Joker Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Rubbish... Yeah, been riding in the nasty weather but not very long rides. Two hours is the longest I can handle in this below 20° crap. Wednesday it took my toes almost twenty minutes to gain back their feeling... and those twenty minutes were some of the most painful minutes in my life. Been doing more trainer rides this year than I care for but time hasn't been on my side due to work. Definitely hit me up on email when the weather gets back above 30°. Been doing 4-5 hours on Saturdays... even though it kills me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 battled torrential rain today and won. basically repeated my fave hill... 25mi/2,548 ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I was fearful of a snow/ice storm that never happened... so I rode the indoor trainer for two hours. Absolutely boring. Should have put the CX tires on and went for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 just watched some short film type thing about the rapha gentleman's race in oregon. those roads look SO dope. - must ride oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I just got a bus pass last week. Cycling can wait till the 10th of January (when it runs out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcarrapist Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 My way home from there bar tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEYS TBM Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 More chicks with bikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whoiseuth Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 thats my brothers bike. also five mile out and back on the bike path. maybe an inch of packy snow, just above freezing, fun times. my friend had his pugsley while i had my pista with cross tires. a bit of a mismatch. also, wore the assos gloves (above) for the ride. toasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 youll have to pardon my camera phones awesomeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I was fearful of a snow/ice storm that never happened... so I rode the indoor trainer for two hours. Absolutely boring. Should have put the CX tires on and went for it. This is exactly why I don't own an indoor trainer and don't plan on buying one if I can help it. I have never heard a single positive thing about riding them; usually, people put 'indoor trainer' in the same sentence as 'dungeon', 'torture', 'snooze fest', and 'stupid'. Just generally speaking, I think more roadies would be better off giving mountain bikes a try when the weather turns cold. Liquigas got the memo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 those are some sick handlebars. what company makes the custom wood ones again? http://cargocollective.com/workerman#29705/Handlebars There was nothing on their site about them be only decorative, maybe they changed their mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Carrot Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameaintbic Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 http://cargocollective.com/workerman#29705/Handlebars There was nothing on their site about them be only decorative, maybe they changed their mind. http://www.etsy.com/shop/Workerman?section_id=6301096 Because these are not your typical handlebars, a certain amount of care and caution must be used. These handlebars are not intended for full weight support or to be ridden with. They are only intended to be used as an aesthetic improvement or for display purposes only. If you or someone else decides to ride with them on a bike...you/they are doing so at your/their own risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Rubbish... agreed. That's why I'm hoping to be able to pick up a CX specific bike in the coming months. And I still want a single-speed MTB. Saw a Redline 29er on the OBRA chat for $225 but it was an older one with cantilever brakes... and I really want the disc brake version. I can wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 a ss mtb is still the most fun you will have on two wheels. and regarding these wooden handlebars... how long is it going to take someone to figure out that with a cnc machine and a sander they can make a wooden handlebar with a metal core that completely hides the metal and can be ridden like any other handlebar? i made a headboard that had curved embedded pieces of steel in it and made it in the exact same fashion these people make their handlebars. if i had a fixed gear id make a set. but i dont, so im not going to waste my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 lol i'm sure you could make a pretty penny if you did decide to do so. i can see it now… neon-pink-wood-grain-handle-bar.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 i actually might try to do a 3 layer straightbar now that this has gotten under my skin. betchya i can get it done by the weekend. and il sell it someone on here for like 50 bucks if it turns out good. EDIT: upon clicking that woodman link, all hes doing it steaming a piece of ash and bending it... no wonder they say not to use them. i couldnt even see clamping it to a non quill stem. hes got to have some metal in there... double edit:il make mine with a steel clamping section (which will not be longer then an inch) to clamp onto, i just need an idea on how to finish it. because im not going to be using some exotic wood to make this. il go A-side max. and ALOT of good info in the comments on this page http://bikehugger.com/2008/01/sporting-wood.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahh Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Anyone know why my cantilever brake is sticking? It seems to move fine - as in spring back to position - when its free, but when i attach the cable it doesn't pull back from the rim when i let go of the lever. Its only happening on one side. I tried lubricating between the brake and the boss, but its still sticking. I wanted to have this bike all built and running in time for the winter (26inch mountain bike with studded tires and drop bars) and this is the last thing i can't figure out. Thanks dudess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 do they have tension screws to adjust the springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 loosen up the bolts holding the brakepad on, adjust one pad and tighten then do the other and squeeze them and see how they match up. then use a rubberband to keep the ever back and barely loosen the bolts again and make finer adjustments without letting the pads move closer or further from the rim. EDIT: update on the wooden handlebar. makin them 17 inch long straight bars. all i have left to do is glue everything together and then hit the lathe and put a finish on it. i took pics of the process so il post them. its surprisingly easy, all the tool i used was a cordless drill with a paddlebit, jigsaw, chop saw, chop saw with a metal blade, palm sander some clamps and il need to use a wood lathe.. took me about an hour to get the metal embedded in the slice of wood and to prepare the layers of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickos Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 ^^^Current ride So I'm after some shorts and apparently if I spend $200AUD in-store and then another $99 I get the below... How the fuck does that work - I understand mass production in China and all but $99... Am I likely to die the first time I ride it due to cheap Chinese labour...? Sure the components are crap... But for a commuter to work (20 mins) Any thoughts...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 holy fuck. next time your spending 200 at your lbs il mail you 150 to get that bike and ship it here for me. the seat on my commuter cost more then that bike and its not even a brooks. handlebar update: might have fucked up a bit, dont think i sanded the bondo down enough and there might end up being a little gap/glue line imbetween the layers. oh well. should hopefully get to lathe-ing friday if i dont decide to try it without a lathe. not too many people have a lathe but everyone can track down a jigsaw and sand paper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickos Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 It's a clothing store running the deal... Go figure I'm purchasing said shorts this evening and (pending stock) will pick the wheels up on Saturday - it's just around the corner so if the thing falls apart it'll be a short walk home... Postage from down under maybe a tad more. I take it there's no crazy deals as such in the States...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 helllll no. the cheapest new fixed gear ive seen in the US is just over 300 dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickos Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 That's the thing - 99% of the time if it sounds too good to be true it generally is... This sounds like a 1% I rang and made some enquires about the quality - yeah it's from China and shit but on the other hand pretty sure Industrie don't want a massive law suit of dudes crashing Industrie branded pushies... Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Already getting tired of how much grime I have to clean off my rims/brake pads in this winter rain. 5,000ft. of climbing in the past two days with 100 miles of riding. Whew. Fuck the rain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 lucky! really though. i've been slacking tough on my 'training' due mainly to darkness coupled with rain and a busy work schedule. weaksauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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