|   first long ride on the titus (ride report) longish | slowSSer
Feb 3, 2003 1:38 PM | | well, did San Juan yesterday with the wind, and then against the wind. It actually made me learn how to do track stands! Imagine coming around a switchback and literally being stopped by the wind. Incredible.
So, the Titus Riddler- damn fine ride! It just wnted to keep going. Even though its aluminum, it still rides fast and is very forgiving, like steel or ti. The marz Z2 Atom finally got broken in and rides perfect for a single speed, but not quite as plush as the fox. ECC is a dream come true.
now I can't wait to get King hubs (rumor has it that they just finished a batch of peweter colored ones!) on it so that the 34:18 will go away, the potential for wheel slippage to go down, and be one step closer to running discs.
two thumbs up on this one- the guys at Titus really know how to build a bike! |
| Congrats on your first ride! | 82%bodyfat
Feb 3, 2003 2:12 PM | | So if you are going with Kings how is that going to change your ratio? Are going to get a 19t? Are they making any 20t's?
Gordon |
| thanks, 82%, (soon to be 72% or lower!) | slowSSer
Feb 3, 2003 2:20 PM | | thanks, Gordon:
going to 34:19, which is a perfect ratio for me (enough under 1.8:1)
might also look into some sort of an unramped 20 for the steep stuff that you know we have.
a while ago I dropped the cash for a jericho suffering and I dont want to get rid of it. too perty! I'm also tired of freewheels that dont work with me or just give up. also, having a round chainwheel will be nice (all the freewheels I used have had noticable eliptical motion)
How was your first ride on the metallic wasabi rocket? another question (that I think has not been asked): why that choice? personally, I dig it and cant wait to see it in person! |
| Why Wasabi and first ride report (longish) | 82%bodyfat
Feb 3, 2003 3:38 PM | | 34:19 sounds nice. Hmmmmmm...I might need to order one for myself (plus I want some SNP shakers). Yeah SJT is nice but not when you are pushing a 36:18 (SS SoCal Gathering). 34:18 is OK but could be better with the 19t Kog.
My first ride was awesome. We (2 Kona SS's and the Sycip) went to Daley Ranch (Escondido) yesterday morning for the first "offroad" ride. Full rigid is alot more compliant on a steel frame than on my old Aluminum Schwinn. Harsh landings though. Climbs like a champ and dampens everything. All in all it is excellent. I think we are planning a Aliso ride in the coming weeks. I will post the time and date when I know more info.
Wasabi: I wanted a color that not everyone else had (or wanted tfor that matter). In person it is similar to a celeste Bianch until it sits next one. It is more green than blue. Plus it has a light mettalic clearcoat. My friends call the color "Imigration Green" like the old Ford Bronos out here. It's also called Guacaloco in the brochure but, Jeremy (SyCip) calls it Wasabi.
Thanks hopefully we can meet up at Aliso or Whiting sometime.
Gordon |
| I've got a pair of platforms that exact color.... | DONK
Feb 3, 2003 4:50 PM | | I picked up a pair of Wellgo magnesium platforms that are the exact same color as your "wasabi". Stands out on my all black bike. PEACE |
| re: first long ride on the titus (ride report) longish | 2farfwd
Feb 3, 2003 2:58 PM | | Hey Ethan,
My friends rode SJT yesterday and said the wind was really kicking too! I was trapped at the in-laws so I couldn't ride. Hey, Do you know if The Path has any SS King hubs and Kogs in stock right now? I think I am going to go with the Kings and run a 34:18 or 32:18 on my SS. As it turns out, I just accepted a job in the Boulder, Co. area so I will be moving in March. I don't know what type of gearing is good for that area, but I am starting to think 32:18 might be a safe choice.
What is your experience with those two gear ratios?
Chris |
| re: first long ride on the titus (ride report) longish | slowSSer
Feb 3, 2003 4:05 PM | | Chris:
The wind yesterday was insane. Coming around the corner and stopping dead was not fun. As for the King stuff, I know Tani has a black one and a 19 tooth aluminum lying around (disc ready). Apparently the biggest stainless steel cog is 18 tooth. Pricey as well (serious bank account killer-if you built both wheels at once).
Boulder? Wow. We might be back in Durango this coming fall. I think that they have hills steeper than ours, so, 32:18 sounds good, and wont kill you (but the alititude might in the first week).
By the way- when did you get into SSing? Last time I saw you, you had that sweet orange jamis psyclo-cross, right?
