[Ilagon]

Where did you pick up your Kurt Kinetic bcrdukes? I've read it's the best bike trainer on the market, but they're pricey.

[bcrdukes]

^
I got mine from La Bicicletta on W. Broadway. They had the cheapest price in town for $365 or something. Most places sell for $399 etc. They aren't cheap - I agree but it really helped me when I first got back onto the bike after a 15 year hiatus. :D

Online prices are the same even in the US - just an FYI.

[-lincolnboi-]

Let's ride! All you guis in on your road bikes and myself on a mountain bike :ilied:

[Senna4ever]

^^^ I have a hybrid! We can ride together! :alonehappy:

[bcrdukes]

I have a hybrid too. :alone:

[Jsunu]

Does anyone happen to have any suggestions on foldable bikes? From my limited research I hear dahon is a great brand but I am looking for other people's opinions on a decent folding bike.

[DavidNguyen]

I recently got a dahon mu p8. Great bike
Honestly I think they're all the same. It comes down too. How much your willing to fork out. The more u do. The more stylish your bike will be

[DavidNguyen]

If your on a budget. Check out the folding bike made by norco..."fiori"

[hud 91gt]

I recently got a dahon mu p8. Great bike
Honestly I think they're all the same. It comes down too. How much your willing to fork out. The more u do. The more stylish your bike will be

I'm sorry, your right until you have a bit of experience on a bike, then you notice right away. Bikes with good components last. Crisp shifts for more then a month, adjustability. Keep riding and you will figure it out quickly.

[skiiipi]

Sorry the price is actually $1119.99....my bad, thought it was $1049....
but 1119-20% is still $895.20...pretty good deal still

Starting June 6th Sportchek is running the "spend and get" promotion.
Spend $100 or more and receive a $20 promo gift card
Spend $250 or more and receive a $50 promo gift card
Buy the Ventura race this time with the Team assist coupon and you would get the 20% off AND a $50 promo gift card. Not a bad deal.

[k00laid]

Thanks for the headsup skippi! Probably hold out for a while longer

[woob]

Horrry shieeet. Hit the (metric) century mark!!

Rode 107km today. Avg speed: 26.7km/h

SUPER STOKED.


I kinda want to buy a GPS bike computer so I can post pics of my routes.

[bcrdukes]

Next thing we know you win the Giro d'Italia. :rofl:

[GREddie]

What an awesome day for a ride!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538090_10150926117777560_511577559_9785617_1729251 614_n.jpghttp://

This was taken on the Seaside pathway on the way to Granville Island.

From my earlier post I was wondering which computer to get, and I decided on the Cateye Wireless Strada cyclocomputer. It held up pretty well today.

[dat_steve]

that's the same one i've got :) works like a beaut
sick caad10 btw! you look like you're prepared for a zombie apocalypse with that massive saddle bag :P

[woob]

Yeeuh CAAD10 army! I have a red one. I kinda wish I had the black, though, since red is so heaty and it makes me not want to leave it around.


Also, did anyone get hit by hail today?

Riding along River Road in Richmond, my group and I got absolutely soaked by 20 mins of heavy rain + hail during an otherwise clear day.

[GREddie]

Hahaha! The bicycle... It's fast and quiet; perfect for a zombie apocalypse. =D
My saddle bag just holds my keys, wallet, spare tube, tire levers and a bike tool.

[dat_steve]

just checked and i guess my bag isn't much better heh..maybe about 80% the size of yours. i managed to squeeze in a tube, levers, multi-tool, patch kit. keys, phone, credit card+ID, and maybe a snack bar are in my jersey pockets.

going to do a quick 30k around ubc/kits tomorrow morning, hope the weather keeps nice

[Senna4ever]

I hate you guys....here I am congratulating myself for riding 10km..... :okay:

[bcrdukes]

The more you ride, the easier it gets. :)

[woob]

"It never gets easier, you just go faster." - Greg LeMond

"Shut up, legs." - Jens Voigt

[dat_steve]

"It never gets easier, you just go faster." - Greg LeMond


so true. scary moment for me today - was going through ubc and then i thought it'd be fun to see how fast i could go down that hill right after the highway (kits side), big ringed sprinted then tucked in and got up to 58+km/h (i was scared to look down and check after that) then i realized what would happen if i hit a patch of fine dirt or an unexpected bump in the road then i hit the brakes right away.

have to say it felt pretty good though lol felt like i was in Tron :nyan:

[bcrdukes]

Rode over the Burrard Bridge towards Pacific Ave. Midway, a man in his 50s or 60s blasts past me on his road bike. :okay:

[LiquidTurbo]

I hate you guys....here I am congratulating myself for riding 10km..... :okay:

Get a proper bike fit done. Right fit and right gear makes all the difference. I went from not riding a bike since I was a kid to being able to ride 120km a day easy.

Aiming for 160km+!

[woob]

Rode over the Burrard Bridge towards Pacific Ave. Midway, a man in his 50s or 60s blasts past me on his road bike. :okay:

No worries, homie. My dad is 50+ and he's just as strong as me on the flats, but poops all over me in the hills.

[LiquidTurbo]

Theres a 67 yr old at work that no one I know can touch on a bike.

[Spaceship_coupe]

I've got an older Cannondale CAAD9 and damn the new CAAD10 is beautiful!

[k00laid]

hey pics not showing up, would love to see the image

[swfk]

Hey guys I'm planning to buy a fixie for my girlfriend. We were looking at the Macargi RD269 and she's ridden the 53cm and it felt slightly large for her height at 5'3". One size down is the 48cm but we couldn't try that one out. We were contacting this guy from Craigslist who has been ordering them in and selling them for $320 firm which I think is a pretty fair price based on eBay pricing.

I couldn't find this bike to be sold elsewhere locally. Now however I think we'll be buying it off eBay though because the seller hasn't returned any calls after that one time we met and tried out the bike.

Now my questions are, would 48cm be too small for her height at 5'3"?

When she rode the 53cm with the seat set the lowest, she was tip toeing on one foot while the other in the air, is this normal for a fixie?

Anywhere else I can look at to buy a fixie for under $350 brand new locally?

Sorry for asking so many questions. Tried searching but it was all motorbikes, didn't wanna make a new thread either. Hope you guys could help us out!

[bcrdukes]

When she rode the 53cm with the seat set the lowest, she was tip toeing on one foot while the other in the air, is this normal for a fixie?

LOL! No! 53cm is too tall for her! You should be able to stand between the bike without it touching your crotch and with the bike standing straight up. If not, it's too big.

If I recall correctly from our meet last Friday, a 48 or 50cm should work for her. How tall is she anyway? Fixies could be bad for your knees so maybe consider something else on the safe side. Also check out BikesDirect.com (http://www.bikesdirect.com) for their fixies. (not local.) It's going to be pretty hard to find a fixie for $350 locally.

Off-topic:

I saw this and thought of azncreations, woob and LiquidTurbo. :rofl:

The Ironman Is NOT a Cult? - YouTube

[swfk]

LOL! No! 53cm is too tall for her! You should be able to stand between the bike without it touching your crotch and with the bike standing straight up. If not, it's too big.

If I recall correctly from our meet last Friday, a 48 or 50cm should work for her. How tall is she anyway? Fixies could be bad for your knees so maybe consider something else on the safe side. Also check out BikesDirect.com (http://www.bikesdirect.com) for their fixies. (not local.) It's going to be pretty hard to find a fixie for $350 locally.



I asked her to stand over the top tube and she was aaaaalmost flat on both feet. She's exactly 5'3". I wish there was a 50cm but they only came in 48 and 53 =/ We like how it rides and how light it is etc so I think we'll stick with fixies lol. Thanks bcrdukes!

[bcrdukes]

If she's 5'3, she'll have to compromise with a 48. 53 is way too tall for her. She should be at the very least be able to flat foot it while standing between the top tube.

[woob]

The Ironman Is NOT a Cult? - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6derUz9_k0)

Hahaha speaking of the Ironman, I met one of BC's top triathletes while on the ferry home from my bike tour of Salt Spring. His name is Wade Carlson and he's training for an Ironman hahahaha.

He came in 2nd in the Shawnigan Lake Half-Iron: Results: Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathlon (http://www.raceheadquarters.com/results/2012/multi/ShawniganHalf2012M.html)


Regarding the gf's bike, 53 is likely to be WAYYY too big. I'm 5'9" and I ride a 52.

[swfk]

If she's 5'3, she'll have to compromise with a 48. 53 is way too tall for her. She should be at the very least be able to flat foot it while standing between the top tube.

Ordered a 48cm Macargi RD269 on eBay since bikesdirect was all sold out and such. $310 CAD shipped to PR. Hope all goes well :concentrate:

[k00laid]

Im stuck between a 54 and a 51 (only because they come in those 2 sizes), Im about 5'9-10. When I sit on the 54, i can just clear the top tube flat footed with barely a finger in between. But 51 seems a lil small for me. Is it worse for a bike to too big or small for the rider?

[dat_steve]

they're both bad :P if I absolutely had to pick i'd go for the 54..i'm 5'7 with a 30in inseam and the bikes i ride are 51-52. stand over height is one way of measuring size but reach is also very important. you don't want to drop a paycheque on something that you're going to regret though - i say find something that's your size :)

i'm always scrounging CL and PB so if you drop us your measurements/budget im sure we can help find you something :)

[woob]

I think it depends on your body type and the bike's geometry. I would say throw the potential frames on a trainer and adjust saddle height accordingly to determine the best potential fit. At least, that's how Cap's determined the size for me is 52. For reference I am 5'9" with a 33" inseam (not my pants inseam).

[Spaceship_coupe]

Here's a pic of my bike after a quick ride after work. A clean bike is a happy bike. I apologize for the crappy cell phone photo.

http://i.imgur.com/mAO9Pl.jpg

[dat_steve]

looking good Prelude. what's that like 5 of us with cannondales now?

[LiquidTurbo]

No Specialized riders :okay:

[Spaceship_coupe]

looking good Prelude. what's that like 5 of us with cannondales now?

Thanks. I've had the bike since new in 2009 and have been itching to upgrade some parts. The Tiagra/Sora mix has served me well with no problems but would love to upgrade to a 105 gruppo in the future.

