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cydwhitThanks! Yeah, there is definitely some elevation change (looks like (15627 up and 12267 down), and I'll probably be on a single speed so I'll probably take it pretty easy. I know one of my buddies' dads rides 130ish miles from his home town to Moscow for home-coming and he is ancient with both knees and shoulders replaced so I ought to be able to do a solid 130 a day at the very least. Probably going to take it really easy and shoot a lot though. Did you use any kind of trailer?
Over 300 miles that elevation change doesnt seem terrible, big hills on a singlespeed will suck though.
but yeah 130 a day shouldnt be bad. shit theres a 100 mile ride i do starting at dawn and get back in time for lunch. thats not carrying much and riding pretty hard tho.
I didnt use a trailer, never have carried a big load on a bike so i cant tell you what that'd be like. if it were flat id think it wouldnt be too bad, hills could suck with a singlespeed.
really though, if you just set out and have it in your head that your gonna go this far in this much time. you'll make it fine. thats how that shit works.
i heard stories of my friends grandpa riding 50 miles with skis on his shitty 40lb bike, hiking up gnarly ass mountains and skiing them all day, then riding back home in the dark, in the middle of winter, back in the 40's/50's, all by himself.
XtRemE11I did 170 miles last summer with a shit ton of elevation change over 2 big ass mountain passes and a terrible head wind for 70 miles in a day. took me about 11-12 hours. I think I could have gone another 50 if I had to.
200 miles a day would be a breeze if it were flat terrain. throw in much elevation and it makes it rough.
Id say 300 miles with a load over 3 days would be doable at a very easy pace. you'd be able to chill for awhile when you stop and not be rushed. 2 days with a load would be a pain.
I'd highly recommend it though, going long distances under your own power like that is one of the coolest feelings you can get, shits addicting.
I want to let some of you guys know that you make me feel like a pussy with your longgggg rides and are really motivated to get at it this spring! Last year was my first year and my longest ride was 33 miles.. But that was in NYC which is flat. My longest ride up state was 20 miles with a decent amount of vertical. Just not as much as some of you...
louie.miragsI want to let some of you guys know that you make me feel like a pussy with your longgggg rides and are really motivated to get at it this spring! Last year was my first year and my longest ride was 33 miles.. But that was in NYC which is flat. My longest ride up state was 20 miles with a decent amount of vertical. Just not as much as some of you...
get some!
This. Jesus christ some of you are crazy. My longest is 32 miles. I just started like 4 months ago though. I wanna try for 50 sometime soon, because everything around me is flat and I think I could do it fairly easily if I really dedicate a day to it.
You guys just need a group to ride with. We ride 100km + most saturdays, doesn't take too much time really. A group does wonders for morale. Just pick a destination and ride to it, exact goals will really help the KMs tick by that little bit faster.
Also cycling is in kilometres not miles, see rule 24
will_powderYou guys just need a group to ride with. We ride 100km + most saturdays, doesn't take too much time really. A group does wonders for morale. Just pick a destination and ride to it, exact goals will really help the KMs tick by that little bit faster.
Also cycling is in kilometres not miles, see rule 24
word up man! I am going to wait another month to hit up any bike shops, but could you help guide me toward a solid set of bike shoes? I haven't started researching really yet, I just have heard the benefits of them. Any good tips on where to start before I go down a google rabbit hole?
And about the rules man, I love riding my bike for fun man. I take the exercise portion of it seriously in a way that I push myself and set goals. However, I am not going to start reporting here in kilometers. In the U.S. we use miles and that is how my brain works. If I want to figure think about biking only in kilometers it takes extra steps in my head. It is like a foreign langauge. I need to first think of how many miles it was then do the ratio on .6km to every mile. I am great at math in my head. But, rule 24 is going to be broken... a lot.
louie.miragsword up man! I am going to wait another month to hit up any bike shops, but could you help guide me toward a solid set of bike shoes? I haven't started researching really yet, I just have heard the benefits of them. Any good tips on where to start before I go down a google rabbit hole?
And about the rules man, I love riding my bike for fun man. I take the exercise portion of it seriously in a way that I push myself and set goals. However, I am not going to start reporting here in kilometers. In the U.S. we use miles and that is how my brain works. If I want to figure think about biking only in kilometers it takes extra steps in my head. It is like a foreign langauge. I need to first think of how many miles it was then do the ratio on .6km to every mile. I am great at math in my head. But, rule 24 is going to be broken... a lot.
Guys around here break rule 24 a lot as well, maybe it's related to the cut-off jean shorts and copious amounts of PBR involved in most cycling in my area
So one end of the master link on my chain is flared out and it's causing the chain to fall off. Is that something I can and should fix or should I just replace the chain? It only has 200 miles on it though. Chain is a Shimano CN 5701 (105). If I replace it I'll probably put a 7901 Dura Ace chain on it.
i own a caad 10 with mix of sram rival and force. Ritchey matte black bars and stem with shimano wheelset and pedals. Bought used off of craigslist a year ago and haven't looked back since. Put in a little over 900 miles last late summer / fall. will post pics when i get home from college this weekend. anyone else going to be in philly late march for the collegiate race?
.calebi own a caad 10 with mix of sram rival and force. Ritchey matte black bars and stem with shimano wheelset and pedals. Bought used off of craigslist a year ago and haven't looked back since. Put in a little over 900 miles last late summer / fall. will post pics when i get home from college this weekend. anyone else going to be in philly late march for the collegiate race?
I'd be around if I weren't in Austria, but enjoy! Let's hang at some collegiate races next year.
Bought a 2014 Kona Jake last year to get some rides in when trails around where I live are closed. Looking to get back on both my road and mtn bikes next month once weather starts warming up.
