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[Jive Turkey]

Hey....do you guys fuck with spandex?

As in the actually physical act of fucking, yes once. While riding a bike, no.

[Blue Fescue]

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Hey....do you guys fuck with spandex?

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As in the actually physical act of fucking, yes once. While riding a bike, no.

Yes, on road rides full spandex is that only way to go.  or under shorts on mountain bike rides.

I should specify though that the spandex is for training or putting in distance.  riding around town, even on my road bike, no.

[Clang]

Recently got a helmet too... It's a task rapido. Pretty comfy and well ventilated. Wear it because I don't need a third concussion

[Sondor]

my biggest bail in the summer was not on my board, but on my bike

[c. 1995]

Up near Nyack, NY

[planman]

Up near Nyack, NY

That's fucking beautiful. I gotta get me a Cambium

[pancake man]

my biggest bail in the summer was not on my board, but on my bike

Damn dude... what the hell did you hit?

[BMCsteve]

New MTB.  It's been pretty good at distracting me from skating lately

[Blue Fescue]

New MTB.  It's been pretty good at distracting me from skating lately

That is beautiful.  Looks like a 5010?  I can only imagine how much fun that is.  congrats.

[BMCsteve]

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New MTB.  It's been pretty good at distracting me from skating lately

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That is beautiful.  Looks like a 5010?  I can only imagine how much fun that is.  congrats.

Thanks! Yep, it's a 5010 with X01.  Very happy with it so far

[Blue Fescue]

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New MTB.  It's been pretty good at distracting me from skating lately

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That is beautiful.  Looks like a 5010?  I can only imagine how much fun that is.  congrats.

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Thanks! Yep, it's a 5010 with X01.  Very happy with it so far

How is riding flats?  I have ridden clipless since 1993 and it seems so weird to not have my feet attached.  Though Sam Hill is doing well in the EWS on flats so obviously it is just preference.  Seems like conor fearon is one of the last in downhill on them though.

[BMCsteve]

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New MTB.  It's been pretty good at distracting me from skating lately

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That is beautiful.  Looks like a 5010?  I can only imagine how much fun that is.  congrats.

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Thanks! Yep, it's a 5010 with X01.  Very happy with it so far

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How is riding flats?  I have ridden clipless since 1993 and it seems so weird to not have my feet attached.  Though Sam Hill is doing well in the EWS on flats so obviously it is just preference.  Seems like conor fearon is one of the last in downhill on them though.

This is actually my first time on flats.  I've always been clipless until now as well.  So far I'm liking it.  I find myself taking more chances and riding more aggressively knowing I can put my foot down. 

Climbing takes a bit to get used to but it's getting better.  There are times where it feels like no matter where I put my foot the placement is wrong whereas with clipless you just click and go.

I do also miss the feeling of being one with the bike.  I'll probably switch back and forth depending on the riding I'm doing and the trails I'm on.  If you're on flowing singletrack, you can't beat clipless.  Flats are great on technical stuff, drops and jumps

[Clang]

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Up near Nyack, NY

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That's fucking beautiful. I gotta get me a Cambium

wow, I imagine that must be a dream to ride

[c. 1995]

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Up near Nyack, NY

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That's fucking beautiful. I gotta get me a Cambium

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wow, I imagine that must be a dream to ride

Have had lots of fun with it for sure. Not the lightest bike but adaptable to diff types of rides/roads/off roads. Very happy with it for the most part. And the cambium is excellent

[Timmy666]

First geared bike after riding fixed for about 5 years. I was looking for a decent steel cx bike that could do it all and this one definitely fit the bill. You could tell the owner really knew how to put together a bike that rides as good as it looks. Made in the US with supposedly the best steel tubing(Platinum OX) that's no longer produced. Brand new groupset, quality gumwall tires($60 each) and he even delivered it to me at the skatepark.

[Alan]

Any of you guys tried Levis 511 commuter pants? Are they worth it? Yay or nay? Are there any other similar pants on the market?

