Bicycle thread - Page 1793

Weirdo · 01-10-2013, 11:14 AM

My heart rate goes above 105 if I look at my bike. I think I'm at about 90 right now at my desk.

Aurelius · 01-10-2013, 12:05 PM

Looks like I'll be spending the weekend practicing some of this:

SeaBass · 01-10-2013, 04:01 PM

Triathletes on a hill...

http://youtu.be/EcqIgCJNjto

ducnut · 01-10-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisenhallw

NICE!!

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Originally Posted by Mercury264

+1

Gorgeous....

Thanks, guys!

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Originally Posted by SeaBass

Triathletes on a hill...

http://youtu.be/EcqIgCJNjto

That's a gearing problem; not a triathlete problem.

melville · 01-11-2013, 05:57 AM

Pulled the Vitus out from the back of the shop, pumped up the tires and lubed the chain. Ready for another year!

Did the annual battery replacement in the Avocet--only 165 miles last year

Most of that riding with the younger boy to school. Looking to do a bit more this year.

championsound · 01-11-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by overlandr

Really curious where you got this image from because it looks strangely familiar. I'm thinking it's a Mercian with a custom barbor pole paint job and Vigorelli lugs...

Aurelius · 01-11-2013, 10:46 AM

A local Niner dealer has one in the box that he offered to me for $1400. Retail price on these is $2400. Should I buy it?

mud · 01-11-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurelius

A local Niner dealer has one in the box that he offered to me for $1400. Retail price on these is $2400. Should I buy it?

Yes.

Crocodile Tears · 01-11-2013, 11:45 AM

So I picked up a set of nashbar PVC parabolic rollers for use during the icy winters here, which of course caused a heat wave melting the snow, but thats besides the point.

Never did ride rollers before, and man do I have to say these things are a real sonovabitch. I can get up using the wall for a support, but to just do a freestanding start is nearly impossible. Any tips? I will say once you get moving they are much better than any resistance trainer ive used, and wear you out trying to maintain speed to help your stability.

The nashbar units appear to be of decent quality, though the rollers scuff easilly. For $150, I cant complain and would reccomend them for anyone tired of dodging snowflakes. I havent even massively ate shit off them yet (although it sure felt like I was trying for the first day)

Mr Head · 01-11-2013, 11:57 AM

If you have an unfinished basement use them there if it's not too dank and has headroom. You can grip over head.

Or two boxes one each side. .
Low gears toi begin your spin and balance.
Proper set up of the wheelbase match to the roller spacing will help a lot.

Don't watch TV at first. If you're indoors you'll need a fan. If the rollers have plain bearings with some good drag you won't need big gears.
Rollers reward smooth pedal strokes, i.e.pedaling squares.

I gave mine away and told the guy they were free if he promised to never bring them back. I'd rather ride on ice.

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Originally Posted by Crocodile Tears

So I picked up a set of nashbar PVC parabolic rollers for use during the icy winters here, which of course caused a heat wave melting the snow, but thats besides the point.

Never did ride rollers before, and man do I have to say these things are a real sonovabitch. I can get up using the wall for a support, but to just do a freestanding start is nearly impossible. Any tips? I will say once you get moving they are much better than any resistance trainer ive used, and wear you out trying to maintain speed to help your stability.

The nashbar units appear to be of decent quality, though the rollers scuff easilly. For $150, I cant complain and would reccomend them for anyone tired of dodging snowflakes. I havent even massively ate shit off them yet (although it sure felt like I was trying for the first day)

mud · 01-11-2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crocodile Tears

So I picked up a set of nashbar PVC parabolic rollers for use during the icy winters here, which of course caused a heat wave melting the snow, but thats besides the point.

Never did ride rollers before, and man do I have to say these things are a real sonovabitch. I can get up using the wall for a support, but to just do a freestanding start is nearly impossible. Any tips? I will say once you get moving they are much better than any resistance trainer ive used, and wear you out trying to maintain speed to help your stability.

The nashbar units appear to be of decent quality, though the rollers scuff easilly. For $150, I cant complain and would reccomend them for anyone tired of dodging snowflakes. I havent even massively ate shit off them yet (although it sure felt like I was trying for the first day)

NEVER, EVER ,EVER watch anything on TV that will make you flinch. Walking Dead would send you flying!

Practice is the only thing that worked for me, concentrate on SMOOOOOOTH.

Wadester · 01-11-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Crocodile Tears

So I picked up a set of nashbar PVC parabolic rollers for use during the icy winters here, which of course caused a heat wave melting the snow, but thats besides the point.

