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

**asdf12125** · 09-30-2018, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by kethnaab

Yep, STP this Saturday, my first time. I'm going to ride with a few others, so they will keep me sane, i.e. they'll keep me from trying to hammer and break the sub-11 hour mark. *eyeroll* I tend to not make good decisions on my own, I need adult supervision rather frequently. So you guys are going to pass Chehailis and catch a hotel south of there?

Hope it went well! We rode to and camped at Winlock high school the first night and did the final ~85 miles on day 2. Was good fun, except the second day was scorching hot, and I strained a muscle in behind my knee in the last 30 miles which had me limping for a week.

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-02-2018, 08:02 AM

Last weekend. Added a filter lol

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-02-2018, 02:59 PM

I've been having issues with my MTB saddle recently on prolonged climbs. Decided to figure out sit bone width/saddle sizing and discovered I've been running a saddle 2 sizes too small. my sit bones are just a hair over 130mm, which directs me to a 150mm saddle, I've been rocking a 130mm saddle. eek.

Went with the ergon SMC3 saddle (size large, 155mm) and am PUMPED to try it out. Expecting a LOT out of this upgrade. I'm on the border between the medium and large so decided to go up a size instead of down.

**Cadet4life** · 10-02-2018, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by HMFIC_BROWSIN

I literally use a 2" memory foam pad (on the ground of the tent), and a -20°f sleeping bag. This time i slept wearing my tshirt/flanel/hybrid shorts and i think the clothing kept the sweat away.

Historically i wake up drenched in sweat and feel uncomfortable AF because of that. Sleeping bags arent breathable, but layering your clothes helps with that apparently. The cold weather was the main benefit for sleeping like a log last night.

interesting... i might get a 3 person tent and just blow up my air mattress. I've tried to go minimalistic but I'm going to say fuk it since I'm car camping.

Originally Posted by HMFIC_BROWSIN

I've been having issues with my MTB saddle recently on prolonged climbs. Decided to figure out sit bone width/saddle sizing and discovered I've been running a saddle 2 sizes too small. my sit bones are just a hair over 130mm, which directs me to a 150mm saddle, I've been rocking a 130mm saddle. eek.

Went with the ergon SMC3 saddle (size large, 155mm) and am PUMPED to try it out. Expecting a LOT out of this upgrade. I'm on the border between the medium and large so decided to go up a size instead of down.

i had awful back pain with the stock specialized saddle. i forget what wtb saddle i got but no issues now. let us know how the ergon feels no homo. i considered that when i was looking around.

so I've worked in riding road during the week. the loop I did today was 20 miles and just over 1k elevation (according to strava). going to do something very similar every tuesday and wed. theres a bunch of strava segments that ill wanna hit hard. i think doing this for a bunch of weeks will transfer over to the mtb.

edit; oh and horry chit i want the gopro 7... the hyper smooth is soon hnngg. its not a gimbal killer but if mounted on the helmet it looks to be almost perfect. would love to share the trails i ride. words can't do justice to the tech in my area. i need to get a new rear wheel before that tho.

**Carloswithac** · 10-03-2018, 07:19 PM

Replaced my 100 mm stem with a shorty 40 mm one. Let's see how she rides on Friday!

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-03-2018, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Carloswithac

Replaced my 100 mm stem with a shorty 40 mm one. Let's see how she rides on Friday!

Probably won't feel right if the geometry of the frame is designed for the longer stem. I tried this once with my previous bike and it failed lol.

**RockyIV** · 10-05-2018, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Carloswithac

Replaced my 100 mm stem with a shorty 40 mm one. Let's see how she rides on Friday!

I changed my 110 stem with an 80 and it felt very different. it seems to be more responsive on turns and maneuvering. It took me a couple of rides to get used to the feel.

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-05-2018, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Cadet4life

i had awful back pain with the stock specialized saddle. i forget what wtb saddle i got but no issues now. let us know how the ergon feels no homo.

I cant give a real review yet - but around the neighborhood - this new saddle feels like what dreams are made of.....

**camaleom** · 10-06-2018, 02:54 AM

biking is AWESOME after u find the right saddle lol

**nyknicks500** · 10-06-2018, 07:54 AM

Looking to pick up cycling as a hobby and for cardio. I've been looking on the internet for an indoor exercise bike. Is this one any good? https://www.amazon.com/ProGear-Exerc...SIN=B01G7KAK9M

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-06-2018, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by camaleom

biking is AWESOME after u find the right saddle lol

I can't confirm its greatness until I do a seated +3k hardtail trail climb... Then I'll know for sure.

**Carloswithac** · 10-06-2018, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by HMFIC_BROWSIN

Probably won't feel right if the geometry of the frame is designed for the longer stem. I tried this once with my previous bike and it failed lol.

