97's Bike Talk(( MTBs, Roadbikes and BMX riders welcome!!)) - Page 58

o0o0Ooo0o0Oo · 04-03-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan250

[IMG]my yeti 575.

hopefully i can get my ass in shape and plan a solo trip to moab in september

Ryan sweet bike! That Fox fork and rp23 are a sweet combination.

ryan250 · 04-03-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFabulous

Ryan sweet bike! That Fox fork and rp23 are a sweet combination.

Yeah, the bike is smooth and solid as hell man. I went from a hardtail rockhopper to this beauty, haha. It's almost like I'm cheating sometimes...

otrebmu · 04-03-2009, 04:54 PM

sweet bikes guys. i'm rocking a pre-current model kona coiler but haven't ridden in over a year.....

**97LT1** · 04-03-2009, 04:57 PM

I haven't been on the bike all winter long...but now i've been riding for 3 weeks. I love my Y5 but i'm looking into buying a Fuel 9...its gonna take awhile to save up for it.

Anyway just giving a shout out. My time is limited on this board but hopefully i'm going to add current entries in my blog. Everybody keep riding.

KRANE · 04-03-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFabulous

What brand did they replace Trek with? I think Specialized and Cannondale are market leaders now, but in my area they just opened a giant Trek Store. So they have to be doing good to be opening new large stores in this economy.

They sell Cannondale and Specialized. My last two bikes were Cannondale and Trek respectively, so I like them both.

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Krane what type of bike are you looking for? And how are your tomatoes?

LOL, I haven't gotten them yet. I only ordered them 2 weeks ago from Burpee and I think some of them are on back order. But according to the email invoice they sent me, they won't be a part of this the first shipment which should arrive early next week. I only have a small space, but I got carried away and ordered way more plants/seeds than I should have. Maybe I should ask my neighbors if they'll lend me some of their space?

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Originally Posted by 97LT1

I haven't been on the bike all winter long...but now i've been riding for 3 weeks. I love my Y5 but i'm looking into buying a Fuel 9...its gonna take awhile to save up for it.

Anyway just giving a shout out. My time is limited on this board but hopefully i'm going to add current entries in my blog. Everybody keep riding.

Great hearing from you bro. I hope to be back in the saddle soon too (it's been a while). Unfortunatley, finding a bike to fit me takes time...and luck!

Screamin · 04-04-2009, 10:14 AM

I'm desperate to get back on my bike, but the weather here in Denver is NOT cooperating. I took one ride in mid-march when it was 70 degrees

but got home and found a nice puddle of oil underneath my shock the next day. Two weeks later, I have the shock back, but there no reason to put it back on my bike until it quits freakin' snowing

2davidl · 04-06-2009, 10:39 AM

I am waiting on the weather to get out and ride, I'm ready, have a Specialized Allez, what I could afford, I have been doing spinning class to get ready, So bring on the nice warm days. I've signed up for two club rides this month. Ready to go

mrawdtsi · 04-06-2009, 03:49 PM

hay guise.

So my cheapy performance bike computer died this weekend during a 50+ mile ride... the display is all fked up...

Can anyone recommend a nice wireless w/e cadence for < $50?

As much as I'd like one of the Garmin's with GPS i can do with out.

I used to be a huge fan of Avocet 45s but haven't owned one in years.

SpyderTT · 04-06-2009, 03:57 PM

wireless with cadence is difficult to find under $50 and still have quality...

CLK-GTR · 04-06-2009, 05:16 PM

only just saw this thread....

so far ive been mountain bike only with a custom build on a muddy fox alu frame, but im looking into starting road racing. been trawling ebay for mid range carbon frames. something like a madone 5.5 can be had for around $1500USD

KRANE · 04-06-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyderTT

wireless with cadence is difficult to find under $50 and still have quality...

Agreed. You should think under $100. You have to consider the quality as these things take a lot of abuse (at least mine does). Incidentally, do you have any brand in mind? Some screens are just impossible to read; and I need to be able to see it quickly day and night.

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Originally Posted by CLK-GTR

only just saw this thread....

so far ive been mountain bike only with a custom build on a muddy fox alu frame, but im looking into starting road racing. been trawling ebay for mid range carbon frames. something like a madone 5.5 can be had for around $1500USD

Carbon fiber huh? Looks like somebody's gotten highfalutin!!

mrawdtsi · 04-06-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

Agreed. You should think under $100. You have to consider the quality as these things take a lot of abuse (at least mine does). Incidentally, do you have any brand in mind? Some screens are just impossible to read; and I need to be able to see it quickly day and night.Carbon fiber huh? Looks like somebody's gotten highfalutin!!

