The All Things Cycling Thread

[VOLatile]

Back in the negative temps today and supposed to get a crap ton of snow again tomorrow on top of the crap ton we got on Saturday. I'm ready for road season.

 

[Velo Vol]

Anyone want to donate one to me?

Not really.

I'm ready for road season.

It's always road season.

 

[VOLatile]

Not really.



It's always road season.

I could try to ride my road bike through 12" of snow. I might get a few inches along...

 

[Velo Vol]

Better cyclists are more attractive, study finds - BikeRadar

 

[VOLatile]

Better cyclists are more attractive, study finds - BikeRadar

On a side note... since taking up cycling, I can now **** for hours.

 

[smashmouth98]

All right I need your input once again. I'm STILL looking at buying a used bike, newest prospect a Santa Cruz Superlight 29er XL 2013 model. It could potentially fit, as I'm 6'6". I have not biked in years but want to get something I will enjoy.

ps Im still kicking myself for not buying the Kona everyone said to buy!!! I fear that it might be a better bike!

 

[VOLatile]

All right I need your input once again. I'm STILL looking at buying a used bike, newest prospect a Santa Cruz Superlight 29er XL 2013 model. It could potentially fit, as I'm 6'6". I have not biked in years but want to get something I will enjoy.

ps Im still kicking myself for not buying the Kona everyone said to buy!!! I fear that it might be a better bike!

Santa Cruz makes a killer bike. I think you'll be happy with it.

 

[smashmouth98]

Santa Cruz makes a killer bike. I think you'll be happy with it.

how do they compare to Kona??

 

[Velo Vol]

I'm 6'6".

Too tall for cycling.

 

[VOLatile]

how do they compare to Kona??

Right up there with Kona. Nearly identical companies. Kona has a lifetime warranty on all frames, that might be the only difference.

 

[Velo Vol]

Surprised this is in such bad shape.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2lVVvaFmko&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Riding the steep downhill skiing course would be more difficult, I think. Or even worse, climbing up the downhill course. Wonder what the grade is on that thing?

 

[VOLatile]

When did Russia last host the winter games?

 

[Velo Vol]

when did russia last host the winter games?

2014

 

[VOLatile]

Seven hours in the snow. Feels good.

 

[Velo Vol]

Why not take a nap in a walk-in freezer?

 

[VOLatile]

Why not take a nap in a walk-in freezer?

Is there a bike in said freezer?

 

[Velo Vol]

Is there a bike in said freezer?

You can spin on the trainer there. Make sure you are sitting in front of a fan for the full effect.

It's supposed to top 60F multiple days this week, raising hopes that this winter may one day end.

 

[VOLatile]

You can spin on the trainer there. Make sure you are sitting in front of a fan for the full effect.

It's supposed to top 60F multiple days this week, raising hopes that this winter may one day end.

Supposed to be 55° on Saturday here. I am going to do a charity run/bar hop. Everyone dresses in a red dress. I've been searching for one that I can squeeze into for the past 2 weeks.

 

[Velo Vol]

I can't help you there.

 

[VOLatile]

I can't help you there.

35° and pissing rain. I'm out on my cross bike looking for a dress. And now it's supposed to be 31 and snowing on Saturday. Never getting my hopes up about the weather again.

 

[Velo Vol]

I wore shorts this week.

Alas, more cold is supposed to roll in next week.

 

[Velo Vol]

Just replaced the chain I put on in September 2012.

Approximately 8000 miles on it.

That probably isn't recommended.

 

[VOLatile]

Just replaced the chain I put on in September 2012.

Approximately 8000 miles on it.

That probably isn't recommended.

Prepare to possibly replace front chainrings, cassette, and jockey pulleys if your shifting shows issue.

 

[Velo Vol]

It was between 1/16" and 1/8" of stretch, so hopefully no big issues.

 

[VOLatile]

It was between 1/16" and 1/8" of stretch, so hopefully no big issues.

Not so bad, then.