The Bicycle Thread

[sosly]

Thanks guys! I hope to ride again soon!

Which saddle are you using, Fozzy? Most saddles will hurt the first couple times.

And that's weird cus my friends have used Gatorskins before and have zero problems. My bike has cheap, but decent - Vittoria Rubinos. I also like Specialized Armadillos. But $40 a tire were too much for my budget

 

[lil black jean jacket]

I have a Soma Everwear on the back and an Ultra Gator skin on the front. I heard thickslicks are pretty dope too.

 

[kdawg]

My summer bike has Michelin Pro Optimum and my winter bike has 32c Marathon Racer front and back. Haven't had either off other than for changing them when they wore out. The winter knes are a little heavy as they gave a thick protective belt but they're great for the winter - a slight tread so I can go on muddy paths but still roll nicely. Expensive but worth it.

Saddles are a really personal thing. For longer rides you need a decent pair of shorts and then just find a saddle that suits. I like Specialized BG saddles - got the same one on all my bikes. It's worth buying some used one on eBay - if you don't like it you can sell it for about what you paid so you won't lose out. Some places have loaner saddles too to let you try.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

I have Continental GP4000S on my road bike. I've had flats on them but not as many as i thought i would have. My first set which lasted about 4,000 miles i had about five flats total. Tires are amazing, tons of grip.

 

[rude boy stylis]

I just put a liner inside my road tires and no flats whatsoever.

 

[lil black jean jacket]

I just put a liner inside my road tires and no flats whatsoever.

info?

 

[rude boy stylis]

Mr Tuffy tire liner $16 from performance bikes. I live in AZ where there plenty of road debris and cactus spikes, everyone puts these, between your tube and your tires inner lining. There's lighter ones if u like but it'll cost more.

 

[shloob]

I've been lurking this thread and have definitely decided that a bike is the new deal for me.
Now check this lil situation out;
My college (UofL) offers a $400 voucher for students after we fill out a survey and opt out of a car parking pass for the year. And im definitely trying to get that since my twin (... @2forwOyNE) has a parking pass for his car.
I see the thin, lightweight, thin tire cool looking bikes and figured that'd be perfect for someone like me going from home to campus.
$400 might not get me exactly what i want but its a start.
Help me out? Pls guise

 

[DonRafa]

what kind of bike are you looking for? road bike, fixed gear, hybrid....etc

 

[shloob]

You gotta get one Rice! dat stiffness

DonRafa i like these two a lot. Any suggestions on that?

 

[calibeebee]

I need a road bike FAST..

I don't wanna get something expensive right now.

I'm only going to spend 200 or less just to see how much I use it and how much I actually like riding.

With that price point my options or limited and I'm not expecting anything impressive.

I'll be doing around 13-15 miles a week on it, just to class.

Check craigslist. Should find hundreds of road bikes in that range. Or you could go to Walmart and cop one on the low

 

[roc07]

Day of Tour De Bronx.

 

[sosly]

shloob, looks like you're opting for a single speed or fixed gear? Just do what dn590 did earlier in the thread and pick up a bike from bikesdirect. If not there is CL too! Good luck

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm

 

[lil black jean jacket]

^I would follow what sosly said, @shloob

DonRafa i like these two a lot. Any suggestions on that?

Both of those bikes would most likely cost you a lot.

 

[pianoman52]

what do you call those lights on the wheels that flash to make a pattern when the wheel is turning? i'm trying to gift my niece.

 

[lil black jean jacket]

what do you call those lights on the wheels that flash to make a pattern when the wheel is turning? i'm trying to gift my niece.

The rim lights that go into the spokes?

 

[sosly]

^ You can probably find some at Target or Walmart for like $10-20, pianoman. http://www.walmart.com/search/searc...e+Wheel&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0

Some hardcore looking ones:
Amazon product ASIN B007FLHW3K
http://www.hokeyspokes.com/



Also I was looking it up, and wow at these: http://revolights.com/pages/store lol, $400 for a wheel set, crazy!

 

[lil black jean jacket]

cool weather today, perfect day to ride



bought these on the bay the other day, will report back with some results . .

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[jrdnsrnss]

cool weather today, perfect day to ride



bought these on the bay the other day, will report back with some results . .

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Do you ride with cycling shorts with a chamois underneath whatever pants/shorts you wear?

 

[ayotayo]

Anyone know of any black friday/cyber monday sales?

Trying to buy my sis her first road bike and upgrade my own.

 

[lil black jean jacket]

Do you ride with cycling shorts with a chamois underneath whatever pants/shorts you wear?

I usually use the cycling shorts if I'm riding by myself.

 

[sosly]

I commend you for that, Rice. Last time I wore cycling shorts + padding, :x saddle rash all underneath my crotch. Skin was all peeling and yellow, looking like 2nd degree burns :x Couldn't sit the same way for a month and tryna use the bathroom was :x

 

[jrdnsrnss]

I commend you for that, Rice. Last time I wore cycling shorts + padding, :x saddle rash all underneath my crotch. Skin was all peeling and yellow, looking like 2nd degree burns :x Couldn't sit the same way for a month and tryna use the bathroom was :x

Really? Should be the exact opposite. Were you wearing underwear and then the padded shorts? I've heard of people still wearing boxers under their padded shorts which kind of defeats the purpose since you'll get mad chafing.

 

[rude boy stylis]

Commando x buttr x chamois/padding is the way to go. Especially for long miles.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Commando x buttr x chamois/padding is the way to go. Especially for long miles.

That's the way i do it, really the only way. I've done 100+ mile rides and several rides 50+ miles with no issues.