Today I:
10-16-11 | 08:52 PM
#4827
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
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From: San Francisco, CA
It feels ****ing amazing, seriously, the most comfortable thing ever. I just did 40 miles on it today (see below) on SF's ****ty streets and my ass feels great, haha. I agree it looks a bit odd, but I just don't care; the dip in the middle fits my sit bones perfectly, it's narrow at 129mm, but it fits my 5'8, 148# frame. When I'm really hammering in the drops the full cutout and dipped nose are just splendid. No more saddle-nose jabbing at my taint.
Anyway: Today I bummed around SF with some friends (Jaytron and danvuquoc on this board). Such a great way to end the weekend!
First we stopped by the Rapha Cycle Club for some coffee, quiche, giro, and oogling sweet digs.
Then we hightailed it over the bridge and got a bit of climbing in (hats off to Jaytron for doing that climb to Vista Point on 75gi of fixed goodness...).
Went to Underdog's Taco Shop for beers and fish tacos, then to San Tung for delicious chicken (we fatz).
Not a bad way to finish off the weekend!
10-16-11 | 08:54 PM
#4828
yoked
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,594
Likes: 1
From: S
Today I failed while wrapping my LizardSkins. Sigh.
10-16-11 | 08:55 PM
#4829
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
I was just out there. If you don't mind, I'd love to join you next time.
10-16-11 | 09:03 PM
#4830
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
I've never wrapped bars in ~1.5 years of cycling - True story. Hahaha.
Sure! As long as you don't mind hanging with some roadies (my fixed was stolen so all I have is my Cervelo).
Sure! As long as you don't mind hanging with some roadies (my fixed was stolen so all I have is my Cervelo).
10-16-11 | 09:07 PM
#4831
yoked
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,594
Likes: 1
From: S
yeah, wrapping bars is harder than I thought. I'll fix it sometime next week.
10-16-11 | 09:24 PM
#4833
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
10-16-11 | 09:36 PM
#4834
i'll probably break it
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,665
Likes: 2
this picture was taken this past spring before i painted the porch.
10-16-11 | 09:38 PM
#4835
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,869
Likes: 0
Bikes: '14 Kona Rove, '06 Bob Jackson
I also decided to set a goal of a 20 mile ride in 45 minutes - hopefully I'll eventually get to that.
10-16-11 | 09:41 PM
#4836
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Jandro, next time I'm back in the bay I would love to ride with you guys! That time would be around christmas. 
Here's some useful tips:
Here's some useful tips:
Just putting in some insight.
I have lots of experience with the tape; I've always cleaned my bars, even new, with alcohol and let it fully evaporate after drying in preparation for the tape.
When it comes to wrapping, even though the package says not to stretch the tape, it can and has to be stretched slightly in order for the tape to not start unraveling (that's what happened to you I presume?). The trick with stretching it is to regulate the force you use to stretch the tape while wrapping so the tape does not outstretch and become thin while still being able to sufficiently cling itself via the underside adhesive contacting itself with the bar and the cling from the stretch.
Upon finishing, you should use the larger than usual provided adhesive strip to wrap the entirety of it's width on the tape itself at the top with even pressure (consult above so you do not compress the underlying tape as well; ~~the adhesive strip does not need to make contact with the bar to ensure maximum hold on the tape.
I have lots of experience with the tape; I've always cleaned my bars, even new, with alcohol and let it fully evaporate after drying in preparation for the tape.
When it comes to wrapping, even though the package says not to stretch the tape, it can and has to be stretched slightly in order for the tape to not start unraveling (that's what happened to you I presume?). The trick with stretching it is to regulate the force you use to stretch the tape while wrapping so the tape does not outstretch and become thin while still being able to sufficiently cling itself via the underside adhesive contacting itself with the bar and the cling from the stretch.
Upon finishing, you should use the larger than usual provided adhesive strip to wrap the entirety of it's width on the tape itself at the top with even pressure (consult above so you do not compress the underlying tape as well; ~~the adhesive strip does not need to make contact with the bar to ensure maximum hold on the tape.
10-16-11 | 10:09 PM
#4837
My name is Alex
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,669
Likes: 0
From: PDX
Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Stripper in RAW, Schwinn Madison 2008 Blue, Leader 725tr, Brassknuckle, Leader 722, Traitor Ruben
Today I:
Got a front rack installed on my friends bike:
Got full fenders installed on my Traitor Ruben:
[url="https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/traitor-ruben-2927"]
[url]
Went for a bike ride on my Brass:
and had a good time yo!
Also, the other day I was working on my brothers bike... going from a single speed with a chain tensioner, risers and hydros...to a drop bar, BB5, 1x9, bar end shifter... We didn't get too far though...a new cable setup is not long enough for disc brakes and those new Jagwire POP cable end F'IN SUCK BALLS~!
Got a front rack installed on my friends bike:
Got full fenders installed on my Traitor Ruben:
[url="https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/traitor-ruben-2927"]
[url]Went for a bike ride on my Brass:
and had a good time yo!
Also, the other day I was working on my brothers bike... going from a single speed with a chain tensioner, risers and hydros...to a drop bar, BB5, 1x9, bar end shifter... We didn't get too far though...a new cable setup is not long enough for disc brakes and those new Jagwire POP cable end F'IN SUCK BALLS~!
10-16-11 | 10:13 PM
#4838
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
Today... I went riding with Jandro. Hahaha. Climbing fixed sucks.
10-16-11 | 10:15 PM
#4839
沒有腳踏車的居民
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 0
From: Honolulu, HI
Bikes: Mericier Kilo TT Pro
10-16-11 | 10:36 PM
#4840
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
10-17-11 | 09:58 AM
#4841
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
10-17-11 | 10:44 AM
#4842
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Today I realized my omnomnom's somehow shifted on my paddywagon and secretly snacked on the paint without my knowledge. Back to the drawing table.
10-17-11 | 11:12 AM
#4843
sniffin' glue
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,177
Likes: 0
From: Seattle
Bikes: Surly crosscheck ssfg, Custom vintage french racing bike, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road
10-17-11 | 11:55 AM
#4844
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
10-17-11 | 11:56 AM
#4845
sqrl
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: bieks
I have the day off after being in San Diego for a work trip since Tuesday. It was the craziest (mostly in a bad way) conference we've run in a while. Staff morale was low, which we countered by drinking heavily every night. I got a TOTAL of 8 hours of sleep the last three nights I was there (2.5 hours Thursday night, 2 hour nap Fri afternoon, 2.5 hours Friday night, ONE hour Saturday night). All I did yesterday when I got home was sleep.
So far today, I went out and bought a new iPhone and am getting it all set up, and will be putting new bar tape on my bike. Back to normalcy.
So far today, I went out and bought a new iPhone and am getting it all set up, and will be putting new bar tape on my bike. Back to normalcy.
10-17-11 | 12:01 PM
#4846
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
Redpear only has email, but I have that now.
10-17-11 | 12:11 PM
#4847
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
Finally, a proper BFSSFG ride...planned!
10-17-11 | 12:14 PM
#4848
Hi, I'm Bryan.
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,650
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares
It's actually a SFBFSSFG ride. We need to get a Chicago one going. Misskaz, I'm looking at you.
10-17-11 | 12:24 PM
#4850
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic