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zooom

#315
January 28, 2011, 08:08:52 AM
Quote from: oldfastwin on January 27, 2011, 07:54:53 PM
  Great sport and exercise. [thumbsup] Wish I could do more of it but physical issues get in the way. I miss it terribly. :P But I have fond memories of rides and races that will last me a lifetime. [beer]

you can't do a recumbant bike? I see lots of old people pumpin away on those all the time on the rail trail here by work.
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MadDuck

#316
January 28, 2011, 08:45:20 AM
Quote from: zooom on January 28, 2011, 08:08:52 AM
you can't do a recumbant bike? I see lots of old people pumpin away on those all the time on the rail trail here by work.

It's a completely different ball game from the double diamond frame racers to the recumbent.  I've been riding racers for 40 sumptin years. Tried my friends recumbent. Don't know that I could make the switch full time.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

zooom

#317
January 28, 2011, 10:08:46 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on January 28, 2011, 08:45:20 AM
It's a completely different ball game from the double diamond frame racers to the recumbent.  I've been riding racers for 40 sumptin years. Tried my friends recumbent. Don't know that I could make the switch full time.

I realize it is different...I also realize it is lot friendlier to the aging ergonomic needs of an individual and can be much easier on certain specific joints while still allowing for a generally rigorous workout if chosen.
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

fastwin

#318
January 28, 2011, 10:17:43 AM
I think the recumbant bikes are kinda stupid. I know they have their fans but I'm not one of them. I'll just wait until I can afford all the surgical repairs I need then I'll get back up on my mtn bikes and Colnago C-50. [thumbsup] It's not saying much but I'm more coordinated on two wheels than two feet. [laugh]

I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

triangleforge

#319
January 28, 2011, 09:25:49 PM
OK, this is contributing to thread drift, but... I find recumbent bikes interesting but ultimately unsatisfying -they just don't do the things that feel best on a bicycle like climbing or sprinting. It might be fun to try one of those super-low tricycle 'bents just to see how fast I could go. But every time I've seen one oncoming on the road or bike path, I can't help myself - I wonder if could bunny-hop it. I really, really shouldn't, but one of these days, I just might try...

OK, back to Mr. Elbowz.
By hammer and hand all arts do stand.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon

fastwin

#320
January 29, 2011, 07:37:12 AM
Quote from: triangleforge on January 28, 2011, 09:25:49 PM
OK, this is contributing to thread drift, but... I find recumbent bikes interesting but ultimately unsatisfying -they just don't do the things that feel best on a bicycle like climbing or sprinting. It might be fun to try one of those super-low tricycle 'bents just to see how fast I could go. But every time I've seen one oncoming on the road or bike path, I can't help myself - I wonder if could bunny-hop it. I really, really shouldn't, but one of these days, I just might try...

OK, back to Mr. Elbowz.

I agree. [thumbsup] As I said, they have their fans. I'll let it go at that.

It's cool to see Spies so caught up in cycling. Bostrom is pretty damn good too! In a mtn bike kind of way. He's turned in some damn impressive race results. [clap]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

gm2

#321
January 31, 2011, 10:33:36 AM
Quote from: oldfastwin on January 29, 2011, 07:37:12 AM
Bostrom is pretty damn good too! In a mtn bike kind of way. He's turned in some damn impressive race results. [clap]

pretty damn good is a major understatement.  that guy is a machine.
Like this is the racing, no?

triangleforge

#322
February 01, 2011, 09:34:43 AM
They just unveiled the Elbowz kit for 2011:

By hammer and hand all arts do stand.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon

fastwin

#323
February 01, 2011, 09:41:59 AM
What? No speed hump on the back of the jersey? [laugh]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

derby

#324
February 01, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
Quote from: oldfastwin on February 01, 2011, 09:41:59 AM
What? No speed hump on the back of the jersey? [laugh]

the wera jerseys have a faux hump graphic on 'em.
-- derby

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Frustration

#325
February 01, 2011, 06:15:05 PM Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 06:20:49 PM by Frustration
Here's some thread drift...




Of course there's that other guys bike



And his old rig...





And them other-other guys...



I just cant bring myself to do one this year for the Doctor...  I'm sorry but while I love the guy and think he's easily the GOAT, yellow on Red is just wrong unless you're the Spanish World Champ...


"I try to control baaat sometimes fast josta appen enyway"... VR46

GregP

#326
February 01, 2011, 06:42:45 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on February 01, 2011, 09:34:43 AM
They just unveiled the Elbowz kit for 2011:



Is this kit for sale anywhere?
Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.

Frustration

#327
February 01, 2011, 06:48:53 PM Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 06:50:29 PM by Frustration
Not yet.

Teams not kitted yet.  The moc's just in.  Bikes are in, trailers in etc but it'll be a while for public jerseys...



If you do facebook, look up

Elbowz Racing Elite Cycling Team

Like it and you'll stay up to speed.
"I try to control baaat sometimes fast josta appen enyway"... VR46

derby

#328
February 01, 2011, 07:31:16 PM
-- derby

'07 Suz GSX-R750

Retired rides: '05 Duc Monster S4R, '99 Yam YZF-R1, '98 Hon CBR600F3, '97 Suz GSX-R750, '96 Hon CBR600F3, '94 Hon CBR600F2, '91 Hon Hawk GT, '91 Yam YSR-50, '87 Yam YSR-50

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triangleforge

#329
February 02, 2011, 07:50:02 AM
Quote from: Frustration on February 01, 2011, 06:15:05 PM
Here's some thread drift...




I've long admired those bikes over at Pez - that's some splendid work!   [clap] [clap] [clap]
By hammer and hand all arts do stand.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon
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