Fixed Gear Roll Call [Archive] - The Paceline Forum

Len J

10-12-2005, 07:34 AM

Gunnar street Dog 42 X 17 .......but I'm a spinner to begin with.

Did 70 miles to the Beach on Sunday Fixed with a group of geared riders 20 MPH at 100 rpm wasn't bad....but 10 minutes in a line at 23.5 at 120 rpm was work.

Love it.

Len

surfbikeswim

10-12-2005, 07:38 AM

Just built up and waiting for rain to stop here before taking first real ride. So far only had atest spin after picking up from Kreb.

Ian

woolly

10-12-2005, 07:49 AM

Full-custom Anvil road fixed-gear by Don Ferris. 42T chainring & a Phil flip-flop hub w/ a 16 & 17 (17 gets used most). I love this bike. I've been too busy riding it to take some decent pictures for this forum & Dennis' fixedgeargallery.com. Need to do that soon.

Early-model Surly Crosscheck (blue w/ 1" threaded steerer) set up slow & comfy. Riser stem w/ moustache bars, big volume slicks (36 Avocets, IIRC), and some low gearing (39x18). This one is one the FGG site.

Serotta Colorado II w/ long dropouts sometimes serves as a fixee. But right now it's set up w/ a 46T chainring, wide ratio 8 speed casstte & one downtube friction shifter.

Used to have a Bianchi Pista, but found that I much prefer more "normal" geometry than a real track bike provides.

Lower gearing seems better for me, as I tend to carry the higher cadence over to my road bikes. My sometimes-problematic knees thank me for this.

znfdl

10-12-2005, 08:00 AM

Spectrum Steel with a 42X16/17 flip flop hub. Almost exclsuively ride the 17 tooth cog. This is a converted road bike, which I had Tom/Jeff install horizontal dropouts. The bike is a dream, as it is quite stable and climbs like a demon. Longest ride on the bike was 100+ miles.

I live on Gelding Lane in Vienna, Virginia, which means that you have to be fixed to live on my street. ;)

Argos

10-12-2005, 08:07 AM

My IF is on the way and my CIII will be here by the spring. I guess it'll be called a CDA Hardtail, but whatever.

TimB

10-12-2005, 08:22 AM

kestrel

10-12-2005, 08:23 AM

Seems like I must be doing this all wrong. I've been riding a 52X19 fixie for years. Fairly flat around here, only one hill gives me a bit of trouble, and one that I can't climb, so I avoid it while on fixie.

Len J

10-12-2005, 08:34 AM

Gunnar Street Dog (the older, cross-inspired version). I run a 42x16 fixed, flips to a 16t freewheel that gets only occasional use.

LenJ - is your Street Dog the cross version or the newer roadie version?

Roadie version....I wish it had canti's.

I also got it with the steel fork so I could mount fenders.

Len

nick0137

10-12-2005, 08:35 AM

Commuting round London, winter training and holiday riding - 48 X 18 on a Carl Strong ti frame with S&S couplers (and mudguards in the winter).
Track league racing (including riding to and from the track) - 50 X 15 on a steel Cooper frame (with a Keirin brake I can knock off the fork).
Sort of serious or indoor track racing - Merckx Race aluminium frame with 50/51/52 X 15/14/13 depending on the event.

TimB

10-12-2005, 08:35 AM

LenJ - what size do you ride? I wish my Gunnar had road calipers!

Fixed

10-12-2005, 08:36 AM

bro a russ denny single/fixed gear 44/16 cheers :beer:

Len J

10-12-2005, 09:05 AM

LenJ - what size do you ride? I wish my Gunnar had road calipers!

Stock 58.

Why do you want road calipers......they sure make it harder to mount and unmount fenders?

Len

sc53

10-12-2005, 09:35 AM

I have a mid-80's DeRosa with Chorus brakes (both front and back) and Chorus 42 chainring X Surly 16 fixed cog/17 freewheel. After riding the fixed side this weekend, I think I need to swap the 16 cog for a 17 because my legs feel heavy and tight this week. I need to spin more than mash, so I've ordered a 17. My wheels are Open Pro rims on Chris King front/Surly flipflop rear, and Conti SuperSport 700 x 25 tires. Rides strong and smooth, I really love this bike, which I got off eBay this summer with all older Chorus parts on it and vintage Weinmann/Miche wheelset.

