[cybersnow]

Tried the Fugi, it rode great. Also tried a Salsa Fargo 29er, it had a carbon fiber fork indtead if the steel one and it rode well except the stand over was a little too high. I also tried the Salsa Vaya but they only had a 52 in stock which was too small. Thanks for the advice on the saddle, I learned that lesson the hard way on my last road bike (10 years ago), as for core strength...you are right on and it is why I do Pilates twice a week with my wife during the winter. I did ride a couple of endurance road bikes that felt great except the frame width was a little narrow and I really want to use a rear rack to carry a few things when we cc tour. Oh, I also rode a couple of felt bikes and had a long talk with one of their engineers who claimed they would be putting out the perfect bike for what I want in the Sept time frame. I loved my Felt and am a little sorry I gave it to my son as his commuter bike.

 

[rushlake]

This guy has a lot of vids.

 

[John_V]

That fitting system is very similar to a Retül and Guru fit system. My Retül fitter did pretty much everything he did in the video except use that block to check the ankle and knee angles. The difference was that with a Retül system, you use your bike.

 

[rushlake]

The guy has a lot of videos and a lot of people agree and disagree with some of the things he says. But he does have a lot of good information to at least if nothing else make you think.

 

[cybersnow]

I looked at a few of his videos and found them helpful. He has a number of good ideas, some I knew but others were new and worth trying.

 

[longjohn]

Yep, it is Sprockets bike.

That would be worth buying just because it was Sprocket’s bike. I miss her stories. I have a granddaughter that is almost that size. The problem is at the speed she is growing it wouldn’t fit her for long.

 

[cybersnow]

Here is my latest brain fart. I have an idea that I have a perfectly good Salsa Fargo up in Idaho. It is set up with a flat bar and 27.5 wheels. I have a great roc shocks front fork as well as the original steel fork, it also has cable disc brakes. My thought and I am looking for advice, is to build a set of 29” wheels, go to the original fork, go to drop bars using a thumb shifter as it is a 1x set up and just buy cable brake levers for the drop bars. My guess on cost is about $1000. The other option is my LBS has offered to build me a Salsa Vaya in my size with a SRAM 1x set up for about $1700. So the question becomes do I want the hassle of changing configuration twice a year? Does anyone do this?

 

[SprocketGirl]

That would be worth buying just because it was Sprocket’s bike. I miss her stories. I have a granddaughter that is almost that size. The problem is at the speed she is growing it wouldn’t fit her for long.

this made me pretty smiley. always nice to feel some love!

 

[longjohn]

this made me pretty smiley. always nice to feel some love!

This is my granddaughter on a ride with me yesterday.

 

[SprocketGirl]

This is my granddaughter on a ride with me yesterday. View attachment 32528 View attachment 32528

that is so great for her to have you to ride with. i like her kit!

 

[MilesR]

this made me pretty smiley. always nice to feel some love!

Because you quit posting, I had to start reading books!

 

[SprocketGirl]

Because you quit posting, I had to start reading books!

i get it my posts were long...

 

[MilesR]

i get it my posts were long...

No, your posts were excellent reading!

 

[fpl1]

This is my granddaughter on a ride with me yesterday. View attachment 32528 View attachment 32528

That’s awesome.

 

[rola643]

Here is my latest brain fart. I have an idea that I have a perfectly good Salsa Fargo up in Idaho. It is set up with a flat bar and 27.5 wheels. I have a great roc shocks front fork as well as the original steel fork, it also has cable disc brakes. My thought and I am looking for advice, is to build a set of 29” wheels, go to the original fork, go to drop bars using a thumb shifter as it is a 1x set up and just buy cable brake levers for the drop bars. My guess on cost is about $1000. The other option is my LBS has offered to build me a Salsa Vaya in my size with a SRAM 1x set up for about $1700. So the question becomes do I want the hassle of changing configuration twice a year? Does anyone do this?

If you can afford it, I couldn't even imagine the hassle twice year. I dread putting on a compact to head west and ride some hills.

 

[cybersnow]

I did the math and decided it would just be too much hassle and I really would like a bike at both homes. So yesterday I purchased a Salsa Vaya steel frame and a carbon fiber fork. Going to build it with a SRAM 1x 11-40 and cable disc brakes. I went with the Vaya frame primarily because of its geometry being more roadlike and its low stand over. So it is an online shopping day for me!

Any thoughts on a B17 vs a B67 saddle? Do the springs really make a difference?

 

[smiogu]

I believe you should get back on the road. So I took calculated risks, because not every fear is worth overcoming. "Think about how I can be smart about this. Wise explains. Examining your priorities, as he did after the crash, can assist you in determining which risks are worthwhile—and which are not. Begin small and gradually increase your confidence. Choose a location that isn't too far away and that you know how to get to. The goal is to eliminate any additional stress factors, such as having to follow directions or deal with a large number of other drivers on the road. Then, make a habit of that road bike drive to boost your confidence.

 

[maelochs]

Right ideas, wrong forum .......