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Post by drstrange on Apr 12, 2015 7:56:37 GMT -6
any cycling supporters around here?
despite the (hopefully past) doping issues, I love watching cycling (actually just following the "Hell of the North", Paris-Roubaix)
somehow it's one of my completely perverted enjoyments, sitting in front of TV, with a cold beer & some snacks at hand, watching athletes having to slaving away ....
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Post by bentin on Apr 14, 2015 13:50:34 GMT -6
Used to be a big fan, back in the Indurain days. I mainly just didn't want to see that douche, LeMond, win anything. It still pisses me off that he got the last word with Armstrong. They both cheated, but only one got caught.
I need someone good to cheer for, the Schlecks were promising until descents showed how pathetic they both were. I've enjoyed the cobbles and Italy more recently than TdF too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 0:36:09 GMT -6
Big Mig!
Started mountain biking in '88 or so and discovered road bikes not long after. Dabbled in racing on and off for a long time. The last 3 years are the first "cycling free" years of my life since age 17 (if you don't count BMX). I'm burnt out on doing it though and the area of California I live in is full of orthodontists on $10k carbon wonderbikes. The thrill is gone for the most part.
Watching it is still fun though and I try to catch it when I can. Most of the non TdF European "classics" are indeed more fun to watch than the big show every summer.
As far as doping/cheating, cycling has been dirty since the beginning so I honestly don't care. I don't think the doping aspect is great or anything but anyone who thinks there was a "clean" era at some point is deluding themselves, unless you count the days when guys loaded on amphetamines and coffee would stop for a smoke as clean.
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Post by dugafola on Apr 17, 2015 15:51:24 GMT -6
avid cyclist here. race cyclocross in the fall and ride pretty much year round mtb/road/cx. i have a thing for steal bikes.
i definitely look forward to the spring classics every year and am bummed they are basically over. i was pulling for Stybar all the way!
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Post by bentin on Apr 17, 2015 16:11:25 GMT -6
Someone said steel?   Somehow how I don't have a good pic of my old Coppi:  |
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Post by dugafola on Apr 20, 2015 16:27:47 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 20, 2015 16:32:49 GMT -6
Awesome, dig the Caletti!
Are those 785 levers?
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Post by dugafola on Apr 21, 2015 10:09:59 GMT -6
ultegra 6800 11spd with TRP Hy/Rd brakes.
pretty good setup over the past 2 year. hope to get into some full hydro at some point this year.
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Post by nate001 on Jun 1, 2016 8:35:15 GMT -6
Just started biking to work a little bit and I need some suggestions on bike shorts. I don't want lycra/spandex. I do want Made in USA. Looked at options from Mission Workshop (http://missionworkshop.com/products/apparel/traverse-xc-short.php) and chrome industries (http://www.chromeindustries.com/battery-work-short) that seem OK.
Any other suggestions? Are there any shorts similar to the ones listed above with padding?
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Post by bentin on Jun 1, 2016 8:50:08 GMT -6
Just started biking to work a little bit and I need some suggestions on bike shorts. I don't want lycra/spandex. I do want Made in USA. Looked at options from Mission Workshop (http://missionworkshop.com/products/apparel/traverse-xc-short.php) and chrome industries (http://www.chromeindustries.com/battery-work-short) that seem OK. Any other suggestions? Are there any shorts similar to the ones listed above with padding? If I'm commuting or mountain biking longer rides, I wear shorts over bib cycling shorts. Swrve makes some good shorts too, as does Kuhl for cycling. I don't really like a very padded chamois, but something like a Brooks saddle can keep you from needing one at all. The primary advantage of wearing cycling shorts with over shorts is that the things you want to stay put will stay put. Loose shorts with a chamois tend to move around too much. One other note, new cyclists tend to go for bigger, wider and cushier saddles, when a smaller, simpler one is likely the right answer for comfort and a more natural pedal stroke. |
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Post by nate001 on Jun 1, 2016 11:54:13 GMT -6
Just started biking to work a little bit and I need some suggestions on bike shorts. I don't want lycra/spandex. I do want Made in USA. Looked at options from Mission Workshop (http://missionworkshop.com/products/apparel/traverse-xc-short.php) and chrome industries (http://www.chromeindustries.com/battery-work-short) that seem OK. Any other suggestions? Are there any shorts similar to the ones listed above with padding? If I'm commuting or mountain biking longer rides, I wear shorts over bib cycling shorts. Swrve makes some good shorts too, as does Kuhl for cycling. I don't really like a very padded chamois, but something like a Brooks saddle can keep you from needing one at all. The primary advantage of wearing cycling shorts with over shorts is that the things you want to stay put will stay put. Loose shorts with a chamois tend to move around too much. One other note, new cyclists tend to go for bigger, wider and cushier saddles, when a smaller, simpler one is likely the right answer for comfort and a more natural pedal stroke. Thanks bentin . Good point on loose shorts with chamois. I looked at swrve as well as parker dusseau and kitsbow (I'm OK with made in Canada). Most of the intriguing stuff is out of stock in my size. I'll get around to buying something sooner or later. For 11 miles each way, my mesh champion shorts aren't really fitting the bill at this point. BTW, found this site for MiUSA bike gear: joecruz.wordpress.com/usa-made-cycling-gear/ |
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Post by bentin on Jun 1, 2016 12:34:17 GMT -6
BetaBrand has a few acceptable answers, as does Outlier, at least for over shorts. Giro makes a pretty good, US made liner too.