Vancouverdave

10-12-2005, 09:36 AM

Ideor (1960's Italian frame) with 46 x 19 gear. Must have ridden it 20 whole miles last month.

flydhest

10-12-2005, 09:44 AM

Vanilla, lugged steel, 46-18, no brakes.

Samster

10-12-2005, 09:49 AM

Got my first track bike when I was 19 (now I'm 43)... yet my knees are intact.

Currently:

1. Serotta "Big Dig" 47/18

2. Bianchi "Pista Concept 2005" 46/18

tschuss!...

--sam

Peter B

10-12-2005, 09:54 AM

Surly Steamroller w/ 48-17. #862 over at the gallery (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com).

93legendti

10-12-2005, 10:04 AM

Specialized Langster, ss, 42 x 16, soon to be 42 x 15.

KevinK

10-12-2005, 10:05 AM

in the black/silver paint scheme. Campagnolo NR front brake, crankset and seatpost, Brooks Saddle, Ofmega track hubs laced 28 hole to mavic tubular rims. I run a 44/16. Used for commuting on nice days here in Eugene.

Number 1635 on fixedgeargallery.com (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/feb/ko.htm)

Kevin

Ray

10-12-2005, 10:20 AM

Mid 80s Bianchi Limited frame with 40x17 (sometimes 16), one front brake, bullhorn bar (drops clipped and flipped), Koobi saddle, and tires vary by season. I've been riding this beast since '98 and it's #3 in the Fixed Gear Gallery. I don't think I've spent more than $250 on this bike during its entire life.

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/raysachs.htm

Currently without the ugly yellow saddle and moustache bars.

-Ray

djg

10-12-2005, 10:25 AM

Bought a LeMond Fillmore in an early/pre season sale this past spring. I've been surprised by how much of my time I've ended up on that bike--pleasantly surprised by how much I like riding fixed and by how much I like the way that particular LeMond rides. Gearing is 44 x 16 on the fixed side of a fixed/free flip/flop, and that's really the only side I use.

coylifut

10-12-2005, 10:29 AM

1980 Trek with Columbus SL tubes. My first real bike bought when I was a junior in High School. It was ordered for me by Vancouverdave back in the day. Currently, it's set up with a drop bar for winter training. I change the rear cog between a 18 ,17 16 and the front is a 42. I live atop a 2 mile 8% hill.

spiderman

10-12-2005, 10:32 AM

but must confess
i'm taking steps to remedy the problem.
i took the plunge and bought the frame in question
the infamous 55 cm colorado III.
the frame is being shipped out today.
tell me i shouldn't feel guilty about it...
i'm planning on building it up myself.
...i'm looking at fixed components from peter jon white...
fixed crank, bottom bracket and wheelset...
considering all purpose gear on one side
and a climbing gear for off road on the other.
and staying away from the freewheel option.
i like the way the handlebars on a time trial bike felt
with the integrated brake system...
but do i really need brakes with this kind of set-up??
i'm also pretty sure studded 28's will work with the current frame/fork...
i'll soon see and then be able to answer the roll call for real!

alembical

10-12-2005, 10:45 AM

Most of my riding now is actually done on my fixed gear. An old Austro-Daimler, with fenders, rear rack, lights, and 2! brakes (I just like the hand placement and see no reason to remove the rear caliper ...as I would have to redo the fender attachement... although I don't use it much). 42 x 16 for hillish Portland.

Alembical

Marron

10-12-2005, 11:16 AM

Merckx Corsa Extra 44 X 16.

ShockTreatment

10-12-2005, 11:19 AM

Early '60s Rickert (Germany) with fenders for daily commuting 46x18 gear
1987 Tommaso SL for training 44x17 gear

tbushnel

10-12-2005, 11:20 AM

Lugged steel front brake 47 x 18. :banana:

Pedro72

10-12-2005, 11:21 AM

New '05 Soma Rush. 44x16 :cool:

Samster

10-12-2005, 11:25 AM

... and staying away from the freewheel option.
i like the way the handlebars on a time trial bike felt
with the integrated brake system...
but do i really need brakes with this kind of set-up??

uh... yes. You want to have a front brake just in case, especially as you first adapt to the setup.

You can take the brake off later as the comfort index rises, riding style adjusts, and the proper leg muscles develop. Until then, better safe than sorry.

A back brake is unnecessary, IMO.

