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I personally like to go with things that make me smile without breaking the bank: -Turboback exhaust (quicker spool, more power, nicer sound) -Accessport to go with exhaust mod -lowering springs, sway bars -short shift kit -front bumper lip and other minor cosmetic upgrades including tint (if...- Eagleye
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- Forum: Introductions
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The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
Very different situations though. A busy segment here might have 300 or so riders on the leaderboard. I think my "best" KOM is on a segment that about 320 or so people have attempted. -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
There are a lot of people that leave their device recording while in a car that screw up some of the leaderboards. If you flag those rides they typically get removed. I am sure there will be more and more e bikes that end up on the lists as well. There are people that go out in full TT... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
Since your rides are fairly short, but you are looking to improve quickly, I would suggest 1 or 3 options. (1) Continue doing what you are doing and increase your mileage each week as time allows you to. (2) Create a Strava account if you haven't already and challenge yourself to some Strava... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
I don't think I mentioned weight, I was speaking to the inefficiencies of a triple vs double. A triple also clusters the gearing so close together I don't really see the point. If you run a double that is geared for the kind of riding you do, the extra middle ring up front does little in my... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
I agree that more gears in the back is good. But more in the front... Well that depends on the kind of bike, kind of riding, and ability of the rider. For me personally, having a triple chainring in the front sucks. It is less efficient and those small jumps in gearing are problematic. If I... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
Tonight's virtual ride. Brutal pace. Came in 5th which I'm happy with. -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
So you are in the smallest front ring and trying to ride a small rear gear and want to know what is equivalent in the middle front ring vs. rear gear? Without knowing what rings are on the front (how many teeth on each) and what cassette is on the rear, it is hard to know, and honestly it's... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
Pedal with the ball of your foot in sneakers. Your pedal motion should be relaxed feeling like you are doing circles not pushing down hard. A decent bike weighs 20-22lbs. A lightweight/race bike can be as low as 15lbs or less. My bike is just under 16lbs. I started with a $50 80s road bike... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
Looks like a heavy bike. Great for downhills, not so much any other time. The cables and wires at the front are messing with my OCD. If you carry a smartphone there is no need for the odometer as you can run the free Strava app and it will display time, distance, speed. The light bar is... -
Not something you'd ever expect to see, but it is welcomed nonetheless!
Has to be Photoshop right? The money involved there would be beyond silly, although I have seen more ridiculous creations. -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
I get that. I ride on roads like you have pictured from time to time, but I like to keep it rare. As you said, people don't pay any attention. If you ever do ride those roads, you are best to just ride right in the middle of the lane if there are a lot of stop signs and traffic lights... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
1. I got out of the saddle to accelerate quickly (coming out of turns, slight rises in the road, the final sprint to the end of the segment). Typically it is reserved for climbing above a 5% grade (if the climb is fairly short), accelerating out of turns or from a stop, and sprinting. I wasn't... -
Round 2: My 2015 Galaxy Blue Journal
It can be down as long as needed. So I am not trying to do all the work in one day so it back on the road, I just know if I don't buckle down and sit aside the time, it will drag out...kind of like how I still haven't put in my shifter bushings :roll:. I did reflash the stage 1 tune and change...- Eagleye
- Post #223
- Forum: Member's Journal
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The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
So I was trying to think of some other info to drop in here but nothing is jumping out at me, so if anyone has questions relating to equipment (bike frames, wheels, tires, tubes, seats, cycling computers, power meters, sensors, helmets, etc), riding etiquette that hasn't been covered (riding... -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
Good call, that is the only mirror I have seen that I would be able to use. It looks to work pretty well the couple times I've seen it in person. -
The joy of bicycling (from the perspective of a group of car enthusiasts)
I like the concept of the pool noodle, but I've got to be honest...no way in hell I would ride around with one haha. Same goes for the mirrors that attach to your helmet. There are just some things I can't get behind. I've never had a car "surprise" me and feel no need to have a mirror on my... -
Round 2: My 2015 Galaxy Blue Journal
I'll try to get some good pictures as we go along. I am hoping to have my Dad come over and knock out the brakes and installing gauges in one day. Might be a little ambitious since I am a noob on both fronts.- Eagleye
- Post #221
- Forum: Member's Journal
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Round 2: My 2015 Galaxy Blue Journal
Yes, all 4 rotors, pads, SS lines, fluid.- Eagleye
- Post #218
- Forum: Member's Journal
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