The All Things Cycling Thread

#876
#876
VOLatile said:
What kind of trails are you talking? You can grab a hybrid/fitness bike but they're not made for much trail usage. Maybe light gravel/dirt, but that's it.
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This. Hybrids are more suited for neighborhood streets and greenways.
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#878
#878
Pink-Floyd said:
Hybrid it is. Any suggestions?
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Take a Saturday and go to 2-3 local bike shops. test ride all the different bikes and see which one you are most comfortable with. It will also help you judge how different levels of components affect the performance.

Take notes on the brands of bikes, shifters and brakes you like. Then establish a budget of how much you want to spend.

If you buy from a shop, you know it will be right from the moment you leave plus you have a warranty.

Ebay and Craigslist have good deals but you have to be patient and there is a small risk.

Bikesdirect.com is another good place for a nice bike at a good price.
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#879
#879
alright guys, been away for a while but rode 27.2 this am and getting ready to ride 50 before church this am.
 
#880
#880
It's storming, but I'm going to get out for a wet bunch of miles this afternoon.
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#881
#881
38.5 miles of brutal rolling hills today in a mix of rain and sun. Got quite a burn on my arms, too.
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#882
#882
Did about 16 miles at Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge on Saturday. Great place to ride. Think I'm gonna go for a long one today.
 
#883
#883
10 hours, 15 minutes 202 miles.

4661 really has some pimpy shoes, and some really swell tires.

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GO GRIZ!
 
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#884
#884
tri_vol said:
Did about 16 miles at Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge on Saturday. Great place to ride. Think I'm gonna go for a long one today.
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Is that down bull run steam plant and centential?
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#888
#888
you will need make sure your frame and fork have the mounts and you will need new rims. Cable system shouldn't be that tough. Hydraulic systems are a little more tricky.

parktool.com should have step by step instructions
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#889
#889
tri_vol said:
you will need make sure your frame and fork have the mounts and you will need new rims. Cable system shouldn't be that tough. Hydraulic systems are a little more tricky.

parktool.com should have step by step instructions
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Where is a good place to order parts from?
 
#890
#890
chainreactioncycles.com
performancebike.com
pricepoint.com

Sometimes your local bike shop will match or get close to online pricing if you ask. This is the best way to go because most will give free advice, make sure you get what you need and you help them stay in business.
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#891
#891
Woke up this afternoon... 4 hours late for work... Just didn't show up or call... last day was Sunday anyways. Last night's race/ride of 45 miles in just about 2 hours really killed me. The beer after did me in for good, though. Sad day. Last day of RAGBRAI tomorrow should fix all of my problems, though.


Day just got better: just heard that I get to help design Standard Byke Co.'s new line of road bikes and 29ers. They're famous for BMX race bikes, now the owner wants to expand and re-brand.
 
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#892
#892
I'm hitting top form. Rode the last day of RAGBRAI today and CRUSHED the hills. I got passed going uphill only once, but passed probably 1000+ people throughout the day. Got plenty of compliments on my fresh legs, too. Think it was like 68 miles or something. Slow average pace because I always had to slow up and wait for my friends. Wish I could have done the whole week.
 
#894
#894
Another 25 miles. Hope I'm ready for this 70 mile ride on Saturday.
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#895
#895
Here's something for any mountain bike racers. It's about 4-5 minutes, but you'll watch it all. Damn!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAz4RYxDc8s&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
 
#896
#896
I've seen that video about 10x but I always watch it again and again. Freakin awesome. THose guys have way more guts than me.
 
#897
#897
They do some freaky stuff. Kinda makes me want to get a mountain bike. However, when I go hiking, I can usually only go up the trails and have trouble going down if there's any sort of steep ledge. Lol.
 
#898
#898
Had a nice 37 mile ride this morning...humidity was almost unbearable after it rained. Also, any suggestions on where to buy tires online because the one's I bought are horrible with handling. If I hit wet pavement my bike seems to want to slide from underneath me. What is a decently priced economical tire that will last about 1500-2000 miles?
 
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#899
#899
Think I'm gonna drive up to Iowa City tomorrow and ride around Lake Macbride. Should be some nice roads to cruise along. Wish I had a mountain bike, tons of trails up there.
 
#900
#900
Sitting in a country burger king waiting for the rain to stop.
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