Pauly Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: So that’s why I was asking, on my hybrid I was in top gear and had no issues pedaling, so I felt like I was out of gear. Road bike! Road bike! Road bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 3 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: So that’s why I was asking, on my hybrid I was in top gear and had no issues pedaling, so I felt like I was out of gear. pedal faster 😀 ... but not on the walking path. hybrids/comfort bikes often have MTB type gearing which is great for climbing steep hills or challenging off road terrain but it pretty easy to spin out on flat smooth roads if you are fit. Spinning faster is the easy option. If you are going to be doing more and longer road rides then get a road bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, CoDAF said: Road bike! Road bike! Road bike! It’s tempting. I never thought I would enjoy the bike path this much, I first was thinking mountain bike but now I’m thinking road bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Worked only a 8 hour day at work so I had some time this afternoon for a quick ride. Bike path was very crowded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 I took the new build out today. Light, quick, absorbs all the bumps. 18 miles on a paved path that runs along the river. I am not as out of shape as I thought, but I am nowhere near being in acceptable condition. Wow.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 11 hours ago, Pauly said: I took the new build out today. Light, quick, absorbs all the bumps. 18 miles on a paved path that runs along the river. I am not as out of shape as I thought, but I am nowhere near being in acceptable condition. Wow.. You still have that mtb right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 12 hours ago, Pauly said: I took the new build out today. Light, quick, absorbs all the bumps. 18 miles on a paved path that runs along the river. I am not as out of shape as I thought, but I am nowhere near being in acceptable condition. Wow.. Wow getting all fancy with Ti I'm off the blood thinners and ready to get outside and I look out the window this morning and see snow ☹️ I've been putting plenty of miles on Zwift in the basement which is a decent way to stay in shape, but it not like a real ride outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, CBBaron said: Wow getting all fancy with Ti I'm off the blood thinners and ready to get outside and I look out the window this morning and see snow ☹️ I've been putting plenty of miles on Zwift in the basement which is a decent way to stay in shape, but it not like a real ride outside. LOL wait wut? I dont see snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 2 hours ago, CBBaron said: Wow getting all fancy with Ti I'm off the blood thinners and ready to get outside and I look out the window this morning and see snow ☹️ I've been putting plenty of miles on Zwift in the basement which is a decent way to stay in shape, but it not like a real ride outside. 65⁰ in Raleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 3 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: You still have that mtb right? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Pauly said: Yes. Good good. I'll let you know next time Craig, Dan, and myself hit a trail. Edit: You cant embarrass us too much, or you arent coming to my birthday party. Edited May 8, 2020 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 28 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Good good. I'll let you know next time Craig, Dan, and myself hit a trail. Edit: You cant embarrass us too much, or you arent coming to my birthday party. Embarrass you guys? My bike has been spotless for almost 3 years. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 2 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: LOL wait wut? I dont see snow? Just a few flakes, but there were definitely snow flakes outside this morning. ☹️ I may want to join you sometime for a MTB ride once I get a few rides under my belt this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, CBBaron said: Just a few flakes, but there were definitely snow flakes outside this morning. ☹️ I may want to join you sometime for a MTB ride once I get a few rides under my belt this season. I saw them just not too long ago. 17 minutes ago, Pauly said: Embarrass you guys? My bike has been spotless for almost 3 years. Lol I still remember our mtb ride from a few years ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Gym10 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Still super muddy out at The Wilds but had a nice ride the other day. Glad to have my old Santa Cruz on days like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Spooned on a new rear just in time for it to rain all week 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 9:12 AM, Mr.Gym10 said: Still super muddy out at The Wilds but had a nice ride the other day. Glad to have my old Santa Cruz on days like that. How are the ticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Gym10 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Luckily, I didn’t find any on myself. I stay out of the grassy areas and stick to the woods as much as possible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) What a nice riding bike. Too quick for the bike path, though. Wowzers. SRAM Force 22 full groupset Mavic OpenPro 32 hole rims, Ultegra hubs, DT Swiss 2.0 Continental GP4K II tires Fizik Antares saddle LOOK Classic pedals Arundale Trident carbon cage El Cheapo saddle post, take-off Cannondale stem and bar. I am still playing with the fit. Edited May 13, 2020 by Pauly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Shelled out for a titanium 23T dual bearing power idler. Was the only option for alu side plates over nylon and close in price. $133. 16 days to arrive domestic? old one was 13T single bearing. Gave up on a handsfree center steer python recumbent project and took it to the scrappers. I was able to ride it but it was twitchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Previous owner emailed me wanting to buy his toxy back 👌 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Became a lover of chunky knobs. I thought all our trails were considered hardpack Went from 2.0F 2.35R Mountain king IIs to 2.5F Bontrgr XR5 2.2R Pigsah 2. Almost didn't mount the pigsah as it's sold as a 2.35 and the casing measures 2" and it was a goal to go with more volume. Had a great fast ride though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Added a german touch Ventilanschluss! I had swapped a spare schwinn pumps double head on my bontrager dual volume pump's single head before. Didn't hold pressure readings between pumps This new one has a very easy lever. Less fingernail hammering, but it locks opposite which will be a pain to get used to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 I may look like shit, but at least my steed looks Aces. Time to put in some work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Why did this get moved to the dumpster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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