Bike weight, too. When I finally got a good quality bike, what was most noticeable to me was how light it was. So less leg power is being used to move the weight of the bike. Especially noticeable going up hills.101Walterton wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 6:16pmI haven't done a lot of cycling but I have raced a few Triathlons and a decent bike in good condition makes all the world of difference.
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Okay at least some of that is stuff I would never do on my own. As for weight of the bike, I've got an old Specialized mountain bike pre shock era, probably heavier than a lot of bikes. I like the idea of finding a used one however finding the right size could prove difficult.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 5:00pmMost bike shops will have tiers of thoroughness, with the highest being a dismantling and cleaning of all the parts. But a basic tune-up will involve degreasing the chain and gears then re-oiling, tightening the brake and gear cables and replacing the brake pads, and a spoke check (and replacing any that are suspect).revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 4:42pmWhat do bike tune ups consist of?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 1:33pmIf you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
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Unless you're freakishly tall, a standard adult male bike should do. Just raise the seat to your height (your foot shouldn't be flat on the ground when you're at a standstill). But, yeah, mountain bike or road bike, something light is revolutionary in terms of ease of riding. I can easily lift my bike up in the air with one hand.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 6:45pmOkay at least some of that is stuff I would never do on my own. As for weight of the bike, I've got an old Specialized mountain bike pre shock era, probably heavier than a lot of bikes. I like the idea of finding a used one however finding the right size could prove difficult.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 5:00pmMost bike shops will have tiers of thoroughness, with the highest being a dismantling and cleaning of all the parts. But a basic tune-up will involve degreasing the chain and gears then re-oiling, tightening the brake and gear cables and replacing the brake pads, and a spoke check (and replacing any that are suspect).revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 4:42pmWhat do bike tune ups consist of?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 1:33pmIf you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
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What's the threshold for freakish? I don't think I'm there but others reactions sometimes tell me differently. The bike I got at the time was not easy to come by. And I do have to raise the seat to get the proper leg extension, the problem then is my handle bars cannot be raised even a slightly equal amount. If I'm primarily flat ground the seat is raised but if I'm on trails I lower the seat so I don't easily get thrown over the handle bars.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 7:02pmUnless you're freakishly tall, a standard adult male bike should do. Just raise the seat to your height (your foot shouldn't be flat on the ground when you're at a standstill). But, yeah, mountain bike or road bike, something light is revolutionary in terms of ease of riding. I can easily lift my bike up in the air with one hand.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 6:45pmOkay at least some of that is stuff I would never do on my own. As for weight of the bike, I've got an old Specialized mountain bike pre shock era, probably heavier than a lot of bikes. I like the idea of finding a used one however finding the right size could prove difficult.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 5:00pmMost bike shops will have tiers of thoroughness, with the highest being a dismantling and cleaning of all the parts. But a basic tune-up will involve degreasing the chain and gears then re-oiling, tightening the brake and gear cables and replacing the brake pads, and a spoke check (and replacing any that are suspect).revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 4:42pmWhat do bike tune ups consist of?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 1:33pmIf you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
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What's the threshold for freakish? I don't think I'm there but others reactions sometimes tell me differently. The bike I got at the time was not easy to come by. And I do have to raise the seat to get the proper leg extension, the problem then is my handle bars cannot be raised even a slightly equal amount. If I'm primarily flat ground the seat is raised but if I'm on trails I lower the seat so I don't easily get thrown over the handle bars.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 7:02pmUnless you're freakishly tall, a standard adult male bike should do. Just raise the seat to your height (your foot shouldn't be flat on the ground when you're at a standstill). But, yeah, mountain bike or road bike, something light is revolutionary in terms of ease of riding. I can easily lift my bike up in the air with one hand.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 6:45pmOkay at least some of that is stuff I would never do on my own. As for weight of the bike, I've got an old Specialized mountain bike pre shock era, probably heavier than a lot of bikes. I like the idea of finding a used one however finding the right size could prove difficult.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 5:00pmMost bike shops will have tiers of thoroughness, with the highest being a dismantling and cleaning of all the parts. But a basic tune-up will involve degreasing the chain and gears then re-oiling, tightening the brake and gear cables and replacing the brake pads, and a spoke check (and replacing any that are suspect).revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 4:42pmWhat do bike tune ups consist of?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 1:33pmIf you replace your bike, buy used. Bike shops are horribly overpriced, imo. After that, tho, don't skimp out on getting it tuned up regularly.
