any cyclists/roadies? - Page 9

mosesbotbol · 07-01-2014, 08:58 PM

Road bike or nothing if you really want to do any riding. Bikes are like cars. Do you want to drive a Ferrari, or Range Rover? Range Rover can do a lot of things, but it's never going to ride like a Ferrari.

The energy loss, performance, handling, and responsiveness between a road bike and hybrid is like my example. I want every once of my energy being transmitted to the bike.

Chainsaw13 · 07-02-2014, 07:53 AM

A road bike is truly what I want, and will probably end up getting. I've been researching the cyclocross only for the fact that Michigan roads suck. I mean, 3rd world countries have better roads than us. I want to just be able to jump on the bike and leave from my house. I can get to some nicer roads, with minimal traffic, but it will mean having to navigate through some sketchy stuff first. I don't really like the idea of loading up the bike and drive somewhere, just to ride.

Chainsaw13 · 07-02-2014, 04:57 PM

Well, went by the local LBS after work, to talk to them about road vs cyclocross. Ended up coming home with a 2014 Specialized Secteur Triple. Also picked up a helmet, gloves and a few other goodies. Getting ready to take it out for a short spin.

Chainsaw13 · 07-02-2014, 06:13 PM

Inaugural ride of 7 miles. I thought cause of all my running, it might be easier from the start. Oh hell no! Thighs are burning a bit. Love it though, zipping along at a good clip. Now to hook up the Cateye 7.

Chainsaw13 · 07-02-2014, 06:21 PM

My bad, it's a Spec Secteur Compact, not the triple. I looked at quite a few models and test road a few. I really like this one the most and it fit my budget.

hammondc · 07-03-2014, 07:33 AM

Man, I guess I can't see the pics on my computer because I KNOW you would not talk about a new bike purchase without pics. Nah...that couldn't happen.

Chainsaw13 · 07-03-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Man, I guess I can't see the pics on my computer because I KNOW you would not talk about a new bike purchase without pics. Nah...that couldn't happen.

Lol! Here ya go.

mosesbotbol · 07-03-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Lol! Here ya go.

Enjoy it. Looks like you'll be able to adapt the bike as you gain fitness.

hammondc · 07-06-2014, 01:29 PM

Sweet Ride!

Chainsaw13 · 07-06-2014, 04:27 PM

Thanks guys. Just got back from an 11 mile ride. Did a slight adjustment to the seat height and set it back further a bit. Big difference in comfort. Didn't bother with the cycling shorts, and my bum feels ok (right now).

mosesbotbol · 07-06-2014, 08:47 PM

I'd never ride it without the full kit on; anything less is simply commuting.

hammondc · 07-07-2014, 09:46 AM

Bob- Did the bike dealer do a fitting for you?

Chainsaw13 · 07-07-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Bob- Did the bike dealer do a fitting for you?

Not as much as i expected. It was more just an eyeball of the seat height and call it good.

mosesbotbol · 07-07-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Not as much as i expected. It was more just an eyeball of the seat height and call it good.

Generally, that should be enough to get you going (along with the correct stem and handlebar sizes). You need to build a general level of fitness and core strength. Pay a bunch of money to say you stem needs to be here, and soon after you have more core strength and now the stem can be lower, etc...

Key right now is just get out riding, build some riding skill, try not to crash, and start adding the miles. Make sure to spend at least 10 minutes stretching after your rides. Leg muscles can tighten quick and lead to back problems...

Chainsaw13 · 07-07-2014, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Generally, that should be enough to get you going (along with the correct stem and handlebar sizes). You need to build a general level of fitness and core strength. Pay a bunch of money to say you stem needs to be here, and soon after you have more core strength and now the stem can be lower, etc...

Key right now is just get out riding, build some riding skill, try not to crash, and start adding the miles. Make sure to spend at least 10 minutes stretching after your rides. Leg muscles can tighten quick and lead to back problems...

That was the plan. Right now the rising is to supplement some of my running and just keep my current fitness level where it's at. I'm sure eventually I'll look at some competitive races and such.

mosesbotbol · 07-08-2014, 05:37 AM

If you can start doing some Pilates, Yoga or abs work, you'll have that stem down in no time and your speed will increase with a more aero position.

