HESHIANDET Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 i wish someone would come out from my drawers and pump the tires for me when needed. you are insinuating someone COULD be in your drawers. you are on a roll lately.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukiSukiNow Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 well yeah, that would be YOU. so pump my tires already. i've actually been out of it lately. almost got hit by a car yesterday too. then i would have literally rolled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Yo Joker...you or anyone else going to the cyclocross nationals this year? Cinnamon Toast Crunch still on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 mash sf is out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"inkie" Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Its comin in the mail right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 well yeah, that would be YOU. so pump my tires already. i've actually been out of it lately. almost got hit by a car yesterday too. then i would have literally rolled. wow.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 wow its so hard to pump tires :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 tires is a code word. get with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 any certain paint you guys recommend for painting a bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukiSukiNow Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 tires is a code word. get with it. they ain't even be knowin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Yo Joker...you or anyone else going to the cyclocross nationals this year? Cinnamon Toast Crunch still on here? Not me. I haven't seen or heard from CTC for about year now. I assume he's still doing his thing. As usual, there's plenty going on in my hometown as far as CCX goes. One of these years I'm going to make the jump and move my training schedule around to tackle this CCX racing thing first hand. A guy on my team is leading the single-speed CCX series here. First place for the whole series walks away with one of these fine thangs : Vanilla "Speedvagon" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 not knowin the code will get you left in the cold... so sad... joker: wheres the gears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 fixed cx = new meaning of badass. tires = metaphorically very hard to pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Ha! I had completely forgot about that "Where's the beef?" ol' lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 i pump my girls tires on the regular. rides at 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish erotica Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Yo Joker...you or anyone else going to the cyclocross nationals this year? Cinnamon Toast Crunch still on here? i might be there watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 i committed, and bought my first road bike i already ate shit riding on some wet tile-type area and rain season has just started any suggestions on road tires with a bit more 'grab' to 'em? coming from riding a motorcycle, i do understand that judgement/caution is key in the rain but, any suggestions would be appreciated being that this is my main mode of transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdUnit Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 So when cornering in the rain or at high speed you want to weight the outside pedal and make sure it's in the 6 o'clock position. This will counter-act the bike wanting to slip out inthat direction. As for tire choice most road tires are pretty grippy there are some rain tires that have a softer compound but most tires with a different color on the edges is sporting a soft compound for cornering. As for tire pressure this is key. If the tire is rated at 110 max that is for a dry day and fast riding. To get more grip in the rain or a smoother ride on rough roads go with about 10 lbs less. So 100 is a good starting place. If you are very heavy then any less may lead to pinch flats. Never go below the min PSI recommendation. Is molded into the sidewall (I bet you know this from motorcycles though) Only other advice I can give is learn to corner with your body more upright and the bicycle leaned in more than you. SO on a dry day you might want to dive into the corner and really lean into it. Chances are you could corner the same but with you body more upright with all your weight going into the outside pedal at 6 o'clock. Just make sure you look where you are turning just like the moto. The weighted pedal will keep you on line. I think that may have been repetitive, but it should help. Hope you are okay injury wise. Slideouts are usually no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdUnit Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh yeah I forgot. Tiles marble granite metal plates and manhole covers all have to be treated like ice when wet. As in leave that shit alone! Boston is a nightmare for construction plates. I hate when you're riding over one and wondering how the backwheel is passing your front as you're still moving forwards! No Bueno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 so, 6 o'clock outside pedal...and lean bike as i stay up. word not sure about messing with the tire pressure, my bike guy was quite adamant about keeping it rock solid (120psi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdUnit Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'm gonna break down the general reasoning behind this because you got half the picture with the tire advice. Most shops will tell you that to keep flats to a minimum. Not a bad thing. Max PSI reduces the chance of flats (the tire shoots things out instead of deforming over them) It is also the fastest ride you can get out of the tire because it's really hard and has the smallest contact patch possible. The trade off can be a harsh ride but that also depends on the materials and construction of the casing. Like anything the more you spend the nicer the ride. But that is getting into the fine details and nuances. The other thing you can scarifice at the max pressure is some traction. Most tires pretty grippy at the high end even so they only gain traction as you reduce the pressure. A few pounds less can get you a great deal more tire contact and only sacrifice a bit of speed. But this increases safety considerably though. Okay your tire has a range of PSI rating. Prolly 100 - 120. Anything below 100 and you are looking at potential flats or handling issues. Sluggish. Good PSI depends on a few details. How tall heavy are you? How wide is the tire? 700x23c I would guess. In general in the rain I run less in the front than the rear. I let air out of both tires though. More specifically I pump them up to the PSI I want before I go out. If you are going to depend on the bike and ride in bad weather I would suggest riding a 700x25c tire or 28c if you can fit it. It is still good to get used how the tires feel at slightly different pressures as it can be of great benefit. With that said: Regardless of PSI a wet tile is gonna take out anyone who turns or leans on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 A Conti 4Season up front is treating me pretty decent for the rain. Serfas Seca in the back is also amazingly durable though a little less grippy than I'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hey Count Chocula, CONGRATS! Haha. Yeah granite or marble surfaces like they put in business type areas round downtown oakland are death. For some reason they water that shit too. I had a friend fuck up his rotator cuff, not because it was raining, but they mustve powerwashed recently so the court was soaking wet. I nearly ate shit getting on my bike by trying to pedal and just spinning the back tire with no grip. Other than that youre pretty safe on regular wet roads. Maybe down the psi to 80 if youre worried but youve really really gotta be hauling round some turn to hurt yourself. Ive ran gatorskins (which are pretty much slicks) for two soaking wet winters and havent had an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 thanks by the way...how'd you know i was in downtown??? ------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Haha I didnt. Thats where my dude ate shit. Now Im guessing you were at the same piece of shit court by the 12th or 19th street bart station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 A Conti 4Season up front i run one up front too. love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 i got drunk thursday night and made dirt sign my mash shirt. he wrote fuck you on it. im so proud of myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y.FRESHJIVE Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 yea im runnin the serfas seca, very durable but could use some more grip. but they take pot-holes like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 ^ ^ ^ yeah, i swear they're the new gatorskin @ half the price. they handle the abuse of brakeless riding like nothing else... i can't even see visible wear after a lil more than a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deloner Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 This is me on my bike, not my most greatest performance. i had just been drinking some 40oz of Mickeys with 2 hookers under a bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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