jakonovski
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I bet you used lights as well, you pussy.
Your friends must be quite used to riding with a dim bulb by now.
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Bicycle age
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Your friends must be quite used to riding with a dim bulb by now.
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TarpitCarnivore
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I bet you used lights as well, you pussy.
They were not nearly powerful enough. My contact also fell again, which is like 3 times now in the last two weeks. Super weird
I like how it lets you mess about with cadence while it maintains the same power. So you can do pretend high gear - low cadence hill reps.
Psychotext
Member
Or... and stay with me here... you could change your gears. lol (As an example I was doing 600w at 135 RPM the day before yesterday, I've also done 600w at 60rpm)
Sorry, I've been training for 3+ years on a turbo and I think there's probably only been one occasion that might have been useful for me... force intervals. I'm not convinced it would actually work for that though, at least not as trainer road has it set up right now.
Force intervals are basically starting in your biggest gear and trying to get to 90 RPM within 12 pedal strokes... but I guess to do those in ERG it would need to know EXACTLY how much power you're capable of putting out at low cadence. My problem is that I just don't have access to big enough gears (I can only go so big on my trainer bike's big ring).
Sorry, I've been training for 3+ years on a turbo and I think there's probably only been one occasion that might have been useful for me... force intervals. I'm not convinced it would actually work for that though, at least not as trainer road has it set up right now.
Force intervals are basically starting in your biggest gear and trying to get to 90 RPM within 12 pedal strokes... but I guess to do those in ERG it would need to know EXACTLY how much power you're capable of putting out at low cadence. My problem is that I just don't have access to big enough gears (I can only go so big on my trainer bike's big ring).
Psychotext
Member
This is kinda cool: https://www.mtbnb.co/
choodi
Banned
I am hoping that you guys might be able to give me a bit of bike-buying advice.
I recently borrowed a bike from a friend so that I could start riding a short distance (about 5 kilometres) to and from my bus stop a couple of days a week. My plan has always been to eventually buy my own bike, but I wanted to see if I was going to enjoy it or not before spending money.
It's literally been almost 30 years since I rode a bike and I am enjoying it so far, so I thought I would take the plunge and buy something for myself. I don't want to spend a fortune on a bike. Probably up to AU$500.
The bike I borrowed is a hybrid and I want to stick to that style. I ride on specific bike paths and never ride on the road. I am not interested in riding as a sport, it is purely about getting more active. Eventually, I will look to ride all the way to work (about 14 kilometres), which will involve some riding on the road, but for the vast majority, the commute will be on specific bike paths.
Anyway, I went to the bike shop today and had a bit of a poke around. I got talking to one of the staff and asked what bike he thought might suit me. He showed me a few and I liked the look of the 2016 Norco Yorkville which I could pick up for about $470.
Does anyone have any experience with this bike? Good or bad value at that price?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
TLR I'm a super casual bike rider, time to buy my own bike, is a Norco Yorkville decent value?
I recently borrowed a bike from a friend so that I could start riding a short distance (about 5 kilometres) to and from my bus stop a couple of days a week. My plan has always been to eventually buy my own bike, but I wanted to see if I was going to enjoy it or not before spending money.
It's literally been almost 30 years since I rode a bike and I am enjoying it so far, so I thought I would take the plunge and buy something for myself. I don't want to spend a fortune on a bike. Probably up to AU$500.
The bike I borrowed is a hybrid and I want to stick to that style. I ride on specific bike paths and never ride on the road. I am not interested in riding as a sport, it is purely about getting more active. Eventually, I will look to ride all the way to work (about 14 kilometres), which will involve some riding on the road, but for the vast majority, the commute will be on specific bike paths.
Anyway, I went to the bike shop today and had a bit of a poke around. I got talking to one of the staff and asked what bike he thought might suit me. He showed me a few and I liked the look of the 2016 Norco Yorkville which I could pick up for about $470.
Does anyone have any experience with this bike? Good or bad value at that price?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
TL
R I'm a super casual bike rider, time to buy my own bike, is a Norco Yorkville decent value?TarpitCarnivore
Member
I think the important question is do you think you will ever move beyond what you're doing now?
choodi
Banned
I can't see myself riding competitively. This is purely about riding socially/commuting to get a bit more active. I have young kids and once they get a bit older, I can see a bit of family biking happening.
