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 2021-01-29 12:50 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master  9705     Raleigh, NC area |  Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!!Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer Gojo, Jojo challenge update: My tiny (but huge for me now) goals met. I am going to try to up one by walking a mile a day. I had to take myself off the weight challenge as my medications (3 of them) all cause water weight gain, and boy-howdy, they were not lying Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! It sounds like things are going in the right direction, water weight notwithstanding. Take care! |
| 2021-01-29 12:51 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! Week 2 was a bust for me as i nursed a sore knee. Hoping to get back to it next week. I hope that your knee appreciates the rest! |
| 2021-01-29 12:59 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
297 | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by jmkizer Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! If you are out running and biking getting sweaty and dirty, you probably need some Gojo!!! (Gojo.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Gojo.jpg (8KB - 4 downloads) |
| 2021-01-29 1:02 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| 297 | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by jmkizer haha that's funny Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it!  I keep calling it jo-jo, because I keep forgetting the G... and for me, the foreign laguage speaker, the sounds of G and J are almost the same, thus, the jo-jo confusion (even though I know the "Go" of GoJo is pronounce as in "go", and not "George" - brain is weird...) As for my challenge progress - everything goes well, and I admit the challenge helps me stay motivated. Except the runs.... Ugh... the weather sucked in the last few weeks - we had snow, which would not be a problem, but the weather itself was nasty. I did not feel like going for a run. And the trail by my place is an open space = very windy. We had few beautiful sunny days, but I had to stay at work. I really need to start real-deal running training beginning February, and there will be no excuses... if I want to manage my April race. How's everyone else doing? Happy Friday! Happy weekend! Week 2 completed successfully. Don't worry about the pronunciation. Please excuse the rant that is coming. We have a ton of people that have lived in America since birth that still don't understand the difference between they're, their, and there. Or any of the other "confusing" words. And I understand that the Americanized version of English can be tough, but there is no effort on their part. So, they're wrong. Thank you for attending my Ted talk. Rant over. At least those are all the same word. For the life of me I can't understand the constant mixup with "lose" and "loose." When folks say they are going to "loose" their mind...I guess eventually if it gets loose enough, they'll lose it. But still... |
| 2021-01-29 1:05 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by amd723 I hope it is all better now.Originally posted by jmkizer Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! Week 2 was a bust for me as i nursed a sore knee. Hoping to get back to it next week. |
| 2021-01-29 1:07 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by jmkizer it is slooooooow, but hopefully progress will keep happening.Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer Gojo, Jojo challenge update: My tiny (but huge for me now) goals met. I am going to try to up one by walking a mile a day. I had to take myself off the weight challenge as my medications (3 of them) all cause water weight gain, and boy-howdy, they were not lying Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! It sounds like things are going in the right direction, water weight notwithstanding. Take care! |
| 2021-01-29 1:15 PM in reply to: alaskatri |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by alaskatri Originally posted by jmkizer If you are out running and biking getting sweaty and dirty, you probably need some Gojo!!! Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! Perfect! I wonder if we can incorporate that into our Strava Club. "Fachmie it's Whopper Time" may have seen better days. Thoughts? |
| 2021-01-29 1:17 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer it is slooooooow, but hopefully progress will keep happening. Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer Gojo, Jojo challenge update: My tiny (but huge for me now) goals met. I am going to try to up one by walking a mile a day. I had to take myself off the weight challenge as my medications (3 of them) all cause water weight gain, and boy-howdy, they were not lying Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! It sounds like things are going in the right direction, water weight notwithstanding. Take care! Yeah, I hear you on the slow. When I dorked up my back (bulged disc), it was slow, steady progress but long. Thinking of you! |
