So many cyclists

[mattA3]

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/N...id=u0OEWnk4jmA

Keith you in?

[VWAddict]

I dunno...what is it, when is it...? that link doesn't work for me, I'm not signed up with ConstantContact...

My left knee is still buggered, so I'm doing single-digit mileages at the moment... My 8-year-old son can outride me right now!

[t_white]

Ended up getting that trek 1000 I posted earlier. It was in pretty good shape just needs a few adjustments and some new tires after a while. Not a bad deal for $250 I guess. It actually fit me pretty damn well once I adjusted the seat and took off the pedal straps. I'm happy with it though. Will get some pics when I get a chance.

[VWAddict]

Nice. -IT looks as if it's in nice condition, though do keep an eye on the tires... Those gumwall tires aren't all that easy to find these days, so those may be a little old.

Watch for aging/cracking etc. -On a bike, tire failure can be even more catastrophic than on a car. -Check before each ride.

Other than that, enjoy! Weather should be nice about now up n MD, -right?

[t_white]

Yea the tires are a little old but no visual cracking issues. Gonna try to check the date on em ..if even possible. The bike rides good and straight, shifts smooth, and is pretty damn comfy, but man do I hate the shifter locations on the lower frame bar. Prolly gonna need a better seat and the handle bars are going to need a new wrap on them.

Any pointers for online stores to get proper riding gloves, patch kits, small tire pumps, shorts or some of the handle bar wrap? Maybe even a seat. $250 for the bike left me with $100+ play money for other items. Any website recommendations would be great

[LWNY]

bike nashbar and performance bicycle is where all the freds go to get their stuff. I don't think they have the sponge grips though.

[t_white]

bike nashbar and performance bicycle is where all the freds go to get their stuff. I don't think they have the sponge grips though.

Awsome sites, went ahead and ordered a bunch of stuff from performance bicycle. Got a little "shopping cart happy" but I got:

Forte softtail seat (looks much more sporty and comfy than the one of the bike currently)
Forte patch kit
Hurricane mini pump
Bottle
Ascent bare bones multi-tool
Cateye Velo 9 cyclocomputer (looks like a decent buy for $20)
Transit 50 wedge pack
Performance classic II gloves (cheap but hopefully they do the trick)


Total order was a little over $100. Still need to get a spare tube and some of the soft handle bar wrap. Then I will look at grabbing some new tires since these are a bit old, but still have some good life on em.

[tiptronic]

Awsome sites, went ahead and ordered a bunch of stuff from performance bicycle. Got a little "shopping cart happy" but I got:

Total order was a little over $100. Still need to get a spare tube and some of the soft handle bar wrap. Then I will look at grabbing some new tires since these are a bit old, but still have some good life on em.

you can also sign up for Chainlove.com for minute deals.

[srbeards]

ribble cycles in the UK usually has great prices on things. Good enough to make it worth a bit more for shipping.

Plus they have a great selection of Assos gear:

[VWAddict]

I'm gonna be just round the corner from Ribble Cycles in a couple of months... They're in Preston, and I'll be staying about 10 miles away for a week or so. -I'll have to make sure I leave space in the luggage for one of those bib-short models!

The day before I fly home, I have a ticket for the Olympic Soccer semi-finals. -I'm looking forward to it, though it'll be at Manchester United's football ground... which will leave a bit of a nasty taste in my mouth!

[DWhite]

Alafia State Park, FL



Santos, FL

[yowzaa]

^

[krazyboi]

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_7757.shtml

[biff2bart]

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_7757.shtml

Cool to look at, but completely "M'eh" from a performance and functional standpoint. I love these Industrial Design bikes: they look so futuristic, but completely miss the most important parts of being performance oriented.

And - c'mon - inverted single crown fork? Marzocchi tried this 10 years ago and it was a total failure. There is simply NOT enough torsional rigidity for these kinds of forks in mountain biking, no matter what material, stanchion / slider overlap, and diameter the forks are. And, the tire probably comes close to buzzing the seat under full compression - or at least dumps mud all over the seat.

