Foo - Jon and Siu had a new years resolution to lose weight

We have an agreement, so that in the summer we can buy these road bikes, and ride them without breaking them!

We were thinking if we both get into road riding, by summer we might get some kona cyclo bikes. Whatcha thunk?

I like this one because it's the cheapest.

Specs For jake (http://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/JAKE/index.html)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/166/2k7jakeig1.jpg

Siu likes this one
Specs For jake the snake (http://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/JAKETHESNAKE/index.html)
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4663/2k7jakesnakexf6.jpg

Gonna be a roadie, Jon?

Gonna be a roadie, Jon?
Those are mtbikes on a diet.

OK, sure. :D

Those are mtbikes on a diet.
How's your diet going?

How's your diet going?
Great. I was 214 a few weeks ago, this morning I weighed in at 201.8

:D

They are not roadies, they are cross bikes. AKA Urban Mountain Bikes. :)


But who says we are really getting them? We are just dreaming, that's all. :rolleyes:

In order to do that, I'll have to sell Jon's body. So getting the bike might take a while.

Welcome to the dark side. :D

Kudos on the health regimen! That's always cool.

I'm goin' shoppin' for a road bike soon, but one that I can use in TT, until I buy a real TT bike. I'll post pics along the way of my odyssey, if you guys will. Deal? Jon? Siu? :D

They are not roadies, they are cross bikes. AKA Urban Mountain Bikes. :)


But who says we are really getting them? We are just dreaming, that's all. :rolleyes:

In order to do that, I'll have to sell Jon's body. So getting the bike might take a while.
We gotta at least believe we might get them for awhile before we abandon hope. As for selling my body. I charge 100 per night on the magical love boat. We'll get those bikes in like 2 weeks at that rate.

Those are mtbikes on a diet.

haha...more like road bikes on steroids. The similarities like more towards the roadie ;)

That said, I have thought about getting one at some point, purely for conditioning. Instead I bought an eliptical. Good times :)

I'm also pondering the possibilities. Both daughters work at a local sporting goods store with a nice little bike shop. It turns out they can pro-deal bikes. Usually 20% less than half MSRP.

Oh don't tell us that. I'll have to keep Jon on the streets at least 12 hours per nite now, just to get ours as fast as you'll get yours.

haha...more like road bikes on steroids. The similarities like more towards the roadie ;)

That said, I have thought about getting one at some point, purely for conditioning. Instead I bought an eliptical. Good times :)
I've gotten in maybe 7 or 8 rides on my new bike.

I must say for a nice cardio workout on the road, something lighter and slimmer would be nice.

I'm also pondering the possibilities. Both daughters work at a local sporting goods store with a nice little bike shop. It turns out they can pro-deal bikes. Usually 20% less than half MSRP.
Hey, bay-bee. I'm gonna be buying a road bike soon. <batting eyelashes>

:lol:

You west coast peeps are a bunch of wusses. Turning into roadies... :rolleyes:

Hey you shop at WalMart.

And those are cross bikes. Look at the tires. :rolleyes:

You west coast peeps are a bunch of wusses. Turning into roadies... :rolleyes:
This is coming from Mr. OCP red mtbike.

Hey you shop at WalMart.

Us Yoopers take that as a complement. We are thrifty and know how to save money. ;)

Oh, and just for the record: If someone gave me a road bike for free, I would gladly ride it. Not as much as my mountain bike. But I would never spend money on one (until I get a decent job and I'm rollin' in dough).

And those are cross bikes. Look at the tires. :rolleyes:

It's a road bike with semi-knobby tires.

It's a road bike with semi-knobby tires.
Grooved tires, but also the stem is different. It has a mtb style stem. Plus of course the frame geometry is different.

If someone gave me a road bike for free, I would gladly ride it.

Yep and I love my new roa---uh.......Urban Mountain Bike! :) Can't wait till it gets built up!! :D

This is coming from Mr. OCP red mtbike.

Those pictures were not OCP. And I don't even have that bike any more. :rolleyes:

Now all you need is the Garmin Edge 305 package.... Oohhhhh. <whispering this gently into Jon and Siu's ears as they sleep> Once you have this, you will be on the dark side with Vega forever. :D

light side

Light side

http://www.sundogathletics.com/images/rdbike1.jpg

Dark side

http://www.nsmb.com/images/shore_news/bendercrash.jpg

Here, I edited it for you. :)


Evil side

http://www.sundogathletics.com/images/rdbike1.jpg

Good side

http://www.nsmb.com/images/shore_news/bendercrash.jpg

Hee hee.....:D
Oh wait. Why am I laughing??

Here, I edited it for you. :)
No it's



Boring side meant for old folk.

http://www.sundogathletics.com/images/rdbike1.jpg

Fun side meant for younger folk who don't have arthritis yet.

http://www.nsmb.com/images/shore_news/bendercrash.jpg

Psssst dude. Don't slam the roadie pics. The Jakes are roa....Cyclocross bikes.

