Bicycle Brahs Part 2 - The Lance Armstrong Ball (literally bicycle)

[SpyderTT]

feq. There is like 3' of snow outside and I am chomping at the bit to go for a ride. I should probably take this time to order my front derailleur and get everything else sorted but I will wait till the last minute. LOL

Yeah, I rode on the rollers last night... I am getting pretty pumped for warmer weather now for sure. This deep freeze is strangling my soul.

[Rambostyne]

Yeah, I rode on the rollers last night... I am getting pretty pumped for warmer weather now for sure. This deep freeze is strangling my soul.

Rode in four inches of fresh snow this morning. Damn snow blinded me and froze my face even with it nearly completely covered.

I've mastered winter riding. Everyone I work with either called off or was at least a half hour late, but I was early. **** modern conveyances.

[CodeMajic]

In and subbed. Im gonna start mountain biking this year. There's some decent ones at Costco i was looking to start out on. Anyone use that before? Budget 700-800

[camaleom]

my man being awesome at *****

[Hammersia]

in on 1st



Build list:

Frameset: Cannondale CAAD10-1 54cm + Fork
Frame parts: 2013 Evo expander plug + Campagnolo Record carbon bearing cover
Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record 11
Cables: Campagnolo
Chain: Campagnolo Record
Crank: Hollowgram SISL2 172.5mm + SRM Standard Spider, "Cannondale Green" decal
Chainrings: Praxis 53/39t Classic
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Stainless black
Seatpost: 3T Dorico LTD cut
Saddle: Fizik Antares 00
Seatpost Collar: Cannondale CAAD10 Black
Stem: 3T ARX PRO -17 degree 130mm debadged
Handlebars: 3T Rotundo LTD 420mm
Tape: Fizik Microtex Black
Wheelset: Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate
Tires: Continental Competition Tubular 22mm
Skewers: KCNC Ti black
Cassette: Campagnolo Super Record 11-29t
Brake Pads: SwissStop Black Prince
Bottle Cages: Arundel Mandible 3k Gloss
Other: SRM PowerControl 7 "Liquigas Green" + mount

No one gives a monkeys about this rubbish negged

[BuildUpNow]

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I have been MTB only for years for the same reason. Recently got a good road bike. Chit is amazing. Honestly go and try a good quality road bike from LBS and go for a decent ride. Once you ride one, it all makes sense as to why people ride them.

How does it make sense? Road biking is kinda boring to me. Seems like you can just zone out more. For the most part you don't have to pick your lines or worry about changes in road conditions or numerous obstacles. You find a cadence you want to keep and make appropriate gear changes. Perhaps that's a bit of an oversimplification but it doesn't seem as dynamic as MTB to me.

[thsker]

In and subbed. Im gonna start mountain biking this year. There's some decent ones at Costco i was looking to start out on. Anyone use that before? Budget 700-800

Costco bikes aren't going to be good for actual trail riding, but your budget should get you onto a rockhopper or a talon. Check out some of your local shops and see if you can score a deal on last years model.

[phoenixr2]

How does it make sense? Road biking is kinda boring to me. Seems like you can just zone out more. For the most part you don't have to pick your lines or worry about changes in road conditions or numerous obstacles. You find a cadence you want to keep and make appropriate gear changes. Perhaps that's a bit of an oversimplification but it doesn't seem as dynamic as MTB to me.

These are my feelings as well. I almost bought one a few years back, but was having too much fun on the MTB. I still may pickup one down the road, but I am way too busy with work at the moment. Seems if I was to get a good road ride in it would require at least a few hours of riding, wouldnt it?

[Reef58]

feq. There is like 3' of snow outside and I am chomping at the bit to go for a ride. I should probably take this time to order my front derailleur and get everything else sorted but I will wait till the last minute. LOL

Get some rollers, but don't get cocky. These are great for smoothing your pedal stroke

[Reef58]

These are my feelings as well. I almost bought one a few years back, but was having too much fun on the MTB. I still may pickup one down the road, but I am way too busy with work at the moment. Seems if I was to get a good road ride in it would require at least a few hours of riding, wouldnt it?

The best thing I ever bought is a powermeter (Powertap). I can do a one hour ride testing my threshold power. I can do 6 x 1 minute intervals, takes about 45 minutes total. I can do (3) 5 minute intervals. I can do 10 second sprint intervals. I load all of the data into training peaks, and track progress. Bottom line you can get a good workout in 30 to 40 minutes up to 10 hours. Choice is yours.

[gatovolador]

How does it make sense? Road biking is kinda boring to me. Seems like you can just zone out more. For the most part you don't have to pick your lines or worry about changes in road conditions or numerous obstacles. You find a cadence you want to keep and make appropriate gear changes. Perhaps that's a bit of an oversimplification but it doesn't seem as dynamic as MTB to me.

Unless you have nice roads, especially serious mountains (say a 3000' ascent), it's a bit boring. Road racing is very cool too, way more tactical than mountain bike racing (since the US has given up on short course races almost entirely post 90s).

[ThundaHorz]

dis happened?

[SpyderTT]

Unless you have nice roads, especially serious mountains (say a 3000' ascent), it's a bit boring. Road racing is very cool too, way more tactical than mountain bike racing (since the US has given up on short course races almost entirely post 90s).

Riding solo is nice to clear my head... but there are plenty of pretty solid group rides in my area that are a blast to meet up for.