[skiiipi]

Starting June 6th Sportchek is running the "spend and get" promotion.
Spend $100 or more and receive a $20 promo gift card
Spend $250 or more and receive a $50 promo gift card
Buy the Ventura race this time with the Team assist coupon and you would get the 20% off AND a $50 promo gift card. Not a bad deal.

Hey guys, just had my first encounter with this
Unfortunately the team assist coupon states "cannot be combined with any other offer" so these two promo doesn't stack :(

Sorry guys

[UFO]

I'm thinking of doing a road bike frame up build from a Rocky Mountain alu/carbon frame, nothing too fancy just middle of the range type stuff. I'm not very well versed in the road scene, but I'm quite familiar to the mountain bike side of things. I've converted my mtb into a pseudo hybrid but it doesn't get me stoked to get out and fire off 50k on the road.

A couple of starter questions for you guys:
1. Standard or compact cranksets? I don't think Vancouver in general is considered too hilly or mountainous to require compact, I may be wrong though
2. Do the make of brakes make huge a difference? I see Tektro spec'd on a lot of the low-mid range bikes, and I know that Tiagra/105 is the general quality entry level range.
3. Where is best to look for used/preowned components? I browse Pinkbike and CL quite regularly.

[bcrdukes]

Question for woob / LiquidTurbo / pK-diU- and all you roadies who go on 234141km rides.

When you go on 1hr+ rides, what do you pack in forms of food or fuel to keep you going? And when do you start to feel like you're hitting the wall?

[dat_steve]

pretty sure i'm nowhere near as crazy as these other dudes but pre-ride i'll have an egg or two with some yogurt and toast...pretty much whatever i can scrounge up in the morning. i'll eat a snack bar every 50km or so. some of my buddies are into the gels and such, i just haven't tried them out myself but they seem like a good way to keep energy levels up.

if i feel like i'm seriously going to hit a wall i'd just pull over and enjoy the scenery for 5 minutes or so. i just pretend like i'm adjusting my seat or something if other guys are passing by :P

"you okay there, bro?"
"yeah, just testing my seat angle. no sweat, thanks bro"

[bcrdukes]

How much do you weigh, if you don't mind me asking?

[bd0n]

Question for woob / LiquidTurbo / pK-diU- and all you roadies who go on 234141km rides.

When you go on 1hr+ rides, what do you pack in forms of food or fuel to keep you going? And when do you start to feel like you're hitting the wall?

Depends, usually after an hour i need something, for me i keep a fig newton in my back jersey, and if you splash something with carbohydrates either every once in a while, you get a pretty good jump in performance.

Also anyone whos getting a tad addicted on the topic of cycling,

https://secure.rodale.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OaeEntryPage?storeId=10057&cm_mmc=Bicycling.com-_-Top%20Module%20-_-BKE%20Mod%20GrncouponJun-_-OfferId_BKE53023_keycode_I2EWA008&source=Rodale&parentMktOfferId=53023&keycode=I2EWA008&mktOfferId=CAD53024

20 dollars for a year is hard to beat!

[woob]

A couple of starter questions for you guys:
1. Standard or compact cranksets? I don't think Vancouver in general is considered too hilly or mountainous to require compact, I may be wrong though
2. Do the make of brakes make huge a difference? I see Tektro spec'd on a lot of the low-mid range bikes, and I know that Tiagra/105 is the general quality entry level range.
3. Where is best to look for used/preowned components? I browse Pinkbike and CL quite regularly.

1. I ride a compact: 50/34 with a 12/27 rear cassette. You probably will hardly use 53-12 anyway unless you're planning on pulling a 35+mph sprint in the near future. Also, downhill speed can be achieved with a good tuck instead of pedalling on your biggest rings. I hardly use even the 50-12 on my compact. I have, however, used the 34-27 for steep hills in Vancouver (18% grade for 140m near my house) and elsewhere. But really, it's up to you. If you foresee yourself not ever needing the small ring, then by all means get a standard double.

Here's a nice little webpage that calculates achievable speeds at certain cadences and gear ratios (http://www.machars.net/bikecalc.htm).

2. Tektro has served me well so far. I hear the pads make a big difference, though, so I plan to upgrade to Kool Stop pads once the Tektro once wear siginificatly.

3. PB and CL are the big ones. MEC Online Gear Swap may also be worth a look.

Question for woob / LiquidTurbo / pK-diU- and all you roadies who go on 234141km rides.

When you go on 1hr+ rides, what do you pack in forms of food or fuel to keep you going? And when do you start to feel like you're hitting the wall?

For 25-30km rides: 1 bottle of water

For ~50km rides: 1 bottle of water and a few Clif Shot Blocks (essentially candy that's easy to grab out of a jersey pocket)

For >70km: 2 bottles of water, a bunch of Shot Blocks, and around one cup of salted roasted almonds (I never eat all of them, though). The protein from the almonds is nice to have because BCAAs increase resistance to fatigue in glycogen-depleted subjects (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21297567). Specifically, leucine (one such BCAA) is found in moderate quantities in almonds.

The thing to remember for long rides is to stay hydrated and keep topping yourself up with energy. This means drinking before you feel thirsty and eating before you feel hungry. Otherwise, you'll bonk. I don't usually "hit the wall" if I eat and drink enough before and during the ride.

I haven't hit a serious wall since around a month ago at a 50km R2CC training ride that I hadn't prepared for (see: hadn't ridden in a month). On that ride, once past the 30km mark, whenever the road went uphill I just said "fuck it" and spun my lowest gear all the way up. That's usually my plan if I bonk. Also, if you're riding with a group, just sit in their slipstream until you've recovered. Try to hold their wheel as long as possible, because once you've been dropped, you're done. Drafting makes a huge difference.

[bcrdukes]

Where are you doing your 25-30km rides?

[dat_steve]

How much do you weigh, if you don't mind me asking?

5"7, on the brink of 150 so you get an idea of my size-ish. featherweight for sure!

the iona stretch itself is a good 14k (both ways) i believe. just tack on a loop of richmond and you get yourself a nice 50k flat ride.

[bcrdukes]

Holy.

I'm doing 10 to 20KMs in the city of Vancouver itself with a combination of hills and the like and after an hour, I'm trying to keep up.

Mind you, I'm 5'8 and 220lbs with a large frame. I'm no lightweight for sure. :(

[woob]

Where are you doing your 25-30km rides?

~30:
1. A loop around the Fraser River between the Cambie Street Skytrain bridge and Queensborough using Kent Ave in Van and River Road in Richmond. It's pretty flat other than some spots on Marine and Southpoint Dr in Burnaby. ~32km

2. A loop up the Ontario hill, east along the Ridgway bike route, pick a hill to go south back to the river, and close the loop along the Kent bike route. The only big hill is Ontario Street. <30km

~40:
3. Out-and-back to UBC along Kent/Heather/57th/Marine. >40km

4. Out-and-back to Iona Beach <40km. I'll often throw in the end of my Queensborough loop to get 50+km with some small hills.

[bcrdukes]

I'm doing something wrong.

I keep picking routes with a fuck tonne of steep ass hills. :p

[-lincolnboi-]

I'm doing something wrong.

I keep picking routes with a fuck tonne of steep ass hills. :p

work them legs :ilied:

Anyone planning to go to the mec bikefest on fri-sun?

[azncreationz]

I'll be at MEC BikeFest, and maybe at Ride For Charity..

Who made it through Bike To Work Week? I got tons of freebies from the commuter stations!

bcrdukes: 100km rides minimum from here on out! Join the cult..hehehe..and learn to love the hills. :)

[bcrdukes]

^
Sorry cult leader. I'm not joining you guys! :rofl:

[UFO]

so true. scary moment for me today - was going through ubc and then i thought it'd be fun to see how fast i could go down that hill right after the highway (kits side), big ringed sprinted then tucked in and got up to 58+km/h (i was scared to look down and check after that) then i realized what would happen if i hit a patch of fine dirt or an unexpected bump in the road then i hit the brakes right away.

have to say it felt pretty good though lol felt like i was in Tron :nyan:

Haha, sucks to lose your head when you're in a moment like that. I hit 58km/h on my MTB once and was more concerned about not being able to see with all the tears streaming out of my eyes. I have a friend who's a pro triathlete, and she was heavily affected in the head when she had a bad speed wobble induced crashed...I've never encountered anything like that but that just sounds hugely scary to me.

[woob]

That's pretty scary. How fast was she going?

[LiquidTurbo]

Mountain Bike High Speed Record Accident - YouTube

:troll:

[LiquidTurbo]

Question for woob / LiquidTurbo / pK-diU- and all you roadies who go on 234141km rides.

When you go on 1hr+ rides, what do you pack in forms of food or fuel to keep you going? And when do you start to feel like you're hitting the wall?

Once I did a ride out to UBC and back without eating a single thing.. probably not the smartest idea.

These days, at minimum I'll bring two water bottles 4-5 Cliff Bars, use a hammer gel or two. On the recent spout of hot weather I stopped in a Chevron and got a 2 of those gatorade things for 3$. They fit in bike bottle racks too!

The last ride I did over 100km I felt like I could've kept going... ran out of time in a day. My next big ride will be out to Squamish and back (200km roundtrip). (Anyone want to join me? lol) Will do a trip report including what to eat.

The night before rides I'll eat a huge dinner.

I think for distance, the best thing to do is make one the most efficient possible on a bike. Ride with road cleats and everything properly adjusted. I think the culmination of the small things make all the difference. After all, you are the engine and the bike is just the vehicle. Keeping tires topped up to perfect PSI has a lot to do with it as is dealing with wind resistance. Riding with a tailwind is really helpful. I think also speed is a great factor. Just like how someone could walk all day, compared to running all day, you have to find a happy medium of gearing and cadence. A lot of people are using too low of a gear for max efficiency.

[bd0n]

Once I did a ride out to UBC and back without eating a single thing.. probably not the smartest idea.

These days, at minimum I'll bring two water bottles 4-5 Cliff Bars, use a hammer gel or two. On the recent spout of hot weather I stopped in a Chevron and got a 2 of those gatorade things for 3$. They fit in bike bottle racks too!

