Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

Dominique · 09-17-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I just got the bike of my dreams as an early birthday present! 2009 Electra Rat Fink.

I love these rims/ wheels with color. My s/o's new bicycle has colored *rims*....Now, I look at that long chain and how low that sits to the ground, do you ride it like a recumbant bike? It's like nothing I have ever seen! Making me like it even more. Have you been out on it yet Drew?

atomiczombie · 09-26-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

I love these rims/ wheels with color. My s/o's new bicycle has colored *rims*....Now, I look at that long chain and how low that sits to the ground, do you ride it like a recumbant bike? It's like nothing I have ever seen! Making me like it even more. Have you been out on it yet Drew?

Yes ma'am I have been riding it quite a bit actually. You sit on it like you would a chopper motorcycle, if that helps. It's got ape hanger handlebars that are about shoulder-height. The crank is forward, so you can sit low to the ground but still it doesn't feel cramped to pedal. It's got a shimano nexus 3-speed rear hub, and the gearing is just fine for me. I mostly stay in second. 1st gear is only for hill climbing (and theres not hills around here), and 3rd is if I really want to go fast. It's an absolute blast to ride and I love it.

09-29-2011, 05:54 PM

Woot! Finally, after a month of being a seriously hacked-off hermit and hiding under the duvet, I've managed to get off my arse and on my bike to do a couple of rides of 10 or above miles.

We're having a lovely Indian Summer here this week, it's sunny, warm and folks are smiling. I had decided that yesterday would be my first ride back after my errrrm 'sabbatical' and arranged to meet one of last years classmates, Marc, at the top of his road (a 3mile ride for me to get there) and we'd tootle off along the seafront (NCR 62) until we wanted to turn back. We had a tail wind. We turned back at Fleetwood golf course into a vaguely evil headwind. T'was quite a tough journey back and by the time I hit town for coffee with The Fag Father I was a breathless, sweaty mess. T'was a good ride!

I aim to get another 10+ in tomorrow too as I go for surgery on Saturday. Nothing too big, only an overnighter, but will have me off my bike for a fortnight; for transport trips as well as leisure.

I wanted to share this with you. I wish I'd made it longer as the evening light was lovely.

Turn the volume off if you wanna watch it - all you can here is wind.

Coming back the sunset was wonderful, sadly my pictures don't reflect how fab it was.

SF_Boi · 09-30-2011, 09:33 PM

I just got back from Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake area, what a fantastic time! The weather was great, the trails were out of this world, good food and good beer! My legs feel like lead, my back is killing me, I have a crazy tan lines, but I have a big smile on my face. Hope everyone is doing well.

SF_Boi · 10-04-2011, 09:41 PM

Well, I picked up the S17B saddle....OMG! What a beauty! On my first day, I went out on a 27 mile ride, I was sliding a bit but it was doable. The next day I went on a 42 mile ride, I could feel the saddle softening and loosening up and the sliding stopped. I'm very happy with this little investment. I can't wait for the coming weekend.

atomiczombie · 10-04-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SF_Boi

Well, I picked up the S17B saddle....OMG! What a beauty! On my first day, I went out on a 27 mile ride, I was sliding a bit but it was doable. The next day I went on a 42 mile ride, I could feel the saddle softening and loosening up and the sliding stopped. I'm very happy with this little investment. I can't wait for the coming weekend.

Wish I could afford a Brooks saddle for my Rat Fink. If I could, I would get a B67. Damn, they are pricey!

lettertodaddy · 10-04-2011, 10:27 PM

I bought a Brooks B67 S Aged saddle for my Batavus Fryslan (dutch bike) and while I love it, it is squeaky as all get out! It starts to squeak for no apparent reason, and just like that the squeaking will go away for awhile.

The Aged saddles have been pre-treated, so there's next to no break-in period. My saddle was comfortable from the first day.

I don't know if I'll get one for my road bike. I need to spend a little more time with it to see if that's what I need.