[tpc01x]

2013 Specialized Allez Mid Compact and 08'-09 (forgot what year) Langster Vegas Edition checkin in'

[ThundaHorz]

[Mr.Bill]

Get some rollers, but don't get cocky. These are great for smoothing your pedal stroke

I ride mainly for relaxation. My ride of preference is a Schwinn comfort bike that I take on a 26 mile paved trail. I have a beat up road bike that I am fixing up for the upcoming season though.

[SelleItalia]

126km today, horrible weather, soaked and into a headwind for the majority of the ride.

No one gives a monkeys about this rubbish negged

wot? Im incredibly interested. beautiful bike.

[ForestFootball]

Hello guys. I just bought a CAAD 8 Tiagra. I am gonna start riding soon. Any tips? I have some yellow Mavic shoes and carbon Shinamo pedals (Like brand new) I got on ebay for $198. I stiil need cycling shorts and a helmet.

I'll post pics after work. Cheers.

[ThundaHorz]

Any tips?

Dont skimp on the bike shorts/chamois.

[ForestFootball]

[phoenixr2]

The best thing I ever bought is a powermeter (Powertap). I can do a one hour ride testing my threshold power. I can do 6 x 1 minute intervals, takes about 45 minutes total. I can do (3) 5 minute intervals. I can do 10 second sprint intervals. I load all of the data into training peaks, and track progress. Bottom line you can get a good workout in 30 to 40 minutes up to 10 hours. Choice is yours.

$7xx for the entry level unit?

[ForestFootball]

Dont skimp on the bike shorts/chamois.

I was gonna get the current Cannondales or maybe Some Izumis

[camaleom]

How does it make sense? Road biking is kinda boring to me. Seems like you can just zone out more. For the most part you don't have to pick your lines or worry about changes in road conditions or numerous obstacles. You find a cadence you want to keep and make appropriate gear changes. Perhaps that's a bit of an oversimplification but it doesn't seem as dynamic as MTB to me.

whatttt?!?!?

try to zone out in a group or solo at 22-25mph...

Maybe if u live in the country u could just pedal away on straight routes but in rhode island there is a lot of climbing, bad roads, crap on the ground, etc...

For example I f'ed up my 808 front during a race last sept cause I missed a piece of medal on the ground; that is pretty much the same as mtb... takes your eyes of the ground or don't pick the proper lines and zhit is going to happen.

[camaleom]

Dont skimp on the bike shorts/chamois.

this... I good set of bibs and chamois can go a LONG way to make/brake your ride.

[camaleom]

The best thing I ever bought is a powermeter (Powertap). I can do a one hour ride testing my threshold power. I can do 6 x 1 minute intervals, takes about 45 minutes total. I can do (3) 5 minute intervals. I can do 10 second sprint intervals. I load all of the data into training peaks, and track progress. Bottom line you can get a good workout in 30 to 40 minutes up to 10 hours. Choice is yours.

this too...

there is no hiding with power; u do or don't do the work out is that simple!

[SpyderTT]

$7xx for the entry level unit?

Training with power isn't cheap... and the $700 doesn't include a computer either. It can be a pretty valuable tool though, but certainly not needed for recreational riding.

this too...

there is no hiding with power; u do or don't do the work out is that simple!

For sure, but I am glad to have given my borrowed powertap back. I like things simple, no power, no HR monitor, etc...

[RockyIV]

How does it make sense? Road biking is kinda boring to me. Seems like you can just zone out more. For the most part you don't have to pick your lines or worry about changes in road conditions or numerous obstacles. You find a cadence you want to keep and make appropriate gear changes. Perhaps that's a bit of an oversimplification but it doesn't seem as dynamic as MTB to me.

It's just different. I maintain that you have to have better physical fitness than MTB to do well. Sustained efforts are very taxing on the lungs. When the road gets wet it becomes a different animal. Striping becomes as slick as ice and corners are a bish and let's not forget about having to be on the road with texting drivers. When riding on a pace line it takes concentration to make sure you don't slam into the wheel in front of you and cause a pile up. When in a pace line you can be anywhere from inches to 3 feet from the wheel in front of you with your wheel. Oh sh!t moments happen. For some reason, someone up front will check up on their brakes and make everyone behind them do the same. Happened to me last season. My normal group has 4 skill levels from fastest to slowest. I wasn't feeling it so I stayed back with the second fastest group with people I'm not used to riding with and we were moving along at about 23mph when the guy in front of me locked his rear wheel up for no apparent reason. My bail out was to the left and he slid to the left but recovered as did I when I locked my rear wheel up. A new tire later and 5 beers and I'm good to go again.

MTB takes more skill and it does offer more changes than a typical road ride. I don't get to do as much as I would like but what I've done I love. But I like the more social nature of road riding compared to trail riding.

To each his own.

[Reef58]

$7xx for the entry level unit?

You will be in for a grand or so, but you can always compete with yourself. If you did 350 watts for 20 minutes last week you will want to do better. Watts are the true measure of performance on a bike. Speed in influenced by terrain, wind ect. Heart rate is influenced by hydration sleep ect. Watts are watts

[SpyderTT]

You will be in for a grand or so, but you can always compete with yourself. If you did 350 watts for 20 minutes last week you will want to do better. Watts are the true measure of performance on a bike. Speed in influenced by terrain, wind ect. Heart rate is influenced by hydration sleep ect. Watts are watts

That is the nice thing about power... watts are watts. Power to weight ratio is the real number to pay attention to to compare yourself to yourself and others.

[spak]

Got my new ride today. 10% discount from the shop because I am an IMBA member. Got Shimano M540s on backorder for next week. I am going to set up tubeless before the Barry Roubaix race next month.