Never did ride rollers before, and man do I have to say these things are a real sonovabitch. I can get up using the wall for a support, but to just do a freestanding start is nearly impossible. Any tips? I will say once you get moving they are much better than any resistance trainer ive used, and wear you out trying to maintain speed to help your stability.

The nashbar units appear to be of decent quality, though the rollers scuff easilly. For $150, I cant complain and would reccomend them for anyone tired of dodging snowflakes. I havent even massively ate shit off them yet (although it sure felt like I was trying for the first day)

Here's how you do it:

Gummee! · 01-12-2013, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaBass

Triathletes on a hill...

http://youtu.be/EcqIgCJNjto

IME triathletes are mostly runners and swimmers that ride a bike because their sport requires them to. They're not cyclists that run and swim.

...and I'll agree with the 'its a gearing issue' to a certain extent because of the above.

Speaking of gearing... Mark your calendars now! The Devil's Backbone ride is going to be on 23Mar13 this year. (details on the web) I'll be there.

Had a great time last year at both rides. Bring rain stuff, the ride goes off rain or shine.

...AND bring a 27t cassette. You'll need it!

M

Gummee! · 01-12-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mud

NEVER, EVER ,EVER watch anything on TV that will make you flinch. Walking Dead would send you flying!

Practice is the only thing that worked for me, concentrate on SMOOOOOOTH.

+1

After a short while, you'll be able to stand up to relieve some of the pressure 'down there,' you'll be able to ride no-handed, and you'll be able to get a drink out of your cages. It really all just comes down to 'ride em more.'

Turning the wheels faster = easier to go straight. (but I'll bet you've figured that out by now)

M

ducnut · 01-12-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurelius

A local Niner dealer has one in the box that he offered to me for $1400. Retail price on these is $2400. Should I buy it?

If it's the right size, yes! However, it overlaps what you already have.

01-10-2013, 12:05 PM	#26882
Aurelius Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Oddometer: 20,504	Looks like I'll be spending the weekend practicing some of this: __________________ Dizave opined: Why do you care where the premises come from? They are above reproach. For all intents and purposes, you can just make up all your premises, since they can't be proven anyway. That's why we need premises.

01-10-2013, 04:01 PM	#26883
SeaBass Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Oddometer: 938	Triathletes on a hill... http://youtu.be/EcqIgCJNjto www.youtube.com</a> http:>http://www.youtube.com/embed/EcqIgCJNjto" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

01-11-2013, 05:57 AM	#26885
melville Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Oddometer: 876	Pulled the Vitus out from the back of the shop, pumped up the tires and lubed the chain. Ready for another year! Did the annual battery replacement in the Avocet--only 165 miles last year Most of that riding with the younger boy to school. Looking to do a bit more this year. __________________ Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation.

01-11-2013, 10:46 AM	#26887
Aurelius Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Oddometer: 20,504	Niner Jet 9 RDO CF frame? A local Niner dealer has one in the box that he offered to me for $1400. Retail price on these is $2400. Should I buy it? __________________ Dizave opined: Why do you care where the premises come from? They are above reproach. For all intents and purposes, you can just make up all your premises, since they can't be proven anyway. That's why we need premises.

01-11-2013, 11:45 AM	#26889
Crocodile Tears does stuff Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Toledo, OH Oddometer: 3,262	So I picked up a set of nashbar PVC parabolic rollers for use during the icy winters here, which of course caused a heat wave melting the snow, but thats besides the point. Never did ride rollers before, and man do I have to say these things are a real sonovabitch. I can get up using the wall for a support, but to just do a freestanding start is nearly impossible. Any tips? I will say once you get moving they are much better than any resistance trainer ive used, and wear you out trying to maintain speed to help your stability. The nashbar units appear to be of decent quality, though the rollers scuff easilly. For $150, I cant complain and would reccomend them for anyone tired of dodging snowflakes. I havent even massively ate shit off them yet (although it sure felt like I was trying for the first day) __________________ “I'm not going to censor myself to comfort your ignorance." 2009 KLX250S - let's see how many bones I can break trying to learn to ride dirt 2005 Bandit 1200S, Irresponsibility Edition

01-10-2013, 11:14 AM	#26881
Weirdo Welcome to you're "DOOM" Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Prince Rupert BC Oddometer: 4,402	My heart rate goes above 105 if I look at my bike. I think I'm at about 90 right now at my desk.

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