earl broclo ESQ Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 http://www.spokemagazine.com/2010/04/hand-brake/ There you go guys. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 not cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILTER.BFG Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 laaaaawsuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEYS TBM Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Jesus Christ that's full on, I'm still whinging about my dislocated finger a week ago from downhill, I feel pretty lucky now!!!!! Amazing story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberbandBanks Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 just got my quill stem adapter from the mail today. i found a old stem lying around in my garage but the angle is too upright. decided to flick it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahh Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Ha seeing that link makes me feel a lot better. After 3 years of biking/commuting nearly every day, and so many close calls, I got in my first car vs bike accident today. Classic, I'm passing a few cars at an intersection, in the bike lane, watching their turn signals, and at the last second, a car right in front of me signals right and turns right in the same instant. I slam into the side of the car. Ended up with nothing more than a bruised hand and a dislocated stem. Could have been so much worse. Pretty sobering. Watch your selves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcay Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Has anyone ever heard of Mikado Bicycles? found one in the trash and its in good condition tried googling them, but no dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/13/the-slowly-fading-cult-of-the-messenger/ Hey Joker, are you doing Table Rock or De Ronde Van Oeste Portlandia this weekend? I was apt to do De Ronde for months, but Table Rock is going to be more miles and more feet of elevation gain... but a long ass drive for you guys in PDX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 did our local crit-esque ride yesterday and some of my typical hills today, and i feel sketched out in the pack and on the descents. sucks. i guess it's a natural feeling after a crash, but it's weird and has me kinda bummed on riding. thoughts? comments? suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I'm in the market for a new wheelset. I've been looking at the Mavic Ksyrium Elite vs. the Easton EC70 sl Anyone have any words of advice on either? They both seem to be solid wheelsets with good reviews all around and weight is about the same. Price is just about equal as well. Just trying to get a good feel before I drop near $700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 The Mavics are pretty popular here. A few buddies have them and I havent heard anything bad. The ea90 sl might be a closer match weight and price wise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I'm in the market for a new wheelset. I've been looking at the Mavic Ksyrium Elite vs. the Easton EC70 sl Anyone have any words of advice on either? They both seem to be solid wheelsets with good reviews all around and weight is about the same. Price is just about equal as well. Just trying to get a good feel before I drop near $700. I would avoid both and go handbuilt. With these hubs (http://cgi.ebay.com/CIRCUS-MONKEY-ROAD-Hubs-F20Hole-R24Hole_W0QQitemZ110506024984QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item19baac2018), Kinlin/IRD rims and Sapim or DT spokes, you can build a sub-1500g wheelset for sub-$500. Better yet, follow Sheldon Brown's wheelbuilding guide and build them yourself. You'll save dough and come out better in the long run. did our local crit-esque ride yesterday and some of my typical hills today, and i feel sketched out in the pack and on the descents. sucks. i guess it's a natural feeling after a crash, but it's weird and has me kinda bummed on riding. thoughts? comments? suggestions? You're doing the right thing getting back into the action as soon as you can. Time is your friend here - you just gotta give it awhile before things feel natural again. Also remember that tenseness in your mind and body show up pretty fast in your bike riding in the pack, so try to relax and stay low on the caffeine if you drink it for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 thanks. ___ looking into a retül fit a bit pricey but i think it's worth it considering how much of myself i invest in riding and being competitive. anyone ever have one done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 thanks. ___ looking into a retül fit a bit pricey but i think it's worth it considering how much of myself i invest in riding and being competitive. anyone ever have one done? I've been reading a ton about bike fits lately, and from all the research, I can draw three conclusions: 1) It's not about propriety fitting systems (Retul, Wobblenaught, etc.), fancy tools/lasers/Motion Capture, etc. All that stuff helps but ultimately the fitter has to know what he's doing, and needs years of experience. So look first and foremost with someone with plenty of years of experience doing the type of fit you're looking for (competitive road). 2) Pick the brain of a few fitters before going with one. See what their background and beliefs are and if they mesh with what you're looking for. 3) Make sure, if they're doing a cleat fitting, that they're not "just" getting your ball over the pedal spindle. Any average joe can do that. What you want is wedges and shims if needed (and most people need wedges, myself included). They make you more efficient, more balanced on the bike and less likely to get knee problems. Definitely good to just ask locals where to get fitted, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'm in the market for a new wheelset. I've been looking at the Mavic Ksyrium Elite vs. the Easton EC70 sl Anyone have any words of advice on either? They both seem to be solid wheelsets with good reviews all around and weight is about the same. Price is just about equal as well. Just trying to get a good feel before I drop near $700. I have those Easton EC70SL wheels... I've only been using the front for about a month now. Never even touched the rear, it's just sitting there. I'll make you a better deal than $700 for the wheelset if you're interested. The front, while used, is in perfect condition. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Rubbish... injured knee so I'm out for both. Going to the coast to relax and watch sunsets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 just bugged my knee too... arrgh I swear, everything comes at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Table Rock was quite the hard race. I made it 60 out of 70 miles with the 1/2/3's... on the last climb, a guy in front of me crashed, I was already slightly cramped but got gapped and got into full on cramps fighting to get back on, with two teammates behind me in the exact same boat. They solo'd off the back to the finish, I turned around and went to the parking lot. I really couldn't get the fluids in me fast enough to offset what I was sweating. During the race, I drank my two water bottles I brought, another one from the neutral feed zone at the finish line, one from the support car 10 miles later (very classy move on the driver's part actually), one when I got dropped and then 2 more, one being a protein shake, when I got back to the car. Still ended up not peeing very much afterwards for the absurd amount of fluids I put down. Other than that, the course was really fun. We hit 53.5mph top speed in a descent, and it was had some good winding turns. There was two major climbs with the first one being the longer/mellower one and the finish line climb being shorter and steeper, though not the 15% advertised grade. Afterwards there was a raffle, bbq and tons of free shit to go around. Mike Ripley definitely puts on some really legit races... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 saw this at the park thought it was attractive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 umm... wait... its not locked up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 owners just to the left, outta the shot talking to someone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackbookKWC Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 gridlock traffic + those handle bars = death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 that and those wheels and fork are ugly as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 gridlock traffic + those handle bars = death. What? Mustache bars are fine for city riding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 C-Walk... I told you wrong. I actually have the Easton EA90 SLX wheels. They're Easton's lightest clincher wheelset at just under 1400g and come with ceramic bearings. I'll still come in under $700... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackbookKWC Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 What? Mustache bars are fine for city riding... Horrid experiences. I just prefer chopped bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPants Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 anybody know anything about the Globe Rolls? cant seem to find a good review on em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarToTheGround Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 My work-in-progress Converted Schwinn Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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