agile_one Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 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 ... 1 Quote
The Monkey Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 I rode a bicycle today. One that moves, not one that stays in place. 2 Quote
VPI Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 Great. Let's talk about what bike you are going to buy. I am assuming a $20k budget to get you started? Quote
boomana Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 Bike shopping for Dinny sounds like fun! Didn't Dan start riding again a couple weeks ago? Dan, why aren't you posting updates? Quote
Grahame Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 Something refined one would hope! 1 Quote
grawk Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 Because other priorities have kept me off the bike Quote
MexicanDragon Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 I rode a bicycle today. One that moves, not one that stays in place. This makes me so happy! **BRENT** Quote
n_maher Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 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. Quote
VPI Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 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. Quote
Dreadhead Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 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 Quote
VPI Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote
luvdunhill Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 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 Quote
Emooze Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 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? Quote
MexicanDragon Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 What are you wanting to do with the bike? **BRENT** Quote
Dreadhead Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 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 Quote
n_maher Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 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. Quote
raffy Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 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 Quote
The Monkey Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 What are you wanting to do with the bike? **BRENT** My guess is use it to smash bats? 1 Quote
Voltron Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 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? 3 Quote
raffy Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 I would love to see Katy Perry kiss a girl and yes, I would like it Quote
parris Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 Is there a Kirk on the horizon Vicki??? Curious minds want to know! Quote
boomana Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Posted August 15, 2013 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. Quote
Dreadhead Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 Vicki, when is Seabring? Have you chosen a seat yet? Quote
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