roadie syndrome getting worse

[FyrFytrRyn]

well i know many of you, if not all that ride road also ride mtn bikes. although i started my geared adventures on a mountain bike, i havnt touched dirt or a mtn bike in about a month. is this normal? i think it may be the heat getting to me, not only have i not ridden the mtn bikes, my riding frequency went from 2-3 times a week to 6 or 7 days! The lycra and tight jerseys have also taken a firm hold, even bought a new specialized helmet w/o a visor to MATCH the rest of my gear... help?

[Neccros]

Originally Posted by mechmann

i have been eyeing those roadie lids for a while


you know you are really effed when you buy special shoes that you absolutely cannot walk in to save your life...

i am not at that stage!

I must be effed cause I bought those shoes that makes you walk like a constipated retarded penguin....

[FyrFytrRyn]

ah geees, im actually looking for new shoes and pedals, i currently ride with mtn shoes still, i feel some ill roadie shoes comin, something spd though.

[RidetheRAAM4]

i am looking at getting one of those aero helmets

[RidetheRAAM4]

i am looking at getting one of those aero helmets

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by FyrFytrRyn

ah geees, im actually looking for new shoes and pedals, i currently ride with mtn shoes still, i feel some ill roadie shoes comin, something spd though.

SPD? Say it ain't so...

I guess that means you're not THAT far gone.

[RidetheRAAM4]

i am looking at getting one of those aero helmets

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by FyrFytrRyn

ah geees, im actually looking for new shoes and pedals, i currently ride with mtn shoes still, i feel some ill roadie shoes comin, something spd though.

SPD? Say it ain't so...

I guess that means you're not THAT far gone.

[jfromlv]

Ryan, it sounds to me like you need a trip to Mammoth for some DHing.

[FyrFytrRyn]

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

i am looking at getting one of those aero helmets

dO IT!

Originally Posted by jfromlv

Ryan, it sounds to me like you need a trip to Mammoth for some DHing.

J, my DH mentor, im sorry to say, the cortina hasnt been touched since the last race...

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by FyrFytrRyn

...even bought a new specialized helmet w/o a visor to MATCH the rest of my gear...

Nice. I've been using my Giro Atmos helmet for mountain biking lately and it's so much better than my mountain lid. I don't even miss the visor.

[jfromlv]

Originally Posted by FyrFytrRyn

J, my DH mentor, im sorry to say, the cortina hasnt been touched since the last race...

That's exactly why a trip is in order.

[Neccros]

Originally Posted by CeeDubb

Nice. I've been using my Giro Atmos helmet lately and it's so much better than my mountain lid. I don't even miss the visor.

Usually with the geometry of road bikes, you tend to stare towards the ground more than a MTB so you dont really want a visor so when you look up, the visor doesnt block your vision.... just my $.002

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by Neccros

Usually with the geometry of road bikes, you tend to stare towards the ground more than a MTB so you dont really want a visor so when you look up, the visor doesnt block your vision.... just my $.002

I've been using my Atmos helmet for mountain biking...

I'd give you change for your 2 cents, but your opinion wasn't worth that much...

Oops...my bad...I kid...I kid...

[Neccros]

I want a Atmos for roadie riding but they are $$$$$$$ when not on clearance or sale somewhere

[RidetheRAAM4]

Originally Posted by Neccros

I want a Atmos for roadie riding but they are $$$$$$$ when not on clearance or sale somewhere

yeah, what like $180? My helmet is going on 3 years and I just had the giro eclipse....like 80 bucks when I got it. I need a new one though. They say to replace it every 3 years unless you wreck it in a crash.

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by Neccros

I want a Atmos for roadie riding but they are $$$$$$$ when not on clearance or sale somewhere

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

yeah, what like $180? My helmet is going on 3 years and I just had the giro eclipse....like 80 bucks when I got it. I need a new one though. They say to replace it every 3 years unless you wreck it in a crash.

But it comes with a really cool helmet case!!

[Yeti575ASR]

I ride both often , for me when i get to involved in the road I go out and ride the mtb and remember why i started riding bikes. As for the gear i've always rode lyrca and am on my second Giro Atmos helmet. I still have the entry level pedals that the bike shop gave me that are spd compatible. Going on 5,000 miles here in the next month on the road bike. I still prefer the mtb!

[Neccros]

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

yeah, what like $180? My helmet is going on 3 years and I just had the giro eclipse....like 80 bucks when I got it. I need a new one though. They say to replace it every 3 years unless you wreck it in a crash.

I may just get the Pneumo(sp?) its a step down but fits me just as good....

Yeah I had an unfortunate accident that split my helmet from front to back and ripped out a good amount of the inside of my lower lip..... thank God I was wearing it or Id be typing this with a pointer stuck in my mouth!!

[b-rad!]

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

They say to replace it every 3 years unless you wreck it in a crash.

Bell/Giro has always told us 2 years.. I usually do it every year, or decent wreck, whichever comes first! I'm excited when i hit a year.