JAHpowWith clipless your strokes are a lot more efficient and you'll gain more power from your strokes too. Also you can use different muscle groups when you're tired. And when you start pedaling really fast you'll lose control and footing on platform pedals but since you're clipped in with clipless pedals you don't lose that control. One more thing, not only can you push down on the front stroke but also pull up on the backstroke when clipped in.
I have Shimano A530, which are platform on one side and clipless on the other, on my bike cuz I thought I would just wear tennis shoes on short trips but that was a mistake. No matter how long the ride I will be clipped in now. It's just easier and more efficient. This spring I'm throwing a pair of straight clipless pedals on.
hey man, can you point me in the right direction for pedals? The benefits seem to be great.
Any of you guys know any tricks for adjusting brakes? My front brake keeps rubbing. A adjusted the little Allen bolt to try and center them and they started rubbing again
RedPandaI'm thinking of getting something like this
Because when I'm just biking around in sneakers or whatever then I don't have to deal with the tiny little pedals
id be sketched out about the bottom of the pedal catching when you're clipped in and cornering hard. id get some SPD pedals and a sneaker style shoe like DZR's for when you're riding around town.
Or just run flats. flats and stiff shoes can be pretty damn capable. I read an article awhile ago about how while you're riding with flats, your feet/legs have a lot more freedom of movement (obviously) so it isnt straining such specific muscles in a specific way repeatedly like it does while you're clipped in. so basically over time you're using more variety of muscles which gives you more power over the long run. (trade off being power transfer)
I swapped over some MTB pedals just to try it on my road bike, and my times on strava were super close actually. where i lost time, and could feel a difference was in sprints. didnt have that instant feel of power transfer.
louie.miragswhatcha mean "regular use with flats"? Type of normal shoe that is not the clip in pair?
SPD-SLs aren't that bad to ride with without road shoes. It's still a pretty large platform for your sneakers to rest on when riding to the store or bar or whatever. Those half and half pedals seem like a good idea until you actually ride them and realize you have a shitty platform pedal on one side and a shitty spd on the other. Much better to go full SPD or stick with a solid flat.
Check out the Looks (Keo series) though, I love mine compared to shimano. But people will say otherwise on that front.
will_powderSPD-SLs aren't that bad to ride with without road shoes. It's still a pretty large platform for your sneakers to rest on when riding to the store or bar or whatever. Those half and half pedals seem like a good idea until you actually ride them and realize you have a shitty platform pedal on one side and a shitty spd on the other. Much better to go full SPD or stick with a solid flat.
Check out the Looks (Keo series) though, I love mine compared to shimano. But people will say otherwise on that front.
Which Keo style do you have? I've looked at those and like them but there's so many versions.
louie.miragswhatcha mean "regular use with flats"? Type of normal shoe that is not the clip in pair?
Yeah, just Nike Dunk SB or Supra Vaiders/Skytops aka not at all bike shoes. I also have Keos on my single speed and recommend the too in regards to the posts above, but I can't recall the exact model.
The only difference between the different models is lightness and tension. Basically like FKS bindings. So depending on budget and style choose the model. The classic is good for 90% of road bikers though.
Bump, because I just went for my first outdoor ride of the season, albeit on the single-speed I have here in Austria. I'm going to improve my climbing skills substantially out of necessity, and I'm stoked to do so.
*TURBONERD*Bump, because I just went for my first outdoor ride of the season, albeit on the single-speed I have here in Austria. I'm going to improve my climbing skills substantially out of necessity, and I'm stoked to do so.
Another bump, because I'm bummed I missed the first ECCC road weekend, but I'm psyched that I just did 4500 vert in 30 miles on that same single-speed. Walking is hard.
Anybody have experience with Ridley frames? I can get an excalibur very cheaply from a friend. Looks like a durable bike that's good for rough roads but isn't the lightest
louie.miragsthursday is the plan for the first ride out this season! High 62 with sun. Stoked!
Fuck yeah, perfect weather!
no_steezeAnybody have experience with Ridley frames? I can get an excalibur very cheaply from a friend. Looks like a durable bike that's good for rough roads but isn't the lightest
I haven't used their frames, but I've had no problems with their handlebars, stems and seatposts. They've all been reliable.
OK guys, so this is a 'to buy or not to buy' situation:
The frame is a Cinelli "The Machine", groupset is Campagnolo Record 10 speed, with a Chorus Carbon chainset. It's got Cinelli Ram2 bars and integrated stem. Dura Ace RS80 50mm deep carbon wheels with custom made Cinelli decals on.
My friend wants $1500 for it which is it at top end of my budget but seems like a fair price for what I'll be getting.
Any of you got any thoughts on this bike?? Buy or not to buy...
BoogieWomanOK guys, so this is a 'to buy or not to buy' situation:
The frame is a Cinelli "The Machine", groupset is Campagnolo Record 10 speed, with a Chorus Carbon chainset. It's got Cinelli Ram2 bars and integrated stem. Dura Ace RS80 50mm deep carbon wheels with custom made Cinelli decals on.
My friend wants $1500 for it which is it at top end of my budget but seems like a fair price for what I'll be getting.
Any of you got any thoughts on this bike?? Buy or not to buy...
Definitely go for it. Groupset alone goes for $1400 new, and its campagnolo so you know it will last. I don't know too much about the frame but Cinelli is generally regarded as a high quality brand. Dura Ace wheels are great as well.
mikeystarkDefinitely go for it. Groupset alone goes for $1400 new, and its campagnolo so you know it will last. I don't know too much about the frame but Cinelli is generally regarded as a high quality brand. Dura Ace wheels are great as well.
Thanks! I bought it. Can't pick it up until next month, but I'm hyped..!
