Am I the only one?
10-11-07, 05:00 PM
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Am I the only one?
On these forums that rides a Giant FCR3? I'm sure it is not up to snuff with a lot of these li-speed, cervelos, cannondales and such. But it isn't a bad bike is it? I bought it new just 6 months ago and I have put a good close to 1k miles on it. I personally love the ride. Anyone have any pictures of their Giant? FCR in particular since all these rich people can afford the TCR and OCR's. 
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10-11-07, 05:16 PM
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10-11-07, 05:21 PM
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Yeah I know, I was just trying to see if my bike was any decent and basically haven't been able to find a thing on it. I think it's an awesome bike. It gives me the road/trail ride that I need. Considered a compact road but hand the trails closer to a mountain bike.
I just don't know where I fall as a rider. Am i road or commuter or touring or what? I basically ride partial street/toepath/trails about 20 miles a ride about 4 times a week. I do plan on taking it for long tours eventually. I am just too new to decipher the difference between all the types is all. Any help is appreciated.
I just don't know where I fall as a rider. Am i road or commuter or touring or what? I basically ride partial street/toepath/trails about 20 miles a ride about 4 times a week. I do plan on taking it for long tours eventually. I am just too new to decipher the difference between all the types is all. Any help is appreciated.
10-11-07, 05:24 PM
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Thats basically my handle bar setup for right now. I definitely plan on getting a better set that provides more positions and grab room. The salsa add on bars help for rippin up hill or going into a spring though. then I basiclaly just lean on the straight bar and grab the extenders when im coasting.
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don't listen to this guy. you are right to come here for validation based on what equipment you own!!!! none of us will ever compete for the TDF, so we might as look the part!!!! you must buy more, better, newer, carbonier!!!!! poseur nation!!!!!!!!!!
10-11-07, 06:54 PM
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Pose what? i'm ALWAYS the fastest to Starbucks.
10-12-07, 09:45 AM
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I seem to be getting by on this ride. Keep up with many of the daily riding streeters around here. Right now just working on going farther on less water.
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What do you mean no one here will ever compete in TDF?? Ever heard of RyanF?
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I have an FCR3. Its been a good dependable bike. I recently decided that I was ready for something a bit sportier so I got a TCR A1. I decided to hang on to the FCR3 just because I figured I would get more use of it as a second bike for running errands, etc. than I would ever get out of reselling it.
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An FCR is an OCR with straight bars- A few other differences to cut the price but a Good bike that you can learn to ride on- get fit and stay fit on.
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Yeah I know, I was just trying to see if my bike was any decent and basically haven't been able to find a thing on it. I think it's an awesome bike. It gives me the road/trail ride that I need. Considered a compact road but hand the trails closer to a mountain bike.
I just don't know where I fall as a rider. Am i road or commuter or touring or what? I basically ride partial street/toepath/trails about 20 miles a ride about 4 times a week. I do plan on taking it for long tours eventually. I am just too new to decipher the difference between all the types is all. Any help is appreciated.
I just don't know where I fall as a rider. Am i road or commuter or touring or what? I basically ride partial street/toepath/trails about 20 miles a ride about 4 times a week. I do plan on taking it for long tours eventually. I am just too new to decipher the difference between all the types is all. Any help is appreciated.
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10-13-07, 01:36 AM
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Many cycling authorities encourage you to stay hydrated if you want to ride well. I’ll let you in on a little secret: they tell you that because they’re coaching someone else they want to beat you. The truth is, water is incredibly heavy. I’m not going to lug any more up the hill than I have to. You shouldn’t either. I recommend going without fluids for at least 36 hours before a ride of any significance. Then, during the ride, spit. A lot. And don’t drink anything.That will make you the climber you have always dreamed of becoming. (Unless, of course, you have been dreaming of becoming as good a climber as I, because that would be laughable. Set your sites on something attainable.
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Many cycling authorities encourage you to stay hydrated if you want to ride well. I’ll let you in on a little secret: they tell you that because they’re coaching someone else they want to beat you. The truth is, water is incredibly heavy. I’m not going to lug any more up the hill than I have to. You shouldn’t either. I recommend going without fluids for at least 36 hours before a ride of any significance. Then, during the ride, spit. A lot. And don’t drink anything.That will make you the climber you have always dreamed of becoming. (Unless, of course, you have been dreaming of becoming as good a climber as I, because that would be laughable. Set your sites on something attainable.
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I have some advice to the OP...don't EVER listen to Ryanf!
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10-14-07, 03:15 PM
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I know what both of you mean. I am in no competition yet So I am no worried about competitors advice. However, I agree with the weight of water. I usually go about 20 miles on a liter or 2 depending on the heat. The other reason for training myself on low hydration is sometimes you just don't have access to water. I would like to know that I can bike myself out of any situation despite the lack of supplies. But I do not wish to go 36 hours without drinking. Thats just dangerous. RyanF maybe a hell of a better biker than I, but I know body needs water. But thanks guys.
And yes, I am just someone who enjoys riding their bike. To be more honest, I lost my license about 6 months ago and just switched my transportation to bicycle. though it is awesome some of the places you can get to on a bike rather than a car.
And yes, I am just someone who enjoys riding their bike. To be more honest, I lost my license about 6 months ago and just switched my transportation to bicycle. though it is awesome some of the places you can get to on a bike rather than a car.
