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What kind of bike do I ride for what? I did the 5 boro on a 1999 CAAD 4 mountainbike with a headshock & green semi-slicks this year. I've got a Scalpel, an old Super-V a CAAD6 road bike, and if I want to be an ass the 1984 Pinarello with a Record 50AE gruppo or Dad's 67 Paramount from when he ran the boards in Newark.
Cervelo Soloist Team, circa 2006, in the limited edition Red color for that year. Only 500 were available worldwide.
Yeah, it's an old bike but sexy as fuck and completely irreplaceable. The rumor has always been that there is one of these bikes in the MOMA collection archives. ]
Not my pic, but mine is exactly like this one.
Not into cycling at all, but this one looks amazing! Any tips for beginners such as myself? Is it hard to master? For context, I haven't been on a bike since I was like 7
Thanks. Yeah, the Cervelo Soloist is an iconic design. I can't remember the exact stats but in the early 2000s, some ridiculous percentage of the TDF Peloton was on a Cervelo Soloist. Again, only 500 were made exactly like the one in the pic so this bike is simply irreplaceable.
It depends on how you define "hard". Clip pedals can be hard to master but you're going to have that issue with any bike. Start off in an empty parking lot to get yourself adjusted. Also, stem height and angle will play a big role in you getting comfortable. The stem is that small bar that you see connecting the handles to the rest of the bike. How high that is from the bike and at what angle makes a huge difference. On a bike of this quality, you tell the builder how you want it - it doesn't come ready to go. Start off with something thats very high up (both height and angle). It will make you more upright and make you feel like you're in more control of the bike (and easier on your back). As your skills improve, you can have them move it down (if you want to sound "pro" tell them you need a "chase and face!" job) and that gets you into a more aggressive stance.
I have the team csc version. Amazing bici
Have the team csc version … absolutely amazing bici
I have a carbon fiber Trek Madone 5.0 on my Wahoo Kickr Core trainer, an old Trek Mountain Bike, a steel frame Jamis Quest road bike, and a carbon fiber Trek Speed Concept triathlon bike.
that is one sexy ass bike though
Removed, TY
fyi I think that link reveals your (or someone else's) name. Very nice bikes though.
I'm about to restore an old Trek 560 Pro Series from 1986 or '87. I don't know the first thing about road bikes, their maintenance, and/or restoration, so I'm looking to solicit any and all help.
It might be easier just scoping Craigslist for a used bike or something. You're probably going to have to pay someone like $500 - $800 to replace components and for labor. I suggest looking for carbon fiber bikes on Craigslist. Also it might be hard to find parts. The bike technology has changed a lot since the 80s.
Yeah I thought about that, but this will be a good project and something to do. I have a coworker who is really knowledgeable about biking who said he'd help me so I'm excited for that.
Dude, while that is cool, the gears on that bike are very different what what is available parts wise. Those bikes came with brifters, as in you change gears on the diagonal tube, and not the handle bars. You can get a brand new bike for 800-1200.
You will need new hub, crank, cassesste, pedals, shifting systems(alone 600). This is without putting in the work.
I guess that makes sense. I did notice that, and have little to no experience shifting them that way. I have no idea why they had manufactured them that way, seems like such a hassle and possibly dangerous.
I have found that BMC geometry fits me best so I ride a BMC timemachine TT and a BMC teammachine slr02. Your best bet is to go get a thorough fitting, get measurements and then see which brands fit your body type and riding style
sick bro
Any favorite KOMs?
I rode 50mi on an outdoor 1mi track at 24.1mph avg. 163bpm HR, 297w (est). No one has been able to break this record.
what tracking app is this
Strava - my Garmin Fenix watch uploads the data to Strava.
Are you doing any special breathing techniques to keep the hr in tact with higher wattage or just built up enough endurance through the years?
I don't do any special breathing. It just comes from riding a lot of miles. Cheers -
Added my MD on strava, makes me look like a damn couch potato and constantly gives me shit. Worth the 30 seconds of interaction tho. Dude does ultra marathons in the woods…
Holy shit man, 297w for 2hrs is crazy. What's your W/kg?
I have a shitty runner for the time being. im going to get a specialised(allez) soon though.
Harley Davidson
Trek Checkpoint SL6. I’ve got both gravel tires and slicks for it but mostly keep the gravels on, mainly do paved/dirt/gravel path rides right now, and am currently ramping up a training regimen to do a half Ironman next year, will need a true triathlon bike for that but the Checkpoint runs great as a mileage eater now.