I've been riding at 6:00 AM while the air is nice and sun is not so powerful. Get it out of the way so I can smoke cigars and drink wine when I get home from work!

Chainsaw13 · 07-09-2014, 06:33 PM

Just did a 17 mile ride. Legs are jelly. Couple more rides like that and it's back to the shop for a tuneup. They told me to bring it back in between 50-100 miles, once everything had a chance to break in.

kgoings · 07-09-2014, 08:25 PM

Yea I get my rides in early in the morning...before its over 100 lol.

mosesbotbol · 07-10-2014, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Yea I get my rides in early in the morning...before its over 100 lol.

Same here; before work. Only problem is I don't stop sweating for an hour after my shower. Get out of the car like there was no AC. Tomorrow I will work from home, so no big deal if I don't cool down in time.

Chainsaw13 · 07-09-2014, 08:35 PM

I can't just get up that early, otherwise I would. Maybe Saturday.

07-01-2014, 08:58 PM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Road bike or nothing if you really want to do any riding. Bikes are like cars. Do you want to drive a Ferrari, or Range Rover? Range Rover can do a lot of things, but it's never going to ride like a Ferrari. The energy loss, performance, handling, and responsiveness between a road bike and hybrid is like my example. I want every once of my energy being transmitted to the bike. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-02-2014, 07:53 AM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? A road bike is truly what I want, and will probably end up getting. I've been researching the cyclocross only for the fact that Michigan roads suck. I mean, 3rd world countries have better roads than us. I want to just be able to jump on the bike and leave from my house. I can get to some nicer roads, with minimal traffic, but it will mean having to navigate through some sketchy stuff first. I don't really like the idea of loading up the bike and drive somewhere, just to ride. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-02-2014, 04:57 PM	#3
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Well, went by the local LBS after work, to talk to them about road vs cyclocross. Ended up coming home with a 2014 Specialized Secteur Triple. Also picked up a helmet, gloves and a few other goodies. Getting ready to take it out for a short spin. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-02-2014, 06:13 PM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Inaugural ride of 7 miles. I thought cause of all my running, it might be easier from the start. Oh hell no! Thighs are burning a bit. Love it though, zipping along at a good clip. Now to hook up the Cateye 7. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-02-2014, 06:21 PM	#5
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? My bad, it's a Spec Secteur Compact, not the triple. I looked at quite a few models and test road a few. I really like this one the most and it fit my budget. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-03-2014, 07:33 AM	#6
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,628 Trading: (17)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Man, I guess I can't see the pics on my computer because I KNOW you would not talk about a new bike purchase without pics. Nah...that couldn't happen.

07-06-2014, 01:29 PM	#9
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,628 Trading: (17)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Sweet Ride!

07-06-2014, 04:27 PM	#10
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Thanks guys. Just got back from an 11 mile ride. Did a slight adjustment to the seat height and set it back further a bit. Big difference in comfort. Didn't bother with the cycling shorts, and my bum feels ok (right now). __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-06-2014, 08:47 PM	#11
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? I'd never ride it without the full kit on; anything less is simply commuting. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-07-2014, 09:46 AM	#12
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,628 Trading: (17)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Bob- Did the bike dealer do a fitting for you?

07-08-2014, 05:37 AM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? If you can start doing some Pilates, Yoga or abs work, you'll have that stem down in no time and your speed will increase with a more aero position. I've been riding at 6:00 AM while the air is nice and sun is not so powerful. Get it out of the way so I can smoke cigars and drink wine when I get home from work! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-09-2014, 06:33 PM	#17
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Just did a 17 mile ride. Legs are jelly. Couple more rides like that and it's back to the shop for a tuneup. They told me to bring it back in between 50-100 miles, once everything had a chance to break in. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-09-2014, 08:25 PM	#18
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Yea I get my rides in early in the morning...before its over 100 lol. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

07-09-2014, 08:35 PM	#20
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,272 Trading: (96)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? I can't just get up that early, otherwise I would. Maybe Saturday. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.