June 13th, 2016, 08:48 AM | #1721 | |||
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Quote:
B) Anecdotal evidence does not count as data. I understand your hesitancy because of bad past experiences and that's shared by many (older) riders; but it's misplaced. No offense, your newest carbon bike (the Kestrel 500 you posted) that you're using as a baseline is how old? 1998?? That's ancient. Carbon design and manufacturing has improved so much since then. Quote:
Quote:
Hey, after some re-reading, sorry if I'm coming off a little combative here. That's not my intent, I promise! |
|||
|
June 14th, 2016, 08:31 PM | #1722 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.
|
Just an observation. I've noticed that like every pro motorcyclist also rides bicycles. That is all.
So I was down at Barber Motorsports Park this past weekend to watch the MotoAmerica races with Special Guest Nicky Hayden who rode a vintage Honda race bike from the Museum. Anyways, when we first got down there we were waiting for the tram to take us to the other side of the track and as was waiting I saw two bicyclists coming towards us. As one passed by me I was like "That looks like Nicky Hayden" and then soon as he passed I turned and saw on the back of his jersey the numbers 69. I was like damn, "That was Nicky." Also as I was walking the pits there were fancy road bikes at like every teams trailer. I don't know where I'm going with this. Guess I'm just happy to see the two go hand in hand. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 02:28 AM | #1724 |
vampire
Name: A
Location: IT
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.
|
I have no smartphone. No need in life to keep track of every mile I ride on device that distract millions from paying attention to what they are doing.
|
|
June 15th, 2016, 05:29 AM | #1725 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
All the pros do ride!!!! They're all little guys and it keeps them lean and on two wheels. Also more fun than running.
|
|
June 15th, 2016, 08:25 AM | #1726 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
|
Biking is a lot easier on the knees than running. I felt like running gave me a better all round workout then bikes. I stopped running and just bike and swim now because I like being able to walk.
__________________________________________________
Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99 |
|
June 15th, 2016, 08:27 AM | #1727 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
You have to ease into running. I took a year off from running and went bicycle only. When I got back into running, I really had to limit myself to keep my joints happy. Going from no impact to impact hurts.
|
|
June 15th, 2016, 08:32 AM | #1728 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
|
I started running regularly in 1973. Rugby injury in 1983 spelled the doom of my running habit, but took til 2008 to catch up with me.
__________________________________________________
Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99 |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 08:42 AM | #1729 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Bummer. I hate sports injuries. I fought with a knee problem two seasons ago. Took a brace and some doctor visits to clear it up, but now it's stronger than ever
Anyone ever heard of these guys? They're kinda neat. http://www.metrofiets.com/ |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 09:16 AM | #1730 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
|
Quote:
Having said that, I did not stop playing rugby for 7 years, when work got in the way. I would not trade one season of rugby for a healthy knee.
__________________________________________________
Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99 |
|
0 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 10:07 AM | #1731 |
n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '15
|
Sorry Al! Large thumbs!
Rugby was a great game to play! I was 2nd row because I run like a brick but push like a tractor!
__________________________________________________
The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 10:12 AM | #1732 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
|
Quote:
I was always loosehead.
__________________________________________________
Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99 |
|
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 10:47 AM | #1733 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Quote:
I got a proper bike fit done too. That really helped my knee out in addition to the brace I wore for a month or two and the doctor visits to make sure it wasn't damaged. |
|
|
June 15th, 2016, 11:15 AM | #1734 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '16
|
I should go pull my bicycle out of the shed. My knees and hips have been killing me after running.
|
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
June 15th, 2016, 11:31 AM | #1735 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
My knees didn't like me running much. Better shoes helped, but still wasn't enough.
|
|
June 15th, 2016, 12:26 PM | #1736 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
Football (soccer) injury on my right knee sidelines me from running from time to time, I have rebuilt enough strength in it over the years to be able to have a decent mileage base (20-30 mi a week or so) but it is completely intolerant of the kind of loading that rapid changes of direction and acceleration that the game requires.
I like cycling more than I like running but I feel I get a better workout on a 5 mile run than I do on a 15 mile bike ride. Both take about 35-40 minutes these days.
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
July 2nd, 2016, 02:58 PM | #1737 |
vampire
Name: A
Location: IT
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.
|
Tough day in the office.. seems like Contador even lost a shoe:
Last futzed with by "A"; July 3rd, 2016 at 08:39 AM. |
|
July 3rd, 2016, 05:53 AM | #1738 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
and some skin!
|
|
July 11th, 2016, 07:06 AM | #1740 |
not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
|
Wanted to make a couple upgrades to my Trek hybrid.
Carbon fiber seatpost Carborn fiber handlebars and stem Carbon fiber fork I'm getting them primarily to reduce vibration and found some inexpensive options at www.nashbar.com. Is it worth it to make these upgrades? |
|
July 11th, 2016, 08:37 AM | #1741 | |
wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 5
MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
|
|
|
July 11th, 2016, 12:58 PM | #1742 |
vampire
Name: A
Location: IT
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.
|
In my experience, least expensive way to get more comfort is lower tire pressure and/or wider tires.
