I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on November 23, 2013 at 12:01pm

KNee Over Pedal Spindle

Duppie said:

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 Rich Evans on November 23, 2013 at 1:18pm

Really nice shots, Gene.  You've probably been asked before, but do you stop and shoot these, or take 'em on the fly?



Gene Tenner said:

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on November 23, 2013 at 1:32pm

Both, Rich. Thanks for asking. More than 80 percent of the time I stop. Having a recumbent trike makes this a lot easier. I never get off the trike to take any shot you see on these pages.

Rich Evans said:

Really nice shots, Gene.  You've probably been asked before, but do you stop and shoot these, or take 'em on the fly?

Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on November 23, 2013 at 2:03pm

That would explain the elegant POV :) -- a bit like that from my Street Machine.  Your route is prettier than mine to O'Hare, but I do get a "foresty" stretch or two.     

Permalink Reply by XndeX on November 23, 2013 at 3:21pm

rode 21 miles today
Had 5 layers on.
Feet got cold and water bottles froze.
cleared my sinuses out though and I could actually breath!

Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on November 23, 2013 at 4:41pm

Yep. Had errands to run. (Time to get me some snowmobile gloves...)

Permalink Reply by Minh on November 23, 2013 at 5:45pm

I don't usually bitch about weather but going 12 miles into the 20mph north/west wind today was freaking brutal. Wore 2 pairs of socks and a large pair of gloves over a small pair of gloves and it worked out. After years of winter I figured out wearing 2 of each item of clothing usually works out. Three pairs of anything might be a little too hot even in subzero temps.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on November 23, 2013 at 9:48pm
Hot coffee is so nice in this weather.
Permalink Reply by David Barish on November 24, 2013 at 5:32am
Yesterday's brisk north wind was tough going up and a delight flying back. I brought hand warmers but did not need them.
Permalink Reply by David Barish on November 24, 2013 at 5:35am
40 hand warmers for $15 at Costco!
Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on November 24, 2013 at 12:43pm

Permalink Reply by El Dorado on November 24, 2013 at 4:21pm

I couldn't ride today. 25 degrees plus the wind chill was too much. I struggle with frostbit in my fingers from a very drunken cold weather camping outing. What are the BEST gloves for riding? I don't like those lobster claws because I have trouble controlling my brakes with those.

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