I have a half iron in a few months. I generally think it will go alright. I am just trying to break 5.
Good luck. My 70.3 PR is 4:48 - it was a great feeling to break 5.
My coveted Ironman Boulder CO Finisher Medal
2.4mi swim 112mi bike 26.2mi run
at altitude
sick medal
Have you ever done the Santa Cruz one Isaiah? I’m targeting that one to complete next year, loved Santa Cruz and really hope I can fly out to complete it on ‘23.
I haven’t done Santa Cruz - but the course looks cool - all along the ocean.
I have an older Litespeed that was custom built for me when I was on a team sponsored by them. I’ve re-kitted it several times. Has modern Dura Ace now. It’s a super stable bike at speed, and I do a lot of rides with steep descents so I’ve never upgraded to a newer frame, plus it looks cool. I got a new Yeti SB140 last year, which rocks. In the basement I have a bunch of old bikes: Yeti cross bike, Schwinn Homegrown, Azonic dual slalom bike, and my first race mountain bike, a steel Specialized Stumpjumper. I also have my dad’s custom 7cycles ti/carbon with full record, but it’s too big for me. He was 4 inches taller than I am.
I've been eyeing the Canyon Speedmax SF SLX but they're always out of stock. Canyon makes the sexiest triathlon bikes IMO (and some of the best) and I've considered the Trek Speed Concept but there's no BTA hydration integration at all. With the Canyon you get in-frame hydration integration and their bikes are just sexy af. Just wish they offered Zipp NSW wheels instead of the boring DT Swiss wheels on the SLX but that probably makes no performance difference.
Zipp wheels are nice
Canyon Speedmax is sick - doesn’t Lionel Sanders ride that model?
Yeah and Jan
This is my dream bike
Cervelo P5X
This bike is sexy af but I've heard it's quite heavy which is why most Cervelo-sponsored pros opt for the P5 instead. I've seen several Cervelo pro triathletes go for this model on flatter courses then the P5 on hillier courses (e.g. St. G's)
and fun fact it's Cervelo branded but not actually manufactured by Cervelo!
Yeah you’re right.
Some old Schwinn from the '80s, got it on craigslist for $75 about 10 years ago. It has shift paddles on the stem and is heavy as shit, but it was cheap and it works, so I'll take it.
Canyon Strive CF 7.0 2020, could never see my self getting into road biking. Maybe gravel… doing a ride this oct for cancer.
I rotate through 3 bikes. A Felt FR FRD Ultimate for racing, a Cannondale Caad12 for sketchier racing/training/rain, and a Cinelli Vigorelli Shark fixed gear for commuting/track racing.
Is having 3 bikes excessive for a 1 bedroom apartment in NYC? Yes, yes it is.
Can't be a cyclist unless half of your net worth is in bikes.
I feel you - I have 4 bikes in a 2BR. There are bikes everywhere.
mango longboard baby, stay cruisin
your bike? if so, nice shit
do you prefer shimano or sram? curious
I personally like sram
haha no it’s not my bike - I just thought it looked cool
I have a Trek Speed concept
At the risk of getting permanently banned from WSO, the following looks similar to my beach cruiser:
https://xdsbikeco.com/products/firmstrong-urban-man-26-beach-cruiser-bicycle?variant=15440597614664¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwy_aUBhACEiwA2IHHQH_83LcX4tok5Bov1GucccLIyN1_uyZVsHqoM_tqWbK5JON1gdBe-hoC37MQAvD_BwE
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Scott CR1 Elite, quite old but still works perfectly and light enough. Really happy with it
That's a dope little bike.
Mountain bike - rebuilt old Iron Horse w steel frame
Road bike - Specialized
Nice - what kind of Specialized?
Not sure really, got it off craigslist about 3 years ago for a song. Replaced the tires and tuned it up. All in spent less than $400. It's light as a feather, I can see why people would want to spend a few grand on one.....I'm too hellbent on retiring early to do such things though :)
Cervelo S5
Cervelo Aspero
Cannondale CAAD13
Trek ALR5
Bikes are the best.
Niiiice bro
bump
Check out my latest cycling jersey
Very Nice! We all know this post needs an annual bump hahaha cyclist always gotta spend
3 grand, where are you guys buying? Toured the bike shops in NYC, shit is super expensive
I think one thing is at the $3k level you are probably just above entry level bikes (1,000 miles/year) and just below what is considered amateur level (1,000-2,000 miles/year). If you are riding very little, you will be fine, but if you really are getting into riding, I would recommend that spend a little more and get a great bike that will stay great for 10+ years.
