Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
From last Sunday's ride...
Any cyclists here?
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justBonsai
Omono
You are a brave man with your road bike. I have been in two accidents with cars over the years - both the fault of the cars - and I have a healthy fear of being anywhere a car can hit me. You hear of people on mountain bikes getting INJURED but rarely killed. Sadly I hear of road-bikers killed quite frequently.
If you ever feel like a road trip to ride some Santa Ana mountain trails, let me know. I'd love to host visitors and can adjust the ride to whatever you want, from a couple of hours of downhill shuttle madness, to a full-day suffer-fest(I mean - ride across the spine of two counties).
Well I got hit by a car yesterday. It was partly my fault too. Thankfully it was low speed and there were no significant injuries or damage to my bike aside from a slightly bent rim. Driver was extremely nice and made sure I was okay and followed up with me. He paid for repairs too even though the crash wasn't entirely his fault. That aside, I got a new PR for my local climb.
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LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Glad that your relatively unscathed!
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
I'm telling you - I don't ride on streets any more if I can avoid them. Even streets like Silverado Canyon Road - which is 25 mph and leads right into the National Forest. I've had two car accidents in the past and don't care to have another. People in cars just aren't very aware of bike riders.
On a related note, I was driving through the mountains today NE of San Diego and two idiot road bikers were biking on a section of winding road and were biking next to each other (blocking the road) and refusing to drop back into single file to allow cars to go by. I just don't understand some people.
On a related note, I was driving through the mountains today NE of San Diego and two idiot road bikers were biking on a section of winding road and were biking next to each other (blocking the road) and refusing to drop back into single file to allow cars to go by. I just don't understand some people.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Well I got hit by a car yesterday. It was partly my fault too. Thankfully it was low speed and there were no significant injuries or damage to my bike aside from a slightly bent rim. Driver was extremely nice and made sure I was okay and followed up with me. He paid for repairs too even though the crash wasn't entirely his fault. That aside, I got a new PR for my local climb.
You got the PR before the crash I hope? I break records after I crash.
Last October for the first time in 7 or 8 years my wife rode a bike with me. We went to a park that has a multi use path. For some reason there was a school bus picking kids up driving on the path. I was so concerned about my wife because of the school bus taking up the entire path that I advised pulling onto the grass. No problems. But when I went to return to the path I was busy looking at her and didn't see the lip of the pavement. Front wheel caught it and bam! down I go onto the pavement. Ripped shorts, bloody elbow, ass and shoulder. No broken bones, but first time I've gone down in years. Rode a little bit, loaded the bikes onto the car and headed for home.
In my dazed state I forgot to turn off strava on my phone. My wife can be a leadfoot at times, which means I broke note only my PR's, but every record on Strava that ever existed on that route. Didn't realize it til 2 weeks later when some cyclist who logs like 14000 miles a year commented on it saying "You might want to crop out the parts in the car". He was second place on a bunch of segments.
justBonsai
Omono
Yeah, I will pick low traffic streets whenever possible or ride on bike trails. When riding in small groups if there is a bike lane usually 2 bikes can fit side by side. There is generally a lot of disagreement between cyclists and drivers--with either side in the wrong. I think people just need to learn to respect each other and be mindful.
I was fortunate that this was a minor crash and the driver was very respectful. Could of turned out a lot worse.
justBonsai
Omono
Ha! That's real funny. Some people are really competitive on taking strava KOMs. They'll get real petty over stuff like that lol.You got the PR before the crash I hope? I break records after I crash.
Last October for the first time in 7 or 8 years my wife rode a bike with me. We went to a park that has a multi use path. For some reason there was a school bus picking kids up driving on the path. I was so concerned about my wife because of the school bus taking up the entire path that I advised pulling onto the grass. No problems. But when I went to return to the path I was busy looking at her and didn't see the lip of the pavement. Front wheel caught it and bam! down I go onto the pavement. Ripped shorts, bloody elbow, ass and shoulder. No broken bones, but first time I've gone down in years. Rode a little bit, loaded the bikes onto the car and headed for home.
