Bicycle Brahs Part 3 - Riding is our leg day (literally bicycle)

[xVERITAS]

i'm blessed with the Colorado National Monument in my backyard



but truth be told, i only road bike so i can have more fun doing this:

[KRANE]

Nice analogy

I don't just read about the products I talk about, I do my own research/experiments. That doesn't mean it works for everyone (not even the scientific method can claim that) but at least I have actual personal experience to pull from. That's the only time I write about these things, unless otherwise indicated.

Just like IF and many types of diets, when people claim it doesn't work its typically because they weren't doing it right.

At the moment, I experimenting with Yohimbine HCL to determine if there's any truth to those many claims. I'm at the end of week 2 and I've already been able to defunct several popular youtuber claims about its effects and efficacy. I'm not sure if some people just have never actually tried the stuff or if they just explain it really badly.

In any event, if you're interested in anything more detailed on this supplement, stay tuned.

[ErikTheElectric]

I can remember taking Yohimbe back in freshman year of college before a trainer session.

Never again..

[John4789]

Yah that's not a bad deal. Be wary of pricing mtb forks. CO's play a lot of games, I got my 29'er fork retail $850 for $300 brand new.

Is it tubeless? If not go tubeless.

Chain drops has nothing to do with shifting. It's when the trail gets ruff the chain slap will pop the chain off.

Looks like a 1x setup, if hes got a N/W chainring chain drop won't be an issue.

Just ordered a pair of Endura fs260 pro 2 bib shorts.
50% off in black and white.

Did i dun goofed?

Endura make some good chit mane. BTW your tyre will be fine.

No riding this week as I have a meet on Sunday. Looking forward to powerlifting taking a bit of a back seat so I can concentrate on getting fitter for this triathlon.

[doughnutgut]

Looks like a 1x setup, if hes got a N/W chainring chain drop won't be an issue.



Endura make some good chit mane. BTW your tyre will be fine.

No riding this week as I have a meet on Sunday. Looking forward to powerlifting taking a bit of a back seat so I can concentrate on getting fitter for this triathlon.

Well they got 5 stars from cyclingweekly review saying great for century rides. Were £100 when first sold.

Still £70 all over the place but wiggle got them for £37 currently.

Let us know how the meet goes man.

[awilll]

Yah that's not a bad deal. Be wary of pricing mtb forks. CO's play a lot of games, I got my 29'er fork retail $850 for $300 brand new.

Is it tubeless? If not go tubeless.

Chain drops has nothing to do with shifting. It's when the trail gets ruff the chain slap will pop the chain off.

Ah gotcha. The guy said it's setup for tubeless but there're currently tubes in it. I've got a buddy that said he knows how to set it up tubeless for me though.

Looks like a 1x setup, if hes got a N/W chainring chain drop won't be an issue.

It's actually a 2x. Not gonna lie some of the lingo you guys are using looks like gibberish to me. I looked up N/W and apparently that's the teeth on the chainring alternate wide and narrow? I don't fully understand how that would help keep the chain on. But really there's no sense of me worrying about this yet until / unless this becomes a problem.

Thanks brahs

[KRANE]

I can remember taking Yohimbe back in freshman year of college before a trainer session.

Never again..

Because?

Ah gotcha. The guy said it's setup for tubeless but there're currently tubes in it. I've got a buddy that said he knows how to set it up tubeless for me though.



It's actually a 2x. Not gonna lie some of the lingo you guys are using looks like gibberish to me. I looked up N/W and apparently that's the teeth on the chainring alternate wide and narrow? I don't fully understand how that would help keep the chain on. But really there's no sense of me worrying about this yet until / unless this becomes a problem.

Thanks brahs

I only worry about stuff I have issues with but I don't. So I don't.

[ErikTheElectric]

Because?

Almost had a heart attack.

Never had gotten a b0ner while trying to knock out a 45 minute trainer session before, ever. lol.

[eltoro24]

Ah gotcha. The guy said it's setup for tubeless but there're currently tubes in it. I've got a buddy that said he knows how to set it up tubeless for me though.



It's actually a 2x. Not gonna lie some of the lingo you guys are using looks like gibberish to me. I looked up N/W and apparently that's the teeth on the chainring alternate wide and narrow? I don't fully understand how that would help keep the chain on. But really there's no sense of me worrying about this yet until / unless this becomes a problem.

Thanks brahs

Yah it won't be a problem till you get faster on downhills. Chain drop sucks though go to peddle and end up over the bars.

Narrow wide just cuts the side to side play of the chain. I haven't dropped a chain in 2 years with it.

Hardtail 29'ers are the steeze. it's the bike I ride the most.

Here's mine

[blowwzilla]

Any of you racing or just riding the tour of Battenkill 2017?

