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[thecyclingeconomist]

@Dirt 32785 wrote:

It isn’t only bikes that can be coveted.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shebicycles/8009982383

I covet the mountains I used to live at the foot of… These are just two of the 3 major descents (I didn’t include the climbs of course) on my somewhat regular 56 mile loop. Argh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cptNyXwH7I&feature=g-upl

[Bilsko]

The Hail Satan Portuer. Apparently only available in depths-of-Hell-hot-pink:

http://cyclingwmd.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-yamaguchi-school-frame-and-more.html

Notice the Disc break on that HED3…

[dasgeh]

@Bilsko 33156 wrote:

Apparently only available in depths-of-Hell-hot-pink:

I know what to get Dirt for Christmas!

[TwoWheelsDC]

Although I love my motorcycle, my lust for bicycles vastly overshadows it, and soon I will rid myself of it…I just don’t ride it enough to justify keeping it, especially when I’d rather put that money into a road bike that almost certainly will be “more bike than I need”. If being a Fred is wrong, I don’t wanna be right…

It will be mine…oh yes, it will be mine…

[KLizotte]

@thecyclingeconomist 32792 wrote:

I covet the mountains I used to live at the foot of… These are just two of the 3 major descents (I didn’t include the climbs of course) on my somewhat regular 56 mile loop. Argh!

Wow, that’s a long arse ride up the mountain. Beautiful countryside though. How fast do most cyclists go on the way down?

[Dirt]

@TwoWheelsDC 33172 wrote:

It will be mine…oh yes, it will be mine…

I’ve had 3 full seasons on my R3 and I can honestly say that it is arguably the most fabulous bike I’ve ever ridden. Truly an amazing bike. I imagine it is even better with the BBRight bottom bracket.

[thecyclingeconomist]

@KLizotte 33187 wrote:

Wow, that’s a long arse ride up the mountain. Beautiful countryside though. How fast do most cyclists go on the way down?

On the first descent I know people often hit 50+. On my Bacchetta Corsa SS, I topped out significantly over 60 (eek.) On the second I showed, it’s pretty technical, so hitting upper 30s is about all one should do.

The second descent is called “the little dragon” by motorcyclists, and is an extremely popular ride because of the technical nature.

The climbs are spectacular! The first climb (the crux of it) is about 8 miles long with an average of 8% grade with a couple pitches of 14%. The second climb isn’t as steep, but is longer by about a mile. The last climb is the shortest and easiest (that’s why I do the loop in that direction).

Here is a quick clip from the best ride in my life: Yosemite during the unpublisized week where they only open to cyclists before tourist season. (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150790560843621&set=vb.573603620&type=2&theater) This was a hard ride. 72 miles with 9600ft. of climbing averaging about 8000ft. of elevation during the ride which makes breathing a bit tougher.

[Bilsko]

Spurcycle’s Grip Rings are pretty cheap covet-worthy at $1.50 a pop. Le link: http://spurcycle.com/

[Dirt]

@Bilsko 33342 wrote:

Spurcycle’s Grip Rings are pretty cheap covet-worthy at $1.50 a pop. Le link: http://spurcycle.com/

They are good on casual bikes, but they don’t stay still very well on mountain bikes that require grips not to move. Very cool looking though. Great for a townie!

[dasgeh]

Not a bike, but soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool.

http://www.allmodern.com/FontanaArte-Tour-Table-3005-FON1124.html

[Dirt]

@dasgeh 33415 wrote:

Not a bike, but soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool.

http://www.allmodern.com/FontanaArte-Tour-Table-3005-FON1124.html

I’m so glad that shipping is free.

[ShawnoftheDread]

@dasgeh 33415 wrote:

Not a bike, but soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool.

http://www.allmodern.com/FontanaArte-Tour-Table-3005-FON1124.html

I can definitely make this for you for less. How does $4K sound? I’ll even true the wheels.

[thecyclingeconomist]

@ShawnoftheDread 33422 wrote:

I can definitely make this for you for less. How does $4K sound? I’ll even true the wheels.

I’m going to bid $1K… truing and shipping included (some assembly required).

[Certifried]

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