Psychotext
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Posertastic.
Bicycle age
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thezerofire
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which part, the wheels, the people building their own bikes, the riding their own bikes around new york, the scene in general? not really getting how riding a bike makes you a poseur...
Psychotext
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Their bikes and their clothes... also probably making a video of it.
That of course aside from the fact they were riding around like inconsiderate tossers. The crit was good though.
That of course aside from the fact they were riding around like inconsiderate tossers. The crit was good though.
thezerofire
Banned
what about their bikes or clothes makes them poseurs? Who or what are they posing as?
Are vintage supercycles any good for just light riding in the summer? Nothing special. I'm seeing a few for like $100.
EDIT: Just contacted the seller of this
It's a vintage Raleigh, 10 speed bike. It looks like it's in sexy condition and whatnot. I'd be paying $160ish. Is it worth it?
EDIT: Just contacted the seller of this
It's a vintage Raleigh, 10 speed bike. It looks like it's in sexy condition and whatnot. I'd be paying $160ish. Is it worth it?
Are vintage supercycles any good for just light riding in the summer? Nothing special. I'm seeing a few for like $100.
EDIT: Just contacted the seller of this
It's a vintage Raleigh, 10 speed bike. It looks like it's in sexy condition and whatnot. I'd be paying $160ish. Is it worth it?
Does it fit you? That looks like a ~52cm frame.
54cm, which according to the ad would work for me since I'm 5'9. Is that right?
Psychotext
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I have some TCX files from trainer road that I'd like to have a look at standalone. Anyone know of a site / software where I can import them / look at them?
I believe they contain cadence, speed, heart rate and power.
I believe they contain cadence, speed, heart rate and power.
davidnic
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Psychotext
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I tried that but for some reason it screwed up on the file I uploaded. I just tried a newer file and that seems to work just fine. I guess it could be that there was a bug with the old version.
Try http://www.ridewithgps.com they accept TCX files.
Psychotext
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Same thing. Might have to dig around in this file to see what's wrong. Doesn't seem to be anything obvious.
Psychotext
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I managed to manually repair the file. Seems the timestamps were wrong in the header which made the garmin site think the activity was 17 hours long instead of 1 hour.
Sizing sounds good. Without really knowing what components that came with, it looks like it's in very good shape. Check the brake pads and consider replacing them if they are old.
I posted this over at reddit and almost everyone tells me I should probably skip this because it's an old low-end bike.
Would you happen to know where I would be able to get a bike in Toronto? or if it would be hard to build my own bike?
Psychotext
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Good work man! I hope those files were worth the time effort you put to repairing them.
Was for the missus. I'm trying to get her back into exercising and I'm hoping her seeing progress will be a bit of a motivator.
I cycle weekly with my nephew and I have a sneaky agreement with my wife to train her up to the point that we both leave him for dead when she comes out for a "social" ride with us. Also potentially good motivation.
davidnic
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Was for the missus. I'm trying to get her back into exercising and I'm hoping her seeing progress will be a bit of a motivator.
I cycle weekly with my nephew and I have a sneaky agreement with my wife to train her up to the point that we both leave him for dead when she comes out for a "social" ride with us. Also potentially good motivation.
Sounds like a good plan Psychotext.
Darth Pinche
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Sweet! My new fork and headset came in today. A Manitou Minute Expert 130mm and FSA Orbit XLII . Finally time to replace the tired Rock Shox on my bike.
Psychotext
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Stripped my bike down to the bare frame and rebuilt it with some new components... pretty much everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. Latest thing is screwing up the hub in the rear wheel when putting on my new cassette. It's fixable, but I've had about as much as I can take so I'm just going to sit here and weep softly to myself for a while.
I should have fitted a new fork at the same time, got all the nightmare out the way at once.
I should have fitted a new fork at the same time, got all the nightmare out the way at once.
Wish I was confident enough to even adjust my derailleurs.
Maybe now that I have my road bike and my mountain bike is likely to be decommished for a little bit I can play around with it.
Feel like I really need to know how to fine tune them.
Psychotext
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I don't know much, but you learn by doing and as long as you don't start forcing anything you'll generally be ok. I didn't really need to do any of this to put on my new parts but I wanted to learn a bit more.
Wheel hubs are still where my knowledge and skill falls to pieces though.
