The All Things Cycling Thread

#401
#401
They are the best. Love my road bike but my mtn bike is at the same level as my wife.
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#402
#402
tri_vol said:
They are the best. Love my road bike but my mtn bike is at the same level as my wife.
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I'm just really apprehensive about riding downhill trails. Wouldn't want to ruin my pretty face or anything.
 
#403
#403
Its really not that bad. You can always get off and walk if youre scared. :)
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#405
#405
lol at #403 and #404. im still very leery on downhill trails. ill always be overly cautious but let off the brakes enough to scare myself a little. you guys should check the trailer on youtube for the documentary"where the trail ends." those guys are nuts. probably the way trivol rides..
 
#407
#407
VOLatile said:
Apparently I have a vagina the size of the Grand Canyon. Trees and I have never really gotten along.
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Truthfully most trail systems are built for different levels of abilities. You work your way up from easier to more technical. Unless your like me and accidentally pick the one the most technical trails on my first ride. 20 minutes later I exit the woods scraped and bloody but freakin loving it.
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#408
orange parmejohn said:
lol at #403 and #404. im still very leery on downhill trails. ill always be overly cautious but let off the brakes enough to scare myself a little. you guys should check the trailer on youtube for the documentary"where the trail ends." those guys are nuts. probably the way trivol rides..
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I need to check that out. I'm not a big downhill guy cause I don't like wrecking. Some of that stuff is insane. It took me about a year to realize that speed is actually your friend. As long as you have momentum to roll over stuff then chances are you'll stay upright.
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#409
#409
tri_vol said:
Truthfully most trail systems are built for different levels of abilities. You work your way up from easier to more technical. Unless your like me and accidentally pick the one the most technical trails on my first ride. 20 minutes later I exit the woods scraped and bloody but freakin loving it.
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what does the term technical mean as i relates to trails?
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#411
#411
orange parmejohn said:
what does the term technical mean as i relates to trails?
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rocks, roots, switchbacks, grade, creek crossings, logs are all things that make a trail technical. The more obstacles the more technical it is. Most trail builders are now designing trails for all levels of riders. A beginner trail will look like a well used hiking trail. An intermediate trail will have some obstacles and sometimes an alternate path so you can avoid something if you're not upto the challenge. Advanced trails require a lot of skill, focus and balance. The guys at the local bike shop will point you to the right trails. They want you to have fun and not get hurt. Mtbr.com is another good resource.
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#413
#413
tri_vol said:
rocks, roots, switchbacks, grade, creek crossings, logs are all things that make a trail technical. The more obstacles the more technical it is. Most trail builders are now designing trails for all levels of riders. A beginner trail will look like a well used hiking trail. An intermediate trail will have some obstacles and sometimes an alternate path so you can avoid something if you're not upto the challenge. Advanced trails require a lot of skill, focus and balance. The guys at the local bike shop will point you to the right trails. They want you to have fun and not get hurt. Mtbr.com is another good resource.
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have been studying up on that site lately. are you skilled enough tri, to ride Tsali? im probably at an intermediate level at best right now.
 
#416
#416
im thinking about upgrading my brakes at some point, on the old Schwinn. how model specific are brakes, or generic for that matter? what is the average price range for a set?
 
#417
#417
orange parmejohn said:
have been studying up on that site lately. are you skilled enough tri, to ride Tsali? im probably at an intermediate level at best right now.
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I've never been there but I would guess yes. I'm no expert but I will tackle about anything. I would be slower than everyone else. Only thing I don't ride is downhill and freeride trails.
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#418
#418
orange parmejohn said:
im thinking about upgrading my brakes at some point, on the old Schwinn. how model specific are brakes, or generic for that matter? what is the average price range for a set?
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The bike model does not matter. If you want to upgrade from rim brakes to disc brakes then you will need to change your rims and maybe your shock if it doesn't have a place to mount the caliper.
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#419
#419
12 miles yesterday in the woods. Up a moutain twice was a bad idea after doing squats on Monday. Reward was a downhill so long I got tired of going down. :)

Is the total 31 miles now?
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#421
#421
hohenfelsvol said:
The ride took about 1 hr 10 minutes. So a little longer on this one.
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Nice. I get 1 hour lunches so I'm thinking I van get a solid 12 miles in everyday after changing. I just need it to warm up slightly and the river needs to recede off of the bike trail.
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#422
#422
tri_vol said:
12 miles yesterday in the woods. Up a moutain twice was a bad idea after doing squats on Monday. Reward was a downhill so long I got tired of going down. :)

Is the total 31 miles now?
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reading this at work is killing my spirit. :/
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#423
#423
tri_vol said:
The bike model does not matter. If you want to upgrade from rim brakes to disc brakes then you will need to change your rims and maybe your shock if it doesn't have a place to mount the caliper.
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nah just want to upgrade to some beefier rim brakes. partly for looks, and partly for function.
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#424
#424
Nice 31.7 ride up the Pinellas trail and along the beaches. Nice scenery, so much nicer when the bikini's come out!:whistling:
 
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