Originally posted Thursday, May 18, 2006 (6 years ago)
I ride a mountain bike with a narrow, gelled, Selle Italia saddle. The wide saddles just aren't practical for me, so I recommend finding a narrow saddle that fits your hip bones right, with a cutout/gel to prevent nerve damage.
The thing is, either you try to treat a bike ride like you're on a recliner with pedals (those huge seats), or you treat it like riding a horse - learn to ride right and you're not going to get saddle sore.
Originally posted Thursday, May 18, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Air" Was your bike a roadie or mountain bike? I've seen that type for road bikes but for mountain bikes with all the bumps on a trail...
And even on my quickie ride yesterday I wound up off the pavement a few times (people, mud, moving cars on the walkway :o ).
These days I only ride road bikes. I had a hybrid that I rode around Manhattan years ago, but I never rode the kinds of distances that would make my butt hurt.
I can't say I really know much about mountain bike saddles & how they'd differ from road saddles. I'll bet you dollars to donuts, though, that no matter what you're riding you don't want the middle to be the highest point of the saddle.
Also, don't look to your saddle to be your shock-absorber. That's what knees are for. As soon as you hit bumpy stuff lift your butt off the saddle, keep your knees bent and relax your elbows. And get padded shorts. And padded gloves.
ShagBaby - check out the pics on that page. Is that slit:
In the back like: or in the front like:
For the hell of it I measured my 'sit bones' or ischial tuberosities they talk about being where you want your weight to be on the seat. They're about 8" apart - and my seat is only 6.5" wide. That would explain a lot of it since I feel it on the inside of where those bones are (I don't have any groin or middle pain). That would also eliminate most of the seats on that page because they look really narrow.
I'll check out the bike shop - when I climb I'm not on the seat much at all but sometimes I like to sit back and relax.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
It's probably a good idea to go to a bike shop to get your butt "fitted" to a saddle. In general it's a good idea to go to a bike shop to get fitted to a bike to accomodate your personal geometry.
I met this girl who was riding a bike that was too big for her this weekend. She didn't look comfortable. She justified it by saying her bike was only 30. I don't know how she could stand it.
Dahon makes great bikes for its range, and I think its max rider weight is 230 lbs, if sturdiness is a concern. I own the Dahon Speed P8 (and previously, the Boardwalk D7 which is now the Speed D7) which is a zippy bike for a folder. I keep telling stories about how I pass road bikes alike at 13mph on the Queensboro Bridge.
The other bike I have is the road bike, a Trek 1000, which is a great value ( 589). I have yet to test the new engine on the Queensboro with the Trek 1000 to see if I can go 13mph on it.
Making your own light is cool and all that, but you'd be adding unnecessary weight to your riding. Big lights mean big batteries too. You'd have to secure the implementation to the bike so it won't fall off and become roadkill -- the bumps will get you. Reflective clothing goes a long way. It's so alarming to see people riding without helmets or lights in the dark. Illegal and dangerous.
The first physical bicycle upgrade for most road cyclists would be the wheels. Next would be the saddle.
And get a good pair of bike shorts. Biking will wear out normal pants/shorts. And lyrca shorts are less friction on the saddle too. Another extra layer of padding makes it so much more comfortable.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Thank Avatar! Hmmm - I like the of riding to an event. Where were you thinking?
My wheels are really decent but I put some rubber on the inside years back to stop flats from happening (it's the stuff you'd use to waterproof a roof). VERY HEAVY. No flats in years - tubes are actually still good which I still can't believe! Just ordered two of those Slime inner tubes which will probably be heavier than most but lighter than what I've got in there.
A trip to the bike shop is in order - shall report back...when I get over there! :)
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Wombat" Recumbants are actually more efficient than uprights because they present a smaller profile for air resistance. Your do get the 360 degrees of force on a recumbant, but they generally suck going uphill because the rider cannot use his weight to assist the climb.
They're also less agile than road bikes, so bumpy roads or curbs can be really annoying. But recumbants are awesome on straightaways. They are really fast. And they're everywhere where I live.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Avatar" And if any New Yorkers want to attempt a ride to lindy event outside of Manhattan, I can lead. That has been on my list of to-dos for a while...
Hmmmm: bike, swing, bike. I'm not sure we'd get many dances. Maybe if it was bike, shower, swing, bike.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Slime works better for lower PSI tires like about 60 PSI.
I generally don't worry too much about flats after understanding a few things...
1) Flats are a fact of life in cycling (at least, for now)
2) Kevlar tires make a difference
3) Watch the road when you ride. Except in my case last year for the 108-mile NYC Bike Tour on 9/11, I got stuck in my 94th mile because a particular part of the Bronx under the subway was a trap for flats with razors on the ground. Also, common sense, but still I see people who could use this guideline: slow down when it comes to bumps and metal sheets.
