basscyclist thread picture thread

[bassville pete]

I've been a cyclist for quite some time now. I enjoy bringing my camera along and just take pictures of nature and people. ( I might start posting them soon on the forum )
I'm not working the present time and would like to find a PT job using my cross bike.
Well, after seeing this, well...

 

[elgecko]

Today was my first time back to this place that burned 2 months ago. The good thing about a grasslands fire is the area rebounds quickly. There was already new grass sprouting.

 

[bassville pete]

Today was my first time back to this place that burned 2 months ago. The good thing about a grasslands fire is the area rebounds quickly. There was already new grass sprouting.

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You'd love the mountain trails here.

 

[John B jr]

It finally came, the Orbea XC bike I ordered a few months ago. It's a strong frame with a Shimano XT parts group.

An art-pic first. I got a rear-flat on the maiden voyage soon after taking these shots. Of course, I didn't have a 5 mm Allen wrench handy but I was close enough to home to get back on one inflation.

Have not bonded with the saddle yet. Other fizik saddles I've had were only good for about 50-60 miles. Needs a QR for saddle height.

Shifting and braking are superb. The Fox Performance fork is super-plush so having the bar-mounted lock-out instead of a front shifter is nice.

Lots of gears, 34t chainring with 11-51t cog-set. Cheapest bottle cages in the store, $5 each! The little knobbies are appropriate for the local train when it's dry. The tires will probably wear down quickly though.

Verdict: Needs a few touches but it's a keeper.

(edit: And just my luck, it rains this week-end)

 

[elgecko]

Flats are the worst!

I used CO2 for the first time ever yesterday and I'm not a fan. I found that 1 canister isn't enough for even a skinny, 1.9" cross country tire. I had a second canister but did want to use it "just in case" so i just finished the ride with less than optimal tire pressure. As soon as these tires wear out, I'm converting the wheels to tubeless.

 

[Toptube]

It finally came, the Orbea XC bike I ordered a few months ago. It's a strong frame with a Shimano XT parts group.

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An art-pic first. I got a rear-flat on the maiden voyage soon after taking these shots. Of course, I didn't have a 5 mm Allen wrench handy but I was close enough to home to get back on one inflation.

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Have not bonded with the saddle yet. Other fizik saddles I've had were only good for about 50-60 miles. Needs a QR for saddle height.

Shifting and braking are superb. The Fox Performance fork is super-plush so having the bar-mounted lock-out instead of a front shifter is nice.

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Lots of gears, 34t chainring with 11-51t cog-set. Cheapest bottle cages in the store, $5 each! The little knobbies are appropriate for the local train when it's dry. The tires will probably wear down quickly though.

Verdict: Needs a few touches but it's a keeper.

(edit: And just my luck, it rains this week-end)

Hoooooo that looks nice!

 

[fokof]

1st winter ride , super Icy and no snow = MTB + IceSpikers !

 

[J_Bass]

Hello all!

My main bike:

3T Exploro Team,
650b wheels, 47mm WTB Byway tires,
Sram Force, transmission and brakes,
Praxis Alba Crankset,
1x11 transmission, 42x11-46.


It's a fantastic bike.

 

[fokof]

Flats are the worst!

I agree , I only use roundwounds.

Ah OK , you meant flats on bike .....

 

[elgecko]

Last ride of the year was a good one.

 

[Hot Rats]

Did an 18 miler down to the river...

The marina......

...and of coarse, a stop off for a taco and burrito.

 

[JMacBass65]

I completed 3,500 miles in 2020, finishing deliberately on Dec 31st. Some friends insisted on meeting me for a beer to celebrate.

In addition to/as a result of, the milage I dropped 15 pounds, which was my target. Revising my eating habits also helped. I know I'll gain a bit back over the winter but have set a 5 pound limit (which I have already hit...). I plan to keep riding during the winter which is something I haven't done consistently for 15 years. I'll aim for 4,500/5,000 miles next year. Should be reachable as I didn't start to rack up any significant mileage this year until May, so starting earlier should make it a breeze.

PS - I don't ride with a mask on, but do keep one with me.

