Bicyclettes

[tylortakahisa]

finally building up a new racing bike

deciding to go with SRAM

already have FORCE shifters and FD

im debating between getting a RED or FORCE crank and RD

is there any real difference besides weight

im getting a team deal so price isn't too much of an issues, if thats the case should I just go with RED:confused::confused:

anyone have thoughts or experience with the gruppos?

[GiZMO]

TOO many baller, I'm the poorest sufuist but it's true, Mission's releasing some good products of all kinds.

Anyone have tips on bike fitment, are things any different on a fixed as you've no choice but to torque on a high/low gear all day. I keep reading about having seat positioned baaack, but I've had mine positioned forward as per actual track setup, which is actually a more comfortable ride for me (I've been riding long toptube/stem for the longest).

[hypsterism]

there are too many variables going on here for us to just say. KOPS is a good starting position and don't compensate reach by moving your saddle.

[Dijonnaise]

^this

iirc, the general way to know if your saddle is well positioned is that when your cranks are horizontal, a string dropping from the knee that is in front should fall directly on the pedal's axle.

Once you find this ideal position, if the reach is still not right you need a different stem/frame. But then again, that's just general guidelines so I don't know how valid they are...

[the Repeater]

finally building up a new racing bike

deciding to go with SRAM

already have FORCE shifters and FD

im debating between getting a RED or FORCE crank and RD

is there any real difference besides weight

im getting a team deal so price isn't too much of an issues, if thats the case should I just go with RED:confused::confused:

anyone have thoughts or experience with the gruppos?

Yeah, I have Red on a Look.

The big rings are really soft (mine bent from being set down putting a wheel on in the parking lot) and shift pretty poorly. The front deraillers are Ti, which is light and all, but drops chains regularly. Team issue "Red" is a steel cage, because a lot of mechanics put on a Force derailler which is steel.

Red has ceramic bearing BB and rear mech, if you care. Brakes are the same, cranks are the same (minus chainring.)

Switched the ring to a Shimano and will be getting the team front mech for next year; fortunately I nearly never use the inner ring. Oh yeah, and Gore cables kinda suck. They aren't as fast or positive as other brands, though they are "smooth" (I guess) and well-sealed. Prefer Shimano/Jag/Yoko.

[blm14]

anyone interested in my 2006 specialized tricross comp 56cm frame-and-fork (plus headset) only? I'll make you a great deal!!

[tylortakahisa]

Oh yeah, and Gore cables kinda suck. They aren't as fast or positive as other brands, though they are "smooth" (I guess) and well-sealed. Prefer Shimano/Jag/Yoko.

Yeah I heard, SRAM works almost like a completely better set with Yoko cables so ill probably go with those

Just got my Force shifters and FD today!!! Pretty stoked, gunna order the rest as soon as the new year starts

[selaviso]

picked up a thickslick... so far i like it =)

[readytoignite]

I've got the current Swrve soft-shell.

sounds intriguing - is this the mid or heavy?

Outlier.cc pants are amazing. It's like wearing sweatpants, but not. Also kinda cool/formal-esque.

i like outlier's stuff, but on the other hand think it's funny that they're basically doing prada circa 1998 (albeit in schoeller fabric) and getting all the hipsters to get on that train. not that i have a problem with prada either

[duce.]

picked up a thickslick... so far i like it =)

nice ride selaviso! i love the thickslicks as well. so much, in fact, i ordered two more spares off ebay for $10 each. they both came bundled up, so now all i have to do is throw one in my backpack before i go riding

[Goslett]

nah had nothing to do with the accident. thanks tho

This haha. I've been dinged a couple times and its never been a brake-related issue. Its more of a "the driver wasnt looking" or a "i was being stupid" issue. Riding brakeless isn't that bad IMO, as long as you know what you're doing. I wouldnt start brakeless though.

[selaviso]

nice ride selaviso! i love the thickslicks as well. so much, in fact, i ordered two more spares off ebay for $10 each. they both came bundled up, so now all i have to do is throw one in my backpack before i go riding

thanks dude lol i saw em on your bike then i looked em up then i bought em haha. i love em though. i need to pick up some more too . have em ready to go.

[wayoutwest]

can you guys elaborate why you like thick slicks so much? I am intrigued.

[selaviso]

im only 2 days in but it seems like they can take a beating... ill let you know in a few weeks.

[GiZMO]

Skid for days. If you're not trying to run a tarck setup, ditch em they're pretty heavy but fun!

[dovo]

Ive been thinking about trying out slickthicks. Been running Vittoria Randonneurs and love them.

[wayoutwest]

got my aerospoke in to replace my damaged front rim after my last wreck.

I think it looks cool. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet, there has been snow/ice for 2 weeks straight.

[selaviso]

QEXnHHEoj6E

[f50fan]

18 year old kid that TONS of my friends knew from highschool got killed in a hit and run this past weekend. Was wearing a helmet and had lights.

Ride safe y'all, shits crazy.

[tylortakahisa]

QEXnHHEoj6E

at 0:57 hes riding with dudes from my team in the white kits

i forget why i didn't make that ride...coulda been youtube famous:(

[Tom is dead.]

18 year old kid that TONS of my friends knew from highschool got killed in a hit and run this past weekend. Was wearing a helmet and had lights.

Ride safe y'all, shits crazy.

hawaii right? bummer

[f50fan]

Yep. He was riding in I guess you could say one of the shadier towns. Couple miles north from me. My parents think they may have seen him riding, because they saw 2 people riding on the same highway the accident happened on, just maybe like 5 miles earlier. Dont know if it was him or not though.

[rockon99]

just checking..

none of you biker folks live in Eugene, Oregon do you? I wanna go for a mellow "i'm-out-of-shape" fixed ride around town and stuff..

[selaviso]

i want to go for a smoke and ride right now lol.

[spudeey]

just checking..

none of you biker folks live in Eugene, Oregon do you? I wanna go for a mellow "i'm-out-of-shape" fixed ride around town and stuff..

Do you go to UOregon? It's my top choice in schools as of now, I just have to keep my grades up to get some scholarship money and convince my parents to let me live across the country.

[rockon99]

i live here, but go to Lane Community College, (music transfer). i'll be at UO in a year and a half.

Eugene's a good city, but its really easy to get bored of riding it. - i'm thinkin a ride to the Goat for a beer/book/smoke.

[ktothe]

i want to go for a smoke and ride right now lol.

I gotta get out to Riverside next week. I'll hit you up once I can find the time (new job/schedule)!

[kicks79]

I have been off my bike for almost two weeks now (injury related) and it might be at least another week before i can get back on.

Feel like my fitness level is deteriorating rapidly it sucks !

[stuntastic]

Oh, that's because it is!

I've been off my bike for at least 2-3 weeks, and I'm sure that when I hop back on, I'll be winded after a few miles.

Todays weather couldn't have been yesterday, when I actually had time to ride, where as today, I have to run errands. Fuckin christ.

[selaviso]

I gotta get out to Riverside next week. I'll hit you up once I can find the time (new job/schedule)!

fa sho bro.