4) How to remove the nozzle after inflating a tire: When pumping, rotate the wheel so the stem is at around 12 o'clock. Inflate. When removing the nozzle, in one motion, push downward to "eject" the nozzle from the stem. That way, you won't break your stem by wiggling the nozzle out.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "ShagBaby"
Quoted from "Avatar" And if any New Yorkers want to attempt a ride to lindy event outside of Manhattan, I can lead. That has been on my list of to-dos for a while...
Hmmmm: bike, swing, bike. I'm not sure we'd get many dances. Maybe if it was bike, shower, swing, bike.
Depends on the rider. :) Also depends on who's nice enough to offer their place for showering upon arrival, especially because riding back from the event should be on the following day.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Avatar"
Quoted from "Air" Thank Avatar! Hmmm - I like the idea of riding to an event. Where were you thinking?
I'm thinking Connecticut... hm...
Or even as easy as Brooklyn and Queens...
I can't think of any venues in Connecticut unless you're willing to go up to New Haven. What about NJ? There was some good swing dancing every other Friday in Montclair, but that was a while ago. I don't know about now.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "ShagBaby"
Quoted from "Avatar"
Quoted from "Air" Thank Avatar! Hmmm - I like the idea of riding to an event. Where were you thinking?
I'm thinking Connecticut... hm...
Or even as easy as Brooklyn and Queens...
I can't think of any venues in Connecticut unless you're willing to go up to New Haven. What about NJ? There was some good swing dancing every other Friday in Montclair, but that was a while ago. I don't know about now.
New Haven ain't bad... they did say I'd always have a home up there for me after I graduated...
New Jersey is another viable option... We'd have to research the possibilities. And keep in mind that we don't have to ride all the way there as we can hop aboard a train (with a pass) for parts of the travel.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
For that matter Philly isn't too bad if New Haven is a possibility. I've never attempted that long a trip - would you ride along the highway, service road, or back roads?
The flats I were getting were on trails - there were many wild roses and the thorns were killer.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Air" For that matter Philly isn't too bad if New Haven is a possibility. I've never attempted that long a trip - would you ride along the highway, service road, or back roads?
I have in-laws in Voorhees, which is close to Philly. We could ride to Voorhees, shower, borrow their minivan, hit the Philly swing scene, drive back, crash and then ride back the next day. The one problem is I wouldn't know how to ride there. Is there some way to find cue sheets for such a trip?
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
How long would it take to get to Philly do you think? From Google it's a little over 100 miles. So, with breaks about 10-12 hours? How fast do you usually tour at? When I was biking a lot I think I could hold about 17 mph for a few hours without a break but probably couldn't do that on this bike for that long now. Next ride I'll pay more attention to the gauges.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
For a ride of 100 miles or so I think 14 mph is a reasonable expectation. I'm usually around 14.5 for centuries. So I think the trip would require no more than 8 hours. But we wouldn't be going to Philly, we'd be going to Voorhees, which is closer. The problem is finding a bike-able route. You can't take a bike on the NJ Turnpike.
Originally posted Friday, May 19, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Avatar"
Quoted from "Air" How do you know what PSI to use?
It's written on your tires. If you can't read it, you might need new ones!
Ahh - so they are! I read a complicated formula somewhere involving the mm of the inner tube, width of tire, weight of rider, weight of bike and a few other things.
There's a range from 40-65 on mine (1.95" width).
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Saturday, May 20, 2006 (6 years ago)
Took a nice 45 min ride this morning. Seat's MUCH better tilted forward - though I squeezed my butt the whole time and stayed off the saddle as much as possible. Hopefully can get to the bike store later and check out some options. Sprayed off the bike when I came back with the hose - so much better!
There was a guy fishing - he caught a stripper as I came up to him and I took a picture for him. He had a Dahon but the padding on the seat was about 3" high.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Saturday, May 20, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Avatar" There's a route to New Haven... In fact there's an organized ride there in coming months. I can get the cue sheet for the trip.
As for cycling in Jersey... quite frankly I'm very iffy about Jersey drivers.. I'd have to investigate a route to Philly.
I'll do New Haven but I can't help with a place to shower / crash.
Originally posted Sunday, May 21, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "Air" Took a nice 45 min ride this morning. Seat's MUCH better tilted forward - though I squeezed my butt the whole time and stayed off the saddle as much as possible. Hopefully can get to the bike store later and check out some options. Sprayed off the bike when I came back with the hose - so much better!
There was a guy fishing - he caught a stripper as I came up to him and I took a picture for him.
