bicycles

Levi · « **Reply #240 on:** 22 Jan 2007, 10:38 pm »

Hi Buddy,

I am glad that you still have your mountain bike despite you put all your attention to the road bike.

One of these days I will have me a road bike. That I know, the setup that I like is going to cost me lot$.

SET Man · « **Reply #241 on:** 22 Jan 2007, 11:42 pm »

Quote from: Levi on 22 Jan 2007, 10:38 pm

Hi Buddy,

I am glad that you still have your mountain bike despite you put all your attention to the road bike.

One of these days I will have me a road bike. That I know, the setup that I like is going to cost me lot$.

Hey!

Yes, I still have the Klein MT bike around.... need to get it clean up maybe even an over hual

Since I do lots of riding in the Central Park and bike path on the West side I now use Klien road bike more.

So, yes it got more attention from me now.

Anyway, the funny thing and I'm not sure if other with both road and MT bikes... both from the same company in my case...also feel this way.

Although I like and do ride my road bike more but I do feel safer on the MT bike. No not because of the fact that the road bike is faster. But I guess the MT bike just feel more solid and more stable I guess

But to satisfy the need for speed on bike... only a road bike would do

Oh! BTW... Levi. I think I see one of this beauty in your future aa

Take care,
Buddy

zacster · « **Reply #242 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 12:00 am »

my prior bike, my current bike is a Kredo.

I knew SETman did bikes, but I guess there are a lot of audionuts that do. Maybe I'll ride out on Saturday with my amp on my back. Maybe not.

AB · « **Reply #243 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 12:18 am »

My three Mtn bikes.
I race the Truth - the top one, play on the 5 Spot- the bottom one and I just think the Id is cool.

The Id has fenders on it for the Winter. I rode it over the weekend on snow and in 6 degrees F.

Fun it was not but it was ...satisfying.

NealH · « **Reply #244 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 12:39 am »

Those are three darling mountain bikes there "AB".

BikeWNC · « **Reply #245 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 01:25 am »

Quote from: SET Man on 22 Jan 2007, 09:49 pm

Hey!

First.... Levi, I've always amazed of how do you keep your Litespeed MT bike so clean

Anyway, as for myself. I actually mothballed my Klein road bike until the weather get warmer >50*F

Until than she will sit there waiting. Hmm... I think I should do some dusting.

For now I get to spend more time with my audio.

Take care,
Buddy

It's easy to keep a bike clean if it just leans against a wall in the house.

Here's my bike from a ride last week in Smoky Mt NP.

Andy

Levi · « **Reply #246 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 01:31 am »

I don't know about you guys but I just like my stuff nice and clean. Bua ha ha ha

AB · « **Reply #247 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 01:46 am »

Quote from: rnhood on 23 Jan 2007, 12:39 am

Those are three darling mountain bikes there "AB".

Thanks. They are three of my favorite things.

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #248 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 02:46 am »

It is just too bad that there are not enough riding places for MTs and Roads in NYC. The issue that I find about biking in a large, metropolitan city, that says "we are bike friendly" but then decide to haul and ticket most people in a large, pacific mass ride...having to actually take Mass Transit or even DRIVE your bike to the destination to ride. I somehow feel that it defeats the purpose of riding to begin with.

I need to figure out a nice place or path, avoiding all these crazy nuts on the road that have either Mclaren or other nutty race idea in their blood with simply dangerous and pedestrian driving skills.

Any good nice paths towards Queens and Long Island that are not crowded with dumb drivers and thiefing teens?

PS: I miss Lawrence, KS, where my biking passions began as I was attending grad school.

Levi · « **Reply #249 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 03:46 am »

I agree with Paul. Long Island has some excellent trails. You should come with us 3 mos from now.

SET Man · « **Reply #250 on:** 23 Jan 2007, 04:48 am »

Quote from: Bemopti123 on 23 Jan 2007, 02:46 am

It is just too bad that there are not enough riding places for MTs and Roads in NYC. The issue that I find about biking in a large, metropolitan city, that says "we are bike friendly" but then decide to haul and ticket most people in a large, pacific mass ride...having to actually take Mass Transit or even DRIVE your bike to the destination to ride. I somehow feel that it defeats the purpose of riding to begin with.

