Title: any cyclists?
Post by: porsche4786 on December 06, 2005, 07:21:17 PM
Post by: porsche4786 on December 06, 2005, 07:21:17 PM
I'm having a hard time decided wether to get this http://portland.craigslist.org/bik/115770343.html trek 1000. It has 2000 miles. What do you think?
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: weaselnoze on December 06, 2005, 09:42:18 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 06, 2005, 09:42:18 PM
i ride a specialized allez. year 2001.
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: ajgs500 on December 06, 2005, 09:55:20 PM
Post by: ajgs500 on December 06, 2005, 09:55:20 PM
I THINK THAT BICYCLING SUCKS!!!!!!! j/k
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: porsche4786 on December 06, 2005, 09:58:56 PM
Post by: porsche4786 on December 06, 2005, 09:58:56 PM
Well I think you suck! :thumb:
...just kidding...
...just kidding...
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: ajgs500 on December 06, 2005, 10:02:17 PM
Post by: ajgs500 on December 06, 2005, 10:02:17 PM
We had a cycling team where i went to college ... in fact they won nationals every year..... crazy mfers but very cool!!!
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: porsche4786 on December 06, 2005, 10:05:32 PM
Post by: porsche4786 on December 06, 2005, 10:05:32 PM
I think i'm gonna do the lance armstrong ride next year. 100 miles. time for training! I just hope I can keep up with my uncle, as sad as that sounds.
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: Jace009gs on December 07, 2005, 09:45:48 AM
Post by: Jace009gs on December 07, 2005, 09:45:48 AM
I pitty you fools that pedal on the road....it gets so boring....me ...I have to go for a ride atleast once a week on my Specilized Rockhopper a1 to keep sane....bicycling in the snow it fun, the mud is a blast, and off-road is a constant challenge so I don't fall asleep
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: porsche4786 on December 07, 2005, 10:30:38 AM
Post by: porsche4786 on December 07, 2005, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: Jace009gsI pitty you fools that pedal on the road....it gets so boring....me ...I have to go for a ride atleast once a week on my Specilized Rockhopper a1 to keep sane....bicycling in the snow it fun, the mud is a blast, and off-road is a constant challenge so I don't fall asleep
I mtn bike too....I have a trek 6000
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: weaselnoze on December 07, 2005, 04:50:30 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 07, 2005, 04:50:30 PM
us roadies dont mix well with mountain men.
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 05:24:14 PM
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: Jace009gsI pitty you fools that pedal on the road....it gets so boring....me ...I have to go for a ride atleast once a week on my Specilized Rockhopper a1 to keep sane....bicycling in the snow it fun, the mud is a blast, and off-road is a constant challenge so I don't fall asleep
on road can be interesting too...
Title: Re: any cyclists?
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 05:27:07 PM
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 05:27:07 PM
Quote from: porsche4786I'm having a hard time decided wether to get this http://portland.craigslist.org/bik/115770343.html trek 1000. It has 2000 miles. What do you think?
mileage is relatively meaningless on a bicycle. "This bike is fast" is not true. the rider is fast. he should have said "This bike is light". that would make it more desirable.
component group and wheels not high quality. for the money it might be alright but you'd be better off getting something else I think, and spending a little more money.
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: Turkina on December 07, 2005, 06:05:59 PM
Post by: Turkina on December 07, 2005, 06:05:59 PM
(http://www.calfeedesign.com/pages/images/NewBamboo.png)
I just had to post an image of Calfee's Bamboo Bike :mrgreen: 8)
100 miles isn't too hard. It's just loooooong! Be in good cardiovascular shape and have a butt that is acclimated to the seat, and you're good to go. And eat!
Keep looking?... the price isn't bad, but it all depends on how much riding you plan on putting in and how serious you want to get. You can always resell the bike after getting your feet wet and knowing what you want! Proper upkeep is much more important than mileage.
No riding for me right now... Hunters in the forest preserves, and road conditions are a little too messy here for a decent road ride :(
Remember, spandex should only be worn on race day! Be merciful to your fellow humans! :P :mrgreen:
I just had to post an image of Calfee's Bamboo Bike :mrgreen: 8)
100 miles isn't too hard. It's just loooooong! Be in good cardiovascular shape and have a butt that is acclimated to the seat, and you're good to go. And eat!
Keep looking?... the price isn't bad, but it all depends on how much riding you plan on putting in and how serious you want to get. You can always resell the bike after getting your feet wet and knowing what you want! Proper upkeep is much more important than mileage.
No riding for me right now... Hunters in the forest preserves, and road conditions are a little too messy here for a decent road ride :(
Remember, spandex should only be worn on race day! Be merciful to your fellow humans! :P :mrgreen:
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: porsche4786 on December 07, 2005, 06:52:30 PM
Post by: porsche4786 on December 07, 2005, 06:52:30 PM
I found a new 2004 old stock trek 1000 for $400 at a bike shop and bought it. I don't need anything that is super expensive, it's more about how good of shape your in anyway, and for me I wouldn't be any faster on this bike than on the lance armstrong bike. The only things I plan on doing to it now are clipless pedals, probably aero bars, and extra tubes!
(http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2004/road/medium/10002.jpg)
(http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2004/road/medium/10002.jpg)
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 10:48:29 PM
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 10:48:29 PM
I've got a Profile forward slant seat post if you were going to do triathalons. I was about to put it up on ebay. you want it? I'll sell for cheap.
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: porsche4786 on December 07, 2005, 10:54:17 PM
Post by: porsche4786 on December 07, 2005, 10:54:17 PM
I've never used one before so I'm not really sure if I would need it. Is it more comfortable? Or just makes you more aerodynamic?
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 10:55:57 PM
Post by: pantablo on December 07, 2005, 10:55:57 PM
more comfortable if you're in the tri-bars. only need it if all you're going to do are tri's but now I remember you're wanting to do centuries...better farther back instead of more forward. never mind.
Title: any cyclists?
Post by: Jace009gs on December 08, 2005, 09:31:39 AM
Post by: Jace009gs on December 08, 2005, 09:31:39 AM
Quote from: weaselnozeus roadies dont mix well with mountain men.
ya we usually dissassemble our bikes and paint them brown anyways install a gun rack and GPS system sense we seem to get sort of loss out there on the trail some times :o the ones who live in shanty cabins were from the pre-GPS days.....*sniff* their long lost bikers....haha