The Official DMF Bicycle Thread

[Stella]

We bought his and hers road bikes two weeks ago and have been really loving them!

Here they are:

His:


Hers:

I can see that bicycle riding will be just as addicting as motorcycle riding. I thought that I was doing well when I got a "dark" model road bike to match my Monster, but check this out:



http://www.bianchiducati.com/

Super cool!!!!   Have fun!   

[Mike Qube]

I have this:

Haven't rode it this year though.

[DRKWNG]

Haven't rode it this year though.

I haven't ridden either of my push bikes in a long long time.  Makes me sad to see them sitting there all lonely, but riding them takes time away from riding the Duc.   

[Monster Dave]

I haven't ridden either of my push bikes in a long long time.  Makes me sad to see them sitting there all lonely, but riding them takes time away from riding the Duc.   

This is a balance which is difficult to achieve.

[DRKWNG]

This is a balance which is difficult to achieve.

And I have been failing badly.  It doesn't help though that my dog was kind enough to eat one of my NorthWaves while I was in Afghanistan and I haven't bothered to go shopping for a replacement pair...

[somegirl]

My Duc is for commuting, the bicycles are for "fun" riding.

I'm lucky though, my commuting is always through the twisties.

[Monster Dave]

My Duc is for commuting, the bicycles are for "fun" riding.

I'm lucky though, my commuting is always through the twisties.

I use mine for the same purpose, the sweet sound of my exhaust as I roar down the road makes even the strait roads of AZ fun to ride on!!! What's funny though was that I hit 42mph one day recently on my road bike and started to realize that I wasn't wearing leathers or a full face helmet and started to get a bit worried!!!

[somegirl]

I use mine for the same purpose, the sweet sound of my exhaust as I roar down the road makes even the strait roads of AZ fun to ride on!!! What's funny though was that I hit 42mph one day recently on my road bike and started to realize that I wasn't wearing leathers or a full face helmet and started to get a bit worried!!!

Yeah, I guess I'd qualify as a squid when I'm on the bicycle.  I almost always wear my helmet and gloves (certainly for anything more than toodling around) but usually with shorts and short sleeves.  And I've gotten up to 45 mph a few times.  Once while passing a truck, on the right (I was in the shoulder).

[kopfjäger]

I use mine for the same purpose, the sweet sound of my exhaust as I roar down the road makes even the strait roads of AZ fun to ride on!!! What's funny though was that I hit 42mph one day recently on my road bike and started to realize that I wasn't wearing leathers or a full face helmet and started to get a bit worried!!!

Funny you bring that up. It has been discussed before. So, what is the difference. Hauling ass on a road bike in (lycra), or being on a moto?

[Popeye the Sailor]

Funny you bring that up. It has been discussed before. So, what is the difference. Hauling ass on a road bike in (lycra), or being on a moto?

Well, motorcycles are way cooler, so there's that.

[triangleforge]

Funny you bring that up. It has been discussed before. So, what is the difference. Hauling ass on a road bike in (lycra), or being on a moto?

Mostly that the penalty (in discomfort and diminished performance) for wearing full leathers would be extreme when you're on a bicycle and fairly minimal on a moto. Fastest I've ever been going when I hit the pavement on a bicycle was 35 mph in a race, but it was raining HARD so even though I slid a long, long ways I didn't get as chewed up with road rash as I had in crashes 10 mph or more slower. Believe me though, if I'd had the choice in the instant between coming off & hitting the deck, I'd have chosen full leathers & armor.

When I rode crits, I often wore two pairs of shorts & an open weave polypro undershirt (which I usually wore anyway) on the theory that it gave a little more protection in a crash, with the outside layer moving over the inner layer, instead of ripping open and exposing your skin to the pavement. Of course, I rode crits like a terrified little girl so never crashed in one & tested the theory.

And, of course, the bicyclists who do routinely reach what normally would be considered motorcycle speeds -- downhill MTB racers -- do wear pretty impressive armor.

[SheMonster]

Anyone have recommended reading or favorite books for new bicyclists?

Thx!

[kopfjäger]

Anyone have recommended reading or favorite books for new bicyclists?

Thx!

No advice on books, but here is a video that will inspire you. 


Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009

[Randimus Maximus]

Anyone have recommended reading or favorite books for new bicyclists?

Thx!

in what respect are you looking for reading material on bikes?

[Popeye the Sailor]

Anyone have recommended reading or favorite books for new bicyclists?

Thx!

You know, that's not a real bicycle. It's just a machine at the gym you pedal.