I have an itching to go from a road bike over to a cyclocross bike. I just can't get a comfortable angle on my road bike. I have adjusted the seat numerous times and no luck. I have had cyclocross bikes in the past and I found them more comfortable due to the geometry. Has anyone here bought a bike and just not click with it?
Let us know how they compare to the Backrollers please as that's what I use as front panniers Sent from the astropathic choir.
I put my road bike up for sale (pm me if interested for link). I am pursuing a cyclocross bike or touring bike now. I have a line on an older Fuji Saratoga touring bike and an older Bridgestone touring bike as well. It's been next to impossible to find a decent cross bike that isn't near $1k.
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 11, 2014, 08:44:24 AMLet us know how they compare to the Backrollers please as that's what I use as front panniers Sent from the astropathic choir.Only one day of use with them so far, and the comparison is a bit skewed, because my Ortliebs were back rollers, and larger, while the Vaudes I just got are front sized, even though I'm using them on the rear.That said, I like them. Still got some breaking in to do, but there are three things about them I like in particular compared to the Ortliebs. 1) The top hooks that attach to the rails of the rack lock; there's an audible click when you set them. The down side is that it requires me to actually reach down and make sure they snap into place. They release just as easily as the Ortlieb clips though.2) The Vaudes are fully framed; the entire backside of the pannier is a molded plastic piece that gives a lot more structural support to the pannier. It makes carrying heavy items easier as the pannier is less likely to flex out of position.3) The Vaudes also have female buckles on the sides of the pannier, so the male portion of the clip at the top of each end of the bag can be snapped down. The Ortliebs have this funky thing where you run the shoulder strap through that little bracket at the bottom to secure the ends of the top roll. I never like that, and only tried it once or twice before realizing I hated doing it and it didn't buy much utility. I never once got so much as a damp item in them in all the time I've used them in the rain. Even so, the way the Vaudes work inspires more confidence... I'm pretty sure you could pedal through a monsoon with them on your bike and your stuff would stay dry.The only real drawback is they're a bit heavier than the Ortliebs. I'm using them only for commuting right now, but I'm very impressed with the design. I bought a pair of Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers last fall, and haven't really ever used them; they're like new, and so I'm considering putting them up on fleabay and turning that $ around for the complimentary rear set of the Vaudes. I'm starting to get interested in randonneuring, and it'd be nice to have both a front and back set of totally waterproof panniers for that. Some time next year, maybe late spring or early summer, I'm going to convert my Soma to a triple crank and dedicate it more for touring and randonneuring, and then get something else for commuting. (Probably another Double Cross, but with canti mounts instead of disks.)
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Quote from: Higgins617 on September 21, 2014, 04:14:34 AMI think this fits with the thread, this kid is just unreal.Those are some crazy skills.
I really really really want this one... http://vanmoof.com/d-series/19-d-grey.html(Image removed from quote.)I really like Vanmoof's bikes anyway, but this one really looks good... Certainly in comparison to my HEAVY bike I have now...
Quote from: bmot on November 10, 2014, 10:33:09 PMI really really really want this one... http://vanmoof.com/d-series/19-d-grey.htmlI really like Vanmoof's bikes anyway, but this one really looks good... Certainly in comparison to my HEAVY bike I have now...Fine looking bike Tom Is the hearing in the hub on the two speed? It would appear that way to me.
I really really really want this one... http://vanmoof.com/d-series/19-d-grey.htmlI really like Vanmoof's bikes anyway, but this one really looks good... Certainly in comparison to my HEAVY bike I have now...
gears2 speedOn VANMOOF bikes you will only find complete integrated gearing solutions. We believe the outside gearing solutions are not suitable for a commuting bicycle, as they require maintenance and get damaged too easily. The integrated gear (internal gear hubs) is situated in the rear wheel, where it’s well protected. It’s a simple solution and it gives us the opportunity to completely cover the chain as well, making the whole drive train maintenance free. The most important aspect of the gear hub is not the amount of gears, but the total range (difference between first and last gear) of the gear hub. If the hub has a very big range it’s better to have more steps in between (gears). For example; the B series with a range of 177% is works best with 3 gears, but the S-series with a total range of 307% (!) needs 8 gears to cover the big range and to be sure you find the perfect gear for any situation. The bike you’ve selected uses a Sturmey archer Duomatic hub, with a range of 138% and 2 gears to choose from. Changing between the 2 gears is done by turning the pedals backward for a little bit, making it a complete cable-free solution. The first gear can be used to climb hills or for fast acceleration and the second gear is great for cruising or traveling at high speed.
Doing some training on your bike?