| 2021-01-29 1:22 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! Week 2 was a bust for me as i nursed a sore knee. Hoping to get back to it next week. I hope that your knee appreciates the rest! we’ll see tomorrow |
| 2021-01-29 1:23 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer it is slooooooow, but hopefully progress will keep happening. Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer Gojo, Jojo challenge update: My tiny (but huge for me now) goals met. I am going to try to up one by walking a mile a day. I had to take myself off the weight challenge as my medications (3 of them) all cause water weight gain, and boy-howdy, they were not lying Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! It sounds like things are going in the right direction, water weight notwithstanding. Take care! fingers crossed! |
| 2021-01-29 1:50 PM in reply to: alaskatri |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by alaskatri Originally posted by cdban66 At least those are all the same word. For the life of me I can't understand the constant mixup with "lose" and "loose." When folks say they are going to "loose" their mind...I guess eventually if it gets loose enough, they'll lose it. But still... Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by jmkizer haha that's funny Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! I keep calling it jo-jo, because I keep forgetting the G... and for me, the foreign laguage speaker, the sounds of G and J are almost the same, thus, the jo-jo confusion (even though I know the "Go" of GoJo is pronounce as in "go", and not "George" - brain is weird...) As for my challenge progress - everything goes well, and I admit the challenge helps me stay motivated. Except the runs.... Ugh... the weather sucked in the last few weeks - we had snow, which would not be a problem, but the weather itself was nasty. I did not feel like going for a run. And the trail by my place is an open space = very windy. We had few beautiful sunny days, but I had to stay at work. I really need to start real-deal running training beginning February, and there will be no excuses... if I want to manage my April race. How's everyone else doing? Happy Friday! Happy weekend! Week 2 completed successfully. Don't worry about the pronunciation. Please excuse the rant that is coming. We have a ton of people that have lived in America since birth that still don't understand the difference between they're, their, and there. Or any of the other "confusing" words. And I understand that the Americanized version of English can be tough, but there is no effort on their part. So, they're wrong. Thank you for attending my Ted talk. Rant over. We have a Director level Exec here who can't figure out the "a lot" is different than "allot". I have a belief that civilizations have been destroyed due to spelling and context. I mean, if Romeo and Juliet had read the label, well, the story would have ended differently |
| 2021-01-29 1:54 PM in reply to: alaskatri |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by alaskatri Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by jmkizer haha that's funny Happy Friday and happy JoGo check-in day! How is everyone doing with their various challenges? P.S. Someday, I'm going to mess this up. We have our JoGo Challenges but a co-worker recently got a cat and name it Gojo after an anime character. My brain can barely handle it! I keep calling it jo-jo, because I keep forgetting the G... and for me, the foreign laguage speaker, the sounds of G and J are almost the same, thus, the jo-jo confusion (even though I know the "Go" of GoJo is pronounce as in "go", and not "George" - brain is weird...) As for my challenge progress - everything goes well, and I admit the challenge helps me stay motivated. Except the runs.... Ugh... the weather sucked in the last few weeks - we had snow, which would not be a problem, but the weather itself was nasty. I did not feel like going for a run. And the trail by my place is an open space = very windy. We had few beautiful sunny days, but I had to stay at work. I really need to start real-deal running training beginning February, and there will be no excuses... if I want to manage my April race. How's everyone else doing? Happy Friday! Happy weekend! Week 2 completed successfully. Don't worry about the pronunciation. Please excuse the rant that is coming. We have a ton of people that have lived in America since birth that still don't understand the difference between they're, their, and there. Or any of the other "confusing" words. And I understand that the Americanized version of English can be tough, but there is no effort on their part. So, they're wrong. Thank you for attending my Ted talk. Rant over. At least those are all the same word. For the life of me I can't understand the constant mixup with "lose" and "loose." When folks say they are going to "loose" their mind...I guess eventually if it gets loose enough, they'll lose it. But still... I have to admit I still cannot process the differences between "loose" and "lose", and "choose" and "chose".... I am very thankful for Google, and autocorrects  |
