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

[Rambostyne]

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With all that is going on politically these days, how difficult has life been living in Communist California, especially as a young, Caucasian male? I think I'd blow my brains out. Illinois is the liberal capital of the Midwest and I'm at my threshold with the political ignorance and narrow-mindedness of the regressive left.

[ErikTheElectric]

With all that is going on politically these days, how difficult has life been living in Communist California, especially as a young, Caucasian male? I think I'd blow my brains out. Illinois is the liberal capital of the Midwest and I'm at my threshold with the political ignorance and narrow-mindedness of the regressive left.

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[KRANE]

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Don't overthink it Erik. Like I should talk.

[Rambostyne]

Don't overthink it Erik. Like I should talk.

You're the one I should be asking since you recently came over from Florida. But I've lost interest. I've been reading too much about policy lately and how everyone is leaving Illinois over the last five years compared to other states and I think it's obvious why to its residents. But I might as well go into a politics thread and ask them something like which Cannondale cyclocross model is most fun to ride. I have a bad habit of derailing this thread. I just hate the rest of the misc so much.

[KRANE]

You're the one I should be asking since you recently came over from Florida. But I've lost interest. I've been reading too much about policy lately and how everyone is leaving Illinois over the last five years compared to other states and I think it's obvious why to its residents.

It was a leap of faith, my friend. And to be hones, the jury is still out to whether it was the best decision.

But I might as well go into a politics thread and ask them something like which Cannondale cyclocross model is most fun to ride.

You could always discuss things using the scientific methods. Its a lot harder to contradict.

I have a bad habit of derailing this thread. I just hate the rest of the misc so much.

Just work on those coordination conjunctions -- it can relate anything.

Not srs.

[ErikTheElectric]

I guess I was just...lost.. lol

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

Taking out the MTB today. Have been riding more road lately (as a function of commuting, as well as recreation) and enjoying it.

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

Good ride in the dirt today! No pics.

Just installed a new lever on my road bike to update the 1990 Shimano 600 levers. Feels good! Can't wait to take it out tomorrow. Actually managed to salvage my grips and re-use them after installing new lever. My grips aren't white so I don't have that headache of constantly re-wrapping with new.

EDIT: although I did previously make the mistake (early on) of purchasing white road bar tape.

[SkepticalOne]

Good ride in the dirt today! No pics.

Just installed a new lever on my road bike to update the 1990 Shimano 600 levers. Feels good! Can't wait to take it out tomorrow. Actually managed to salvage my grips and re-use them after installing new lever. My grips aren't white so I don't have that headache of constantly re-wrapping with new.

EDIT: although I did previously make the mistake (early on) of purchasing white road bar tape.

Let's see pics of the road bike with new levers.

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

Let's see pics of the road bike with new levers.

Comparison pic. New lever is the left one (closer). Old lever is the right (farther)

New one is a lot chunkier/larger/taller. I like it.

[SkepticalOne]

Comparison pic. New lever is the left one (closer). Old lever is the right (farther)

New one is a lot chunkier/larger/taller. I like it.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BOMpoai.jpg[IMG]

Looks very comfy...Those classic lines are becoming increasingly rare.

[BenchWellington]

Dunno how I've never seen this thread before but quite timely...

Brahs what is a very good mountain bike I can get, preferably new, for under 500USD?

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

Looks very comfy...Those classic lines are becoming increasingly rare.

I've determined that I'll only buy a new road bike if I can find one with 1x11 gearing, steel, pannier rack tabs, and classic straight tubes.

Until then, I'm sitting on my hands.

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

Dunno how I've never seen this thread before but quite timely...

Brahs what is a very good mountain bike I can get, preferably new, for under 500USD?

In that price range, if you can find something with hydraulic disc brakes, buy it.

[Drhunglow]

lold at the list. Too funny how unofficial lists like this exist for pretty much every sport be it bodybuilding, power lifting, hiking, skiing, etc etc.

I have to say though cycling seems to be the 'worst' with all the nuances. Sunglasses over helmet straps vs under, etc. Although comfort wise that makes the most sense to me. Although unlike 99.9% of the riding community I don't put my sunglasses on my helmet and much prefer to have them backwards facing the other way. I'm too used to doing this from hiking and it's by far the safest place for them when moving around a lot. Even while biking they are extremely comfortable there and don't move at all where as they never seem to fit perfectly in my helmet.

First time I logged onto Strava since the snow start. You are a fuken psycho.

Looks fun tho

[SkepticalOne]

Yes, another evangelical post in reverence to TrainerRoad...

I completed the 8 week Sustained Power Build - Mid Volume program over the weekend...I did my 20 minute FTP test this morning and the results are in:

Starting FTP = 282W
Midway FTP = 284W
Finishing FTP = 300W

6% improvement over 8 weeks with very strict compliance to the program.

