Any Cycling fans here?

Nice Madone Ron. Trek definitely has the carbon thing down! Some areas of their carbon bldg. are off limits to just about everyone. Top Secret stuff!!!

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socfan12 said:
Doug, 29 is the way to go. If I got a new MTB now, I'd get a 29'er. Sharp looking Niner. Hardtail - that's hardcore!
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Allen, I agree with the 29'er size. I don't think I'll ever go back to 26" wheels. Not only a hardtail, but rigid too!!! I bought this after riding a Klein Palomino full-suspension bike for a few years. I got so sick of the bearings/bushings loosening up and having to replace them that I decided to do away with all suspension. It's worked out pretty good for this old guy but I use large volume tires so I can run lower tire pressure to give me a little cush! ;)
 
socfan12 said:
How much does she weigh?
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The Niner is 22.4 lbs. I'm 6'2" so the frame is size large. I also use big tires so I'm guessing with smaller tires I could have it about a pound lighter. I happy with where it's at right now. There's a fine line between ultra-light and durable. At this point in my life I prefer riding out instead of walking back to the trailhead with something broken! :)

My son and I did some riding out in Oregon and when we packed up the bikes our guide couldn't believe how light it was. Of course most of the bikes were full-suspension bikes. It worked out great for the trails out there too. (Now if I lived out there I would also have a nice FS bike as well...;)) If you guys want some great trail riding Oregon has some of the best I've ever ridden.
 
Allen, it's a 2011 5.2, same layup as the higher end versions, but the first year this model's frame was not made in the US (too bad).

If you live not too far we can trade-off riding/listening in our respective 'hoods, that would be a blast.
 
Ah, forgot you are in CT (vs. NY where we met). Makes it more difficult but not impossible.;)
 
dlb2 said:
The Niner is 22.4 lbs. I'm 6'2" so the frame is size large. I also use big tires so I'm guessing with smaller tires I could have it about a pound lighter. I happy with where it's at right now. There's a fine line between ultra-light and durable. At this point in my life I prefer riding out instead of walking back to the trailhead with something broken! :)

My son and I did some riding out in Oregon and when we packed up the bikes our guide couldn't believe how light it was. Of course most of the bikes were full-suspension bikes. It worked out great for the trails out there too. (Now if I lived out there I would also have a nice FS bike as well...;)) If you guys want some great trail riding Oregon has some of the best I've ever ridden.
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That's pretty damn light, especially for a large bike! How technical do you go?
 
socfan12 said:
That's pretty damn light, especially for a large bike! How technical do you go?
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We don't have much here in Michigan in terms of really technical stuff. It's mostly nice rolling hills that allow you to get a good flow going. Yes there are some climbs and downhill sections but pretty tame compared to out west. There are things like log piles and some boardwalks but I'm not doing whoop-de-doos, tabletops or 10 foot drops! I still like tearing it up but that old man part of me is always aware of what might happen if I land something wrong. It takes a whole lot longer to recover then it use to!

I'm fortunate to live right in the middle of about 5 different trails and when I go up to our summer place a section of the North Country Trail is about a 40 min. drive. So I have lots of options to keep make happy. We have a dedicated group of riders that enjoy building/maintaining trails as much as riding them. It makes a huge difference when you're seen as an asset to the community instead of someone that just destroys the great outdoors on our bikes. (Which, unfortunately is still a huge misconception.)

mdkim said:
Sweet ride Doug!
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Thanks Michael. It's been a great bike.
 
Rodie and CX rider here, do occasional races moreso to test my limit than to win anything. Love cross for the late fall racing, nothing better than racing in a muddy environment in 40 degrees F with a jersey, undergarment and being hot like on a hot summers day while your heart is racing at 90-95% of max. Only target I have; no heart attacks, DNF nor DFL! Have a race in two weeks, a TT and road race, the butterflies are starting to churn in my stomach.:panic: Will upload pictures of my bikes when I have a few minutes. Dan
 
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The Venge is the road setup. The Shiv is the Tri bike. Half Iron Man in two weeks and IM Wisconsin in the fall. Great to see some riders on this cool forum.
 
Good luck with the race, Dan!

What's DNF and DFL?

Would love to see pics of your ride.
 
socfan12 said:
Wow, gorgeous, Etunes! Whose rims are those on the Venge?

That's some serious cycling gear you have there! Beautiful!
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Thx!

The Rims on the Venge are ENVE 65 MM Carbon Clinchers. Light comfortable and fast!

Something special about being on a bike very similar for me to my set up . I acquired a love for both when i was young and they bring me back . They instill a feeling of freedom and although technical or mechanical in nature when done right transcend to art.
 
RedSectorA said:
Rodie and CX rider here, do occasional races moreso to test my limit than to win anything. Love cross for the late fall racing, nothing better than racing in a muddy environment in 40 degrees F with a jersey, undergarment and being hot like on a hot summers day while your heart is racing at 90-95% of max. Only target I have; no heart attacks, DNF nor DFL! Have a race in two weeks, a TT and road race, the butterflies are starting to churn in my stomach.:panic: Will upload pictures of my bikes when I have a few minutes. Dan
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CX is the best! 45 minutes of full out max heart rate trying to stay upright on basically a road bike though sand, mud, snow, etc...

Good luck with your upcoming race.
 
Beautiful weaponery you have there Etunes, both the Venge and Shiv are pretty rare (and expensive) machine, notwithstanding the wheels and electronic derailleurs. You have Campy's EPS and Shimano's DI2 if I'm not mistaken, which one do you like the best? Sweet wheels by the way, would be curious to try the Enve, earing good things of them. Dan
 
RedSectorA said:
Beautiful weaponery you have there Etunes, both the Venge and Shiv are pretty rare (and expensive) machine, notwithstanding the wheels and electronic derailleurs. You have Campy's EPS and Shimano's DI2 if I'm not mistaken, which one do you like the best? Sweet wheels by the way, would be curious to try the Enve, earing good things of them. Dan
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+1 I've been a big ZIPP fan myself but hear good things about the Enve wheels. Seeing that you have both, how do they compare?
 
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