just got a bike - Page 12

reverie · 08-02-2009, 06:30 PM

Nice to see so many cyclists on here

If my city was more level I'd definitely be tempted to buy a single speed. The ease and maintenance factor would be a walk in the park for simple urban riding.

I own a C'dale Street which I am in love with. Shortened the stem and got a WSD saddle which makes it choice for me. The head shock is phenomenal. I'm looking into a more aggressive road bike but can't make up my mind yet. If I can fork the money the C'dale 6 series is definitely on my list.

Lol, I almost miss working at the bike shop.

crookedhatinator45 · 08-03-2009, 01:38 AM

i thought clivesdales were for fat fucks, not widdle girls

**~~SpankyMcLankey~~** · 08-03-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parallax

what so bad about derailleurs? cant picture riding without one

never heard of a single speed?

Parallax · 08-04-2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpankyMcLankey

never heard of a single speed?

why would you want single speed?

SmokeSomeDoja · 08-04-2009, 08:32 AM

Singlespeed Bicycle Conversions by Sheldon Brown

Quote:

Why ride a Singlespeed?

Modern 24-27 speed bikes are marvels of technology, and allow a cyclist to select the gear ratio that will make the most efficient use of his/her energy. If what you're after is getting the maximum possible speed/distance for the minimum effort (and there's nothing wrong with that!) a multi-speed bike is what you need...but, efficiency isn't everything!

If you're riding for sheer pleasure, or for exercise, you don't necessarily place that high a premium on output results, as measured in speed, distance or vertical climb. Instead, you may care more about the actual experience of riding your bike. In this case, you may be a candidate for a singlespeed bike.

Riding a singlespeed can help bring back the unfettered joy you experienced riding your bike as a child. You don't realize how much mental energy you devote to shifting until you relinquish your derailers, and discover that a whole corner of your brain that was formerly wondering when to shift is now free to enjoy your surroundings and sensations.

Paradoxically, a singlespeed is, in another sense more efficient than a multispeed bike! While the single gear ratio will not be the "perfect" gear ratio for all conditions, in the conditions which fit the single gear, it is considerably more efficient mechanically than the drive train of a derailer bike.

A singlespeed bike dispenses with the weight of the derailers, shifters, cables, extra sprockets and longer chain. In addition, a singlespeed gear train runs the chain in a perfectly straight line from sprocket to chainwheel, and avoids the serpentine wind through the pullies of a derailer. You can really feel the difference! A singlespeed is noticeably quicker and easier to pedal than a multispeed bike in the same gain ratio.

Singlespeed bikes are also considerably more sturdy and reliable than multispeed bikes. There's no derailer to catch on the underbrush or to get overshifted into the spokes. The rear wheel itself is a lot stronger than one made with off-center (dished) spoking to make room for a whole bunch of sprockets on one side.

crookedhatinator45 · 08-04-2009, 12:10 PM

worrd. i usually have a single-speed beater for short runs around the neighbourhood or to the grocery store or whatever.. and for skids, obviously.. hahah

i love 3-speeds because then you can get up those steep hills without a fight or worry of busting your chain and/or hub, [had a buddy back in high school who tore up his leg when his chain came off in a freak accident when he made a sharp corner on his road bike..]

Parallax · 08-05-2009, 09:12 PM

meh, i bike for work and pleasure, single speed is just not practical for me. i hope you enjoy yours.

SmokeSomeDoja · 08-07-2009, 10:53 AM

just switched back to fixed gear, rode to the beach and back yesterday. it was a little awkward at first, but you get a feel for it pretty soon. alot of fun tho

SmokeSomeDoja · 08-08-2009, 05:46 PM

my legs are more soar than theyve ever been.

SmokeSomeDoja · 08-12-2009, 10:23 PM

staying fixed fer sure

**~~SpankyMcLankey~~** · 08-14-2009, 02:40 AM

the other day I saw some fixie come up behind me at a stop light going real fast and then just locked up his wheel to stop. It was kinda cool but looked like a pain in the ass.

I wish it wasn't as hilly here cause there's some big hills that I wouldn't want to move my legs that fast.

ionlylooklazy · 08-25-2009, 04:46 PM

i rode a fixed when i was like 10 years old.

anyways, im going to buy a road bike soon, to excersize, get around, and to do triathlons with.

ive got my eye on this guy so far:

buts its 750 new, which is a chunk of change, but i think i can afford.

im going to check out a TREK dealer tommorrow and see what they offer for a good starter road bike. im also going to look at cannondales and specialized.

im also considering buying used

Silverleaf · 08-25-2009, 05:15 PM

i've thought about buying a bike. save a TON on transportation. not to mention the exercise. a worthwhile investment indeed -- though I'm unsure about what i'd need, what's useful, what's excess and pointless -- good thread, hooka!

ionlylooklazy · 08-25-2009, 10:55 PM

i found this one on craigs list or $540, i might inquire about it.

although its 58cm, so it might be a bit tall for me

thats one things about that makes me hesitant about buying a used bike. buying it new theyll take my measurements like i was getting a tux, and pick the right size frame out n shit

ionlylooklazy · 08-28-2009, 08:50 PM

well i just pulled the trigger on this bad boy today

Trek Bikes | Bikes | Road | 1.1

walked to the dealer, rode it home. feelin pretty good about the purchase. test rode a lot of bikes (including the pricey ones). feels good. got a 10% discount on my total purchase (bike, helmet, water bottle + cage)

crookedhatinator45 · 08-28-2009, 09:12 PM

you people can hate all you want, but take of the [now made in china, not in the shimano factories that used to make quality parts] shimano shit and put on some sram. the rear derailleur on my old trek split in half after about 6 months of riding. took all my shimano made in china crap off and swapped in sram parts. had zero problems after.

