[DanielCox]

Never listen to music on a bike.
I have been thinking about it when doing time trials though - I could do with something to zone me out and I'm reckless during a TT anyway so I might as well.

 

[DeusEx]

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Originally Posted by XxATOLxX /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would listen on an enclosed pathway like a MUP, but personally I wouldn't listen to headphones while in an area with traffic.

Yeah, I meant in the wilderness (not exactly, but you guys know what I mean)...I'm starting to like my IEMs more though...

What bike do you have, Daniel? TT? Cervelos are really nice...but I'd rather get a car than save up for one...

 

[DeusEx]

Oh yes, anyone recommend a good pedometer/computer? I'm looking for something under $30.

 

[oldskoolboarder]

You have one already, it's your iPhone 3GS. I've personally tried Trailguru and MotionX. I like Trailguru because the online views are much better that just standard Google maps.

I've used my Polar 625x to track distance, pace (running), and speed. But it's nice to just use my iPhone and track workouts. Plus, you can just use the speaker to play music while your tracking your distance. I don't use it as a speedometer when I ride, but you could w/ an iPhone handlebar mount. Just don't bail, that'd be an $$ crash...

 

[XxATOLxX]

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Originally Posted by DeusEx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh yes, anyone recommend a good pedometer/computer? I'm looking for something under $30.

At $30, you're not really gonna get a really fancy computer. I use a basic $10 Schwinn bike computer from Wal-Mart. It has basic functions like speed, avg speed, dist, and time.

Bump that budget to $40 though and you can get a Cateye CC-RD200 on Amazon that has a cadence sensor.

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You have one already, it's your iPhone 3GS. I've personally tried Trailguru and MotionX. I like Trailguru because the online views are much better that just standard Google maps.

I tried the Trailguru app and it seems to have a pretty good interface. I seem to have a problem getting it to lock onto a GPS signal though, how long does it take yours to initiate?

 

[oldskoolboarder]

My 3G takes less than 30 seconds to lock. Pretty much I start it running, the text is in yellow, then I get on the road. I usually don't look at it but when I do, the text is green.

Bear in mind that I do the lock in my driveway which has pretty open sky. If you have tree cover, that might be the problem.

 

[mrwinick]

For my birthday I bought a Trek Pilot 2.1 Shimano 105 and ultegra components. Great price because Trek discontinued the Pilot series two years ago. (more upright geometry/more comfortable) Still need to take it in for a fitting--can't seem to get comfortable enough on the saddle even though I've put over 500 miles on it after switching to a Terry fly tri.

 

[iriverdude]

Take a photo of yourself on the bike from exactly side on, with your feet in the pedal, with crank at six o clock and 3 o clock. That way get a idea if you're too low and the reach to the bars. How tall are you, what is your inseam and what size is the bike? Also is the seat level? Not to forward or back?

 

[19lexicon78]

well,
i finally bought a mx-leader got c-record 1994. have to wait a couple of days.
i'm happy now, my journey is over. unless i see a classic italian for $$.

can't wait to ride this bike.

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

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Originally Posted by XxATOLxX /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yep, runs on Tiagra stuff. Its not bad, but just a PITA to tune the triple since it has a tendency to chain rub on certain gear combos. I do find myself wishing I had a compact double at times though, since 3 rings is occasionally difficult to manage. By the way, do you guys know of a bike route mapping program that shows elevation changes? I can't seem to do it on Google maps.

ridewithgps.com does amazing stuff with elevation changes

 

[DanielCox]

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Originally Posted by DeusEx /img/forum/go_quote.gif What bike do you have, Daniel? TT? Cervelos are really nice...but I'd rather get a car than save up for one...

I have a Focus Cayo and a Specialized Allez (out of commision for now). I'm looking to get started in cyclocross but I don't have enough money yet.
A TT = time trial.
Cervelo's are nice bikes indeed - very light and stiff and quite nice to ride but not for everyone - in my experience they're like a fighter jet - they feel really unstable but go so fast.

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

how do people feel about BB30 for a new BB standard. Seems all 2010 Cannondales will use BB30.

 

[jazznap]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanielCox /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cervelo's are nice bikes indeed - very light and stiff and quite nice to ride but not for everyone - in my experience they're like a fighter jet - they feel really unstable but go so fast.

My Cervelo R3SL is stable as a rock. More stable at speed than my Merlin.

 

[DanielCox]

That is just my ride impression (on a bike somewhat big for me) - a cervelo compared to a Cannondale and the Cannondale felt more stable, like an mtb. The Cervelo felt more alive.

I like BB30 - I hope it's used on everything, it's stiffer and it's an open standard which I like.

 

[csommers]

Been having a blast with my new 2010 Yeti 575