| 2021-01-29 9:02 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Lethbridge, Alberta Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by marysia83 ... I have to admit I still cannot process the differences between "loose" and "lose", and "choose" and "chose".... I am very thankful for Google, and autocorrects While I sometimes share Chris' rant, I usually dislike auto-corrupt when typing. North American English is my native language and, at least when younger, I used to read voraciously. However those programs would likely be very helpful for those to whom English is not native. I do use Google too, though, all the time. I agree with Janyne as well; Marysia speaks far better English than I do Polish! One of my nephews did marry a girl who speaks Polish but I still don't recognize more than a word or two. Good work on what you have done, Robin! I hope your knee recovers well, Ann-Marie. My own JoGo challenges are going well this week after a shaky start the first week. Edited by Micawber 2021-01-29 9:12 PM |
| 2021-02-01 1:33 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
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| 2021-02-01 2:37 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by jmkizer More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
What kinds of distances are you hoping to ride on what kind of terrain? This goes to your geometry, mounts, and dropper post questions. More mounts = longer rides away from resources. General statement is that Aggressive = speed while slack = comfort. That is a big overarching statement, certainly not a hard and fast rule. A dropper can be helpful going down the sketchy or technical stuff. Internal wiring is better (in my pea sized brain). 1x or 2x question can affect wheel clearance and maintenance (I think the maintenance side is BS). I think you'd be surprised how much a 38mm tire will work for most stuff. Ti wins the beauty contest for me. Also wins the weight/function contest. Also wins the $$$ contest. Good looking = more likely to ride. Nothing shallow there. Proprietary stuff is not easily replaced or fixed. I feel the same way about smaller, boutique or custom bike builders, in that it can be harder or more costly to work on the bike. However, some of them make some beautiful stuff. So, here is a sample size of one example. Last week I rode my gravel bike on a nearly 30 mile ride that included dirt, pea gravel, pavement, and grass roads. Single track. Sand, mud, water crossings. I'm running 37mm WTB Riddlers, 700. Never a problem. Well, never is a bit of a stretch, but the only sketch was when I hit a sand pit corner a bit faster than I should. Front end slid, then bit in and caused a momentary bit of steering challenge Since we're spending your money, I'd suggest a Moots YBB. I'd add in a Lauf front fork for added comfort, if it'll work with the Moots. I guess what I'm really saying is that the options are endless, figuring out what you want/need/can afford seems to be the biggest challenge. |
I have done the same thing on that corner on my 29'r with 2.25 tires. I think it may have more to do with the rider than the tire in this case.| 2021-02-01 3:48 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by jmkizer I wish i had enough knowledge to answer any of these questions.More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
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| 2021-02-01 5:02 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by jmkizer More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
All good questions and all I can say is I bought my Cervelo bc I liked it My bike is a dark green with subtle flecks, so it is pretty Thats all I’ve got! |
Per bike shop the 2x is more useful for what I want to do with the bike- road and gravel, so I went with it. Plus Asperos were really hard to find, so my choices weren’t great! I like the geometry of the Aspero bc I do use it on the road and if I ever get more road like tires it will be my primary road bike. With the gravel riding ive done, the geometry hasn’t been an issue at all. | 2021-02-01 5:49 PM in reply to: amd723 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
