Today I (v2):
12-06-13 | 12:24 AM
#4701
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
My trainer rarely sees any action for reasons mentioned above not to mention that sunny SD weather all year long. 
Makes me question why I bought that pair of fix it special cinelli rollers in the closet awhile back.
Makes me question why I bought that pair of fix it special cinelli rollers in the closet awhile back.
12-06-13 | 01:46 AM
#4703
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Who wants to step into the SS/FG time machine?
https://web.archive.org/web/200108151...ikeforums.net/
https://web.archive.org/web/200108151...ikeforums.net/
12-06-13 | 01:50 AM
#4704
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
Who wants to step into the SS/FG time machine?
https://web.archive.org/web/200108151...ikeforums.net/
https://web.archive.org/web/200108151...ikeforums.net/
12-06-13 | 08:27 AM
#4705
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 154
Likes: 14
From: Above ground
Bikes: n+1-1+1+1-1+1-1+1-1+1-1+1+1-1...
...rode to work for the first time since my wreck 2-1/2 weeks ago. I took it easy, kept my hands on the handlebars and didn't go fast. But dang, my knee hurts now! Maybe a little too soon.
12-06-13 | 08:43 AM
#4706
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,088
Likes: 5
From: Phoenix, AZ
I bought a cheap $100 trainer at Dick's which I've actually used the last couple of days because it's been cold in Phoenix and I haven't been getting in my commuting miles.
It's amazing how much more I sweat on that thing than riding outside. I'm sure it's probably the same but I don't notice it outside.
It's absolutely horrible, I just set the retention up all the way so it feels like I'm pedaling through 6" of mud going uphill.
It's amazing how much more I sweat on that thing than riding outside. I'm sure it's probably the same but I don't notice it outside.
It's absolutely horrible, I just set the retention up all the way so it feels like I'm pedaling through 6" of mud going uphill.
12-06-13 | 08:49 AM
#4707
pro in someone's theory
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,236
Likes: 3
From: Las Cruces, NM
Bikes: FTP
12-06-13 | 09:17 AM
#4708
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,088
Likes: 5
From: Phoenix, AZ
Did that last night, it helped immensely - I also put a towel over the top of the bike and had a hand towel near by to wipe my hands/head.
12-06-13 | 10:29 AM
#4709
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,776
Likes: 2
I had to buy a rug for the rollers to go on because I sweat like a pig. Opened the windows when it's 40 degrees out and put the fan on, still drenched. Now I just do it in just boxers + fan and watch an episode of Archer usually.
Crashed my bike in the snow today, was a good time and got up laughing.
Crashed my bike in the snow today, was a good time and got up laughing.
12-06-13 | 11:21 AM
#4710
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,381
Likes: 6,162
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
yep, you gotta lay something on the floor and keep a rag on the top tube
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so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
12-06-13 | 02:03 PM
#4714
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,866
Likes: 923
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 82 wheels
12-07-13 | 02:32 AM
#4716
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 152
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
-40C with the windchill here.
Today I went for a 3D bone scan to get a good picture of my spine from my head to my toes... also got some x-rays so suppose I probably glow in the dark now.
My new neurologist is the best there is and he is no friend to insurance companies that like to tell you "It's all in your head" when he is sure there are some serious issues at my S1/L5 which is something we knew as all the issues I have point to that.
Yesterdays beat down (exam) and adventures in radio imaging left me feeling even more beat up than usual... when the painkillers kick I tend to get a little hyper before the coma sets in.
Today I went for a 3D bone scan to get a good picture of my spine from my head to my toes... also got some x-rays so suppose I probably glow in the dark now.
My new neurologist is the best there is and he is no friend to insurance companies that like to tell you "It's all in your head" when he is sure there are some serious issues at my S1/L5 which is something we knew as all the issues I have point to that.
Yesterdays beat down (exam) and adventures in radio imaging left me feeling even more beat up than usual... when the painkillers kick I tend to get a little hyper before the coma sets in.
12-07-13 | 07:48 AM
#4717
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,866
Likes: 923
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 82 wheels
12-07-13 | 08:04 AM
#4718
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,866
Likes: 923
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 82 wheels
The weather here is nuts. Just last Wednesday it was 80 degrees and I was riding in shorts and a t-shirt.
12-07-13 | 08:22 AM
#4719
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,088
Likes: 5
From: Phoenix, AZ
Club road ride today...current temp in the valley of the sun, 32*F, with an expected high of 57.
I don't want to go outside.
We turned the heat on in the house last night.
I don't want to go outside.
We turned the heat on in the house last night.
12-07-13 | 08:26 AM
#4720
Ride more
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: MD
Bikes: 2013 State Midas, 1988 Raliegh Technium
Today I spent the evening at an orphanage. Ate some food, decorated cookies, played games, and watched the orphans get presents from Santa and watch them open their gifts. They were all "from Santa" but I recognized the names that I got gifts for, it was nice to see their face light up and smile. #themgoodfeels
Now if only my kids could be that appreciative
Now if only my kids could be that appreciative
12-07-13 | 12:35 PM
#4721
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
Likes: 1
Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
trainers suck so hard man. i spent 1 winter a few years back using one quite regularly for training due to issues and wore myself out mentally for using them at all.
time passes so slow... a 20' interval all out is painful enough, but the time just drags on so slowly on the trainer... agony
time passes so slow... a 20' interval all out is painful enough, but the time just drags on so slowly on the trainer... agony
12-07-13 | 12:47 PM
#4722
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,866
Likes: 923
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 82 wheels
Today I bought another bike, all from the comfort of my home in my bathrobe. It's a cold icy wonderland outside today, so I've just been passing my time surfing the internet, and just came across this crazy deal at bd for a Windsor Clockwork for just $169.95. A few mouse clicks and the deal is done.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm
12-07-13 | 03:10 PM
#4725
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,381
Likes: 6,162
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
