The Road Bike Thread

i own a caad 10 with mix of sram rival and force. Ritchey matte black bars and stem with shimano wheelset and pedals. Bought used off of craigslist a year ago and haven't looked back since. Put in a little over 900 miles last late summer / fall. will post pics when i get home from college this weekend. anyone else going to be in philly late march for the collegiate race?
 
13340975:.caleb said:
i own a caad 10 with mix of sram rival and force. Ritchey matte black bars and stem with shimano wheelset and pedals. Bought used off of craigslist a year ago and haven't looked back since. Put in a little over 900 miles last late summer / fall. will post pics when i get home from college this weekend. anyone else going to be in philly late march for the collegiate race?
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I'd be around if I weren't in Austria, but enjoy! Let's hang at some collegiate races next year.
 
Bought a 2014 Kona Jake last year to get some rides in when trails around where I live are closed. Looking to get back on both my road and mtn bikes next month once weather starts warming up.
 
13304631:JAHpow said:
With clipless your strokes are a lot more efficient and you'll gain more power from your strokes too. Also you can use different muscle groups when you're tired. And when you start pedaling really fast you'll lose control and footing on platform pedals but since you're clipped in with clipless pedals you don't lose that control. One more thing, not only can you push down on the front stroke but also pull up on the backstroke when clipped in.

I have Shimano A530, which are platform on one side and clipless on the other, on my bike cuz I thought I would just wear tennis shoes on short trips but that was a mistake. No matter how long the ride I will be clipped in now. It's just easier and more efficient. This spring I'm throwing a pair of straight clipless pedals on.
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hey man, can you point me in the right direction for pedals? The benefits seem to be great.
 
Any of you guys know any tricks for adjusting brakes? My front brake keeps rubbing. A adjusted the little Allen bolt to try and center them and they started rubbing again
 
13346528:louie.mirags said:
hey man, can you point me in the right direction for pedals? The benefits seem to be great.
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I'm thinking of getting something like this

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Because when I'm just biking around in sneakers or whatever then I don't have to deal with the tiny little pedals
 
13346977:RedPanda said:
I'm thinking of getting something like this

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Because when I'm just biking around in sneakers or whatever then I don't have to deal with the tiny little pedals
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id be sketched out about the bottom of the pedal catching when you're clipped in and cornering hard. id get some SPD pedals and a sneaker style shoe like DZR's for when you're riding around town.

Or just run flats. flats and stiff shoes can be pretty damn capable. I read an article awhile ago about how while you're riding with flats, your feet/legs have a lot more freedom of movement (obviously) so it isnt straining such specific muscles in a specific way repeatedly like it does while you're clipped in. so basically over time you're using more variety of muscles which gives you more power over the long run. (trade off being power transfer)

I swapped over some MTB pedals just to try it on my road bike, and my times on strava were super close actually. where i lost time, and could feel a difference was in sprints. didnt have that instant feel of power transfer.
 
13346528:louie.mirags said:
hey man, can you point me in the right direction for pedals? The benefits seem to be great.
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13346977:RedPanda said:
I'm thinking of getting something like this

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Because when I'm just biking around in sneakers or whatever then I don't have to deal with the tiny little pedals
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So that's what I have on my bike right now. I thought the same as you Panda but I never use the platform side.

I'm going to get an SPD-SL pedal because they're made specifically for road and lighter. I don't need them in carbon so composite will work perfect.

Like this

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13347134:JAHpow said:
So that's what I have on my bike right now. I thought the same as you Panda but I never use the platform side.

I'm going to get an SPD-SL pedal because they're made specifically for road and lighter. I don't need them in carbon so composite will work perfect.

Like this

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I ride with those exact pedals, and can vouch for the fact that they're fine for regular use with flats thanks to cruising around campus.
 
13348279:*TURBONERD* said:
I ride with those exact pedals, and can vouch for the fact that they're fine for regular use with flats thanks to cruising around campus.
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whatcha mean "regular use with flats"? Type of normal shoe that is not the clip in pair?
 
13348490:louie.mirags said:
whatcha mean "regular use with flats"? Type of normal shoe that is not the clip in pair?
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SPD-SLs aren't that bad to ride with without road shoes. It's still a pretty large platform for your sneakers to rest on when riding to the store or bar or whatever. Those half and half pedals seem like a good idea until you actually ride them and realize you have a shitty platform pedal on one side and a shitty spd on the other. Much better to go full SPD or stick with a solid flat.

Check out the Looks (Keo series) though, I love mine compared to shimano. But people will say otherwise on that front.
 
13348524:will_powder said:
SPD-SLs aren't that bad to ride with without road shoes. It's still a pretty large platform for your sneakers to rest on when riding to the store or bar or whatever. Those half and half pedals seem like a good idea until you actually ride them and realize you have a shitty platform pedal on one side and a shitty spd on the other. Much better to go full SPD or stick with a solid flat.

Check out the Looks (Keo series) though, I love mine compared to shimano. But people will say otherwise on that front.
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Which Keo style do you have? I've looked at those and like them but there's so many versions.
 
13348490:louie.mirags said:
whatcha mean "regular use with flats"? Type of normal shoe that is not the clip in pair?
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Yeah, just Nike Dunk SB or Supra Vaiders/Skytops aka not at all bike shoes. I also have Keos on my single speed and recommend the too in regards to the posts above, but I can't recall the exact model.
 
Got my "white stallion" out and cleaned up. Just need a couple of adjustments on it and it'll be ready to go! Stoked!!
 
Bump, because I just went for my first outdoor ride of the season, albeit on the single-speed I have here in Austria. I'm going to improve my climbing skills substantially out of necessity, and I'm stoked to do so.
 