Originally posted Tuesday, May 23, 2006 (6 years ago)
Just went on a nice ride down to the Staten Island Ferry and back, leisurely 10 mile trip - averaged 12.5 mph but I had to go slow down to almost a stop at points for people.
I found the seat cover that the guy above had - helped a little bit. Finally got some salt water gear for my fly rod - will see about fly fishing for stripers when the sun goes down.
And I guess if I snare a stripper instead I won't complain :o
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Originally posted Wednesday, May 24, 2006 (6 years ago)
exciting bike news (for me!), and since this is the bike thread, I gotta post it. Back in January I got a new Jamis Coda and it was amazing except that the paint kept peeling off for no obvious reason. I took it back to the place I got it at and they gave me a brand spankin' new bike! So I got 4 months of free wear out of the other one and now I have a wonderful new bike with all its paint. woo hoo!
follow my adventures at www.AppalachianToAlpine.blogspot.com!
Originally posted Saturday, May 27, 2006 (6 years ago)
Quoted from "ShagBaby"
Quoted from "Avatar" There's a route to New Haven... In fact there's an organized ride there in coming months. I can get the cue sheet for the trip.
As for cycling in Jersey... quite frankly I'm very iffy about Jersey drivers.. I'd have to investigate a route to Philly.
I'll do New Haven but I can't help with a place to shower / crash.
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I ride a mountain bike with a narrow, gelled, Selle Italia saddle. The wide saddles just aren't practical for me, so I recommend finding a narrow saddle that fits your hip bones right, with a cutout/gel to prevent nerve damage.
The thing is, either you try to treat a bike ride like you're on a recliner with pedals (those huge seats), or you treat it like riding a horse - learn to ride right and you're not going to get saddle sore.
These days I only ride road bikes. I had a hybrid that I rode around Manhattan years ago, but I never rode the kinds of distances that would make my butt hurt.
I can't say I really know much about mountain bike saddles & how they'd differ from road saddles. I'll bet you dollars to donuts, though, that no matter what you're riding you don't want the middle to be the highest point of the saddle.
Also, don't look to your saddle to be your shock-absorber. That's what knees are for. As soon as you hit bumpy stuff lift your butt off the saddle, keep your knees bent and relax your elbows. And get padded shorts. And padded gloves.
Good resource
ShagBaby - check out the pics on that page. Is that slit:
In the back like:
or in the front like: 
For the hell of it I measured my 'sit bones' or ischial tuberosities they talk about being where you want your weight to be on the seat. They're about 8" apart - and my seat is only 6.5" wide. That would explain a lot of it since I feel it on the inside of where those bones are (I don't have any groin or middle pain). That would also eliminate most of the seats on that page because they look really narrow.
I'll check out the bike shop - when I climb I'm not on the seat much at all but sometimes I like to sit back and relax.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
It's probably a good idea to go to a bike shop to get your butt "fitted" to a saddle. In general it's a good idea to go to a bike shop to get fitted to a bike to accomodate your personal geometry.
I met this girl who was riding a bike that was too big for her this weekend. She didn't look comfortable. She justified it by saying her bike was only 30. I don't know how she could stand it.
Dahon makes great bikes for its range, and I think its max rider weight is 230 lbs, if sturdiness is a concern. I own the Dahon Speed P8 (and previously, the Boardwalk D7 which is now the Speed D7) which is a zippy bike for a folder. I keep telling stories about how I pass road bikes alike at 13mph on the Queensboro Bridge.
The other bike I have is the road bike, a Trek 1000, which is a great value ( 589). I have yet to test the new engine on the Queensboro with the Trek 1000 to see if I can go 13mph on it.
Making your own light is cool and all that, but you'd be adding unnecessary weight to your riding. Big lights mean big batteries too. You'd have to secure the implementation to the bike so it won't fall off and become roadkill -- the bumps will get you. Reflective clothing goes a long way. It's so alarming to see people riding without helmets or lights in the dark. Illegal and dangerous.
The first physical bicycle upgrade for most road cyclists would be the wheels. Next would be the saddle.
And get a good pair of bike shorts. Biking will wear out normal pants/shorts. And lyrca shorts are less friction on the saddle too. Another extra layer of padding makes it so much more comfortable.
And if any New Yorkers want to attempt a ride to a lindy event outside of Manhattan, I can lead. That has been on my list of to-dos for a while...
Thank Avatar! Hmmm - I like the of riding to an event. Where were you thinking?
My wheels are really decent but I put some rubber on the inside years back to stop flats from happening (it's the stuff you'd use to waterproof a roof). VERY HEAVY. No flats in years - tubes are actually still good which I still can't believe! Just ordered two of those Slime inner tubes which will probably be heavier than most but lighter than what I've got in there.
