I have 35Km to go, which I'll surpass tonight no problem, and my bike will have 10,000Km on it.
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4 seasons ago I got my present ride and although it has changed slightly with upgrades I'm surprised it survived this long.
I have 35Km to go, which I'll surpass tonight no problem, and my bike will have 10,000Km on it.
I have 35Km to go, which I'll surpass tonight no problem, and my bike will have 10,000Km on it.
Still an Original Pirate since Aug 2000
Wanna ride the Zamboni?
Wanna ride the Zamboni?
Odds are we crossed paths, so to speak.
My 10,000Km actually pales in comparison to the true hardcore cyclists who go year-round. I had a cycling accident back in 1990 that resulted in a full separation of my shoulder that has never fully recovered.
The only thing that hates the cold more than I do is my shoulder, so I no longer ride in the Winter months.
One year when I did go year round I clocked over 12,000Km.
My 10,000Km actually pales in comparison to the true hardcore cyclists who go year-round. I had a cycling accident back in 1990 that resulted in a full separation of my shoulder that has never fully recovered.
The only thing that hates the cold more than I do is my shoulder, so I no longer ride in the Winter months.
One year when I did go year round I clocked over 12,000Km.
Still an Original Pirate since Aug 2000
Wanna ride the Zamboni?
Wanna ride the Zamboni?
If memory serves Linnea, I pretty sure I'm on my 5th set of rubber.
I run slicks. The rear always wears out quicker so when it does I rotate the front to the back. At least I did up to last season. My rear tire now is 1/4" wider than the front to give me a little extra traction when its damp.
Stopping quick when its wet, especially with dual suspension, is almost impossible as your weight shifts forward and the back starts to float. Slicks make it worse when its wet, but the brought my average speed up 10 Km/h over knobbies and they are much quieter.
And these tires are $80 each.
I run slicks. The rear always wears out quicker so when it does I rotate the front to the back. At least I did up to last season. My rear tire now is 1/4" wider than the front to give me a little extra traction when its damp.
Stopping quick when its wet, especially with dual suspension, is almost impossible as your weight shifts forward and the back starts to float. Slicks make it worse when its wet, but the brought my average speed up 10 Km/h over knobbies and they are much quieter.
And these tires are $80 each.
Still an Original Pirate since Aug 2000
Wanna ride the Zamboni?
Wanna ride the Zamboni?
Whoa. That's some bicycling.
Let me guess - your computer is zip tied to a stationary exercise bike as well, so even as you read this you're cranking away the km?
Nice job, MM.
Let me guess - your computer is zip tied to a stationary exercise bike as well, so even as you read this you're cranking away the km?
Nice job, MM.
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Let's get the economy rolling again, folks! Kill megman and all who think like him! Isn't that a good place to start, no?
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