Trek's interesting concept: usable for cameras ?

[Byuphoto]

Here we go again. Can't we all get along and just take photos

 

[ch1]

Yes, Wales is so notoriously flat. 🙄

....

Hey, I saw that movie: "The Man Who Went Up a Hill; and Came Down a Mountain".

That was in Wales right? What was it, all of 1000 feet after they added some dirt? 😛

Too bad you won't/can't come and ride - but that means I can go back to the 65-miler, whew! 🙂

 

[KoNickon]

Guys, knock it off. I'm sure you're both serious cyclists, and I need to get back to it myself. I'm also sure that different types of lubricants will work fine for bike chains. There are issues of the amount of dust they attract (a concern for Ruben) and how well they work in wetter climates (like Wales). But if Ruben is looking at a manual for his Trek bike (though it's "only" a $500 bike) that says use oil, that's interesting. I'm not sure I agree with that advice, but he knows what the manual says (maybe a bad translation?).

We're a long way from rangefinders, but the common thread seems to be serious attention to equipment and a need to puff out our chests.

 

[ch1]

Here we go again. Can't we all get along and just take photos

Andy and I are just funnin' . :angel:

 

[Andy K]

Hey, I saw that movie: "The Man Who Went Up a Hill; and Came Down a Mountain".

That was in Wales right? What was it, all of 1000 feet after they added some dirt? 😛

I suggest you Google 'Snowdonia'. Even in mid-Wales there are few if any flats, mostly you are cycling gradients, some gentle, some 1:4, some you have to climb, sometimes in rain, sometimes in fog, but in summer mostly in glorious sunshine.


Ps. No one shouting here Byu.

 

[ch1]

I suggest you Google 'Snowdonia'. Even in mid-Wales there are few if any flats, mostly you are cycling gradients, some gentle, some 1:4, some you have to climb, sometimes in rain, sometimes in fog, but in summer mostly in glorious sunshine.


Ps. No one shouting here Byu.

Hmmm.....sounds like fun.

Kind of like this?

http://www.pbaa.com/!ETT/eltourmap.htm#Elevation

Unfortuately, in November in Tucson it's unlikely you'd experience rain or fog - but we can usually arrange 30+ MPH headwinds on parts of the route. That's when I look for a tandem to draft! 😉

Oh, BTW, the Dawes is a "classic" touring bike. They don't sell many on this side of the pond so I've only seen a few over the years.

Our touring bikes are 20+ year old Cannondales (i.e. early era aluminum frames) that have similar geometry to the classic English touring cycles. Nowadays we mainly use them in early season (like now) to get back in cycling in shape because they are have good low gear range and a very comfortable ride (I call them our "station wagons") 🙂

 

[Andy K]

Nowadays we mainly use them in early season (like now) to get back in cycling in shape because they are have good low gear range and a very comfortable ride (I call them our "station wagons") 🙂

I prefer to stay in shape throughout winter. On the days when it is too icy to cycle out I use my Turbo Trainer.

 

[pbjbike]

Andy, how do you combat boredom on the trainer? I've tried 'em, but went back to rollers as they are a bit more interesting to ride. A walkman or ipod helps, but nothing beats the road.

 

[Andy K]

Andy, how do you combat boredom on the trainer? I've tried 'em, but went back to rollers as they are a bit more interesting to ride. A walkman or ipod helps, but nothing beats the road.

Do it in front of the TV, put in a DVD. I usually watch a film (today's was 'King Arthur'). You can also buy 'Trainer DVDs' where you see a road in front of you. Some people might like that but personally I would rather watch a movie. But as I said, I prefer to go out on the road, even in the dead of winter. No 'fair weather' cyclist here! 😉

 

[DougK]

I never said do not use a lubricant!

I said I would NEVER put oil all over my chain!

I've been riding for several decades, okay. And I know a hell of a lot about bicyle maintenance.

And if you haven't been involved with cycling for some time then I suggest you revisit the field.

For example, would you even dare to put oil on a carbon fiber chain?

Criminy!

Sorry, George. We're both saying the same thing; my comments weren't directed towards you at all but rather towards a different post which I neglected to quote. My bad.

 

[ch1]

Sorry, George. We're both saying the same thing; my comments weren't directed towards you at all but rather towards a different post which I neglected to quote. My bad.

Actually, I think it was my bad and I apologize.

Keep on riding - that's what's most important! 😉

 

[ch1]

I prefer to stay in shape throughout winter. On the days when it is too icy to cycle out I use my Turbo Trainer.

The problem I have here in the Northeast US is the damned salt and sand they lay all over the roads!!

I'm not an "eager" cold weather cyclist to begin with - but in these parts even a "dusting" of snow will bring out the plows and salt/sand spreaders all winter long (guess the Highway boys make a lot of overtime pay that way) so the roads are "sh*t" all winter long.

Long term plan is for Tucson (where we now have a house) to be our wintertime "escape". Problem is - still have to "work for a living".

But soon, oh yes, soon - year round riding in good weather is in store for me - Upstate NY during the "summertime" months and Tucson in the winter. Oh, plus the chance to do international bike tours.

It's true: Work is the curse of the riding classes! 🙁

 

[DougK]

It's true: Work is the curse of the riding classes! 🙁

Amen to that! If the weather ever warms up I think I'll start riding to work just to get some miles in for a change.

 

[ch1]

Amen to that! If the weather ever warms up I think I'll start riding to work just to get some miles in for a change.

Doug,

Have you ever done TOSRV?

It's been on my ride "to do" list for about 12 million years now....

 

[DougK]

Nope, sure haven't, but it looks like fun, have to add that one to my ride list. I'll be doing fantastic if I can get my sorry butt back in shape enough to do the Emerald Necklace this year.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I always use WD40 on my bike's moving parts.

 

[cbass]

Not trying to hijack the thread here, but are any NJ-NY-CT-MA cyclists planning to ride the Five Boro Bike Tour on May 7? Might be a neat opportunity to combine some cycling with a post-ride RF Forum get-together back in Manhattan.

 

[Trius]

But my OM slrs' winding handles, including a relatively new from factory 4Ti

OK, I'm gonna be sick. Yossarian, did you read that? "relatively new from factory 4Ti"?

Don't touch it, Ruben, but maybe write to John Hermanson at Camtech and ask him what he thinks.

Earl

 

[Byuphoto]

Andy and I are just funnin' . :angel:

The first few posts do not come across like that and you jumped in with both feet to stomp on the thread and assert your vast knowledge and experience to mere mortals. You might want to look at how you came into the thread. Both of you have a distinct "My way or no way" attitude. Unintentional or not that is the way it comes across to me. My.02 worth and have a nice day

 

[ruben]

OK, I'm gonna be sick. Yossarian, did you read that? "relatively new from factory 4Ti"?

Don't touch it, Ruben, but maybe write to John Hermanson at Camtech and ask him what he thinks.

Earl

Without understanding what's between you and Yossarian regarding this issue, I said I am not going to touch any OM slrs, including that 4Ti.
Now, could you be so kind as to detail a bit what I and perhaps others are missing about you and Yossarian and the 4Ti ?

Cheers,
Ruben