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[switchmongojazzpush]

got a new bike and found some sick trails in my neighborhood

Wowzah! Lucky neighbourhood!

[Sleazy]

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got a new bike and found some sick trails in my neighborhood

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Wowzah! Lucky neighbourhood!

i loved the neighborhood for years before moving here but didn't know about the trails. then i met my neighbor and he lives here for the mountain biking. turns out it's kind of a mecha for it in this area. pretty stoked. not so good for my skating though. been biking way more lately.

[Fred Gerwer Frank Gall]

Where do you live?

[Sleazy]

austin in an area called great hills

[Paco Supreme]

More and more pros getting into cycling it seems

Reynolds had a beach cruiser looking thing and I saw video of Boo Johnson fully kitted up

[TastyBurrito]

I saw video of Boo Johnson fully kitted up

I saw him on the road once. He's got a good cadence and can carry a good speed. I kinda want to see the day he jumps onto a proper road bike.

[IUTSM]

Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, excluding my crosscheck for some week long tours, I've pretty much ridden fixed. I'm living on a crazy hill these days, like sea level to 800ft in 1.5 miles, so the fixie is out of the question. The thing is, While I can take apart and reassemble a fixed gear from top to bottom. I don't know a goddamn things about adjusting brakes, gears, etc. Other than Sheldon, does anyone have leads/links to good videos/tutorials on maintenance and repair for a geared bike. I'm riding an 09 crosscheck, pretty standard other than the triple chain ring.

Thanks! 

[TastyBurrito]

Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, excluding my crosscheck for some week long tours, I've pretty much ridden fixed. I'm living on a crazy hill these days, like sea level to 800ft in 1.5 miles, so the fixie is out of the question. The thing is, While I can take apart and reassemble a fixed gear from top to bottom. I don't know a goddamn things about adjusting brakes, gears, etc. Other than Sheldon, does anyone have leads/links to good videos/tutorials on maintenance and repair for a geared bike. I'm riding an 09 crosscheck, pretty standard other than the triple chain ring.

Thanks!

A friend always told me: "This is your taint we're talking about, treat it right." Basically, don't go cheap on your junk. Pearl Izumi has a 20-25% off sale site wide. Get some of their "budget" shorts. Pearl Izumi has never been a let down. Or if you don't mind being a bit spendy, my favorite bibs to ride in are my Rapha core bibs.

As far as lessons go, YouTube is a legit source as there are a ton of mechanics on there that do simple tutorials. Now it's a matter if you have the right tools for the job.

[arrbee]

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Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, excluding my crosscheck for some week long tours, I've pretty much ridden fixed. I'm living on a crazy hill these days, like sea level to 800ft in 1.5 miles, so the fixie is out of the question. The thing is, While I can take apart and reassemble a fixed gear from top to bottom. I don't know a goddamn things about adjusting brakes, gears, etc. Other than Sheldon, does anyone have leads/links to good videos/tutorials on maintenance and repair for a geared bike. I'm riding an 09 crosscheck, pretty standard other than the triple chain ring.

Thanks!

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A friend always told me: "This is your taint we're talking about, treat it right." Basically, don't go cheap on your junk. Pearl Izumi has a 20-25% off sale site wide. Get some of their "budget" shorts. Pearl Izumi has never been a let down. Or if you don't mind being a bit spendy, my favorite bibs to ride in are my Rapha core bibs.

As far as lessons go, YouTube is a legit source as there are a ton of mechanics on there that do simple tutorials. Now it's a matter if you have the right tools for the job.

I have a cheap pair I bought from Dick's that are meh. I also have a pair from Pearl Izumi that got delivered today that feel much better. and with their current sale both pairs were close in price

[Fred Gerwer Frank Gall]

Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, excluding my crosscheck for some week long tours, I've pretty much ridden fixed. I'm living on a crazy hill these days, like sea level to 800ft in 1.5 miles, so the fixie is out of the question. The thing is, While I can take apart and reassemble a fixed gear from top to bottom. I don't know a goddamn things about adjusting brakes, gears, etc. Other than Sheldon, does anyone have leads/links to good videos/tutorials on maintenance and repair for a geared bike. I'm riding an 09 crosscheck, pretty standard other than the triple chain ring.

