AZ Mountain bike ride - CT/MA area

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by Greg

Is something like this good enough to start with?

Greg,
I wouldn’t worry too much about clipless pedals and shoes just yet. Just get out and ride several times, then get your shoes and pedals. For your first few times back on the bike worrying about clipping in and out is the last thing you want to think about.

For a good site for all things outdoor, check out www.spadout.com. The site doesn’t sell anything, but provides links to sites that sell what you are looking for, and also shows what sites carry it the cheapest.

The type of pedals you get (SPD vs CrankBrothers) is a personal preference. I have been using SPDs for 10 years and have never had a problem. I recently purchased a pair of Crank Brothers Acid 1 pedals and I am still getting used to them. I may switch back to my SPDs if the new ones don’t grow on me soon. If you don’t have one look into getting a Camback as well as some basic tools to take with you on a ride.

*Chain tool
*All in one bike tool
*Tire levers (to remove tire)
*A couple of spare tubes (one is usually enough, but I have blown two in one ride)
*A small pump or CO2 inflator (I prefer a pump, don’t like the idea of something explosive in my back pack)

[powhunter]

anyone down for a ride (ct) next sunday???

steve

[MR. evil]

what do you have in mind?

[powhunter]

im pretty much open...something not to gnar since its my first ride....you guys are from htfd??? do ya do case in manchester ever???

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by powhunter

im pretty much open...something not to gnar since its my first ride....you guys are from htfd??? do ya do case in manchester ever???

Actually we live in MA, we just work in Hartford.

I haven't ridden Case in well over 6 years. Wouldn't mind going back. What time are thinking of riding?

[powhunter]

afternoon works best for me......maybe we can get greg to come along too

steve

[JD]

Originally Posted by MR. evil

Greg,
I wouldn’t worry too much about clipless pedals and shoes just yet. Just get out and ride several times, then get your shoes and pedals. For your first few times back on the bike worrying about clipping in and out is the last thing you want to think about.

For a good site for all things outdoor, check out www.spadout.com. The site doesn’t sell anything, but provides links to sites that sell what you are looking for, and also shows what sites carry it the cheapest.

The type of pedals you get (SPD vs CrankBrothers) is a personal preference. I have been using SPDs for 10 years and have never had a problem. I recently purchased a pair of Crank Brothers Acid 1 pedals and I am still getting used to them. I may switch back to my SPDs if the new ones don’t grow on me soon. If you don’t have one look into getting a Camback as well as some basic tools to take with you on a ride.

*Chain tool
*All in one bike tool
*Tire levers (to remove tire)
*A couple of spare tubes (one is usually enough, but I have blown two in one ride)
*A small pump or CO2 inflator (I prefer a pump, don’t like the idea of something explosive in my back pack)

The "Alien" tool is a multi tool with a great chain tool on it, it also has tire levers but they suck so buy some real ones. As far as pedals go, i rode "SPD"s for years...like 10...and never had a problem until I wanted a clipless pedal with some platform. After going thru a coupla pairs of shimano pedals at 130 bucks each, I went to Time pedals and could not believe how much better the mechanism works. The only other things would be several laps of duct tape around your mini pump and some zip ties. And a crank bolt sized allen if the multi tool doesn't have it.

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by powhunter

afternoon works best for me......maybe we can get greg to come along too

steve

The weather looks ok for Sunday, do you still want to ride?

[powhunter]

My apologies on this Tim...Totally spaced it!!!

steve

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by powhunter

My apologies on this Tim...Totally spaced it!!!

steve

No worries! Give me a heads up if you want to ride. Maybe by that time Greg will have grown some balls and will come with us.