First ride this morning. Loved it! Definitely more responsive with steering.

Shorter ride today because it was freezing. 40° is freezing in California...

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-07-2018, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Carloswithac

First ride this morning. Loved it! Definitely more responsive with steering.

[img]https://preview.ibb.co/b1AV8e/cHZ9U4I.jpg[/ig]

[img]https://preview.ibb.co/cY0mgz/2qmHpkj.jpg[/ig]

Shorter ride today because it was freezing. 40° is freezing in California...

NICE! Glad it worked OK for you. When I tried it with my old bike, climbing became really awkward & bad because my natural position was pushed back so far with the shorter stem.

You are using MAXXIS ARDENT RACE on the back??? I think I will switch to those because Minions are a bit of overkill in the weight/rugged department now that I'm picking smoother lines this summer.

swapping out rims/tires for lighter alternatives will save me about 11 oz per wheel... Seems MASSIVE considering rims/tires are the outermost piece of rotational weight on the wheel.

**Carloswithac** · 10-07-2018, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by HMFIC_BROWSIN

NICE! Glad it worked OK for you. When I tried it with my old bike, climbing became really awkward & bad because my natural position was pushed back so far with the shorter stem.

You are using MAXXIS ARDENT RACE on the back??? I think I will switch to those because Minions are a bit of overkill in the weight/rugged department now that I'm picking smoother lines this summer.

swapping out rims/tires for lighter alternatives will save me about 11 oz per wheel... Seems MASSIVE considering rims/tires are the outermost piece of rotational weight on the wheel.

Yes. I am running Ardent Race tires in the back and a Conti X-king in the front. Great tires! Had a X-king in the back before, but it would leak sealant like crazy. Read that Conti tires typically only seal well with THEIR sealant, but I wasn't about to buy it since I have plenty of Stans.

From this morning. I saw a bobcat.

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-07-2018, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Carloswithac

Yes. I am running Ardent Race tires in the back and a Conti X-king in the front. Great tires! Had a X-king in the back before, but it would leak sealant like crazy. Read that Conti tires typically o ky seal well with THEIR sealant, but I wasn't about to buy it since I have plenty of Stans.

[img]https://preview.ibb.co/mehc8p/IMG_20181007_065619.jpg[/ig]
From this morning. I saw a bobcat.

Cool, ill have to lace up a new rim onto my back hub, then toss the ardent race on it. Im thinking the 2.35" will be perfect on a WTB KOM i25 rim. Fast fast FAST!!!!

Putting a heavy AF minion on the front of my bike was a wake-up call to how much wheel weight can effect performance.

**kethnaab** · 10-07-2018, 08:38 PM

new bike day!

got to take this out on the course today. First ride on it. I've been using a drop bar MTB for awhile in cyclocross, so going with a 'real' CX bike is night and day, as far as handling and acceleration.
Also, first ever Di2 bike. I might never go back, at least not for CX racing

**camaleom** · 10-08-2018, 05:01 AM

there is no going back from electronic shifting lol 99.99% love it!

nice sharp ride!

**ChewYourFood** · 10-08-2018, 02:32 PM

My son podium'd his 3rd CX race. He liked the way it felt and said it gives him motivation to ride harder the next race.

**kethnaab** · 10-08-2018, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by camaleom

there is no going back from electronic shifting lol 99.99% love it!

nice sharp ride!

thanks man
No joke, the Di2 was incredibly helpful. The multi-shift was so quick and easy, could keep my hands in perfect position. Found it most useful on climbs, descents, and around turns when I had to be concerned with bike handling.

**camaleom** · 10-09-2018, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by ChewYourFood

My son podium'd his 3rd CX race. He liked the way it felt and said it gives him motivation to ride harder the next race.

man kids get good at CX super fast... they are fearless and they make it look easy!

**faxanadu** · 10-09-2018, 04:22 PM

What would you guys consider a typical person/average cyclist/above ave/elite pace for a bicyclist on flat ground over an hour time frame?

13 mph / 15 mph / 17 mph / 20+

?

**Cadet4life** · 10-09-2018, 06:36 PM

i got hired today at a local shop that services my bike. the shop has been around since the mid 80's and is pretty old school. the head mechanic is a wizard. im looking forward to learning from him.

bcuz they're old school, they aren't up to date with modern mtb stuff, they mainly do road but the head mechanic has done is a good job with my 17 enduro. im sure he could figure out how to do the suspensions stuff.

this isn't a full time gig. working a few hours on tues, friday and every other weekend. i have a tight schedule with grad school and my day time full time job but fuk it. i wanna learn how to wrench.

no idea what my hourly pay is. figured the knowledge will be priceless. my angus is peppered

**Idioteque** · 10-09-2018, 07:23 PM

Bot a Stages power meter for my CX bike, fcking has drop-outs ever 10 secs on my Garmin 1000....Seems to be a common issue with the Garmin and weak Ant+ signal on the Stages...Trying to get a refund from Ebay. Has anyone ever done a refund/money back when the seller is refusing to provide a refund? Believe ebay has a 100% guarantee policy so I should get my money one way or another, just takes time.

