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10-13-22, 01:28 PM
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I havnt done it personally, but most of my friends go south, around stuart’s draft.
10-13-22, 01:33 PM
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Some recent routes from around the area.
If you are going for a few days, I highly recommend Skyland Resort. Went there all the time as a kid, very beautiful. That’s to the north though.
10-13-22, 01:36 PM
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10-13-22, 01:37 PM
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10-13-22, 01:38 PM
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10-13-22, 01:41 PM
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Realize that bike frame is 13 years old now. So amortized cost is quite affordable, especially considering the frame was about $1200.
And the fancy Reynolds wheels were free, because....friends.
10-13-22, 01:47 PM
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Meh. Of all the bikes I have owned, the Ti one I had (Bianchi Ti Megatube, built by Litespeed) was one my least-favorites. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it was just un-exciting. I find the shape manipulations of current crabon bikes to be much more appealing. YMMV.
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10-13-22, 02:01 PM
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He and I were climbing a steepish hill and it was quiet all around except for the motor. I told him it was annoying and he turned it off for about 30 seconds and then turned it back on. "That didn't last long" I said. He said he could leave it off but I would probably have to take him to the hospital when he had a heart attack. I told him to just leave it on.
10-13-22, 02:03 PM
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I finally got a 36 miler in. Hopefully it's the start of something big. It's my all time favorite loop, in these parts. One direction is mostly tailwind and the other is(of course) mostly headwind. I went the headwind direction today because I didn't have a plan starting out. Wanted to see how I felt after the first 10.
I finally got a 36 miler in. Hopefully it's the start of something big. It's my all time favorite loop, in these parts. One direction is mostly tailwind and the other is(of course) mostly headwind. I went the headwind direction today because I didn't have a plan starting out. Wanted to see how I felt after the first 10.
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Meh. Of all the bikes I have owned, the Ti one I had (Bianchi Ti Megatube, built by Litespeed) was one my least-favorites. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it was just un-exciting. I find the shape manipulations of current crabon bikes to be much more appealing. YMMV.
10-13-22, 02:08 PM
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If indestructible is a feature that's important in your choice of bicycles, Ti is a good call.
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10-13-22, 02:08 PM
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I gave you a good contact in C-Ville. He can answer your questions.
10-13-22, 02:12 PM
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10-13-22, 02:13 PM
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These days I'm liking the ti bike more than before. Maybe because I stopped doing so many of the rides on bad pavement. The GP5000s may have helped with that, too. I've had it over 10 years and I've always loved the handling but it's very stiff.
10-13-22, 02:19 PM
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10-13-22, 02:21 PM
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The last two rides, which I did on the Centurion Ironman that I got in 2021, have been distinctly unsatisfying. I'm not sure why, but it feels like I'm riding in molasses. I checked both F and R brakes, and they're not rubbing. I checked how easily they spin and while they're not the best hubs, they're not the worst either, and they have all new bearings and grease only last year. The gearing - 52/42 x 13-26 - isn't optimal, but it really should only impact me on hills. But even on the flat, it feels slow and sluggish and my average speeds reflect that. By contrast Sunday was really good! On a different bike, of course.
Anyhow, the Centurion has another chance this afternoon. We'll see.
Anyhow, the Centurion has another chance this afternoon. We'll see.
10-13-22, 02:24 PM
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I honestly don't think Ti or CF or Al or Steel are inherently "good" or "bad" for bikes. I think the geometry and fit can make ANY frame material ride like a magic carpet OR a wet noodle. It's all in the construction/geometry/fit etc., plus wheels/tires make a big difference.
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I honestly don't think Ti or CF or Al or Steel are inherently "good" or "bad" for bikes. I think the geometry and fit can make ANY frame material ride like a magic carpet OR a wet noodle. It's all in the construction/geometry/fit etc., plus wheels/tires make a big difference.
10-13-22, 02:30 PM
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There's always West Virginia. Almost as snowy as Buffalo and probably more banjos than Alabama
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10-13-22, 02:43 PM
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10-13-22, 02:52 PM
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Yeah, but the proof is in the pudding....and plenty of Crabon bikes can ride rough or noodley, and I don't think you can always credit/blame the CF layup for how the frame behaves. It's a factor, but it's multifactorial/complicated. If you don't agree, we may have to take this out back to the 42.
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10-13-22, 03:18 PM
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