any cyclists/roadies?

Installed my Speedplay Zero's yesterday. Did a quick ride around the neighborhood, and they felt great. Bike goes in tomorrow for an annual tuneup (still not completely up to speed on annual maintenance, but can do enough to keep it riding well through the year), so I won't be able to get a good ride in for a few days. Will probably schedule a tri bike fitting when I bring the road bike in.

Update...went for a nice ride on Tuesday. Definitely like the Speedplay pedals more than I did the SPD-SLs I used to ride with.

And...







had a fitting for a tri bike last night. Tried both the Fuji and the Kestrel. Just couldn't do the Fuji. It's sexier than the Kestrel, but they couldn't get the reach and stem to work for me in a comfortable position. When the fitter had me on the Kestrel (after the Fuji), he said I looked more comfortable, and I did actually feel more comfortable, too. He said that I was in a good riding position naturally on the Kestrel. It doesn't hurt that it was cheaper, either. LOL The Fuji ran SRAM components, and the Kestrel has Shimano 105s. Looking forward to gettting it home tonight, and hopefully out for a ride soon.

[mosesbotbol]

Here's a good cleaning tip:

Buy a single speed hub with no rim and put that on bike when it's time to clean. It makes getting around the rear triangle a breeze and speeds up cleaning the chain.

[E.J.]

Our kits are shipping for the MS150. It is actually the first kit I'll ever sport, never actually had one. We have two jerseys, not sure if they will just be 2 of the same or different, this was just a sneak peek of what is shipping. My mother has lived with MS for the better part of 45 years, thought I better ride one of these.....

Originally Posted by E.J.

Our kits are shipping for the MS150. It is actually the first kit I'll ever sport, never actually had one. We have two jerseys, not sure if they will just be 2 of the same or different, this was just a sneak peek of what is shipping. My mother has lived with MS for the better part of 45 years, thought I better ride one of these.....

Good for you, EJ!

And I just realized that I haven't posted a pic of the new ride yet. Been loving riding it so far. Very light and responsive. Much more comfortable than the road bike was, which I'm keeping as a trainer/recreational riding bike. I think I should probably take the roadie in and get it formally fitted at some point.

Here's the new baby the day I brought her home. Reflectors were removed shortly after. LOL

[mosesbotbol]

Odd looking saddle. Is that Tri specific?

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Odd looking saddle. Is that Tri specific?

Kinda. They make road ones, too (which I do have on my road bike).

This is what it is. An Adamo.

[363]

My Goodness, this forum just gets better and better!

I go through phases of hyper focusing on something and cycling was my last hobby and i guess still kinda is. It's hard to devote time to it now that I have a 1 year old and a wife that works a lot of nights and weekends. But after seeing this I wanna get my road bike put back together and get the trailer my uncle gave me hooked up to my fixed speed so I can take my daughter up to play by the lake. I get exercise/ride-time plus get to take my girl places, it seems a win win in my book.

[Jefft72]

The wife and I have started training on a stationary bike in preparation for a 2 day 170mile charity ride in October. Within the next few weeks I am planning on getting out on the road for some short (30m) group rides and see how that goes.

I have a mountain bike that I have had for years and plan to get some semi slicks tires to replace the knobbies. The whole idea of that long of a ride is very daunting, but we have a goal and what seems like a good lead time to prepare for it.

[mosesbotbol]

I'd consider getting a racing or touring bike if you plan to ride that kind of mileage. You lose a lot of energy riding a mountain bike like that.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I'd consider getting a racing or touring bike if you plan to ride that kind of mileage. You lose a lot of energy riding a mountain bike like that.

X 2....that is a lot of miles in 2 days on a MB....even with slicks.

Honestly, that is a lot of miles in 2 days for most people, even on a road bike. If you don't want to purchase new bikes, train for the entire time on the MB, trainer ect and then rent roadies for the ride, that may be an option?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by E.J.

X 2....that is a lot of miles in 2 days on a MB....even with slicks.

Honestly, that is a lot of miles in 2 days for most people, even on a road bike. If you don't want to purchase new bikes, train for the entire time on the MB, trainer ect and then rent roadies for the ride, that may be an option?

He's going to need some miles on a road bike before attempting a ride like that. The altered riding position will be too much without some saddle time.

[PeteSB75]

How much of a difference does it make, going from a MB to a road or touring bike? I'm riding a Specialized Crosstrail Sport with road slicks right now. This is only my second season riding, but doing pretty good getting into slightly longer distances. Doing a 50mi ride on Sunday. Would getting a road bike be worth the money?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Would getting a road bike be worth the money?

Think of bikes like cars. If going from point A to B quickly & efficiently is of concern, would you rather do it in a sports car or pickup truck?

The efficiency between a road bike and mountain bike is huge. Take a road bike out for a spin and you'll immediately feel the difference.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

He's going to need some miles on a road bike before attempting a ride like that. The altered riding position will be too much without some saddle time.

Agreed....but in the end, it still would be a better alternative. Riding position be damned.... Though the position change would be significant, it would still be the better option IMO for that long a ride, even if getting on one for the first time ever.

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

How much of a difference does it make, going from a MB to a road or touring bike? I'm riding a Specialized Crosstrail Sport with road slicks right now. This is only my second season riding, but doing pretty good getting into slightly longer distances. Doing a 50mi ride on Sunday. Would getting a road bike be worth the money?

Night and day, MTB to Roadie... REALLY enjoy doing long supported rides with both & really don't have a favorite. Have even taking the MB on the work commute on occasion, but in the end, besides both being bikes, IMO, two different animals. I cannot speak to the touring cross-sport bikes, I have never even been on one.....

[Jefft72]

The wife and I were kind of worried that the situation that you described might come up (MTB used for long distance road).

The ideas for road bikes are on my mind and I will certainly hit you guys up with questions when they come up. Having someone with more experience as a sounding board is invaluable.

[mosesbotbol]

Saddle is important for sure, but the padding on the saddle is not really. It's the shape of the saddle that works for you which is the most important. My saddle is hard as can be, yet very comfortable. Most riders don't get much time with a variety of saddles. Heck the one I have been using for the last 10+ years may not even be the most ideal for me, but I would not know...

I use to have the style with the center cut out, but it did not do much for me.

[hammondc]

In the market again for a roadie. Going to sell the MTB. What do you guys suggest in the $1k range?

[hammondc]

Brought home my first roadie. Bought a 2006 Trek 5200 off a friend.only about 300 miles on it. Had Bike World here clean it up and tune it up. Sure is freaking fast.