The last ride I did over 100km I felt like I could've kept going... ran out of time in a day. My next big ride will be out to Squamish and back (200km roundtrip). (Anyone want to join me? lol) Will do a trip report including what to eat.

The night before rides I'll eat a huge dinner.

I think for distance, the best thing to do is make one the most efficient possible on a bike. Ride with road cleats and everything properly adjusted. I think the culmination of the small things make all the difference. After all, you are the engine and the bike is just the vehicle. Keeping tires topped up to perfect PSI has a lot to do with it as is dealing with wind resistance. Riding with a tailwind is really helpful. I think also speed is a great factor. Just like how someone could walk all day, compared to running all day, you have to find a happy medium of gearing and cadence. A lot of people are using too low of a gear for max efficiency.

HAve you done the ride out to squamish? is it intmidating?

[LiquidTurbo]

HAve you done the ride out to squamish? is it intmidating?

No, haven't tried, but there's a first time for everything. It should be okay since there is a designated bike lanes. Gotta prep the mind and body to hammer the hills..

:okay:

[UFO]

1. I ride a compact: 50/34 with a 12/27 rear cassette. You probably will hardly use 53-12 anyway unless you're planning on pulling a 35+mph sprint in the near future. Also, downhill speed can be achieved with a good tuck instead of pedalling on your biggest rings. I hardly use even the 50-12 on my compact. I have, however, used the 34-27 for steep hills in Vancouver (18% grade for 140m near my house) and elsewhere. But really, it's up to you. If you foresee yourself not ever needing the small ring, then by all means get a standard double.

Here's a nice little webpage that calculates achievable speeds at certain cadences and gear ratios (http://www.machars.net/bikecalc.htm).

2. Tektro has served me well so far. I hear the pads make a big difference, though, so I plan to upgrade to Kool Stop pads once the Tektro once wear siginificatly.


Thanks for the info. I ended up ordering my parts from CRC in the UK. Got Raceface Cadence 53/39 crankset/bb, SRAM 1050 11-28 cassette, 10 spd chain, 105 rr der, R501 wheelset, and 3 Vittoria tires for ~$330 with free shipping. Not sure what I'm doing with brakes, but I'll probably look for a good used set of 105 or Ultegra in the classifieds or Ebay. Goal is to keep the complete build under $750. That way if road riding doesn't work out for me I should be able to sell the bike at a minimal loss. With any luck the bike will come out around 20-21lbs. If I love the sport, then I'll invest in a nicer set of wheels at a later time to ditch some rotating weight.

[bcedhk]

I'm looking to get myself a XC bike to and from work. What are some stores I should check out for 2010/2011 inventory?

[bcrdukes]

UFO - Could you let me know how your experience with CRC was? I've been hesitant to order with them simply because they are in the UK. I'm assuming the parts are being shipped straight to your home, correct?

I won't lie. I've been lazy these days. I don't enjoy going to Blaine/Point Roberts to pick stuff up anymore. I'd much rather pay the $15 extra for shipping to my house and deal with taxes/duties.

eddy89 - Any particular reason why an XC bike? I ask because I was thinking of one (way before I bought a bike) but my co-worker brought up a good point. Why pay road bike prices for something between a hybrid/mountain bike and a road bike? You could easily get a dedicated hybrid or mountain bike and a road bike used on Craigslist for the same amount of money.

[UFO]

For sure. CRC gets tons of glowing reviews from the MTB side for their quick service and shipping considering they are halfway around the world, and ridiculous pricing too sometimes cheaper than local shops' wholesale pricing. They ship free to Canada above ~$150cdn I think, and feedback has been that usually packages come tax free. A couple of the things I ordered are on back order til mid-June so my order will not ship until everything is together, which I knew about before hand so its all good.

I have an XC hardtail bike which is a pretty boutique make. I like the bike, but find its uses fairly limited around here. Its on 26" slicks now, with a 36-48 chainring upfront, and works pretty well for commuting and easy trails. It has no provisions for disc brakes, old school geometry with limited front suspension, so it doesn't see much offroad use especially around here locally.

Hard to compare value of a new bike bought in store vs. a used bike. I have had many bikes over the years but only my first MTB in 1996 was bought in store. Since then everything has been a combination of buying used and/or frame up builds. But the sourcing/speccing/building is a big hobby of mine, the riding part is merely a means to satisfy that hobby.

[bd0n]

btw, anyone deciding to do the upcoming fondos? (whistler and grand valley) I was just thinking if can we get enough of a group, maybe some revscene suits ?? :fullofwin:

[bcrdukes]

^
The jerseys would be pretty cool, actually.

But I'm out on the idea of any fondos. :fuckthatshit:

[dat_steve]

we should probably start with simple group rides before a full fledged fondo :fullofwin:

[woob]

I'm not going to have any training time for the Whistler fondo :/ . I'm leaving for work in a couple of weeks, won't be back until late August/early September. I'm kinda choked cuz my dad is planning on riding the Whistler Fondo.

But yeah jerseys!

EDIT: I just realized how strange an RS jersey would be. 90% of revscene hates cyclists haha. An RSer in a car seeing an RSer on a bike repping RS... minds will be fucked.

[dat_steve]

that's very true. i'm afraid to voice my support of (respectful) cycling outside of this thread :okay:


edit: if i had space in my garage i'd totally pick up a cheap(er) cross bike for rain/trail/commuting. i love the idea of using a cross bike for commuting. road geometry with hybrid cushy tires.

[azncreationz]

Thanks for the info. I ended up ordering my parts from CRC in the UK. Got Raceface Cadence 53/39 crankset/bb, SRAM 1050 11-28 cassette, 10 spd chain, 105 rr der, R501 wheelset, and 3 Vittoria tires for ~$330 with free shipping. Not sure what I'm doing with brakes, but I'll probably look for a good used set of 105 or Ultegra in the classifieds or Ebay. Goal is to keep the complete build under $750. That way if road riding doesn't work out for me I should be able to sell the bike at a minimal loss. With any luck the bike will come out around 20-21lbs. If I love the sport, then I'll invest in a nicer set of wheels at a later time to ditch some rotating weight.

Contact me when you're looking for brakes, I have a brand new set of Ultegras sitting around..I may or may not use them for a build. I also have a Race Face Cadence/Colnago anatomic drop bars if you're interested (40 or 42cm wide, can't remember).

[azncreationz]

No, haven't tried, but there's a first time for everything. It should be okay since there is a designated bike lanes. Gotta prep the mind and body to hammer the hills..

:okay:

You best be riding with at least one other person (to draft, to beat boredom, for safety's sake, etc).

[bd0n]

I'm not going to have any training time for the Whistler fondo :/ . I'm leaving for work in a couple of weeks, won't be back until late August/early September. I'm kinda choked cuz my dad is planning on riding the Whistler Fondo.

But yeah jerseys!

EDIT: I just realized how strange an RS jersey would be. 90% of revscene hates cyclists haha. An RSer in a car seeing an RSer on a bike repping RS... minds will be fucked.

Thats why it would be perfect lol.

[dat_steve]

godaammit rode to work this morning after seeing the sun and blue sky. came in and now it's monsooning. no fenders on my road bike either frick

[chris walter]

I started riding to work in march and think I'm gonna try to ride through most of next winter. I just have to get some warmer and drier gear.

[woob]

Awesome Senegalese bike tricks! - YouTube

[dat_steve]

on the way home from work (not sure why picture quality is so shitty, must be the hipstergram)

cannondale six 5 carbon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/jujai/IMG_20120608_161229.jpg

steerer tube is getting chopped monday while the bike gets for the RTCC
was thinking of getting a white seatpost...what do you guys think? just not a fan of the silver clamp area right now :P the carbon is a nice touch though
http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/42972041/SPA2-1-wm.jpg

[UFO]

IMO too much white with white seatpost, its a pretty good white/black mix right now. Just paint the clamp black if it bothers you. White post will then need a white stem to match, then your black cranks won't match either. haha

[k00laid]

Pretty stoked! Just bought my 2011 jamis ventura race from sportchek, gonna pick it up tomorrow because I didnt have my suv with me. All in all the deal was too good to pass up, and came out to be much less then what I expected. I cant wait to ride it!

Now the next step is choosing pedals, Im just starting out so I dont need any crazy shoes with the clip in pedals and stuff. I was wondering what would you guys recommend (brand,model) for the casual fitness rider and whereabouts is the best place to acquire them? Thanks

[skiiipi]

Pretty stoked! Just bought my 2011 jamis ventura race from sportchek, gonna pick it up tomorrow because I didnt have my suv with me. All in all the deal was too good to pass up, and came out to be much less then what I expected. I cant wait to ride it!

Now the next step is choosing pedals, Im just starting out so I dont need any crazy shoes with the clip in pedals and stuff. I was wondering what would you guys recommend (brand,model) for the casual fitness rider and whereabouts is the best place to acquire them? Thanks

Just get a pair of the Look Keos at sportchek
Use the 20% off team assist coupon
Do the same for shoes

Where did you get the bike from?
Were you able to stack the team assist with the gift card promo?

[k00laid]

Richmond centre, yes they gave me the 50 promotion too. Do they carry the look keo at all the locations? Richmond said they didn't have anythinglft except for the really cheap ones Cuz I wanted to ride it home

BTW can you use team assist online?

[UFO]

The Look pedals are clip ins, and will require compatible shoes, not sure if you consider that 'crazy'. Clipless pedals make a huge difference to efficiency though. If you are just starting out, recommend practicing getting in and out in a park on soft grass. The motion to get out of the pedals requires a bit of practice to train your body since your natural reaction is to lift the foot off, which the pedals will not let you do. Definitely do not recommend starting off on the streets right away, you don't want to cause a crash by not being able to get out of your pedals like these ones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFpocy0BkZA&feature=related

[skiiipi]

Richmond centre, yes they gave me the 50 promotion too. Do they carry the look keo at all the locations? Richmond said they didn't have anythinglft except for the really cheap ones Cuz I wanted to ride it home

BTW can you use team assist online?

Sweet that they let u stack :p
I have Keos at my store in metro, but no stacking team assist w/ promo gc at metro unfortunately.
U don't need "special" shoes per say, just 3 hole mount road cleats.
Basic Giro ones go for $159.99 ish (decent quality too).

