coachgeorge

Tomorrow is due to be in the high 50's low 60's in VA. I think it is time to re-visit the W&OD bike trail. It has been a couple of years and I am looking forward to it.
I will be off in my new/old 06 Fuji Rubiax SL.
Should anyone see an old, out of shape man riding this sweet racer, say hello as you pass.
Should be a great day.

DraftTheeNot

I didn't think the Roubaix was a race geometry; I always thought it was a more relaxed road design. ?

That being said, why would you ride a "sweet racer" on a bike trail anyway?

oneeightyone

Will do.
If you see a burly looking hispanic gentleman on an older red cannondale, and a very pretty brunette with him on a yellow trek. say hello as well.

wfrogge

Wrong forum

bdcheung

team ride leaves from Reston town center at 9am. Be there.

fix

what team are you on?

RudeSiggy

seeing that my former collegiate teammate bdcheung is out riding right now... he's on Evolution Cycling

ok, i gotta get out in this warm weather and ride too. later on, folks.

coachgeorge

"Sweet" I will admit is a subjective term. Compared to many of the bikes I have ridden in the recent past, the Fuji is indeed SWEET! I do not race, just ride.

https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...x+SL&Type=bike

Mine weighed in at 15.5 lbs at assembly at the LBS. It is now a little over 17lbs with computer, water bottle, pedals and utilty bag etc. Still a "Sweet Ride". I enjoy every mile.

Bicycle Type Road race & triathlon
Weight 15.5
Sizes 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Colors Brushed Aluminu/Gloss Black

Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material A-6 Quaternary aluminum
Fork Brand & Model Fuji FC-440 Carbon
Fork Material Carbon fiber/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown

Components
Component Group Shimano Ultegra
Brakeset Cane Creek SCR-5 brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers
Shift Levers Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Crankset FSA SLK Carbon Compact, 36/50 teeth
Pedals Not included
Bottom Bracket Fuji Lightweight ISIS
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 10-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain Shimano Ultegra, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Ritchey WCS, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle Fuji Featherweight Racing
Handlebar Ritchey WCS 31.8
Handlebar Extensions Unspecified
Handlebar Stem Ritchey WCS 31.8
Headset 1 1/8" integrated VP

Wheels
Hubs Alex ALX-440SL
Rims Alex ALX-440SL
Tires 700 x 23c Vittoria Diamante Pro Light

coachgeorge

Your right, sorry.
Too much eggnog.

Pablo.

From the thread title, I thought Dr. Will O'D won another TT.

Mtn Mike

How was the ride? I haven't riden the W&OD in 20 years, but my parents still enjoy it and I still hear about it. If you see a 65ish couple on their Gary Fisher Hybrids, say high as you're passing on your racer.

coachgeorge

I was out with my son today on his new bike. I ride from rt28 west. We were about 2.5 miles into the ride when my son got a flat. While I have a full tube changing and repair kit with me, I have not had to use it since Jan. Back then, I took my bike to the lbs for repair.

Anyway, I have not had to change a flat myself in nearly 25 years. I stopped riding back in the 80's.

We were at the BBQ restaurant and I was attempting to get the tire off etc. You all know the drill. A rider, with many more mile of experience than I had stopped and offered some hints, tips and insights into getting the job done. I didn't get his name, however with all of the bad that has been said about roadies on the W&OD, I wanted to say thanks to this rider and publicize that there are good and helpful riders out there.

I finished the job, with this gentleman's help, and continued on our ride. We took in about 19 miles on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It was a great afternoon with my son that went a little bit smoother thanks to a helpful rider.

bdcheung

Great story.

For the future, that BBQ restaurant (Partlow's) has a bike shop right next to it!

coachgeorge

Thanks! I didn't know that. Had I known, I would have walked less back in Jan. when I got a flat and didn't have my repair kit yet.

NomadVW 

I'm pretty sure that shop is now closed down.

bdcheung

really?

I haven't been there since last Fall, my mistake.

NomadVW 

I wanted to make sure before publicizing so I thought I'd give it a call. Looks like ph# is disconnected. I'm about 90% certain it's gone now though. I ride that way 1-2 times per week and haven't seen the normal fare outside, etc... Just the BBQ pit that makes me want to quit riding and take up competitive eating.

NomadVW 

mebbe not closed for good? https://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showth...573#post140573
Can't connect on their ph # though, so dunno.

Lithuania

that shop hasnt been open since last year. im out there 1-2 times a week starting from rt28 and i havent noticed any life in that building this year.

NomadVW 

Yah.. I see you all the time, but you're almost always "in the zone" or "zoned out?" Course, I usually am too.

bdcheung

Good to know about the shop closure - sorry for the incorrect advice!

Lithuania

thats funny. i think ive only noticed you once! I mainly see evo guys.

NomadVW 

I see Evo guys all the time, but maybe that's cause they're always going so slow?

bdcheung

i know this was likely a ruse meant to incite me, but... in all seriousness... none of us "train" on the trail. the only time most of us are ever actually on it is when we're commuting, with wives/kids, riding recovery, or on our way out to loudon county.

i hate riding the trail.

NomadVW 

Here in a couple weeks, the trail becomes a training paradise. All the fair weather riders disappear ~55°F I really can't wait to put miles in this winter. I'm really looking forward to "just riding around" A LOT.