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Dizzy28 wrote:V2NR 3.0 wrote:WTF I reading here - all yuh men is horse. 12 miles a day ! Jesus pieces. That’s like San Juan to Chaguanas
You eh see Vexx Dog stats?? - 60kms. That's Port of Spain to San Do and on hills none the less.
ismithx wrote:keep at it, in a few months you'll be there... also make sure and lube your chain every... 50km or so... it does help a lot. make sure your tyre pressure is as high as possible. these things will make sure you can move fast and without unnecessary effort
ismithx wrote:drop handles on a roadbike plus the higher gearing will allow you to get a more aerodynamic position and pedal faster.... you still gonna have to deal with wind
30hz wrote:e.d.
I saw you today, headed south on the st helena bypass. i recognized the bike from your uploads, my 29er have the same paint. try to invest in a helmet nah.
EFFECTIC DESIGNS wrote:30hz wrote:e.d.
I saw you today, headed south on the st helena bypass. i recognized the bike from your uploads, my 29er have the same paint. try to invest in a helmet nah.
Yeah that was me was coming back home from my 15 mile ride I went Caura. Never really thought about a helmet before to be honest, but seeing as my friend died with a head injury just last week I feel is bess I really invest in a helmet.
And yeah I love that Satin / Matte Paint finish a lot more than gloss
EFFECTIC DESIGNS wrote:ismithx wrote:drop handles on a roadbike plus the higher gearing will allow you to get a more aerodynamic position and pedal faster.... you still gonna have to deal with wind
So you saying the wind will ALWAYS be a MAJOR issue no matter what bike you buy?
Except a motorbike that is.
VexXx Dogg wrote:ED, you riding without helmet?
nah dawg, spend that couple hundred asap. A little tumble could be bad, and something is better than nothing!
If still using the MTB tyres, think about changing to Cityslick tyres to reduce your rolling resistance.ismithx wrote:EFFECTIC DESIGNS wrote:ismithx wrote:drop handles on a roadbike plus the higher gearing will allow you to get a more aerodynamic position and pedal faster.... you still gonna have to deal with wind
So you saying the wind will ALWAYS be a MAJOR issue no matter what bike you buy?
Except a motorbike that is.
Yep, because a bike doesn't have much material to make it unaerodynamic, but your body presents a target for wind to push against. Now if you get a motorbike it's the same problem all again with the different styles and positions, but this time it's because of air resistance and not wind. Being a motorized vehicle though, the problem won't be as pronounced there.
VexXx Dogg wrote:I'm an amateur eh. just over 1 year on the saddle.
My average speed is slower because I'm on a MTB, so it averages out to about 20km/h when I'm on hilly terrain. Bike has decent gearing for road tho, so I'm glad.
Them kitted fellas with road bike does move with pace! I barely have gear.
I ride with a long sleeve cotton tee ( beats sunburn) and a normal shorts and sneakers
helmet for safety, and gloves for comfort.
My longest ride to date was 70km.
If I could make it up to 100, I could try the coast to coast ride from Waterloo to Manzan, but I'll need a ride home lolol
De Dragon wrote:VexXx Dogg wrote:I'm an amateur eh. just over 1 year on the saddle.
My average speed is slower because I'm on a MTB, so it averages out to about 20km/h when I'm on hilly terrain. Bike has decent gearing for road tho, so I'm glad.
Them kitted fellas with road bike does move with pace! I barely have gear.
I ride with a long sleeve cotton tee ( beats sunburn) and a normal shorts and sneakers
helmet for safety, and gloves for comfort.
My longest ride to date was 70km.
If I could make it up to 100, I could try the coast to coast ride from Waterloo to Manzan, but I'll need a ride home lolol
Vexx, you seem to be from my general area judging by your ride paths, let's do a ride sometime soon nah?
VexXx Dogg wrote:De Dragon wrote:VexXx Dogg wrote:I'm an amateur eh. just over 1 year on the saddle.
My average speed is slower because I'm on a MTB, so it averages out to about 20km/h when I'm on hilly terrain. Bike has decent gearing for road tho, so I'm glad.
Them kitted fellas with road bike does move with pace! I barely have gear.
I ride with a long sleeve cotton tee ( beats sunburn) and a normal shorts and sneakers
helmet for safety, and gloves for comfort.
My longest ride to date was 70km.
If I could make it up to 100, I could try the coast to coast ride from Waterloo to Manzan, but I'll need a ride home lolol
Vexx, you seem to be from my general area judging by your ride paths, let's do a ride sometime soon nah?
wah side you from?
no biggie, could fall in from any point. I know the ride good enough to estimate what time I reaching any area on my route
When y'all moving PM me.... Ain't mind giving up the trails for a lil long rideDe Dragon wrote:VexXx Dogg wrote:De Dragon wrote:VexXx Dogg wrote:I'm an amateur eh. just over 1 year on the saddle.
My average speed is slower because I'm on a MTB, so it averages out to about 20km/h when I'm on hilly terrain. Bike has decent gearing for road tho, so I'm glad.
Them kitted fellas with road bike does move with pace! I barely have gear.
I ride with a long sleeve cotton tee ( beats sunburn) and a normal shorts and sneakers
helmet for safety, and gloves for comfort.
My longest ride to date was 70km.
If I could make it up to 100, I could try the coast to coast ride from Waterloo to Manzan, but I'll need a ride home lolol
Vexx, you seem to be from my general area judging by your ride paths, let's do a ride sometime soon nah?
wah side you from?
no biggie, could fall in from any point. I know the ride good enough to estimate what time I reaching any area on my route
I could meet you somewhere close to Preysal flyover. Just give me a couple weeks to get the bike re-tuned (didn't ride for a few weeks) and the rear tyre replaced, and to get in a few rides to get back that 36 mile condition
VexXx Dogg wrote:I on the road Sunday if anyone wanna link. I usually pass Preysal high school about 7ish if anyone wants to fall in. Route takes us to Brasso junction, then down the caparo road, with options to take the Freeport route or the carlsen field route. Home is Waterloo for me eh
If y'all want to end back up where we met, we could pass thru the Freeport road, then take the chickland road back to Preysal. Slight climbs
VexXx Dogg wrote:50-60k ish
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