But yes, huge difference on efficiency, and practice on soft grass.
Imo ventura race needs to be ridden with clipless pedals

[k00laid]

Can you still ride with normal shoes on clipless pedals? That way maybe I dont have to buy shoes yet and can still get a feel for the bike and ride around

does sportchek price match with mec?

[woob]

You could, potentially. May not be the most comfortable thing in the world, though. You won't have much grip and your feet will shuffle around a lot on the platform. If you don't mind a disposable $30, I think you should just get some cheap flats to ride around on for the first few months. At least they will grip your sneakers.


Also, it's really nice at Iona today ;) .

[k00laid]

I ended up pickin up a shimano PD-A530 with the dual side, because I wanna take my time get use to commuting and the bike and later possibly upgrade to road shoes etc. Do you guys use SPD or SPD-SL more? Pros/cons personal experience?

[woob]

SPD-SL: wider platform, more even distribution of weight across the ball of the foot, more "locked in" supposedly, this is what all the pros use

SPD: slightly easier to clip in/out

[dat_steve]

i use spd-sl, i'm a fan of the wider platform

first time i picked up my clipless pedals, by the time i got home my hands and legs were so bloody from tipping over at almost every stop light lol

[Gtrr33]

hey guys, i have been training on a hybrid bike for 6 months now and would like to get into roadbikes, which shop should i visit and which brand should i look at?

my allowance is around $2500+/-

tia

[LiquidTurbo]

on the way home from work (not sure why picture quality is so shitty, must be the hipstergram)

cannondale six 5 carbon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/jujai/IMG_20120608_161229.jpg

steerer tube is getting chopped monday while the bike gets for the RTCC
was thinking of getting a white seatpost...what do you guys think? just not a fan of the silver clamp area right now :P the carbon is a nice touch though
http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/42972041/SPA2-1-wm.jpg

How you make it stand for the photo?

[LiquidTurbo]

You best be riding with at least one other person (to draft, to beat boredom, for safety's sake, etc).

Don't care about drafting or boredom, but is it not safe or something?

[LiquidTurbo]

This summer on a hot summer night I want to go for a bikeround in around vancovuer downtown, sea wall, false creek, etc.. I'm talking like past midnight. Something tells me with virtually no cars on the road, the nice temperature, it should be an awesome experience.

[dat_steve]

hey guys, i have been training on a hybrid bike for 6 months now and would like to get into roadbikes, which shop should i visit and which brand should i look at?

my allowance is around $2500+/-

tia

that is a huge budget homie lol look to spend about $2000 on the bike, $500 on gear (shoes, pedals, jerseys, shorts, etc)

any shop will be good but if you have a brand preference *ahem cannondale* then you can pick a location depending on the dealer. i bought my bike at BSP in downtown, they have great prices on bikes from previous seasons. they sell cannondales and treks primarily so those are two great choices. in the end, you should test ride whatever fits the budget and make your choice then.



@liquid - the non-drive side pedal is resting on that rock ledge lol i did a late night ride a few summers ago around stanley park. the experience was enhanced by some...herbal treats. safe to say it was a great trip (pun attempted) i'd totally be up for it again but sober

[dat_steve]

for those that are doing the RTCC...are you guys worried about the weather?
i think i'm going to head to MEC and pick up set of clip on fenders in case the weather turns ugly

[bcrdukes]

I prefer SPD-SL. Wider platform and less chance of bailing. :p

[LiquidTurbo]

For those with SPD-SLs, anyone tried the red version of the cleat with less float?

[woob]

for those that are doing the RTCC...are you guys worried about the weather?
i think i'm going to head to MEC and pick up set of clip on fenders in case the weather turns ugly

Fenders 24/7 on my bike. I ride in the rain enough to keep them on. Granted, my fenders are pretty low-profile and don't look like dental headgear.

Also, I just learned you're allowed to swap your RTCC jersey at camp. So you could potentially have a clean one for the second day haha. Just say that you "got the wrong size."

[bcrdukes]

For a $2500 budget, I'd get a Cervelo or Marinoni from La Bicicletta. :p

[azncreationz]

Don't care about drafting or boredom, but is it not safe or something?

well, I think for longer distances (like going up to Squamish), I would think it's a good idea to ride with one other person, just in case something happens! If you slide out, get clipped by a car mirror (God forbid!), get more than one flat and you're only carrying 1 extra tube, etc, etc...
Just IMO.

[LP700-4]

Suggestions for an older road bike build for around $300 budget?

[azncreationz]

I ended up pickin up a shimano PD-A530 with the dual side, because I wanna take my time get use to commuting and the bike and later possibly upgrade to road shoes etc. Do you guys use SPD or SPD-SL more? Pros/cons personal experience?

That is a good idea if you just want to jump on your bike and ride, without having to wear your 'riding' shoes all the time. I use those on my hybrid for that reason, sometimes you just want to ride to the store without having to change shoes.
As for SPD or SPD-SL, I use SPD, even on my road bikes, because that's what I have on my mountain bikes, and I like the idea of having one or two pairs of shoes that can 'do it all'.

[azncreationz]

Suggestions for an older road bike build for around $300 budget?

Craigslist/Auctions.
But good luck, hard to find a decent road bike nowadays on Craigslist for that price, especially during the summer.
I'll sell you a project road bike for less, a green Sekine, Made In Canada!

[dat_steve]

just be careful of "vintage" bikes on craigslist...a 20 year old bike is still a 20 year old bike


@woob - thanks for the heads up about the jerseys lol probably going to do that since the forecast looks like it's going to be crap
getting stoked for the ride, we should meet up at the beer garden (assuming there is one)

[UFO]

I ride SPD's on my mountain bike, and see no reason to move to SPD-SL for road bike and have to get another pair of shoes.

My build is underway, picked up a Rocky Mountain Solo AC frame with carbon rear triangle, hoping the 54cm will fit ok for my 5'8" ~33" inseam. Parts should be here from CRC this week or next, and wheels will be here at the end of June. I'll just use my MTB saddle in the mean time while I figure out what a good road saddle is.

[Spaceship_coupe]

Has anyone here ordered wheels from CUSTOM HAND BUILT BICYCLE WHEELS Built By Professionals - Prowheelbuider.com (http://www.prowheelbuilder.com)

[K-Dub]

anyone have leads on a commuter bike? or have one to sell? $500 is what I'm looking for..

[CL typeS]

looks like a 2011 jamis ventura sport, pretty good deal depending on the condition which it doesnt say

JAMIS VENTURA SPORT (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3071727030.html)

[dat_steve]

anyone have leads on a commuter bike? or have one to sell? $500 is what I'm looking for..

post your height and inseam - lots of tall man bikes on CL now

[bcrdukes]

Has anyone here ordered wheels from CUSTOM HAND BUILT BICYCLE WHEELS Built By Professionals - Prowheelbuider.com (http://www.prowheelbuilder.com)

Are you set on getting custom wheels? If so, I can ask my co-worker. He got some custom wheels locally and he used to be a Cat 2 racer.

[azncreationz]

anyone have leads on a commuter bike? or have one to sell? $500 is what I'm looking for..

I have a couple of older mountain bikes I'm looking to sell. Strong, sturdy, throw some slicks on it and it will make a solid commuter.
But what exactly did you have in mind?

[woob]

For those of you who do NOT have to be up at 5:00am to make it to RTCC on Saturday morning, CHECK OUT THE BIKE RAVE!! It's on Friday night from 9pm onward. It is a group/fun/party ride with MUSIC! Download the music track (links on the website) onto your mp3 player, deck yourself and your bike out in glowy shit and just jam out with a bunch of other cyclists!

Deets: Velopalooza | The Bike Rave! (http://velopalooza.ca/event/the-bike-rave/)

Fuck I just heard about this today and I wish I could attend. It's like a Decentralized Dance Party on WHEELS.



@pK-diu- Yeah dude! Apparently we each get 2 free beers as a rider! We'll need to figure out a way to identify ourselves. If you see an Asian dude wearing a Team ICBC jersey on a red Cannondale, it's probably me.

[Spaceship_coupe]

Are you set on getting custom wheels? If so, I can ask my co-worker. He got some custom wheels locally and he used to be a Cat 2 racer.

Just seeing my options Mike. I'm trying to get the bike to be a climbing machine on a budget because of all the hills in my neighborhood.

[dat_steve]

Fuck I just heard about this today and I wish I could attend. It's like a Decentralized Dance Party on WHEELS.


@pK-diu- Yeah dude! Apparently we each get 2 free beers as a rider! We'll need to figure out a way to identify ourselves. If you see an Asian dude wearing a Team ICBC jersey on a red Cannondale, it's probably me.

god damn that sounds ridiculously epic?!

i'll just roll through the hoard yelling "WOOOOOB!" i guess i wont have any distinct articles of clothing. i'll do my best to catch you before i get sauced. i seriously don't know how they expect me to do the second stretch hungover...provide a closet hipster with beer access? recipe for success.

@prelude - i was once dropped hard on a hill by a dude riding a hybrid pulling his daughter in a trailer. since then i've realized the best upgrade for climbing are leg muscles!

[bcrdukes]

Just seeing my options Mike. I'm trying to get the bike to be a climbing machine on a budget because of all the hills in my neighborhood.

I've found that the best way to destroy hills is to keep on riding them and to build up those muscles.

I've been doing time attacks on the hills in my neighbourhood. I'll ride them up and down for an hour or until I get muscle cramps. They aren't a problem anymore. :ahwow:

[Spaceship_coupe]

Ah yes. My leg muscles do get a crazy workout when going up them. I must be crazy somedays cuz I ride after a 13 hour workday. Lol

My bike is a triple and I have been only using the two rings and on some hills I stay in the big ring to build up the muscles. The mod bug has bitten me because I ordered a new saddle and seatpost over the weekend.

[bcrdukes]

^
Okay I have to admit.

I cheat. I use CytoMax to beat the lactic acid burn. :okay:

[woob]

If you're doing repeats now, you'll be a beast in a few months. Most people I've ridden with lack speed in the hills.

