any cyclists/roadies? - Page 6

mosesbotbol · 08-24-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Looks pretty fast, small frame considering how stacked and turned up the stem is. Is the drop where you want?

hammondc · 08-24-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Looks pretty fast, small frame considering how stacked and turned up the stem is. Is the drop where you want?

Close enough for now. I drop the saddle a good bit as it was way high. After a few months, I may go have it fitted at a shop.

mosesbotbol · 08-25-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Close enough for now. I drop the saddle a good bit as it was way high. After a few months, I may go have it fitted at a shop.

With a dropped saddle height, that bike looks like it'll be more comfortable. Read up on bike geometry and general guidelines for fit. Get the set back of the saddle and saddle height is the most important. From there, it's basically how far out should the handlebars be and how low can they go where you are still stable. Unless you are super skinny and flexible, the drop won't be much.

hammondc · 08-25-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

With a dropped saddle height, that bike looks like it'll be more comfortable. Read up on bike geometry and general guidelines for fit. Get the set back of the saddle and saddle height is the most important. From there, it's basically how far out should the handlebars be and how low can they go where you are still stable. Unless you are super skinny and flexible, the drop won't be much.

Yeah...it is pretty comfortable right now. I can tell you after today that 35mph is a HELLUVA lot faster on a bike than in a car.

mosesbotbol · 08-24-2013, 10:19 AM

Speaking of road bikes, I recently bought a set of Campagnolo Zonda 2-Way fit wheels with Hutchinson Fusion 3 tubeless wheels. Tubeless is the way to go! The handling and cornering is amazing, not to mention how supple the ride is. I thought my old Campy wheels with Michelin Pro Race 3's were great...

RWhisenand · 08-24-2013, 10:28 AM

Nice looking Trek Chip!

I'm not a road-y, for awhile though I was into MTB-ing. However this past year my wife got into road biking. She has a Specialized right now, but got interested in building her own bike for next year, winter project. I picked up a frame for her for her birthday, and she is shopping component packages. Be forewarned I might be in this thread for some help!

mosesbotbol · 08-24-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

Nice looking Trek Chip!

I'm not a road-y, for awhile though I was into MTB-ing. However this past year my wife got into road biking. She has a Specialized right now, but got interested in building her own bike for next year, winter project. I picked up a frame for her for her birthday, and she is shopping component packages. Be forewarned I might be in this thread for some help!

Go with Campagnolo

RWhisenand · 08-24-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Go with Campagnolo

Thanks Moses! I'll pass one your advice, I know she has been taking measurements on the frame to start her process. I have also heard some interest from her on Campagnolo.

big pete · 08-25-2013, 01:30 AM

I need to dust off my Caad 9 and start riding again. Had my second knee surgery on my left knee 5 months ago and have to find another source of exercise since my doc said I should give up basketball

E.J. · 08-26-2013, 08:24 AM

Jeff, did you and your wife end up doing that ride? How'd it go?

Congrats on the new ride, Chip!

I've posted this photo elsewhere, but it's after some miles around the Park City area this Summer. The wife and I stopped for a recovery beverage(or 2) before finishing off the last few miles.

Bikes back in the racks, waiting for a short ride home...

Seems like I have not put the miles in this year.... Guess I have 2 more good weather months to ride...

4WheelVFR · 08-26-2013, 08:26 AM

Just had a good friend of mine finish his second Bike the US for MS ride. I wish I had the opportunity to do that ride. First, it's for a great cause, and secondly, to see the US by bike would be awesome.

Malakai · 08-26-2013, 02:56 PM

Been too long since I went out for a ride. Dusted my Giant off last night and got her ready for a ride this afternoon. Will post a pic if I remember when I get out of work before my ride. Can't wait to get back out on the road.

RWhisenand · 09-07-2013, 10:53 AM

My wife decided to go with the Campangolo. We just opened the first box of components she ordered yesterday, the stuff looks amazing! The quality and craftsmanship is jaw dropping. I'm tring to talk her into some macro shots before we start putting on the components.

gnbikes · 09-07-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

My wife decided to go with the Campangolo. We just opened the first box of components she ordered yesterday, the stuff looks amazing! The quality and craftsmanship is jaw dropping. I'm tring to talk her into some macro shots before we start putting on the components.