Better cycling shorts/gloves or saddle would be next. Carbon seatpost/stem/handlebar/fork may look nice, but comfort wise.. not as cost effective. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
July 11th, 2016, 04:46 PM | #1743 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
^^^ the man's on point. Tire pressures are the best bang for the buck. Often does wonders and is completely free.
That said, I'm rocking an FSA SL-K carbon post on my MTB. Makes a definite springing motion. More comfortable or not is subjective; I bought it for the length so I had proper insertion depth (mind out of the gutter, please). Also, no offense to Nashbar, buuuuuuuuuuuut it's Nashbar. Who knows what you're actually getting. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
July 12th, 2016, 10:23 AM | #1744 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
|
FINALLY!!!!
I worked in a 38-mile ride on Sunday. My computer read 101*F, and I burned around 2500 calories. My legs felt like jello at the end of the ride. Not riding over 20-miles in half a year or so, it really shocked me. I was just happy I could still pull off that mileage. It was difficult, and I was pretty much bonking the last 10, but that was my fault for not fueling properly before the ride. I just slowed down and kept a nice steady pace for the final miles. I'll limit myself to 20 or so miles from now on, since I don't get the ride like I used to.
__________________________________________________
--- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
July 12th, 2016, 10:30 AM | #1745 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
Good for you for getting out! My bicycle is sadly ignored at the moment. Having too much fun on the Ninja.... bad me.
|
|
July 12th, 2016, 01:33 PM | #1746 | |
n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '15
|
Quote:
Old farts aren't so much wise as they are experienced! Learn from their mistakes!
__________________________________________________
The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over |
|
|
July 12th, 2016, 01:37 PM | #1747 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
Well, my little ninjette has a noise that I don't like, so I need to figure out what's loose and fix it. Might be my inspiration to put some more miles on the bicycle now! Our suburb is small enough a girl can get around on a bike with no trouble and I have a saddlebag to hold stuff. I've even done light grocery shopping on it!
|
2 out of 2 members found this post helpful. |
July 12th, 2016, 07:49 PM | #1748 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
I haven't touched my roadie in two full weeks. Been riding the local MTB trails instead.
I was in Indianapolis for a day, so I brought the bike and rode Brown County State Park. That's IMBA Epic number 2 for me. Score. Very flowy and fun. |
|
July 13th, 2016, 07:49 AM | #1749 | |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
--- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro |
|
|
July 13th, 2016, 10:25 AM | #1750 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
There's a little rattle, when warming up for the first time of the day, and comes back at 9000rpm on the freeway. It's high-pitched, and it's a rattle.
Husband and I listened to the engine last night, and we're planning to change the oil (hasn't been done in probably a year-ish or so, and it looks a tiny bit low and not entirely fresh), and see if that helps. See if that helps. Hoping to catch it when she's making the noise, so we can hear from *where*. |
|
July 13th, 2016, 07:49 PM | #1751 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
I hate vehicle noises.
I've been chasing creaks on my MTB. Removing, cleaning, greasing, and torquing everything I can find, to no success. New BB from Wheels Manufacturing in the mail to replace my crummy SRAM GXP unit, as well as fancy new Enduro MAX pivot bearings. Gotta nip this thing in the bud. I should really do the wheel bearings while I'm at it, they're on their way out. |
|
July 13th, 2016, 09:04 PM | #1752 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
Gah, I haven't had my MTB out recently enough to remember what creaks.... bad me.
Hope you can find your noise soon! It's aggravating when you can't track it down. |
|
July 14th, 2016, 07:20 AM | #1753 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
|
My roadie is creaking, and it is where the stem meets the bars. I've just been a bit lazy to fix it. lol
__________________________________________________
--- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro |
|
July 18th, 2016, 01:35 PM | #1755 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
I had some kinda creak there as well, lubed and tightened and it went away. Now I have some other damn noise I can't find and it makes me want to punch kittens
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
|
July 18th, 2016, 03:58 PM | #1757 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Easy test is to pedal against force (front brake or hill) both on and off the saddle.
off the saddle: check pedals, chain ring bolts, skewers, BB on the saddle: saddle clamp bolt, seat tube clamp, saddle clamp/angle device (also check the items for the off saddle test) |
|
July 18th, 2016, 11:00 PM | #1758 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
[QUOTE="A";1119064]Looks like a bad day for TT: [url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-french-cyclist-tour-de-france-crash-20160716-story.html]STORY[/url]
[/QUOTE] [COLOR="Purple"]Ouch! Good timing on the photo, though! [/COLOR] |
|
July 19th, 2016, 01:02 PM | #1759 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
Al with carbon bits.
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
|
July 19th, 2016, 01:03 PM | #1760 | |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Watch out for *&^*%$%$ Bicycles ! | greenaero | !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! | 22 | March 27th, 2015 09:16 PM |
[RideApart] - Video: Motorcycles Vs. Bicycles | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | August 1st, 2014 10:10 AM |
Bicycles and kids | Apex | Off-Topic | 1 | May 30th, 2013 06:02 PM |
Bicycles made by car companies... | Heed | Off-Topic | 9 | October 13th, 2011 07:51 AM |
Bicycles for city riding? | Flow | Off-Topic | 20 | October 16th, 2010 03:56 PM |
|
|