Wheel hubs are still where my knowledge and skill falls to pieces though.
davidnic
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My local bike shop posted this crazy video on Friday check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exun9Q6lA2k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exun9Q6lA2k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Went and look at a 2004 Norco CRR-1 for sale locally. Has all 105 components, 7005 aluminum frame. He was ready to throw in new tires as the originals were cracked (vittoria rubino) along with spd pedals. Guy is asking $400; offered $350 but he didn't bite. The bike is in really good shape though the braking surfaces on the wheels are kind of rough. It even had planet bike carbon bottle cages.
Am I crazy for not paying his asking price? Would be used for commuting. I could sell my old bianchi for $250+ so that would recoup most of it.
Am I crazy for not paying his asking price? Would be used for commuting. I could sell my old bianchi for $250+ so that would recoup most of it.
Nothing special (as I don't race or anything; it's all for just leisure riding in the city). I'll be adding better parts in the future when I get some money. But yay, my first road bike (albeit single speed). I'm excited for spring and summer hnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg. Cost me 190 (the guy built it himself and repainted the frame for me).
I'm happy
Picking it up on Thursday.
The first thing I'll probably do is either get new pedals or get a new crank.
Nothing special (as I don't race or anything; it's all for just leisure riding in the city). I'll be adding better parts in the future when I get some money. But yay, my first road bike (albeit single speed). I'm excited for spring and summer hnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg. Cost me 190 (the guy built it himself and repainted the frame for me).
I'm happy
Picking it up on Thursday.
The first thing I'll probably do is either get new pedals or get a new crank.
Grats on the new bike. Love just cruising on my single speed as well. Hope you like it!
Nothing special (as I don't race or anything; it's all for just leisure riding in the city). I'll be adding better parts in the future when I get some money. But yay, my first road bike (albeit single speed). I'm excited for spring and summer hnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggg. Cost me 190 (the guy built it himself and repainted the frame for me).
I'm happy
Picking it up on Thursday.
The first thing I'll probably do is either get new pedals or get a new crank.
Awesome. Have fun!
vas_a_morir
Banned
Hey Cycle Gaf!
I'm please to announce that after a year and a half, I finally got off my ass and took my bike to get fixed! However, I'm not in the shape I used to be. In particular, I get extreme fatigue in the muscle on my thigh near my knee. (I'm just a casual rider who rides for fun, so forgive me if I cannot readily identify the scientific name for that muscle)
I'm wondering what I can do to alleviate that pain... in particular, if there is any stretch I can do that will help prevent that crampy feeling. I know from experience that it gets easier as you ride more and your leg gets stronger, but any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want to injure myself or feel discouraged from taking longer rides too early.
I'm please to announce that after a year and a half, I finally got off my ass and took my bike to get fixed! However, I'm not in the shape I used to be. In particular, I get extreme fatigue in the muscle on my thigh near my knee. (I'm just a casual rider who rides for fun, so forgive me if I cannot readily identify the scientific name for that muscle)
I'm wondering what I can do to alleviate that pain... in particular, if there is any stretch I can do that will help prevent that crampy feeling. I know from experience that it gets easier as you ride more and your leg gets stronger, but any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want to injure myself or feel discouraged from taking longer rides too early.
Apparently, by "popular demand" the organizers of a ride I'm doing soon have decided to change the route to add 5 more miles and a couple hundred feet of climbing. That makes it 120 miles / 14k feet of climbing. I won't be able to pre-ride any of it, and the hills are relatively short and steep, so pacing is going to be an issue. Less than two months away and very nervous if my training is going to be enough.
As long as your bike fits, if you have a trainer, putting the bike on that with no resistance and a nice 5-10 minute spin can loosen it up. You can do self massage and heat (but only for 10 minutes or so) to get blood flowing to the area to promote healing. Make sure when you ride you don't let your cadence drop to the point you are mashing.
As long as your bike fits, if you have a trainer, putting the bike on that with no resistance and a nice 5-10 minute spin can loosen it up. You can do self massage and heat (but only for 10 minutes or so) to get blood flowing to the area to promote healing. Make sure when you ride you don't let your cadence drop to the point you are mashing.
vas_a_morir
Banned
Yeah, in order to get the legs loose enough so going back up the incline to get home wouldn't cause my legs to lock up, I rode around on a flat area for a few minutes, and I did much better coming back.
More interesting, though.... is your explanation of 'cadence.' Would you be so kind as to elaborate on this for me? As I said, I'm a casual urban rider, nothing too serious. So, I'm not sure what you mean EXACTLY, although I have a good idea.