[woob]

lols Craigslist Missed Connections:

http://i.imgur.com/ZDAx0.png

Ride safe and stay out of the door zone, homies.

[k00laid]

holy crap that looks painful

if that were to happen, would icbc cover all the damages to your bike and whatever else, and all liabilities are on the car owners?

[K-Dub]

post your height and inseam - lots of tall man bikes on CL now

A lot of bikes are so big, 19"-20" frames!

5'5 ~ 29X30

I have a couple of older mountain bikes I'm looking to sell. Strong, sturdy, throw some slicks on it and it will make a solid commuter.
But what exactly did you have in mind?

I went to the Bike Doctor on Broadway and looked at some bikes, those Devinci (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3047190031.html) ones look nice.. there was also a Norco, but it was a fixie. I'm terrified to ride a fixie at this point, but I think eventually I will want to own one. For now, I want a hybrid / commuter, something to get me around town, to my fields to play ultimate, and eventually bike daily to school from Van to New West.

[azncreationz]

A lot of bikes are so big, 19"-20" frames!

5'5 ~ 29X30



I went to the Bike Doctor on Broadway and looked at some bikes, those Devinci (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3047190031.html) ones look nice.. there was also a Norco, but it was a fixie. I'm terrified to ride a fixie at this point, but I think eventually I will want to own one. For now, I want a hybrid / commuter, something to get me around town, to my fields to play ultimate, and eventually bike daily to school from Van to New West.

Cool, I have a top-of-the-line Devinci Hybrid for sale on Craigslist right now. Search for Devinci Melbourne. I've rarely rode it, and never in the rain. Only used it for maybe 3 or 4 weeks, and it's been sitting storage ever since because I got other bikes to ride.

[dat_steve]

which routes/paths do you guys like to train with? ie. where do you do hill repeats, flat sprints, etc.

for me i like:
1) going up that strip of cambie between marine and 41st. it's not a super steep hill but i find the long-ish moderate climbs get me pretty good.
2) my buddies love doing repeats of the hill from UBC to jericho...i think they're suicidal lol i have yet to try that one

[bd0n]

My ride

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yJxejeRvuq8/T5tMQi3dqXI/AAAAAAAAKjo/Wgp6VhcUPeo/s960/IMG_3405e.jpg

hey were you out by iona today?

[woob]

which routes/paths do you guys like to train with? ie. where do you do hill repeats, flat sprints, etc.

for me i like:
1) going up that strip of cambie between marine and 41st. it's not a super steep hill but i find the long-ish moderate climbs get me pretty good.
2) my buddies love doing repeats of the hill from UBC to jericho...i think they're suicidal lol i have yet to try that one

Are your buddies part of the Horny Goats cycling club? I see Horny Goats jerseys every time I've been up the Spanish Banks/UBC hill. It's not that big. Cambie from Marine to 41st is much much longer, but far less steep.

I do 1/2/3/4 intervals on the Iona stretch or on River Road between No. 6 Road and Westminster Hwy or in the Glenlyon business park in Burnaby. I don't do hill repeats, but if I did, I would do them on the hills that go up from Marine Dr: Elliot, Kerr, Patterson, Gilley, etc.

Aaaanyways, RTCC tomorrow yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeuh. Time for beauty sleep. I really hope the weather doesn't crap out.

[dat_steve]

probably will, homie.
25mm rain NBD

[NightFever]

Specialized rider checking in.


http://i50.tinypic.com/2s64zh2.png











http://cdn.revscene.ca/forums/images/smilies/troll.png

[LiquidTurbo]

You bought the bike!!! How much did you pay, and how do you like the bike so far?

[LiquidTurbo]

hey were you out by iona today?

No, must have been NightFever :troll:

[RESN]

Im a new rider and looking to get a commuter to bike from home to school to work etc etc.

I saw this on CL and wanted to see your guys' thoughts on it... not looking to spend too much atm as Im broke as a joke :(

Norco Magnum SE (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/bik/3053994891.html)

[LiquidTurbo]

Eff this weather..

[GREddie]

Good luck to the RTCC riders riding today!

[skiiipi]

Fyi
Sportchek at Metro just got restocked with a bunch of 2011 Jamis ventura Comp road bikes, mens and women's, $799.99 for men's, $699.99 for womens.
We have 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, and 61cm in stock for mens
44cm, 48cm, 51cm, 54cm in stock for womens
As usual, the 20% team assist coupon can be applied to these.
Sora shift, Tiagra derailleur, Carbon fork...decent entry level bike

[NightFever]

You bought the bike!!! How much did you pay, and how do you like the bike so far?


Got it for the same price as you. It's an awesome ride! Only done 300k on it thus far, but already itching to do some upgrades on it! :/ Though most likely I won't be able to tell the difference.

[NightFever]

No, must have been NightFever :troll:

I wasn't there that day either. Must of been another Specialized rider. http://cdn.revscene.ca/forums/images/smilies/troll.png

[bcrdukes]

Im a new rider and looking to get a commuter to bike from home to school to work etc etc.

I saw this on CL and wanted to see your guys' thoughts on it... not looking to spend too much atm as Im broke as a joke :(

Norco Magnum SE (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/bik/3053994891.html)

I've got a Kona Hahanna in a size 52 (or was it 54) if you're interested.

$100 takes it. Tuned up and ready to go. New seat too!

(Pretty much looks like this without bar handle extensions.)
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/61706-7/DSC04788+-+Copy.JPG

[UFO]

UFO - Could you let me know how your experience with CRC was? I've been hesitant to order with them simply because they are in the UK. I'm assuming the parts are being shipped straight to your home, correct?

My CRC order came in yesterday, just over a week after ordering. Everything went fine and smooth. I got hit with $23 in HST so far plus 8.50 brokerage with Canada Post, not surprised but I seem to be in the minority with CRC orders and having to pay tax. Had I shipped to Pt. Roberts I probably would have been able to bring the stuff back tax free

My wheels were out of stock when I placed the order which I knew already but the ETA got pushed back another week to early July, so I may cancel those and look around locally. They were supposed to ship everything altogether so I only get dinged with brokerage once but at least this way I can start putting everything together I suppose.

[LiquidTurbo]

Got it for the same price as you. It's an awesome ride! Only done 300k on it thus far, but already itching to do some upgrades on it! :/ Though most likely I won't be able to tell the difference.

What kinda upgrades??

DT Swiss 3.0 wheels? :D

[k00laid]

Looking to keep track of my rides, so just wondering whats a good odometer brand and model? and what do you guys use for helmets? Is there big difference between a mountain bike and road helmet? thx

[bcrdukes]

Is there big difference between a mountain bike and road helmet? thx

When you get down to the nitty gritty, yes. But for all intents and purposes, no.

I bought a mountain bike helmet on sale and ripped off the visor and suddenly, it's a road bike helmet. :fuckthatshit:

[NightFever]

What kinda upgrades??

DT Swiss 3.0 wheels? :D


Was thinking of Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels and Continental 4000s tires. About 800 grams in weight savings!!! But for the additional cost I could of bought the Tarmac SL2 Comp. I would of but I wasn't digging the red tires. Looked better in pics.

[NightFever]

Looking to keep track of my rides, so just wondering whats a good odometer brand and model? thx

I'm using the Sigma BC 1609. It's 30 bux on Amazon.

[bcrdukes]

Decided to challenge myself today.

Started at Iona Beach and rode all the way to Steveston Village and back. Total time, including a water + snack break was 1 hour and 30 minutes on my Scott hybrid.

I even managed to snap a pic when I got back! :D

http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/scottsub30_ionabeach.jpg

[Wykydtron]

I'm rocking a Gary Fisher Triton single speed in the baby blue/white combo. Love the thing to death. First road bike. Bought it back in March as a door crasher at a tent sale. $300.

[bcrdukes]

^
Pix! :D

[dat_steve]

Ugh caught a mean cold from the rtcc, but the experience was amazing

[bcrdukes]

Boooo you changed your name!

[k00laid]

Decided to challenge myself today.

Started at Iona Beach and rode all the way to Steveston Village and back. Total time, including a water + snack break was 1 hour and 30 minutes on my Scott hybrid.

I even managed to snap a pic when I got back! :D

http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/scottsub30_ionabeach.jpg

what route did you take to get down to steveston? Are there any backroads which are quiet or did you have to go down the main roads?

[bcrdukes]

what route did you take to get down to steveston? Are there any backroads which are quiet or did you have to go down the main roads?

Well, for starters, I went from Iona Beach towards Miller Road. From Miller, took a right down No. 2 Road. After the bridge, I cut through to a small path towards Lynas Lane. From there, south on Lynas Lane to Granville. Right on Granville which turns into Railway then all the way down to Moncton Ave.

The route I took has dedicated bike lanes. I once tried taking back roads but they are bad to ride on or have too many stops. The main streets with bike lanes are fine in my experience.

[Si Ed]

Ok guys I'm looking to get into biking. I'm looking at getting a hybrid what do you think of the Motobecane Cafe Latte as my first bike.

Save up to 60% off new Cafe Bikes | Hybrid Bikes Cafe Latte 2012 (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_latte_x.htm)

[LiquidTurbo]

Ok guys I'm looking to get into biking. I'm looking at getting a hybrid what do you think of the Motobecane Cafe Latte as my first bike.

Save up to 60% off new Cafe Bikes | Hybrid Bikes Cafe Latte 2012 (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_latte_x.htm)

What are you looking to accomplish with your bike?

[Si Ed]

Just something I can ride around town

[dat_steve]

Boooo you changed your name!

yeah the counterstrike tags weren't doing it for me anymore :P
good thing about riding 250k on a bike is you know exactly what you need to change lol going to pick up some wheels, pedals, handlebars, stem, and saddle (got very dirty and stained from rain) bye bye paycheque!

post ride pic

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/jujai/IMG_20120617_173933.jpg

[woob]

wow. Replacing the entire cockpit? How were you feeling on the road?

No pics here just yet. Can't find my camera.

[mickz]

What type of shoe/pedal combo would you guys recommend for a beginner? I intend on doing 10-20km to start. I wouldn't mind spending a bit more on something decent instead of cheaping out in the beginning and having to upgrade shortly after.

