boomana Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 ^ oops. making corrections now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Did a few miles on the snowmobile trails. Combined with last night's drinking and the resistance from the snow, I am hurting, sweating, and crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I think most people would, on a mountain bike from the 70s. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I think most people would, on a mountain bike from the 70s. **BRENT** Give me any circuit on that bike. I will half you on your Huffy lap time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 You would double my lap time? Man, I'm pretty slow, and I'm sure you're faster than me a bit of the time. LMK when you want to have a "falling off the mountain" contest. I'll tear you apart on that one for sure! **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c12mech Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Do any of you guys have a good stretching routine for warming up before a ride? I am trying to get loosened up a bit before my rides hoping that it will help some. Lower back and knees are where I have the most trouble. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 No warmup info here, but if you're having knee and back pain it might very well be a fit issue. I know that you've got limited to no access to bike professionals but you might need to find some sort of local resource to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Before, with no pedals After with pedals and the new Zipp wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Damn, Jeff, what do you need a firefly for with that featherweight to ride? And holy shit you ride with a lot of drop for someone who hasn't been doing this for very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I think that is kind of an optical illusion as my top bar has a pretty good drop and the bike is hanging at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 What did you do with the old rims, Jeff? I have a friend that's shopping for a mild upgrade and the Fulcrums migth fit the bill if you were looking to move them. I can't remember if you already posted about keeping them around or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 They are going on the Calfee for now. I might get rid of them if I decide I want different wheels on it when it shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Damn, Jeff, what do you need a firefly for with that featherweight to ride? Carbon fiber frames have a limited lifespan, or rather, a limited mileage after which they start to go soft. For a pro it's about 1-2 years of racing & training, for the average enthusiast cyclist it's around 5-6 years. The bike doesn't fall to pieces, it just gradually loses its stiffness as microcracks form in the epoxy and the fibers start to debond. It's the same thing that happens to my carbon fiber hockey sticks, except the sticks go soft faster since they're abused more. A titanium frame on the other hand lasts forever and stays good as new unless it's crashed hard or run over by a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm seriously in love with this bike. I rode it around for a short bit and didn't want to get off. In order to make it fit, the seat's a little lower than I would like, and had to go with an 80 stem, but the fit is perfect. Vince also changed my shim on my short leg, and I feel like I have real contact with the pedal for the first time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Very cool Vicki, that was a steal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Great to see walking Vicki back in the bike world. Installed the K-Edge tonight. Need to figure out how I can mount the light with this as I can't seem to make both fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks, Mike. Damn, that pic confirms I really need to drop 25 more pounds, and helmet hair isn't my best look. At least I have motivation now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Carbon does not soften with age. It is particularly used in place of steel in uses where fatigue is an issue. Eg helicopter blades. Welds actually have huge fatigue issues so chances are that you could fatigue a poorly done weld in ti and steel before the carbon. Jeff: what Calfee? Edited January 3, 2013 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Mike and John, Amy is having a ride out of her place on Sunday (right next door to Coffee District). A, B, and C groups to the Palm Beach inlet. Meet at 7, ride at 7:30. Mike, this is the best part of A1A, and I don't think you've been that far north yet. Really beautiful and no traffic or lights until you hit Palm Beach. Nice ride. I'm probably going to have to ride with the C group and not do the full ride, but I'm joining in. Jeff, bike's looking snazzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Carbon does not soften with age. It is particularly used in place of steel in uses where fatigue is an issue. Eg helicopter blades. Welds actually have huge fatigue issues so chances are that you could fatigue a poorly done weld in ti and steel before the carbon. Jeff: what Calfee? I bought the low end model show bike for my commute and travel. It has the S&S couplers and full travel kit. Ended up getting all new SRAM gear put on because they had scavenged pieces for other builds. They think it will be ready in a couple of weeks. Edited January 3, 2013 by VPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 There is no low end Calfee. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Carbon fiber frames have a limited lifespan, or rather, a limited mileage after which they start to go soft. For a pro it's about 1-2 years of racing & training, for the average enthusiast cyclist it's around 5-6 years. The bike doesn't fall to pieces, it just gradually loses its stiffness as microcracks form in the epoxy and the fibers start to debond. For mountain biking maybe, and that's a huge maybe based on impact loads and abuse. For road biking, I call bullshit. Maybe if this was two decades ago, but not today. Back it up with some facts, which I suspect will be very difficult if not impossible. As Chris said, Carbon has fewer fatigue problems compared to metals. And I snicker at what Jeff refers to as "low end". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thats hot, V! **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Agreed Brent, that is a sweet ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thats hot, V! **BRENT**the bike looks good too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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