Bicycle Thread Deux

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by a.tramp, Apr 8, 2015.

  1. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    oh hell yeah, epic climb #2 in the books. 4:11 moving time. About 3 hrs up and 1:11 down. Maintained 220 Watts on the 3 hour out, dropped signicicantly on the 5000’ descent.

    If you guys are ever out on the coast nw of L.A., you have to hit up The Mob Shop in Ojai. Unreal service. Was only $190 for a private guide including the bike rental. They will work with you on routes to if you are not in the mood for a stupid 3 hr continuous climb as well.

    Now back to stupid flat Dallas...
     
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  2. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    I want some new cycling shoes. Point me in the right direction.
     
  3. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    Super stiff and light, but the most important thing is most comfortable. Try on several in your price range (which should put them with relatively similar weight and stiffness) from different manufacturers and go with the ones that feel the best.
     
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  4. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    what size are you?
     
  5. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    44-44.5
     
  6. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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  7. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    brand new I think size 44.5
     
  8. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    Which color
     
  9. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    white, the only color cycling shoes should be
     
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  10. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    My thoughts as well. I'll buy them.
     
  11. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    I'll double check size when I'm home
     
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  12. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    Bump for new shoes
     
  13. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    I haven't forgot
     
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  14. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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  15. LeVar Burton

    LeVar Burton Knee deep in a dynasty, ROLL TIDE!
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    What pedals do you guys have on your bike? I had a stock peddle break on me last week.
     
  16. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    LOOK IS THE ONLY CLIPLESS PEDAL YOU SHOULD BUY

    or for platforms crankbrothers
     
  17. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    Looks like Lance Armstrong will be in Ft Worth on Sunday for the 2 year celebration of Mellow Johnnys Trailhead. Think I found my 52 mile ride for Sunday!
     
  18. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    Cold front blowing through. Currently 59, raining anf 25mph winds. This should be neat...
     
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  19. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    :roll: gusts up to 45 mph and still averaged 20mph. I am fucking fried guys.
     
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  20. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    Ok. Finished just under 6 minutes back of Lance or 1mph of his pace exactly.

    Pretty disappointed in myself as I got caught at the wrong end of the big split of the day. It was on a left hand turn off a highway and onto a county road and not knowing the course I was shocked when I made it and there was a huge descent and lead group (which I was a part of 30 seconds prior) was gone. Buried myself for 15 miles solo trying to cross the gap and finally 4 other riders that were spit out the lead group hitched onto me and we started working together. Damage already done though.

    Awesome ride that I will not soon forget.

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  21. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    a.tramp awesome pics. Became a fan of his after finding his podcast. I like him.
     
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  22. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

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  23. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    enjoy my friend
     
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  24. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    Drew63 they may feel a little tight at first, they break in very nice. The reason I sold those is so I can actually bump down a size
     
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  25. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    flatted my tubie today. not happy
     
  26. Payne's small lungs

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    Have we talked about smart trainers? Thinking about wahoo kickr and zwift. Anyone have any insight?
     
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  27. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    Have that and love it. Buy the biggest fan possible, you gonna need it when you do the mountain routes.
     
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  28. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    yes. zwift is great when it gets cold
     
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  29. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    ~48 this morning. Temperature starting to drop.

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  30. Name P. Redacted

    Name P. Redacted I have no money and I'm also gay
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    but who took the photo
     
  31. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    The other guy I was riding with
     
  32. THE REAL GUBBERJK

    THE REAL GUBBERJK original ocean grown
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  33. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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  34. Drew63

    Drew63 Well-Known Member

    Theyre quite nice. Big fan.
     
  35. timo

    timo g'day, mate
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  36. MA

    MA Surprisingly normal looking
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    Do any of you use Rouvy, Kinomap, Bkool, or Tacx training?

    Was looking at Zwift, but I'd like to ride real routes and all those seem to have them.
     
  37. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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  38. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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  39. Dex

    Dex Well-Known Member
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    When I was doing structured training - trainer road. But for casual/fun- swift was awesome in beta. Can't imagine it now. Looks impressive.
     
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  40. MA

    MA Surprisingly normal looking
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    It doesn't get redundant with only the three maps and then them choosing when each is available?
     
  41. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    I've never found it to be repetitive. I use a mix of workout and freeride
     
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  42. MA

    MA Surprisingly normal looking
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    Bought the Kickr Snap yesterday. Looking for proper shoes (making sure they're white as instructed in here) and pedals now and then all I'll lack is a computer.
     
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  43. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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    MA is learning well
     
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  44. MA

    MA Surprisingly normal looking
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    Im looking for some under $120 if you or any others have suggestions.
     
  45. colonelrascals

    colonelrascals Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push miracle whips
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  46. MA

    MA Surprisingly normal looking
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    It got delivered today. My laptop has Bluetooth and can pickup the trainer, but none of Rouvy, Zwift, or Bkool can find it. Pretty enraging.

    Also bought these today:
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  47. MA

    MA Surprisingly normal looking
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    Got them in yesterday. They fit well and look clean, if not a bit bulkier than I imagined. Also my ant+ usb got delivered today and it has my laptop apps working so I can finally ride on the big screen. Finally, have some Look pedals on the way but the shipper was lazy getting them out so probably not arriving today, hopefully tomorrow though.
     
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  48. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    It felt really good to take the month of November off from the bike, I needed it. It feels even better to be back on the bike though, even if it is trainer rides.
     
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  49. a.tramp

    a.tramp Insubordinate and churlish
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    And it looks like it is time to finally get some wheels. I have a $250 dividend gift card from my bike club membership, an additional $50 gift card from the bike store and the bike store is giving a $400 trade in on a set of wheels I am bringing in towards a pair of wheels $2000+. What do I get?
     
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