--sam

bikerT

10-12-2005, 11:25 AM

I ride my fixie a lot, maybe 2500 miles a year.
39x17 (lots of climbing) brakes front and rear

jasflyfisher

10-12-2005, 11:57 AM

I've got a 54cm Surly Cross Check in dark green metallic. 42x16 fixed/42x16 free on Suzue flipflop hub/MA-3 rear courtesy of Harris Cyclery and 105/MA-3 front. Shod with Schwalbe Marathons in 700x35.

Regrettably it's not ridden nearly enough - hoping to fenderize this fall to allow for more time this winter (I think it's going to be a wet one).

John

TimB

10-12-2005, 12:02 PM

LenJ

Must admit I never ride with fenders. I usually don't ride in the wet, and if I get caught in the rain - what the heck, I get wet, then go home and take a shower and get wetter. I just find canti brakes a pain in the a##.

I got the Gunnar for cheap at a LBS. I actually contacted Richard Schwinn before I bought the frame and asked about a bike with a more road-standard geometry and build - and he offered to build it at their custom price (about the same then as a Waterford, maybe $100 less.) So it sort of cheesed me when the NEXT year the model was changed to be based on the Roadie model instead of the Crosshairs.

Len J

10-12-2005, 12:16 PM

I wanted a bad weather bike. One I wasn't afraid to take out in any weather or on any roads, even ones right after it rains when they are still wet. I ride the fixie all winter.

I have the road geometry with the long reach brakes.

I've been riding it for about 3 years now and am about to order a custom fixie. I'll be selling this frame and fork in the spring.

Why are the canti's a pain?

Len

Ti Designs

10-12-2005, 01:02 PM

My real track bike is a Peter Mooney custom. For road use I run a Campy Delta brake on the front, but it doesn't see too much road use - it's a track bike. Gearing gets changed as needed.

My winter bike is a Surley Steamroller with wide cross tires. I'm running a 42x18 with the switch to 19 and then 20 as the winter progresses. Got Spin?

My commuting bike is an old Raleigh 3-speed converted to fixed. I didn't spend a dime on the bike and I wish it would get stolen, but it just keeps returning to me. I call it the drunk bike because it rides like you're drunk when you're not.

I also have turn of the century BSA "stayer" bike the reverse fork and two different sized wooden wheels. I still can't belive how fast they got those things going...

Dekonick

10-12-2005, 03:45 PM

[QUOTE=spiderman]but must confess
i'm taking steps to remedy the problem.
i took the plunge and bought the frame in question
the infamous 55 cm colorado III.

I missed the final outcome - how much did it actually fetch? I hope you got a killer bargain.

My fixie is presently a Cross-check with front + rear brakes on a cheapo track hub with a 36 spoke MA2 rim - presently using a 39x14 (am I the only wimp here?) and love it. I love it so much I am moving all the fixed gear 'ponents to a '90's Eddy Merckx Ti with horizontal dropouts. (bought the frame here! WOOT! thanks!!)

I think I am going to get a 16t as well as I would like to spin more - with the 39x14 the hills around my house hurt my knee's so I have to drive out to ride. Perhaps the 16 may be enough of a jump... (coming home will be interesting... I wonder how fast Ill have to spin...) :banana: :) :rolleyes: :p

SPOKE

10-12-2005, 04:42 PM

i mean "FIXED": 2004 Fuji Track Pro.

waiting for e-Richie to build me one of his track bikes (or just another road bike)

vandeda

10-12-2005, 05:29 PM

I ride an '88 Centurion Le Mans converted to fixed gear. It's my daily commuter and I ride everywhere on it. I absolutely love it ... love the simplicity, ease of maintenance, and there is just something about the fixed gear that's magical. It's my ride of choice, whether the ride is my 4 mile round trip to work & back home ... or 70 miles of commuting here & there on a given day.

And soon I'll have my trailer, which will increase my flexibility in commuting :D

Gearing is 46x16

May pick up a Surly Steamroller before next spring ... that bike will be for the days when I don't need my pannier bags and/or trailer.

Dan

Rapid Tourist

10-12-2005, 06:25 PM

Oswald cyclocross frame converted to fixed gear, lugged of course, 42-17 which is about ideal for where I ride, two brakes because braking is key. LIVE FIXED. :cool:

IXXI

10-12-2005, 06:48 PM

2003 Vanilla road bike, fixed, lugged, 43x17 on Phil Wood hubs. I run 2 brakes front and rear.

May turn a fine old Tesch into a fixed commuter too, but that project is still well-buried in its box.

