Bicycle thread - Page 114

Mtncrzr · 10-20-2006, 11:52 AM

12 miles a day on a Cannondale mtn bike. I can make up and down 4 huge hills at Horsetooth in an hour. Going down at 43mph!!!

Going up at 6mph.

Who says that I'm addicted to adrenaline...

MNwilly · 10-20-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarvis

29"-er?

No, not yet.

Zodiac · 10-22-2006, 09:45 AM

Sunday check in =

Haven't rode in 5 days, gonna do a spirited 20miler today.

Lack of cold weather gear this week. Ordered a pair of tights and a set of leg warmers to wear with shorts.

BURN SOME FAT BABY!!!!

Uncle Pollo · 10-22-2006, 09:58 AM

Saturday ride
Took the Schuyilkill trail to Manayunk ... 35 miles roundtrip of flat, free flow, trafficless trail at 15 mph average on my fixed gear bike.

The fall is my favourite season ... less bikers ... more riding relaxation.

Getting out of riding shape is hard ... used to be 20 miles per hour.

Ken · 10-22-2006, 10:59 AM

Lifecycle Mon, Wed & Friday ... 1.3 hours mt. bike Sat and 1.45 hours mt. bike this morning

I love fall...

dasrotrad · 10-22-2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

When I was a kid I was a serious cyclist, at least for a few yrs. Then I went to running for a good 5 yrs, but that faded out as my lower back became worse (from two accidents, one car, one motorcycle),

So I'm thinking of getting back into cycling. I have a very good Klein mountain bike but I find it's not geared for city use (geared too low), and even with the thinnest hybrid tires, it still whirs as I'm moving along.

I'm thinking of getting a decent road bike, but not sure what "type".

I seem to be drawn to the time trial style bike, because of the handlebars/shifter/elbow pads. They seem great for cranking hard, cardio, etc, but they also seem too "trick" with the small wheelbase..

With similar goals to yours, I just bought a hybred bike, the Cannondale 400 Adventure. It has pretty narrow tires, a more upright riding stance. I don't like riding with much pressure on my hands. Looking for a bike to ride on pavement, and the upright riding position, this bike seemed to be a good fit for me. There is front suspension and the gearing is pretty good for comfortable cruising at 14 mph at my level of (currently poor) conditioning.

DasRotRad

Sandstuck · 10-22-2006, 05:38 PM

Try bikesdirect.com

I like to support the local bike shop(lbs), but the prices of many corporate bikes are just outlandish. They spend an incredible amount of money on marketing. I've been riding too many years to be sucked in by glossy brochures and labels. Some lbs's custom build bikes for their customers but the low volume increases prices.

Take a look at what you can get at bikesdirect.com. You can save a lot of money. Take a real hard look at the componentry and compare to the mainstream mfg's. I just bought one of their road bikes two months ago. It arrived in two days, and just needed 20 minutes of minor assembly. I have put just over 1000 miles on it and love it, no problems.

No bike shop will believe that you got such a great deal. My lbs was shocked when I rode it in and told them the price. They saw the quality and were pissed off that they had personally spent twice as much for similar bikes with lesser quality components.

No, I don't work for bikesdirect, but I am pumped that I got a great bike for great deal. Sometimes research pays off. Btw, I make sure that I buy my other sundries from the lbs's. I love the mom and pop's, but I have to eat too.

Live to ride, ride to live!........just don't go broke doing it!

MNwilly · 10-22-2006, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandstuck

Try bikesdirect.com

I like to support the local bike shop(lbs), but the prices of many corporate bikes are just outlandish. They spend an incredible amount of money on marketing. I've been riding too many years to be sucked in by glossy brochures and labels. Some lbs's custom build bikes for their customers but the low volume increases prices.

Take a look at what you can get at bikesdirect.com. You can save a lot of money. Take a real hard look at the componentry and compare to the mainstream mfg's. I just bought one of their road bikes two months ago. It arrived in two days, and just needed 20 minutes of minor assembly. I have put just over 1000 miles on it and love it, no problems.

No bike shop will believe that you got such a great deal. My lbs was shocked when I rode it in and told them the price. They saw the quality and were pissed off that they had personally spent twice as much for similar bikes with lesser quality components.

No, I don't work for bikesdirect, but I am pumped that I got a great bike for great deal. Sometimes research pays off. Btw, I make sure that I buy my other sundries from the lbs's. I love the mom and pop's, but I have to eat too.

Live to ride, ride to live!........just don't go broke doing it!

And when the local bike shop gives you 30% off everything just for buying from them, not to mention great service. How much is that worth? I'll always take service over price.

Just my 2 cents.

Weirdo · 10-22-2006, 06:51 PM

Last ride of the year, for me anyway. Not a bad day either.

Max Power · 10-22-2006, 07:06 PM

Whatever.... Ponytail...

Weirdo · 10-22-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Power

Whatever.... Ponytail...

Oh ya, Lil Miss Poopie pants.

hey where are you in this pic?

Sandstuck · 10-22-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNwilly

And when the local bike shop gives you 30% off everything just for buying from them, not to mention great service. How much is that worth? I'll always take service over price.

Just my 2 cents.

30% doesn't cut it when their bikes cost over 1000 dollars more than what you can get elsewhere. Would you pay twice as much for a motorcycle in order to pay mfg costs such as marketing? I think not.

Nice thought, though. Especially if we are talking just a few bucks.

Lbs's are great for the uninformed and those who are either unwilling or unskilled to work on their own bikes. This is pretty simple mechanics we are talking about. Believe me, they do laugh at customers who come in not knowing how to fix a flat tire.