I need to figure out a nice place or path, avoiding all these crazy nuts on the road that have either Mclaren or other nutty race idea in their blood with simply dangerous and pedestrian driving skills.

Any good nice paths towards Queens and Long Island that are not crowded with dumb drivers and thiefing teens?

PS: I miss Lawrence, KS, where my biking passions began as I was attending grad school.

Hey!

Totally agreed with you on that. And no I haven't seen or heard about any good bike path in Queens area.

Usually I would take subway with my road bike to the Central Park and do my ride there. I'm not big on riding bike on the street both in Queens or in the city. I just don't feel safe that way... you know there are lots of crazy drivers and not to mention those yellow cabs

But when I'm on street I would be very careful.

Hey! maybe you could dust off your bike and go riding together in Central Park with me and Levi sometime eh? And like Levi said there are great bike path in LI.... also trail for MT bike there too.

Well, maybe we could all go together.

Take care,
Buddy

maxwalrath · « **Reply #251 on:** 20 Mar 2007, 03:31 am »

I was planning to get a bike a little while ago, but haven't yet. Thanks for all the help so far, especially Canyoneagle and DoS. As may have been seen elsewhere around AC, I'm quitting my job soon, and part of my summer plans will likely (85-90%) involve 2 months in Bucks County PA, where there's lots of rolling hills with very few cars...so speed is now a little more of a priority.

If I was comfortable with a 700cc bike, here are the differences between the Boardwalk and the Bianchi Backstreet....based on expected performance, is it worth an extra $180 for the Backstreet? In case I end up going a different route, which components in particular should I be aware of and make certain I get a minimal level of quality? BTW, I'm not dead set on Bianchi...the local shop also has Marin and Specialized. (www.bicycletherapy.com)

Backstreet: Boardwalk:

Headset     VP AheadSet, 1-1/8" threadless VP AheadSet, 1-1/8" threadless
Handlebar     Bianchi alloy, riser Bianchi alloy, riser
Stem     Bianchi alloy, 10º Alloy, 10º
Brakes/Levers     Shimano mechanical disc brakes / Shimano levers Linear pull brakes / padded levers
Crankset     Sugino XD3000T, 28/38/48T Truvativ IsoFlow C 3.0, 28/38/48T
Bottom Bracket Cartridge Truvativ cartridge
Chain     KMC KMC
Cassette     Shimano, 11/32T 8spd SRAM, 11/32T 8spd
Pedals     Wellgo, resin Wellgo, resin
Wheels     Shimano disc hubs; WTB SX24 32h disc rims Bianchi alloy hubs; WTB DX23 32h rims
Tires     WTB Slickasaurus, 700x32C WTB All Terrainasaurus, 700x32C
Derailleurs, r/f Shimano Sora 8spd / Shimano 31.8mm SRAM SX5 8spd / Shimano C102 31.8mm
Shifters     Shimano Rapidfire R440 SRAM SX4 Trigger
Saddle     WTB Speed V Sport SE WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost     Bianchi alloy, 27.2mm Bianchi alloy, 27.2mm

The Milano looks like more fun for around town (and I am a little intimidated by the derailleurs...I feel like I'm often in the wrong gear, and the gear transitions aren't always as smooth as I think they should be

), but I'll probably be near some pretty wide open road for a good deal of the summer, so the 700 cc wheels are higher priority now.

ctviggen · « **Reply #252 on:** 20 Mar 2007, 01:18 pm »

About the only difference is disk brakes, and I'd personally rather have disk brakes, which I think are much better in the rain/wet. In fact, I'd love to have them on my racing bike.

beat · « **Reply #253 on:** 22 Mar 2007, 01:28 am »

Quote from: ctviggen on 20 Mar 2007, 01:18 pm

About the only difference is disk brakes, and I'd personally rather have disk brakes, which I think are much better in the rain/wet. In fact, I'd love to have them on my racing bike.

true that! I am building a custom singlespeed frame for myself right now with vintage oria tubing and lugs (which I am carving flames into.. heehee) it is definitely getting discs.

