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In article , Mike Jacoubowsky wrote: Realistically, I get in maybe 20 seriously-rainy rides/year. Which reminds me that it's time to get out the rain bike and make sure it's rideable again, darn. I don't mind riding in the rain, but I do mind riding the rain bike. Just nowhere near as fun as my 5900. _ Why can't you ride a carbon bike in the rain? No room for fenders or what? _ Sneak a Poprad off the shop floor and get some mud in your teeth. I look forward to the rain and mud... _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBQWwWNWTWTAjn5N/lAQEJfwP9HNYVoJp3fXM/p0DTAQTA37ow5nRzYHEX gDq11L86IIvUTsWA1TmMARaNj6uk8BISFbHT1Ig4Zx5aD+KSo3 uxRDwGVIH6ulNQ RPcJaljYGYEbG7piIJR09TKOCm87xy0GQu6HPSTDnEzqFyUmmG yzEOunskcUKp00 g5ARLEQZ1eM= =ympf -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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In article , Mike Jacoubowsky wrote: Realistically, I get in maybe 20 seriously-rainy rides/year. Which reminds me that it's time to get out the rain bike and make sure it's rideable again, darn. I don't mind riding in the rain, but I do mind riding the rain bike. Just nowhere near as fun as my 5900. _ Why can't you ride a carbon bike in the rain? No room for fenders or what? _ Sneak a Poprad off the shop floor and get some mud in your teeth. I look forward to the rain and mud... _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBQWwWNWTWTAjn5N/lAQEJfwP9HNYVoJp3fXM/p0DTAQTA37ow5nRzYHEX gDq11L86IIvUTsWA1TmMARaNj6uk8BISFbHT1Ig4Zx5aD+KSo3 uxRDwGVIH6ulNQ RPcJaljYGYEbG7piIJR09TKOCm87xy0GQu6HPSTDnEzqFyUmmG yzEOunskcUKp00 g5ARLEQZ1eM= =ympf -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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In article , Mike Jacoubowsky wrote: Realistically, I get in maybe 20 seriously-rainy rides/year. Which reminds me that it's time to get out the rain bike and make sure it's rideable again, darn. I don't mind riding in the rain, but I do mind riding the rain bike. Just nowhere near as fun as my 5900. _ Why can't you ride a carbon bike in the rain? No room for fenders or what? _ Sneak a Poprad off the shop floor and get some mud in your teeth. I look forward to the rain and mud... _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBQWwWNWTWTAjn5N/lAQEJfwP9HNYVoJp3fXM/p0DTAQTA37ow5nRzYHEX gDq11L86IIvUTsWA1TmMARaNj6uk8BISFbHT1Ig4Zx5aD+KSo3 uxRDwGVIH6ulNQ RPcJaljYGYEbG7piIJR09TKOCm87xy0GQu6HPSTDnEzqFyUmmG yzEOunskcUKp00 g5ARLEQZ1eM= =ympf -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
As things wind down a bit with shorter summer (actually fall) days and a realization that I can't ditch the family every Sunday for an all-day ride somewhere, I've taken to doing the "family thing" (church, chores, time with the kids, that sort of thing) at the start of the day, which pretty much kills prime riding time. The temptation is to just give up on the idea of getting in a nice bike ride, but the past couple of weeks I've decided, fairly late in the day, that there was still time to get out there. And what a great time to ride! Leaving at 3pm you can still get in a 3-hour ride, and, at least in the SF Bay Area, the weather's really nice at that time of day, and it seems like there are fewer cars out on the road. And there's something about the lighting you get when the sun's not overhead that makes everything just pop out at you. Not to mention watching the sun descend over the ocean from Skyline (Highway 35). The question is, why does it seem like I'm the only cyclist out there? When I ride in the mornings, I see a zillion other cyclists, but very, very few in the late afternoons. If you've never ridden a late afternoon ride at this time of the year, I highly recommend that you do. But do it quickly; the sun's at just the right angle now, and it's still warm enough to ride without all manner of cold-weather gear. Good question, Mike. That's always been my ride time -- just before sundown. In fact many of my MTB rides used to end in the dark. It's just a good time of day for me, both physically and mentally. Not to mention work schedule. I get more out of it physically because I'm so much less stiff than I am in the morning. Also, it helps relieve the stress that's built up during the day, leaving me fresh for an evening of more work. :-) One thing to watch out for is riding commuter roads into a setting sun. Harried, inattentive drivers with sun in their eyes can be a serious hazard. This time of year, another hazard is getting caught out (mechanical breakdown, etc.) with temperatures dropping, and not enough clothes on. Other than that, it works for me. Speaking of which, I'm going riding -- it's two hours until sunset. Matt O. |
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Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