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If you're under 6'4", I would think a standard-sized bike should work. I'm 6' and a standard bike has always fit me perfectly, so I imagine another 4" wouldn't be a problem. You could also get handle bars with the extra prongs that are mostly perpendicular (they're like antlers coming out of the handle bars). My old mountain bike had that, tho I rarely used them.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 7:58pmWhat's the threshold for freakish? I don't think I'm there but others reactions sometimes tell me differently. The bike I got at the time was not easy to come by. And I do have to raise the seat to get the proper leg extension, the problem then is my handle bars cannot be raised even a slightly equal amount. If I'm primarily flat ground the seat is raised but if I'm on trails I lower the seat so I don't easily get thrown over the handle bars.
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Yeah that's the problem. I've got the "antlers", they help a little.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 8:16pmIf you're under 6'4", I would think a standard-sized bike should work. I'm 6' and a standard bike has always fit me perfectly, so I imagine another 4" wouldn't be a problem. You could also get handle bars with the extra prongs that are mostly perpendicular (they're like antlers coming out of the handle bars). My old mountain bike had that, tho I rarely used them.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 7:58pmWhat's the threshold for freakish? I don't think I'm there but others reactions sometimes tell me differently. The bike I got at the time was not easy to come by. And I do have to raise the seat to get the proper leg extension, the problem then is my handle bars cannot be raised even a slightly equal amount. If I'm primarily flat ground the seat is raised but if I'm on trails I lower the seat so I don't easily get thrown over the handle bars.
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Ah, so you are freakishly tall. I'd do some Internet research then, but it does make it harder to find something cheap.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 9:01pmYeah that's the problem. I've got the "antlers", they help a little.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 8:16pmIf you're under 6'4", I would think a standard-sized bike should work. I'm 6' and a standard bike has always fit me perfectly, so I imagine another 4" wouldn't be a problem. You could also get handle bars with the extra prongs that are mostly perpendicular (they're like antlers coming out of the handle bars). My old mountain bike had that, tho I rarely used them.revbob wrote: ↑19 May 2017, 7:58pmWhat's the threshold for freakish? I don't think I'm there but others reactions sometimes tell me differently. The bike I got at the time was not easy to come by. And I do have to raise the seat to get the proper leg extension, the problem then is my handle bars cannot be raised even a slightly equal amount. If I'm primarily flat ground the seat is raised but if I'm on trails I lower the seat so I don't easily get thrown over the handle bars.
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So you ditched the old job or is the freelance in addition to your other work?
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Took the bike into the shop as I failed to repair a puncture for myself. They pulled out a Koh I Noor sized shard of glass that I'd somehow missed and sent me on my way. Was relieved I could afford the cost of fixing it cos I couldn't do without the two hours a day, five days a week any more. I'd grump right down into being intolerable now.
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It's in addition. I thought would be a quick 2-week job but it's turned into 2 month. I just wrapped it up yesterday though, so I'll be back to running this week.
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I don't do freelance stuff because my experience is once you touch someone else's network/server/computer any problems that crop up later will be directed back to you no matter if it is related to the original work you did or not.Kory wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 4:17pmIt's in addition. I thought would be a quick 2-week job but it's turned into 2 month. I just wrapped it up yesterday though, so I'll be back to running this week.
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That's what contracts are for!revbob wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 5:36pmI don't do freelance stuff because my experience is once you touch someone else's network/server/computer any problems that crop up later will be directed back to you no matter if it is related to the original work you did or not.Kory wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 4:17pmIt's in addition. I thought would be a quick 2-week job but it's turned into 2 month. I just wrapped it up yesterday though, so I'll be back to running this week.
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Full disclosure I may be good from a technical standpoint but I'm a terrible businessman. But that makes sense. I'd like to be able to eventually transition into a semi- retired freelancer though so I may need some of those skills.Kory wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 5:43pmThat's what contracts are for!revbob wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 5:36pmI don't do freelance stuff because my experience is once you touch someone else's network/server/computer any problems that crop up later will be directed back to you no matter if it is related to the original work you did or not.Kory wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 4:17pmIt's in addition. I thought would be a quick 2-week job but it's turned into 2 month. I just wrapped it up yesterday though, so I'll be back to running this week.
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I'm terrible at it too. I basically just learn enough from one job to make the next one slightly more bearable.revbob wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 6:00pmFull disclosure I may be good from a technical standpoint but I'm a terrible businessman. But that makes sense. I'd like to be able to eventually transition into a semi- retired freelancer though so I may need some of those skills.Kory wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 5:43pmThat's what contracts are for!revbob wrote: ↑22 May 2017, 5:36pmI don't do freelance stuff because my experience is once you touch someone else's network/server/computer any problems that crop up later will be directed back to you no matter if it is related to the original work you did or not.
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