If I had to choose between those two Max I'd go for the sidestreet..bigger wheels, discs and a little cush in the forks is nice on the elbows. I'd definitely go that route.

peace and grease, Beat

maxwalrath · « **Reply #254 on:** 22 Mar 2007, 02:16 am »

Thanks! Out of curiosity, since I only cut and paste the info and don't actually understand it

which stat shows more cushion in the forks?

beat · « **Reply #255 on:** 22 Mar 2007, 09:10 pm »

Quote from: maxwalrath on 22 Mar 2007, 02:16 am

Thanks! Out of curiosity, since I only cut and paste the info and don't actually understand it which stat shows more cushion in the forks?

The pictures I pulled up on those two bikes showed a rigid fork on one and actual suspension fork on the other...didnt look like anything fancy though.

maxwalrath · « **Reply #256 on:** 29 Mar 2007, 03:31 am »

I made a trip to the bike store today. I like the advantages of disc brakes. There's a 29er geared towards street riding that will be in next week in my size. I think it's this one:

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=07Crosstrail&bikeTab=features

Anyone have any experience with 29ers? It sounds like the wheel size should make up for speed it loses due to tire width.

I'll give it a ride to see how it feels compared to the others I was looking at, then pull the trigger on one of them (finally).

Added.....how come 29ers weren't more popular in recent years? It seems like all the manufacturers are racing to introduce new 29er models to catch up with increased demand.

Folsom · « **Reply #257 on:** 29 Mar 2007, 06:36 am »

Dude just buy a cyclocross/touring bike and put big tires on it... The are the same sized wheel, but the 29er designed tires are just really bad for around town, very low efficiency. Plus MTB geometry sucks on the street.

I ride a 29er in the mountains and it is great. When I have to ride to the mountain... I have considered strapping it to my back and riding my fixed gear (road bike) to the mountain, then locking up my fixie while I ride in the mountains. Mine is a single speed but even with gears you are just beating yourself up for no reason, uncomfortable geometry and tires that absorb half of what you try to put down to the pavement.

beat · « **Reply #258 on:** 29 Mar 2007, 10:06 pm »

Hey Max,
The most important factor in any bike is fit..if you don't fit right or the geometry just doesnt agree with what you are trying to accomplish you wont ride the bike...Take it from me an aspiring custom frame guy. You need to have a competent guy set the bike up for you to fit you and you need to take a decent length test ride. With all those bikes you are looking at you are dealing with rigid alloy frames. You might want to look at some butted steel frames as well. Steel is back. The deal with 29ers is that it is a newish craze for mountain riding..it kinda makes sense if you think about it. Larger diameter wheels = go over stuff better. With that said, you might be happier going to a more indie type place or cruising ebay for some surly stuff or the like which can be had for cheap used.
http://listings.ebay.com/_W0QQsocmdZListingItemList?pfid=1847&gcs=1517&sacat=-100&reqtype=2&fcl=3&socmd=ListingItemList&from=R2&pagetype=2&socdpfcat=98083&pfmode=2&a14=34672&alist=a14
You might want to keep an eye on craigslist too or your local paper. Here is my latest fave for pedally dirt paths even though I have a > 4000 dollar ellsworth next to my many other bikes. As destroyer said regardings fixies, they are just efficient and feel great on the road so that is why I created this beast. When I got it it had mustache bars on it and it just threw my whole body off of the bike. I didnt like anything about the bike. The seat felt like crap though it is a new brooks (I know they need to break in but dang) and supposedly so comfy, the geometry of the bike was weird and I never felt at home on it. I tried different bars and stem and voila..me loves it. The seat I now understand. It is very comfy. Its like a hammock for your ass. I even like commuting to work on it which is over 20 miles round trip but I run over 80psi in the knobby tires.

rrgg, I give up, just right click the F'ed up pic above and cut and paste the http location from its properties. Oh wait, I can do that. here it is
http://home.comcast.net/~foundobjectresearch/P1010058.TIF

beat · « **Reply #259 on:** 29 Mar 2007, 10:30 pm »

I don't understand why it want to open with quicktime..is it just my computer or is it doing that for you guys too?