As things wind down a bit with shorter summer (actually fall) days and a realization that I can't ditch the family every Sunday for an all-day ride somewhere, I've taken to doing the "family thing" (church, chores, time with the kids, that sort of thing) at the start of the day, which pretty much kills prime riding time. The temptation is to just give up on the idea of getting in a nice bike ride, but the past couple of weeks I've decided, fairly late in the day, that there was still time to get out there. And what a great time to ride! Leaving at 3pm you can still get in a 3-hour ride, and, at least in the SF Bay Area, the weather's really nice at that time of day, and it seems like there are fewer cars out on the road. And there's something about the lighting you get when the sun's not overhead that makes everything just pop out at you. Not to mention watching the sun descend over the ocean from Skyline (Highway 35). The question is, why does it seem like I'm the only cyclist out there? When I ride in the mornings, I see a zillion other cyclists, but very, very few in the late afternoons. If you've never ridden a late afternoon ride at this time of the year, I highly recommend that you do. But do it quickly; the sun's at just the right angle now, and it's still warm enough to ride without all manner of cold-weather gear. Good question, Mike. That's always been my ride time -- just before sundown. In fact many of my MTB rides used to end in the dark. It's just a good time of day for me, both physically and mentally. Not to mention work schedule. I get more out of it physically because I'm so much less stiff than I am in the morning. Also, it helps relieve the stress that's built up during the day, leaving me fresh for an evening of more work. :-) One thing to watch out for is riding commuter roads into a setting sun. Harried, inattentive drivers with sun in their eyes can be a serious hazard. This time of year, another hazard is getting caught out (mechanical breakdown, etc.) with temperatures dropping, and not enough clothes on. Other than that, it works for me. Speaking of which, I'm going riding -- it's two hours until sunset. Matt O. |
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Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
As things wind down a bit with shorter summer (actually fall) days and a realization that I can't ditch the family every Sunday for an all-day ride somewhere, I've taken to doing the "family thing" (church, chores, time with the kids, that sort of thing) at the start of the day, which pretty much kills prime riding time. The temptation is to just give up on the idea of getting in a nice bike ride, but the past couple of weeks I've decided, fairly late in the day, that there was still time to get out there. And what a great time to ride! Leaving at 3pm you can still get in a 3-hour ride, and, at least in the SF Bay Area, the weather's really nice at that time of day, and it seems like there are fewer cars out on the road. And there's something about the lighting you get when the sun's not overhead that makes everything just pop out at you. Not to mention watching the sun descend over the ocean from Skyline (Highway 35). The question is, why does it seem like I'm the only cyclist out there? When I ride in the mornings, I see a zillion other cyclists, but very, very few in the late afternoons. If you've never ridden a late afternoon ride at this time of the year, I highly recommend that you do. But do it quickly; the sun's at just the right angle now, and it's still warm enough to ride without all manner of cold-weather gear. Good question, Mike. That's always been my ride time -- just before sundown. In fact many of my MTB rides used to end in the dark. It's just a good time of day for me, both physically and mentally. Not to mention work schedule. I get more out of it physically because I'm so much less stiff than I am in the morning. Also, it helps relieve the stress that's built up during the day, leaving me fresh for an evening of more work. :-) One thing to watch out for is riding commuter roads into a setting sun. Harried, inattentive drivers with sun in their eyes can be a serious hazard. This time of year, another hazard is getting caught out (mechanical breakdown, etc.) with temperatures dropping, and not enough clothes on. Other than that, it works for me. Speaking of which, I'm going riding -- it's two hours until sunset. Matt O. |
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_ Why can't you ride a carbon bike in the rain? No room for fenders or
