VPI Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 A bit of a gravel ride in the 94 degree heat. What month is this?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Specialized Turbo Vado is, as expected, a blast to ride around on errands and makes short work of the (very) steep hill up to my house. Tech and main components seem solid enough but the "afterthought" bits are just horrible for a bike at this price point. Have ordered Ergon grips, a Thudbuster ST post and Brooks saddle to rectify this outrage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Of course, no one rides a bone stock bike, not even Brent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I approve of all bike spending. I just bought bits to make my Di2 wireless and syncro shifty. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Porno [emoji41] [emoji41] [emoji41] [emoji41] [emoji41] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Managed to fit two rides into my busy work day today. The first was strictly MTB while this afternoon I did the gravel loop. The Jones does make for a capable allrounder bike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Did 3 of my normal path rides around the lake this week (6.2 mi). Only pulled a biscuit boy once when an old(er) guy's dog ran out in front of me. Managed to unclip and stop, but still fell over. No damage... unlike the biscuit [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 We should get together for a ride sometime. I am thinking about doing the werewolf ride out in Aurora next week. If my shop actually gets my new wheels with Dyno built by then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Definitely Jeff. The Werewolf ride looks pretty fun; unfortunately I am supposed to meet some former coworkers that night at a new place in Naperville (Pour House?). If that falls thru, I'd probably be up for it.Is the ride just from the shop to Two Brothers roundhouse, and back?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yes, short ride under the full moon with beer in the middle. Think it is typically around 20 miles total. I think it is mixed surface so I would expect some dirt and gravel so not sure if that is your thing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Google maps shows it as being ~3mi from the shop to Two Brothers via the Prairie Path. If the surface is like the PP (asphalt or packed gravel) I'd be ok with it. Loose gravel, particularly in the dark, would be a problem.Exceedingly non-HC, but don't have a mtn bike, fat tire, etc. The bike in pic has 28mm tires on it (meas. 26). Used to ride PP with 23s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 No longer shamefully stock. New suspension post, saddle and grips. Much more bum friendly. Rode to gym today — hopefully the start of a virtuous circle! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Have you gotten bags for the rear rack? That would be a very nice grocery shopping bike, especially if your grocery stores also serve beer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Jeff, Don't confuse Stretch's Gym bike with his Beer bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Or wine hauler! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 hours ago, VPI said: Have you gotten bags for the rear rack? That would be a very nice grocery shopping bike, especially if your grocery stores also serve beer. Do intend to. Like most of the other stuff, still figuring out how it all works ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) There are some really great panniers out there. I like the Ortlieb waterproof/insulated one I use for groceries, but the Banjo Brothers open top grocery one probably works better as a pure grocery getter. I really like the mounting systems from Ortlieb, secure and easy on/off. Neither is compartmentalized so that could be a turn off for a general use kind of pannier. I like the Relevate frame bags on the Jones as well. Edited October 5, 2017 by VPI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 I have to say, the Silca Ultimate Hiro Edition is about the most serious piece of cycling kit I have come across. This thing is overbuilt to the extreme and the packaging that it came in puts several $10k+ pieces of Audio gear packaging to shame. To top it off they do not just send a cheesy little Allen wrench to put it together but instead send one of their overpriced but awesome wrenches. I am reluctant to put this thing in the garage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Ha, ha, I just came right here to ask you Jeff how did you like the pump! I like the chuck a lot. It is smoother than the Hirame and the gasket seems better as well. Put in some air in the commuter, nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 It is pretty impressive, and the best part of it is, Brent does not have and will not have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Out of reach pump is best pump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Purple Heart handles are a must on any bike pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Silca always made good shit, even back in the day. Still have a couple of their frame pumps and a track pump with Columbus tubing.Pumping a sew-up on the road to 120+ psi was a workout, but quite doable [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 It is pretty impressive, and the best part of it is, Brent does not have and will not have one.So jealous. H8u.Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Is that where you went to college? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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