CD44hi Posted November 9, 2014 Report Posted November 9, 2014 Ah, gotcha. You, sir are a long drink of water, indeed.
guzziguy Posted November 28, 2014 Report Posted November 28, 2014 Still interested in a fully suspended bike. I talked to my future nephew (engaged to my niece) yesterday. He can get me a new 2014 Trek Fuel EX 5 29 for about $1050 out the door. I can think of lots of reasons to do this and only one reason not to, and that it is about twice what I wanted to spend. That won't be enough to stop me. Are there any other reasons why I shouldn't buy this bike?
MexicanDragon Posted November 28, 2014 Report Posted November 28, 2014 Ken, that's about the price of a hardtail with those specs, before tax. That is a really nice bike for that price, and I'd be happy with that if you're wanting a dual suspension. If you were looking at a 5 or 600$ dual suspension bike, it would be something 5-6 pounds heavier on clearance from like, Dick's. I say buy it. **BRENT**
fishski13 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Ben's Cycle is having a %15 off holiday sale. decided it was time to get ride of the sagging stock Wabi saddle and picked up a San Marco Rolls: https://www.benscycle.com/p-3557-san-marco-rolls-miele-saddle-tan-steel-rail.aspx . i'm buying blind but both the Rolls and Regal seem to be universally liked by most asses.
jp11801 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 after 2 years or so of constant weeks of 100 miles I stopped riding after a medical procedure in Sept. Damn if you don't reset back to zero quick I'm pretty much starting allover from scratch. Lucky that it comes back quick. Raffy would laugh his ass off at me if we rode today 1
Dreadhead Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Good luck with getting back on the bike. I am in Barbados for Christmas and got my old aluminum bike out and ready for a first ride of the trip tomorrow. It will be slow but it will be nice to get out. I'm not going to worry too much about cycling fitness until the spring after work gets less insane. Of course our third child is due in February so that may be spring 2016... 1
CD44hi Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 Nice ride Jose! I am sure you had nice views near the coast [emoji1] Have a good ride tomorrow Chris Good luck on getting back on the bike JP#s! Got out today and put in 47 miles on the road bike down on the Florida trail in Ocala. Nice weather. There are a bunch of rainy days in the near future. Hoping weather turns around quickly. I brought the mountain bike as well, that, if the weather holds for the better, will take to the single track area. Actually looking forward to that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
jose Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks guys!!! Is a good tour with nice views and road with friends (I'm on a cycling team) but the problem is the return because you have the hard wind in front and the road have many hills. You need to know the techniques of "relief group" (I don´t know the name in english ) for not exhaust yourself while pedaling against the wind. My dates: Medium speed: 31 km. Total time: 5H 10´ Max Speed: 69 km/h Max H.Bip: 171 Medium H.Bip: 131 Minimal H.Bip: 80
CD44hi Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 "Pace line" = relay group Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
jose Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 "Pace line" = relay group Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks!!!!
Dreadhead Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) http://app.strava.com/activities/231921789 Second ride after 2 months off the bike. Going faster than I expected but getting stiff from the rough roads. Edit: After trying 5 different things I can't figure out a good way to post Strava rides... Edited December 22, 2014 by Dreadhead
Dreadhead Posted December 22, 2014 Report Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) ? Not sure I follow. That reads as a comment on the pace and because you are not a native speaker I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt... Edited December 22, 2014 by Dreadhead
boomana Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Posted December 23, 2014 after 2 years or so of constant weeks of 100 miles I stopped riding after a medical procedure in Sept. Damn if you don't reset back to zero quick I'm pretty much starting allover from scratch. Lucky that it comes back quick. Raffy would laugh his ass off at me if we rode today I'm with John if you take out medical stuff and put in household stuff plus laziness. We rode only 15 miles and the last three were hard for me. Last year I was in shape, could easily ride 50-60 at a nice pace, and this year, I'm heavier, and...well....it is starting over again. I have to say it felt really good to be riding, other than be embarrassed, so that's good. I'm trying to ride in the morning now, today being the first, but since I don't have my timing together yet with needing to walk the dog, etc. I only got in six miles. The goal will be 10-20 at least two work days. I guess you gotta start somewhere (yet again).
jp11801 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) V just kick it in over time - I'm starting back at 50 + per week with no goal other than to ride. Once my legs go from jello to some semblance of muscle then I'll get more focused on intervals - short intense - long and mellow.... Vince at Tune says hello, I dropped the bike off for new wheels yesterday and bar tape and getting a quick adjustment when I go to pick it up. Edited December 23, 2014 by jp11801
Dreadhead Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Went down hard on the ride this morning. Totally my fault as i chose a bad line on a simple corner. Made my father in law wipe out too though he was unscathed other than a cracked helmet. Getting xrays now to see if I cracked my hip. Pretty epic road rash too. Feel like an idiot.
CD44hi Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 [emoji20] argh hope that everything checks A-ok Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nebby Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Ouch, Chris! Hope it turns out alright .
jp11801 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 fuck Chris I really hope it's not broken and you're up and back on the bike soon
Dreadhead Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Thank you guys for the concern. At home waiting on the results of the xray but right now I can't walk without crutches. Fingers crossed its just really bad deep tissue bruising. Doctor only gave me 6 days of pain meds so maybe that means if there is no fracture the recovery will be swift. Just thankful that Jorgen was there to help and a bunch of people stopped and offered assistance.
raffy Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Hope it's not a break, Chris. Feel better soon.
CD44hi Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Keeping my fingers crossed Chris. I am heading out shortly to do some miles on the path. I have to do some research for a "reasonable" road route here in Ocala, but to be honest there are some bike lanes along roads with 55 mph speed limits. People regularly doing 65 and above does not inspire confidence, so boring as it may be, I am sticking to the path... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
nikongod Posted December 23, 2014 Report Posted December 23, 2014 Dislike I hope you are OK, and recover quickly.
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