upgrading for 2011: bike, or body? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T15:06:55Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/upgrading-for-2011-bike-or?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A88604&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello J.D.
If you are conside…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-23:1198434:Comment:886042011-03-23T21:03:55.370ZErik Nordensonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ErikNordenson
<p>Hello J.D.</p>
<p>If you are considering tubeless I have this wheel set for sale.</p>
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<p>Hello J.D.</p>
<p>If you are considering tubeless I have this wheel set for sale.</p>
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<p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260757056848&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260757056848&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT</a></p> Body! Ok and Bike! I Just add…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-23:1198434:Comment:885942011-03-23T01:22:55.550ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>Body! Ok and Bike! I Just added the final touch this year on my bike and got a new fork so as far as my bike goes, it is done, now I have to earn it and ride it. Gym, pre work road rides and Mt biking are are all on the agenda this spring and summer, after all Labor Day Cross is right around the corner...</p>
<p>Body! Ok and Bike! I Just added the final touch this year on my bike and got a new fork so as far as my bike goes, it is done, now I have to earn it and ride it. Gym, pre work road rides and Mt biking are are all on the agenda this spring and summer, after all Labor Day Cross is right around the corner...</p> I had briefly considered upgr…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-21:1198434:Comment:882902011-03-21T23:52:04.173ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
I had briefly considered upgrading my bike -- and even scored a 700c-wheeled frameset along the way -- but in the end I realized I simply LOVED my 26"-wheeled bike too much to race on anything else. So I'll probably end up selling the new 700c frameset and maybe using the money to build up a second rear wheel for my existing bike. Other than that it's been all about upgrading me instead.
I had briefly considered upgrading my bike -- and even scored a 700c-wheeled frameset along the way -- but in the end I realized I simply LOVED my 26"-wheeled bike too much to race on anything else. So I'll probably end up selling the new 700c frameset and maybe using the money to build up a second rear wheel for my existing bike. Other than that it's been all about upgrading me instead. Beth! You rock! That is very…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-21:1198434:Comment:885742011-03-21T23:31:48.715ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Beth! You rock! That is very cool to hear, glad you are seeing improvements. Myself, I'm trying to improve the body mostly although not as "seriously" as you. As a field service guy, my schedule for the past few months has been real wonky - leave the house Monday morning, and a string of 12-16 hour days and then I get home on Friday eve. What I have been doing is working on ab excercies at least every other morning and hitting the treadmill - getting my bike out at 9pm in strange…</p>
<p>Beth! You rock! That is very cool to hear, glad you are seeing improvements. Myself, I'm trying to improve the body mostly although not as "seriously" as you. As a field service guy, my schedule for the past few months has been real wonky - leave the house Monday morning, and a string of 12-16 hour days and then I get home on Friday eve. What I have been doing is working on ab excercies at least every other morning and hitting the treadmill - getting my bike out at 9pm in strange neighborhoods isn't exactly the best idea sometimes. (Other times, however, it's a blast.) When I have time for short rides (and hour - hour & an half) I've been stringing together a lot of short steep climbs I have around here to get those legs in shape. I am finding what I used to "need" a 34 x 32 gear for, I can manage fine with a 36 x 28.</p>
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<p>Bike-wise, I am looking to go tubeless on one wheelset but really, that's the only upgrade on the equipment end I'm thinking of.</p>
<p> </p> The only thing I've upgraded…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-21:1198434:Comment:886532011-03-21T23:31:18.150ZJustin Bristolhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JustinBristol
<p>The only thing I've upgraded in my body since 'cross season ended is its alcohol content. But, now that it's time to start getting in shape again, I should probably chill out with that.</p>
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<p>I want this next season to be a big one! I'm riding more than I was this time last year, and I've been on my balance ball almost everyday. A little bit of mountain biking and maybe the occasional road race this summer should get me ready for the real season.</p>
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<p>The only thing I've upgraded in my body since 'cross season ended is its alcohol content. But, now that it's time to start getting in shape again, I should probably chill out with that.</p>
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<p>I want this next season to be a big one! I'm riding more than I was this time last year, and I've been on my balance ball almost everyday. A little bit of mountain biking and maybe the occasional road race this summer should get me ready for the real season.</p>
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<p>It sounds like you're super motivated! Good for you to be working so hard. I like the idea of upgrading your body. It's my new goal.</p>