Ah...but that Vanilla is fine.

NicaDog

10-12-2005, 07:04 PM

CSI -

Velocity Fusion rims with a White ENO flip flop

39 x 16 (fixed) 17 (single)

Nitto Moustache bars
Brooks B-17 - carmel colored

Looking to put on some leather bar tape.

2 brakes - hey it's hilly around here!

PK9

10-12-2005, 07:46 PM

Solo Velo, steel fixie road trainer, 48 x 18 and two brakes because you never know when someone will pull out in front of you (I only use them for emergency stopping though).

spiderman

10-12-2005, 08:27 PM

[QUOTE=spiderman]but must confess
i'm taking steps to remedy the problem.
i took the plunge and bought the frame in question
the infamous 55 cm colorado III.

I missed the final outcome - how much did it actually fetch? I hope you got a killer bargain.

not as good a deal at the first time around,
and definitely more than $1...
...the bike's being shipped today.
this whole fixed set-up componentry is a mystery to me.
it seems to make the most sense
to put together the things you like most in riding in one bike.
...but maybe that's too simplistic.
the week i rode my lbs owner's time trial bike
i loved the bullhorn handlebars and integrated brake levers...
...so i'm thinking about putting them on my fixed gear cross commuter...
or is that too stupid for words??
...ah, but now i'm writing in the wrong thread again.
sorry!

Dekonick

10-12-2005, 09:41 PM

you liked my $1 bid?

I figured if I won he would cancel the deal anyway :rolleyes: glad you ended up with a nice frame!

I didn't bid the second go after all of the negative vibes - :no:

as far as fixed components, I am trying to decide what to go with now. I don't like my Poco's on my present rig as there is nowhere to rest (no hoods; I have cross levers) - might try it with standard levers or use a 44cm Nashbar bullhorn I have - just don't have any brakes for it - I figure if I like the bullhorn I can then wrap the bar and add TT brakes - the bullhorn is looking better every day.

moustache report? Anyone? what about those LeMond bars; cant seem to find them anywhere...but they look like they have lots of positions to rest...

Brian Smith

10-12-2005, 09:55 PM

I'm having fun on mine. I've used the wider Nitto bars for a total of maybe 800 hours, I like 'em with non-aero brake levers, with no levers, with 287V levers, and with no levers, everything I've tried worked, and they look stylish. Recently I've installed a set of the wide cheap Nashbars. They don't look very stylish, the bends are uglier, but MAN those things are wide! I measure about 580 outside to outside. For my use that's good. I was able to take the brake off and leave my 42/15 gear on and still be confident that I can stop. Backpedal braking was that much more effective feeling. They have more drop than the Nittos as well, which makes my commute more racy feeling. Wouldn't want to courrie on them all day without raising 'em, and they're heavyish, but they are quite rigid and have no center sleeve to possibly one day creak or free itself from the underlying bar. Overall, I think the 'stache setups are pretty good for round towning and the kind of offroad stuff you tend to try on a 700x38.

GoJavs

10-12-2005, 10:07 PM

just not the way my wife was hoping.... ;)

Eh...back to the bikes:

1. My SS is a 1960s Falcon. This bike's been in the GoJavs family tree the longest, so it's actually enjoying a quiet retirement up on the second floor of rack #1.

2. My new Casati track frame. This will be fixed. Consequences be damned. I hope to have it out on the road in the next few weeks. Heck, maybe I'll hit the Brian Piccolo velodrome with it too! :banana:

spiderman

10-12-2005, 10:27 PM

you liked my $1 bid?

I figured if I won he would cancel the deal anyway :rolleyes: glad you ended up with a nice frame!

I didn't bid the second go after all of the negative vibes - ...

winning the bid on the frame
and then just sending it to you...
...i think i'm going to have to get my own fix instead!

Too Tall

10-13-2005, 07:06 AM

GoJavs - nice bikes...is your garage door broke?
Spidermahn - Do it because it is different, aero or fun but not because it is more comfortable. Bullhorns give less options. I've used my fixed for commuting with both bullhorns and road bars....it's pretty much a fashion decision for me. Bars are so easy to change...I just leave a brake lever on both.