[dat_steve]

wow. Replacing the entire cockpit? How were you feeling on the road?

No pics here just yet. Can't find my camera.

proportions are great, upper body is 100% fine post ride but things that bothered me were:

bars: i'm a fan of the classic bend with a compact-ish drop, the stock bars have a weird "egro" angle to them that my wrists didn't like too much
pedals: looking at something with a wider platform, maybe the 105's
stem: current thing is a clunker and more importantly it's ugly :fullofwin:

how'd you like the camp? i beasted two plates of food, thought i'd help myself to a few beers and passed the f out by 8pm LOL

[Wykydtron]

^
Pix! :D

Hopefully this weekend I'll get out for a nice ride and snap a pretty picture of it. It's always a toss up on nice days between the the bicycle and the new motorcycle :lol

[bd0n]

heading up to squamish this wednesday if anyone else is feeling adventurous!

[woob]

how'd you like the camp? i beasted two plates of food, thought i'd help myself to a few beers and passed the f out by 8pm LOL

I also passed out at 8. But I beasted two plates of food for breakfast instead of dinner haha. Took my sweet-ass time getting ready in the morning and ended up leaving at 8am, an hour after the big group. But we rode like the wind in the morning, and caught up with a bunch of teammates who had left at 7 and ended up riding into the finish with them.

Camp was muddy as fuck :( .

What type of shoe/pedal combo would you guys recommend for a beginner? I intend on doing 10-20km to start. I wouldn't mind spending a bit more on something decent instead of cheaping out in the beginning and having to upgrade shortly after.

Do you plan on going clipless right away?

[red kryptonite]

I don't know much about bikes other than how to ride one.
But what do u guys think of this one? I'll mainly be using this for getting from point a-b.
http://www.revscene.net/forums/669810-fs-khs-fxt-5000-mountain-bike-%2485.html#post7952609

[bcrdukes]

For $85, hard to go wrong.

But eww...disc brakes. :fuckthatshit: :heckno:

[bcrdukes]

RESN - your PM box is full.

[Spaceship_coupe]

Hi guys. Just wondering where is a good place to shop for road shoes. The pedals I have are SPD compatible. Thanks in advance fellow cyclists.

[Vancouver_M5]

SO. How come cyclists in Vancouver bike on the street as opposed to the sidewalk?
The safety of the pedestrians is not endagered( unless its a hipster biker). Or if they are going to share the road, they should abide by the same rules as cars, either that or all bikes should be mandatory fit with Avid code's

[Vancouver_M5]

For $85, hard to go wrong.

But eww...disc brakes. :fuckthatshit: :heckno:

I will GIVE you 85$ if you tell me how a V brake is better.

[hud 91gt]

Where have you been where people bike on the sidewalk (Besides children)?

[bcrdukes]

I will GIVE you 85$ if you tell me how a V brake is better.

Less maintenance, headaches and weight.

[skiiipi]

I will GIVE you 85$ if you tell me how a V brake is better.

In dry condition, with clean rims and good pads a decent v brake actually has better stopping power than mechanical disc brake, since both left and right pad contact the rim at the same time(if tuned properly).
For a mechanical disc brake, the moving pad needs to "bend" the rotor into the non moving pad resulting in energy loss. And on a lower end mechanical disc brake+ lock end fork combo, the disc tab usually are not welded perfectly stright, resulting in the pad hitting the rotor at an angle, and again resulting in loss of power and efficiency.
My "street" bike is still running Avid SD Ultimate Vees on the rear with a hydraulic disc on the front for the modulation.

[RESN]

RESN - your PM box is full.

Pmed you with my number

[Vancouver_M5]

Where have you been where people bike on the sidewalk (Besides children)?

Europe, All of Europe to be more exact.

I'm just amazed how a person without a helmet can bike on the street with cars when there is a big chance of you getting hit by your mistake or a drivers mistake. Its much safer on the sidewalk, sure if there are too many pedestrians and you are overwhelemed, then you should hop of and roll on the street.
I guess my main problem is seeing EMPTY sidewalks and bikers killing traffic by going on the street, ( most of the time with no helmet)

[Vancouver_M5]

In dry condition, with clean rims and good pads a decent v brake actually has better stopping power than mechanical disc brake, since both left and right pad contact the rim at the same time(if tuned properly).
For a mechanical disc brake, the moving pad needs to "bend" the rotor into the non moving pad resulting in energy loss. And on a lower end mechanical disc brake+ lock end fork combo, the disc tab usually are not welded perfectly stright, resulting in the pad hitting the rotor at an angle, and again resulting in loss of power and efficiency.
My "street" bike is still running Avid SD Ultimate Vees on the rear with a hydraulic disc on the front for the modulation.


First off, avid ultimates are roughly 10 times better than your average v brake set.

I have been biking for 10 years, my main Specs are Downhill and Trials riding, i had avid ultimates like you and i changed them for Avid Code's, they have literrally saved my life on 2 different ocasions while biking through europe, where its a bit crowded. I do agree that most disc brakes are in general gardbage and not as responsive as a ultimate v brake but then again, the ultimates cost 200$ per set, so thats almost as much as a set of Avid Codes which are brilliant and have massive stopping power.
The main reason why i like disc's is that in boh trials and DH, bent rims are as casual as inflating my tires. With v brakes i would be stranded in most cases. And if it rains discs have the upper hand.

Ultimately its all about the rider, brakes are important but more so for newer riders who dont have developed reflexes. I've seen this shit first hand when a woman bikin on a city bike with obviously shit brakes went face first into the door of a civic, some will argue that its the Civic's fault but from my point of view its 100% the riders fault for having shitty reflexes ( BTW the Honda door fell of its hinge :)))

[LP700-4]

Riding downtown today, almost got doored by some woman in her Car2Go Smart car. Rode around the door then turned and gave her the death stare. :lawl:

Then later on riding on the Canada Line bike/pedestrian bridge, near the bottom of the Richmond side theres like 2 steep turns, had a little bit too much fun and locked up the front. Hydraulic disks + Semi slick street tire = :okay:

Only a couple cuts and bruises though :thumbs:

[mickz]

I also passed out at 8. But I beasted two plates of food for breakfast instead of dinner haha. Took my sweet-ass time getting ready in the morning and ended up leaving at 8am, an hour after the big group. But we rode like the wind in the morning, and caught up with a bunch of teammates who had left at 7 and ended up riding into the finish with them.

Camp was muddy as fuck :( .



Do you plan on going clipless right away?

I was leaning towards a hybrid pedal but usually when you want the best of both worlds you end up getting the worst of both worlds.

After doing some researching for bikes I think I'm pretty set on the Giant Defy 1. Has anyone seen this bike for less than $1299? I've been calling around different stores and that seems to be the lowest price in town.

Thanks!

[UFO]

Shimano A530 is probably the best hybrid clipless pedal available. You can probably swap the stock pedals and get a good deal on the 530's when you buy your bike. You've probably called Different Bikes, but I recommend them for good pricing and service and they'll take care of the pedal swap no problems and set you up.

[UFO]

In dry condition, with clean rims and good pads a decent v brake actually has better stopping power than mechanical disc brake, since both left and right pad contact the rim at the same time(if tuned properly).
For a mechanical disc brake, the moving pad needs to "bend" the rotor into the non moving pad resulting in energy loss. And on a lower end mechanical disc brake+ lock end fork combo, the disc tab usually are not welded perfectly stright, resulting in the pad hitting the rotor at an angle, and again resulting in loss of power and efficiency.
My "street" bike is still running Avid SD Ultimate Vees on the rear with a hydraulic disc on the front for the modulation.

Most mechanical disc brakes are not very good, and in some cases a good v-brake will out perform them (but only in the dry and only if the wheel is true), noticed I said a good v-brake. Not all v-brakes are SD-Ultimates, just like not all mech disc brakes are Avid BB7's which are on par with many hydraulic systems and head and shoulders above the SD-Ultimates any day of the week performance wise.

Van M5: for somebody who has been riding for as long as you say, you seem clueless about cycling on the road. Commuters riding on sidewalks not dangerous? C'mon. Asking cyclists to hop on and off the sidewalk and roads? Give me a break. There's enough good cycling designed routes and streets in the city that cyclists don't need to clog up nor risk their own safety in high traffic arterial routes. Letting cyclists ride on the sidewalk beause they have no helmets -- you realize its against the law to ride with no helmet right? Suggesting commuters use Avid Code's for street riding...yeah really have nothing to say to that. Hope those riders have helmets when they accidentally launch themselves over the handlebars stopping from 20km/h. If you ever ride on the street, I have a pretty good idea the type of rider you would look like...

[RESN]

Hey guys how do you think this Bike will be riding around the city? Im 5'10, and for $150 seems like a pretty good price. Thoughts?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3094274902.html

[UFO]

That bike is probably worth 100 tops. Thing is old and parts look fairly low end

[RESN]

^ How about something like this?

Norco Magnum SE (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/bik/3053994891.html)

he listed it for $250 OBO

or this:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3094797005.html

$150

[azncreationz]

^ How about something like this?

Norco Magnum SE (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/bik/3053994891.html)

he listed it for $250 OBO

or this:
Univega Hybrid Commuter Ninja bike 21.5" (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3094797005.html)

$150


Actually, if you're just riding around the city, I think the Norco Hybrid would be fine. And you might be able to bargain down a few more bucks. I would pick that over over the Univega.

[Verdasco]

wtf thought this was another thread about "cycling" :inout:

[mickz]

Shimano A530 is probably the best hybrid clipless pedal available. You can probably swap the stock pedals and get a good deal on the 530's when you buy your bike. You've probably called Different Bikes, but I recommend them for good pricing and service and they'll take care of the pedal swap no problems and set you up.

Thanks for the help. I was debating between buying from Different Bikes or Cap's Westwood Cycle but opted for DB because they offer lifetime basic tune ups and discounts if you buy a bike through them. It's also closer to me and they were willing to answer emails unlike Cap's. The bike was a bit more expensive but they price matched it with no issues.

I ended up getting the '12 Giant Defy 1 with PD-A530 pedals. It was my first time on a road bike and man this thing is fast compared to mountain bikes. Too bad it rained today because I was really looking forward to ride it at around 5pm.

