Cycling Crew - It's 2023! Let's play bikes...

[VicenteFox]

Trans Catalina last weekend. about 50 miles and 5k of climbing over 2 days at a 'party pace'.

First bikepack on the Diverge and tried to spend less. Got a handlebar roll bag and a half frame bag which was enough storage w/ the commuter panniers. Not the ideal bike to do it, 37c tires felt like they could have been shredded on rockier parts. Gearing a bit of an issue, frequent 10-15% sections on first day were tough with the added weight of gear, was chugging at like 45rpm for one of those extended climbs.

overall pretty damn cool trip

 

[VicenteFox]

that bike was stolen 2 weeks before and was able to track it down w/ airtag too

 

[6SpeedTA95]

My legs are tired boys.

 

[waldo98]

I feel like I need to invest in one of those fancy indoor trainers with all the inclement weather lately

 

[chrislehr]

Dude, I'm in the same boat. I was doing pretty okay up until about 2 weeks ago, and fell off a cliff. As soon as I'm over this cold, I really need to push myself to get back on.

I managed to get 15 miles on the trainer. Hope you get better soon.

 

[chrislehr]

I feel like I need to invest in one of those fancy indoor trainers with all the inclement weather lately

they are pretty sweet - I got a cheap wheel on one Jan 4th and, well.. shit weather and lots of rides

 

[DieselUV]

i'd def be fat(ter) and depressed if i didn't have my trainer

 

[MarcinMaximus]

That feel when your new bike gets knocked over for the first time…

 

[MarcinMaximus]

Did a 22 mile ride this morning in nice sunshine but freezing temperatures and strong wind.














took a ferry







Quick stop at the ruins of a medieval castle

 

[MarcinMaximus]

P.s. how my toes felt after that ride.

 

[FryingPan]

What are y'all using for saddles these days? I need a new one for my Bianchi.

 

[VicenteFox]

What are y'all using for saddles these days? I need a new one for my Bianchi.

ergon

 

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What are y'all using for saddles these days? I need a new one for my Bianchi.

SQlab and Ergon seem popular.

I'm lucky and everything I've tried has worked. So it's currently a specialized power expert on the road bike.

I wanted to lighten my mtb so I bought a Chinese 132 gram carbon one from amazon and it's been fine.

 

[CopenKagan]

What are y'all using for saddles these days? I need a new one for my Bianchi.

I'm using a Specialized Toupe, but it looks like they don't make it anymore.

 

[chrislehr]

What are y'all using for saddles these days? I need a new one for my Bianchi.

Specialized Power with Mirror https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-power-with-mirror/p/184353?color=292920-184353

 

[FryingPan]

Specialized Power with Mirror https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-power-with-mirror/p/184353?color=292920-184353

Damn, son. Looks awesome, but Specialized's prices are out of control.

 

[chrislehr]

Damn, son. Looks awesome, but Specialized's prices are out of control.

I paid 300.

But it was that or the Fiziki Antarea Adaptive. Same pricing - CF rails, 3d printed seat, 190-205g

 

[chrislehr]

Seat looks the part.

 

[CraneCamsOU]

Just put on a fizik arionne classic. Was running a Chinese clone for years. First ride with the new one went well - 60miles no issues

 

[jared_IRL]

Specialized Power with Mirror https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-power-with-mirror/p/184353?color=292920-184353

This. best saddle ever.

Actually, all of the power saddles are amazing. Can't go wrong with any of em. The one on my trainer is the regular comp, it's like $100

 

[VicenteFox]

weird i didn't edit anything pics giving error

 

[DieselUV]

the power comp came on all my bikes so i got one for my trainer too. i don't want to find a better one otherwise i'd want to swap them all.

 

[black jesus]

Send help, financial assistance is preferred.

 

[6SpeedTA95]

Send help, financial assistance is preferred. View attachment 308105

I gotta get some new shoes too

 

[saabguy]