[j....soy.....]

For the most part.....no....they have some features ie reflector cuffs....loop for your lock....the gusseted crotch....but overall it's the stretch which you can get in any Jean.....buy it cheap....don't spend the money.....

Hey any of you guys tried those airless tires?  I keep my bike outside and have to pump my tires and it's just one less thing to worry about....

Ps....who's shocked BMC rolls with a bike like that? 

[Joust Ostrich]

The 511 Commuter pants get a huge thumbs up from me.  As J said, gusseted crotch, lock loop, and a bit of stretch, are good.  But the water resistance is a bonus, they are tough and comfortable.  I'm looking to get another pair, on sale.

BMC's Santa Cruz, and that Colnago up there are both really nice.  Lemond too.

Only spent a few minutes on the airless tubes, but they felt like turds.  I'd rather just pump up my tires every few days.  Try before you buy.

[KoRnholio8]

we've got airless tubes on our bike sharing scheme and they are not really comfortable. can't you pump you tires at the gas station? it only takes a minute

[Alan]

The 511 Commuter pants get a huge thumbs up from me.  As J said, gusseted crotch, lock loop, and a bit of stretch, are good.  But the water resistance is a bonus, they are tough and comfortable.  I'm looking to get another pair, on sale.

This is the feature that has piqued my interest the most. I'd love to get them for that only. But yeah, also willing to buy them on sale. The full price is ridiculous.

Re: airless tires. I've considered them, but then I bought a solid floor pump and haven't looked back.

[Grampa]

Lets talk hauling shit. I've been trying to drive way less to save money on gas, but still have to drive to pick up groceries etc. Been thinking about getting a front or rear rack to put a milk crate on so I can store more stuff and reduce my driving. Anyone do this, or have any suggestions for hauling cargo?

[Level 60 Dwarf Paladin]

One of my professors has a bike with just the $50 REI rear rack that he somehow mounted a filing cabinet drawer to. It looks ridiculous but he's really fucking proud of it.

[lampshade]

I put a girly little basket on my girly little bike. It does the trick for grocery shopping and for most of the things I need to carry from A to B, and helps with holding the skateboard. I want a back rack too, but I don't really need one right now. Basket + backpack does the trick for most of the stuff.

My around town/commuting bike is a Surly Crosscheck with rear rack and panniers.  I can fit quite a bit of stuff in the bags and still strap extra crap to the top of the rack.  So nice not to have to commute with a back pack- no back sweat.   

[j....soy.....]

I picked up some cheap panniers....I got that skate rack too.....

[ducky darnsworth]

man, looking through this thread i think i have the most ghetto rig

[Alan]

I got that skate rack too.....

Which one? I do the board-through-the-backpack-straps thing, which is annoying at times.

[j....soy.....]

The fairdale one.....I inherited a bike with the rear pannier rack and so I thought I'd try it....works good....

[Alan]

That looks great, but man alive it's expensive...

[lampshade]

The fairdale one.....I inherited a bike with the rear pannier rack and so I thought I'd try it....works good....

Nice.  I usually just bungee my board to the top of the rear rack.

[20matar]

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I put a girly little basket on my girly little bike. It does the trick for grocery shopping and for most of the things I need to carry from A to B, and helps with holding the skateboard. I want a back rack too, but I don't really need one right now. Basket + backpack does the trick for most of the stuff.

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My around town/commuting bike is a Surly Crosscheck with rear rack and panniers.  I can fit quite a bit of stuff in the bags and still strap extra crap to the top of the rack.  So nice not to have to commute with a back pack- no back sweat.   

That kind of shit always happens when you're without your phone, just like alien abductions and sasquatch sightings, but this weekend I saw a bicycle with a motorcycle's trunk. Those cheap, round ones, mounted in the usual place. It was a very simple bike with no other distinctive features, but with a big black bubble trunk box you'd usually see in a 125CC.