A trip to the bike shop is in order - shall report back...when I get over there! :)
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
They're also less agile than road bikes, so bumpy roads or curbs can be really annoying. But recumbants are awesome on straightaways. They are really fast. And they're everywhere where I live.
Hmmmm: bike, swing, bike. I'm not sure we'd get many dances. Maybe if it was bike, shower, swing, bike.
Slime works better for lower PSI tires like about 60 PSI.
I generally don't worry too much about flats after understanding a few things...
1) Flats are a fact of life in cycling (at least, for now) 2) Kevlar tires make a difference 3) Watch the road when you ride. Except in my case last year for the 108-mile NYC Bike Tour on 9/11, I got stuck in my 94th mile because a particular part of the Bronx under the subway was a trap for flats with razors on the ground. Also, common sense, but still I see people who could use this guideline: slow down when it comes to bumps and metal sheets. 4) How to remove the nozzle after inflating a tire: When pumping, rotate the wheel so the stem is at around 12 o'clock. Inflate. When removing the nozzle, in one motion, push downward to "eject" the nozzle from the stem. That way, you won't break your stem by wiggling the nozzle out.
I haven't had a flat since last September.
Depends on the rider. :) Also depends on who's nice enough to offer their place for showering upon arrival, especially because riding back from the event should be on the following day.
I'm thinking Connecticut... hm...
Or even as easy as Brooklyn and Queens...
I can't think of any venues in Connecticut unless you're willing to go up to New Haven. What about NJ? There was some good swing dancing every other Friday in Montclair, but that was a while ago. I don't know about now.
New Haven ain't bad... they did say I'd always have a home up there for me after I graduated...
New Jersey is another viable option... We'd have to research the possibilities. And keep in mind that we don't have to ride all the way there as we can hop aboard a train (with a pass) for parts of the travel.
For that matter Philly isn't too bad if New Haven is a possibility. I've never attempted that long a trip - would you ride along the highway, service road, or back roads?
The flats I were getting were on trails - there were many wild roses and the thorns were killer.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
How do you know what PSI to use?
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
I have in-laws in Voorhees, which is close to Philly. We could ride to Voorhees, shower, borrow their minivan, hit the Philly swing scene, drive back, crash and then ride back the next day. The one problem is I wouldn't know how to ride there. Is there some way to find cue sheets for such a trip?
How long would it take to get to Philly do you think? From Google it's a little over 100 miles. So, with breaks about 10-12 hours? How fast do you usually tour at? When I was biking a lot I think I could hold about 17 mph for a few hours without a break but probably couldn't do that on this bike for that long now. Next ride I'll pay more attention to the gauges.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
For a ride of 100 miles or so I think 14 mph is a reasonable expectation. I'm usually around 14.5 for centuries. So I think the trip would require no more than 8 hours. But we wouldn't be going to Philly, we'd be going to Voorhees, which is closer. The problem is finding a bike-able route. You can't take a bike on the NJ Turnpike.
There's a route to New Haven... In fact there's an organized ride there in coming months. I can get the cue sheet for the trip.
As for cycling in Jersey... quite frankly I'm very iffy about Jersey drivers.. I'd have to investigate a route to Philly.
It's written on your tires. If you can't read it, you might need new ones!
Ahh - so they are! I read a complicated formula somewhere involving the mm of the inner tube, width of tire, weight of rider, weight of bike and a few other things.
There's a range from 40-65 on mine (1.95" width).
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
Took a nice 45 min ride this morning. Seat's MUCH better tilted forward - though I squeezed my butt the whole time and stayed off the saddle as much as possible. Hopefully can get to the bike store later and check out some options. Sprayed off the bike when I came back with the hose - so much better!
There was a guy fishing - he caught a stripper as I came up to him and I took a picture for him. He had a Dahon but the padding on the seat was about 3" high.
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
I'll do New Haven but I can't help with a place to shower / crash.
I also see some paths to go upstate as well via route 9.
Dude, I'm fishing in the wrong places!
You misspelled "westie."
Just went on a nice ride down to the Staten Island Ferry and back, leisurely 10 mile trip - averaged 12.5 mph but I had to go slow down to almost a stop at points for people.
I found the seat cover that the guy above had - helped a little bit. Finally got some salt water gear for my fly rod - will see about fly fishing for stripers when the sun goes down.
And I guess if I snare a stripper instead I won't complain :o
Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?
exciting bike news (for me!), and since this is the bike thread, I gotta post it. Back in January I got a new Jamis Coda and it was amazing except that the paint kept peeling off for no obvious reason. I took it back to the place I got it at and they gave me a brand spankin' new bike! So I got 4 months of free wear out of the other one and now I have a wonderful new bike with all its paint. woo hoo!
follow my adventures at www.AppalachianToAlpine.blogspot.com!
Awesome!
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