I need Rando bike inspirations..

[Erik_A]

On the Radavist today:

http://theradavist.com/2017/04/secon...erik-nohlin/#1

[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by steamer

The good news is that randonneurs are, in person, the nicest group of cyclists to be around. Just about everyone is respectful and supportive of each other. At least when they are randonneuring together.

[unterhausen]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

Riding a bike for like 2 or 3 days straight and trying to go faster than other riders is so weird.

I think it's rare for people to think they are racing others while randonneuring, it's more of a race against the clock. Randonneurs don't generally try to drop each other on an event. OTOH, randonneurs probably aren't going to burn too many matches to keep up with a group that is faster than them. Racers will stick together under conditions where randonneurs probably wouldn't. You get used to ebb and flow of a ride, and getting dropped doesn't mean you won't see those people again. I have seen people put their finish in jeopardy to stay with another rider that they have never ridden with before. Having been a racer in my past, randonneuring has a strange dynamic.

[ripvanrando]

Originally Posted by steamer

Yah. CTC is 30% non-paved, totally unsupported (no controles), and in April in PA when the weather is always craptastic.

The course itself is not the hardest, that's for sure, but the wind, weather, and time of year make up for it.

Well. I do know that PA roads are rough and the ups and downs are sharp and I have had a hard time on the descents keeping up with the gentleman in question....on the descents. He on 44 mm and me bumping and sliding on 25 mm tires. Those hills in the Poconos before Hawks Nest.

I'm of the view to pick the narrowest tires that match the roads. In PA, 25 mm does not work well from comfort, speed or descending ability. 32-35 mm is the sweet spot for me on those roads.


The guy who owns Compass tires rode wide tires in PBP, he was not too slow.

[miguel]

Originally Posted by steamer

Ok, so let's grant you that point. How does that make them not fast?

My point was fast guys don't always choose the 650b

[unterhausen]

yes, 650b is still a minority choice among randonneurs, fast and slow

[steamer]

Originally Posted by miguel

My point was fast guys don't always choose the 650b

Agreed.

A lot of factors affect people's equipment choices. Objective evaluation of what is fastest being only one of many, and probably not very high on the list with most people.

But just because something is not particularly common doesn't make it a poor choice.

[steamer]

Originally Posted by ripvanrando

Well. I do know that PA roads are rough and the ups and downs are sharp and I have had a hard time on the descents keeping up with the gentleman in question....on the descents. He on 44 mm and me bumping and sliding on 25 mm tires. Those hills in the Poconos before Hawks Nest.

I'm of the view to pick the narrowest tires that match the roads. In PA, 25 mm does not work well from comfort, speed or descending ability. 32-35 mm is the sweet spot for me on those roads.


The guy who owns Compass tires rode wide tires in PBP, he was not too slow.

Agreed. I am on 32mm tires on my distance machines.

[geordanh]

As rando bikes go this is cool. I think has had full radavist treatment too https://www.ebay.com/itm/122437019732


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[bicycletricycle]

That's more of a monster rando

[Mzilliox]

This thread is funny. dudes on a bike forum talking about bike designs that are useless. except that they aren't. good talk guys, good talk.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by Mzilliox

This thread is funny. dudes on a bike forum talking about bike designs that are useless. except that they aren't. good talk guys, good talk.

everyone has got their opinion, everyone thinks they are right. In bike forums and in real life.

[jinbok]

I was away for a bit now this thread turned into a full on entertainment show!

Thanks all for getting all excited over my short thread..

[Rimbaud]

Originally Posted by Vonruden

My most recent build

Not crazy about the color, but oh what a gorgeous machine otherwise! And the unicorn Record alloy levers...

[msl819]

Originally Posted by Vonruden

My most recent build










Rainy day Japanese low trail Rando


HTH

Man, that orange Ebisu!