Psychotext
Member
If it makes you feel any better, I'm doing an indoor turbo "tour" for the next 10 days so I wont actually have time to go out. =/
Fool.
Norco is a good but small company so it's harder for them to provide a great value at lower prices. See if you can find a last year Giant Cross City or Trek FX on sale. I don't know AU pricing but it will likely be a little higher but worth it. Almost every part of the bike will be higher quality, especially on the Giant.I am hoping that you guys might be able to give me a bit of bike-buying advice.
Does anyone have any experience with this bike? Good or bad value at that price?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
TL
Psychotext
Member
In my defence it is for charity.
The Masochists Society barb wire and fast-growing bamboo fund is NOT a charity.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
There's some city/comfort style bikes out there that may be a better option than a hybrid option. If you're willing to spend a few more you can get something like this http://www.fujibikes.com/usa/bikes/road/adventure-and-touring/touring/touring
I've seen this in person and it's a really nice looking bike. Decent parts for the price, plus it comes with panniers.
choodi
Banned
Thanks, ill do some more research this weekend and see what i can find.
More than $1000 here which is well above what i want to spend. I agree it looks nice though.
So, after failed attempts to fix the wheels of my older 16inch foldable bike, I opted for a more (considerably more) expensive foldable. A very good choice so far, and the bike is considerably faster as well!
Some Photos:
The second one is the main reason I bought a 16 inch wheel foldable!
Thoughts!?
Some Photos:
The second one is the main reason I bought a 16 inch wheel foldable!
Thoughts!?
frontieruk
Member
I love those bikes
if I was fitter I'd get one for my commute.So after calming from some bugger getting through my abus silver sold secure lock and doing the off with my bike, I bought myself two replacements.
Sorry I went full Jimmy. But God do I enjoy riding this thing.
But there's more I said I bought two bikes!
I got this model with a soldsecure gold rated lock, lights, bike cover and pump for £100
Psychotext
Member
Friend of mine dropped his Brompton off for me to look at as he's been having problems with the chain skipping.
One of his jockey wheels is basically smooth, and the other one is down to sharp points. His main gear is full on shark toothed too. I've not bothered measuring the chain, I know exactly what I'll find. lol
I don't think he's going to like it when I tell him he's going to to buy most of the drivetrain again.
One of his jockey wheels is basically smooth, and the other one is down to sharp points. His main gear is full on shark toothed too. I've not bothered measuring the chain, I know exactly what I'll find. lol
I don't think he's going to like it when I tell him he's going to to buy most of the drivetrain again.
frontieruk
Member
frontieruk
Member
I love those bikes
So after calming from some bugger getting through my abus silver sold secure lock and doing the off with my bike, I bought myself two replacements.
Sorry I went full Jimmy. But God do I enjoy riding this thing.
Keep your eye out for a deal on better wheels. The ones on it are tanks. Also those tires have no flat protection so make sure you have some patches as well as a spare tube with you.
frontieruk
Member
Have conti 4 seasons on it already
and always carry a spare tube, they're the same wheel set as my old bike so won't really notice much difference, but any pointers at a wheelset upgrade would be welcomed.Psychotext
Member
I've blown chains in single rides before now. Some of the mud in the UK is like grinding paste.
jakonovski
Member
All this discussion reminds me that I'm jonesing hard for some proper road cycling. I don't think I've averaged over 20km/h in two months thanks to the constant shit weather where it snows and melts over and over and there's no clean road surface except in places where you'll get murdered by cars.
Luckily mountain biking has been pretty good, so I'll survive.
Luckily mountain biking has been pretty good, so I'll survive.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
I really hate booties. I need to get a shoe/boot for use in 35 or less so I can stop using them. I just hate the ones that look like Lake boots.
Plucked up the courage to do my first black run at Bike Park Wales. I was all set to do Dai Hard, but after a good long look at the qualifying gap jump at the start I decided I didn't quite have the confidence for it. I mean in some ways I could probably do it no real issues, but I think I've psyched myself out of it, if I come up short then if it doesn't kill me it will absolutely fuck the bike up. So I didn't do it and instead did Coal not Dole instead which was great, fun but a bit horrifying especially in this greasy chilly weather.
Lots of the trails are on the 'Yayyyyyy!' side of the fun scale, Coal was a bit more on the 'yaaaaaayyyyyooooohffffffffuuuuuuuuckkkkkYayyyyyyyyyyI'maliiiiiiive'.
