Good bike for an aspiring hammer-ride specialist
06-19-13, 08:03 PM
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fuggitivo solitario
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Good bike for an aspiring hammer-ride specialist
I'm looking for a new bike, primarily for spirited group rides. I haven't been on many, and was dropped in my last one but clawed back and finished with the group. My current bike is an old Giant OCR. I would like to know if a lighter, more aero bike might help. On one group ride, I attacked the group when we were stopped at a red light and got a large gap, but i was eventually reeled back. Maybe some zipp 404 tubulars would help me stay away?
Also i see that a lot of cyclist have these weird cranks on their bikes. I can't really explain what they are, but i was told that they are "quirky." Would they help me spin faster like Lance on the hills and would they help me ride farther? I would like to break 19mph for a 80 mile ride some day.
Finally I have about $8000 to spend on my bike but do you guys think I deserve to have a lighter, more aero bike with zipp 404 tubulars and this quirky crankset? My goal in the next two years is to finish top 10 in my local hammer ride. Right now when i'm on the road, no one waves back at me. I hope when i get good enough people will start to wave at me and then i will have the option not to wave at these riders who are slower than i am.
Also i see that a lot of cyclist have these weird cranks on their bikes. I can't really explain what they are, but i was told that they are "quirky." Would they help me spin faster like Lance on the hills and would they help me ride farther? I would like to break 19mph for a 80 mile ride some day.
Finally I have about $8000 to spend on my bike but do you guys think I deserve to have a lighter, more aero bike with zipp 404 tubulars and this quirky crankset? My goal in the next two years is to finish top 10 in my local hammer ride. Right now when i'm on the road, no one waves back at me. I hope when i get good enough people will start to wave at me and then i will have the option not to wave at these riders who are slower than i am.
06-19-13, 08:10 PM
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First, you need to find a local charity ride. This will guarantee that you pass at least one individual. When you pass this person mock them. Finally, reflect on your inner self and mention the fact that you should probably do better as a person and as a cyclist. This $8000 you spend should be used for a yoga coach to help with you guads. Once you have guads you have game and once you have game you have to drop da hammer!
06-19-13, 08:12 PM
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Get a red one and spend lots of time on MUPS. Your goals are within reach.
06-19-13, 08:13 PM
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06-19-13, 08:20 PM
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do you think i should get a coach?
how fast do i need to accelerate to in order to drop said individual? my hope is to be able to punk a few cat-4's one day.
First, you need to find a local charity ride. This will guarantee that you pass at least one individual. When you pass this person mock them. Finally, reflect on your inner self and mention the fact that you should probably do better as a person and as a cyclist. This $8000 you spend should be used for a yoga coach to help with you guads. Once you have guads you have game and once you have game you have to drop da hammer!
06-19-13, 08:32 PM
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06-19-13, 08:44 PM
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thank you.
06-19-13, 08:45 PM
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I'm looking for a new bike, primarily for spirited group rides. I haven't been on many, and was dropped in my last one but clawed back and finished with the group. My current bike is an old Giant OCR. I would like to know if a lighter, more aero bike might help. On one group ride, I attacked the group when we were stopped at a red light and got a large gap, but i was eventually reeled back. Maybe some zipp 404 tubulars would help me stay away?
Also i see that a lot of cyclist have these weird cranks on their bikes. I can't really explain what they are, but i was told that they are "quirky." Would they help me spin faster like Lance on the hills and would they help me ride farther? I would like to break 19mph for a 80 mile ride some day.
Finally I have about $8000 to spend on my bike but do you guys think I deserve to have a lighter, more aero bike with zipp 404 tubulars and this quirky crankset? My goal in the next two years is to finish top 10 in my local hammer ride. Right now when i'm on the road, no one waves back at me. I hope when i get good enough people will start to wave at me and then i will have the option not to wave at these riders who are slower than i am.
Also i see that a lot of cyclist have these weird cranks on their bikes. I can't really explain what they are, but i was told that they are "quirky." Would they help me spin faster like Lance on the hills and would they help me ride farther? I would like to break 19mph for a 80 mile ride some day.
Finally I have about $8000 to spend on my bike but do you guys think I deserve to have a lighter, more aero bike with zipp 404 tubulars and this quirky crankset? My goal in the next two years is to finish top 10 in my local hammer ride. Right now when i'm on the road, no one waves back at me. I hope when i get good enough people will start to wave at me and then i will have the option not to wave at these riders who are slower than i am.
06-20-13, 01:05 AM
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****: I thought my gun thread was better tbh
06-20-13, 01:36 AM
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I can train you to ride harder better faster stronger. It just so happens my fee is $8k.
06-20-13, 01:46 AM
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How convienient! I'll do it for 7999.99$
06-20-13, 09:41 AM
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"Good bike for an aspiring hamer-ride specialist "
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Is that you RyanF?
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06-20-13, 09:51 AM
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06-20-13, 11:25 AM
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Your legs are way too fricken' hairy. That's what is slowing you down and making you unqualified for a faster bike.