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Bicycle age

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waypoetic

Banned
NervousXtian said:
What say you Bike GAF?
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Out of those you had linked, i'd go with this one: http://www.danscomp.com/products-BIKES/102383/2014_We_The_People_Crysis_Bike.html

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Have fun man :)
 
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Psychotext

Member
He's a bit unhinged... and not just for the bike attempt. I think he's basically broken. :D

Unrelated, I just booked a two day skills course up in Mid Wales. Hopefully I'll be 10% less sucky by the time I've finished it.
 
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ch0mp

Member
Psychotext said:
He's a bit unhinged... and not just for the bike attempt. I think he's basically broken. :D

Unrelated, I just booked a two day skills course up in Mid Wales. Hopefully I'll be 10% less sucky by the time I've finished it.
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He's a TT racer, I wouldn't expect anything else.
 
VE3TRO

VE3TRO

Formerly Gizmowned
I'm thinking of selling the Cannondale (pictured a few posts up) for a road bike.

So far this week I've been riding about 20 miles a day but I see myself getting over taken easily by older guys on road bikes and they aren't putting in so much work.

Really just wanted to know if anyone had recommendations. Price range looking at something for about £500 maybe £600. Trek/Cannondale/GT/Bianchi.

Wiggle have a sale on the GT GTR 5 from £600 down to £390 and says it's a good bike for beginners. Also saw a Bianchi C2C Nirone 7 Sora on the road today which looks beautiful but quite abit more in cash.

Also checked out the Cannondale CAAD8 2300 and Trek 1.1 C H2 2014.
 
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Pinkuss

Member
Can someone help me make a decision; should I get the CUBE LTD Race or the CUBE LTD Pro. Currently riding a bog standard CUBE LTD (2012) and it's a fantastic bike. I'm looking to get a second so I can ride my old one on rainy days and the new one on nice days when I can get out of the city. My current bike is taking a bit of a beating from the winter and I'm in the mood for something shiny and new.
 
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Auron_Kale

Member
Anyone use mounting brackets for a U-lock on their bike frames?

I have a Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit that is a pain to carry and wanted to know if I have any decent mounting options for it.

Thanks.
 
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ameratsu

Member
Auron_Kale said:
Anyone use mounting brackets for a U-lock on their bike frames?

I have a Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit that is a pain to carry and wanted to know if I have any decent mounting options for it.

Thanks.
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Kryptonite makes a mount for their locks, one came with my Evolution lock. I remember breaking the mount I had and they sent me another for free, though this was probably 4 years ago. Maybe phone up kryptonite and see if they'll send you one?

Looks like this

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Auron_Kale

Member
ameratsu said:
Kryptonite makes a mount for their locks, one came with my Evolution lock. I remember breaking the mount I had and they sent me another for free, though this was probably 4 years ago. Maybe phone up kryptonite and see if they'll send you one?

Looks like this

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Yeah I was reading some reviews on Amazon about it and saw that they're pretty mixed. Just wanted to see if there were any other options out there.

Not really interested in getting a rear rack for my bike to be honest.
 
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ameratsu

Member
Auron_Kale said:
Yeah I was reading some reviews on Amazon about it and saw that they're pretty mixed. Just wanted to see if there were any other options out there.

Not really interested in getting a rear rack for my bike to be honest.
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I wasn't a fan of it either as it made a bit of a rattle almost constantly. I carry mine in my messenger bag. Check out bikeforums commuting subforum or something similar and i'm sure you could some other alternatives.
 
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Mascot

Member
Aiustis said:
Glass in the roads, everywhere that I ride and it's rarely avoidable.
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In the olden days Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres were always supposed to have good puncture-resistant properties. Not sure if this is still the case, but they might be worth looking into.
 
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Exuro

Member
I just got some new street treads for my (mountain) bike since I rarely actually go out on dirt. My roommate normally helps me with changes tire and I cannot seem to figure out how to remove the rear tire by myself. :(
 
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Auron_Kale

Member
Ended up going to my LBS and had them order a pair of Twofish MegaBlocks XLs in order to secure my lock to my frame.

Hope it works out but for now, will be sticking said lock into my backpack until they arrive.
 
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Mascot

Member
Was chatting with one of the owners of Pipedream Cycles the other day and he was showing me some of their MTBs with carbon belt drives and internal hub gears. Interesting stuff. Made the traditional chain and dérailleur set-ups look very fussy by comparison. Must arrange a test to see how they ride. If the belt comes off you have to disassemble the rear triangle (with a special tool) to get it back on again...!