SmokeSomeDoja · 08-28-2009, 09:57 PM

shimanos pretty good, actually. never had any problems with the japaneasy.

ionlylooklazy · 08-28-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbinator45

you people can hate all you want, but take of the [now made in china, not in the shimano factories that used to make quality parts] shimano shit and put on some sram. the rear derailleur on my old trek split in half after about 6 months of riding. took all my shimano made in china crap off and swapped in sram parts. had zero problems after.

i have 3 years service so if that happens im taking it in to the dealer!

ionlylooklazy · 09-13-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbinator45

i thought clydesdales were for fat fucks, not widdle girls

i think she meant cannondale

crookedhatinator45 · 09-13-2009, 03:06 PM

then why would she say she had a fat-person bike?

08-02-2009, 06:30 PM	#221 (permalink)
reverie Cruising Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 29 Thanked 68 Times in 52 Posts	Nice to see so many cyclists on here If my city was more level I'd definitely be tempted to buy a single speed. The ease and maintenance factor would be a walk in the park for simple urban riding. I own a C'dale Street which I am in love with. Shortened the stem and got a WSD saddle which makes it choice for me. The head shock is phenomenal. I'm looking into a more aggressive road bike but can't make up my mind yet. If I can fork the money the C'dale 6 series is definitely on my list. Lol, I almost miss working at the bike shop. __________________ "For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly." -Gibran "Where there is cruise there is an escort of anti-cruise. But even in a bastion of anti-cruise fodder... there is cruise" -Levitch dissolve popular detachment

08-05-2009, 09:12 PM	#227 (permalink)
Parallax Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,630 Thanks: 131 Thanked 497 Times in 269 Posts	meh, i bike for work and pleasure, single speed is just not practical for me. i hope you enjoy yours. __________________ FUCK THE ROBOTS!!! NUKE THE WHALES!!!

08-07-2009, 10:53 AM	#228 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	just switched back to fixed gear, rode to the beach and back yesterday. it was a little awkward at first, but you get a feel for it pretty soon. alot of fun tho __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

08-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#229 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	my legs are more soar than theyve ever been. __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

08-12-2009, 10:23 PM	#230 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	staying fixed fer sure __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

08-14-2009, 02:40 AM	#231 (permalink)
~~SpankyMcLankey~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,310 Thanks: 1,748 Thanked 1,063 Times in 703 Posts	the other day I saw some fixie come up behind me at a stop light going real fast and then just locked up his wheel to stop. It was kinda cool but looked like a pain in the ass. I wish it wasn't as hilly here cause there's some big hills that I wouldn't want to move my legs that fast.

08-25-2009, 04:46 PM	#232 (permalink)
ionlylooklazy no left turn unstoned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: washington Posts: 3,993 Thanks: 51 Thanked 500 Times in 262 Posts	i rode a fixed when i was like 10 years old. anyways, im going to buy a road bike soon, to excersize, get around, and to do triathlons with. ive got my eye on this guy so far: buts its 750 new, which is a chunk of change, but i think i can afford. im going to check out a TREK dealer tommorrow and see what they offer for a good starter road bike. im also going to look at cannondales and specialized. im also considering buying used Attached Images Last edited by ionlylooklazy; 08-25-2009 at 05:26 PM.

08-25-2009, 05:15 PM	#233 (permalink)
Silverleaf Toker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: in the wild Posts: 497 Thanks: 202 Thanked 67 Times in 46 Posts	i've thought about buying a bike. save a TON on transportation. not to mention the exercise. a worthwhile investment indeed -- though I'm unsure about what i'd need, what's useful, what's excess and pointless -- good thread, hooka! __________________

08-25-2009, 10:55 PM	#234 (permalink)
ionlylooklazy no left turn unstoned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: washington Posts: 3,993 Thanks: 51 Thanked 500 Times in 262 Posts	i found this one on craigs list or $540, i might inquire about it. although its 58cm, so it might be a bit tall for me thats one things about that makes me hesitant about buying a used bike. buying it new theyll take my measurements like i was getting a tux, and pick the right size frame out n shit Attached Images

08-28-2009, 08:50 PM	#235 (permalink)
ionlylooklazy no left turn unstoned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: washington Posts: 3,993 Thanks: 51 Thanked 500 Times in 262 Posts	well i just pulled the trigger on this bad boy today Trek Bikes \| Bikes \| Road \| 1.1 walked to the dealer, rode it home. feelin pretty good about the purchase. test rode a lot of bikes (including the pricey ones). feels good. got a 10% discount on my total purchase (bike, helmet, water bottle + cage)

08-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#237 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	shimanos pretty good, actually. never had any problems with the japaneasy. __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

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