97's Bike Talk(( MTBs, Roadbikes and BMX riders welcome!!))

[meanmo]

One time when I was maybe 17 years old, back before airplanes, I was riding a 50 mile round trip loop to Valley Forge and a school bus of all things cut me off so tight that my handle bars were rubbed tight on the side.

It actually pushed me around a 1/8 of a mile turn and I had about 6 inches of play between me, the bus and a guard rail to fit through. Careful out there peeps.

lol.. gramps..


holy chit mang.. thats scary stuff.. I have had some close calls as well..

Always wear your helmets..

[KRANE]

lol.. gramps..


holy chit mang.. thats scary stuff.. I have had some close calls as well..

Always wear your helmets..

When I began cycling I didn't intend to become a thrill seeker. However, sometimes that's how it works out--I've been moved around by cars on several occasions.

In any event, as sports go, they're a lot more dangerous one out there than cycling

[97LT1]

When I began cycling I didn't intend to become a thrill seeker, however, sometimes that's how it works out; I've been moved around by cars on several occasions.

In any event, as sports go, they're a lot more dangerous one out there than cycling

I'm sure you have alot of exciting tales about your bike riding adventures throught the years.

Me? I'm still learning about my bike and riding....i always find something new everyday. ..plus i pretty much have uneventful rides. I would love to ride in a big city.

[97LT1]

One time when I was maybe 17 years old, back before airplanes, I was riding a 50 mile round trip loop to Valley Forge and a school bus of all things cut me off so tight that my handle bars were rubbed tight on the side.

It actually pushed me around a 1/8 of a mile turn and I had about 6 inches of play between me, the bus and a guard rail to fit through. Careful out there peeps.

Wow Al....and you lived to tell us about it!

Seriously tho, you could have been killed.

[Al Swearengen]

lol.. gramps..


holy chit mang.. thats scary stuff.. I have had some close calls as well..

Always wear your helmets..

I enjoy being a gramps these days and you will enjoy it as well bro.

Wow Al....and you lived to tell us about it!

Seriously tho, you could have been killed.

Yeah I just about soiled the linens on that one and at the time it happened so fast, there wasn't room for panic, just oh chit and it's over. lol

[joe447]

I'm sure you have alot of exciting tales about your bike riding adventures throught the years.

Me? I'm still learning about my bike and riding....i always find something new everyday. ..plus i pretty much have uneventful rides. I would love to ride in a big city.

I agree. Yesterday was one of my most interesting moments yet. It was raining hard I mean you couldn't see 10 feet ahead of you and I was riding my bike back home from the gym. It was fun eventhough I did crash my bike while trying to cross some railroad tracks, and a car goin about 45mph was about a quarter mile away. Man was it iteresting.

[meanmo]

I enjoy being a gramps these days and you will enjoy it as well bro.

hell yea.. its all about family to me..

Just did 24 on my bike out to the monument and back.. I just cant get over my new saddle.. its so comfortable I feel like I could ride all day and can finally stay in the drops when I want..

[Roxie]

You're such a good mommie. Trek's are my favorite bike brand. If fate permits one of these days i'm gonna have to XT his bike out.....and of course get some Niterider lights to make it pimp. Oh, and you'll owe me some of that wine you like

Thanks Keith! I hope one day to buy myself one too and ride with him, I'm scared to death of bikes and am really wobbly when I ride them We'll be waiting for you here, open invitation for you

[Al Swearengen]

Thanks Keith! I hope one day to buy myself one too and ride with him, I'm scared to death of bikes and am really wobbly when I ride them We'll be waiting for you here, open invitation for you

I can see it now...

[Al Swearengen]

hell yea.. its all about family to me..

Just did 24 on my bike out to the monument and back.. I just cant get over my new saddle.. its so comfortable I feel like I could ride all day and can finally stay in the drops when I want..

That saddle doesn't look comfy from the pics, but you would know with all the miles you put in. May have to look into one myself. (yes crys about bike seat hurting my arse)

[Roxie]

I can see it now...

LMAO, you are such a **** Al

[97LT1]

LMAO, you are such a **** Al

X2 Once Al gets started...he doesn't stop.

[97LT1]

Thanks Keith! I hope one day to buy myself one too and ride with him, I'm scared to death of bikes and am really wobbly when I ride them We'll be waiting for you here, open invitation for you

I wanna try one of those wine grapes!

If you ever decide to try riding(and succeed lol) you'll never wanna stop.

[Al Swearengen]

LMAO, you are such a **** Al

X2 Once Al gets started...he doesn't stop.

What, I thought that was a nice starter bike for Roxie.

[Roxie]

I wanna try one of those wine grapes!

If you ever decide to try riding(and succeed lol) you'll never wanna stop.

