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02-18-15, 02:08 PM
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That's a Selle SMP, right? I have a friend that swears by those seats...
02-18-15, 04:49 PM
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02-18-15, 05:31 PM
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https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/u...e/rp-prod23428
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02-19-15, 08:07 AM
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Yes, that's Selle SMP TRK for touring model. It is indeed a really comfortable saddle in my experience. If you want to go for long haul, low-to-mid speed (up to 25mph), this is definitely one to consider. Not the lightest touring saddle around, and not high speed (racing kind) riding style AFAIC.
Selle SMP TRK Saddle | Chain Reaction Cycles
Selle SMP TRK Saddle | Chain Reaction Cycles
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02-19-15, 08:36 AM
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and I totally agree with you. On the backside department and the soft area, comfort is top priority.
02-19-15, 08:49 AM
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If it works, they might as well just chop the nose off, no?
I think it looks kinda cool as is. Different, that's for sure.
I think it looks kinda cool as is. Different, that's for sure.
02-19-15, 12:12 PM
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I took these pictures of my "rain bike" yesterday and thought I would share them here since it's mainly for commuting. The attraction of this bike is riding in freezing rain (it was 31° and raining when I took these), and keeping the wind off in cold weather. I also have cargo capacity in both the front and back.
The sides aren't actually wavy - that's an optical artifact of the covering.
It's hard to judge scale with this bike, but inside it's a drop bar road bike. The windshield is forehead height when I'm in the drops with almost parallel back.
The sides aren't actually wavy - that's an optical artifact of the covering.
It's hard to judge scale with this bike, but inside it's a drop bar road bike. The windshield is forehead height when I'm in the drops with almost parallel back.
02-19-15, 12:40 PM
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02-21-15, 07:59 PM
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I know I posted 'some pictures' earlier of my bicycle - but this is how it looks 'fully loaded' for a ride, and at the time of day that I usually end up riding
The 'shiny' thing hanging on the handle bar is my helmet with it's reflector strips...
02-23-15, 07:12 PM
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I got to use the shop demo Fatboy for a few days of commuting in the snow.
02-24-15, 10:41 AM
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02-24-15, 09:14 PM
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I left work early and was rewarded with this breathtaking sunset over the semi-frozen Hudson (not that leaving work early requires a separate reward):
02-24-15, 10:57 PM
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What's with handlebar mitts? My hands do just fine with normal winter gloves down to -10 or so, and beyond that I'd just layer a thin under armor running glove under my heavy winter gloves.
Anyways here's my bike how I rode it for today's commute. Skipped the gym today so ditched my rear rack for the seatpost bag. Felt a little faster going up the mild hills on my commute, was nice.
Anyways here's my bike how I rode it for today's commute. Skipped the gym today so ditched my rear rack for the seatpost bag. Felt a little faster going up the mild hills on my commute, was nice.
02-24-15, 11:07 PM
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02-25-15, 07:58 AM
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What's with handlebar mitts? My hands do just fine with normal winter gloves down to -10 or so, and beyond that I'd just layer a thin under armor running glove under my heavy winter gloves.
Anyways here's my bike how I rode it for today's commute. Skipped the gym today so ditched my rear rack for the seatpost bag. Felt a little faster going up the mild hills on my commute, was nice.
Anyways here's my bike how I rode it for today's commute. Skipped the gym today so ditched my rear rack for the seatpost bag. Felt a little faster going up the mild hills on my commute, was nice.
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02-25-15, 11:12 AM
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02-25-15, 11:35 AM
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Just hard to imagine needing something that big and bulky for my hands I guess. I haven't had a single day yet where I've wanted to layer my thin under armor winter running gloves I jog in with my large, thick camping gloves I use for cold evening commutes. One solid pair of insulated wind / water proof gloves is all I need.
02-25-15, 01:09 PM
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leegf, that's a beautiful picture! And given how often I am disappointed with sunset photos I take, I can only imagine how fantastic it looked in real life!
02-25-15, 08:10 PM
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My new commuter. 2015 Trek 7.5 FX. Rack, fenders, Wolftooth single ring, Time ATAC 8 Carbon pedals, Barfly mount. Sweetness.
02-25-15, 08:27 PM
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02-25-15, 09:37 PM
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02-26-15, 08:29 AM
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Refurbed multitrack 7700
Just got the last bits on except my rack, I'm in love.
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