Cycling what do you ride and wear?

[gettocard]

Originally Posted by PATR1NYC

here's my stable...but I dont get to ride as much as I used to

Lovely Niner

[ftgokie]

Well, I try to be as comfortable as I can..so this is what I wear!

[Zingari]

I much prefer the 'traditional' approach - but with a quirky designed British bike:



(Brompton World Championship 2011 at Blenheim Palace)

[PATR1NYC]

thank u sir!

too bad, i've only put 10 miles if that-since i've gotten it

Originally Posted by gettocard

Lovely Niner

[The Fretking]

I don't wear a watch while cycling. I USED to, but the following happened that made me stop.

I cycle competitively and train several days a week, at least one of which is on a team ride. On this particular ride I was wearing a quartz Tag on my left wrist. I was in a paceline, second wheel with about 8-10 team mates behind me. We were taking 30 second pulls at the front, drilling it hard. I needed a sip of water before getting on the front for my pull and reached down, like I had a million times before, and grabbed my water bottle. As I pulled it up to drink, my watch band snagged the exposed rear brake cable which runs under the left side of the top tube. The bike jerked hard, like I had momentarily grabbed the rear brake. I ALMOST lost control as I had only one hand on the bars, and the group behind me scattered left and right, with lot's of F bombs and general WTF's? flying all around. Thank God nobody crashed. i don't wear a watch, and I think more about when I'm going to take my hands off the bars, delaying when safety dictates.

Here is a pic of my current bike, and another couple of picsCervelo pic 1.jpg

Group Finish Apex RR 2010.jpg

Mark and Nate.jpg of me at age 50, exacting my revenge on the 20 and 30 somethings who regularly kick my ass. I won by the width of one tire.

[gettocard]

Nice Cervelo Mark . Are you well above 6 ft tall ? I bet most you tall clydes would love 32 inches wheels.

Damn I would love to wear my SD while riding..........

[Jolu]

Behind a G-Shock out of focus, my slightly modified Merida 96:





For road use I have a Fuji CX 1.0:





Both are great bikes for riding the not so great roads and trails of northern Norway...:)

[gulfstream69xr7]

2001 Trek 4900.

Usually wear my Tag Link Chrono.

Moved from BMX to single track/trail years ago.

I don't road ride, but I am considering taking it up. My wife recently transitioned from off road to on road, and I'm thinking about joining her.

Any suggestions for do's and don'ts.

[The Fretking]

Originally Posted by gettocard

Nice Cervelo Mark . Are you well above 6 ft tall ? I bet most you tall clydes would love 32 inches wheels.

Damn I would love to wear my SD while riding..........

I'm exactly 6'. The Cervelo suits me well (it's a 56cm). I don't know anything about 32" wheels. I guess if the frame were proportional; but I think in my case they'd be too big.

[The Fretking]

Originally Posted by gulfstream69xr7

2001 Trek 4900.

Usually wear my Tag Link Chrono.

Moved from BMX to single track/trail years ago.

I don't road ride, but I am considering taking it up. My wife recently transitioned from off road to on road, and I'm thinking about joining her.

Any suggestions for do's and don'ts.

If you are transitioning to road, here are the 6 best suggestions I can give:

1. Get a mirror that mounts on your glasses. The best one is the Take-a-Look.
2. Never, ever get on the road without a mirror.
3. Get a set of Blackburn Flea lights AND BLINK THEM DURING THE DAY.
4. See step one.
5. See step two.
6. See step three.

It's the most effective defense you have. Once you ride WITH a mirror and lights, you'll likely NEVER ride without them. Drivers are attracted to the lights and will pay more attention to you.

I care little about what I look like with the mirror on. I want to know what's behind me.

As to the lights in the daytime, my motto is "I'd rather be seen than heard about".

[gettocard]

Originally Posted by The Fretking

I'm exactly 6'. The Cervelo suits me well (it's a 56cm). I don't know anything about 32" wheels. I guess if the frame were proportional; but I think in my case they'd be too big.

Un...ok,it's just the pick then. I'm 6 too and 56

[gulfstream69xr7]

Originally Posted by The Fretking

If you are transitioning to road, here are the 6 best suggestions I can give:

1. Get a mirror that mounts on your glasses. The best one is the Take-a-Look.
2. Never, ever get on the road without a mirror.
3. Get a set of Blackburn Flea lights AND BLINK THEM DURING THE DAY.
4. See step one.
5. See step two.
6. See step three.

It's the most effective defense you have. Once you ride WITH a mirror and lights, you'll likely NEVER ride without them. Drivers are attracted to the lights and will pay more attention to you.

I care little about what I look like with the mirror on. I want to know what's behind me.

As to the lights in the daytime, my motto is "I'd rather be seen than heard about".

I don't wear glasses when I ride. Are there mirrors that mount to the helmet or the bike itself.

I live in a rural area where there are a ton of bicyclists and I have noticed the flashing lights. It definitely draws your attention. I like that idea.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by gulfstream69xr7

I don't wear glasses when I ride. Are there mirrors that mount to the helmet or the bike itself.

I live in a rural area where there are a ton of bicyclists and I have noticed the flashing lights. It definitely draws your attention. I like that idea.

Check out these stealth Italian Road Mirrors on the bar ends. Once adjusted they stay in place when the bar tape is installed. Most of my riding partners never even notice them. When they do, even the most style conscience like them.
Found them on eBay. I'm so addicted to them not sure I could ride without them.
dP

[Colnago]

Mirrors are a good idea Dan.....and yes to a previous question you can get helmet mounted ones which are also very good......as for glasses, I never ever ride without glasses.....years ago a friend of mine was hit square in the eye by a bee.....he was very lucky, it was on a fast decent and he managed to stay upright...but his eye was a mess for a good few weeks.....this was a road riding incident....as for off-road.....you can lose an eye to a twig in a flash....glasses are part of my absolute essential kit

[Dan Pierce]

Bill,
I agree, eye wear is a must for me. I've hit my fare share of flying insects, some that damn near knocked me off the bike. Not to mention keeping the wind from drying out our eyes.
dP

[Colnago]

Track mits are one of my other essentials as well....skinned palms.....not nice

[BarkMaster]

Schwinn, G-shock, Under Armour... and Ferragamo.

[skipp2]

Fixie all the way! Garmin Forerunner watch.