Cadence is simply the speed that you are spinning the crank/pedals.
~O: I love that feeling! That is, I love the sore feeling one gets after a good workout.
I believe a cold bath or icing it right after you get home helps. Icing it seems safer, so try that.
Just waiting for a chain guide, some Jagwire cable wraps, some Hope hose guides and a few carbon headset spacers and my Lopes will be finished!
For now. I have my eye on some black 'n' gold Hope M4's. Maybe a new fork. Perhaps a new stem too.
Show us the finished article.
For now. I have my eye on some black 'n' gold Hope M4's. Maybe a new fork. Perhaps a new stem too.
Yes! More of this!Sweet! My new fork and headset came in today. A Manitou Minute Expert 130mm and FSA Orbit XLII . Finally time to replace the tired Rock Shox on my bike.
Show us the finished article.
davidnic
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Try to get a massage at once every 2 weeks if it getting really tight\ sore. I find it really helps if I am doing long km's or if I have an injury.
Psychotext
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I can't show pics of my fork, but here's a pic from one of my rides a couple of weeks ago...
Psychotext
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It was cold, and I was soggy as hell. lol
Will be fantastic in the spring / summer though.
Will be fantastic in the spring / summer though.
Crashed for the first time in months last Friday. Making a left turn in a street where all opposing sides have stop signs but mine. Sure enough some bozo on a truck (seriously, when isn't it a truck or a SUV?) decides to go when I'm about to make my turn. Missed him but w/ added speed from a strong tail wind I didn't have enough space to make the turn all the way, and flew out when I hit the curve. Thankfully I landed on a grass patch and not the sidewalk, and other than mild soreness on the hips and small tear on my pants there's nothing broken. Indestructible commuter bike prevails again.
My fault for ever thinking about trusting a car to obey rules of the road, but goddamn I wish I had set up my airzound. Gonna be this week's project, since the crappy mounting system won't work w/ my handlebars.
My fault for ever thinking about trusting a car to obey rules of the road, but goddamn I wish I had set up my airzound. Gonna be this week's project, since the crappy mounting system won't work w/ my handlebars.
vas_a_morir
Banned
I emphasized one particular stretch and it seemed to help the cramping problem greatly. Hopefully within a week of riding I can get back my form.
Yeah shitty drivers or not, you as a cyclist always need to be more aware than anyone else. Glad you're ok! A driver made a very wide left turn one day and almost took me out, the force of the air around his car blew me off my bike and onto some pavement. Had to buy a new bike after that :|
Psychotext
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Interestingly even when I'm driving I find myself anticipating wankery from other drivers now. I can generally tell when they're about to do something stupid before they've starting performing said stupid action.
I guess cycling helps for something.
I guess cycling helps for something.
Psychotext
Member
Tip: Doing hard intervals in a toasty warm house with no fan is STUPID.
/melts
/melts
davidnic
Member
Yep that workout would of sucked mate. I hope you drunk alot of water\ sport drink during that workout or after?
So, Bicycle-GAF!
I have a question. My mom doesn't have a car right now (I'm planning on buy one for her by the end of the year) and she has to go to work Monday to Friday, walking. Now, her work is not very far away. Like 1.5 miles.
Well... I want to buy a bicycle for her, but keep in mind that she is 51!
So, do you guys have a recommendations? I would like to buy her a smaller bike than the typical 26"... basically, what I want is to buy her a very comfortable bicycle. I guess a 24" with a nice gel seat would be ideal.
But I want to hear the opinion of the experts, please!
I have a question. My mom doesn't have a car right now (I'm planning on buy one for her by the end of the year) and she has to go to work Monday to Friday, walking. Now, her work is not very far away. Like 1.5 miles.
Well... I want to buy a bicycle for her, but keep in mind that she is 51!
So, do you guys have a recommendations? I would like to buy her a smaller bike than the typical 26"... basically, what I want is to buy her a very comfortable bicycle. I guess a 24" with a nice gel seat would be ideal.
But I want to hear the opinion of the experts, please!
Darth Pinche
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Here you go! I actually found a place to install them the day I got the forks. They ride so sweetly, plush while being laterally stiff. An incredible improvement! This is my 2001 Specialized Enduro with a BETD needle bearing link that goes up to 6 inches. I have it set at 5". Everything except the frame, shock and hubs have been upgraded over the years.
The wife has one of these: Cannondale Women's Quick. Great bang for the buck and comfortable to boot.
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