The All Things Cycling Thread

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#2,403
Velo Vol said:
Tell me about it. Two straight weekends have been nearly a complete washout. SMH.
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Today started overcast and I thought I was going to get drenched. I headed out to do some gravel riding since the trails are all closed. 15 minutes into my ride there wasn't a cloud in the sky and I forgot sunscreen. I opted not to do gravel and just ride a 45mi loop that I usually do on my road bike. I got a gnarly sunburn.
 
#2,406
#2,406
5 miles of trail tonight, 50% climbing. Rode with a friend that just picked up mountain biking.

Here's my new frame. It's built, but no complete photos yet.
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#2,408
#2,408
I took it for a short spin tonight. The frame is noticeably different. A LOT different. It's 5oz lighter than my 2011. It's stiffer and accelerates a lot faster. Shorter wheelbase and the handling is "snappier." I can't wait to take it out tomorrow night for a quick spin and see how she climbs, and then Thursday night for a good hard ride.
 
#2,410
#2,410
Velo Vol said:
Nothing about my cycling is very "snappy."
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Handling, man. I like to divebomb corners, this just feels more stable. I'll post complete photos tonight. I now need to get some PRO bars, stem, and seatpost to match the bike. Or Enve components would match better, but are way out of my price range.
 
#2,411
#2,411
I bought a new saddle and it was great right out of the box......Titanico X....my ass has thanked me three times and my junk did too
 
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#2,412
Carl Pickens said:
I bought a new saddle and it was great right out of the box......Titanico X....my ass has thanked me three times and my junk did too
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It'll thank you even more once the leather is broken in. Remember to care for it or it'll begin to hate you.
 
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#2,413
#2,413
Photo taken last night. I'm using a Prologo Kappa Evo saddle. It's my favorite I've used so far. It's small so no chaffing.

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#2,420
#2,420
Velo Vol said:
The stem. Or is there something odd about your handlebars? They're at a weird angle.
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Stem is flipped. It's a -6*, 110mm 3T ARX Team stem. It's probably because the front wheel is slightly turned in the photo and it's taken from a little below. I noticed that they look weird. They're set up parallel to the ground.
 
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#2,421
#2,421
29 miles tonight, need to make some slight changes. So far I'm loving the new frame. Aiming for 80+ on Sunday, thinking I'll ride to my mom's place to surprise her for lunch.
 
#2,422
#2,422
I need to get a descent ride in this weekend. I signed up for a century in mid-June, but haven't been doing any distance due to a joint ailment the past six weeks (the lousy weather hasn't helped).
 
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#2,423
Velo Vol said:
I need to get a descent ride in this weekend. I signed up for a century in mid-June, but haven't been doing any distance due to a joint ailment the past six weeks (the lousy weather hasn't helped).
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There's a one-day ride from here to Chicago in June that I wish I could do, but it's on a Saturday and I have to work. It's like 250 miles or something.
 
#2,425
#2,425
Correction: RAIL North is 170 miles and starts a half mile from my doorstep. Moline to Chicago on the longest day of the year. I can't find a specific route, though.
 
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