 

[2saddleslab]

I completed 3,500 miles in 2020, finishing deliberately on Dec 31st. Some friends insisted on meeting me for a beer to celebrate.

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In addition to/as a result of, the milage I dropped 15 pounds, which was my target. Revising my eating habits also helped. I know I'll gain a bit back over the winter but have set a 5 pound limit (which I have already hit...). I plan to keep riding during the winter which is something I haven't done consistently for 15 years. I'll aim for 4,500/5,000 miles next year. Should be reachable as I didn't start to rack up any significant mileage this year until May, so starting earlier should make it a breeze.

PS - I don't ride with a mask on, but do keep one with me.

Good for you! Back in 2005 I had 3 cycling goals set in one year: climb the 10,000 ft of Mt Haleakala in Maui, top 50 mph, and total 5000 miles in one year. Nailed all three and remember finishing the last 25 miles on New Years Eve.

 

[JMacBass65]

Good for you! Back in 2005 I had 3 cycling goals set in one year: climb the 10,000 ft of Mt Haleakala in Maui, top 50 mph, and total 5000 miles in one year. Nailed all three and remember finishing the last 25 miles on New Years Eve.
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Wow, that's awesome! A 10k foot climb?? That's amazing. I can't even put that in perspective. Back in 1990 I was in Mexico City for five weeks as an AE for Disneys World on Ice, I brought my bike. I took a few rides into the mountains surrounding the city, but have no idea what kind of elevation I was dealing with. I'm sure I could look it up but I don't remember the details about the route I used.

Funny about that top speed......it's the same as mine, 52 MPH. I hit it coming down from a climb on one of those Mexico City rides. It was quite the rush! I'll assume you hit yours on the way down from your 10k climb?

 

[2saddleslab]

Wow, that's awesome! A 10k foot climb?? That's amazing. I can't even put that in perspective. Back in 1990 I was in Mexico City for five weeks as an AE for Disneys World on Ice, I brought my bike. I took a few rides into the mountains surrounding the city, but have no idea what kind of elevation I was dealing with. I'm sure I could look it up but I don't remember the details about the route I used.

Funny about that top speed......it's the same as mine, 52 MPH. I hit it coming down from a climb on one of those Mexico City rides. It was quite the rush! I'll assume you hit yours on the way down from your 10k climb?

No, due to the multiple switchbacks on the way down from Mt Haleakala the fastest I got was 45mph. After one rather harrowing corner I decided it best to take my time down. I didn't climb it to ride off the side.

For my over 50 decent, I had a friend at the bottom of a long hill to stop any cross traffic, which I couldn't see until I crested the top. Glad he was there because he did stop one car until I passed. I once had a double blowout at 45mph going down a long hill but somehow kept the bike upright till I stopped.

It's all good as long as you're alive to talk about it.

 

[DirtDog]

Ah, all these December riding pictures are inspirational. After a spring, summer and fall of daily road or MTB riding, I've only been out in the snow on snowshoes and XC skis this week after a December of rain and muck on my usual trails. Been jonesin' for a fat bike and when I decided to pull the trigger my main shop had just sold out for the season(back in Nov). I literally missed out buying the last one by a day! No one else in town has any stock in my size. So skis and snowshoes it is. I'll be better prepared next winter. Of course, yesterday there were three or four fat bike riders out when I was skiing. All I could think about was "I want one"!

 

[Randy Ward]

Learning about winter riding after moving to the Midwest from Florida.

 

[J_Bass]

 

[dlb1001]

Good for you! Back in 2005 I had 3 cycling goals set in one year: climb the 10,000 ft of Mt Haleakala in Maui, top 50 mph, and total 5000 miles in one year. Nailed all three and remember finishing the last 25 miles on New Years Eve.
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I did Haleakala, way back in '98, with some friends. Fun but got a lot of looks from the people who were being shuttled to the top then ride back down! The climb was tough but coming back down was a little scary since there was a strong crosswind.

 

[elgecko]

It was all fun and games until:

Fortunately, I had a spare on me and was able to continue my ride. The recent storm packed down the trails nicely, the recent fire devegetated the trails, and the Trail Smurf is silent now thanks to new lower bearings.