what? My 5900 works quite well with the SKS "Blade" fenders, but there's so much cleanup involved after a serious rain ride, and there's no question that your drivetrain (and most other parts) wears out a whole lot faster than in dry conditions. Given the choice of wearing out cheaper parts on a cheaper bike during less-than-ideal conditions, it makes sense to leave the 5900 at home. _ Sneak a Poprad off the shop floor and get some mud in your teeth. I look forward to the rain and mud... I seriously considered that (actually, I was going to use the TREK X0 cross bike), but then I got to thinking about my '72 Cinelli sitting in the garage, gathering dust, accumulating rust, and generally feeling neglected & sad. Hadn't been ridden in over 15 years. So I fixed that up as my rain bike. Almost all stock equipment from the 70s (Nuovo Record front & rear derailleurs & shifters and hubs, but modern clincher rims instead of Fiamme Reds or Yellows). It's kinda fun to get out on it, but the appeal of retro is dramatically over-rated. It doesn't perform nearly as well as a modern bike. Brakes & shifting, in particular, suffer greatly in comparison. Truth be told, I did install a dual-pivot front brake so I had some stopping power in the rain (the originals were Weinmann 500s). --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member |
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_ Why can't you ride a carbon bike in the rain? No room for fenders or
what? My 5900 works quite well with the SKS "Blade" fenders, but there's so much cleanup involved after a serious rain ride, and there's no question that your drivetrain (and most other parts) wears out a whole lot faster than in dry conditions. Given the choice of wearing out cheaper parts on a cheaper bike during less-than-ideal conditions, it makes sense to leave the 5900 at home. _ Sneak a Poprad off the shop floor and get some mud in your teeth. I look forward to the rain and mud... I seriously considered that (actually, I was going to use the TREK X0 cross bike), but then I got to thinking about my '72 Cinelli sitting in the garage, gathering dust, accumulating rust, and generally feeling neglected & sad. Hadn't been ridden in over 15 years. So I fixed that up as my rain bike. Almost all stock equipment from the 70s (Nuovo Record front & rear derailleurs & shifters and hubs, but modern clincher rims instead of Fiamme Reds or Yellows). It's kinda fun to get out on it, but the appeal of retro is dramatically over-rated. It doesn't perform nearly as well as a modern bike. Brakes & shifting, in particular, suffer greatly in comparison. Truth be told, I did install a dual-pivot front brake so I had some stopping power in the rain (the originals were Weinmann 500s). --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member |
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_ Why can't you ride a carbon bike in the rain? No room for fenders or
what? My 5900 works quite well with the SKS "Blade" fenders, but there's so much cleanup involved after a serious rain ride, and there's no question that your drivetrain (and most other parts) wears out a whole lot faster than in dry conditions. Given the choice of wearing out cheaper parts on a cheaper bike during less-than-ideal conditions, it makes sense to leave the 5900 at home. _ Sneak a Poprad off the shop floor and get some mud in your teeth. I look forward to the rain and mud... I seriously considered that (actually, I was going to use the TREK X0 cross bike), but then I got to thinking about my '72 Cinelli sitting in the garage, gathering dust, accumulating rust, and generally feeling neglected & sad. Hadn't been ridden in over 15 years. So I fixed that up as my rain bike. Almost all stock equipment from the 70s (Nuovo Record front & rear derailleurs & shifters and hubs, but modern clincher rims instead of Fiamme Reds or Yellows). It's kinda fun to get out on it, but the appeal of retro is dramatically over-rated. It doesn't perform nearly as well as a modern bike. Brakes & shifting, in particular, suffer greatly in comparison. Truth be told, I did install a dual-pivot front brake so I had some stopping power in the rain (the originals were Weinmann 500s). --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member |
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I don't often ride in the evenings because that is when I relax and do
family time. I also teach two evenings a week. Sat and Sun mornings are for longer rides. I am self-employed and work at home as much as possible so my weekday rides tend to be short, 30 to 45 min, mid-morning, hill climbing quickies after the kids are off to school. Speaking of not seeing any riders, as part of today's ride I went up Barnard Road here in Morgan Hill. A good climb for a mid-morning quickie. I call it "Barnyard Road" for the sometimes smelly sheep pen at the bottom. The climb itself is only 0.65 miles but gains 420 ft for a solid 12% average. The inside track on the corners approaches 20%. I have never encountered another cyclist on this hill although I know others who ride it. I have never seen another cyclist on Jackson Oaks Drive (0.59 mi, 350 ft, 11%) although again I know others who have climbed it. I often see bikes on Thomas Grade (.94 mi, 410 ft, 8%+). Jackson Oaks Drive is at the top of Thomas Grade and linking the two is a pretty good chug. Sometimes I do all three. |
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