The Official DMF Bicycle Thread

[triangleforge]

Not sure if this has been posted here yet.  Sorry if it's a derby.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/videos/a30638/biker-passes-motorcycles/

Y'know, if he really wanted to impress them, he should have passed like this:

[DarkMonster620]

Bike with new gear

IMG-20160903-WA0005 >>> after I finished installing and looked at the pics, I noticed how the bottle blocks some light from rear . . tomorrow I will loosen and turn 180° and lower the bottle as much as I can on the front

IMG-20160903-WA0007
At work
Lights in motion

if above link doesn't work, this one might,

[DarkMonster620]

Solution found to 2nd water bottle and rear light

Repositioning of 2nd water bottle

[Johnny OrganDonor]

Y'know, if he really wanted to impress them, he should have passed like this:

Even more impressive you see that "superman" is on fixie w/ no brakes. 

[d3vi@nt]

Even more impressive you see that "superman" is on fixie w/ no brakes. 

Better res, slightly longer version here:

I didn't think he'd be able to clip back in again, but no problems there, either...

[Johnny OrganDonor]

Hydro disc brakes?? Them're for wimps! Wanna slow down?   Just drag yer feet on the rear wheel.

[triangleforge]

Bah, BMX punks do it all the time.   

(Me, I was just imagining the interplay of road cleats and carbon fiber rims when I realized what he was doing...)

[DarkMonster620]

A friend of mine, decided that HE was going to inscribe me to the "OCEAN TO OCEAN" Gran Fondo ride  . . . I might be riding avg of 18kms/day and today did 35kms but, still have time to condition myself for this one . . . 7 of 10 of my riding friends do road bikes, I do MTB with 29" this route has lots of hills I am riding in a flat road with wind acting as resistance

[DarkMonster620]

Having a serious look at these two bikes, if I were to purchase, I would have the ability to pay monthly

http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/249680021/SCOTT-CR1-30-Bike

http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/249693019/SCOTT-Speedster-50-Bike/

Other than price, for what I use it for, which one do you think will serve me better, looong run

[Stella]

Cursory glance at both and it looks like the CR1 would be the better option if you're going to do more riding (& competing?!).   

[DarkMonster620]

Cursory glance at both and it looks like the CR1 would be the better option if you're going to do more riding (& competing?!).   

Want to mix up the workout rides and on events like that one that are 100%road use the road bike . . .

Been able to keep a 20km/h pace thru my workouts every day . . . if you have strava you can follow me

[triangleforge]

I looked over the geometry of both frames, and couldn't see any differences you'd notice - the alloy frame has a slightly longer headtube (just shy of 1 cm longer in my size, 56 cm), which could translate into a slightly more upright position, but that's well within the range of adjusting with a differently angled stem. Is there any way you can ride both? In really gross generalities, it's easier to build a carbon fiber frame that is slightly compliant (so it'll feel "comfortable") and easier to build an alloy frame that is stiff & light (so it'll feel "fast" and "responsive"). I don't know if that's what Scott went after with these two frames, but it sounds like it from the ad copy they have with each. Riding them back to back will tell the tale.

Make sure you're also budgeting for a boatload of new accessories - neither of these bikes is really suited to platform pedals, so you'll want to add to the total clipless pedals (which is kind of a funny name, since everyone I know says they "clip in" to clipless pedals, but I digress...) and the proper bike shoes that can fit a cleat for the pedals. As Joel has been advocating, a jersey or two will be nice, and even nicer will be a really nice pair of bike shorts. You'll thank me later. Let's see... gloves, helmet, glasses that wrap around and keep the wind out of your eyes... It adds up fast, and it's not really about looking the part - all of that stuff makes a big difference on the road.

Oh, and if you start riding a bike with drop bars, you have to start shaving your legs. No exceptions.

[DarkMonster620]

Thanks for input . . .


Alloy I was able to short ride, felt good, CF felt lighter,  still felt weird as not used to position . . . As said, my idea is to workout on both and use them on different events . .  If push came to shove, then I'd go with 27.5" for trails as I feel more comfy with smaller diameter on trails . . .

Oh, NO shaving for me . . . Sorry . . . too cold

edit:
I am already looking at a set of pedals that I can use normally with NO cleats and with cleat shoes
, they cost $43.00 in amazon, but, I prefer purchasing them locally, even at a higher cost, but, this cost translates into a warranty, free installation and dealer will show appreciation towards the purchase of the road bike down the line . . .

I've got a helmet, got gloves, got 3 shorts, 4 shirts, glasses[not too fancy, but do the job], no specialty shoes at the time . . . As for pedals, he can set me up with Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Road or Shimano PD-R550 SPD-SL Road that aren't that hi up the scale . . .

[LMT]

I have a Scott Speedster. I wish it had 3 cogs on the front. Hills need a granny gear!

[triangleforge]

Those mixed-use pedals look like a great option.