Bot a 4iiii new. Heard those don't drop.

**kethnaab** · 10-10-2018, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Idioteque

Bot a Stages power meter for my CX bike, fcking has drop-outs ever 10 secs on my Garmin 1000....Seems to be a common issue with the Garmin and weak Ant+ signal on the Stages...Trying to get a refund from Ebay. Has anyone ever done a refund/money back when the seller is refusing to provide a refund? Believe ebay has a 100% guarantee policy so I should get my money one way or another, just takes time.

Bot a 4iiii new. Heard those don't drop.

dude, that sucks. I have a pair of Cannondales with Stages left crank power meters and a Garmin 1000, never had issues. Hell man, I hope you can work with Ebay to get your money back

**Cadet4life** · 10-11-2018, 11:55 AM

spent about $400 on a new mtb rear wheel. my current one is the one specialized ships out on their enduros. i've beat the chit out of it. tons of dents in the rim (surprised it seats tubeless), broken many spokes and blew up the pawls a few times. its honestly been holding me back. ive been scared to hammer down on techy sections because thats how my pawls in the hub have busted before.

said fuk it ordered a hope pro 4 laced onto a dt swiss xm 481. cant fukin wait. ill post pics when i get it

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-11-2018, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by faxanadu

What would you guys consider a typical person/average cyclist/above ave/elite pace for a bicyclist on flat ground over an hour time frame?

13 mph / 15 mph / 17 mph / 20+

?

12/14.5/18/22

**HMFIC_BROWSIN** · 10-11-2018, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Cadet4life

i got hired today at a local shop that services my bike. the shop has been around since the mid 80's and is pretty old school. the head mechanic is a wizard. im looking forward to learning from him.

bcuz they're old school, they aren't up to date with modern mtb stuff, they mainly do road but the head mechanic has done is a good job with my 17 enduro. im sure he could figure out how to do the suspensions stuff.

this isn't a full time gig. working a few hours on tues, friday and every other weekend. i have a tight schedule with grad school and my day time full time job but fuk it. i wanna learn how to wrench.

no idea what my hourly pay is. figured the knowledge will be priceless. my angus is peppered

Originally Posted by Cadet4life

spent about $400 on a new mtb rear wheel. my current one is the one specialized ships out on their enduros. i've beat the chit out of it. tons of dents in the rim (surprised it seats tubeless), broken many spokes and blew up the pawls a few times. its honestly been holding me back. ive been scared to hammer down on techy sections because thats how my pawls in the hub have busted before.

said fuk it ordered a hope pro 4 laced onto a dt swiss xm 481. cant fukin wait. ill post pics when i get it

Need to learn to lace your own wheel boyo.

I just laced up 32 new spokes on my road bike wheel a couple days ago. Learned to lace wheels back in highschool on my bmx. Looking at some new mtb rims now which will need lacing. I was bending rims like crazy 2 summers ago due to picking the WOAT line possible in almost all scenarios; this gave me some good lacing practice lol.

Edit: id love to open a shop. Maybe strictly a rental/service shop. Find the most profitable segments of shop ownership and focus solely on those things. Sell the rentals to anyone interested.

**Idioteque** · 10-11-2018, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by kethnaab

dude, that sucks. I have a pair of Cannondales with Stages left crank power meters and a Garmin 1000, never had issues. Hell man, I hope you can work with Ebay to get your money back

seller finally accepted a return after 10 back-forward messages arguing with him and giving him a bad review. i think he realized ebay would force him to accept the return regardless, they generally side with their buyers not sellers.

**Carloswithac** · 10-11-2018, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Cadet4life

spent about $400 on a new mtb rear wheel. my current one is the one specialized ships out on their enduros. i've beat the chit out of it. tons of dents in the rim (surprised it seats tubeless), broken many spokes and blew up the pawls a few times. its honestly been holding me back. ive been scared to hammer down on techy sections because thats how my pawls in the hub have busted before.

said fuk it ordered a hope pro 4 laced onto a dt swiss xm 481. cant fukin wait. ill post pics when i get it

Good lord! I bought Chinese carbon wheels five years ago for $500 and ride some nasty stuff without issues. Ouch.

**Payton1221** · 10-12-2018, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by kethnaab

Super jealous!!! Looks great.

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