Thanks!

These Brits have tutorials on it all...

I usually get bibs from the annual Castelli warehouse sale and wear them under my cut off dickies.... faux pas for sure but unless I'm aiming for a century I keep my lycra hidden.

[IUTSM]

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Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, excluding my crosscheck for some week long tours, I've pretty much ridden fixed. I'm living on a crazy hill these days, like sea level to 800ft in 1.5 miles, so the fixie is out of the question. The thing is, While I can take apart and reassemble a fixed gear from top to bottom. I don't know a goddamn things about adjusting brakes, gears, etc. Other than Sheldon, does anyone have leads/links to good videos/tutorials on maintenance and repair for a geared bike. I'm riding an 09 crosscheck, pretty standard other than the triple chain ring.

Thanks!

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These Brits have tutorials on it all...

I usually get bibs from the annual Castelli warehouse sale and wear them under my cut off dickies.... faux pas for sure but unless I'm aiming for a century I keep my lycra hidden.

hell yeah, brother. this video looks great. thanks!

I'm just getting back into riding after my body falling apart and have realized that I don't need to get gnar on the bike all the time.

[Lorem_Ipsum]

Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, check out a brand called The Black Bibs. They're budget oriented and supposedly have the same performance standards as a lot of other manufacturers such as Pearl Izumi, Rapha, etc. Phil Gaimon rides for them I believe (not sure how you'd say it properly in cycling world speak) and that dude is fucking nuts. Check out his strava or youtube channel if you feel like you're getting fit on a bike and want to humble yourself.

Also, I believe that REI is blowing shit out right now and you can probably grab some bibs or shorts at fairly discounted prices. Gotta treat that taint right!

[LesbianPUNCH]

I started cycling last year, definitely dwindled over the winter and piled out because I’m a bartender and alcoholic most of the time. This pandemic, however, helped me cut some bad habits and get back on the bike.  I still have infinitely far to go but generally average about 100 miles a week, more if I can get some friends out for longer rides.
On a whim yesterday I went to a bike shop to pick up a few miscellaneous things, and I walked out with the Giant Defy advanced 2 in reflective black, 105, set up tubeless.  It’s fucked up.  I went on a casual ride on it yesterday just to feel it out on a regular route of mine that runs along a river trail, and even against 13mph headwinds I beat almost all of my previous segment times by a minute.

[TastyBurrito]

Tubeless? I’m not brave enough to go that route.

But even 100mi/week is really good. I need to get my ass up on mornings and get those miles in like you.

Is there a SLAP Strava group?

[givecigstosurfgroms]

  I got these "Elevenz" handlebars for my bmx and have ridden them for some time.  If you bmx and your tall I recommend them.  Since I set them up I've stopped taking my nice mtb  (Kona unit 26') out and I'm just taking my bmx on the mtb trails.  It is WAY more fun although hardly ideal ha. It helps too that I changed the gearing. 

[Beeda Weeda]

Tubeless? I’m not brave enough to go that route.

But even 100mi/week is really good. I need to get my ass up on mornings and get those miles in like you.

Is there a SLAP Strava group?

I think there is a running group. No cycling group.I put down 310 KM last week .

[Hercules Rockefeller]

i switched to tubeless roughly a month ago, and was surprised how much i liked it. setup was easy, and its a breeze to ride at slightly lower pressures.
biggest gamechanger was starting to use komoot for me, now i find myself searching and planning new routes.

[Lorem_Ipsum]

Is there a SLAP Strava group?

i switched to tubeless roughly a month ago, and was surprised how much i liked it. setup was easy, and its a breeze to ride at slightly lower pressures.
biggest gamechanger was starting to use komoot for me, now i find myself searching and planning new routes.

Would love to be a part of a SLAP Strava group. I tend to post pics of skate spots and things that I find when out on rides, it'd be cool to see what others find in their areas.

@Hercules Rockefeller what kind of riding are you doing? I'm mostly on the road on 28mm slicks but have some Gravelkings for adventuring/gravel riding once the weather is more consistent and am thinking of moving into the tubeless world.

[TastyBurrito]

Fuck it.