1. Custom Seven Axiom Track (ti)
road - 50 X 19, 16
track - 52X14 (200), 52X15 (sprint), 50X15 (points) or 51X15
2. Hetchins
road - 50 X 19

Front brake on the road of course :rolleyes:

stackie

10-13-2005, 03:11 PM

Vanilla, lugged. 46 X 17. True love.

Jon

GoJavs

10-13-2005, 07:33 PM

Here's the obligatory pic of the garage door (with a bike in front....)! That's one of my RB1s that's off to a new home this weekend.

[QUOTE=Too Tall]GoJavs - nice bikes...is your garage door broke?

Dekonick

10-13-2005, 07:52 PM

Just replaced Poco's with the bullhorn; hope to ride it Saturday if the weather cooperates (my shoes are still wet from last weekend...good thing I have a second pair)

Desibhai

10-13-2005, 09:40 PM

Sachs, 42x16

DRZRM

10-13-2005, 10:37 PM

I just bought a 59 Bianchi Pista 48-16 from Harris Cyclery, I'll pick it up tomorrow once it's built. I can't wait!! :beer: Though when a Kogswell 58 rolls around someplace, I'll probably upgrade...or better yet, add on.

Thanks for the advice from my other question about fixed gear bikes.

robotbuilder

08-27-2009, 10:14 AM

Peep my new whip!
(A coveted Serotta Big Dig built specifically to rep Boston at CMWC Tokyo.)

- Robot

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vlQY6djBedM/SojbKiNj76I/AAAAAAAAGtM/8fKZcolpNUs/s800/IMG_1357.JPG (http://picasaweb.google.com/joshua.robot/BigDig?feat=directlink)

robotbuilder

08-27-2009, 10:19 AM

Aww hell, as long as I'm at it:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vlQY6djBedM/Sd6rR-vc5iI/AAAAAAAAFc0/0HSCEI0mvhM/s800/IMG_0641.JPG (http://picasaweb.google.com/joshua.robot/MadMaxx?feat=directlink)

robotbuilder

08-27-2009, 10:21 AM

I can't help myself!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vlQY6djBedM/R51DLKcMS7I/AAAAAAAABF4/82Gtr7D47NU/s800/Track%20Star4.jpg (http://picasaweb.google.com/joshua.robot/TrackStar?feat=directlink)

spamjoshua

08-27-2009, 12:18 PM

48x19

My CRL Converted (http://serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63068)

jtferraro

08-27-2009, 12:47 PM

I have a Milwaukee (Waterford) Orange One, 48x18. My first fixie was a 2004 Fuji Track (42x16) that I purchased during the fall of 2003.

jvp

08-27-2009, 01:20 PM

'76 fuji track, commuter:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/jvpro/bike-1.jpg

~83 bianchi track, cafe' bike:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/jvpro/bianchi008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/jvpro/bianchi003.jpg

'06 raleigh, fast track:
http://trianglecycling.com/picture.php?albumid=90&pictureid=658

FierteTi52

08-27-2009, 04:26 PM

I don't post too often these days but still hang out. Here is my Raleigh Fixie conversion I have been riding this year. The bike really rides nice!

sg8357

08-27-2009, 04:36 PM

1970 something Crescent, looks like a PX-10.
Nervex lugs, untouched by a file.

42x17 with a 16 for the flat way home.
Brakes front and rear, brake hoods are good for climbing,
so might as well have a rear brake.

Hard Fit

08-27-2009, 08:42 PM

Bianchi Limited, 48? x 17?
outfitted with fenders for winter, rainy weather. the commuter bike where if they steal it, i don't care.

bironi

08-27-2009, 11:55 PM

I have a summer fixed and winter fixed. Summer is ~90 DeRosa, Winter is 1975 Medici Pro Strada. Only have a pic of the Medici. Summer is 68 gear inches, Winter is 70.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=52513&stc=1

rosss

08-28-2009, 06:57 AM

48x19 for me

Oirad

08-28-2009, 03:27 PM

Orange A.N.T. 26" wheel, 38x16 (put the 19 on for D2R2);

Clear coated A.N.T. 700c wheel, 44x17;

Wicked Fat Chance (conversion), 36x16.

-- Oirad

MerckxMad

08-28-2009, 06:01 PM

Kona Paddy Wagon 48x16 fixedrolling on Conti 28's.

Ti Designs

08-28-2009, 08:25 PM

Winter fixed gear: Surley Steam Roller, 44x18 in September, 44x20 by January - and I still go for town line sprints!

