Psychotext
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You roadies get funnier.
To be fair, aero kit for TT's is right at the extreme end of being a roadie, I know many roadies who wouldn't be seen dead in aero kit.
Personally, I don't care either way, I just like going fast!
Hey, nothing shameful about TT kit on a TT.
Dress like that to a group ride, though...
I was just popping down the shops to get a pint of milk ;-)
I'll stop now.
Ooooo, bet they are a shed load cheaper than proper ones!
TarpitCarnivore
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Throw some panniers on that thing. You'll be like the guys who show up grocery shopping in their Ferrari's
Ill be interested in your take on the lefty setup after you've given it a few shakedown rides. Was always intrigued by them, but never enough to throw a leg over one. Congratulations on the new bike! Happy you got such a great deal too
I meant to share this with you when replying to your post but forgot. It's very interesting from an engineering perspective for anyone with a passing interest in Lefty forks.
http://nsmb.com/cannondale-lefty-supermax-teardown/
Got a new job a couple of weeks ago. It's out on an island, and I have to drive through three undersea tunnels and over one bridge to get there. Took the bike out there for some exploration today. A nice, disused old road by the ocean, a couple of short, tough climbs, and a tunnel that goes straight through the middle, connecting the south and north sides. The tunnel is great for intervals: 1,5 kilometers, perfectly straight, and with a 5-6% grade throughout. There was some fog today - too bad, since the place is absolutely stunning when the weather is clear.
Old road, looking west towards a tiny village with a famous lighthouse.
Old road, looking east towards two other islands.
Couple of overgrown tunnels.
The lighthouse on the north side of the island. Always packed with tourists during the summer.
The tunnel that goes straight through the mountain, over to the south side. Only one lane for driving, but it luckily has a separate lane for cyclists. My cycling club uses it for intervals now and then, especially during the winter.
TarpitCarnivore
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nice pics, but that frame laying on concrete is giving me anxiety
Frame didn't touch, I swear! Just the back wheel and the bar end ;-)
Don't worry, thomaser was careful not to damage the concrete.
They always seem to vanish pretty quickly, but I can see them briefly when they go up.i can never see thomaser's photos
TarpitCarnivore
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BMX coverage began today for the olympics
Anyone know when mountain bike coverage begins? Navigating the NBC site is a nightmare
Anyone know when mountain bike coverage begins? Navigating the NBC site is a nightmare
Cross country is on Saturday (women's) and Sunday (men's).
The UK is absolutely destroying in the cycling so far. 12 medals with 6 golds, we just got the gold and silver in the men's triathlon as well.
On another note, new bike is being shipped!
Oh no... didn't know there are problems with them. I've used Google Photos, and copied the image address.
Do you see the photos now, teepo? Made shareable photos and copied the image addresses from those.
Google changed something a while ago with linking directly to Google Drive images. You need to rehost your pics now, which is a right pita.
Speaking of photos, has anyone here tried Prisma filters on their phone? Some of them are quite effective. Took these at the castle on the way back from the woods tonight.
Very interesting read, and a great overview of what differentiates the lefty from other forks. I had no idea that the bottom of the stanchions were machined like a Lego technic piece, or used bearings for travel. I can see how that would add considerable stiffness. Are you digging it so far?
I don't collect it for another three weeks, but anticipation is building nicely.
outunderthestars
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Well, after a five year break from the industry, I was offered a position that was too good to pass up. I'll be back in a bike shop starting tomorrow.
frontieruk
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Well, after a five year break from the industry, I was offered a position that was too good to pass up. I'll be back in a bike shop starting tomorrow.
Congrats
With 90-degree weather about, night seems like a good time to ride. Basically zero wind, so the ride was consistently quite fast. Had a pleasant time flying through the countryside while a big orange moon rose over the mountains.
outunderthestars
Banned
I don't really get many pics while out riding, but here are a few from Wales.
"Road to hell" In Denbighshire
Just starting the Hirnant Pass
Ascending the Horseshoe Pass
Cresting the top of Blwch-y-groes
Edit : Bonus pic, rare shot of me on an MTB in the Sinia desert in Egypt.
"Road to hell" In Denbighshire
Just starting the Hirnant Pass
Ascending the Horseshoe Pass
Cresting the top of Blwch-y-groes
Edit : Bonus pic, rare shot of me on an MTB in the Sinia desert in Egypt.
Half way up a local hill on the ancient* bike Ive been borrowing.
*Its actually only about 9/10 years old...
Just starting the Hirnant Pass
Huh, thats like 30 minutes drive from me. Yet to ride it but after driving it Ive really wanted to.
