HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[VPI]

Seems like a big stretch.  Looks like it has a fairly short stem though so that might help.

[Dreadhead]

It's 10 speed, Chris.

My bad. I counted a couple times but I miscounted. Probably still in the price range I'd offer. I have a 3 year old bike with Zipps that cost more than that bike did when new (i.e. both bikes at purchase) and I'd be surprised to get more than $2.5k for it if I could sell it (XL's aren't commonly traded).

Mike, what stem length on your Gunnar?

Edited April 24, 2013 by Dreadhead

[tyrion]

Seems like a big stretch.  Looks like it has a fairly short stem though so that might help.

I have to measure my stem and then figure the size stem I would need for the Calfee to see if it will work.  I'm thinking it will be too long.  The stem will likely have to be pretty small and I would think that would make the handling twitchy.

[raffy]

Mike 4.5 cms is a LOT. You'll end up with a 65 or 70 mm stem which in my opinion is not ideal.

[tyrion]

That's kind of what I was thinking.  I'm going to measure my bike but I think in the end you will be right.

[n_maher]

Longer reach with less drop might not be the end of the world.  I'm surprised your TT is so short, Mike.  Mine on the Roubaix is 582mm so I wasn't so freaked out by the 59cm, but if the Gunnar has a 54.5cm TT that would seem really short for a guy your size - in my head anyway.  Are you sure you aren't thinking of the seat tube?

[nikongod]

Mike 4.5 cms is a LOT. 

 

Thats what she said. 

[tyrion]

Longer reach with less drop might not be the end of the world.  I'm surprised your TT is so short, Mike.  Mine on the Roubaix is 582mm so I wasn't so freaked out by the 59cm, but if the Gunnar has a 54.5cm TT that would seem really short for a guy your size - in my head anyway.  Are you sure you aren't thinking of the seat tube?

I have long legs and short torso.  My Gunnar fits me perfect.  Never been more comfy on a bike.

 

[n_maher]

Well dang, look at that. The calfee probably won't work then. (

[tyrion]

Looking at the picture, I don't think a measurement is even necessary.

[Dreadhead]

Sadly I agree mike. Does not look like it will work. Now is the bike going to go to cuba?

[c12mech]

^^^Are you referring to me? 

 

I would love to have it but the 59 tt is a deal breaker for me and I actually like the yellow.

 

My Orbea has a 52 st and 57 tt.  I've got a 70mm stem on it now and am comfortable.  I'm playing the saddle switch game right now.  I'm going to get measured while on vacation next month.  Hopefully that will help.   

[justin]

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[VPI]

Looks great.  The more Chris King the better in my book.

[VPI]

So when/where are we doing the HC Virginia/Maryland MTB Meet?

[justin]

tomorrow?  

[VPI]

I think a weekend might work out better.  I am around this weekend.  Chris, Juan, Ben?

[MexicanDragon]

Nice, Justin!

**BRENT**

[Nebby]

I'm up for it, what's a good place to ride? I haven't gone MTBing at all here...

[VPI]

We had talked about Wakefield and Schaeffer Farms.

[tyrion]

I'm in DC Memorial Day weekend.  If I can get away for a few hours and find a bike to rent, I would be up for a ride in the area.

[justin]

mike, i'll be in that area on saturday 5/25 for the nova meet

[VPI]

Any of the local guys need a bike carrier?  I have the Thule 9001 Raceway carrier that I am about to sell but I thought I would check here to see if someone wanted it cheap.

 

[MexicanDragon]

Justin, if you want to do that instead of a hitch... you may need a rack adapter, but not a big deal.

**BRENT**

[tyrion]

mike, i'll be in that area on saturday 5/25 for the nova meet

Wow, HF meet. I haven't been to one of those in a while. I need to start suggesting to Gail and Brittnie that they need to do some time to hang out without me.