I'll spend more for tubes, tires etc...from the lbs to show my support. Remember we are talking bicycles not motorcycles.

Max Power · 10-22-2006, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weirdo

Oh ya, Lil Miss Poopie pants.

hey where are you in this pic?

Ken · 10-22-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandstuck

30% doesn't cut it when their bikes cost over 1000 dollars more than what you can get elsewhere. Would you pay twice as much for a motorcycle in order to pay mfg costs such as marketing? I think not.

Nice thought, though. Especially if we are talking just a few bucks.

Lbs's are great for the uninformed and those who are either unwilling or unskilled to work on their own bikes. This is pretty simple mechanics we are talking about. Believe me, they do laugh at customers who come in not knowing how to fix a flat tire.

I'll spend more for tubes, tires etc...from the lbs to show my support. Remember we are talking bicycles not motorcycles.

I've been riding for 25 years and LOVE my local bike shop and I pay them to work on my bike and sell me stuff

I like to pay for services

I pay to have my house cleaned , I pay to have my car worked on, my car washed, motorcycles repaired, my computers set up and fixed, massages, I pay people to prepare my food and for blow jobs

I could save a few bucks if I did all the above services myself but I pay for all these because I'm better off spending my time making more $$$ (except for the blow jobs... I pay for them cause I can't blow myself - don't ask me how I know this)

Sandstuck · 10-22-2006, 08:40 PM

Self-reliance obviously doesn't seem to be a trait that you desire. To each his own.

Some of us would rather be able to make repairs when on the road. I usually ride at least 50 miles per ride. If I couln't make repairs on the road I would never be able to get home in order to go to work.

The more money in, more money out, and the spend more - to make more reasoning is good for some, but not all.

10-20-2006, 11:52 AM	#1696
Mtncrzr Just Kidding, not really Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Collins, the Mtns Oddometer: 1,203	12 miles a day on a Cannondale mtn bike. I can make up and down 4 huge hills at Horsetooth in an hour. Going down at 43mph!!! Going up at 6mph. Who says that I'm addicted to adrenaline... __________________ I'll be the one on the horizontal silver 640 KTM Adventure.

10-22-2006, 09:58 AM	#1699
Uncle Pollo Von Hochstaden's son Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, Neue Messico Oddometer: 44,969	Saturday ride Took the Schuyilkill trail to Manayunk ... 35 miles roundtrip of flat, free flow, trafficless trail at 15 mph average on my fixed gear bike. The fall is my favourite season ... less bikers ... more riding relaxation. Getting out of riding shape is hard ... used to be 20 miles per hour. __________________ mikuni vm32-33 both sides :\ 5000 feet altitude/ 140 main \ 159 02 needle jet\ 6F4 needle in the middle setting\ 0.5 air jet\ pilot 25/3.0 slide 35 mpg around town riding like a asno

10-22-2006, 07:06 PM	#1705
Max Power Secret Agent Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Whistler, U.S.A. Oddometer: 4,526	Whatever.... Ponytail... __________________ Hi Ho Silver... Away!

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10-22-2006, 09:45 AM	#1698
Zodiac ^OP loosely portrayed Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Brooklyn Oddometer: 29,951	Sunday check in = Haven't rode in 5 days, gonna do a spirited 20miler today. Lack of cold weather gear this week. Ordered a pair of tights and a set of leg warmers to wear with shorts. BURN SOME FAT BABY!!!!

10-22-2006, 10:59 AM	#1700
Ken Rowboat Captain Joined: Dec 2001 Location: A dark hole... Oddometer: 50,210	Lifecycle Mon, Wed & Friday ... 1.3 hours mt. bike Sat and 1.45 hours mt. bike this morning I love fall...

10-22-2006, 05:38 PM	#1702
Sandstuck Banned Joined: Oct 2006 Location: East of the mighty shit-spigot(Mississippi River) Oddometer: 4,300	Try bikesdirect.com I like to support the local bike shop(lbs), but the prices of many corporate bikes are just outlandish. They spend an incredible amount of money on marketing. I've been riding too many years to be sucked in by glossy brochures and labels. Some lbs's custom build bikes for their customers but the low volume increases prices. Take a look at what you can get at bikesdirect.com. You can save a lot of money. Take a real hard look at the componentry and compare to the mainstream mfg's. I just bought one of their road bikes two months ago. It arrived in two days, and just needed 20 minutes of minor assembly. I have put just over 1000 miles on it and love it, no problems. No bike shop will believe that you got such a great deal. My lbs was shocked when I rode it in and told them the price. They saw the quality and were pissed off that they had personally spent twice as much for similar bikes with lesser quality components. No, I don't work for bikesdirect, but I am pumped that I got a great bike for great deal. Sometimes research pays off. Btw, I make sure that I buy my other sundries from the lbs's. I love the mom and pop's, but I have to eat too. Live to ride, ride to live!........just don't go broke doing it!

10-22-2006, 06:51 PM	#1704
Weirdo Welcome to you're "DOOM" Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Prince Rupert BC Oddometer: 4,402	Last ride of the year, for me anyway. Not a bad day either.

10-22-2006, 08:40 PM	#1710
Sandstuck Banned Joined: Oct 2006 Location: East of the mighty shit-spigot(Mississippi River) Oddometer: 4,300	Self-reliance obviously doesn't seem to be a trait that you desire. To each his own. Some of us would rather be able to make repairs when on the road. I usually ride at least 50 miles per ride. If I couln't make repairs on the road I would never be able to get home in order to go to work. The more money in, more money out, and the spend more - to make more reasoning is good for some, but not all.