[UFO]

I've bought a bike from Caps Westwood before with no issues but I know exactly what I need and want and I'm in and out usually. But there have been many instances of Caps WW employing inexperienced kids as pushy salepeople, and also some stories of douchey post-sale customer service treatment. Different Bikes on the other hand has a very solid reputation for service and pricing, so you made the right choice for sure.

[RESN]

Hey guys found this bike for a great price.. It's 55cm, not sure if it would be too tall for me. I'm 5'10, 32 inseam. Thoughts?

Garneau Hybrid Bike (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/spo/3093970933.html)

[J89]

Just purchased a set of Serfas drifters 26 x 2.0

Can't wait to take it out tonight for some night fun!
Hopefully It will be a lot faster than my knobbies!

[dat_steve]

Hey guys found this bike for a great price.. It's 55cm, not sure if it would be too tall for me. I'm 5'10, 32 inseam. Thoughts?

Garneau Hybrid Bike (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/spo/3093970933.html)

link down :(

this seems like a pretty ok deal. not sure how much Kona's swing for brand new but $300 for what looks to be solid components/frame seems like a good deal

2011 kona jake road/urban commuter long distance bike (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/3100999738.html)

I'd totally be down for a cross bike to use as a commuter. best of both worlds!

[bd0n]

Ride | Vancouver Tour de Biennale (http://www.tourdebiennale.com/ride)

so who wants to sign up with me and save me 50 bucks? i just need 5 more people lol?

[UFO]

Still waiting on my wheels. Cancelled my R501 wheels from CRC, ended up finding a set of DT Swiss RR1850 for the price of basically just the rear hub :)

[hud 91gt]

Looking to buy a decent road bike in the future. There are some killer deals on bikesdirect.com. Obviously the frames are chinese knockoffs etc but the components are good. Is this my best best, and maybe finding a second hand frame in the future?

[hud 91gt]

Taking a look around some shops this afternoon. What is the lowest type of components I should be looking for? Shimano 105? Lower, higher? The bike is used for recreational use, but I don't want junk. I was bike into MTBing for years but road riding is all new to me.

[bcrdukes]

At the very very least - get a bike with Tiagra components.

[UFO]

Taking a look around some shops this afternoon. What is the lowest type of components I should be looking for? Shimano 105? Lower, higher? The bike is used for recreational use, but I don't want junk. I was bike into MTBing for years but road riding is all new to me.

I am in the exact same boat as you. After looking around for a bit, I decided to do my own frame up build because I found a great deal on my frame. I ordered the rest of my parts online. I'll be well under $1000 for a aluminum/carbon frame carbon fork with all parts brand new 105 level or higher.

I would say Tiagra/105 is pretty much entry level gear, 105=SLX/LX in MTB parts and Tiagra=Deore.

[hud 91gt]

Good to know thanks guys. Found a Jamis ventura comp for 640 and that incluess a hundred dollars in gear! Think its a no brainer!

[hud 91gt]

Ugh. Thought it was tiagra all around, but there is Sora in there as well. What do you guys thing for the money?

2011 JAMIS BICYCLES - SPECIFICATIONS (http://jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/ventura/11_venturacomp_spec.html)

[UFO]

Hard to beat it for the money for a brand new bike that you can test fit and everything. Sport Chek has the Team Assist program you can sign up for too with a coupon that saves an extra 20% although it takes a few weeks for the coupons to arrive.

[bcrdukes]

Should be fine, especially if you're on a tight budget. And you may not even like riding after! :p

[hud 91gt]

I have the coupon's, that's why i'm getting the deal. Although I'm pretty sure I have convinced myself to get the Ventura Race for 900, plus a hundred dollars worth of accessories. Carbon stays, 105 all around (minus the brakes), different wheels. I think i'd be happy with this bike for a while, since I wouldn't have to change any component.

[hud 91gt]

You guys have any other suggestions in the <$900 mark? I still think it's hard to beat. The comp is a better deal, but I think I will regret not getting the 105 components, and I think the carbon stays will be a nice touch.

[bcrdukes]

If you already think you'll regret not getting the 105, forget anything with Tiagra. The price is tough to beat and it's now the summer season. Shopes and Craigslist will be scarce for deals.

[dat_steve]

remember, your bike is a tool not a jool!

[J89]

anyone want to do a evening ride next week? Maybe start from Burnaby and bike to Vancouver or Richmond or something lol

[Spaceship_coupe]

anyone want to do a evening ride next week? Maybe start from Burnaby and bike to Vancouver or Richmond or something lol

I'm down if it's on Saturday or Sunday.

[hud 91gt]

Picked up the Ventura Race! Kind of disappointed it didn't come with any cheap-o pedals. I just picked up a set of the Shimano 105's for the time being and rode with my runners for the day. I would have liked to have done a little research on pedals first. Oh well.

Did a quick little 20km loop on my first ride. Feels good! Man, these things are so much more agile then my old MTB bikes. Took me a little less then an hour, riding in the City (Toronto) kind of sucks lol. I'm sure i'll find some good spots soon. So far I really enjoyed it!

[woob]

105 pedals will last you years before you need to upgrade. Especially since you're just starting out. Good choice.

[azncreationz]

105 pedals will last you years before you need to upgrade. Especially since you're just starting out. Good choice.

Heads up! They are on sale at Amazon.com right now for like $50!!

[azncreationz]

Got another bike to build! Giant TCR C1 Carbon. Bought it just as a frame set, just threw on the Mavic wheelset, Race Face Cadence seat post and handlebar, and a random Selle Italia saddle for the photo. Now, got to source a groupset! Thinking of going with SRAM this time.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/dcee604/2005%20Giant%20TCR%20C1/GiantTCRC1.jpg

[UFO]

If you want to finish up the Cadence groupset I bought the 53/39 crankset/bb from CRC for $75cdn

[bcrdukes]

Got another bike to build! Giant TCR C1 Carbon. Bought it just as a frame set, just threw on the Mavic wheelset, Race Face Cadence seat post and handlebar, and a random Selle Italia saddle for the photo. Now, got to source a groupset! Thinking of going with SRAM this time.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/dcee604/2005%20Giant%20TCR%20C1/GiantTCRC1.jpg

Baller :ahwow:

[azncreationz]

If you want to finish up the Cadence groupset I bought the 53/39 crankset/bb from CRC for $75cdn

Hey, thanks for the heads up! I might get it just so I have it (for another build), but for this build, I've got my mind set on something else.

[bcrdukes]

Just ordered myself a 2011 Diamondback Podium 4! Ultegra gruppo! :D

[hud 91gt]

Anyone have any input on cutting a carbon steertube? From what I understand the steertube on my new Ventura Race is carbon. I've done it plenty of times with a steel one, but carbon scares the shit out of me. Input? I want to get rid of the ridiculous spacers! Maybe I should get rid of the reflectors first :p

[woob]

Heads up! They are on sale at Amazon.com right now for like $50!!

:/ . I'm not in the city right now and won't be back for a while, so I can't take advantage of it.

Any thoughts on what pedals to use for a commuter bike (20-25km max distance)? I'm thinking about buying another bicycle as my main transportation around Van. Flats aren't comfortable and my feet shift around a lot when I use them but road shoes are stupid to walk around in and I'm kinda wary of toe clips so I'm at a loss as to what my best option is.

[bcrdukes]

^
Is there a particular bike you have in mind? I ask because I need to clear out my stable. I've got a Kona Hahanna for sale (was going to sell to RESN but rear deraileur decided to crap out but got it repaired after he bought his own bike) and thinking of selling my Scott SUB 30 hybrid.

I've got a set of Shimano SPD pedals and they seem ok for 20-25km'ish.

[woob]

I'm not really looking for a specific brand/model, but I do know I want another road bike and not a hybrid since I don't really have any comfort issues riding in a more aggressive road position and I like the extra hand positions that drops provide.

My Cannondale is just such a heatscore so I don't want to ride around and leave it locked up on the street.

As for pedals, my main gripe with SPD pedals are the fugly shoes that you have to wear with them. If I can find a decent looking shoe, i.e. one that wouldn't look out of place when you aren't wearing lycra, then that may work. Otherwise, I may just look for the grippiest, lowest-profile flats I can find.

[Kilinim]

Any thoughts on Kona road bikes? I'm considering the Zing as my first road bike.

[dat_steve]

never ridden a kona but i hear they're great bikes for the price - if i was to pick up a dedicated commuter it'd probably be a kona.

[bcrdukes]

I like Kona. Biased though because I have two but all in all, good, quality bikes with excellent attention to detail (their paint is awesome.) They're more well known for their mountain bikes which hold their resale. Their road bikes - not so much (not sure why.)

If you're interested in a similar setup for cheap(er), Kinetik Cycles in Burquitlam has a 2011 Scott Speedster S40 for $899, no tax. They also have a 2011 Scott Speedster S30 (105/Tiagra mix) for $1099, no tax.

[CL typeS]

how many of you listen to music with your headphones while riding?

holy crap i think its so dangerous, but i see so many people doing it on the streets especially in richmond, also alot of people not wearing helmets. I can understand in your neighborhood riding but out on the big street?? not worth it to me

[bcrdukes]

Far too dangerous. Never have and never will.

[JordanLee]

Picked up a Masi a few months ago and slowly started building it up as my first fixed. Currently just got some Truvativ cranks, YNOT straps, Rear Deep V, and a Spinergy Rev X up front. Looking to throw a brake on it soon as I'm trying to source out a lever I like. Pretty light for a steel frame and I love the way it rides.

http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/f169e5f2bffb11e1abd612313810100a_7.jpg

[woob]

That is a really aggressive stem.

[dat_steve]

good night for a ride! tempted to go out but i lent out my lights and don't want to be without them when it's dark.

[bcrdukes]

Just got home from another Iona Beach - Steveston Village ride (round trip.) This is my second ride on these Continental Ultra Sport tires. Not quite the same as my old Maxxis road training tires but for the price, it offers a nice, smooth ride.

LiquidTurbo - was that you today at around 5'ish @ Iona Beach? I saw somebody on a Specialized, exactly like the one you posted. I also saw StevenDuang on his Ducati and bumped into dachinesedude on his R6. :D

[dat_steve]

solid ride dukes - still debating if i should head out :P

[azncreationz]

Any thoughts on Kona road bikes? I'm considering the Zing as my first road bike.

