Elderberry… u guys are in the slop down there? Some how its sunny up here…
Nothing’s really sticking, I guess, but the sleety/snowy flake things are HUUUUUUUUGE… only 45 minutes 'til I’m out in that shit!
i think once cross is over, the masi’s gonna be ss for winter pleasure rides.
[quote=andrewf]anyone here have any experience with lake riding?
I’m not commuting via bike this year (live a block from campus) so any winter riding will be simply for enjoyment :)[/quote]
On really slick smooth ice, need studs if you want to turn or stay up. Studs or other traction device on shoes a good idea too if you want to stay up when stopped.
Was soooo glad not to get rained on on my ride home.
The snow I thought was gonna be so fun after work yesterday turned into icy, nasty rain… not cool, man.
put the seat all the way up on my dirt jump bike to get full leg extension
i think with a longer stem itll be alright to ride around in the snow, and maybe mtbing too
i was about to post it for sale
Hi there,
It’s way too late in the year for this, but I am trying to get a winter ride together. Two years ago, I used a beater MTB with fenders, and basically destroyed all the components. Last year, I got by on a fixed road bike with fenders and 25c tires.
This year, I was thinking about finally building something that splits the last two winter bikes: fun but optimized for crap weather. Basically, fixed with cantilevers, and clearance for chubby tires and fenders. Given that it’s the middle of cross season right now, Ebay is not exactly replete with bangin’ deals in this category.
Yes, first post, and yes, I’ll post my other bikes for hate exposure sometime when possible: '02 Bianchi Volpe light tourer / slow commuter, and ~ '84 Centurion Accordo basket bike w/ risers @ 40 x 16.
For now, please advise on the winter thing. Thanks Tarck.
My advice on the dick thing: eat them lol
Can’t you just convert your Volpe? That frame seems ideal for what you’re talking about. Crosschecks should be going into year end closeouts soon too, you can get super deals on them if you shop around. I got my frame a few years back for $300 or so.
Welcome to tarck
half off everything at dickies.com with code “nov50”
free us ship, too
some wintry-looking things. could be decent.
half off everything at dickies.com with code “nov50”
free us ship, too
some wintry-looking things. could be decent.[/quote]
I just jumped over there and picked up a pair of their waterproof pants. Worth a shot for $20 (half price for clearance, than another 50% off with promo code!). Thanks for the info.
[quote=stupid puma]Hi there,
It’s way too late in the year for this, but I am trying to get a winter ride together. Two years ago, I used a beater MTB with fenders, and basically destroyed all the components. Last year, I got by on a fixed road bike with fenders and 25c tires.
This year, I was thinking about finally building something that splits the last two winter bikes: fun but optimized for crap weather. Basically, fixed with cantilevers, and clearance for chubby tires and fenders. Given that it’s the middle of cross season right now, Ebay is not exactly replete with bangin’ deals in this category.
Yes, first post, and yes, I’ll post my other bikes for hate exposure sometime when possible: '02 Bianchi Volpe light tourer / slow commuter, and ~ '84 Centurion Accordo basket bike w/ risers @ 40 x 16.
For now, please advise on the winter thing. Thanks Tarck.[/quote]
Buy this and meet in MKE:
http://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1445959678.html
or this maybe:
[quote=stupid puma]Hi there,
It’s way too late in the year for this, but I am trying to get a winter ride together. Two years ago, I used a beater MTB with fenders, and basically destroyed all the components. Last year, I got by on a fixed road bike with fenders and 25c tires.
This year, I was thinking about finally building something that splits the last two winter bikes: fun but optimized for crap weather. Basically, fixed with cantilevers, and clearance for chubby tires and fenders. Given that it’s the middle of cross season right now, Ebay is not exactly replete with bangin’ deals in this category.
Yes, first post, and yes, I’ll post my other bikes for hate exposure sometime when possible: '02 Bianchi Volpe light tourer / slow commuter, and ~ '84 Centurion Accordo basket bike w/ risers @ 40 x 16.
For now, please advise on the winter thing. Thanks Tarck.[/quote]
if you want a 54cm cross check frame, i got the hook up.
alright, so i’m not sure if i want to make my cross ss for winter. i’m going to take the gears and put them on my road bike for racing next summer, so i want to keep it nice. would it be best to go ss or would leaving it in a heated place after i’m done riding be plenty to keep the gears in good shape?
[quote=lot_22]
if you want a 54cm cross check frame, i got the hook up.[/quote]
PM sent.
It’s not just moisture that plays a factor, but also the grime and salt. I’m sure your derailleurs will be fine if you grease the cables and use plenty of T9, but you will still most likely have to rebuild the RD pulley wheels and do a thorough degreaser + air compressor cleaning in the spring. Also if you run SS you can use a KMC galvanized chain, which only comes in 1/8" AFAIK.
Keeping the bike in a dry, heated place between rides will help a lot. And a $5 boot tray from the hardware store under each wheel helps with the mess.
if you are riding through salt, putting it some place warm is gonna make salt water.
i guess this irrelevant. i’m gonna have to take the gears and put on my roadie for team training this week, so i’m gonna be single speeding it.
so i guess new question, is there anyting i should do to my frame/other components? I’ll likely end up riding in some salt.
Framesaver or boiled linseed oil, T-9, galvanized chain.
Stainless steel wherever possible, dab of paint in every chrome allen key hole.
Cartridge BB, drain hole in BB shell.
Sealed headset.
Bar end plugs/grips without holes.
Lots of turtle wax on frame helps grime fall off.
