any cyclists/roadies?

[mosesbotbol]

Assos is hella nice, but also very expensive. If you do not want to top that kind of coin, check out Nashbar, Performance Bike, Campmor, Sierra Trading Post. I also get a good bit online. You may want to check your LBS for end of summer sales. I picked up some nice Bontrager store Jerseys at the local Trek dealer.

Yes, Assos is kinda of expensive, but to put in perspective, I have gone through 3 pairs of bib shorts while still using the same Assos bib shorts for 10 years. Which is more expensive in the end?

Problem with buying bike clothes online is whether they'll fit correct. Fit is important and brands are not uniform in fit.

One brand I would avoid is Castelli; real crap that is overpriced. Louis Garneau is well priced. Giordana is a solid brand. Campagnolo's clothing line is nice.

[ucla695]

If you want the best at best prices, look no further: http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/

Assos is hella nice, but also very expensive. If you do not want to top that kind of coin, check out Nashbar, Performance Bike, Campmor, Sierra Trading Post. I also get a good bit online. You may want to check your LBS for end of summer sales. I picked up some nice Bontrager store Jerseys at the local Trek dealer.

I really like the Pearl Izumi Quest or Attack stuff.
One piece of advice....get full zip jerseys. They can be hard to get off when soaked in sweat.

Yes, Assos is kinda of expensive, but to put in perspective, I have gone through 3 pairs of bib shorts while still using the same Assos bib shorts for 10 years. Which is more expensive in the end?

Problem with buying bike clothes online is whether they'll fit correct. Fit is important and brands are not uniform in fit.

One brand I would avoid is Castelli; real crap that is overpriced. Louis Garneau is well priced. Giordana is a solid brand. Campagnolo's clothing line is nice.

Thanks guys!

[hammondc]

Yes, Assos is kinda of expensive, but to put in perspective, I have gone through 3 pairs of bib shorts while still using the same Assos bib shorts for 10 years. Which is more expensive in the end?

Problem with buying bike clothes online is whether they'll fit correct. Fit is important and brands are not uniform in fit.

One brand I would avoid is Castelli; real crap that is overpriced. Louis Garneau is well priced. Giordana is a solid brand. Campagnolo's clothing line is nice.

Agreed on this for the most part. I just cannot spend $300 on bibs. Hell I may get super fat or super thin in that time frame. I KNOW it is the best out there. I just cannot justify it. I have good luck with PI, but have also used their running gear for years.

Agree 200% on Castelli. I bought a very nice bib for ~$125 and it fits like crap, pilled very early and the color washed out.

[mosesbotbol]

Agree 200% on Castelli. I bought a very nice bib for ~$125 and it fits like crap, pilled very early and the color washed out.

Exactly what happened to me as well. On top of that, I contacted Castelli and filled out a return form, sent them my gloves that fell apart and I got nothing in return. Horrible customer service, crappy product. Their heyday was like 30 years ago when shorts were merino wool..

[GTsetGO]

Holy crap!! A Spec that is not red/black

one reason i chose it. lol

[GTsetGO]

https://www.roadid.com/builder/id/default.aspx#/style/5

I use this app and am getting a bracelet. good stuff.

[hammondc]

Yep. Never ride without mine

[Chainsaw13]

Tried the DVD that came with the trainer. Kicked my ass. Go thru the first sprint of the last set. I see now I need the lazy Susan front wheel cradle for this trainer. For the sprints you're out of the seat, at max gearing going all out. Hit 26.4mph on the Cateye. Still satisfied with the workout and I have a goal to finish it and hit faster speeds.

[hammondc]

Tried the DVD that came with the trainer. Kicked my ass. Go thru the first sprint of the last set. I see now I need the lazy Susan front wheel cradle for this trainer. For the sprints you're out of the seat, at max gearing going all out. Hit 26.4mph on the Cateye. Still satisfied with the workout and I have a goal to finish it and hit faster speeds.

Which trainer?

[Chainsaw13]

Kurt Kinetic.

[mosesbotbol]

Kurt Kinetic.

Had to look that up; never heard of that brand. Is that fluid trainer? I have a Cycle Ops trainer with the wedge. I hate riding on those inside. I'll brave the sub-freezing before I spend 5 minutes on a trainer. The front wheel wedge is essential. I basically bought the trainer for a steal and use it to adjust the seat post and seat when need be.

If you want to ride inside, rollers are the way to go. They will improve balance, cadence, and make you look pro.

[Chainsaw13]

I've got the Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer, which allows side/side movement. It's not the typical fixed style trainer. The resistance unit has both magnet/fluid. Like you, I got a great deal on this trainer since it was the first gen and they were trying to clear it out for the new model. I really like it, but need to get the turntable riser.