Not a bad choice. I use to have a Kona Jake the Snake, and loved it. Regret selling it!
I just picked up another bike frame today, and it's a Kona (Kona Zing Supreme Dedacciai) Alum/Carbon frame, made in Italy! No pics yet, waiting for delivery to Pt. Roberts.
Guess the gruppos will have to wait now...need more $$$, as I have to get 2 sets now. :concentrate:

[azncreationz]

Anyone have any input on cutting a carbon steertube? From what I understand the steertube on my new Ventura Race is carbon. I've done it plenty of times with a steel one, but carbon scares the shit out of me. Input? I want to get rid of the ridiculous spacers! Maybe I should get rid of the reflectors first :p

Spin Doctor Tech Tip – Sizing and Cutting a Carbon Steerer Tube Fork « The Performance Bicycle Blog (http://blog.performancebike.com/2009/10/07/spin-doctor-tech-tip-sizing-and-cutting-a-carbon-steerer-tube-fork/)
Yes, get rid of reflectors asap! As for tube, you may or may not want to cut it. If you plan to upgrade or sell the tube in the future, it would be nice to have the extra length, will suit more buyers. How many spacers do you have? Personally, I don't think it looks too bad with 'some' spacers.

[mickz]

Rode my bike to work last week along the BC Parkway pedestrian/bike urban trail and the path was super bumpy east of Metrotown especially during the Royal Oak stretch. It felt like I was going off-roading at times.

Nonetheless it was an awesome ride. I go to work early enough (I leave my house at 6am) that I can probably use Imperial instead of the bike route on the way there since there isn't much traffic at that time.

Do any of you guys regularly ride with cameras rolling on your helmet or bike?

[bcrdukes]

Not a bad choice. I use to have a Kona Jake the Snake, and loved it. Regret selling it!
I just picked up another bike frame today, and it's a Kona (Kona Zing Supreme Dedacciai) Alum/Carbon frame, made in Italy! No pics yet, waiting for delivery to Pt. Roberts.
Guess the gruppos will have to wait now...need more $$$, as I have to get 2 sets now. :concentrate:

WTF!?

Baller indeed! Where did you get it? ChainLove.com?

[azncreationz]

WTF!?

Baller indeed! Where did you get it? ChainLove.com?

We know you're the baller. Me, it's called a maxed out credit card.
Got it from eBay. Looking forward to getting it in my hands, but might have to cheap out and go old Shimano 9 spd. Yep, 9-spd. Did I say my credit card is maxed? So sad. :ahwow:

[azncreationz]

Road my bike to work last week along the BC Parkway pedestrian/bike urban trail and the path was super bumpy east of Metrotown especially during the Royal Oak stretch. It felt like I was going off-roading at times.

Nonetheless it was an awesome ride. I go to work early enough (I leave my house at 6am) that I can probably use Imperial instead of the bike route on the way there since there isn't much traffic at that time.

Do any of you guys regularly ride with cameras rolling on your helmet or bike?

That use to my route to work too, and at that same early hour! Yes, that part of the route is a bit bumpy, but not too bad. They are injecting a million bucks into the BC Parkway trail, but who knows where that money is going towards. (This was told to me by HUB Vancouver). Imperial's not bad, watch out for cars. Or, you can cut south and use Rumble (after Gilley) if your work is that direction.

[Spaceship_coupe]

The weather was nice out yesterday so I decided to take the bike out since I installed some new parts to see how I'd like it. What was supposed to be a quick ride turned out to be a long one. I wasn't fully kitted as I was in jeans and a t-shirt and the looks from the roadies along the Jericho beach stretch was kind of interesting lol.

The hill up to UBC after the beach is killer! It seemed to go on forever.

Pardon the Hipstergram pics lol.

http://i.imgur.com/KPFUSl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5v5T6l.jpg

[woob]

Jeezus. 68km in jeans. My taint would be screaming in pain at that distance. Nice job!

[Spaceship_coupe]

Jeezus. 68km in jeans. My taint would be screaming in pain at that distance. Nice job!

Lol. Thanks! Trust me I was in pain at the end of the ride. My quads were burning by the time I finished. Surprisingly the new seat and seatpost made the ride bearable. This was my first real ride with the clipless pedals and I must say what a difference they made.

[J89]

Lol. Thanks! Trust me I was in pain at the end of the ride. My quads were burning by the time I finished. Surprisingly the new seat and seatpost made the ride bearable. This was my first real ride with the clipless pedals and I must say what a difference they made.

I wanted to ride with you this past sat or sun(but it rained) But now I know your capable of riding that far 0__0 i dunno anymore LOL I'm too noob with my department store bike LOL

[bcrdukes]

Prelude_2_NV,

Could you post your route/which streets you took? I'd like to take on that challenge and see how poorly I fare. :p

[Spaceship_coupe]

I wanted to ride with you this past sat or sun(but it rained) But now I know your capable of riding that far 0__0 i dunno anymore LOL I'm too noob with my department store bike LOL

If you look at the stats from the Cyclemeter app, I took almost a total of 2.5 hours of break time. Those were resting the legs, eating and smoke breaks lol.


Prelude_2_NV,

Could you post your route/which streets you took? I'd like to take on that challenge and see how poorly I fare. :p

Mike I'm sure you'll fare better than me as I'm really out of shape.

I drove my car and parked it by Byrne Creek High School and that's where I started. I headed east along 12th Ave then headed up 4th St to hit 13th Ave. Made a left at Cariboo Rd to start heading north and bombed down the hill then made another left at Government St. Went along Winston St to Bainbridge up the hill. Made a left to Lougheed then went along the Central Valley Greenway starting at Gilmore.

I then made my way towards Granville Island along Charleston Rd by the Olympic Village. Made a right at Burrard to go along West 1st Ave and continued onto Point Grey Rd. Then cut across to hit up West 4th Ave by Jericho Park and continued onto Jericho Beach via NW Marine Dr. Struggled up the hill towards UBC to continue along NW Marine Dr then made a left at West 41st Ave. I kept going east till I hit the Ridgeway Bikeway to head south then made my way along East 45th Ave (still the Ridgeway Bikeway).

Finally hit Boundary Rd where I rode along the BC Parkway Urban Trail. I then went along Imperial till I hit Macphearson and realized I was almost at my car. From there I used Beresford till I hit Griffiths then I saw my car. I was thankful to see my car because my legs were just done!

My next personal goal is to hit 100km on a single ride. I think I'll hit up Richmond as this route had many hills and just made my legs jelly.

[bcrdukes]

LOL WTF?!?! I don't think so man. 36KM is pretty hard for me as it is. You are being too hard on yourself! :D

[bcrdukes]

If anybody is looking for a single speed/track bike/fixie - I have a 2010 Kona Bandwagon (http://www.revscene.net/forums/670402-fs-2010-kona-bandwagon-single-speed-fixie.html) for sale.

[k00laid]

holy crap prelude2nv! fastest speed 78km!!? :eek:

[Spaceship_coupe]

holy crap prelude2nv! fastest speed 78km!!? :eek:

Haha yeah. I've hit 79 km/h before passing cars down a hill.

[hud 91gt]

Chainlove is going to be the death of me, I love deals!

[dat_steve]

^ i had to force myself off bonktown (now merged with chainlove) because i'd keep buying shit i didn't need.

no excuse not to ride to work for the next two weeks! cool enough in the mornings so i don't arrive at the office all sweaty, perfect weather after work to get in a hard ride home. drop those 30 pound hybridz all day baybay :fullofwin:

[tgill]

One day I will reach Prelude_2_NV levels, for now just a quick ride on my Devinci hybrid.

App & Website is Endomondo (http://www.endomondo.com), works pretty much like Cyclemeter but with the social media/tracking stuff to motivate me. Also advantage to Endomondo is that most functionality is free.
http://i.minus.com/iwp6yOL6VW1Qp.jpg

[strike66]

hey guys, I'm looking at getting into mountain biking. I did the Whistler bike park once and had a blast. Should I start out with a hardtail or go straight to full suspension? Any good learner trails in the lower mainland that's not too busy?

[LiquidTurbo]

FINALLY RIDING WEATHER!

[StaceyQ]

I'm so excited to start riding. I'm going to buy my first roadbike this weekend. Anyone have any tips/routes for a newbie?

[LiquidTurbo]

I'm so excited to start riding. I'm going to buy my first roadbike this weekend. Anyone have any tips/routes for a newbie?

If you're totally new to biking, I totally recommend a road lesson. Sounds stupid, but seriously, it's worth it, to learn the rules of the road, techniques, how to be safe.

[StaceyQ]

Where would I find something like that?

[mickz]

Commuted to work again the last 2 days via bike. Some of these cyclists are fearless... they'll dart through traffic circles at full speed. I always brake coming into these, take a look and then go. This was a stretch on Windsor from 37th heading north towards 10th.

Edit: Also, what cycling apps that are free do you guys recommend? I just upgraded to an Android from my Blackberry 2 days ago and have been using the "Strava Cycling" app to track my distance.

[mickz]

I'm so excited to start riding. I'm going to buy my first roadbike this weekend. Anyone have any tips/routes for a newbie?

I've been sticking to these bikeways: http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/transport/cycling/bikeways/documents/2011BikeMap.pdf

There's not a large amount of vehicle traffic on these bikeways and seeing other cyclists on the road makes it a bit more reassuring as well. I would be extra careful during rush hour though because when the main roads get congested, motorists tend to speed through the small streets looking for shortcuts.

The only stretch I've felt a bit nervous on so far was on 45th between Central Park and Rupert since it's one of the busiest bikeway streets I've been on.

Burnaby has a map as well: http://www.burnaby.ca/Assets/multiple+locations/Bike+Map.pdf I've only been on the BC Parkway route so far so I can't really comment about the others.

I just wouldn't trust the routes off Google Maps since they'll include gravel and other unpaved roads as well.

[bcrdukes]

Put on some miles onto the Bandwagon today.

I made it up this overpass! :D
http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/kbandwagon_winston.jpg