50voltphantom

That's the really sad part, I even used chamois cream. Didn't even hurt that bad during ride but when inspected the damage I opted to not make it worse by commuting.

TMonk

Kicked down a hard one this morning:

48.42 mi w 3.5k elevation in 2.4 hrs, good for 19.9 mph on 215w AP/235w NP

Up next: eating while I try not to pass out at my desk

Mumonkan

good avg speed for the elevation:distance ratio

if you make it past 1 without coffee or passing out you got this.

i still feel like im on the verge of cramping after racing sunday, id like to get in some base mileage but im not in the mood to deal with cramptown. my grip strength is almost back to normal so thats good

ive been having strange urges to ride my roadbike the past couple days, dunno what thats about.

cali_axela

I actually had a random and super intense cramp in my calf last night while sitting at my desk, presumably from racing in 102º heat on Sunday and getting a little dehydrated. I won though, so it was totally worth it. Still feels a little tender today.

Mumonkan

nice!

ive had the lingering crampy feeling after intervals or other races, i think its more your body being pissed you pushed it so hard than anything else

johnnytheboy

i ride every ride i do these days (anywhere from 5-100 miles) in a pair of icebreaker merino boxers, quickdry "hiking" shorts or a pair of cut-off dickies and a t-shirt. i've never been happier and i haven't had a saddle sore in ages. IMO the chamois padding harbors bacteria, can move around and cause friction...i think padded shorts do more harm than good.
my .02

cali_axela

For me the trick is to use a ton of chamois cream during the ride, and also apply a thin layer after I shower when I get home. It really helps prevent them from popping up.

cali_axela

Yeah it's always the crazy extended anaerobic efforts that do it to me, never longer rides. This was after an omnium at Alpenrose three relatively short races spread across the afternoon, but my heartrate was off the charts almost the entire time, especially during the points race.

Leukybear 

You could try having the pump chuck clinching one of the nylon needles that comes in ball inflating kits. Tucking it below one of the grips and releasing the stored air all the while covering the holes at the ends of the grips while pulling in a twisting motion.

johnnytheboy

watch out for blood clots in your legs...they often feel like cramps.

Mumonkan

****in a.

i will give a +1 to icebreakers bananahammocks, the greatest.

im actually wearing mine right now, i thought you all should know.

TimothyH

Give some Body Glide a try.

https://www.bodyglide.com/

Mumonkan

re: taint sores

A&D has been the best thing for me so far, i use it as a chamois cream and like @cali_axela does i also add a smidge after a shower

if you do end up getting any A&D does a great job at getting rid of them in a couple of days, regardless if you use it before

Huffandstuff

I'm with Johnny, I do about 90% of my riding in just Adidas athletic boxer briefs and a pair of cut offs and I've never had any saddle sore issues.

hairnet

Chamois bibs are personal fit just like saddles. I've had several that were terrible and chaffed and others that I love and did my 24hr rides in with no problems with no creams. Chamois, hiking shorts, or cut off denim shorts, it's all about what works for you.

Mumonkan

i know a guy that does 200milers back to back when bikepacking in jeans.

SquidPuppet

Is there a way to tell without having scans/MRI?

johnnytheboy

yes...they feel warm to the touch..and a few other symptoms. google it!

TMonk

thanks bro, I was stoked on it. I was trying to go fast today (low body position etc) and didn't know speed till the end because I don't display it on my main screen

thewilson 

Today the yo is now repaired and I ordered new bibs since someone on the ride the other night said they could see straight through mine. They're welcome, if you ask me.

hairnet

Got a sweet Rockhopper frame rolling for my girlfriend as a touring bike/gravel bike.





Between this bike and my brother's bike, I'm not so sure I have enough parts for another complete build without buying new stuff. Gonna cannibalize one bike and SS it so I rebuild my old 67cm Fuji.

LesterOfPuppets

Love the classic greenwall Geaxes!

Looks like DX rear derailleur, too bad no DX thumbshifters...

hairnet

It had the DX thumbshifters but the indexing was crap and they weren't all the smooth in friction mode. I found these Exage combo brake/shifters at the co-op and they're damn near NOS. They will go on one of my bikes, I wanted the better functioning stuff on her bike.

TejanoTrackie 

I have Deore and Deore XT 7-speed thumb shifters on my two old rigid mtb's and they still work great. Is DX a lower line or were they just beat up ?

LesterOfPuppets

DX is above Deore II and below XT.

Actually can't remember if DX and Deore II coexisted, may have been different years.

EDIT:

Mombat only shows down to DX, so hard telling from that source alone, but DX may have replaced Deore II. They show Deore II as 2nd group in 1989, then DX as 2nd group for 90-91. Then in 92, XTR pushed DX down to third.