Hope to get at least one or two rides in with you before the move. Either email me or my dad to find out what's up! |
| re: first long ride on the titus (ride report) longish | 2farfwd
Feb 3, 2003 8:51 PM | | Yeah, it is an expensive wheel build with the Kings, about $560. I was going for the Pauls, but I keep hearing about a lot of slippage and deformation of the brass washers? I took a job with Geneva Pharmaceuticals in Broomfield, which is 7 miles or so south of Boulder. A nice 40% pay increase, good riding, and affordable housing seemed like a great deal so I took it. It's hard to leave California, but OC was just too expensive for me. I am building my first SS, nothing fancy, a Surly 1x1. I ended up falling victim to expensive component syndrome that occurs when you build a bike part by part. I have been riding the orange cyclocross bike on the local trails pushing a 1:4 gear ratio, so I decided I might as well just build a SS too. You can never have too many bikes, right? Plus, I love the feeling of the rigid fork. All I need is the wheelset and my RaceFace crankset and I'll be done. I just can't decide on the hubs. I'll email your dad and see what's up. Later. |
| Chris aka 2farfwd | slowSSer
Feb 4, 2003 8:44 AM | | ditto on the slippage. I had to get a set of the brass washers to run on the paul's hubs, and they slipped once during san juan- really annoying, especially when it was either walk or make a technical uphill section. pedaled along, and POP! better than the broken chain link on old camp (1st of 2 loops)
damn. soon to be time for King Hubs and Kogs (and avid mechs on the titus!)
oh well. have a good one, and hope to ride with ya soon! (BTW- cool screen name!) |
| Chris aka 2farfwd | 2farfwd
Feb 4, 2003 10:23 AM | | Yeah, I always have my weight "too far forward" (2farfwd)when I ride and end up going over the bars! I thought it was an original name. Take it easy. |
| Ethan..You ever think of getting some Phil's hubs? | 2farfwd
Feb 4, 2003 10:41 AM | | I heard they are bomber tough and really smooth and maintenance free.
A little heavy though. Even though I am big, I still like light bikes to a certain extent. |
| Ethan..You ever think of getting some Phil's hubs? | slowSSer
Feb 4, 2003 11:15 AM | | I am running paul's hubs and I think that they are a wonderful substitute for king hubs at no where near the price. the only issue is this dang slippage thing!
Phils? no, havent considered them. sounds like they are on par with paul's |
| re: boulder riding | sslos
Feb 3, 2003 5:33 PM | | if i may add some practical experience, i moved to sandy eggo this summer from the denver/ boulder area. i've found that the climbs here are steeper, not less steep. i ran a 2:1 ratio (34:17) while there, and changed the fw to an 18 for the rides here. i might even go with something lower...
enjoy hippytown, i mean boulder. there's some really fun rides, and some really cool ssers!
hall ranch, batasso, and walker ranch (or is it walk-it ranch?) were some of my faves near boulder. golden has some killer stuff too, like white ranch and lookout mtn.
good luck and have fun!
the los |
| re: boulder riding | 2farfwd
Feb 3, 2003 8:32 PM | | Hey Los,
Thanks for the heads up on the gearing! I'll actually be working about 7 miles from Boulder. I am NOT into the hippy thing at all so I'll probably look to live somewhere else. I'm a bit more conservative and it's too expensive there anyway. I am looking forward to some good riding though. Take it easy. - Chris |
| re: boulder riding | sslos
Feb 4, 2003 10:21 AM | | yeah, the hippies are annoying, but easily avoidable.
as far as broomfield goes, it's pretty much high plains stuff, so you'll have to do a bit of driving (not much compared to cali) to the good trails.
btw, there are some great shops in the area. i'd recommend green mtn. sports in lakewood, and turin bicycles in downtown denver. i worked @ both, and they're great guys!
good luck w/ the move!
the los |
| re: boulder riding | 2farfwd
Feb 4, 2003 10:39 AM | | Los,
Thanks for the heads up on the shops man, much appreciated!!! My biggest concern was having to find another LBS that is as cool as my LBS (The Path" bike shop in Tustin). Also, thanks for mentioning the trail names around there, that will help too. Where are some cool areas or suburbs to live around there where it is affordable, but doesn't feel too rural and is a commutable distance to Brommfield? Any recommendation, Westmister, Lakewood, Arvada, Longmont maybe?? Too bad you are in Sandy Eggo, you seem like a cool dude to ride with! Thanks for the info. -Chris- |
| living arrangements... | sslos
Feb 4, 2003 10:54 AM | | where to live... the lakewood area is pretty nice, with good rides, and i had a lot of customers there who worked in broomfield. but it's not exactly next door, maybe a 45 min. to 1 hr. ride. westminster or arvada would be closer to your work, and they both have some decent, fairly affordable places to live.
corky @ green mtn. sports is absolutely great, especially if you like stories about old-days cycling or wisconsin! if you go there, tell those guys that the hispanic mechanic causin' panic sent ya!
the los |
| living arrangements... | 2farfwd
Feb 4, 2003 12:01 PM | | Thanks man, I will definitely visit that shop and tell them you sent me! I appreciate the help. |
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