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very cool. can't wait to see the pics.

congrats on the new bikes!

there's alot of good advice here already. I just wanted to add that a smidge larger tire and a dot less psi can really soften a ride without slowing it down much. If...

That is beyond gorgeous. Congrats! May you have many, many happy miles together.

Have yourself a complete and speedy recovery!

Maybe we'll all get to hear about your search for a new bike ... after this recovery period. Remember, painkillers are your friends! Don't go all...

Short fins allow you to stay closer to your normal stroke rhythm. Long fins give you much more leg power and really slow down your arm stroke. Try both and see how they feel. Be careful of straining...

I think you need the mega 25g cartridge for mt bike tubes. I think 16g gets you to 30-40 psi only (depending on size of tire) ... that might be fine, but if you want in the 60s you'd need more. 12g...

As a fellow B17 lover I look forward to updates on your impressions of this saddle.

Thanks!

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Actually mine are time-trial bars ... but bullhorns are usually drops, flipped and chopped. Very popular on fixed gear bikes b/c you can get way forward to get enough leverage to skid (lock the rear...

Here are the pics to compare. The B-67 vs. Team Pro S. The Team Pro has much more ramp angle, for lack of better terms, where your sit bones rest in. In contrast, it looks like the B-67 has you more...

I was just about to post: What does outside sitbone matter ... especially on a bike with drops .... then ...

I got out my trusty measure and took 3 measurements ... averaging 180 mm.

My...

I think this might depend on how upright one rides. If I sit on my hand (:eek: ) and lean slowly forward I can feel the change in area of sit bones that need support. I don't think the issue is just...

I PM'd you a longer response but the short version:

I initially chose the B-17 because of a good price at Nashbar. It was love-at-first-ride and even better as time went one. Subsequent, I've...

I'll ride platform pedals in anything but, my favorites are sneakers designed for volleyball. Somehow they have a nice sturdy sole and flattish tread (so it doesn't get in the way) and nice support...

I like the Buff as a neck gator that I can pull up to cover chin and mouth as needed. I find breathing through it is real comfortable and it wicks the moisture or something. It's enough down to about...

They are having a store-wide sale. I got some great winter riding gloves. Regular price $28.00 and rang up at $19.xx. LOVE it!

I think your wardrobe depends alot on what you want to look like ... In other words, how important is it to you to look like a roadie biker. The second question is how long do you expect your rides...

Mid 50s here and windy. I finally got my DownTube VIII FS set up for sightseeing kind of rides, so I was excited to give it a try. I took a nice leisurely ride along Evanston's lakefront ... and on...

My best hybrid (less than bolt upright, but not bent 45 degrees forward, either) saddle is Brooks B17. I like their regular model because I feel the longer nose makes for a little more give in the...

thanks for the laugh.

I had my hybrid set up quite comfy with bar ends. First, though, I cut the bars narrower, put on ends and then opted for bar tape ... which made a nice uniform holding surface with lots of choices....

I had that happen to me once. On a local paved trail, about 20 roadies flew by. It was the coolest sound and beautiful. I was really struck by the blur of gorgeous colored jerseys. They were...

Way up here on the north side and into Evanston I have seen more and more street daredevils riding BMX bikes, wrong side or middle of street, no helmets of course. They run stop signs and lights,...