I just got an 80th aniversary group and wheel set. Beautiful doesn't come close. I have not decided what frame to put it on yet...
Garry N

mosesbotbol · 09-08-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gnbikes

I just got an 80th aniversary group and wheel set. Beautiful doesn't come close. I have not decided what frame to put it on yet...
Garry N

Wow, I'd put on a DeRosa, Pegoretti, Casati, or Cinelli... What are rims for the grouppo? Something Italian that is actually made in Italy.

gnbikes · 09-08-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Wow, I'd put on a DeRosa, Pegoretti, Casati, or Cinelli... What are rims for the grouppo? Something Italian that is actually made in Italy.

Leaning heavily towards a Raleigh Revineo frame. I work for Raleigh America, so it seems like the right thing to do. My stable is full of Italian steel and several steel customs. All equipped with Campagnolo of some kind or other. So added some carbon fiber to the diet is in order.
The wheels for the 80th group are either all carbon Bora or the same with an aluminum brake track. I got the later.
G-

mosesbotbol · 09-08-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

My wife decided to go with the Campangolo. We just opened the first box of components she ordered yesterday, the stuff looks amazing! The quality and craftsmanship is jaw dropping. I'm tring to talk her into some macro shots before we start putting on the components.

Which grouppo did she buy? Good for her and welcome to the Campy family.

RWhisenand · 09-08-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Which grouppo did she buy? Good for her and welcome to the Campy family.

Chorus. Still pretty new at this game, but so far a fun project.

Edit, here is a shot of the rear derailure box.

mosesbotbol · 09-08-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

Chorus. Still pretty new at this game, but so far a fun project.

Edit, here is a shot of the rear derailure box.

Wow, she's going first class! Chorus is great stuff and she'll get a decade plus out of no problem. Is she getting Campy wheels? I love them; very strong and reliable. I am 200 lbs and I haven't really ever had to true my Sirocco's and Zonda G3 2-Way's seem just as strong. I am digging tubeless tires.

hammondc · 03-07-2014, 08:12 AM

Woooooo!!!! Starting to get warm. Who's ready to roll? I got in a fast 18 miles last weekend.

Any projects at hand? I am kinda looking for a decent condition Bridgestone RB-1 to refurb/upfit for a project.

Also going to rechain my bike this weekend.

08-24-2013, 10:19 AM	#5
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08-24-2013, 10:28 AM	#6
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Nice looking Trek Chip! I'm not a road-y, for awhile though I was into MTB-ing. However this past year my wife got into road biking. She has a Specialized right now, but got interested in building her own bike for next year, winter project. I picked up a frame for her for her birthday, and she is shopping component packages. Be forewarned I might be in this thread for some help! __________________ No function well beer without.

08-25-2013, 01:30 AM	#9
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? I need to dust off my Caad 9 and start riding again. Had my second knee surgery on my left knee 5 months ago and have to find another source of exercise since my doc said I should give up basketball

08-26-2013, 08:24 AM	#10
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Jeff, did you and your wife end up doing that ride? How'd it go? Congrats on the new ride, Chip! I've posted this photo elsewhere, but it's after some miles around the Park City area this Summer. The wife and I stopped for a recovery beverage(or 2) before finishing off the last few miles. Bikes back in the racks, waiting for a short ride home... Seems like I have not put the miles in this year.... Guess I have 2 more good weather months to ride...

08-26-2013, 08:26 AM	#11
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Just had a good friend of mine finish his second Bike the US for MS ride. I wish I had the opportunity to do that ride. First, it's for a great cause, and secondly, to see the US by bike would be awesome.

08-26-2013, 02:56 PM	#12
Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 795 Trading: (34)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Been too long since I went out for a ride. Dusted my Giant off last night and got her ready for a ride this afternoon. Will post a pic if I remember when I get out of work before my ride. Can't wait to get back out on the road. __________________

09-07-2013, 10:53 AM	#13
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? My wife decided to go with the Campangolo. We just opened the first box of components she ordered yesterday, the stuff looks amazing! The quality and craftsmanship is jaw dropping. I'm tring to talk her into some macro shots before we start putting on the components. __________________ No function well beer without.

03-07-2014, 08:12 AM	#20
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: any cyclists/roadies? Woooooo!!!! Starting to get warm. Who's ready to roll? I got in a fast 18 miles last weekend. Any projects at hand? I am kinda looking for a decent condition Bridgestone RB-1 to refurb/upfit for a project. Also going to rechain my bike this weekend.