Bicycle brahs (literally bicycle)

[lushlife416]

had my colnago pista stolen yesterday after i was with it on a restaurant patio and turned my head for literally 10 seconds to order, ran after the guy for about 10 blocks while dodging downtown traffic, after a few blocks my shoes flew off and i ran barefoot (biggest blister on the bottom of my foot).he almost crashed it a few times on turns cause its a brakeless track bike and he didnt have his feet clipped in. he ended up running into a building where i lost him. then 5 minutes after filing police report he decided to ride it over either to his house or to sell it. he ended up getting his jeans stuck in the chain and the back wheel slipped and it became unrideable. he then threw it over a fence of a store. the store owners called the police and i got my bike back.

this all happened in 15-20mins. please stay safe bike brahs

[SelleItalia]

Possibly repost..



http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/201...ition_p_1.html

[thsker]

How much some of you guys` bikes weight?

30 lbs, but that is a soft tail 29er with an xl frame.

[lushlife416]

16.4lbs with clip pedals, cant believe i almost lost her (dont mind the potato pic)

[ErikTheElectric]

Overall, a pretty damn good ride today. ALMOST hit 5k elevation, but I just focused on riding and having fun. Beach was definitely awesome.



Moved my saddle up drastically, so that it's actually making contact with my sitbones... seemed to fix my problem. At least for today..

Ride pic of the day..

Random pics



Happy riding everyone!

[HealthyBanana]

had my colnago pista stolen yesterday after i was with it on a restaurant patio and turned my head for literally 10 seconds to order, ran after the guy for about 10 blocks while dodging downtown traffic, after a few blocks my shoes flew off and i ran barefoot (biggest blister on the bottom of my foot).he almost crashed it a few times on turns cause its a brakeless track bike and he didnt have his feet clipped in. he ended up running into a building where i lost him. then 5 minutes after filing police report he decided to ride it over either to his house or to sell it. he ended up getting his jeans stuck in the chain and the back wheel slipped and it became unrideable. he then threw it over a fence of a store. the store owners called the police and i got my bike back.

this all happened in 15-20mins. please stay safe bike brahs

Fuarking bike thieves always be around the corner when you're downtown. Speaking of which, I should probably register my bike or at least record the serial number on it.

Glad to hear you got your bike back brah. Tis a shame the thief didn't get this:

[lushlife416]

Fuarking bike thieves always be around the corner when you're downtown. Speaking of which, I should probably register my bike or at least record the serial number on it.

Glad to hear you got your bike back brah. Tis a shame the thief didn't get this:

it was literally 5 feet away from me within eye sight and he somehow timed it perfectly so i turned my head. when i ran out of the restaurant i was within 5 or so feet of catching him but just couldnt get close enough to lunge at him and all the lights just stayed green for him. now that i got it back without problems im somewhat happy i didnt catch him, i would have gone black out spazz on him and you never know what can happen in those circumstances (i can assure you that it would be A LOT worse than the video that you posted tho)

[JeepCreeper]

16.4lbs with clip pedals, cant believe i almost lost her (dont mind the potato pic)

If that was my bike, it would have been right there with me in the food line. No way I'd leave that beauty alone. Glad you got it back.

[lushlife416]

here is a blister that i got from the chase (had to drain it 4 times yesterday)

[KRANE]

Thanks for the input,

Do you think this would do the job?

http://m.sportsauthority.com/product...entPage=family


Is that a decent bike or is it one that will break within a month

Thanks Again

I wouldn't. You're too big and heavy for any bike that would likely come out of Sports Authority. Besides, once you bought the bike you're pretty much on your own.

Rather, find a good bike shop in your town and tell them what you told us. If they're worth anything, they'll put you on the right road and set you up right. Plus, if you're lucky, you may get in a sale an make your budget go a lot further than you thought.

[camaleom]

well I am still not on that leg shaving time...

shaving u must my young padawan

This isn't even my final form.

good luck brah! is this your first IM? kick ass and PR

not the first one; aiming for 11hrs!

pace yourself breh... pace yourself. Race hard, fuel well!

Yep, I have HR monitor plus Power Meter on the bike...

[SelleItalia]

camaleom how much training did you put into your first Ironman? Its always something Ive wanted to do..

[camaleom]

my first IM was more like "I just want to do it" type of training; u know just S/B/R but I wasn't that concern about results or timing.

buy the "Ironfit" book and that can give u a rough estimate of much u need to do to finish an ironman.

I would say a good 10-15hrs per week for my first one.

[SpyderTT]

my first IM was more like "I just want to do it" type of training; u know just S/B/R but I wasn't that concern about results or timing.

buy the "Ironfit" book and that can give u a rough estimate of much u need to do to finish an ironman.

I would say a good 10-15hrs per week for my first one.

I agree on the 10-15 per week. That is how I trained for my first... 12:38:xx with a fair amount of walking during the marathon... I will not do one again until I can run the whole marathon

[camaleom]

I agree on the 10-15 per week. That is how I trained for my first... 12:38:xx with a fair amount of walking during the marathon... I will not do one again until I can run the whole marathon

there is an article out there that says that u need to hit critical mileage volume on the swim/bike before u can execute your best marathon (or run the whole thing). For the first one I was worried about the marathon so I focus on running but for this one I was more concern with S/B volume than the run itself!

let see how this one goes.

[SpyderTT]

there is an article out there that says that u need to hit critical mileage volume on the swim/bike before u can execute your best marathon (or run the whole thing). For the first one I was worried about the marathon so I focus on running but for this one I was more concern with S/B volume than the run itself!

let see how this one goes.

