Ultimate Bike Thread....

[patz]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Did you mean to write Girlfiends?

Yes

Reference, R. Crumb.

[jyl]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

First ride today. Glad I didn't tape the bars, I'm going to have to do some adjustments to the cockpit.

This thing is light, (less than 16 lbs! 58cm!) and you can feel it. Those wheels have some sail to them and I'm gonna have to be careful on windy days while I get used to them..

I can look forward to warm weather riding!

That's hot hot hot. Really impressed at the weight. How much do the wheels get blown around?. It wasn't that windy today, was it?

[look 171]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

First ride today. Glad I didn't tape the bars, I'm going to have to do some adjustments to the cockpit.

This thing is light, (less than 16 lbs! 58cm!) and you can feel it. Those wheels have some sail to them and I'm gonna have to be careful on windy days while I get used to them..

I can look forward to warm weather riding!

I still remember getting blown around the first time riding deep dish wheels in the wind. Scared the heck outta me. The wind (coming from one side) was blowing pretty good that day as I was riding through a street with a bunch of buildings blocking the wind. As soon as I got into the intersection, that gale force wind caught my front wheel and basically shook it, similar to someone who came by and push on your handle while you were riding. My hands were on the top and I was pretty relaxed up until that point. Now, I pay attention.

[look 171]

Just noticed, you got the Cosmics. They are really strong wheels. Great for training and racing. They have become my everyday wheels. I climb with them as I do not have climbing wheels like many people. Hell, it wouldn't made a difference if they weight an ounce or 10 lbs. As least not for my fat ass.

[greglepore]

The newer toroidal shape wheels are much better. Remember Spinergies? God, they were awful in a crosswind. Worst was getting passed by a truck when the wind was from the left-you'd be unconsciously leaning into the wind, the truck would pass and block it, and suddenly you're turning left into the truck! Good times.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by jyl

That's hot hot hot. Really impressed at the weight. How much do the wheels get blown around?. It wasn't that windy today, was it?

It was about 11 or 12 MPH from the east. Enough to get my attention in the crosswinds!

Something to get used to. There is a lot to get used to on this bike.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by patz

Girlfiends in the background?

Triplets of Belleville.

[mikeferg75]

Few from the weekend. Snow getting thin close to Boulder, but still tons up in the hills.

[vash]

damn Mike. that is fantastic.

spring time when you get out the regular mtn bike..you are gonna FLY!

[mikeferg75]

Yeah, hope so. I was hoping the fat bike would keep me motivated during the winter, so far so good.

New summer ride being built, a custom spec Quiring Ti 29er can't wait.

https://www.facebook.com/QuiringCyclesLlc/

[vash]

Originally Posted by mikeferg75

Yeah, hope so. I was hoping the fat bike would keep me motivated during the winter, so far so good.

New summer ride being built, a custom spec Quiring Ti 29er can't wait.

https://www.facebook.com/QuiringCyclesLlc/

good lord. you are gonna smoke your friends..

i just joted down a note to myself to not ever ride with you

my sea level friends ride fat tires on flat beaches. you are in the mountains. you'll be doing burnout with the 29er.

[Joe Bob]

Took a nap, woke up with this......

[intakexhaust]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

First ride today. Glad I didn't tape the bars, I'm going to have to do some adjustments to the cockpit.

This thing is light, (less than 16 lbs! 58cm!) and you can feel it. Those wheels have some sail to them and I'm gonna have to be careful on windy days while I get used to them..

I can look forward to warm weather riding!

Schweet! Talk of the deep rims in crosswinds are hairy but oddly so are very light wheels with less rotational mass (sub 300gm hoop and tubular). Sometimes its far less effort and less anxiety on a heavier shallow wheel. Had many close calls and no matter how often riding in 20 to 30mph wind days, I never get comfortable. Especially on fast descents, tree lined and then when you come into a clearing. Feels like some giant invisible hand comes out and yanks the bike out from under.

For laughs, years ago a buddy let me try his TT bike with a rear disc. A slight breezy day but nothing excess and just a short ride. Bullhorn bars and felt my weight was pushing forward bias. Plus it seemed steep raked. Funky weird, squirrely and scary thing, much respect for those racing back when.

[Racerbvd]

[jyl]

Damn, that is a $10K bike. Was.

[porsche4life]

It's $10k wall art now...

[Joe Bob]

Today's, ride.....

[Racerbvd]

[greglepore]

Oddly, the frame on the look looks fine. The rear enve, otoh, is toast.

[einreb]

Early aluminum Pegoretti Fina Estampa frameset that I picked up used last year and built up with some campy 11 chorus/athena mix.