In my dazed state I forgot to turn off strava on my phone. My wife can be a leadfoot at times, which means I broke note only my PR's, but every record on Strava that ever existed on that route. Didn't realize it til 2 weeks later when some cyclist who logs like 14000 miles a year commented on it saying "You might want to crop out the parts in the car". He was second place on a bunch of segments.
Steve C
Omono
Got out for the very first ride of the year a few days ago. This weather has just been too nice to not take advantage of lately. 68f in Michigan middle of Feb is just nuts! Only put 4 miles on the bike but it sure felt good to be able to get out for a short ride a full 6 weeks earlier than I normally dust the bike off
justBonsai
Omono
My commuting bike is in dire shape and was not worth repairing. I decided to put together a new one this past week.
I bought an 87' vintage centurion and gutted some of the parts, replaced cables, tires and tuned the whole thing. Now it's pretty slick bike that rides incredibly smooth. Commutes will be more fun now. Busted the front wheel because the spokes were rusted. After I repair it the bike will have matching parts.
I bought an 87' vintage centurion and gutted some of the parts, replaced cables, tires and tuned the whole thing. Now it's pretty slick bike that rides incredibly smooth. Commutes will be more fun now. Busted the front wheel because the spokes were rusted. After I repair it the bike will have matching parts.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Nice ride. Steel I'm guessing? If so does it indicate what kind of steel on the seatube near the cranks? Either way it's very cool. I've never ridden steel more than a handful of times but those that own them swear by the smoothness. Steel is real! Is it weird to use downtube shifters for the first few rides?
Many years ago a neighbor put a vintage steel Peugeot out at the curb with the garbage pails. I drove past it with the intentions of walking back up to snag it. Went inside and and went back 45 minutes later. Gone....I'm still pissed about it.
Many years ago a neighbor put a vintage steel Peugeot out at the curb with the garbage pails. I drove past it with the intentions of walking back up to snag it. Went inside and and went back 45 minutes later. Gone....I'm still pissed about it.
justBonsai
Omono
Steel is real indeed! Tange 1 cromoly steel. I believe it's the top of the line steel Tange produced at that time. It rides damn smooth. Better than anything I have but than again I haven't ridden very many bikes. First time riding steel.
Bought this bike off eBay and gave the seller a fair offer and he accepted. Cost including parts is way better of a bike than if I used the same money to buy something new.
If you have time the way to go is to stalk Craigslist. Deals to be had and if you are mechanically inclined you can fix up something with a good frame.
I have not taken this on a long ride other than around the block. Down tube shifters definitely feel a bit strange. But for commuting having fast and precise shipping isn't so important so I don't mind.
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justBonsai
Omono
New bike, new ride. I love this bike. I run higher psi on my tires and it still rides incredibly smooth. Definitely a fan of steel bikes now.
barrosinc
Masterpiece
Just received frame and fork
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
from today, first ride in a month. One of those rides that feel like you are battling a heavy headwind no matter which direction you face and you wonder why you even have a large chainring on your bike.
justBonsai
Omono
Nice bike! I hate biking against headwinds. You put in a crap ton of effort but go so slow.
barrosinc
Masterpiece
justBonsai
Omono
Sick! What groupset did you put on it? Get rid of the yellow on the saddle and you'll have a slick ride
Some clipless pedals too so you can become a promuter.
Cypress187
Masterpiece
Streamlined smooth design, very nice looking, I bet you go faster!
barrosinc
Masterpiece
Full on deore shifters, brakes, derrailieurs, crank...Sick! What groupset did you put on it? Get rid of the yellow on the saddle and you'll have a slick ride
Used to ride a cannondale road bike with clipless and never really got used to them.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
Hope to go on a night ride in the mountains on Tuesday... I'll have to post some pics...
In the meantime, I watch this video over and over and it makes me laugh so much
In the meantime, I watch this video over and over and it makes me laugh so much