[kgoings]

I've got the Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer, which allows side/side movement. It's not the typical fixed style trainer. The resistance unit has both magnet/fluid. Like you, I got a great deal on this trainer since it was the first gen and they were trying to clear it out for the new model. I really like it, but need to get the turntable riser.

I gotta get a trainer...moving to Denver soon and I am use to riding year round. We are spoiled here in AZ

[mosesbotbol]

I gotta get a trainer...moving to Denver soon and I am use to riding year round. We are spoiled here in AZ

AZ has pleasant weather for much of the year, but I'd put riding in Jun-Aug in similar scale of Jan-Mar of New England.

[kgoings]

AZ has pleasant weather for much of the year, but I'd put riding in Jun-Aug in similar scale of Jan-Mar of New England.


Depends on what time you get up. ;) I ride tons during that time of the year.

[mosesbotbol]

Depends on what time you get up. ;) I ride tons during that time of the year.

I'd imagine you are done riding by 10:00 AM in the summer then?

I can ride all day in the winter, but it sucks at any time. Dressing is the hardest part; takes like 20+ minutes. Filling the water bottle up with hot water and initial burning face from the cold. The roads get narrower with snow and ice. Washing the bike off in the shower...

[kgoings]

yea most of the time I am done by 9. But I have ridden longer rides ending closer to noon. As long as you drink enough and keep moving your good. When you stop at a stop light it heats up real quick.

I find it hard to ride in the cold. Anything lower than 45 and I am probably not going lol. I guess I just need better gear. I hate the cold getting to my core, and my fingers and toes freezing. lol

[mosesbotbol]

Riding in the winter is more a badge of honor; like a Lotus Elise as a daily driver.

[hammondc]

Registered for my first Olympic Length Triathlon. April 26 at West Point Lake, Georgia. YUH!!!

[E.J.]

Riding in the winter is more a badge of honor; like a Lotus Elise as a daily driver.

:r:r...Well played.


Registered for my first Olympic Length Triathlon. April 26 at West Point Lake, Georgia. YUH!!!

Sweet!!! Look forward to hearing how it goes!

[hammondc]

Is this thing still on? Who's riding these days?

Anyone on Zwift? That is my newest obsession.

[mosesbotbol]

Is this thing still on? Who's riding these days?

Been riding some. Still on the colder side around Boston, but managing to ride every week or so. Just did up the garage with some bike art. Automobile stuff is slated for later this season. Washed the bike last week as well.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/bike%20art2_zpskboks3lg.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/new%20posters_zpsxjxmgpti.jpg

[hammondc]

Were you a pro racer at one point or are those stock posters? I'm guessing the Moser one is Aldo or Francesco

[hammondc]

Speedplay pedals? I am probably moving to those shortly when I buy new shoes. I'm on SPD-L right now, but I like the Speedplay form factor. A neighbor of mine just switched and he is raving about it.

[mosesbotbol]

Were you a pro racer at one point or are those stock posters? I'm guessing the Moser one is Aldo or Francesco

I was in USCF as an Intermediate in the early 80's. The Moser posters are both Francesco. One is from his hour attempt, the other during in Italian National Champ season which I bet was 1981.

These are all stock manufacturer posters. I have a few more, but that was enough for now. I need to balance it with some auto stuff at some point. I want to paint the garage, but it's been too cold out. Hopefully next month I can pain the garage:

This is the only autmobilia object so far; a Lotus banner:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/banner_zps34ojwnt3.jpg

[mosesbotbol]

Speedplay pedals? I am probably moving to those shortly when I buy new shoes. I'm on SPD-L right now, but I like the Speedplay form factor. A neighbor of mine just switched and he is raving about it.

I have had this same pair of pedals since 2001, so I don't have much cross platform experience. Before that I had SPD's solely so I could use my shoes in Spinn class, but was never a fan. A buddy of mine who is like a national level master's rider (sponsored and all that) likes the Dura Ace pedals, FWIW.

I would buy Speedplay's again. The float is really nice, easy to get in, but they aren't the only show in town. I more particular to have Campagnolo than which pedal I am using... Not that Campy is better, but I like it more and is about the passion.

[hammondc]

First ride on the smart trainer (Kickr Snap) yesterday on Zwift. What a difference! Workouts that I have been doing easily are suddenly BRUTAL.

[mmblz]

I've never road biked - only mountain. Picked up a used Trek Project One over the weekend - going to start training to ride 100 miles for fundraising for Cancer research. Bike store estimated this might be as old as 2000 but it sure doesn't look like it!

