bike

[MexicanDragon]

I rode a bicycle today. One that moves, not one that stays in place.

This makes me so happy!

**BRENT**

[The Monkey]

I liked it.

[n_maher]

So this weekend I rode both my Dad's Salsa Vaya and my brother's CAAD 9, talk about different rides.  Anyway, the net result is that I discovered that I've been running my saddle too low.  So this weekend I bumped it up a good half inch.  The ride into work this morning felt good with no issues.  I hammered in pretty good completing the 20.4 miles (thanks to the newly opened bridge) at 19.7.  I'm hoping to take a little longer route home since I won't have to catch a shuttle across the river and hopefully the saddle position will remain a positive adjustment. 

[VPI]

That is a pretty dramatic change.  I am going to raise the Calfee saddle quite a bit as I realized this weekend it is too low.  Otherwise the Calfee feels pretty comfortable with a very different geometry than the Cervelo.  I need to get fitted and I think it will be a very comfortable bike.

[Dreadhead]

That's a lot of saddle height increase but not unreasonable.

Jeff just match the relationship between saddle, handlebars and pedals and you will be great. The Calfee geometry feels amazing

[VPI]

Did we ever get a group ride setup for this weekend while Marc is in town?  Never mind, looks like he will not be in town after all.

Edited August 12, 2013 by VPI

[luvdunhill]

Nah. I decided to stay until Friday and then go back for the weekend. Looks like a ton of fun and meeting Dreadhead in person is on my bucket list

[Emooze]

Dinny, stay strong. Don't give in.

 

In unrelated news. I'm looking at buying a bike. I hear Ohio is pretty prolific with the bike paths and I think it'd be a good change of PT. Currently looking at a Surly Crosscheck based on some recommendations from a friend at home. Now is there a place I can get Jeremy Clarkson's bike shirt?

[MexicanDragon]

What are you wanting to do with the bike?

**BRENT**

[Dreadhead]

Nah. I decided to stay until Friday and then go back for the weekend. Looks like a ton of fun and meeting Dreadhead in person is on my bucket list

I'm going to have to work to live up to that or you need a better bucket list

[n_maher]

I've been looking at a gravelbike to add to the stable and the Crosscheck is on my short list.  But I agree that we need a bit more information about how you intend to use the bike before we can make reasonable recommendations for possible alternatives.  Knowing your budget would help too.

[raffy]

Cool article on Kellen Winslow (NFL TE) and cycling:

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/kellen-winslow-whose-motorcycle-wreck-almost-cost-him-135122952.html

[The Monkey]

What are you wanting to do with the bike?

**BRENT**

 

My guess is use it to smash bats?

[Voltron]

I rode a bicycle today.  One that moves, not one that stays in place.

 

I liked it.

 

Did anyone else read these two posts and hear them to the tune of Katy Perry's I Kissed a Girl?

[raffy]

I would love to see Katy Perry kiss a girl and yes, I would like it 

[Voltron]

[parris]

Is there a Kirk on the horizon Vicki???  Curious minds want to know!  

[boomana]

I'm assuming it's still on its way to Montana as Dave seems like the type to notify me once it's arrived, especially since I haven't paid for it yet, and he was waiting for the bike, along with Joe's invoice, before telling me the final amount. 

 

I really really wanted the bike for Sebring, but I'm starting to be doubtful.  

[Dreadhead]

Vicki, when is Seabring? Have you chosen a seat yet?