All good questions and all I can say is I bought my Cervelo bc I liked it My bike is a dark green with subtle flecks, so it is pretty Thats all I’ve got! I also wish I had a knowledge about 99% of this.... but I know what the dropper is Thus, I was wondering, why you would like to have it on the gravel bike? I have never experienced gravel bikes, but I have a dropper on my mtb bike. It is very usefull on downhill when mountain biking, but I have to admit- it's very annoying when you ride and store the bike in temps. under 40-45 degrees. The mechanism either keeps going down by itself or never comes up. I am not as advanced mtb rider, and I use it very rarely, thus, debating if I should just go back with a regular saddle. Why do you think you will need it on gravel? Unless you can ride it on mtb trails with technical downhills? I'm curious Ann-Marie: the dropper post is a thing that makes your saddle go all the way down. So you drop the saddle when you go downhill, and put it back up when uphill - with just a quick push on the button/switch. Sorry, not sure how to better explain it, and just found this much better definition online: "A dropper post, commonly referred to as a dropper, is a replacement for your bicycle's seat post and allows for quick adjustment of saddle height without requiring you to get off your bike or even stop moving." |
| 2021-02-01 7:06 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by amd723 I also wish I had a knowledge about 99% of this.... but I know what the dropper is Originally posted by jmkizer More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
All good questions and all I can say is I bought my Cervelo bc I liked it My bike is a dark green with subtle flecks, so it is pretty Thats all I’ve got! Thus, I was wondering, why you would like to have it on the gravel bike? I have never experienced gravel bikes, but I have a dropper on my mtb bike. It is very usefull on downhill when mountain biking, but I have to admit- it's very annoying when you ride and store the bike in temps. under 40-45 degrees. The mechanism either keeps going down by itself or never comes up. I am not as advanced mtb rider, and I use it very rarely, thus, debating if I should just go back with a regular saddle. Why do you think you will need it on gravel? Unless you can ride it on mtb trails with technical downhills? I'm curious Ann-Marie: the dropper post is a thing that makes your saddle go all the way down. So you drop the saddle when you go downhill, and put it back up when uphill - with just a quick push on the button/switch. Sorry, not sure how to better explain it, and just found this much better definition online: "A dropper post, commonly referred to as a dropper, is a replacement for your bicycle's seat post and allows for quick adjustment of saddle height without requiring you to get off your bike or even stop moving." The guiding principles that I understand of the dropper post are a lower center of gravity and better control of the bike. Kind of one in the same, kind of not. When going downhill on the MTB it is helpful to have your weight back and low. Getting the seat down and out of the way helps you do this, so the dropper comes in handy. Many people feel the same on the gravel bike. Get the seat lower so that you can move your body easier, without getting hung up on the seat. The gravel bike lends itself to being off the seat when hitting the bumpy stuff as well, so I can see that dropping the seat if you are going through some of that might be nice. I don't have a dropper on my mtb, but I do drop my seat when riding in more technical or jumpy/flowy trails. I keep it higher in the smoother stuff that calls for more pedaling. I would have liked a dropper in Mt Dora a couple of weeks ago. The climbs were short, steep, and punchy, but stopping to raise the seat was just not efficient. I had it low for the fun stuff. Gratuitous YouTube video plug, you know, because I want to quit my job to become a Youtube creator. Ha!
Edited by cdban66 2021-02-01 7:15 PM |
| 2021-02-01 8:38 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 8249 Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! I am so in awe of all this bike discussion. All I know is I have a road bike (Rover) and a tri bike (Andreas). They fit and are comfortable. I ride them. As of February 16, Andreas has not been ridden outside in 2 years. Rover awaits warmer spring weather and (hopefully) me being vaccinated. Is gravel such a thing in other areas that there are actually bikes just designed for it? We have forest service roads, but they aren't consistently gravel. Could be paved, semi-paved, gravel, dirt, mud, and/or snow, sometimes all within a few miles. |
| 2021-02-02 6:45 AM in reply to: Hot Runner |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by Hot Runner I am so in awe of all this bike discussion. All I know is I have a road bike (Rover) and a tri bike (Andreas). They fit and are comfortable. I ride them. As of February 16, Andreas has not been ridden outside in 2 years. Rover awaits warmer spring weather and (hopefully) me being vaccinated. Is gravel such a thing in other areas that there are actually bikes just designed for it? We have forest service roads, but they aren't consistently gravel. Could be paved, semi-paved, gravel, dirt, mud, and/or snow, sometimes all within a few miles. Gravel bikes aren't just ridden on gravel roads, they are ridden on all the surfaces you listed. They're sort of a jack of all trades bike! |
