Yeah - I might just order one of them.
Road bike:
- Thread starter BurlyShirley
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What kind of coffee maker is that?
B & D Smartbrew Plus. I was going to get a Krups at Christmas, but it won't fit under the cabinets, so this one stays.
I used the hell out of that 3rd ring today. haha
pvssy!
how do you know he didn't mean the big ring?
IQ 127
Congrats on the new ride BS. A new bike's a new bike, so ignore the haters.
I don't know. I had to put up with Def Leppard and Creed this morning. Not sure if it was worth it...
Def Leppard - ok
Creed - NEVAR OK!!!!!
These rulz to live by have been brought to you by the letter S.
Maybe you should just spend the money on some golf balls.
I guess I must be a GRS^2 - I gots a triple plus 11-34 on back. I guess I'm doomed as well as old.
ugh.
If you ever need to replace your drive train, I'd suggest a mtb or touring (28-38-48) crank plus a 12-27 cassette.
Would you please explain why that would be a more sensible choice? I used what I had in stock (11-34 and an XT derailleur) after essaying Lincoln gap east to west last summer.
Stickers = teh ghey.
Yeah, I want to keep my six decade old knees working.
I think I worked out all the available gearings before making the switch and didn't find the gaps to be too frightening.
What took some getting used to was the fact that the XT, which replaced a 105, is rapid rise.
I think I worked out all the available gearings before making the switch and didn't find the gaps to be too frightening.
What took some getting used to was the fact that the XT, which replaced a 105, is rapid rise.
We are surrounded by flaming style whores - next they'll all be driving rice boy cars with spinners...
here's the thing... I'm dumb.
It's much easier for me to stay in one front ring and move around 4-5 rear cogs, than have to think, think about which ring-cog combos yield what's best for my knees.
Props for being smarter than me... tho that's not difficult.
And loud pipes.
I don't think too much while riding, I just thrash around until I find something comfortable. Ain't like I'm trying to be a tour rider.
I thought gaps were too big with an 11 - 32, but it was doable. If that's what you have, JBP, nothing wrong with it.
fixed
One of my biggest pet peeves is riding with folks who cross their chains up. Especially those who constantly break their chains. It is possibly the one thing some one else can do to annoy me without making loud screeching sounds. I think it is a form of OCD.
I just shift into the heaviest gear I can push over. Doesnt seem to affect my knees. Is that wrong?
I'vetried educating people about x-chaining... they actually don't care.
yes.
Im just copying the Jan.
If you are comfortable with that it is fine. I enjoy road riding more if I can find a good rhythm with my cadence. For me it is around 75 rpm, others prefer much higher, say 100 rpm.
What I mean is, I have a cadence, I dont have a number for it, but as long as I can keep it, I dont shift until I have to.
If you can keep a smooth pedal stroke you are probably fine, if you are just mashing on the pedals you might want to think about it a little. I get sick of people telling me I need to spin faster. They think that because Lance pedals at 120 rpm everyone should.
I absolutely must stay between 85-90. Less or more hurts. I should clarify that I developed a habit from riding with a torn ACL.
But I can't hammer like Burly does and can't spin fast.
Hmmm. I should do some experimenting I suppose. I was climbing some pretty big hills today, so I didnt really have much of a chance to get in a groove. I rode about 20 miles, but it was round a very hilly 6 mile loop and I was either charging up hills or cruising down them.
I'm good for 75-85. Past 85 my legs blow up with no chance for recovery. I'm all about the slow twitch.
Nah just ride the damn thing. I only think about this stuff because I like long rides. On a 6 hour road ride you have time to think about some really stupid ****.
amen! and so true.
BS, just have fun. I can't comment further since we're mostly really long, mild climbs. Not a great deal of rolling hills here. Flat or steep is easy. Rolling or windy is difficult.
BS you will figure out what is best for you after you have spent some time on the bike.
Work on the spin. You'll go further, be faster, and enjoy the ride more. There are definite times to be mashing, but overall you'll be happier if you sit down and spin.
It will also give you that lovely round pedal stroke that will benefit you once you get back on the mountain bike.
Basically, shift a gear or two down and notice the difference. You'll also end up working different muscle groups, so spinning hard is a great way to relax if you've been mashing it up all day. Builds sexy legs too.
The Ito
plus, roadies doing 8mph at a 110 cadence look downright retarded. (bonus points for the fatties, and those who swing their hips)