IF i said with cadence, i meant without..... i dont need that. Just a regular wireless computer.... anyone run the Cateye Strada??

I went with carbon because i was spoiled in HS, i was a competitive CatII cyclist and rode a Treck 5500 OCLV.... loved that bike but it started to get soft and I needed a new ride. I sold it a couple years ago and was without a road bike. It was painfull... EVERY cyclist i saw made me want to get back into it. I love riding and carbon fits my style best, I like longer rides and an aluminum frame while still nice is a little rougher ride

SpyderTT · 04-07-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mrawdtsi

IF i said with cadence, i meant without..... i dont need that. Just a regular wireless computer.... anyone run the Cateye Strada??

I went with carbon because i was spoiled in HS, i was a competitive CatII cyclist and rode a Treck 5500 OCLV.... loved that bike but it started to get soft and I needed a new ride. I sold it a couple years ago and was without a road bike. It was painfull... EVERY cyclist i saw made me want to get back into it. I love riding and carbon fits my style best, I like longer rides and an aluminum frame while still nice is a little rougher ride

I have a wireless Cateye Micro, I have always had great luck with cateyes...

http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/281
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...num=4&ct=title

I put a new basebar on that should be a little more comfortable than the ****ty one that came on the bike (~1500 miles on the bike)

CLK-GTR · 04-07-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

Carbon fiber huh? Looks like somebody's gotten highfalutin!!

Anything to make life easier

I LOVE the old Madone's with the Discovery Team livery. They might be 2 or 3 years old now but if it was good enough for Lance, i'm sure i wont be out-growing it any time soon.

JWP58 · 04-07-2009, 09:16 PM

Nice looking trek. I prefer the older treks, the new ones are hideous.

2davidl · 04-08-2009, 08:30 AM

I bought a specialized sport computer about 25$, 4 years ago, I finally replaced the battery this spring, its been rained on, and abused, It always works great.

2davidl · 04-08-2009, 02:44 PM

Wow, I just got my first ride of the spring, little over 20 miles, but I hit 32 mph,(downhill), what a rush, I am really stoked for riding this summer. I must say the spin class thru winter helped my legs a great deal. I'm ready bring it on

o0o0Ooo0o0Oo · 04-08-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2davidl

Wow, I just got my first ride of the spring, little over 20 miles, but I hit 32 mph,(downhill), what a rush, I am really stoked for riding this summer. I must say the spin class thru winter helped my legs a great deal. I'm ready bring it on

Awesome man, hey just make sure your skewers are tight! Spinning classes are great though.

KRANE · 04-08-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JWP58

Nice looking trek. I prefer the older treks, the new ones are hideous.

I'm not sure what you mean, but I feel just the opposite. The use of carbon material allow for the formation of a limitless styles; and the creation of the most gorgeous bikes money can buy. And speaking of money, if you want a carbon fiber bike, you've got to have a lot of it!

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Originally Posted by 2davidl

I bought a specialized sport computer about 25$, 4 years ago, I finally replaced the battery this spring, its been rained on, and abused, It always works great.

Hmm, $25? You're not likely to get anything to sturdy for that price...unless it was reduced 70%.

In my case, I ride my bike through all condition (ever ridden through a thunderstorm?) so I need one that will stand up to whatever I can through at it.

JWP58 · 04-08-2009, 07:02 PM

What i mean is, the new Madones are hideous....****ing ugly.....they are the typical "fred" bike of choice.

For the same money i would rather have a cervelo S3, or maybe a felt AR...

JWP58 · 04-08-2009, 07:16 PM

"Hmm, $25? You're not likely to get anything to sturdy for that price...unless it was reduced 70%."

Wrong....who wouldve guessed???

You can pick up a cateye astrale for around 40bucks online. Its durable, measures speed, cadence, avg. speed, mileage, and trip.