From the top though, Sixtapod (Blue run, my favourite, pure fun) down to the fire track, Coal down to the underpass then Insufficient Funds (red run) which has some serious drop offs. Not done funds before, those drop offs are bigger than they look!
The bike just gets better and better though, if anyone is in the market for a fantastic full suss that won't destroy the bank; YT Capra, just amazing.
Lots of the trails are on the 'Yayyyyyy!' side of the fun scale, Coal was a bit more on the 'yaaaaaayyyyyooooohffffffffuuuuuuuuckkkkkYayyyyyyyyyyI'maliiiiiiive'.
From the top though, Sixtapod (Blue run, my favourite, pure fun) down to the fire track, Coal down to the underpass then Insufficient Funds (red run) which has some serious drop offs. Not done funds before, those drop offs are bigger than they look!
The bike just gets better and better though, if anyone is in the market for a fantastic full suss that won't destroy the bank; YT Capra, just amazing.
Psychotext
Member
Sixtapod is fantastic. The faster you get on it, the more it challenges you. It's pretty much the perfect blue.
frontieruk
Member
Well first 'real' ride of the Carrera Crixus this morning :-
The Good :-
The Bad :-
as the saddle and brakes can be replaced, I can honestly say I'm happy with the purchase.
The Good :-
- Frame is solid and comfortable
- gears change crisply
- managed the journey to work in the same sort of time as on my old Rapid.
The Bad :-
- the brakes, I feared for my life! I think either I've gotten to used to discs or the pads need replacing and the levers adjusted for more response.
- spacing betwen the gears, one gear change could have me going from struggling to spinning going up hill, will get used to it.
- the saddle, it's made of some super space age low friction material that pushes you off it.
as the saddle and brakes can be replaced, I can honestly say I'm happy with the purchase.
Plot twist: "Chains" is the nickname of PT's riding partner.
In most circumstances I'm a fan of v-brakes, but that would require either different levers or the use of something like a Problem Solvers Travel Agent to make the cable pull correct, and I doubt you want to bother.
If you don't mind their color (aesthetics are obviously the most important aspect of a bicycle), try Kool Stop salmon pads. They're very aggressive, and also formulated to hold up pretty well in wet conditions.
I was about to put together a rant about how you need to HTFU and learn your double-shifts, but then I made a log chart of what I think are your ratios, and:
wat
The highest gear on the small ring is barely lower than the third-highest on the big ring, and at that spot on the cassette, the step size borders on palatable anyway. You do get a run of sensible spacing below that, but that's ~76 gear inches and lower.
This really makes me appreciate the use of 10-tooth gaps between chainrings when dealing with wide-range clusters that don't have very many cogs. Here's my Stumpy drop bar conversion, with its 48-38-24 triple:
A run of beautiful 1.5-step shifts starting at the second-highest cog on the big ring, at ~95 gear inches. Works pretty well even for pacelining on the flats with speedy roadies. (Granted, my low gears aren't really any better-spaced than yours.)
Sounds like a feature. Less clothing drag on the saddle means less chafing and less wear and tear. A well-fit and correctly-positioned saddle shouldn't require a very high coefficient of friction for you to stay put.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Understanding gearing ratios and steps are definitely high on my list of "to learn" things. After that will be spoke "math".
Psychotext
Member
lol, the chain on my friend's bike is so stretched that I can't actually use the chain stretch measuring tool on it. I'm hitting the other side of the link!
This is not how chains are supposed to fit...
This is not how chains are supposed to fit...
Confiscate his bike and buy him a bus pass for his own safety.
Psychotext
Member
Quite. I'm wondering if it's EVER been replaced. lol
But yeah, basically now in need of a completely new drivetrain.
But yeah, basically now in need of a completely new drivetrain.
Psychotext
Member
I guess in reality it basically wasn't for the last couple of weeks. One of the jockey wheels is essentially round too.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
That chain looks fine. Splash it with some WD_40 and you're good to go.
Christ, I used to use that stuff as chain lube in the olden days before I realised its destructive powers.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
I feel like it's a right of passage when working on a bike
Like slipping a spanner and skinning your knuckles down to the bone on chainring teeth.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
I found psychos dream girl http://blog.trainerroad.com/sonya-looney-trains-indoors-and-wins/
Psychotext
Member
Funnily enough, I've already read that and yes... she's definitely inspiring.
FTFY.
Psychotext
Member
I definitely know that look.