Me completing a century ride on my Space Horse.
Excellent work chaps!
Me completing a century ride on my Space Horse.
Who is your passenger?
It's a good bike.It has arrived!
For £300 this thing is bloody good.
The saddle is about as hard as a block of concrete though, need to change that.
FYI, imo a hard saddle is a good saddle, give it time, a saddle with (too much) padding will be uncomfortable.
Definitely seems like it. Did a quick 5 mile ride and it felt fantastic.
On first impressions it felt like it could do with some extra padding but I wore my padded shorts on my ride and it felt much better. I think youre right and Ill stick with it for now.
Those brake hoods are cool.
So this is the ride I am planning to do the weekend before my first century. You'll notice the nice mountain in the middle.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2984017
So, two very recent car vs. bike accidents in my area, one death and the other in a coma. I think there have been others as well. People in my clubs are a bit freaked out (one is from one of the clubs as well), as am I. Seems like a very sudden spike.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2984017
So, two very recent car vs. bike accidents in my area, one death and the other in a coma. I think there have been others as well. People in my clubs are a bit freaked out (one is from one of the clubs as well), as am I. Seems like a very sudden spike.
outunderthestars
Banned
Just finished my first day in my new shop. We installed 11 car racks today. Dear god this shop is busy.
Shop wants me to lead a hybrid/greenway ride. Time for a new bike. Thinking about these two
All City Pony Express
Surly Cross Check Flat Bar
Both will get racks and fenders. Cost is within $100 of each other. Thoughts?
Shop wants me to lead a hybrid/greenway ride. Time for a new bike. Thinking about these two
All City Pony Express
Surly Cross Check Flat Bar
Both will get racks and fenders.
Cost is within $100 of each other. Thoughts?Snorlax, a very lazy pokemon. He never pedals. Or even tries to get aero!
The weather has turned to shit where I live.
The day after I get my new bike as well, very annoying.
Edit: I just saw your prisma photos, those look awesome.
TarpitCarnivore
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Think I'm going to calm my N+1 right now by doing the following: second wheel set with 40+ tubless and a carbon fork
This will definitely satisfy me for another year and over that year if I save enough for that Titanium it'll be slightly cheaper since I'd have the wheel set already
This will definitely satisfy me for another year and over that year if I save enough for that Titanium it'll be slightly cheaper since I'd have the wheel set already
Christoff Yurievich
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Man, going for a ride with the family is an exercise in cadence control. Why can't you do 20+ in the flats like me?!? lol
Almost have my mountain bike finished. Got an On-One Scandal frame, some Hayes disc brakes, Shimano shifters, a cx bottom bracket and crank set, and all I need now is a seatpost and seat. Can't wait.
Almost have my mountain bike finished. Got an On-One Scandal frame, some Hayes disc brakes, Shimano shifters, a cx bottom bracket and crank set, and all I need now is a seatpost and seat. Can't wait.
outunderthestars
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Exactly. Leaning towards the All City for the amazing internal frame coating. Frame Saver is a pain.
motherxwolf
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earlier in july i bought a hybrid bike for work and just riding around town, some of the areas in my town had some gravel so i bought some schwalbe cx comp tires and the difference was night and day.... theeenn i started enjoying riding in slightly rougher terrain so i just bought a very entry level mountain bike (giant talon 3) to take to the local trails, i'm pretty excited to take it out. hopefully in a year or two of riding these two bikes and i keep it up i hope to upgrade to better bicycles, now i just gotta save up for a roof rack or a hitch rack to carry my bike around, any recommendations?? i'm looking at the oem vw roof racks but i'm also looking at the thule ones, it seems like they have way more accessories
TarpitCarnivore
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You know what sucks: when you can't figure out why things are hurting.
I know my knee is hurting due to the massive spill I took a couple of hours ago on slippery wet roots. Knowing still sucks..!
TarpitCarnivore
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I think I know what it's from. I moved from Giro Republic's to Giro Empire VR90's for shoes. The Republics always sat a little tall so a shim was needed, not much maybe 1-2mm whereas the Empire's snap right in. I just dropped the seat 2-3mm and I think it was helping, but my legs are so jacked right now it's hard to tell after 1 ride. Before I go nuts I'm leaving everything as is.
What do people think of Spot bikes? I just got a 40% discount offer through work. Unknown to me.
https://spotbrand.com
https://spotbrand.com
Never heard of them, but at 40% off you might be able to resell new & unused for a fat profit.
Edit: the Rollik 557 gets good reviews.
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