The only instance that would call for a high priced computer would be if you had an SRM crank or a another form of measuring watts and HR.

mrawdtsi · 04-08-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

I'm not sure what you mean, but I feel just the opposite. The use of carbon material allow for the formation of a limitless styles; and the creation of the most gorgeous bikes money can buy. And speaking of money, if you want a carbon fiber bike, you've got to have a lot of it!Hmm, $25? You're not likely to get anything to sturdy for that price...unless it was reduced 70%.

In my case, I ride my bike through all condition (ever ridden through a thunderstorm?) so I need one that will stand up to whatever I can through at it.

I think i get about 10 major rain storms /yr... if that... lol.

Mainly i want something that will hold up to heat. I DO ride in 110+ degree weather.

Im looking into the Cateyes and will probably get one of those. What is everyone else running?

It seems like the majority integrate a HRM, I;ve already got a polar watch/chestband HRM. so thats not necessary either.

KRANE · 04-08-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JWP58

What i mean is, the new Madones are hideous....****ing ugly.....they are the typical "fred" bike of choice.

You be the judge:

Trek Madone SL 5.9 $5,500

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For the same money i would rather have a cervelo S3, or maybe a felt AR...

Cervelo S3 $4,300

Felt AR $3,800

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Originally Posted by mrawdtsi

I think i get about 10 major rain storms /yr... if that... lol.

Mainly i want something that will hold up to heat. I DO ride in 110+ degree weather.

Oh, I didn't even get into the heat and humidity. Although the black to in south Florida may not get much past 100 degrees, it's the added humidity that really sticks it. Sometimes it feels like you're riding through molasses.

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Im looking into the Cateyes and will probably get one of those. What is everyone else running?

An excellent overall brand. I've have two.

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It seems like the majority integrate a HRM, I;ve already got a polar watch/chestband HRM. so thats not necessary either.

That the company that tends to dominate that route. Those things can get very expensive!!

otrebmu · 04-08-2009, 11:28 PM

^beautiful post. all 3 are nice.

tcpombomb · 04-09-2009, 12:30 AM

Wow can't believe I forgot about his thread. I've been riding for 3 weeks so far this season. I'm currently 20lbs heavier than last season but my endurance is actually about the same.

JWP58 · 04-09-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

You be the judge:

Trek Madone SL 5.9 $5,500

Cervelo S3 $4,300

Felt AR $3,800

Oh, I didn't even get into the heat and humidity. Although the black to in south Florida may not get much past 100 degrees, it's the added humidity that really sticks it. Sometimes it feels like you're riding through molasses.

An excellent overall brand. I've have two.

That the company that tends to dominate that route. Those things can get very expensive!!

Exactly. The Cervelo is cheaper (over 1000), has a better frame, better wheels, and equal components.

Sounds like a no brainer to me. Thank you for proving my point.

SpyderTT · 04-09-2009, 07:38 AM

the felt is priced even better, and is sexier IMO. But I am partial to Felts as I have owned two already...

JWP58 · 04-09-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpyderTT

the felt is priced even better, and is sexier IMO. But I am partial to Felts as I have owned two already...

This is true. While the AR frame is AWESOME, it doesnt come with Zipps like the cervelo, which probably makes up the price difference.

SpyderTT · 04-09-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JWP58

This is true. While the AR frame is AWESOME, it doesnt come with Zipps like the cervelo, which probably makes up the price difference.

@ $4300 all that you get is the frameset in that cervelo.

the Felt is a full bike for $3800

GnomusMaximus · 04-09-2009, 09:33 AM

OK maybe you guys can help me......Have a second?

OK quick background: 43, former soccer player, college scholarship some pro experience (not much, I sucked). After that did some MTb racing (even in the first few 24 hours of Canaan races), the occasional tri and 3 or 4 one day Adventure Races. Then came children....I could only play 2 days /week so I stuck with my first love, picking up and throwing heavy stuff. Now the kids are getting older and I am having more time. I'm lifting/doing events consistently 3 days and a 4th is possible. I was thinking of dropping back to lifting/picking up rocks twice a week and using the other 2 days to play in the woods. My questions are can I get any benifit from just doing it 2 times a week. I have no intentions of once again being lost in WV at 3 AM but would like to be able to jog without horking up a lung and maybe even getting into some shape other than round. Still have most of my old stuff from around 1999 and it is all functional. Mtb (old Jamis), Road Bike (Somec w/old school DuraAce+ Spinergy wheels) Or should I just stick with lifting and add a 4th day? Thoughts? Ideas? Insults?