Today I:
08-24-11, 08:22 PM
#3076
Fresh Garbage
Do you deal with QBP, Scrod? I ordered a Dimension compact drop with the flat tops and I am curious how they are compared to some of the big brand stuff. Someone came to the co-op with a 3ttt Ergonova, so feeling that prompted me to go for compact drops w/ flat tops
08-24-11, 08:26 PM
#3077
Your cog is slipping.
The Dimension stuff is pretty damn good considering the cost. There are a few sets of compact drops hanging on the wall at the shop and even though I've never ridden with them, they look and feel decent.
08-24-11, 08:31 PM
#3078
Elitist
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 15,965
Mentioned: 88 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1386 Post(s)
Liked 92 Times
in
77 Posts
I dig compact bars. I have them on both my road and track bikes. On the track bike when I don't need sprint bars.
08-24-11, 08:38 PM
#3079
yoked
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: S
Posts: 3,594
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
But people with super wide shoulders need wider bars.
08-24-11, 08:42 PM
#3080
Fresh Garbage
How much saddle/bar drop do you have on your Tarmac, Carleton? For a long time I have been content with the Ritchey ergo bars (none of my bars were bought new, so I have dealt with what I can get) on my road bike. This weekend, after two long rides, I said **** it. I hate these bars, they just dont work for lots of saddle/bar drop.
I have tried it. My normal bar width is 44cm and I was ok for short rides with the <40cm bars. I can see people doing this on the track since races are not very lon, but it was weird though. I felt like I was riding on aerobars when I swtiched between my two bikes. It didn't feel natural and my upper back felt stressed. I rode the narrow bars for several weeks to try to get used to them, but no go
It was like riding this all day long
It was like riding this all day long
Last edited by hairnet; 08-24-11 at 08:56 PM.
08-24-11, 09:01 PM
#3081
yoked
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: S
Posts: 3,594
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
No brakes or foot retention and suicide bars.
Plus the frame is too small for them.
But seriously. Narrow bars aren't for everyone. I prefer slightly wider bars but that's just me.
Plus the frame is too small for them.
But seriously. Narrow bars aren't for everyone. I prefer slightly wider bars but that's just me.
08-24-11, 09:09 PM
#3082
Still kicking.
Today I got a proper ride in with the new front wheel. Much better.
__________________
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
08-24-11, 10:38 PM
#3084
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Today I scored a bunch of parts I was looking for all at once... have been rebuilding my UAV into a fully geared trekking / touring / commuter and wanted to bring the bike back fairly close to stock and scored the right crank and rear derailleur and recently found an NOS stock wheel set and shifters.
Got everything installed and the bike is just purring along like it was brand new... and it is nearly 25 years old.
Got everything installed and the bike is just purring along like it was brand new... and it is nearly 25 years old.
08-24-11, 11:11 PM
#3085
Elitist
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 15,965
Mentioned: 88 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1386 Post(s)
Liked 92 Times
in
77 Posts
How much saddle/bar drop do you have on your Tarmac, Carleton? For a long time I have been content with the Ritchey ergo bars (none of my bars were bought new, so I have dealt with what I can get) on my road bike. This weekend, after two long rides, I said **** it. I hate these bars, they just dont work for lots of saddle/bar drop.
The camera angle makes the bars/hoods look like they extend A LOT further than they really do. They really only extend maybe 2-3CM over the hub.
BTW, the bars are Zipp Service Corse SL "Short and Shallow" 40cm
08-25-11, 02:00 PM
#3088
hamcycles.com
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
today I didn't look at the weather report before heading out. got caught in some rain all the way to class. when I showed up it looked like someone had thrown me in a pool. of course on campus it was a very light shower so nobody understood why I was so effing wet.
08-25-11, 02:26 PM
#3089
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: State College, PA
Posts: 812
Bikes: Caad9, Fixed gear, Hardrock beater, 3 speed cruiser
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
today is the first happy thursday ride of the semester, so.. happy thursday!
08-25-11, 02:35 PM
#3090
don't door me bro!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Posts: 184
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Actually it is spot on for anyone in NYC, I think Google changes the start location depending on where the person is? In any case, I edited the original post.
08-25-11, 02:58 PM
#3091
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Finally took my old wrecked road frame to the LBS to take the crankset/BB and headset off. Also got a car wash.
EDIT: Bought a Calv jacket from Scrod as well.
EDIT: Bought a Calv jacket from Scrod as well.
Last edited by Jaytron; 08-25-11 at 04:46 PM.
08-25-11, 03:13 PM
#3092
Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: 417
Posts: 28
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
First post.
Installed new bullhorn and new tape, so far seems much more comfortable.
Looking forward to my commute in the morning.
Installed new bullhorn and new tape, so far seems much more comfortable.
Looking forward to my commute in the morning.
08-25-11, 04:34 PM
#3093
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 169
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Changed my first bicycle tire(s). New gatorskins courtesy of the awesome pbk deal.
08-25-11, 05:33 PM
#3094
hamcycles.com
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,705
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
wish that pbk deal also stocked x28s. I've been riding the crap out of my gskins and still have yet to get a flat. I may never switch to another tire. already regret buying the vittoria for my rear on the leader
08-25-11, 06:38 PM
#3095
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Awwwwwwwww yyyyyyyeeeeeeeaaaa. Today is awesome. New frame/fork/chain came in 2 days early 
08-25-11, 07:05 PM
#3097
Still kicking.
Today I started the process of wearing myself out so there is absolutely no excuse to ride on Sunday. Don't want to get caught in a hurricane.
__________________
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
08-25-11, 07:41 PM
#3098
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: im, hungary
Posts: 1,976
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
been rocking the 40cm ergonova's + tektro hoods for about half a year. its great. wish the drops extended a bit more though.
08-25-11, 08:06 PM
#3100
yoked
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: S
Posts: 3,594
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Today I received my bullhorns and tape in the mail. I have to say I'm impressed with the Nashbar bullhorns. Thought they were gonna be cheap but they're great. They look a lot like the Profile Design Airwing OS, but with less horizontal reach.
