Hippie has a new ride

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

I did another ride today with dad and brother. I know my numbers are ameture compaired to yours but anyway- 28 miles @ an average of 15mph. I got separated from them by traffic and got lost so I did the last 6 mile alone

I'm not sore enough to consider wearing bike pants yet.

The correct shorts will make a huge difference. Pearl izumi shorts with the 3d chamios are really good. Your average is pretty good. That is what my average usually is when i ride alone on a 25-27 mile ride. Those are nice bikes. I assume that is Carbon ?

spandex on race day only haha

[pinkpanda3310]

Yes it's carbon frame. I don't know anything about the running gear other than Dad has told me it's mostly low end gear. Apparently he has tried a number of bikes and didn't notice any benefits from the expensive gear.

I'll try and remember your recomendation if I ever get some pants, thanks.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Yes it's carbon frame. I don't know anything about the running gear other than Dad has told me it's mostly low end gear. Apparently he has tried a number of bikes and didn't notice any benefits from the expensive gear.

I'll try and remember your recomendation if I ever get some pants, thanks.

I Definitely noticed a difference when i switched from my last bike, which had Shimano 105. To my new bike which has Sram Red. The 105 is 3rd from the top of shimano's line, were as the Red is Sram's top of the line. The 105 was very good, but i think the Red gruppo is smoother, faster & lighter.

Originally Posted by rchippie

I Definitely noticed a difference when i switched from my last bike, which had Shimano 105. To my new bike which has Sram Red. The 105 is 3rd from the top of shimano's line, were as the Red is Sram's top of the line. The 105 was very good, but i think the Red gruppo is smoother, faster & lighter.

Ya but we a special breed that notices things like that, average consumer... no clue ;)

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by agarabaghi

Ya but we a special breed that notices things like that, average consumer... no clue ;)

Does that mean you shave your legs and arms?

You are probably right. I think handlebars and seat are more important (comfort). Gears are really there for hills and I like to gestimate and select a gear at the foot of a hill. That way I'm not loading and changing gears.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Does that mean you shave your legs and arms?

You are probably right. I think handlebars and seat are more important (comfort).

A good pair of cycling shorts are just as important.