I have a lot of those grapes here


That's what I want, I would love to get into riding! I just have to stop being all wobbly so I don't make myself crash

[INGENIUM]

I can see it now...

i think i am going to get a vespa...i have the need for speed

[Al Swearengen]

i think i am going to get a vespa...i have the need for speed

haha yeah free parking in NYC this summer.

[Minotaur]

I have a lot of those grapes here


That's what I want, I would love to get into riding! I just have to stop being all wobbly so I don't make myself crash

Practice, practice, practice. Train those motor neurons!

[meanmo]

That saddle doesn't look comfy from the pics, but you would know with all the miles you put in. May have to look into one myself. (yes crys about bike seat hurting my arse)

I cant recommend it enough man, Im doing 60 saturday but see no reason I couldnt ride centuries with a little effort.. well, maybe a modicum of effort..

check this R&D film.. I cant recommend this enough man and it feels so good to know that I can ride to my potential instead of giving up due to numbness or tuberosity pain..

http://www.selleanatomica.com/Titani...204%20mpeg.mpg



Id like to hook up with a Ti seat post next.. I need the carbon for my fixie anyways..

[meanmo]

I have a lot of those grapes here


That's what I want, I would love to get into riding! I just have to stop being all wobbly so I don't make myself crash

and your excuse is?

I would think Norcal would offer some very beautiful rides.. what a great way to actively clear your head space, you get therapy and training all in one deal..

[justdragit]

I can see it now...

wow Roxie .. you sure look different in your avi ... i thought the camera only added 10lbs .. not 150!!

[Roxie]

and your excuse is?

I would think Norcal would offer some very beautiful rides.. what a great way to actively clear your head space, you get therapy and training all in one deal..

I wobble myself into crashing :/ If someone or something passes me or if I'm too close to something..I get wobbly with the handle bars then end up on the pavement..lolol

[Roxie]

wow Roxie .. you sure look different in your avi ... i thought the camera only added 10lbs .. not 150!!

LOL!! Shut up or my 300 lbs will sit on you till you can't breath anymore..

[justdragit]

LOL!! Shut up or my 300 lbs will sit on you till you can't breath anymore..

Promise?

[Tyrbolift]

Speaking of wobbling, how long do you stay atop the bike and balance it at a dead stop when you get up to a light or stop sign? I'll only do like 2 seconds but I've seen some go for like 15 seconds. I tend to anticipate light changes and hang back, or if I get caught I find the nearest pole or object and grab it and lean against it. I hate unlocking my shoes. lol

[Screamin]

Speaking of wobbling, how long do you stay atop the bike and balance it at a dead stop when you get up to a light or stop sign? I'll only do like 2 seconds but I've seen some go for like 15 seconds. I tend to anticipate light changes and hang back, or if I get caught I find the nearest pole or object and grab it and lean against it. I hate unlocking my shoes. lol

Honestly Tyrbo, there's no big secret to the "track stand." The lighter you are in comparison to your bike, the easier it will be. The lower your center of gravity, the easier it will be. In the end, it's all about practice and obscene levels of balance.

I can trackstand for about 3 seconds. I'd much rather be hitting the trails

Look up this screen name at mtbr.com if you're ever over there

[Tyrbolift]

Honestly Tyrbo, there's no big secret to the "track stand." The lighter you are in comparison to your bike, the easier it will be. The lower your center of gravity, the easier it will be. In the end, it's all about practice and obscene levels of balance.

Well, I'm heavy for a biker I guess. Besides, ever lost balance doing that and then you couldn't get your foot loose and crash over sideways. Talk about embarassing...

[Screamin]

Well, I'm heavy for a biker I guess. Besides, ever lost balance doing that and then you couldn't get your foot loose and crash over sideways. Talk about embarassing...

I actually ride flats, so no such issues for me

[meanmo]

I wobble myself into crashing :/ If someone or something passes me or if I'm too close to something..I get wobbly with the handle bars then end up on the pavement..lolol

thats a confidence issue mostly and that will take care of itself with experience. Find yourself a cute guy and ride tandem. I wish I could get my wife to do something physical like that.. I really think its worth pursuing, it sure was for me and its a great way to meet people that are active.

Speaking of wobbling, how long do you stay atop the bike and balance it at a dead stop when you get up to a light or stop sign? I'll only do like 2 seconds but I've seen some go for like 15 seconds. I tend to anticipate light changes and hang back, or if I get caught I find the nearest pole or object and grab it and lean against it. I hate unlocking my shoes. lol

2-3 seconds probably, but oddly enough I have my rollers down pretty well after many near wipeouts.. . Rollers are great for teaching you to keep a tight line.. ive really been focusing on my 'perfect circles' and doing lots of one legged training to correct weaknesses in my stroke.

[meanmo]

Well, I'm heavy for a biker I guess. Besides, ever lost balance doing that and then you couldn't get your foot loose and crash over sideways. Talk about embarassing...

Ive come so close to doing that.. Lol... im more scared of making an ass of myself then tearing up my hand, knees or bike..