Bicycles
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Back from the trip! 791 km in five days. Everything went really well even though we had rain the first two days and a crazy headwind on the third. The last two were really easy, sunshine and a nice tailwind. I wish I had this week off too, I would have ridden back home. Already planning a 10-day tour in august in Sweden with a friend
I had packed just the right amount of stuff and could easily had done another week or two with it. The only things I didn't use were two pairs of extra socks (packed four pairs, overkill!), the extra pair of gloves I took with just in case and a 4-pack of painkillers.
The bike and the rider both performed flawlessly, two flat tires is all. No chafing or places getting sore either. I'll post pics and video when we get them sorted and edited. So happy!
If you want to check out the Instagram pics the hashtag is #brovet2014
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Just about to buy my 1st bike in 25 years. Will ride her as single speed. http://www.statebicycle.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=mb5
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blacked out is very sexy.
way to stay active D666.
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I picked up a new bike last night for commutes. Nuttin' "Special", but I fell in love when I test rode it. It has a cruiser-like geometry and a vertical riding position but quite a bit of pep at a price point where I don't have to get ridiculously nervous about leaving it locked up downtown when I tool around town on it. That's exactly what I wanted, all the other commuter bikes I tried were too sluggish. Tossed some fenders on it but don't think I'll need saddlebags for now.
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how does it drive? @derivative666
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Smooth and fast. I really like if a lot. I did 10 miles and was really shot. Riding fixed was pretty confusing at first but, once you get going it gets easier. It's a perfect cross training hobby for skiing. I know going to be real sore tomorrow.
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Nice bikes everyone! I'm a noob here, but a total bike nerd. Here are my two summer rides in an artsy pose. Outside on the cleaning bench is a Madone 6 with Zipp 404's. Inside is an All City Nature Boy single speed. I ride the steel bike almost daily, the carbon bike is reserved for frisky group rides.
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So far I'm loving my State bike. I have been riding it fixed since I got it. I haven't had any issues slowing the bike down. I have yet to figure out how to skid stop but haven't had any issues stopping. Not sure if it's poor technique or my legs aren't strong enough yet.
Long distance rides are tough so far the farthest I have gone is 25 miles. My ass is still sore. I am sure I will get used to it.
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Making the most of the 17hrs of sunlight we got for the summer solstice yesterday
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Thanks aetas. It helps to have a contributing photographer to singletrack as a riding partner
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Daniel
lovely pictures, has inspired me to get out on the bike when I get home after my current work hitch.
The pictures remind me of some of the European Alpine riding that is on offer. Great scenery and trails plus lift access if you are lucky / lazy. I hear very good things about the Fernie trails, this is where your pictures have been taken right??
Hoping to head to the Alps myself in August. Got a new bike incoming so it would be rude not to go and give it a decent test. Nicolai Ion 650b bike on order.
Well the industry would have to change the standard wheelsize every few years so I just had to get a new frame,…...........fork,................and wheels!
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Hey dd, thanks and glad to hear they make you want to get on your bike. The photos are indeed in fernie, on a trail called project 9. There are a lot of great trails here, mostly of the buff and fast variety, with very long descents after gruelling climbs. There is so much good riding all over BC. I love Fernie, but Nelson, Squamish and Cumberland house my favourite trails.
I've never ridden over in Europe but I can't wait to do so one day. Enjoy the new bike, it is annoying that wheel size standards have changed, but the benefits of 650b are real. I'm now more annoyed with so many slack, low bb 29er options becoming available, that descend like a dream. If only I could have a full stable of bikes.
