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I haven't been fitted up properly to the Merckx, and I'll be trying a new seat position in the morning to see if it stops my right knee from hurting. A few dollars spent months ago would have saved a lot of pain over the months!
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Been debating upgrading my reign lately. But I need to save for a house. So instead of a new bike im upgrading the drive train to a 1x11 set up compared to the 2x10 it has.
Shimano XT rear mech Shimano XT shifter. Shimano SLX 11sp 11-42 rear cassette. Raceface narrow wide 34T chain ring in purple of course.
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LIKE A BOSS 351
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New top speed PB, 80.3kph
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been in the 90's a few times. same hill the tour down under guys get over 100.
its rural, so no roads entering or exiting, its reasonable steep with no sharp bends and has a long run off at the end of the steep part, to slow down. |
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80kph down a few roads Im familiar with is not uncommon. The issue is Im more afraid of wildlife or cars popping out from the side at that speed. It just depends on how big my balls are on the day!
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FG GT 5.4 w/ additions!
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The irony is we see a motorcyclist going down the road in shorts and t-shirt and think - F..ing 1d10t Then we go barrelling down hills all tucked up with pretty much nothing on but 1mm on lycra, a pair of sunnies and an esky lid on our heads. But it is FUN!! ![]()
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However i have recently had a friend collected by a koo and it wasnt pretty. Its funny in a car i wouldnt dream of travelling anywhere the speed limit on dust in rural areas or riding my motorcycle in anything but leathers , boots , gloves and helmet yet on the bicycle recently in Bright i was doing 80+ ks following a group . Lyrca , foam hardlid and no gloves - stupidity Yet it doesn't seem to hold the same fears as if i doing it on my trail or road motorbike I can only imagine the speeds we are going to see with road bikes now equipped with disk brakes PS . Spare a thought for the guys chasing you down Donna behind a car doing 80+ on a long skate board .Mmm definitely not for me i will take my chances on my bike |
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic Last edited by blueoval; 07-02-2017 at 12:01 PM. |
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It feels really weird doing 60 KPH on training rollers with a brick BBQ one foot in front of you. I never had the guts to steer off them to see what would happen.
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Fastest I've ever been was just over 80 coming out of Forest Elbow. Things started getting a bit fluttery and light on the front end so I starting braking after that.
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I find transferring you weight to the front will help stabilize the front at speed. That and getting into the drops for a more aero position.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5j2AKgw6rg full tuck on the top tube and pedalling. was awesome to watch. i'm sure there is better footage around but didnt have time to find it. |
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Sad the bike didnt make a total recovery ! Its was shipped to the big man upstairs |
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And even though I know that is correct, my brain thinks "Dude, you're scared of hitting the ground, getting us CLOSER to said ground ain't gonna help!"
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I just don't think about it at the time. Im a speed demon on descents so I am in the zone.
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Quite a few years ago i had a friend who would climb with the best of the group but couldnt/wouldn't descent with the group. So i said i would help. As i sat behind him , his lines were good , position on the bike was good so i thought it got to be a confidence thing. I suggested on the next descent he should ride my bike and i his. He got on mine and disappeared whilst i was on the brakes basically the whole down. When i got to the bottom i told my friend to get the bike fixed or buy a new one. The head bearing was shot and at anything over 35ks it felt like the front was going to come away from the bike and disappear off into the crescent. He brought a new bike and still climbs and descents with the group. Often we are so used to the norm that it becomes acceptable. In my opinion your bike shouldnt behave any different at 80ks than 35ks |
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All this talk of speed
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Likewise, just go faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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As a former superbike owner, I never left home without the full kit, head to toe. Living in warmer climates, the temptation for some is too great, so out come the shorts, t-shirts & trainers. We have all seen this type of rider, decked out in sports gear with a Valentino Rossi helmet, and most of us yell idiot as they race around us. My point here is not to start an argument nor is it to put down push biker riders. I wonder if anybody thinks of life after a serious ''off'' and whether or not a layer of protective clothing is worth losing a little top speed or whatever. Remember folks, I am not stirring the pot, I am genuinely interested.
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You'll find extremely quickly that the gear road cyclists wear is for function over form.
Comfort levels are HUGELY increased when wearing the usual lycra outfits, rather than the bunching fabrics you would normally wear. I will wear gloves because if I come off, I want the gloves to get hacked up, not my hands. Which I don't always enjoy having to do, but it's done for that reason alone.
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I love my MTB riding and unfortunately due to the constant heat where I live I have to wear pretty much next to nothing so that I don't overheat. If I was to add the extra layer for protection then I just simply couldn't ride as often. I usually wear a MX style jersey with skins style shorts. I've tried the loose style of baggy shorts for MTB but when they got wet they chaffed on my knees when pedalling and then I had two big abrasions. I've had my fair share of get offs but I'll take those as they come, as long as I don't face plant a rock and knock out some teeth or break my jaw, I'll just accept it. Skin usually heals for free. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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On the cycling gear...
There was a time back in the 90's I couldn't leave home without wearing the 8 panel, 8oz Cdale knicks, 300 buck Giro helmet, Carnac shoes, pro team wicking jersey, Briko (remember them) glasses and gloves. I only considered myself as a sport rider. These days I've learnt to appreciate the riding more rather than the garb I wear. I'm quite happy now in a T shirt and shorts on rides up to 30km, still wear the shoes and helmet though but can see why pro riders and distance riders wear the proper lycra gear. Probably the most important improvement when new to cycling is the shoes as they transmit power from your legs to the pedals. (and helmet) yeah the MTBking in this weather at the moment is a killer.
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I'd be happy in anything too except my OCD won't allow me to listen to the "Swoosh" that occurs with any other shorts than above the knee Lycra shorts. Tops I can wear anything.
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