13364735:*TURBONERD* said:
Bump, because I just went for my first outdoor ride of the season, albeit on the single-speed I have here in Austria. I'm going to improve my climbing skills substantially out of necessity, and I'm stoked to do so.
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Another bump, because I'm bummed I missed the first ECCC road weekend, but I'm psyched that I just did 4500 vert in 30 miles on that same single-speed. Walking is hard.
 
Anybody have experience with Ridley frames? I can get an excalibur very cheaply from a friend. Looks like a durable bike that's good for rough roads but isn't the lightest
 
13386883:louie.mirags said:
thursday is the plan for the first ride out this season! High 62 with sun. Stoked!
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Fuck yeah, perfect weather!

13386891:no_steeze said:
Anybody have experience with Ridley frames? I can get an excalibur very cheaply from a friend. Looks like a durable bike that's good for rough roads but isn't the lightest
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I haven't used their frames, but I've had no problems with their handlebars, stems and seatposts. They've all been reliable.
 
13386892:*TURBONERD* said:
Fuck yeah, perfect weather!

I haven't used their frames, but I've had no problems with their handlebars, stems and seatposts. They've all been reliable.
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Are you thinking of Ritchey? Ridley is a belgian company that I think only makes frames
 
OK guys, so this is a 'to buy or not to buy' situation:

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The frame is a Cinelli "The Machine", groupset is Campagnolo Record 10 speed, with a Chorus Carbon chainset. It's got Cinelli Ram2 bars and integrated stem. Dura Ace RS80 50mm deep carbon wheels with custom made Cinelli decals on.

My friend wants $1500 for it which is it at top end of my budget but seems like a fair price for what I'll be getting.

Any of you got any thoughts on this bike?? Buy or not to buy...
 
13399472:BoogieWoman said:
OK guys, so this is a 'to buy or not to buy' situation:

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The frame is a Cinelli "The Machine", groupset is Campagnolo Record 10 speed, with a Chorus Carbon chainset. It's got Cinelli Ram2 bars and integrated stem. Dura Ace RS80 50mm deep carbon wheels with custom made Cinelli decals on.

My friend wants $1500 for it which is it at top end of my budget but seems like a fair price for what I'll be getting.

Any of you got any thoughts on this bike?? Buy or not to buy...
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Definitely go for it. Groupset alone goes for $1400 new, and its campagnolo so you know it will last. I don't know too much about the frame but Cinelli is generally regarded as a high quality brand. Dura Ace wheels are great as well.
 
I am loving the spring weather and the after work rides! I can't wait for a weekend ride to really get some miles on the saddle
 
13400687:NinetyFour said:
Anyone see the shitshow at the Paris-Roubaix the other day?

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ha! damn that sucks.. I would have been tight if I waited but then a few pricks decided to avoid warning and still go
 
13400449:mikeystark said:
Definitely go for it. Groupset alone goes for $1400 new, and its campagnolo so you know it will last. I don't know too much about the frame but Cinelli is generally regarded as a high quality brand. Dura Ace wheels are great as well.
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Thanks! I bought it. Can't pick it up until next month, but I'm hyped..!
 
Slightly off topic, but I just moved to Germany an I NEED a bike. Didn't bring my road bike from the states and it's so outdated I don't even care. Been pointed in the cyclocross direction. Anyone have any articles or recommendations? There are cobblestones and beers here so I feel like it needs to take a beating.
 
13404051:Twinjibber77 said:
Slightly off topic, but I just moved to Germany an I NEED a bike. Didn't bring my road bike from the states and it's so outdated I don't even care. Been pointed in the cyclocross direction. Anyone have any articles or recommendations? There are cobblestones and beers here so I feel like it needs to take a beating.
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Cyclocross or a good single-speed are probably your two best bets. What's your budget?
 
I've always been an avid cyclist but really got into road bikes after coming to Japan. I only have a simple trek 1 series but I've been around to a good amount of places even a 400 km tour around Biwako, japan's biggest lake :)

here's me at my first hillclimb ~100km in the middle of a fucking typhoon. best day ever.

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just me on a very humbling trail ride... I need a cyclocross bike... specifically, better tires

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that's my bike on my first overnight stay to the middle of nowhere (literally the exact middle of Japan) I have since figured out how to pack my bike better. (also another reason I need fatter tires)

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13407568:MACAQUE said:
What's a good target for miles per week? Just getting back into riding now that the weather's better.
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That can be pretty subjective depending on your personal level of riding, the terrain you ride, and how many days a week you can ride. I'd say you best bet is to spy on some local Strava profiles and get a rough idea of what people are doing, then shoot for some similar rides.
 
13407627:NinetyFour said:
That can be pretty subjective depending on your personal level of riding, the terrain you ride, and how many days a week you can ride. I'd say you best bet is to spy on some local Strava profiles and get a rough idea of what people are doing, then shoot for some similar rides.
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I'll definitely try that! I did 20 mile rides yesterday and today and it felt awesome. The route is basically flat, but there was some solid headwind at points.
 
13407568:MACAQUE said:
What's a good target for miles per week? Just getting back into riding now that the weather's better.
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Figure out what you can do that hurts the amount you want in your time frame. If you have less time to ride, go for more hills. Try to add a little to your distance every week, and you'll start realizing what was hard is suddenly well within your comfort range.
 
13409652:Twinjibber77 said:
Thinking sub-600 for the shitty destroy around town bike or 1,500 for a nice one.
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Hm. I'm not an expert with either, but you could get a midlevel single-speed frame with mediocre components for sub-600, and maybe do a little better on components on a cyclocross bike with a similar level frame. With both, you could slowly upgrade your components if you wanted. Realistically, the cyclocross bike will be more versatile and likely of higher quality, but also a little more difficult and expensive to maintain.
 
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