HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[boomana]

Got in 21 miles.  Bike does not disappoint.  The weather, however, does.  

[Dreadhead]

Cool Vicki. I got in just about the same out of work (31km).

 

The live tracking app seems to work well too and doesn't use much battery doing updates every 2 minutes. May increase it to 5 minutes.

[Nebby]

Which app did you end up using? 

[Emooze]

Picked up my bike today. Put in 15 miles. It was a little harsh for a guy who's hasn't ridden in a few years.

[boomana]

^ Congrats!

[Emooze]

Thanks Vicki though your bike looks wayyyyyy better.

 

On my ride, I found out my saddle was not properly tightened down when it shifted back and down on me suddenly. Had to ride a few more miles to find my savior, a bike police man who happened to have a toolkit in one of his pouches. Ohio is pretty awesome for cycling.

[grawk]

I can recommend a 20 in 1 tool

[Dreadhead]

Decided against a new bike for now.

The Giant TCR Advanced SL will become my ride from work bike. It is totally crazy to have a bike that nice as a commuter/rain bike but I can't sell it for much more than the CAAD 10 4 Rival bike would cost me so why not. The Zipp 404 wheels should move to the Calfee but I just can't seem to bring myself to take off the Mad Fibers.

[boomana]

Took the bike back to Tune today for final touches and tweaks.  I'm happy to say that right now, I wouldn't change a thing.  

 

 

[Dreadhead]

Enjoy it Vicki. That new bike feeling when stuff just clicks is awesome.

[raffy]

The Giant TCR Advanced SL will become my ride from work bike. It is totally crazy to have a bike that nice as a commuter/rain bike but I can't sell it for much more than the CAAD 10 4 Rival bike would cost me so why not. The Zipp 404 wheels should move to the Calfee but I just can't seem to bring myself to take off the Mad Fibers.

 

I don't think that's crazy at all, Chris. I like to think I have a nice bike and I ride it in the rain and any condition for that matter all the time. Personally I try to take good care of my gear but I don't hold anything out just because it's rainy or shitty out. What's the use of having a nice bike if you'll only take it out in nice conditions?

[Dreadhead]

When it was my only bike it got ridden all winter. My point was that it is sort of sad to make a thoroughbred be a pack horse but on sunny days the Calfee is the ride of choice.

[raffy]

Better a thoroughbred be a pack horse than stay unused in the stable right?

[Dreadhead]

Well said

[boomana]

[grawk]

Vicki, these would look great on your bike:

 

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=135324

[Dreadhead]

Nemesis hoops are sexy. I don't think that the hub is 11 speed compatible though.

[grawk]

ah, I didn't realize she had the 11sp

[boomana]

I am so done buying things for awhile.  

[MexicanDragon]

Yeah, but a girl can window shop.

 

**BRENT**

[grawk]

dinny: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200957836373

[parris]

MMMMmmmmmm Sew ups   !

 

I've still got 2 pairs of sew up wheels built up from back in the day.  I've been thinking of swapping out the old f/w hub on one pair for a 10 sp hub so I'd have a set to use on the other bikes.  

Edited August 29, 2013 by parris

[justin]

dinny: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nimbus-Mountain-Unicycle-or-Muni-26-black-/310717292126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4858319e5e

[Torpedo]

^ I'd pay to see pictures of Dinny riding that thing

[boomana]

^  I think we all would!

 

So, I just got in.  I've been riding around since 9:30 this morning, taking a few breaks for lunch and visiting the shop to get my garmin issues resolved.  I'm tired, sunburned and very happy.