Next week I'll start the 8 week-long Climbing Road Race-Mid Volume TR program to take me into spring.

[RockyIV]

Nice job bro ^^^^^

[bee su]

wheres this thread when i needed it? needed tire recommendations for long road life.

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

wheres this thread when i needed it? needed tire recommendations for long road life.

My default reccomendation: gatorskins.

[RockyIV]

wheres this thread when i needed it? needed tire recommendations for long road life.

Conti GP 4000 S II

Great tire. I use mine on road and trainer and no flats and lighter than Gator Skins.

If you are in Texas or anywhere else with those little burr things you might want to go with Gatorskins.

I did HHH a few years ago and saw so many flats. The roads there suck too.

[camaleom]

Yes, another evangelical post in reverence to TrainerRoad...

I completed the 8 week Sustained Power Build - Mid Volume program over the weekend...I did my 20 minute FTP test this morning and the results are in:

Starting FTP = 282W
Midway FTP = 284W
Finishing FTP = 300W

6% improvement over 8 weeks with very strict compliance to the program.

Next week I'll start the 8 week-long Climbing Road Race-Mid Volume TR program to take me into spring.

hhhhhhhhnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg ggg

gjdm!!!!

[bee su]

My default reccomendation: gatorskins.

Conti GP 4000 S II

Great tire. I use mine on road and trainer and no flats and lighter than Gator Skins.

If you are in Texas or anywhere else with those little burr things you might want to go with Gatorskins.

I did HHH a few years ago and saw so many flats. The roads there suck too.

well, i originally had conti ultra sports before and the rear tire like always goes out way faster. has cuts and knicks but i dont think they went all the way through yet. looks nerve racking anyway. just had another flat in the snow few days ago and was like fook it, its time to get another tire. i shouldnt even been riding in the snow. i could have fixed it but wasnt gonna due to the cold , while i can just walk home with the same amount of time to fix it. i did have them on a motor bike and pinch flat were the worst in the summer area for me. i bought 10 tubes thinking it wood last me a year but they were all used in less than 6. i do try to pump them up as hard as i can. fyi the tire only went about 800 miles.

i bought the gatorskin folding 700x28. i hope with the price i paid, i get atleast 1500 miles before replacing.

[ErikTheElectric]

Finally back from LA (only one ride because of the rain)

Mad stoked to get my fat ass on the bike again!

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

i bought the gatorskin folding 700x28. i hope with the price i paid, i get atleast 1500 miles before replacing.

I've done WAY MORE than 1500 on mine. Easily 3000 miles. Probably more.

[Cudabrah]

I've got about 3,000mi currently on my GP4000 pair, never had a flat, and they still have lots of life left.

[ErikTheElectric]

I've got about 3,000mi currently on my GP4000 pair, never had a flat, and they still have lots of life left.

lol, got another one last week, not even going to bother putting another tube in my tire.

[BuildUpNow]

Conti GP 4000 S II

Great tire. I use mine on road and trainer and no flats and lighter than Gator Skins.

If you are in Texas or anywhere else with those little burr things you might want to go with Gatorskins.

I did HHH a few years ago and saw so many flats. The roads there suck too.

Goat head thorns can still puncture Gatorskins as well. The Black Chili compound on the GP 4000 make them last quite a bit longer than Gators. But both are prone to side wall punctures as they lack the protection layer(s) in that area.

[TheStender]

Bought a crappy trainer to get me through the next couple months. Then I had to get a different rear skewer, a trainer tire, and a new tube for that tire. All set up now and I'm going to do the first ride on it tonight.

[SkepticalOne]

Bought a crappy trainer to get me through the next couple months. Then I had to get a different rear skewer, a trainer tire, and a new tube for that tire. All set up now and I'm going to do the first ride on it tonight.

Fantastic! Let us know what you come up for for your indoor riding program/plan

[peanut91]

well, i originally had conti ultra sports before and the rear tire like always goes out way faster. has cuts and knicks but i dont think they went all the way through yet. looks nerve racking anyway. just had another flat in the snow few days ago and was like fook it, its time to get another tire. i shouldnt even been riding in the snow. i could have fixed it but wasnt gonna due to the cold , while i can just walk home with the same amount of time to fix it. i did have them on a motor bike and pinch flat were the worst in the summer area for me. i bought 10 tubes thinking it wood last me a year but they were all used in less than 6. i do try to pump them up as hard as i can. fyi the tire only went about 800 miles.

i bought the gatorskin folding 700x28. i hope with the price i paid, i get atleast 1500 miles before replacing.

the conti. ultra sports you have now have two little indentions on them in the center. those are the wear indicators. when you wear those down, it is a gauge to tell you when to change them(or if you get frequent flats).
some people take the front tire that is not worn and put it on the back, and put a new tire on the front.