Sure does![user not found] wrote:
Fuck, that looks fun.
The climb to the top would be just your kind of crazy too.
Things are slow at work for the moment so I took a leisurely 2 hour lunch break to come here. I started with a short loop that's about a mile long just to get warmed up, then hit the climb up to the trailhead where the 3 main downhill runs start. I did the second line in this video first, but it was SO dry today that I had a really hard time keeping my speed up through the berms. I just did not have enough speed to carry me over the tabletops because of it. I'm sure some of it was me, but I couldn't put much of any weight on the front tire or it'd wash out instantly. I tried to keep my weight back and really drive the back wheel around with the outside leg, but that only seemed to get me so far. I don't think the High Roller II helps much here. The outside lugs are spaced really far from the center ones, so there's this big dead zone as you start to lean the bike over. Thinking of swapping it out for the DHR II.coogles wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:37 pm Am going to try to bug out of work a little early tomorrow to hit up Southwestway. I was too big of a to go down the first line when I had my Orbea, but it’s time to head back now that I’m getting better. Here’s to hoping I don’t die on the rock garden heading into the jump track.
They work. You’ll need a trainer tire if you go that route. They are slick and hard wearing and can take the heat without flaking apart. Your knobbies are not compatible with that.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:37 am Is it worth going cheap on one of these vs full on a trainer that mounts directly to the crank?
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/ ... taEALw_wcB
I plan to use the thing probably 5-10 hrs a week on zwift for the 8 months a year of shit weather up here. Fuck riding in the dark, ice, salt, etc.
Yeah it seems like either way I need to buy more shit to make any of this work, but it's more a question of durability and general "feel" of the cheap roller unit vs direct drive. $250 vs $750+ for a direct drive unit seems hard to argue against unless the roller just plain sucks.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:47 amThey work. You’ll need a trainer tire if you go that route. They are slick and hard wearing and can take the heat without flaking apart. Your knobbies are not compatible with that.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:37 am Is it worth going cheap on one of these vs full on a trainer that mounts directly to the crank?
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/ ... taEALw_wcB
I plan to use the thing probably 5-10 hrs a week on zwift for the 8 months a year of shit weather up here. Fuck riding in the dark, ice, salt, etc.
Just a quickie (slowie?) through Belmont. 17 miles. PR'd crossbow trail[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:15 pmDeets?Johnny_P wrote:I played bikes today.
I wanna come down and ride wiss.
Dope. You’re fast.[user not found] wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:17 pmYeah, riding all over is solid right now. I ripped Mercer on Tuesday night and set a new KOM/PR on my race loop.
Been trying to beat my previous best time for 2 years.
https://www.strava.com/segments/20532363?filter=overall
Holy shit I’m still second.[user not found] wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:17 pmYeah, riding all over is solid right now. I ripped Mercer on Tuesday night and set a new KOM/PR on my race loop.
Been trying to beat my previous best time for 2 years.
https://www.strava.com/segments/20532363?filter=overall
I went with the smart trainer for the realistic road feel. I’ve had to have my KICKR Core warrantied out twice, but haven’t put any time on the second replacement other than make sure it works. Wahoo definitely had some qc issues.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:37 am Is it worth going cheap on one of these vs full on a trainer that mounts directly to the crank?
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/ ... taEALw_wcB
I plan to use the thing probably 5-10 hrs a week on zwift for the 8 months a year of shit weather up here. Fuck riding in the dark, ice, salt, etc.
Sher-dog is 16 overall.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:18 pmHoly shit I’m still second.[user not found] wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:17 pm
Yeah, riding all over is solid right now. I ripped Mercer on Tuesday night and set a new KOM/PR on my race loop.
Been trying to beat my previous best time for 2 years.
https://www.strava.com/segments/20532363?filter=overall
This one is also "smart" just with a roller instead of direct drive. I still need to find a cheap rear wheel to put a trainer tire on too and wait for it to ship so it'll be awhile before I try it.fledonfoot wrote:I went with the smart trainer for the realistic road feel. I’ve had to have my KICKR Core warrantied out twice, but haven’t put any time on the second replacement other than make sure it works. Wahoo definitely had some qc issues.troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:37 am Is it worth going cheap on one of these vs full on a trainer that mounts directly to the crank?
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/ ... taEALw_wcB
I plan to use the thing probably 5-10 hrs a week on zwift for the 8 months a year of shit weather up here. Fuck riding in the dark, ice, salt, etc.
Velomine.com has cheap wheelsets, but for a single rear wheel eBay will probably be best.troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:14 pmThis one is also "smart" just with a roller instead of direct drive. I still need to find a cheap rear wheel to put a trainer tire on too and wait for it to ship so it'll be awhile before I try it.fledonfoot wrote:
I went with the smart trainer for the realistic road feel. I’ve had to have my KICKR Core warrantied out twice, but haven’t put any time on the second replacement other than make sure it works. Wahoo definitely had some qc issues.
Could just get a tire and tubefledonfoot wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:37 pmVelomine.com has cheap wheelsets, but for a single rear wheel eBay will probably be best.troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:14 pm This one is also "smart" just with a roller instead of direct drive. I still need to find a cheap rear wheel to put a trainer tire on too and wait for it to ship so it'll be awhile before I try it.
Could but I don't want to do that swap twice every time I want to ride inside/outside. Looks like a wheel+cassette should exist for <$100. I'm what I need on spacing since my stuff is wide at 135mm.Johnny_P wrote:Could just get a tire and tubefledonfoot wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:37 pm Velomine.com has cheap wheelsets, but for a single rear wheel eBay will probably be best.
Yep they look awesome.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:50 pmI think the new Treks are great looking bikes.coogles wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:19 pm Uggghhhh.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/ ... 03444.html
Ultegra build with carbon Bontrager Aeolus Comp 5 TLR wheels.
The minimalistic paint/graphics really is a 5/7 move by them.
I have nothing to play hooky from[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:57 pmYou gonna come shred with us at Nox tomorrow? Play hooky and
Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:58 pmI have nothing to play hooky from[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:57 pm
You gonna come shred with us at Nox tomorrow? Play hooky and
I'm playing referee today tho.
I find that red incredibly boring, but I loved how the Emonda rode and that's a great spec for the price compared to $2k for an aluminum 105 build new. The purple chip is fucking sweet, tho.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:50 pm I think the new Treks are great looking bikes.
The minimalistic paint/graphics really is a 5/7 move by them.
Those cheeky bastards![user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:38 amHe was on a Specialized Tarmac, not a gravel bike, so he could really crush the pavement sections in the first half of the course. His pace was equal to mine on the back half of the course though. Plus, he blew right past the first aid station, and barely stopped at 2 and 3. I utilized the hell out of the aid stations, I was blowing through 2 bottles every 25 miles because it was so damn dry and hot.
I also took a look at the Strava flybys - and it seems the guy who finished 3rd cut a nice little chunk off the course. I was wondering how he caught me out of nowhere.
Road bikes as cross bikes[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:38 amHe was on a Specialized Tarmac, not a gravel bike, so he could really crush the pavement sections in the first half of the course. His pace was equal to mine on the back half of the course though. Plus, he blew right past the first aid station, and barely stopped at 2 and 3. I utilized the hell out of the aid stations, I was blowing through 2 bottles every 25 miles because it was so damn dry and hot.
I also took a look at the Strava flybys - and it seems the guy who finished 3rd cut a nice little chunk off the course. I was wondering how he caught me out of nowhere.