It's not just Florida that has this problem. When I lived in Greater Boston we would have "95/95" days which were horrid. 95F and 95% humidity. I didn't have a bicycle there but bought a new Moulton on arrival back in England.

 

Oh I know I'm not the only one! I just feel for everyone that has to deal with those conditions! Lol.

 

I don't really disagree with anything you're saying, but if you'll allow a little snarkiness, looking good while getting dropped makes it hurt that much less IMO.

 

I absolutely agree! After that mountain bike race, that dude was covered in sweat, dirt, pain etc while I on the other hand was able to go straight to the bar still looking good

 

Lucky enough to be given a couple of sets that happen to fit me. Since I've been riding with them I can see the benefit, even if I'm not breaking any records. Reality is, the bike and gear are not in any immediate threat of being outperformed by me. Wanted to ride again today but have a wall on our property demo'd and needed to be here for it.

 

Haha. Well said.

 

I’m sorry, need to share my frustration here to get over (probably) losing my bike today.

Went on a ride to visit a friend, who I met in a park. I leant the bike on a tree, surrounded by a thick, soft meadow, like I’ve done hundreds of times. It stood there for about two hours - until I heard it falling over and a loud clonk when it hit the ground. Well, the rear fork landed exactly on about the only small rock I could find and it bent the rear fork. It’s a steel frame so I’ll have my local shop have a look at it but I doubt it’s gonna be an easy fix, if a fix at all. Massively frustrating, as it’s only down to my own stupidity. Could’ve put the bike in the grass right away, but, well. Hindsight is 20/20.

I guess my Seamaster-300-money might have just become Canyon Ultimate SLX-money. I’d still be hugely sad for that old bike.

 

Anything can be fixed. It is just a matter of how badly you want it fixed, and if you can find someone good enough to actually fix it right.
Hopefully your local shop can get it done, or at least point you in the right direction.

 

Ouch! Steel is beautiful for that reason (amongst others). I would have though it not too big a project for a good local bike builder.

As for Canyon, meh. No character.

 

Cooling down with some spring water after an epic morning gravel ride on the day off

 

Evening mountain bike ride in the books

 

Hooked

 

Built a "new" vintage (very early 70ies) bike while having a little summer vacation. Reynolds 531, Nervex, Campagnolo and Mafac. Idealé 90 saddle and a Silca pump. Lot of NOS parts. Rides beautifully.

 

Got out and only put down 15 miles. I was dead. The heat/humidity was just brutal.
In the time I took off the bike, I think I have become more stiff. I’m just not as comfortable on the bike as I used to be.
So after my ride, I flipped my stem to see if that helps.

 

On holidays Had this wonderful view today

 

Did my first 50 mile ride with 2000+ ft of climbing. Did alright, but my IT band started giving me some issues 40 miles in.

Halfway point was Santa Monica.

 

Show off haha
Also, climbing is not a word that is in my cycling dictionary.

But also, if you are going to get into regular cycling, you should spend the money an get a proper fit.
Not saying there is anything wrong with what you have going on, but it can always get better.

 

Handstand pics are a holdover from my CrossFit days. I’ve been thinking about a fit. I know I’ll have some aches as I’m new to it, but don’t need them to become injuries due to bad ergo.

 

Yeah I would just go ahead and get it done sooner rather than later.
I finally convinced my wife to get one a while back (when she was still riding) and she was sooooo happy she did.
She ended up on a totally new bike! Hah. She was an extreme case though. Oddly proportioned.
She is in custom bike territory, but ended up making a smaller frame work along with longer crank arms and a re-done cockpit.
New seat and footbeds as well.

I probably need to be re-fit. It has been a while and I'm just not as limber as I used to be.
I think I need to be more upright than I am now. Which means the TCR may not be the best "fit" for me anymore.

 

Welcome to the club <where's the walking stick emoji?> In my teens wanted the saddle well above bars, in 40-50s about level, now I want the bars somewhat above.

But for those who live where we have things called "seasons", in winter the extra thickness of the sole of insulated shoes means raising the saddle a little, and so on. I'm also notorious in my favourite LBS for hacking many cm (or several inches) off the width of MTB bars.