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Psychotext

Member
I finished stage 8 of 9 on the Tour of Sufferlandria tonight. Has been hell on earth at points but I'm getting a taste for putting my legs through the mill. I have detailed stats up on facebook but I don't really want to open it up. These should give an idea:

Stage 1: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10122189
Stage 2: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10123334
Stage 3: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10124241
Stage 4: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10126493
Stage 5: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10128621
Stage 6: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10130769
Stage 7: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10133431
Stage 8: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10135975

If anyone is impressed with my suffering, and would like to donate to a very good cause, you can chuck a couple of dollars in here: http://dpf.kintera.org/sufferfest/20140121061923407

All money raised goes to the Davis Phinney Foundation.

Inspired. That’s how people who come in contact with the Davis Phinney Foundation describe their experience – whether it be from the information we provide, the research and programs we support, or the Moments of Victory® we help people to celebrate.

While it’s critical to find a cure for Parkinson’s, we feel strongly that people living with this disease also need information and tools to live well today. To support this mission, the Davis Phinney Foundation sponsors programs that provide the information, tools and inspiration that can be used to live well with Parkinson’s today. Our initiatives, including The Victory Summit® symposia series, the Every Victory Counts® manual for living well, benefit Parkinson’s patients, their families and caregivers throughout the United States. Each year, we fund innovative research aimed at identifying factors, including exercise and other behaviors, that have a measurable, positive impact on quality of life.
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I wont tell you which one... but one of the photos on this page is me: http://www.thesufferfest.com/uncategorized/tour-sufferlandria-stage-6-recap-photos/ :D

I'll give you a clue, it's one of the guys that looks like he's in agony
 
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kottila

Member
Psychotext said:
I finished stage 8 of 9 on the Tour of Sufferlandria tonight. Has been hell on earth at points but I'm getting a taste for putting my legs through the mill. I have detailed stats up on facebook but I don't really want to open it up. These should give an idea:

Stage 1: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10122189
Stage 2: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10123334
Stage 3: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10124241
Stage 4: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10126493
Stage 5: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10128621
Stage 6: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10130769
Stage 7: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10133431
Stage 8: http://www.eurogamer.net/forum/post/98641/10135975

If anyone is impressed with my suffering, and would like to donate to a very good cause, you can chuck a couple of dollars in here: http://dpf.kintera.org/sufferfest/20140121061923407

All money raised goes to the Davis Phinney Foundation.



I wont tell you which one... but one of the photos on this page is me: http://www.thesufferfest.com/uncategorized/tour-sufferlandria-stage-6-recap-photos/ :D

I'll give you a clue, it's one of the guys that looks like he's in agony
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I've only done fight club (free with strava premium) which was tough enough, but blender looks god awful.
 
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Psychotext

Member
I actually quite enjoyed Blender... I think I might be a bit broken. Most painful day for me was Revolver I reckon. Most soul crushing was "A Very Dark Place" (that's what that picture is from).
 
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Witchfinder General

punched Wheelchair Mike
I've decided to get back into bike riding and need a bit of advice in regards what would be considered a decent riding session. I'll probably be able to ride 2-3 times a week (I have martial arts classes on other days) and would be using my local cycling park to do laps on for the most part. If I ride there, do a number of laps and then ride home I'm looking at about 25-30 kilometers at a moderate pace with some elevation shifts.

Decent?
 
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Psychotext

Member
I think it mostly comes down to how you spend the time. Half an hour done right can easily be more effective than an hour just rolling along.

First and most important question. What do you want to gain from it?
 
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Witchfinder General

punched Wheelchair Mike
Psychotext said:
I think it mostly comes down to how you spend the time. Half an hour done right can easily be more effective than an hour just rolling along.

First and most important question. What do you want to gain from it?
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I mainly want to build my endurance to compliment my training as well as strengthen my legs. I'm already pretty fit and my legs are quite strong but since I haven't done regular cycling in years my strength comes from short bursts. Some weight loss would be a bonus but I'm only talking about a few kilos as I'ma healthy weight.

I ride a haro hard-tail from about twelve years ago. Spec was very good at the time. The only problem is that my front suspension won't lock-out anymore and due to its age it cannot be repaired and I don't have the money for a new fork.
 
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Christoff Yurievich

Member
So is this Alanis Morissette irony or true irony? 'Worst Day of the Year Ride' cancels completely on account of weather (updated)
Alas, Mother Nature wins this round. We have been forced to cancel the event, or more accurately, postpone for one year. Worsening weather conditions and a forecast of freezing rain tomorrow make for unsafe conditions.

Your safety and the safety of our support staff is our number one concern, and conditions have dictated that it would be nearly impossible to guarantee the well being of everyone during this event.