Track bike: Peter Mooney custom, the gear on the track depends on who else is there and the tactics of the race.

Funny story 'bout fixed gears. There's a shop that just opened around the corner from me - it's all about the messenger types. They gave me **** about the brake on my track bike as well as wearing a helmet. Anyway there are a lot of cool fixed gear riders around now with lots of ink, wearing odd facial hair and cargo pants. I got on the wheel of one of them heading for home last week. At first he tried to drop me, that didn't work so well for him. Then he tried the stutter step where he would pedal a half dozen strokes, then lock the back wheel, then pedal another half dozen strokes... Well, after two blocks of this I decided to let him know I was still there, so when he locked his legs I tapped his back wheel. He got all pissed off and yelled "I'm on a fixed gear, do you even know what that means?!?!" I said "Yeh, there's a 75% chance you're an asshole".

northbend

08-28-2009, 08:31 PM

I started riding fixed in the spring and I like it alot. 42x16

old_school

08-28-2009, 09:42 PM

One bike, one gear these days: Igleheart steel with brakes and fenders, 46x17, I think.

RudAwkning

08-28-2009, 10:23 PM

Decided to go and do something stupid yesterday. Was grouchy from work and felt I needed a little bloodletting to shed my misanthropic mood, so I rolled out on my fixed gear (50x19) and climbed a local hill called Claremont Ave. It's just under 2 miles and rises nearly 1000 feet. Sections are as steep as 15% with an overall average grade of 9%. I left all of my anger and frustrations (as well as a bucket of sweat) on that hill. What better form of cartharsis than a grueling fixie climb :D

nahtnoj

08-28-2009, 10:40 PM

Funny story 'bout fixed gears. There's a shop that just opened around the corner from me - it's all about the messenger types. They gave me **** about the brake on my track bike as well as wearing a helmet. Anyway there are a lot of cool fixed gear riders around now with lots of ink, wearing odd facial hair and cargo pants. I got on the wheel of one of them heading for home last week. At first he tried to drop me, that didn't work so well for him. Then he tried the stutter step where he would pedal a half dozen strokes, then lock the back wheel, then pedal another half dozen strokes... Well, after two blocks of this I decided to let him know I was still there, so when he locked his legs I tapped his back wheel. He got all pissed off and yelled "I'm on a fixed gear, do you even know what that means?!?!" I said "Yeh, there's a 75% chance you're an asshole".

LOL, great comment.

If I hadn't been wearing a helmet when I got tossed from my fixie in June I'd probably be in rehab trying to regain function following massive brain injuries. But yeah, its all about looking cool.

FierteTi52

08-28-2009, 11:38 PM

Rubeboy

08-28-2009, 11:54 PM

Decided to go and do something stupid yesterday. ...Claremont Ave. .... 15%

Really!?
50x19!?
That is the only hill in the bay are that has made me stop mid-ride to catch my breath - and that was on a compact on a hot day - not today though.
Perhaps our paths will cross at Monatno sometime soon.

Me, I have my fix set up with a 42x16. And I would not even attempt any of the hills up to skyline/grizzly on it, even in the foulest of moods

RudAwkning

08-29-2009, 08:20 AM

Really!?
50x19!?
That is the only hill in the bay are that has made me stop mid-ride to catch my breath - and that was on a compact on a hot day - not today though.
Perhaps our paths will cross at Monatno sometime soon.

Me, I have my fix set up with a 42x16. And I would not even attempt any of the hills up to skyline/grizzly on it, even in the foulest of moods

I'm over at Montano Velo quite a bit. Jason Montano and I crewed the Furnace Creek 508 for a friend of ours last year and I know Jeff, Stevie, Pops, Chip, et al quite well. Do you roll the Sunday morning Montano ride? Perhaps I'll see you there. What bike(s) do you ride? I'll keep an eye peeled.

Claremont wasn't easy. I had to stop twice before the big switchback 2/3 the way up. Took that sucker wide too. After that it's usually a cake walk to the top but my heart and lungs were working so hard by that point that I had to stop 3 more times after that. I think I may have some bruised ribs from my heart punching my ribcage so damn hard.

I'll probably try it again in a week. Would like to make it up without having to stop. Now that I've felt the hill out, I'll know how to pace myself and where to ease up. If anything, it'll be good training for Death Vally Fall Double (#3 for my fixed gear Triple Crown).