Roadies

[Dave Davenport]

It doesn't matter if you ride double, triple, compact or fixed as long as we all stay united against the real enemy, those bloody hub geared riding bastards!

N.B The fact that I have everything but a hub geared bike has no bearing on that opinion

 

[Angelfishsolo]

It doesn't matter if you ride double, triple, compact or fixed as long as we all stay united against the real enemy, those bloody hub geared riding bastards!

N.B The fact that I have everything but a hub geared bike has no bearing on that opinion

LMAO

 

[Cubist]

Good link Dayvo. That'll show 'em.

 

[DrSquirrel]

Nothing wrong with a triple! If you took the bait, then that's your problem.

All in the purpose of jest and humour (and loves)

 

[DrSquirrel]

Are you wearing a helmet in your avatar DrSquirrel?

Yes. Point being? (look at my profile the image is clearer).

 

[Cubist]

What I meant was, as we've wandered into triple vs compact territory I thought I'd introduce a bit more controversy!

 

[Simba]

I only use the granny ring for them monster climbs. For flats and normal climbs I am on the middle chain ring and descents on the top. I have a 52 x 42 x 30 crank set and Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26 cassette. So, I do have my pretty big gears, top speed so far on My Specialized Allez is 42mph and I believe it could go a lot faster than that.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I only use the granny ring for them monster climbs. For flats and normal climbs I am on the middle chain ring and descents on the top. I have a 52 x 42 x 30 crank set and Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26 cassette. So, I do have my pretty big gears, top speed so far on My Specialized Allez is 42mph and I believe it could go a lot faster than that.

Gears are there to be used

What type of dog was Simba? I know how painful losing a 4 legged companion can be

 

[Simba]

He was an Alsatian/border collie cross, such a lovely dog and was very loyal, his love was unconditional too. He is my avatar.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

He was an Alsatian/border collie cross, such a lovely dog and was very loyal, his love was unconditional too. He is my avatar.

That is why I love dogs (and Cats) so much.

 

[Cardiac]

Having just completed my first Road Bike ride I think I understand this. It "seems" as though riding a road bike takes far more concentration than riding a MTB. I can easily wave when I am on the MTB but I was loath to do any more than indicate when on the road bike. Also the average speed is faster so thinking time is reduced. Or maybe I just have a lot to learn

Does this mean that since I ride a road bike I've been saying Hello!, Evening! or whatever when I should not have?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Does this mean that since I ride a road bike I've been saying Hello!, Evening! or whatever when I should not have?

No. Rather you are helping to give roadies a good name

 

[Cardiac]

No. Rather you are helping to give roadies a good name

Tongue was in cheek - I know. Oh, and I stop at red lights too (helps to get my breath back a little...)

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Tongue was in cheek - I know. Oh, and I stop at red lights too (helps to get my breath back a little...)

Good on you. If I followed the stereotype I would either ignore myself or talk to myself all the time as I ride both MTB and Road Bike