Clinton1 Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) < swims right on past the bait > Edited July 16, 2012 by Clint_ZA
TheV Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 < swims right on past the bait > Would you say you are an average swimmer, I mean, compared to a "Barry", sorry I mean Ryk... or would he burry you? JTK and petatodd 2
petatodd Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 I don't like swimming either. I do like my jacuzzi though. Does that count?
Cav' Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Don't ever underestimate the placebo effect induced by an awesome bicycle. if you love your bike, and other people are all simply green about it, then you go faster, even if only in your mind. and even if you don't go faster, but simply love your bike, then who cares, it does make a difference, even only if to yourself. it might not make financial or scientific sense to drop $$$$ on fancy top of the line components, but it does feel goooood...... And life is too short to deny yourself cycling pleasures.... For me, the technology is part and parcel of my cycling experience...Best post of the month
SwissVan Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 If you read the post before I think it goes some way to explaining what I feel an "average cyclist" is : The average rider is riding for fun with the added benefit of getting fit. I am an average cyclist so how is a 1kg weight saving on my bike going to benefit me. It's not. If your riding a bike for fitness then I suggest adding 1 kg per week, after the 3rd week have an easy week with 2kg's removed, after this easy week begin the 5th week with the weight you had at the end of week 2. Carry on like this until its no longer fun, then go back to the weight you rode with 2 weeks prior to the fun stopping. petatodd 1
RockCoach Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Agree. I'm not the fittest person! The difference between my "old" and new bike is around 2kg's and it's made a big difference to my riding. I'm faster and enjoy riding very much more than I did with the old bike. The other thing the 2kg's has helped with, is carrying the bike down and up a flight of stairs. If it is a MTB you could always ride down the stairs...
covie Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 must be talking about Barry Stunder downhill mtber Burry actually did a lot of DH in his pre-pro marathon days. That man has skill make no mistake.
covie Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Don't ever underestimate the placebo effect induced by an awesome bicycle. if you love your bike, and other people are all simply green about it, then you go faster, even if only in your mind. and even if you don't go faster, but simply love your bike, then who cares, it does make a difference, even only if to yourself. it might not make financial or scientific sense to drop $$$$ on fancy top of the line components, but it does feel goooood...... And life is too short to deny yourself cycling pleasures.... For me, the technology is part and parcel of my cycling experience... Please stop talking sense, i hate having to agree with you ,,, its just not right.
Clinton1 Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Would you say you are an average swimmer, I mean, compared to a "Barry", sorry I mean Ryk... or would he burry you? Oh come now, surely by now you have realised there is absolutely nothing average about me!
Clinton1 Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 I don't like swimming either. I do like my jacuzzi though. Does that count? No matter how badly you beg, there is no way I am grabbing your bait in the jacuzzi either!
lyslexic Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 If it is a MTB you could always ride down the stairs... It is and I could but my balls are not big enough to try that yet.
Clinton1 Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) If your riding a bike for fitness then I suggest adding 1 kg per week, after the 3rd week have an easy week with 2kg's removed, after this easy week begin the 5th week with the weight you had at the end of week 2. Carry on like this until its no longer fun, then go back to the weight you rode with 2 weeks prior to the fun stopping. Thanks. At the suggestion of many on here that is precisely what I'll be doing. I got myself a camelbak and will fill it with all the essentials tools (shifting spanner, hammer, screw drivers etc), spare tubes, puncture kits.... and because I couldn't decide I'll also be getting the saddle bag. So no doubt I'll come close to the 2kg requirement... Those rugby socks that it was suggested I ride in will also add some weight. Soon I'll be whipping Birry Stainder's ass, no doubt about it! Edited July 16, 2012 by Clint_ZA
SwissVan Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks. At the suggestion of many on here that is precisely what I'll be doing. I got myself a camelbak and will fill it with all the essentials tools (shifting spanner, hammer, screw drivers etc), spare tubes, puncture kits.... and because I couldn't decide I'll also be getting the saddle bag. So no doubt I'll come close to the 2kg requirement... Those rugby socks that it was suggested I ride in will also add some weight. Soon I'll be whipping Birry Stainder's ass, no doubt about it! Dont forget to get racer bars and add some bullhorns to them on week 6
Clinton1 Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Dont forget to get racer bars and add some bullhorns to them on week 6 This calls for a thread... "which bar ends are best!"
NotSoBigBen Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Dont forget to get racer bars and add some bullhorns to them on week 6 *SMH*
SwissVan Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 This calls for a thread... "which bar ends are best!" Its been done already, trust me on this.... *SMH* Soen My Hardtail?
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