If you're going to make it a commuter bike (i.e. powered), then ditch the suspension and MTB tires and get slicks on it. If you're going to make it a mountain bike, then ditch the HEAVY motor and battery. It doesn't matter how low the center of gravity is: added weight is bad and makes the bike more difficult to maneuver.

[SilverSquirrel]

Cool to look at, but completely "M'eh" from a performance and functional standpoint. I love these Industrial Design bikes: they look so futuristic, but completely miss the most important parts of being performance oriented.

And - c'mon - inverted single crown fork? Marzocchi tried this 10 years ago and it was a total failure. There is simply NOT enough torsional rigidity for these kinds of forks in mountain biking, no matter what material, stanchion / slider overlap, and diameter the forks are. And, the tire probably comes close to buzzing the seat under full compression - or at least dumps mud all over the seat.

If you're going to make it a commuter bike (i.e. powered), then ditch the suspension and MTB tires and get slicks on it. If you're going to make it a mountain bike, then ditch the HEAVY motor and battery. It doesn't matter how low the center of gravity is: added weight is bad and makes the bike more difficult to maneuver.

Yeah... thats an excercise in goofieness...

My current favorite of the day is the "Lefty" fork... (can you still call it a fork, if its only one sided?

Im also getting used to the "Thru axle" quick release. I put together two full suspension bikes from the same manufacturer today, at the shop, and each one had different thru axle setups, so no swapping/replacing parts with out major hunting around and special ordering. cool stuff though!

[tiptronic]

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_7757.shtml

[tiptronic]

mini gtg and ride

[BritBulldog]

I'm just getting back into riding after ~6-7 years hiatus...Right now all i have is a Cannondale Trail SL5 29'er and im using it for both road and trials. Hoping to get a road bike in the near future.

So who else on here uses Strava? Ive been trying it out the past 2 weeks and i love it!

[brungold]

A3 strava referral link

http://www.strava.com/?utm_source=IN...n=iRT%2BWheels

[BritBulldog]

A3 strava referral link

http://www.strava.com/?utm_source=IN...n=iRT%2BWheels

...that just takes me to my strava home

[tiptronic]

...that just takes me to my strava home

my last recorded ride (rode sunday but didnt have my battery pack didnt get to log it)

[empivw]

Some of my bikes


1981 26" Prodyne. 1 of 9 made If you know bmx stuff this was created by JMC bmx.



1979 26" DG bmx team Vulcan



2012 Aaron gwin team carbon trek session 9.9 DH bike. ( stock photo)

[tcardio]

opinions on pitlocks for my fixie please

[SilverSquirrel]

opinions on pitlocks for my fixie please

1.only works on vertical dropouts.

2. expensive.

3. who would steal a fixie wheel? only someone dumb enough to ride a bike without brakes.

[LWNY]

Report out on Lance. nowhere to hide now.

Hincapie officially admits to doping year after year. I knew he was up to no good during back then racing with him when we were in the same club.

[SilverSquirrel]

Professional Cycling.... Leading the way for cheaters in sports world wide.

[DG7Projects]

Wrong thread, I know. Does anyone here ride motos?

[tiptronic]

New town for me, discovering routes, flat terrain aint cutting it.

[wishntoboutside]

Lance thanks for keeping the sport clean and drug free. You once were great for the sport

[ocswing]

Wrong thread, I know. Does anyone here ride motos?

Here's my glorified scooter (250cc)



EDIT: New picture link.

[DG7Projects]

Here's my glorified scooter (250cc)

Photo no worky.

EDIT:

I see it now. That looks like fun!

[ceese]

Wrong thread, I know. Does anyone here ride motos?

Thinking about selling it.

[DG7Projects]

Thinking about selling it.

Another Monster owner! Funny, we both have Monsters and 3.2s What kind of Monster do you have? Mines an '02 S4.

My man.

[Pat_McGroin]

mini gtg and ride

We should set something up again!!

I don't ride much but I can try to keep up

[ceese]

Another Monster owner! Funny, we both have Monsters and 3.2s What kind of Monster do you have? Mines an '02 S4.

My man.

05' 620 - more displacment than that and my common sense gets left at the second mile marker. The S4 is a nice bike - I like your under seat exhaust and wrap - looks good