Started a SLAP Strava Cycling Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/673079

For all PALS who enjoy time on two wheels as they do four.

[Enrico Pallazzo]

Good looks on the Slap Strava club.

Absolute hogwash that Strava made segment leaderboards subscription only. Trying to move up the leaderboards or get top 10 on a segment used to be one of the few ways I let out my inner jock.

[TastyBurrito]

Same with the route maker. I've gone back to MapMyride for route planning.

[Joust Ostrich]

Good looks on the Slap Strava club.

Absolute hogwash that Strava made segment leaderboards subscription only. Trying to move up the leaderboards or get top 10 on a segment used to be one of the few ways I let out my inner jock.

This is terrible news.  Not about jock tendencies, because I have a stack of trophies on there.  I ride by myself, so it's just fun to challenge yourself. 

[Blue Fescue]

I have had my mountain bike set up tubeless for a couple of  years now and it is worth it.  Easy to set up and you can run lower pressures if you want though I haven't really changed mine.  I haven't had any flats while using tubeless.

[Beeda Weeda]

Joined.
i setup tubeless a few years ago, it wasn't fore me, I think I ran my tire pressure too high.
 I have heard that its better for mountain or gravel setups, and that the technology has only gotten better over the last few years.

[weon]

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Anyone got suggestions on the best padded seat bike shorts or underwear they've used? I'm in the market for some ass padding these days.

Also, excluding my crosscheck for some week long tours, I've pretty much ridden fixed. I'm living on a crazy hill these days, like sea level to 800ft in 1.5 miles, so the fixie is out of the question. The thing is, While I can take apart and reassemble a fixed gear from top to bottom. I don't know a goddamn things about adjusting brakes, gears, etc. Other than Sheldon, does anyone have leads/links to good videos/tutorials on maintenance and repair for a geared bike. I'm riding an 09 crosscheck, pretty standard other than the triple chain ring.

Thanks!

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These Brits have tutorials on it all...

I usually get bibs from the annual Castelli warehouse sale and wear them under my cut off dickies.... faux pas for sure but unless I'm aiming for a century I keep my lycra hidden.

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hell yeah, brother. this video looks great. thanks!

I'm just getting back into riding after my body falling apart and have realized that I don't need to get gnar on the bike all the time.

I’m on the same boat, I flipped a couple single speeds on CL but as soon as i tried fixing gearing I was lost lol

ParkTool has great educational resources both on their website and YouTube channel. Def recommend.

https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGCTGpvdT04Q5OLMUo0yzTOjLtv7yT47O

[potpie]

got a new bike and found some sick trails in my neighborhood







i haven't hit either one of these yet, my neighbor just told me where they were. now i've got some stuff to work up too.

What bike is that? Looks nice, trying to get a mountain bike for a reasonable price but they’re so expensive.

[Krooked antihero]

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got a new bike and found some sick trails in my neighborhood







i haven't hit either one of these yet, my neighbor just told me where they were. now i've got some stuff to work up too.

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What bike is that? Looks nice, trying to get a mountain bike for a reasonable price but they’re so expensive.

Specialized Fuse ?

[Hercules Rockefeller]

@Hercules Rockefeller what kind of riding are you doing?

roadbiking, usually climbing and descenting on not perfect roads. i`m running 25mm tubeless (which are closer to 28mm than the claimed 25mm on my rims) but i`ll switch to 28s after these are through, next spring i guess. tubeless sure feels more comfortable but i kinda had the feeling that i`m slower (maybe because its more comfortable), but my strava statistics show that i keep on racking up new PRs, so i really cant complain.

just joined the strava club too.

[givecigstosurfgroms]

Whoo I learned fakie front tire sliders to forward on my bike tonite.

[givecigstosurfgroms]

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got a new bike and found some sick trails in my neighborhood







i haven't hit either one of these yet, my neighbor just told me where they were. now i've got some stuff to work up too.

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What bike is that? Looks nice, trying to get a mountain bike for a reasonable price but they’re so expensive.

  If you want a plus sized tire set up like that one a cheap option is to get a  cheap used 10 year old 27.5 and fit it with 26+ rims and tires.  Boom.