[mosesbotbol]

^^ Looks like short stem for relation to the rest of the bike ^^

How's the fit? I like when Trek had the traditional geometry when Armstrong was racing. As soon as he retired (the first time) they went to semi-sloping which I am not as much a fan of (nor was he).

[mmblz]

I have nothing to compare it to but it felt good riding it over the weekend. Was worried a road bike would feel awful/bizarre/foreign after a mountain bike.

[hudd]

Haven't been able to ride for several years. Still have my 1980 Nishiki 10 speed. Love this bike. Still looks new. Used to ride 30-50 miles every other weekend.

[mmblz]

Riding my first century tomorrow!

[hammondc]

Riding my first century tomorrow!

how did it go?

[G G]

I used to be. I just sold my 2002 Roadstar. I loved that bike and have ridden it all over the place. I have owned a bike since 2000 and hated to sell it. I guess it's time to sell when you go to buy vehicle tags and realize that you haven't even put the decal on the tag that you bought last year, and that means I didn't ride it at all for a whole year.

[mosesbotbol]

Been riding a lot this summer. Just bought Pro Race 4 25mm tires and love them. Gave up on the tubeless tires.

[mmblz]

how did it go?

It was awesome! Fund raiser for cancer research. Had only worked up to 41 miles beforehand so I was a little worried. But during the ride I never thought I wouldn't make it. Tremendous feeling of accomplishment.

[hammondc]

It was awesome! Fund raiser for cancer research. Had only worked up to 41 miles beforehand so I was a little worried. But during the ride I never thought I wouldn't make it. Tremendous feeling of accomplishment.


Hell of a job!!

[hammondc]

Anyone on here ride on ZWIFT?

[mosesbotbol]

Anyone on here ride on ZWIFT?

I can't stand indoor riding. Couldn't pay me to do it... Well depends how much one is paying me

[hammondc]

Zwift is a blast. I actually ride more inside now than I ever did outside.

[mmblz]

Did my first Zwift ride today... mountain 8. Pretty fun but it messed up the end and gave me a partial ride which was frustrating. Also can't decide if I'm incredibly slow or there's something wrong with calibration...

[hammondc]

BUMP!!!! anyone riding?

Fall is around the corner. By faaaaaar my favorite time to ride. Looking for a new bike now

Any thoughts on Di2 vs eTap??

[mosesbotbol]

Neat to revive this thread. Picked up a BMC with Campy Chorus 11 and DT Swiss wheels. Love the bike. Very short wheelbase and some pedal overlap, but am use to it now.

https://i.postimg.cc/kXzQVk16/side.jpg

[Willem2]

I’m riding. Started as a Wanna be triatlete, later on some years just some organised routes. Than a few years not, than again some cycling and my best effort is 6 times the Alpe d’Huez and la Marmotte, just in time for my gold certificate.
Since 4 years a triathlete again and hopefully next year my first full distance.

[Willem2]

BUMP!!!! anyone riding?

Fall is around the corner. By faaaaaar my favorite time to ride. Looking for a new bike now

Any thoughts on Di2 vs eTap??

Have you searched on YouTube? There are reviews available.
If your used to Shimano, think u need a little bit time to get used to Sram.

[mosesbotbol]

Have you searched on YouTube? There are reviews available.
If your used to Shimano, think u need a little bit time to get used to Sram.

Campagnolo or nothing!

[hammondc]

Have you searched on YouTube? There are reviews available.
If your used to Shimano, think u need a little bit time to get used to Sram.

Yeah its basically split. Sram is connected bluetooth to the components where Di2 is wired. Lett mess, but more susceptibility.

[hammondc]

Campagnolo or nothing!

That SuperRecord EPS is a marvel....

[Willem2]

Campagnolo or nothing!

I find Campagnolo very nice also, looks are great for some time. But over here, there were many years problems with spareparts. So you had to look for a store very hard and had to wait long.

I had Campagnolo on my titanium bike but it wasn’t that good quality. I changed back to Shimano.

[mosesbotbol]

I had Campagnolo on my titanium bike but it wasn’t that good quality. I changed back to Shimano.

Do you remember which groupo that was? Been a Campagnolo fan for 40 years and had Dura Ace on an Eddy Merckx like 20 years ago.

Shimano make nice stuff too. I see the difference between Shimano and Campagnolo like cars. Which do you want to take for a drive through the Alps; a Nissan GTR (Shimano) or an Aston Martin / Ferrari (Campagnolo). All will do it brilliant, may the GTR the fastest... I know which one I'd rather drive.

Even when it comes to wine; it Campagnolo all the way!

https://i.postimg.cc/X75yZJtd/Campy-Corkscrew.jpg