I just didn't focus on my run training, and had an injury 6 weeks out that caused me to either stop running completely until the race, or not toe the line at all...

[SpyderTT]

there is an article out there that says that u need to hit critical mileage volume on the swim/bike before u can execute your best marathon (or run the whole thing). For the first one I was worried about the marathon so I focus on running but for this one I was more concern with S/B volume than the run itself!

let see how this one goes.

Good luck brah, I am looking forward to a RR

[SelleItalia]

sweet thanks for the info brahs, I wouldnt be concerned with time for my first one aswel lol

How did you feel when you crossed the line?

[SpyderTT]

sweet thanks for the info brahs, I wouldnt be concerned with time for my first one aswel lol

How did you feel when you crossed the line?

Pretty much happy to be done. but the best thing to do is keep on your feet and keep walking around for a while to get the lactic acid out of your legs.

I have had the same issue both times after finishing of my body going into shock. The first time it hit when I hit the air conditioning in the hotel afterwards and shivered like a possessed person of r45 minutes or so. In a hot shower, under tons of covers bundled up, it was crazy and somewhat scary. The second time I was prepared for it and got myself covered up and warmed up right before it hit, that time I only shivered for 5 min or so, then went back down to have beers and shoot the chit with other racers.

[camaleom]

sweet thanks for the info brahs, I wouldnt be concerned with time for my first one aswel lol

How did you feel when you crossed the line?

feel ok for the most part; my knees where itchy the day after. I felt like the bones in my knees were dry as fuark

[gatovolador]

he almost crashed it a few times on turns cause its a brakeless track bike and he didnt have his feet clipped in

Consider riding eggbeaters/atacs for commuter duty, a tiny rape-torture saddle and a bigger gear. I pity the fool who'd steal my fixie right now, has crank bros pedals and a 52x15 on it (too lazy to swap chainring and cog).

How much some of you guys` bikes weight?

I'd guess about 19lbs, but I've never bothered weighing it, and I have zero weight-weenie parts on it.

[ErikTheElectric]

Another pretty fun ride today, rode almost the entire beach route.


Tried to keep up speed, but I HATE strong headwinds. Makes riding so hectic and unenjoyable..


Ride pic of the day

Cardiff Beach

Overlooking Del mar


Del mar racetrack

[Rambostyne]

Your pictures depress me about the area I live in. Anyway, I got a 22.75 mile ride in yesterday in 1:35. It was only 77 degrees. Felt bad man.

[RockyIV]

First outside ride since my visit to the doc about my knee Friday. Felt good on a 33 mile HUMID ride. Everybody pulled their weight at the pace making so it was pretty nice. No crashes so that is a bonus.

[Ferios]

I just ordered my dream bike:
Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er


I also ordered a go pro hero 3. I will post pics when I get everything.

Specs:
FRAME
M5 hydroformed tubing, 29" geometry, tapered HT, PF30 BB, ISCG ’05, Command Post routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm travel
REAR SHOCK
Custom FOX Float CTD Evolution with AUTOSAG, Climb, Trail, Descend settings and rebound adj., 194x48mm
FORK
FOX Float CTD Evolution 29, air spring, tapered steerer, Climb, Trail, Descend settings and reb adj., 15mm thru-axle, 130mm travel
HEADSET
1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings
STEM
Specialized XC Trail, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC Mini-Riser, 7050 butted alloy, 720mm wide, 10mm rise, 10-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: Regular, Others: XL thickness
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, HS-1 rotor. S/M: 180mm; L/XL 200mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, HS-1 rotor. S/M: 160mm; L/XL 180mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Avid Elixir 5 R SL, tool-less reach adj.
FRONT DERAILLEUR
SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage, Type 2
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
CASSETTE
SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN
KMC X10, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM S-1250, 10-speed XC Trail double w/ alloy guard, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS
36/22, w/ alloy guard
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge
PEDALS
Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
RIMS
Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h
FRONT HUB
Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
REAR HUB
New Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearing, 142mm spacing, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES
DT Industry, 2.0 stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Purgatory Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.3"
REAR TIRE
Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.3"
INNER TUBES
Ultralight presta
SADDLE
Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, Others: 400mm
SEAT BINDER
34.9mm clamp, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar w/ QR, black

[DatPass]

I just spent 3 hours playing with my brakes and all i did was make them worse >_<

[SelleItalia]

when will it be mine turn for veiny lower legs

[SpyderTT]

I'd guess about 19lbs, but I've never bothered weighing it, and I have zero weight-weenie parts on it.

Aero > weight, erry time.

[RockyIV]

Aero > weight, erry time.

Not true. If you are doing a century or a stage with lots of hills weight>aero

If you are working with a team like a paceline weight>aero

solo time trial I agree.

Srs question bro. I'm doing my first 20k time trial in 3 weeks and do you have any tips?

It's an intro type TT and there are no prizes so hopefully it's more relaxed but we are released every 30 seconds and they have different categories like beginner, aero and non aero.

Should be fun. I'm thinking of treating it like a 5k running race. Plan on 20 minutes and start off consistent then every 5 minutes up the effort until I'm going all out the last 5 minutes.

What is the etiquette passing someone, IF I pass someone?

[RockyIV]

I just spent 3 hours playing with my brakes and all i did was make them worse >_<

What isn't working right?

If all else fails take it to your LBS. Brakes ain't no joke