DapperButch · 10-05-2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SF_Boi

Well, I picked up the S17B saddle....OMG! What a beauty! On my first day, I went out on a 27 mile ride, I was sliding a bit but it was doable. The next day I went on a 42 mile ride, I could feel the saddle softening and loosening up and the sliding stopped. I'm very happy with this little investment. I can't wait for the coming weekend.

Is this the B17 S Select?

SF_Boi · 10-08-2011, 02:30 PM

Yes, I transposed the letters again, sorry. I just got back from a ride about an hour ago. What a wonderful saddle.

I was also looking for a "throw down" bike for the more inclement weather times. I saw a MASI with Shimano parts, Mavic wheels, not top of the line parts, but that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for another bike so that I don't trash the Merckx.

It's been beautiful in the Bay Area, I'm trying to do as many miles as I can before the weather changes.

Take care everyone and happy trails.

09-30-2011, 09:33 PM	#4
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	Back from the Mountains I just got back from Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake area, what a fantastic time! The weather was great, the trails were out of this world, good food and good beer! My legs feel like lead, my back is killing me, I have a crazy tan lines, but I have a big smile on my face. Hope everyone is doing well.

10-04-2011, 09:41 PM	#5
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	Brooks Saddle Well, I picked up the S17B saddle....OMG! What a beauty! On my first day, I went out on a 27 mile ride, I was sliding a bit but it was doable. The next day I went on a 42 mile ride, I could feel the saddle softening and loosening up and the sliding stopped. I'm very happy with this little investment. I can't wait for the coming weekend.

10-04-2011, 10:27 PM	#7
lettertodaddy Member How Do You Identify?: dorky queer femme bottom Preferred Pronoun?: feminine ones Relationship Status: single, dammit. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: vancouver, bc Posts: 240 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 157 Thanked 715 Times in 158 Posts Rep Power: 8075873	I bought a Brooks B67 S Aged saddle for my Batavus Fryslan (dutch bike) and while I love it, it is squeaky as all get out! It starts to squeak for no apparent reason, and just like that the squeaking will go away for awhile. The Aged saddles have been pre-treated, so there's next to no break-in period. My saddle was comfortable from the first day. I don't know if I'll get one for my road bike. I need to spend a little more time with it to see if that's what I need. __________________ "If I'm in a room full of cookies, the cookies ain't got no damn chance." - Charles Barkley The meaning behind my screen name:

10-08-2011, 02:30 PM	#9
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	Saddles and "Throw Down" Bikes Yes, I transposed the letters again, sorry. I just got back from a ride about an hour ago. What a wonderful saddle. I was also looking for a "throw down" bike for the more inclement weather times. I saw a MASI with Shimano parts, Mavic wheels, not top of the line parts, but that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for another bike so that I don't trash the Merckx. It's been beautiful in the Bay Area, I'm trying to do as many miles as I can before the weather changes. Take care everyone and happy trails.

09-29-2011, 05:54 PM	#3
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Woot! Finally, after a month of being a seriously hacked-off hermit and hiding under the duvet, I've managed to get off my arse and on my bike to do a couple of rides of 10 or above miles. We're having a lovely Indian Summer here this week, it's sunny, warm and folks are smiling. I had decided that yesterday would be my first ride back after my errrrm 'sabbatical' and arranged to meet one of last years classmates, Marc, at the top of his road (a 3mile ride for me to get there) and we'd tootle off along the seafront (NCR 62) until we wanted to turn back. We had a tail wind. We turned back at Fleetwood golf course into a vaguely evil headwind. T'was quite a tough journey back and by the time I hit town for coffee with The Fag Father I was a breathless, sweaty mess. T'was a good ride! I aim to get another 10+ in tomorrow too as I go for surgery on Saturday. Nothing too big, only an overnighter, but will have me off my bike for a fortnight; for transport trips as well as leisure. I wanted to share this with you. I wish I'd made it longer as the evening light was lovely. Turn the volume off if you wanna watch it - all you can here is wind. Coming back the sunset was wonderful, sadly my pictures don't reflect how fab it was.