Dreadhead Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) The ride today was awesome. You guys should come and do that loop sometime.http://app.strava.com/activities/162500330 I am a whole lot slower than I was at this time last year but I am at peace with that. I am not going to compromise large quantities of time with the boys to be better on the bike. Edited July 6, 2014 by Dreadhead 2
n_maher Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 Brought the roubaix with me on vacation. Unpacked it only to find the rear hub is pooched. Thankfully there was a reputable shop within ten minutes and they were open Sunday. It's already fixed and I'll get it tomorrow morning. 2
Dreadhead Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 there are some serious climbs on that route. They are not too bad, not flat but not killer.
grawk Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Did 18 miles with the kids today. My oldest lost the tip of a presta valve, and ended up walking 2 miles to a place where I could pick him up in the car. Otherwise, a good ride. I did it on my old school nishiki.
CD44hi Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Did 15 on Friday and 28 yesterday. No humidity and nice temps. The only drawback was the number of people on the road. But not up Ross though
grawk Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 They are not too bad, not flat but not killer. 1400 ft of climbing is killer for my fitness level
cetoole Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Wanted to go out for a run today, but legs weren't up for since I ran the last two days, so I finally got out on the road bike for the first time in the PNW. Really nice day, and was a quite fun 16 miles on local trails, except for that stupid hill at the end. I am pretty sure that the Cervelo I borrowed from Jeff a few weeks back had acme rocket boosters built in or something. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/536270328 Edited July 7, 2014 by cetoole 1
justin Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 1400 ft of climbing is killer for my fitness level do we know how many feet it really is? i think some of our results were around 1400, or 2000, or 800..was all over the place
Nebby Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 My garmin recorded 1400ft or so when we last rode it, if that counts for anything.
Dreadhead Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 The loop I did yesterday was about twice as much climbing as what we did before. Either way you guys should come and ride sometime 1
VPI Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Definitely up for another Lake House Ride. Might even try to the throw the Kayak on the roof for some after ride rowing. 1
Nebby Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 I'm also definitely up for another Lake House ride
CD44hi Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Chainlove is burning through stocks of Sportlegs (120ct) $16 plus shipping
Nebby Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Chainlove is burning through stocks of Sportlegs (120ct) $16 plus shipping Competitive Cyclist is having a TdF sale, with the Sportlegs marked down to $16.20. They've also got Osmo nutirition and Skratch Labs mix on sale too: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/competitivecyclist/The-Tour-Sale/cat100205662/promo.html?INT_ID=IB15010 They're supposed to add more items to the sale as TdF goes on.
Mister X Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Goodwill had posted an ad in the local craigslist bikes section so I went and took a look. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Trek-420-Bike-17146823.html An old beat up Trek 420 was no surprise but this one was----------> http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Specialized-Sirrus-LTD-Road-Bike-wKsyrium-Elite-17140072.html $195 shipping though.
grawk Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Holy crap. Who put those wheels on that bike? I finished building up my 99 fsr today. XTR rear XT front and shifters. I still need to rebuild the rockshox Judy fork, but it's rideable: 1
Pars Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) That Trek probably wouldn't be too bad. I would bet it is closer to 24-25lbs, and should have 700c wheels (Matrix rims, 15g stainless spokes, Sansin sealed bearing hubs). Probably a 1990. Indexed 7 speed as well, for those that don't do friction. Looks like it would clean up quite nicely, but you would want to do a complete tear-down. Edited July 7, 2014 by Pars
Mister X Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 That Trek probably wouldn't be too bad. Maybe if it had matching wheels but even with a rusty chain the Centurion Accord (that popped up today) would be a better choice? http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Centurion-Accord-Bicycle-17165283.html
n_maher Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 Got out for a quick vacation 15 miler today, it was hot. 1
VPI Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 I am surprised that I have not heard that Ari is in town to race in the Brompton National Championships this weekend. You saving yourself for the world's? 1
nikongod Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 I'm not in shape for the race. Like at all.
justin Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 You need a montage Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dreadhead Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 Wow that website is more polished than the one for the real cycling US champoinships http://www.bromptonuschampionship.com/
nikongod Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) You need a montage Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They don't fold up nearly as small/cleanly/quickly. BikeFriday is pretty cool. They do not fold as small as the Brompton, but are said to ride better. Folding small is important to me. I'l get a big-wheel road bike for long rides one of these days. Edited July 11, 2014 by nikongod
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