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

2 recent purchases:

1. Gatorhardshell 23mm for the road bike.
2. Giant contact SL switch 150mm travel dropper post for MTB.

Spent some coin on the seat post ($330 at the shop) but don't care because my $129 post only lasted 5 months lol.

Bad ass video:
https://youtu.be/qRF8XasCpS0

[doughnutgut]

Did it blow your mind as well how he just chucked that bike in the back of the truck like it was a beater?


Whoop. Lol. Cool vid.

I have been watching loads of vids of urban cyclists lately.

I like the look of them chrome kursk pro urban spd shoes.

Anyone here got them?

[ErikTheElectric]

2 recent purchases:

1. Gatorhardshell 23mm for the road bike.
2. Giant contact SL switch 150mm travel dropper post for MTB.

Spent some coin on the seat post ($330 at the shop) but don't care because my $129 post only lasted 5 months lol.

BOOM!

Did my first "Real" trail ride on the defy today.. I definitely learned the hard way not to stand up and ride. LMAO

Still sketchy to have my wheels spin out as I'm climbing, but I had FUN!

[Idioteque]

2 recent purchases:

1. Gatorhardshell 23mm for the road bike.
2. Giant contact SL switch 150mm travel dropper post for MTB.

Spent some coin on the seat post ($330 at the shop) but don't care because my $129 post only lasted 5 months lol.

Bad ass video:
https://youtu.be/qRF8XasCpS0

Cant imagine doing that on a ROad Bike frame, CX wheels wouldn't ever give me that confidence. Insane! but awesome video

[ErikTheElectric]

Cant imagine doing that on a ROad Bike frame, CX wheels wouldn't ever give me that confidence. Insane! but awesome video

Havent watched the vid yet, but just LOL if that's a defy because that was literally me today..

[KRANE]

Hey guys. Been following since early last year in the 2nd thread. Felt like I should finally check in. I do mainly mountain and trail biking. I like the rush I get. I've done some road cycling. It would be easier with a road bike, but I'm a glutton for a good challenge. I also like long walks on the beach, watching action, comedy and romcoms, ice cream sundaes, ice cream sodas and sandwiches.

*waves*

Fine, but next time post a photo or a vid of such escapades.

In the mean time, welcome aboard.

[ChaseW]

Hey guys. Been following since early last year in the 2nd thread. Felt like I should finally check in. I do mainly mountain and trail biking. I like the rush I get. I've done some road cycling. It would be easier with a road bike, but I'm a glutton for a good challenge. I also like long walks on the beach, watching action, comedy and romcoms, ice cream sundaes, ice cream sodas and sandwiches.

*waves*

Welcome brah

[Drhunglow]

Should get another 74,000W

[ChaseW]

Should get another 74,000W

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I see many Strava KOM's in you future

[mayweathermusic]

Should've went with a supercharger.

[Drhunglow]

I see many Strava KOM's in you future

Everyone better watch out

Should've went with a supercharger.

Going vegan, so this will take better advantage of the excess exhaust

[RockyIV]

Schedule finally work out for a nice Saturday long ride but pissing rain tomorrow. Indoor trainer it is then just get chitty

[ErikTheElectric]

Going vegan, so this will take better advantage of the excess exhaust

Lol, sup durian.

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

New seat post installed.
This is where I'll be on sunday!

[ErikTheElectric]

^ Enjoy

The Giant (and reverb) posts were always the greatest sellers and the highest performing.

[HMFIC_BROWSIN]

^ Enjoy

The Giant (and reverb) posts were always the greatest sellers and the highest performing.

I thought I was going to be OK with a quick release clamp & normal post - but after 1 ride on that setup, I stopped at the bike shop on the way home and grabbed that new dropper.

This one is way lighter/better quality than my previous.

[ErikTheElectric]

Attempting a century tomorrow! It's going to be a long one! Hoping I'll be able to make it, saddle sores are REAL right now after 10 days straight.

I thought I was going to be OK with a quick release clamp & normal post - but after 1 ride on that setup, I stopped at the bike shop on the way home and grabbed that new dropper.

This one is way lighter/better quality than my previous.

Glad you like it! I may just need to install a dropper on my road bike!

I saw an ad for the Giant eBikes the other night. This was it. That forest trail reminded me of it.

These are actually pretty baller. Got to sell a few of them, but the ROAD - E is the main sh*t.

[KRANE]

Just cleaned my chain the old fashioned way -- elbow grease. No pressure cooker. Nice and sparkly.

Today took and impromptu jaunt to the tar pits. A mere 31 mile, not up to misc standards but 3/4 for a hybrid.

[ErikTheElectric]

Simple Green > all

[doughnutgut]

I will never use anything other than bibs from now on. I did not even know i had a saddle today.

Pure comfort.

Just bought pearl izumi summer jersey and arm n leg sleeves.