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Post by kkozel on Jun 1, 2016 12:54:19 GMT -6
Taylor Stitch/Mission Loch short? I was looking at the traverse xc short myself along with the kitsbow, but gonna see how the TS/Mission short comes before making another decision. I tend to wear a liner or cycling shorts, then pull on baggies above it. I have one pair with a built in liner, and i suggest not going that route.
I have also worn myles and olivers shorts with a liner under it for commuting.
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Post by nate001 on Jun 1, 2016 19:41:58 GMT -6
Pulled the trigger on the mission workshop traverse Xc shorts. Asked customer service about sizing and it turns out they do have my size in stock. Pretty expensive, but looks like they'll last. I dropped a pretty big hint to my wife for a liner from ibex for an upcoming anniversary or Father's Day present. Less expensive than comparable brands, MiUSA and I think the merino should keep the swamp ass at bay. I'll report back.
its unclear if the giro liners are still made in USA. No mention of where they are made on the website, which usually means Asia.
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Post by nate001 on Jun 7, 2016 9:01:26 GMT -6
Got the traverse shorts. They seem great, but they are too small for me. I'll see if I can get an exchange, but the size I need is out of stock on their website. The fabric is very lightweight and the cut is nicely fitted. If these don't work out...don't know. Might either go with kitsbow or just wait for a bit. Maybe get the loch short from mission workshop once that is re-released. Damn my MiUSA (or MiCanada) compulsion. It makes everything more difficult.
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Post by bentin on Jun 7, 2016 9:11:51 GMT -6
Yeah, for actual cycling, I skip my MiUSA thing and use almost entirely Italian and Swiss stuff, with some pre-China Rapha stuff when it was still Made in the UK.
I have a few Giro MiUSA things that are pretty good, but most of the others I've tried leave a lot to be desired. Vermarc supposedly makes a few things here and Giordana too, in fact my Giordana Sport bibs are MiUSA and nearly as good as my Assos or Raphas.
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Post by kkozel on Jun 13, 2016 9:16:56 GMT -6
You steel bike riders know anything about vassago?
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Post by bentin on Jun 13, 2016 9:20:26 GMT -6
You steel bike riders know anything about vassago? They were pretty popular until the owner went nuts. Lighter, fancier than a Surly, probably reasonably comparable to a Surly or Jamis. |
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Post by kkozel on Jun 13, 2016 12:26:13 GMT -6
From what i can tell new ownership now, I'm eyeing the verhauen, its pretty spot on with what I'm looking for.
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Post by bentin on Jun 13, 2016 12:41:32 GMT -6
Not a bad deal, those appear to be standard Paragon dropouts, so swapping out and spares should be easy. I have them and love them.
If the geometry works, nothing not to like.
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Post by drewcandraw on Jun 20, 2016 11:23:49 GMT -6
bentin might be too hispta for ya, but have you seen squidbikes out of Sacramento, Ca....cx bikes with the lets paint it whatever you want colors. Debating on picking up the Merlin Cycles Cx bike but I go back n forth with a S or M frame. Or if I should buy a Hunter or Lobster frame to just make my own. No racing just gravel/light trails with full shimano 105s, any thoughts?
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Post by bentin on Jun 20, 2016 11:49:45 GMT -6
bentin might be too hispta for ya, but have you seen squidbikes out of Sacramento, Ca....cx bikes with the lets paint it whatever you want colors. Debating on picking up the Merlin Cycles Cx bike but I go back n forth with a S or M frame. Or if I should buy a Hunter or Lobster frame to just make my own. No racing just gravel/light trails with full shimano 105s, any thoughts? Buy whatever leaves you with enough pocket change to get the other components sorted the way you really want. And beer money, gotta have a surplus of beer money. I've had steel, aluminum, ti and carbon frames and off the rack and custom. They're all bikes that ride like bikes. Expensive is fun and so is cheap. I've honestly ridden my $325 Schwinn Madison more than my full custom roady recently. Not saying you shouldn't buy a cool bike, but don't get worried about the latest and greatest. I like my builder, I'll probably get a few more frames from him, but I want an off the shelf long travel 29er next. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2016 12:51:25 GMT -6
I've had a fair mix of bikes, but pared down to one 7 y/o redline 9-2-5 since living in Chicago. My riding is much less varied here than it was in other states so now simple, comfortable, and semi-ugly (theft deterrent) won out for my around town transportation.
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Post by drewcandraw on Jun 20, 2016 15:36:33 GMT -6
i had 3 bicycles before one for hipster tarck bike, my too small focus mares cx and my now gone redline monocog. I think i just want one bike to save room in the garage.
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Post by bentin on Jun 20, 2016 15:43:01 GMT -6
Cx or hardtail 29er should cover everything. Fit is king.
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