rubbish heap two Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Your chain could be shot. Just a guess. Honestly it's such a vague description that none of us are really going to be able to diagnose it over the internet. Take it into a bike shop, explain your situation, see if you can get a mechanic to ride it around the block and see if it can be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 thx much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I miss this thread. Feel like i should be adding more to it but SSDD. Kinda got tired of the roadie for the last couple months and have been riding a mountain bike around. It's definitely breaking me emotionally since Im always getting passed up, but it's nice to have when there's singletrack potential everywhere. Also I present to you the camper bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Does it come with an Asian guy to drive me around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarwreck Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 anyone, anyone, bueller, bueller. metal on metal rubbing? wheel out of true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Rubbish... I have not been out to Tabor yet. Rode some super tight trails behind Lewis & Clark yesterday that was really fun, but technical. Would be a beast when muddy. Bummed I can't race tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 well, after 2 months off the bike entirely, i decided it's time to get back on. leg is still a bit of an annoyance - but no longer sore after a light spin. took me 3 days or so just to "re-connect" with my saddle. Dr. says "if it hurts - stop... If it doesn't hurt - you can keep riding." /bleh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowmagik Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ive been doin 10mi every morning of bike path riding, but im running into an issue. the skin on the inner thigh, on the left and right side of my taint is raw as fuck from friction. is there any one solution to this problem, or is it one of those that could be caused by a million different things? id like to push myself on distance, but the skin is cracked, red, and feels like shit. i ride in dickies shorts and boxer briefs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 kill the cotton get some cycling specific shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 There comes a time when you just have to start wearing cycling shorts. Ditch the boxers also. If you want to get super fancy you can pick up some cycling underwear also. There is a product called bag balm that can help with the chafing. Once things are healed up throw some gold bond on yer nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Cycling-specific briefs in my experience suck pretty bad. You're better off with going for cheap bike shorts over briefs. It could also be your saddle is too wide for your thighs and that's why you're getting unnecessary friction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 might need to lower your saddle too. your butt shouldnt be moving very much. if youre sliding side to side your saddle is too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ive been doin 10mi every morning of bike path riding, but im running into an issue. the skin on the inner thigh, on the left and right side of my taint is raw as fuck from friction. is there any one solution to this problem, or is it one of those that could be caused by a million different things? id like to push myself on distance, but the skin is cracked, red, and feels like shit. i ride in dickies shorts and boxer briefs... or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarwreck Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 freeball it and add some cycling shorts under your dickies, under it all hook up some of this stuff: or something comparable. PS: wash those fuckers, too... sack sweat=serious business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetPeep Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Sounds like you are suffering a bad case of saddle sores. Try... Stay clean and dry or else you'll be prone to infections as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetPeep Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 And don't forget the suncreen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 but on a serious note, i got burnt like crazy my first long ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 ^ $15 dollars an hour, Queens NY Way better looking than the design I had planned for one, not sure how fast or effective it is. Saving it for the next girl who deserves an awesome date, they even come with double beer holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Fixed gear boat rides, FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowmagik Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 bike shorts. oh snap. think i could settle for some basketball shorts sans underwear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 nope, the problem is the skin getting sweaty and rubbing...you need put something close to your skin to wick away moisture and stop the rubbing. Bike shorts or under armour boxer briefs and some powder are the only way to go. You can wear the bike shorts underneath your shorts if you care about what people think. But then again who cares when you are riding a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Carrot Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 New Fixie i copped for $400 AUD. Changed a couple of things on it such as the new tape etc. Still got a silver supreme foil sticker coming in the mail to put on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 nice i wolud take off that back brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Or leave it on because riding with brakes a good thing. Not trying to be a dick just a front brake in a serious situation ain't going to help you much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bike Thief Caught Red-Handed Gets His Ass Handed to Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 bike shorts. oh snap. think i could settle for some basketball shorts sans underwear? dude they got these regular shorts...like baggy shorts inside they got padding and shit. they are intended for mtn.bikers i think and i rock them when i ride the road bike.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Or leave it on because riding with brakes a good thing. Not trying to be a dick just a front brake in a serious situation ain't going to help you much. yeah but on a fixie a back brake does nothing but cause you to skid out. Front is all you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetPeep Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bike Thief Caught Red-Handed Gets His Ass Handed to Him.[/url] I wouldn't say he got his ass handed to him. I don't think they beat him enough. I once saw two young kids take off with 3 road bikes and the biggest smiles on their face. The bikes were obviously too big for them and they were holding the third bike by the handle. Hipsters' bikes are getting jacked left to right by little kids in Echo Park/Silverlake/Downtown that can't afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Or leave it on because riding with brakes a good thing. Not trying to be a dick just a front brake in a serious situation ain't going to help you much. a front brake is 80% percent of your stopping power brake tapping is how i stopp so quick if needed that way im not jammin up my front and flippin over the handlebars and c-walk i didnt take it as you being a dick you fuckin penis-jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Or leave it on because riding with brakes a good thing. Not trying to be a dick just a front brake in a serious situation ain't going to help you much. What are you talking about? A front brake is the most help you can get in a serious situation. If the aim is to stop fast, the front brake can't be beat. yeah but on a fixie a back brake does nothing but cause you to skid out. Front is all you need It's only going to cause you to skid if it's set up too close to the rim/you hit it too hard. A rear brake is still a great thing to have in really shitty weather. Besides, looks more symmetrical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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