The All Things Cycling Thread

#955
#955
Through_The_T said:
Yep as long as I own the bike. They're kind of a small shop too, so that might have something to do with it...
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You sure that isn't just a lifetime warranty? My Felt has a lifetime warranty on the frame.

Anyways, last night I rode a quick 20 miles with a friend that weighs 100lbs less than me. It was nice dropping him on the climbs. He said that at one point he was chasing me at 22mph and I was still pulling away. We came up on one of those makeshift speed zone LED radar things and I made it tell me to slow down in a 35 zone. Good times.
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#956
#956
Alright guys I need some advice. I've had a Giant OCR A1 road bike frame for a few years now, however I don't have experience with building a bike. Should I buy the components and try to put it together or sell the frame and buy an entry-level road bike?
 
#957
#957
Have your LBS help you build the frame or sell and buy an entry. There's a lot of stuff that can get mixed up when you order your own parts and don't know exactly what you need or the proper tools to put it together. It'll also probably be cheaper to sell and buy complete anyways.
 
#958
#958
VOLatile said:
Have your LBS help you build the frame or sell and buy an entry. There's a lot of stuff that can get mixed up when you order your own parts and don't know exactly what you need or the proper tools to put it together. It'll also probably be cheaper to sell and buy complete anyways.
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Thanks volatile. However, if I were to get the bike shop to help me build it, would I be getting a better bike than an entry level for a little bit more money or is it so expensive that it negates that?
 
#959
#959
Through_The_T said:
Thanks volatile. However, if I were to get the bike shop to help me build it, would I be getting a better bike than an entry level for a little bit more money or is it so expensive that it negates that?
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That all depends on the quality of components you choose.
 
#960
#960
Through_The_T said:
Alright guys I need some advice. I've had a Giant OCR A1 road bike frame for a few years now, however I don't have experience with building a bike. Should I buy the components and try to put it together or sell the frame and buy an entry-level road bike?
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That Giant frame is a pretty solid base. Id be inclined to build it up.

The easiest way to do this is buy an entire groupset. If youre patient, blue sky cycling, pricepoint.com and chain reaction cycles have good sales on them. Once you have all the parts, let your bike shop assemble it.

My bike shop price matches. So if I need something but I'm not sure about exact size, I will research the parts and price. Get my shop to confirm everything and then order it through them for a few dollars more to cover their time and trouble.
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#961
#961
Unfortunately, after a year of ownership, I think I'm going to sell my bike. Just don't ride it enough, and I'm about to incur some large expenses, so I need to cash in.
 
#963
#963
For the first time in the last 2 weeks I got 30 miles in today without any rain:dance2:. Beautiful ride!!!!
 
#964
#964
Spent 5 hours in the shop today sinking around with my touring beater bike. All I got done was replacing the ****ter and brake cables and brake pads. I shouldn't even be fixing it, but the owner isn't going to charge me for any of the parts I use to get it running because I'm running the shop alone next weekend. I wish I could just have the Frejus that's been hanging in the basement for almost a year but the actual owner won't sell it to me. It's loaded with vintage Campagnolo Record. It's so pretty and my perfect size.
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#965
#965
40 fast miles and now I'm sitting on the patio of Bent River Brewery drinking a mug of blueberry coffee stout and eating an all-you-can-eat breakfast. I love riding in at 7am. Such a perfect day out.
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#966
#966
Through_The_T said:
Thanks volatile. However, if I were to get the bike shop to help me build it, would I be getting a better bike than an entry level for a little bit more money or is it so expensive that it negates that?
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I would build it. That way, you know exactly what you have as far as components go. Most entry level bikes have decent components but they're on the lower end of the scale. I would think a local bike shop would help you with any/all info you need to get the components you want. $25 difference on cassette choice, for example, might mean a world of difference in ability and performance. There's a lot of good info on this website. Unfortunately, Sheldon died a few years ago, but there is just about any info you could ask for on the website.

Sheldon Brown-Bicycle Technical Information

Here's a nice road bike that re-entered life as a cheap Nishiki-Alien frame on EBay. Then, built from the ground up with select components for under $300. I'd put it up against anything for my needs.
 

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#967
#967
Thanks for the input fellas.

By the way, absolutely hilarious ride today. I let my buddy, who hasn't ridden a bike in years, take my old bike out for a spin and he wiped out twice in spectacular fashion .

One time he hits a trash can in the park and falls over and another time he flips head first over the handlebars into a rather large bush and emerges with leaves hanging out of his helmet. It was so awesome :eek:lol:
 
#968
#968
Just got back from putting a good hurting on a friend of mine. We did about 23 miles. The last half was relatively quick, but could have been a lot quicker if I hadn't waited for him on multiple occasions.
 
#969
#969
It's sunny and 71* today. No wonder the bike shop is dead, everyone is out riding... kinda wish I hadn't volunteered to cover for the day.
 
#971
#971
Through_The_T said:
Going to ride the mountain bike today. Anyone know any good trails around Knoxville?
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Haw Ridge has some good trails. They are located next to the power plant. A little confusing cause the trails are not well marked but you can't get lost.
 
#972
#972
Almost finished with my beater/touring/commuting bike. Inaugural tour is tentatively scheduled for next weekend with the boys from the shop. Taking a Burley child carrier full of beer up the Hennepin Canal trail. Destination: drunk. It's an early 80's Miyata 210. Friction shift, 27" wheels, waaaaaaay too tall for me, and the rear stays are bent but were straightened quite a bit by me. Bought it at Goodwill for $8.50 and I hated watching it sit in the shed getting rusty. Shop owner is building it for free - parts included - because I covered for them all while they went off and partied at Interbike. It's just going to be a pain carrying up three flights of stairs to my new apartment every day now that I live a 1.25 miles from my job.

I have plans to start a nice touring bike in the spring. I'm going to find a nice frame with braze-ons, get it painted probably white with an orange fork and add some checkerboard accents to it. Have custom panniers made in orange and white. Then ride from here to Knoxville for the first 2012 home game. TENTATIVELY.
 
#974
#974
tri_vol said:
That would be an awesome trip. How far?
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About 700 hundred miles. So it would take me about a week and 3 days, plus or minus a day. Hopefully all self-contained or sleeping over night along the way. Maybe even meet with some VNers on the route and crash there?
 
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#975
#975
VOLatile said:
About 700 hundred miles. So it would take me about a week and 3 days, plus or minus a day. Hopefully all self-contained or sleeping over night along the way. Maybe even meet with some VNers on the route and crash there?
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Nice. Even if you don't bring your bike and ride in Townsend. Epic road riding.
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