The All Things Cycling Thread

#3,451
#3,451
Missed two turns and rode an extra 7-8 miles but had a blast. Fantastic scenery and perfect roads.
 
#3,453
#3,453
Velo Vol said:
See, you could have done 105.
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Lol. I woulda got lost in WV and still be riding today. Next year I'm gonna attempt the 78. I gotta get better with my nutrition on long rides. I don't realize how much I'm burning and tend to bonk after 30-40 miles.
 
#3,454
#3,454
Freaking front derailleur cable slipped or broke on my way to class this morning, leaving me in my small chainring up front. It's time for some maintenance.
 
#3,456
#3,456
It's so nice today. Out riding around town after class. Going to go to the art museum. It's perfect out. Might be the last nice day off in a long time
 
#3,457
#3,457
Weather has been perfect but evenings getting shorter sucks. Think I'm going to get a trainer for the winter
 
#3,458
#3,458
I need some all season riding gear. I got a "new to me" Specialized S-Works mtb and plan on wearing it out this fall and winter. Have to get it dialed in though, probably going to ditch the front suspension and go fully rigid.
 
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#3,459
f77f00 said:
I need some all season riding gear. I got a "new to me" Specialized S-Works mtb and plan on wearing it out this fall and winter. Have to get it dialed in though, probably going to ditch the front suspension and go fully rigid.
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Rigid is fun. Niner carbon fork. Long sleeve jersey. Legs get warm quickly. Thick socks. Good gloves.
 
#3,460
#3,460
For mtb my winter riding gear consists of under armour, sweatshirts, baggy shorts, bandana/cycling cap and gloves
 
#3,461
#3,461
VOLatile said:
Rigid is fun. Niner carbon fork. Long sleeve jersey. Legs get warm quickly. Thick socks. Good gloves.
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Niner makes nice stuff but I don't think they make anything that would fit a 26" setup that was originally intended to have about 80mm of travel. The S-Works is a barely ridden 98 frame. It has (had) a Manitou Skareb Elite on it that I replaced with a Z2 Atom Bomb but I don't think either are going to do the trick for me.

I will probably do a Trigon fork. I love rigid bikes. My Fat Chance was rigid and I have been riding 24" BMX bikes more than anything else until very recently so I am used to picking my lines.
 
#3,462
#3,462
f77f00 said:
Niner makes nice stuff but I don't think they make anything that would fit a 26" setup that was originally intended to have about 80mm of travel. The S-Works is a barely ridden 98 frame. It has (had) a Manitou Skareb Elite on it that I replaced with a Z2 Atom Bomb but I don't think either are going to do the trick for me.

I will probably do a Trigon fork. I love rigid bikes. My Fat Chance was rigid and I have been riding 24" BMX bikes more than anything else until very recently so I am used to picking my lines.
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I just assumed it was a 29er. Haha.
 
#3,463
#3,463
VOLatile said:
I just assumed it was a 29er. Haha.
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Yeah it is more old school. I have never seen a 29'r in a small frame size that I like. Canfield comes close though.

My background is more BMX related so I tend to prefer small and flickable bikes.
 
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#3,468
VOLatile said:
Eh. It happens once every month or so, not nearly that often considering I ride everywhere everyday.
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As long as I have ridden around here it has been a problem. I suspect other places have similar issues with people who just hate seeing a bike on the road.
 
#3,469
#3,469
f77f00 said:
As long as I have ridden around here it has been a problem. I suspect other places have similar issues with people who just hate seeing a bike on the road.
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Think a lot of it depends on where you live. Here outdoor sports is a becoming part of the community and is starting to have an economic impact. People are used to seeing bikes and the vast majority are very courteous and friendly.
 
#3,470
#3,470
tri_vol said:
Think a lot of it depends on where you live. Here outdoor sports is a becoming part of the community and is starting to have an economic impact. People are used to seeing bikes and the vast majority are very courteous and friendly.
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I live at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. People are used to seeing bikes and still find it within themselves to be jerks with enough regularity that I prefer to keep my tires on dirt. That said probably half of those cars are from out of town and most of my bad experiences were long ago.

I haven't had anything hucked at me in a long time now so I guess things are looking up.
 
#3,471
#3,471
f77f00 said:
I live at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. People are used to seeing bikes and still find it within themselves to be jerks with enough regularity that I prefer to keep my tires on dirt. That said probably half of those cars are from out of town and most of my bad experiences were long ago.

I haven't had anything hucked at me in a long time now so I guess things are looking up.
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Ridden in that area. Never seen so many people in a hurry and pissed off to see some nature. It's like they obliged to drive Cades Cove so they can get back to putt putt and go carts
 
#3,472
#3,472
tri_vol said:
Ridden in that area. Never seen so many people in a hurry and pissed off to see some nature. It's like they obliged to drive Cades Cove so they can get back to putt putt and go carts
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Haha, it's the same going over Wears Valley into Pigeon Forge. It's not like they're gonna run out of pancakes people!
 
#3,473
#3,473
Figured I should try and get some rides in after work while I can. Daylight savings is next weekend, so my fun ends starting Nov. 2.

Cellphone pics from this week of riding. As you can tell I am cutting it close with daylight both rides.

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#3,475
#3,475
bigeasy said:
Figured I should try and get some rides in after work while I can. Daylight savings is next weekend, so my fun ends starting Nov. 2.

Cellphone pics from this week of riding. As you can tell I am cutting it close with daylight both rides.

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Nice pics.
 
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