I know its not as exciting, but used is great! I have bought a few bikes from the Pro's Closet and they are amazing.
Link: https://www.theproscloset.com/
Otherwise one good entry level bike is the Trek Domane:
New: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bi…
https://newyork.craigslist.org/search/bia?query=cervelo#search=1~galler…
This $2.5K Cervelo P3 with Zipp Wheels is a steal. Those rims were probably $1,200 - $1,800 or more.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/d/new-york-cervelo-p3-tt-triathl…
Caad13.
Do you currently use this?
Have a look at Canyon. DTC and a little cheaper overall than trek/specialized for same specs
Good shit fellas, good shit. Medium rare, just right
S-works Tarmac SL6. Absolute rocket ship
Rim or disc brakes?
Always disc
I have my Tarmac set up with disc brakes, but aesthetic of rim brakes is much better, IMO. Easier maintenance too
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Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 2016 with Ultegra Di2
Scott Plasma 3 with Ultegra Di2, Enve aerobar and mavic wheels
Ghost HTX mountain bike
That Canyon is dope
Wow nice rides
How tall are you? 6'3"?
5'11", bikes might look big due to the aggressive geometry.
Citi Bike
Gravel / Road - Specialized Diverge with force axs and 38c's
MTB - Specialized Epic Evo
I picked up an Epic Evo a few months back and am having an absolute blast on it. After a few years of road racing I've gotten less excited about the risk and have found xcmtb races to be a welcome change of pace.
Current Line Up:
Road - Felt FR FRD Ultimate
Gravel - 3T Exploro RaceMax, which I'll sell after an event in May
MTB - Specialized Epic Evo
Track - Belt-Drive Aluminum
Amen - have the flip chip in the less slack position with some fat 2.4" maxxis aspens (very low knobs) which has made it feel very XC but plush. Great bike for the southwest.
This is fun
Early 2000s LeMond titanium frame with modern ENVE carbon fork/stem/bars, Campy wheels, and mech 11spd 105
new 3T exploro gravel bike in that 80s Porsche brown/gold with Sram Rival 1x AXS
early 2000s LeMond steel cyclocross frame, building it up to be an all road bike like the old Bridgestone RB-Ts. 2x11 with bar end shifters, lightweight tubulars I got for free
1 of 500 1989 Specialized Rock Combo with all original parts. Just restored this but swapped in a white turbo saddle because you've got to match your bartape to your saddle
Just bought my GF a 92 Bridgestone XO-3 that is going to get built up like a Rivendell
mid 1970s Gitane basket bike I got from the original owner, probably going to sell this boat anchor and find a late 80s or early 90s Trek / Bridgestone MTB and build it up like Ronnie Romance
MTB: Kona Process 153 CR
Road/CX: Redline Conquest Pro
Fat: Felt DD70
Commuter: Older Trek CF Singlespeed
... in a 1bd apt
haha damn that's tight on space
I'm similar - I have my tri bike in the front hallway, MTB on the patio, steel frame road bike on way to patio, and a bike in my office (2nd bedroom) on the trainer (aka the pain cave).
Shoutout to Quadzilla
I want this on the front of my bike hahah
Some of the tour bikes are even like $30k+ which is absurd
What do you guys recommend for someone who wants to get into it?
Something between $1-2k.
Trek Alpha One
HOT TAKE
As someone who used to ride 150-250 miles a week I get the shiny new bike thing.
My advice, get the bike that fits you the best over SRAM/Shimano/Campignolo.
After that, the smoothness of the shifters is parramount. For the majority of people though upgrading your components is only meant to drop grams. It would be cheaper to just lose 1-2 lbs cause that's all the performance you are going to get from the upgrade.
2022 Santa Cruz Megatower R
what type of riding do you primarily do?
Sl8 tarmac s works after bonus szn
Nice
Sheeesh that is very nice. Try out 28mm tires if you haven't already
Jackson Laundry’s response lol
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxbySLerfHN/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
I have a Santa Cruz Bronson for MTB and a super old Trek Singletrack 930 for riding around town / light gravel riding.
Have an old Orbea Opal road bike that I rarely use. Considering consolidating and getting a true gravel bike for general applications.
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