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Post by rabbi on Oct 4, 2011 21:48:14 GMT -8
Go with a buckle for sure.
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Post by austin on Oct 4, 2011 21:55:43 GMT -8
nick and nathan agreed on something?
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 5, 2011 13:25:44 GMT -8
Oh shit............ GO WITH VELCRO!! ES MOI BUENO!
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Post by Rushing on Oct 5, 2011 15:44:01 GMT -8
What thread less headset would you use?
Note: the head tube on my bike is 1 inch, so I am limited.
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Post by rabbi on Oct 5, 2011 16:02:51 GMT -8
cheapest sealed cartridge hs you can find.
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Post by austin on Oct 5, 2011 16:13:12 GMT -8
why cheapest? what if he wants to buy something nice or just be BALLLERRR
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 5, 2011 17:28:15 GMT -8
CHRISMOTHERFUCKINGKING!!!!!!
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Post by Rushing on Oct 5, 2011 18:32:43 GMT -8
I was actually looking at Miche for a thread less headset
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Post by rabbi on Oct 5, 2011 20:56:42 GMT -8
miche headsets are fugly. cheapest because above anything else, you won't feel the difference between a $30 headset and a chris king. same thing as formulas vs phil hubs.
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Post by austin on Oct 5, 2011 21:32:50 GMT -8
i seeee
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Post by brianburke on Oct 6, 2011 14:48:39 GMT -8
miche headsets are fugly. cheapest because above anything else, you won't feel the difference between a $30 headset and a chris king. same thing as formulas vs phil hubs. Zing. Unless you're a princess and a mthrfugging pea. |
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Post by extrasketchy on Oct 6, 2011 17:20:29 GMT -8
It always comes down to ball bearing!
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 6, 2011 21:14:47 GMT -8
Are you asking nathan to bare his balls?
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Post by craig on Oct 7, 2011 0:04:18 GMT -8
dave wants more than that....
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Post by theghabebandit on Oct 10, 2011 10:10:09 GMT -8
hai,
is just a base layer, arm warmers, and a long sleeve jersey warm enough for the winters here?
or am i missing a layer?
i guess my question is:
what're good ways of staying warm while commuting/riding in the las vegas winter?
i usually just stack on a bunch of layers of regular street clothes,
but that always ends up in me being super bulky, then eventually overheating.
i feel like there are moar efficient, less bulkier ways?
thanks!
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Post by austin on Oct 10, 2011 11:03:57 GMT -8
merino base layers
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Post by rabbi on Oct 10, 2011 11:26:29 GMT -8
Merino base layer for sure. I would forego the arm warmers and just get a ls base layer . Pair that with a winter-weight ls jersey and keep a packable wind jacket and I think you'll be set.
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 10, 2011 11:28:51 GMT -8
Merino errthing! Street clothes are not wicking and therefore will get soaked in sweat. I have the chrome merino jack and its hella nice, but its thin. Will have to see how it works on a real cold day.
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Post by austin on Oct 10, 2011 11:51:39 GMT -8
or you can be hella OG and get all rapha like me
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 10, 2011 13:46:04 GMT -8
fag.
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Post by rabbi on Oct 10, 2011 13:57:46 GMT -8
Nick, if you add a windproof layer over that thing, you should be fine.
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Post by theghabebandit on Oct 10, 2011 14:40:09 GMT -8
thanks for the input, roadies.
and austin, my parents actually ordered me a rapha winter jersey for my bday, BAHAHAHA.
however, after seeing the prices on rapha stuff,
this leads me to my next question:
are there other brands out there that are significantly cheaper that will still get "the job" done?
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Post by craig on Oct 10, 2011 15:03:23 GMT -8
NO ONE CAN MATCH RAPHA IN BALLEUR OR ANYTHING ELSE.
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Post by rabbi on Oct 10, 2011 15:50:48 GMT -8
Smartwool baselayers are really nice.
I haven't been able to find anything that matches the aesthetic of rapha for cheaper. But there are plenty of brands that do the same for cheaper. They just aren't as elegant.
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Post by Rushing on Oct 11, 2011 8:10:18 GMT -8
Dear, Rabbi.
Do you mind telling me about gear ratio? I see people with 48/17, 49/17, or 48/15.
I remember my first conversion was 52/15, but had I known any better it would be different.
What exactly is the point?
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Post by erikb on Oct 11, 2011 9:42:08 GMT -8
more ground covered in a pedal stroke.
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Post by rabbi on Oct 11, 2011 11:17:14 GMT -8
Pretty much that. It's all about keeping your cadence in check. On my 46/18, I can sit at 20mph and spin at about 100-110rpms. It gives me a cushion both ways so that I can keep up my cadence on inclines and not get spun out till I'm at 35mph or so on declines. It's also a lot easier on my knees. Every person is different and you just gotta find your happy medium. High 60s-low 70s on a gear inch chart is usually pretty good for me.
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Post by Rushing on Oct 11, 2011 13:18:39 GMT -8
So, should I try different gear ratios to see what I find suitable and comfortable?
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Post by nlinealac on Oct 11, 2011 13:42:05 GMT -8
No. Do not explore you gearing options. Pick one and stick to it even if it blows......
In others DUH!
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Post by Rushing on Oct 11, 2011 13:44:01 GMT -8
The gear ratio I have is good enough, but I was just curious enough to try others.
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