Book of Paul H

[Paul H]

Took out the CX bike for a road ride to the post office this morning.
Nice to have the big boy ring. Wasn't particularly faster on this ride but it was nice to be able to put some effort into it on the slight downhills.
Couple of things tho.... after about an hour, I was miserable. Shoulder and back started hurting and my hands went numb. I think I need a longer stem.
The damn thing will not shift down to the smallest cog. Might have a hanger issue because the limiter screw is released all the way. It had some chain rub on the granny but took care of it with side of the road adjustment.

Knee felt ok but there was some slight cramping at the left calf. As for the thumb, still a bit of discomfort but no real pain holding on to the hoods and the bar so I think I am good to go for CR tomorrow.

 

[Patrick]

not sure about the longer stem - being stretched might make you lean on your hands more, rather than supporting with your core.
make sure the bars don't run along the life-line of the hand - get it on the pads.

 

[Paul H]

not sure about the longer stem - being stretched might make you lean on your hands more, rather than supporting with your core.
make sure the bars don't run along the life-line of the hand - get it on the pads.

I'm pretty sure the previous stem was 90 and I slapped on a 80 because didn't like the original white colored stem. Even when I had the 90, my back did get tired. Thinking 100 might be the way to go. I think I have a 100 stem somewhere.

 

[qclabrat]

I'm pretty sure the previous stem was 90 and I slapped on a 80 because didn't like the original white colored stem. Even when I had the 90, my back did get tired. Thinking 100 might be the way to go. I think I have a 100 stem somewhere.

I remember it being a 54cm, don't you typically ride 56, probably needs a 100mm

 

[Paul H]

I remember it being a 54cm, don't you typically ride 56, probably needs a 100mm

My defunct Defy was a M/L 54 and I was running a 90 stem I think.

 

[A Potted Plant]

I got exactly what you need, a little bit of steel will set you straight lol.

 

[Paul H]

I got exactly what you need, a little bit of steel will set you straight lol.

Wow... that bike looks like it was really well maintained.

 

[A Potted Plant]

Wow... that bike looks like it was really well maintained.

LMAO it still rolls lol

 

[Paul H]

Finally... it has started after 6 f'n months!

 

[Patrick]

Finally... it has started after 6 f'n months!

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you need to start thinking about your new "system" for storing stuff. Probably only 3 months out.

 

[Paul H]

you need to start thinking about your new "system" for storing stuff. Probably only 3 months out.

Definitely... somehow I gotta figure out how to fit a car in there too.

 

[qclabrat]

the lotus evora/elise would have taken much less space than the highlander, an after thought

 

[Paul H]

the lotus evora/elise would have taken much less space than the highlander, an after thought
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But it won't fit a bike... catch 22...

 

[Juggernaut]

But it won't fit a bike... catch 22...

Oh ye of little faith.....

Google begs to differ.

 

[Paul H]

Oh ye of little faith.....
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Google begs to differ.

A roadie!

 

[Juggernaut]

A roadie!

Closest I could come with 30 seconds of googling,...

The principal’s the same doe.... take bike, put on inappropriate car... done.

 

[Mtbdog]

That is just EVIL!

 

[qclabrat]

this would take even less room in the garage. Have Frank make one up for you...

 

[Paul H]

An hr on the bus out of the city and still in union city.... wtf!

 

[Paul H]

Three weeks to finish depending on weather they said. Just glad to see they are working on it and progress is being made.