Done for 2015?
11-08-15, 09:48 PM
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Done for 2015?
So I finally eked out the last 31 miles to reach my goal for the season. While cleaning off the bike, I noticed that the rear tire is pretty much gone. Think I'm done.
11-08-15, 09:49 PM
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Put a new tire on, and get some more miles for the year.
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11-08-15, 09:53 PM
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As @Homebrew01 stated put on a new tire and keep riding. We have plenty of good riding weather left.
11-08-15, 09:54 PM
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I'm done commuting. Without DLST, riding during a dark rush hour gives me the heebees.
Weekends I'm still good.
You need more than 1 bike.
Weekends I'm still good.
You need more than 1 bike.
11-08-15, 09:57 PM
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I cant remeber the last time i had only one bike ......
11-08-15, 10:03 PM
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Yeah, the tire in question is on the Battaglin. The Ciocc has been out of commission since late July - needs the "works".
I'm sure I have some rotten carcass I can put on there to get a few more rides in. I'm more amazed that the tire didn't fail. I ran over a couple of rocks and the roads are full of debris this time of year.
I'm sure I have some rotten carcass I can put on there to get a few more rides in. I'm more amazed that the tire didn't fail. I ran over a couple of rocks and the roads are full of debris this time of year.
11-08-15, 10:03 PM
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1978 or so for me.
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11-08-15, 10:30 PM
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It's only November...
This is no time to economize on a tire!
Get some fresh rubber on there and take advantage of every rideable day that remains before winter Armageddon sets in.
The shops needs the business.
I just put 27" Gatorskins on the Raleigh Super Course I bought yesterday, and will be heading out into damp, well-lit darkness as soon as I can take the turkey out of the oven. The Gatorskins measure 27.5mm wide on 24mm-wide Nisi-Evian rims, and should be good for 3k miles.
Get some fresh rubber on there and take advantage of every rideable day that remains before winter Armageddon sets in.
The shops needs the business.
I just put 27" Gatorskins on the Raleigh Super Course I bought yesterday, and will be heading out into damp, well-lit darkness as soon as I can take the turkey out of the oven. The Gatorskins measure 27.5mm wide on 24mm-wide Nisi-Evian rims, and should be good for 3k miles.
11-08-15, 10:30 PM
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What was your goal, @thinktubes? I reached mine this year, too. 
11-08-15, 10:38 PM
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What was your goal, @thinktubes? I reached mine this year, too.
i'm tempted to stack on another 100, but won't be able to get out again until "Black Friday". I'm in Chicago, so we're on borrowed time with the weather. One it snows, I'm done, done.
11-08-15, 11:30 PM
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Yeah, I'll be done pretty soon too .. another seven weeks or so, probably not much more than another 500 miles... .
Then it all starts over.
Then it all starts over.
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11-09-15, 05:33 AM
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I ain't done yet.
+1 on the new tire. There is no value in waiting till spring.
+1 on the new tire. There is no value in waiting till spring.
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11-09-15, 08:20 AM
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Have added 300+ miles since ending commute 2 weeks ago, but that is b/c of some really long all dayers on nice weather + daily lunch mtb trail spinning. Actually taking another day off tomorrow for an all dayer with 50s and sunny (most unusual around here) b/c well worth it vs inevitable roller riding. One of the nicer Novembers I can remember up here and taking advantage.
11-09-15, 08:31 AM
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Last couple of weeks I have been on the trainer in the basement. We had some fluke warm weather this weekend and I was like a man getting out of prison. So nice to ride in with the sun on you face and riding on real hills.
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11-09-15, 08:33 AM
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Year round riding here in Houston and the weather is just now getting cool to the point where I can lose the sweat gutter and 3rd bottle. I can't imagine hanging up the bike for the next 5 months and having to get the legs in shape all over again.
11-09-15, 08:57 AM
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It has been a warm November so far here North of Canada, with 60-75 degree daytime temps. In fact last night at 8:00PM, I needed to make a Trader Joe's run, only about 1.5 miles each way. While it was dark, medium fleece zip up was all that was needed. It was just under 40, a little nippy without gloves.
Nice to live in a safe evening riding area where the streets are wide, well lit, and light traffic. I've been pedaling the 5 mile RT to the fitness center too at night.
I thought I could give my wallet a rest too, but picked up a 50th anniversary Paramount and a Teledyne Titan during the first week of the month.
Nice to live in a safe evening riding area where the streets are wide, well lit, and light traffic. I've been pedaling the 5 mile RT to the fitness center too at night.
I thought I could give my wallet a rest too, but picked up a 50th anniversary Paramount and a Teledyne Titan during the first week of the month.
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11-09-15, 08:59 AM
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11-09-15, 11:05 AM
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Yep!
Looks like Baby needs some new shoes...
Waiting for the Macy's day-after-Christmas sale?
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Looks like Baby needs some new shoes...
Waiting for the Macy's day-after-Christmas sale?
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11-09-15, 11:13 AM
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Done for the year? The year doesn't end until 23:59:59 on Dec 31st, then the next year of riding begins!
11-09-15, 11:38 AM
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it looks like a fixed gear tire from skidding! I would have tossed it long before it got there, that tire is a liability! Get a new tire on there and keep going.
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11-09-15, 11:40 AM
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Funny to hear some of you guys talking like this, when I feel like a bear emerging from hibernation. Are we even on the same hemisphere? It's been a hot, miserable summer here in San Diego County, and yesterday was the first time I was able to throw my jersey & shorts straight into the hamper after a lively 70-miler. The last 4 months, I've had to strip off sweat-saturated kit outside and let them drip-dry overnight, so my condo doesn't smell like a YMCA locker room.
11-09-15, 12:04 PM
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I check before every ride and it was fine. The tire is a Michelin Pro4. They're pretty soft and when they go, it happens pretty quick.
11-09-15, 01:22 PM
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The big ski resorts open in a couple weeks (a couple have already opened in the Sierras) and then I'm done except for the rare blue sky days during winter. I haven't ridden in rain in at least 3 or 4 years because of our drought but that is comng to an end it seems! Go El Nino!