| 2021-02-02 9:52 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Hot Runner I am so in awe of all this bike discussion. All I know is I have a road bike (Rover) and a tri bike (Andreas). They fit and are comfortable. I ride them. As of February 16, Andreas has not been ridden outside in 2 years. Rover awaits warmer spring weather and (hopefully) me being vaccinated. Is gravel such a thing in other areas that there are actually bikes just designed for it? We have forest service roads, but they aren't consistently gravel. Could be paved, semi-paved, gravel, dirt, mud, and/or snow, sometimes all within a few miles. Gravel bikes aren't just ridden on gravel roads, they are ridden on all the surfaces you listed. They're sort of a jack of all trades bike! Karen, I have a couple of friends who flew to Idaho for a week long gravel exploration/bikepacking trip. The PNW is gravel heaven! fewer cars on the roads, great views. I am envious of that part of the US! You need one... |
| 2021-02-02 9:54 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Hot Runner I am so in awe of all this bike discussion. All I know is I have a road bike (Rover) and a tri bike (Andreas). They fit and are comfortable. I ride them. As of February 16, Andreas has not been ridden outside in 2 years. Rover awaits warmer spring weather and (hopefully) me being vaccinated. Is gravel such a thing in other areas that there are actually bikes just designed for it? We have forest service roads, but they aren't consistently gravel. Could be paved, semi-paved, gravel, dirt, mud, and/or snow, sometimes all within a few miles. Gravel bikes aren't just ridden on gravel roads, they are ridden on all the surfaces you listed. They're sort of a jack of all trades bike! Karen, I have a couple of friends who flew to Idaho for a week long gravel exploration/bikepacking trip. The PNW is gravel heaven! fewer cars on the roads, great views. I am envious of that part of the US! You need one... So you can do this after you are vaccinated and the world has returned to normal https://oregontrailgravelgrinder.com/ It is on my wish list Edited by cdban66 2021-02-02 9:55 AM |
| 2021-02-02 12:34 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer I wish i had enough knowledge to answer any of these questions. More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
You don't need to! You have a Diverge! |
| 2021-02-02 12:37 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by amd723 I also wish I had a knowledge about 99% of this.... but I know what the dropper is Originally posted by jmkizer More gravel talk Thinking out load here, please add your thoughts. Where I would typically ride this bike: Umstead State Forest (bike and bridle trail, Cx bike is sufficient), Duke Forest (mixed terrain), Pisgah National Forest (forest roads, some gnarly). events like Loudoun 1725, Holly Shelter Gravel, etc.
All good questions and all I can say is I bought my Cervelo bc I liked it My bike is a dark green with subtle flecks, so it is pretty Thats all I’ve got! Thus, I was wondering, why you would like to have it on the gravel bike? I have never experienced gravel bikes, but I have a dropper on my mtb bike. It is very usefull on downhill when mountain biking, but I have to admit- it's very annoying when you ride and store the bike in temps. under 40-45 degrees. The mechanism either keeps going down by itself or never comes up. I am not as advanced mtb rider, and I use it very rarely, thus, debating if I should just go back with a regular saddle. Why do you think you will need it on gravel? Unless you can ride it on mtb trails with technical downhills? I'm curious Ann-Marie: the dropper post is a thing that makes your saddle go all the way down. So you drop the saddle when you go downhill, and put it back up when uphill - with just a quick push on the button/switch. Sorry, not sure how to better explain it, and just found this much better definition online: "A dropper post, commonly referred to as a dropper, is a replacement for your bicycle's seat post and allows for quick adjustment of saddle height without requiring you to get off your bike or even stop moving." Gravel bikes descend on gravel roads. Just saying! A few folks have pointed out that it might be good to get a bike that will allow for an dropper post in the future. Ann-Marie, it looks like the Aspero does so you are good! I think that it comes with an easton ec70 carbon seatpost and, according to Google, this Easton dropper should work with it https://eastoncycling.com/products/ea70-ax-dropper-post |
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