Ultimate Bike Thread....

[CurtEgerer]

Only at the Tour Down Under! Leader Jay Vine attacked by kangaroos. He said they tend to hide in the bushes and jump out at the last minute. In this case, 2 of them jumped into the peloton traveling at 50/kph. I wanted to laugh but realized the one kangaroo was injured and limped away.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

but realized the one kangaroo was injured and limped away.

Well that's very unfortunate. I hope someone tracks the injured roo down and does the right thing by it.

[Baz]

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[Baz]

My old Trek.

Does anyone use these curved seat posts any more?

[David]

That almost looks like a shock absorber seat post of some type. The technology is changing so fast these days that after a year or so, everything is obsolete.

Just saw the other day that they have braided cord (Berd) spokes now! Who'd have thought.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Baz

My old Trek.

Does anyone use these curved seat posts any more?

No, not really. I can't remember the last time I saw that post or those tri-bars.

They might still be out there, maybe someone still races triathlon with a converted road bike, but I'm pretty sure that most people who would have a use for one these days just buys the fancy Triathlon bike. (Disclaimer, I'm not involved in tri at all, but tri people are gear junkies as a rule)

Better, faster. (Not cheap, though!)

[Baz]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

No, not really. I can't remember the last time I saw that post or those tri-bars.

They might still be out there, maybe someone still races triathlon with a converted road bike, but I'm pretty sure that most people who would have a use for one these days just buys the fancy Triathlon bike. (Disclaimer, I'm not involved in tri at all, but tri people are gear junkies as a rule)

Better, faster. (Not cheap, though!)

OK thanks, Herr O.

A few of my buddies and I got them to help us with more comfortable posture in use with the DH bars while on our local riding.

None of us were really into racing or events except my one buddy, CC.

Me, pre-curved seat post:



CC, w/his curved seat post:



He did everything....bi, tri, and just running events.

[look 171]

BAZ, are those Dog Bone cranks from Cook Bros? I had one laying around and decived to put them on my wife's Folding bike which she never rides but one time.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by look 171

BAZ, are those Dog Bone cranks from Cook Bros? I had one laying around and decived to put them on my wife's Folding bike which she never rides but one time.

Shimano I'm pretty sure, Jeff.

[look 171]

How often do you ride?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by look 171

How often do you ride?

Every week, weather permitting.

[sc_rufctr]

From Paul Brodie!

[herr_oberst]

[LEAKYSEALS951]

^ Saw this today at a local grocery store


Shout out to Greg for his slr! Eventually the weather will be warm enough to actually ride again.

[greglepore]

Be safe, the thaw/freeze next week is going to be treacherous. Might break a leg ....