I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on November 22, 2013 at 4:13am

Nice ride from the north this morning and with the cold weather, Wells was quite empty, except for the cabbies.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 22, 2013 at 4:25am

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 22, 2013 at 4:41am

Let us know how it feels going home. :-)

Duppie said:

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on November 22, 2013 at 4:46am

LOL

Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:

Let us know how it feels going home. :-)

Duppie said:

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on November 22, 2013 at 5:06am

The winds around O'Hare can get brutal in the winter.  Ever considered a fairing and bar mitts?  I've been using 'em for a few years, now (mtb and 'bent) and love 'em. 
 
igz said:

my last friday commute to the burbs. the north bound uphill ride in wood dale was rather miserable.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on November 22, 2013 at 5:21am
Where did you go if you don't mind sharing? Seems you are happy with your results.

Duppie said:

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 22, 2013 at 5:49am

Get-a-grip Cycles. The fitting was much more comprehensive than I expected. We talked about my needs, and he looked at my unique physical limitations.

He set up the bike how he believes will work for me, and talked about other actions I could take to improve my riding (things like improving my pedal stroke, stretching, etc.).

The bike feels comfortable, despite me being seated a lot more forward.

It is costly, but I think it was worth it for me.

Julie Hochstadter said:

Where did you go if you don't mind sharing? Seems you are happy with your results.

Duppie said:

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on November 22, 2013 at 5:55am

I had a excellent fitting at Iron Cycles two years ago. I considered it expensive at the time, but it was probably the best bike-money I've ever spent. My knees feel way better now, and I increased my understanding of proper fit and what to look for in a frame.

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on November 22, 2013 at 6:19am

If you ride a lot it is worth it for just about anyone.  Just taking a look at your knee extension and KNOPS position is a good start but no where enough to get you really comfortable on a bike.


Duppie said:

Get-a-grip Cycles. The fitting was much more comprehensive than I expected. We talked about my needs, and he looked at my unique physical limitations.

He set up the bike how he believes will work for me, and talked about other actions I could take to improve my riding (things like improving my pedal stroke, stretching, etc.).

The bike feels comfortable, despite me being seated a lot more forward.

It is costly, but I think it was worth it for me.

Julie Hochstadter said:

Where did you go if you don't mind sharing? Seems you are happy with your results.

Duppie said:

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on November 22, 2013 at 6:28am

I put on my bar mitts last night. A bit too warm for them this morning, but I think I might appreciate them on the way home riding into the fierce north wind...

Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 22, 2013 at 6:29am

I have to ask: what does KNOPS mean?

notoriousDUG said:

If you ride a lot it is worth it for just about anyone.  Just taking a look at your knee extension and KNOPS position is a good start but no where enough to get you really comfortable on a bike.


Duppie said:

Get-a-grip Cycles. The fitting was much more comprehensive than I expected. We talked about my needs, and he looked at my unique physical limitations.

He set up the bike how he believes will work for me, and talked about other actions I could take to improve my riding (things like improving my pedal stroke, stretching, etc.).

The bike feels comfortable, despite me being seated a lot more forward.

It is costly, but I think it was worth it for me.

Julie Hochstadter said:

Where did you go if you don't mind sharing? Seems you are happy with your results.

Duppie said:

Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.

This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on November 23, 2013 at 11:43am

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