We appreciate your understanding of this decision and want to thank you for your support by guaranteeing your entry into next year’s Worst Day of the Year Ride.

In its voicemail message Saturday, Good Sport Promotion said an email in the next week will contain instructions on how to claim next year's ride. It didn't mention whether cash refunds will be available on request.
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thomaser

Member
Finally got a bike mount for my car, so I can take the bike somewhere interesting. Didn't venture too far today, but there's a nice 6km forest road not too far away. Used to walk there all the time with my parents when I was little. Nice place, with a forest and big mountains on one side of the road, and a lake and another big mountain on the other. Road wasn't in very good condition, but that's kinda what I hoped for :)

Obligatory bike/rock/lake photo:


But I didn't check anything beforehand, so I came to this roadblock 3/4ths of the way


It was much bigger than it looks on the photo and very cumbersome to get through, so I gave up and returned. Will probably take a couple of months to clear it.

Still, it's nice to be able to go somewhere with the bike. There are lots of forest and mountain roads around here, and many of them are supposedly great for mountain biking.
 
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thomaser

Member
Yeah, I regret not climbing over, but I couldn't see the end of it. Met someone back at my car who said that it was 70 meters long. So I'll try again in a week or two and carry over the bike.

Today was the first time I used clipless pedals on a slippery dirt road full of holes. Went really well. I'm not very good at traversing narrow paths with lots of roots and stuff, though. Tried a few times, fell a lot. Gotta work on those reflexes.
 
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Oveja Negra

Member
Do you guys have a link to a website or Youtube that shows in detail how to do a proper maintenance to a disc brake?. The ones in my bike for sure don't work as efficient as in the beginning and on top of that, they make that annoying noise that make people turn their heads to look at me like I just ran over a dog.
 
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Psychotext

Member
Chances are you've got oil on your pads. Not really much that can be done about that short of replacing them and giving your rotor a thorough clean with isopropyl / disc brake cleaner.

As for maint, vid would depend on the make / model of your brakes.
 
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Oveja Negra

Member
Hmm, I see. I was pretty sure disc brake technology is pretty much the same, regardless the brand.

I'll keep looking for myself. Thank you anyways :)
 
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Deleted member 17706

Unconfirmed Member
Hello, Bicycle-age

My wife is looking for a bicycle to ride around the neighborhood when taking our dog for more long distance walks or making a quick trip to a nearby shop that's not far enough way to justify using the car. I live in Seattle, and the area around our house is paved for the most part, so there wouldn't be much off-road riding if any.

Anyway, we went looking around at a few bike shops around town and I'm at a complete loss at what I should be looking for. It seems like most bike shops around here only deal in serious bicycles that start around $500 and go up into multiple thousands of dollars. When I lived in Japan, you could get a cheap bike with a basket, bell and light that would last you a couple of years of riding around town for around $100 -- $200. It wouldn't be an amazing bike, but it would do the job. Do these kind of bikes just not exist in this country? I haven't had any luck finding anything around $200 - $300 that looked comfortable to ride and wasn't a kids bike.

If anyone has any suggestions, it would be much appreciated!
 
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Mascot

Member
Beautiful day for biking yesterday but, being the first calm, warm, dry day for several months, I had no choice but to use it to repair recent storm damage to my summer house roof. Bah! Job jobbed though. Needed doing.

My next-door neighbour went out and hit a patch of ice on a shaded road at 30mph. Very nasty crash, but luckily away from any traffic.
 
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outunderthestars

Banned
Zefah said:
Hello, Bicycle-age

My wife is looking for a bicycle to ride around the neighborhood when taking our dog for more long distance walks or making a quick trip to a nearby shop that's not far enough way to justify using the car. I live in Seattle, and the area around our house is paved for the most part, so there wouldn't be much off-road riding if any.

Anyway, we went looking around at a few bike shops around town and I'm at a complete loss at what I should be looking for. It seems like most bike shops around here only deal in serious bicycles that start around $500 and go up into multiple thousands of dollars. When I lived in Japan, you could get a cheap bike with a basket, bell and light that would last you a couple of years of riding around town for around $100 -- $200. It wouldn't be an amazing bike, but it would do the job. Do these kind of bikes just not exist in this country? I haven't had any luck finding anything around $200 - $300 that looked comfortable to ride and wasn't a kids bike.

If anyone has any suggestions, it would be much appreciated!
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There aren't a lot of options. I'd tell you to look for a good used bike, or look at the entry level city bikes from Fuji. They offer a lot of value for the money. Also look at the Trek 7.0 FX. You should be able to find one for around $350.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bike...atures?url=us/en/bikes/town/fitness/fx/7_0_fx
 
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