If FEMA had the bicycles, would it fund Hustler's manlet bib?
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I guess it's time to get a HR monitor.
On a totally unrelated note, I just went on a lunch ride and I realized that I should have bought a 54cm frame instead of a 56. Not sure what I should do.
On a totally unrelated note, I just went on a lunch ride and I realized that I should have bought a 54cm frame instead of a 56. Not sure what I should do.
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Something else to waste time/money on: Strava | Running and Cycling GPS Tracker, Performance Analytics, Maps, Clubs and Competition
I say money because you'll now want a monitor with cycle computer and GPS built ion. Sorry
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I will add that I would never, ever want to attach my phone to the bike. I like a cheap-o Cat Eye "Urban Wireless" for $50 that gives me all the info I could want for under $500, the phone is running in my pocket but a bit of an afterthought other than mapping out rides when I adventure out.
Garmin 510 or 810 if I had real money, SRM if I ever get Ferrari cash.
Garmin 510 or 810 if I had real money, SRM if I ever get Ferrari cash.
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Im giving serious consideration to trade in my hard tail MTB for a similarly spec'd full suspension.
I know that there are rivalries in the bike world about ht and full sus guys... but if its my only mtb and i dont do any DH riding... is it going to be worthwhile to "upgrade"?
bikes by Shlammed, on Flickr
I know that there are rivalries in the bike world about ht and full sus guys... but if its my only mtb and i dont do any DH riding... is it going to be worthwhile to "upgrade"?
bikes by Shlammed, on Flickr
#350
Here's my China bike
I've put about 100 miles on it so far, and the dam derailleur adjustment screws in the rear have stopped working. I haven't attempted to fix the problem yet but it almost makes me want to wear a scarf, if you know what i mean
So far, other than that issue I'm pleased with it, probably because I have no other experience with road bikes.
I've put about 100 miles on it so far, and the dam derailleur adjustment screws in the rear have stopped working. I haven't attempted to fix the problem yet but it almost makes me want to wear a scarf, if you know what i mean
So far, other than that issue I'm pleased with it, probably because I have no other experience with road bikes.
#351
Here's my China bike
I've put about 100 miles on it so far, and the dam derailleur adjustment screws in the rear have stopped working. I haven't attempted to fix the problem yet but it almost makes me want to wear a scarf, if you know what i mean
So far, other than that issue I'm pleased with it, probably because I have no other experience with road bikes.
I've put about 100 miles on it so far, and the dam derailleur adjustment screws in the rear have stopped working. I haven't attempted to fix the problem yet but it almost makes me want to wear a scarf, if you know what i mean
So far, other than that issue I'm pleased with it, probably because I have no other experience with road bikes.
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I'd get mine setup perfect with the bike upsidedown, shift fast, hit all the gears, dont over throw ride it to work and it would work fine most of the time there but by the time I was on my way home it just acted like it needed to be re set and all my adjustments would be completely out again. New derailleurs and new shifters to match the derailleurs have fixed it, I haven't had to touch them after getting it dialed in.
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Took it out for a short ride today just before lunch. Rode it to th lbs to grab a black water bottle cage that works unlike the one that was on it when I picked it up.
Ride August 12, 2013 by Shlammed, on Flickr
Bike feels great. Rides smooth, pedals nice and holds a pretty good speed.
The chain was skipping on hard pushes and cut my ride short. the shop took a peek at it and mentioned that my new chain had a hard link and that my derailleur wasn't keeping enough tension on the chain.
Once I got back home I took the derailleur off, lubed it up and loosened up that link. I also raised the bars about an inch and it feels a lot nicer to ride.
Im gaining confidence in the bike and I am willing to take it on longer rides now. I think being that I have 2 bikes I am going to grab a moderately nice GPS based cyclometer so I can easily swap between them.
Ride August 12, 2013 by Shlammed, on Flickr
Bike feels great. Rides smooth, pedals nice and holds a pretty good speed.
The chain was skipping on hard pushes and cut my ride short. the shop took a peek at it and mentioned that my new chain had a hard link and that my derailleur wasn't keeping enough tension on the chain.
Once I got back home I took the derailleur off, lubed it up and loosened up that link. I also raised the bars about an inch and it feels a lot nicer to ride.
Im gaining confidence in the bike and I am willing to take it on longer rides now. I think being that I have 2 bikes I am going to grab a moderately nice GPS based cyclometer so I can easily swap between them.
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first 30k ride by Shlammed, on Flickr
Did a 32k ride today with a buddy and his vintage Italian ride today.
Bike Ride Profile | Babcock loop near Kingston | Times and Records | Strava
1h 25min. Was pretty casual ride so we could finish it but we pumped it hard in the last segment though. Hopefully shave a few minutes off the next time we run it.