Cyclocross:

"Oh no! We must carry our bikes across this dirt to get back onto the pavement!" :D

http://www.dinoseries.com/mtb/photos/2002/cyclocross/CycloCross-14.jpg
http://www.hickoksports.com/images/cyclocross.jpg

Come on Siu, you know you want it. :D
http://www2.trekbikes.com/images/bikes_my07/medium/equinox7wsd_crystalblue.jpg

ehhhhhhh I have a Trek .......Urban Mountain bike. Just got it for Christmas from Michigander! And Zorro sent me saddle for it! :)

oooooooooo I can't wait!

Get steel fixed gear cyclocross bikes now and you won't have to lose weight. Oddly enough, that's what I ride. Plus it's lighter than those Jakes.

Roadies aren't bad at all....they really are smooth riding bikes....plus the tall gearing will never leave you wishing for a higher gear (who the hell can honestly push 53-11 on the flats anyways?)

Us Yoopers take that as a complement. We are thrifty and know how to save money. ;)

Oh, and just for the record: If someone gave me a road bike for free, I would gladly ride it. Not as much as my mountain bike. But I would never spend money on one (until I get a decent job and I'm rollin' in dough).
Taerom, I hate to break it to you......

Riding road improves your mountain bike endurance and mountain biking improves your road riding skills (Like when you have to dodge a jogger and get off the pavement into dee, soft Squirrelly gravel with skinny tires!:eek: ), and don't crash! It's two sides of the same world, believe me!

****By the way, Siu, Jon, use the dark side, it makes you stronger than you could ever imagine!http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Films_et_TV/starwars-lol.gif

I solved my problem, I finally ordered street tires for my other set of rims and another set of brake discs. now I can just swap my wheelset...lock out the suspension and go street riding :D
eventually I would like to get a road bike too...but I need to sink money heavily into my heep...I mean jeep right now ;)

Taerom, I hate to break it to you......

Riding road improves your mountain bike endurance and mountain biking improves your road riding skills (Like when you have to dodge a jogger and get off the pavement into dee, soft Squirrelly gravel with skinny tires!:eek: ), and don't crash! It's two sides of the same world, believe me!

****By the way, Siu, Jon, use the dark side, it makes you stronger than you could ever imagine!http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Films_et_TV/starwars-lol.gif

Yup, fully agree. They compliment each other. I keep trying to think of a fast mountain biker in this area that doesn't do a lot of road riding, I just can't think of any.

I know while I'm out riding my roadie for three hours today I'll be thinking of how much it helps my mountain biking. Of course I'll also be enjoying the beautiful scenery, the agonizing climbs, the 50+ mph downhills, and hanging out with my friends.

Accept the way of the noodle armed roadie...jars will be hard to open, you'll be sunburned, tired and hungry all the time...but you'll be so fast on the bike :D

I solved my problem, I finally ordered street tires for my other set of rims and another set of brake discs. now I can just swap my wheelset...lock out the suspension and go street riding :D
eventually I would like to get a road bike too...but I need to sink money heavily into my heep...I mean jeep right now ;)
There's always this!
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/255245951.html

Oh don't tell us that. I'll have to keep Jon on the streets at least 12 hours per nite now, just to get ours as fast as you'll get yours.

If that's your sole source of income, I think you're more likely to get your bikes from riders who die of heart attacks in front of you, than from a store that accepts cash.

Not so:


"The world is good."

http://www.sundogathletics.com/images/rdbike1.jpg

"Duuuude. Despair.com is going to pay my hospital bill."

http://www.nsmb.com/images/shore_news/bendercrash.jpg

Accept the way of the noodle armed roadie...jars will be hard to open, you'll be sunburned, tired and hungry all the time...but you'll be so fast on the bike :D

Ah yes, but that all depends on what kind of Roadie you are, and each individual's definition of "noodle".
Exhibit a)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/giantcfr1/GOLD%20COAST%202006%20New%20Years%20Day%20Criterium%20etc/Picturethirdaustralia017.jpg

Exhibit b)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/giantcfr1/GOLD%20COAST%202006%20New%20Years%20Day%20Criterium%20etc/Picturethirdaustralia023.jpg

I had a dream last night I bought a cyclo bike and was riding trails on it. I woke up with a feeling of wanting one. I'm seriously thinking about getting one as my next bike.

I had a dream about something else. With someone in it. :p

Ew. I don't wanna know.

I had a dream about something else. With someone in it. :p
:eek: sounds fancy :rolleyes:

You forgot the t. And the a.

. I keep trying to think of a fast mountain biker in this area that doesn't do a lot of road riding, I just can't think of any.

same thing with the city championships here. There were a few roadies in our club that never came out all season, but when it came to the city championships, they came out and absolutely smoked everyone.

*looks for t and a*

Edit: Is it just me? or does that look wrong on paper.....

It's just two different sides of the coin.

Roadies focus on constant power output (efficiency if you will), and off-roaders focus on handling skills.

I know my riding style fits more into the roadie category than anything. I focus on going a consistent speed regardless of conditions way too much....it's down to the point that I figured the optimal attack angles/gearing/cadence for the various turns in the club routes...that there gained me around 2-4mph average speed, since I am no longer wasting as much energy trying to pick up speed again.

edit: How it gained me time is I am actually pedaling through the entire turn, and attacking it very aggressively, with as little speed loss as possible. Sometimes I even accelerate through the corners.