A new addition to the bicycling stable

[bccap]

I spent $140 for a saddle forty years ago.... I still have the saddle and it's on my mountain bike ....

[exdirtbiker]

DSC03801.jpgI spent $80 for a super-nice saddle 15 yr ago. Used it twice. Painfull after 20 miles.
Got a big mushy saddle on a used bike, free, and I rode from Pittsburg to DC on it twice... without a hiccup. It's now on my Tri Bike. ( Yes, it looks goofy)
What works for you may not... will probably not... work for me. or Him. Or her.
"There is an ass for every seat, and a seat for every ass".

[GS1150Pilot]

Squishy saddles are definitely not my cuppa, but a well made saddle is worth its weight in gold after 10-20 miles.

[Jedz123]

Squishy saddles are definitely not my cuppa, but a well made saddle is worth its weight in gold after 10-20 miles.

My seat is ok on the FLX... IF I could just get some good weather that's not cold or snow I'd be happy...
I have to get an indoor trainer for my bike... I just keep procrastinating for I'm using the spin machines at work and those seats make my legs hurt after an hour or so (20-25 miles indicated). If I can keep pace for a couple of hours on the trainer I think I'll know how my saddle is for my new bike...

I'm recovering from the Flu (knocked me on my ass this past Thursday) and I haven't trained since Wednesday. Planing to do an hour on the spin today after work, been too long since working out... I'm on week 4 for my training. Pretty impressed with how I've come around. This is training from Couch to 30 miles.

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/beginners-cycling-plan-training-guide?fbclid=IwAR3Ir39Om85lsZFJAD9oXjiKW1AXJPXyAayUf2qFjYQNtRVu33uskoshFCQ

So guys what do you use for bicycling gear? Shoes, Helmet, jerseys whatever... I need to get some new equipment for riding this summer. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I have bike underwear... It's my secret for long ride in the MC saddle

[GS1150Pilot]

Cool question, Jedz.

As a predominantly fat bike and BMX rider, I ride flats and have a couple of pairs of shoes (Vans and Five Ten). For shorts, I wear baggies with Nashbar chamois under them. Current helmet is a Schwinn Thrasher, and gloves are Fox Rangers.

[B.C.G.S.]

A couple of you seem to know quite a bit , so here's my questions... why don't mtn bikes use upside down forks? and only a few use two triple clamps?

[GS1150Pilot]

If I recall correctly, the main issue with inverted forks in bicycles is stiffness. I imagine that with thru axles, the possibility is becoming more attainable. As for triples, they add weight as they add structure, so you see them on DH bikes but not so much CC rides.

[Nessism]

A couple of you seem to know quite a bit , so here's my questions... why don't mtn bikes use upside down forks? and only a few use two triple clamps?

Heavy duty "downhill" mountain bikes typically use two triple clamps for the (long travel) front fork, and rear suspension as well. These bikes go crazy fast and need all the stability they can get. More "cross country" oriented bikes get by with less fork travel and one triple clamp (which saves weight). Regarding upside down forks, I'm not sure why they are not more common. Bicycle guys tend to be very bike weight conscious so I wonder if that has anything to do with it?

[GS1150Pilot]

Yeah. I ride fat bikes, and inverted forks (and I can't really count the Lauf) are no more common, and that's in a less weight-weanie demographic by nature.

[B.C.G.S.]

Thanks y'all. On the weight, upside down forks have less which is a good thing.

[GS1150Pilot]

Thanks y'all. On the weight, upside down forks have less which is a good thing.

Yes, but when they turn the bike into a flexible flier, not so good.

[B.C.G.S.]

Sheldon Cooper's fun fact of the day : Bicycle forks are curved to provide a bit of suspension.

[Sandy]

Sheldon Cooper's fun fact of the day : Bicycle forks are curved to provide a bit of suspension.

Sort of. It's actually a byproduct of the design intended for trail to make the bicycle more rideable.

[Nessism]

There are lots of straight leg bike forks. The "suspension" aspect can be affected by a number of things including: wall thickness of the blades, diameter/profile of the blades, stiffness of the crown, stiffness of the steerer tube, and of course the materials used. As always, the devil's in the details.

[Tazman001]

next bicycle

I'll be buying off ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fat-Tire-Beach-Cruiser-SOUL-STOMPER-BLUE-CHROME-polished-3-SPEED/272789542232?hash=item3f83861558:g:tu8AAOSwaZJZg06R

love the look, have to add fenders &change the seat.