Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 22, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2018 Everything about those photos make me sad for you. The roller set-up is neat, though. Still sad, but neat. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 22, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2018 How is 'The Haunting'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 22, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2018 Just now, Razors Edge said: Everything about those photos make me sad for you. The roller set-up is neat, though. Still sad, but neat. I think that setup is great, and would love to have something like that! It probably comes in super handy when the weather is crap, and the weather in the northeast (or anywhere on the east coast) is pretty constantly crappy. Plus, if you only have time for a quick workout, it would be perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 22, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Is that fork attachment to simulate a hill? Resistance increases & fork goes up a notch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 22, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2018 I thought you were supposed to have a fan for something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Everything about those photos make me sad for you. The roller set-up is neat, though. Still sad, but neat. Tom I've ridden in icky weather before, I don't see the purpose. I end up with a filthy bike, cold toes and fingers, tons more laundry, and a terrible attitude toward riding. If this gets me on the bike, then I'm good. I didn't ride my rollers for a while. I got thrown to the floor a few times, it hurt. SO I built this. I rarely touch the sides now, probably a few thousand miles on this setup. I'll always have railings. 20 minutes ago, Randomguy said: How is 'The Haunting'? I hate horror. I was watching Friends. Netflix seems to think we all want to see horror, I wish I could pick what shows up. 18 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I think that setup is great, and would love to have something like that! It probably comes in super handy when the weather is crap, and the weather in the northeast (or anywhere on the east coast) is pretty constantly crappy. Plus, if you only have time for a quick workout, it would be perfect! Today was just cold, and windy. 17 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Is that fork attachment to simulate a hill? Resistance increases & fork goes up a notch? Yes. If you use a program (I use Zwift), it goes up and down with the hills. It was pretty cool. 15 minutes ago, donkpow said: I thought you were supposed to have a fan for something like that? Wahoo makes a fan that changes wind (fan) speed with the program you are riding. Seems cool, but $250 is even more than I would spend on a fan. Oddly, I've ridden in my basmenet a lot, I've never used a fan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 22, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2018 Is that the White Rabbit laying on the table unloved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted October 22, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2018 I used to use action movies. They only need to be exciting, most of your brain will be tied up pedalling. Blade, Matrix, Predator, anything exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted October 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Is that the White Rabbit laying on the table unloved? Sadly, yes. She was planning to race with t, but never got to. Would you like me to return it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 22, 2018 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Sadly, yes. She was planning to race with t, but never got to. Would you like me to return it? No. Find someone in the bike world who would like to give it a try. I don't have the motor for it. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted October 22, 2018 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2018 I bet there's some jockey wheels on the rear derailleur...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted October 23, 2018 Share #13 Posted October 23, 2018 With your problems that is probably an upgrade, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted October 23, 2018 Share #14 Posted October 23, 2018 Dude in the gaff above mine has an exercise bike, the moran. I get out there on the road every day, in all weather, the noise I make doing this bothers no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted October 23, 2018 13 hours ago, pedalphile said: Dude in the gaff above mine has an exercise bike, the moran. I get out there on the road every day, in all weather, the noise I make doing this bothers no one. I leave my house in the dark, I get home in the dark. Seems like a decent compromise. Don't feel it makes me a moron. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted October 23, 2018 Share #16 Posted October 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I leave my house in the dark, I get home in the dark. Seems like a decent compromise. Don't feel it makes me a moron. And nor should you and I don’t either, the moran I mentioned was the noisy moran my neighbour, who does it noisily above my living room in a Victorian house, just floorboards between us, at any time of day or night, not your good self, who I know for certain would do no such thing, you has a basement, where it disturbs no one, isn’t it? ? it not allus all about thee, tha knows. Just so we’re clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 23, 2018 Share #17 Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Square Wheels said: I leave my house in the dark, I get home in the dark. Seems like a decent compromise. Don't feel it makes me a moron. Ride to work with a light. Ride before or after work with a light. Ride at lunch. Ride on weekends. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted October 24, 2018 Share #18 Posted October 24, 2018 I once rode a bike with no front wheel for about 6 feet, it was a painful dismount..... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted October 24, 2018 Share #19 Posted October 24, 2018 That setup looks too fancy schmancy for me. A LBS offered me a deal on a wahoo kicker but I don't train per se inside. I just ride a trainer to get some miles. I ride w/ a lot of people who use zwift, and I see a crap ton of strava posts already...pansies That looks nice a nice setup though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted October 24, 2018 17 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Ride to work with a light. Ride before or after work with a light. Ride at lunch. Ride on weekends. Tom It always seems easy to offer advice like this. I work in Boston, I've ridden here a bunch times, it's terrifying once you get in the city, plus it's 30 miles away. Before work? I need to be in the car by 5am, I'd have to get up really early. At lunch? Again, I work in Boston. I have a desk job, I eat at my desk and haven't gone to lunch in 20+ years. I try to ride on weekends outside. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted October 24, 2018 Share #21 Posted October 24, 2018 When was the last time you cleaned your basement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted October 24, 2018 Share #22 Posted October 24, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 24, 2018 Share #23 Posted October 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: When was the last time you cleaned your basement? Basement??? That's the bedroom! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 24, 2018 Share #24 Posted October 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Square Wheels said: It always seems easy to offer advice like this. I work in Boston, I've ridden here a bunch times, it's terrifying once you get in the city, plus it's 30 miles away. Before work? I need to be in the car by 5am, I'd have to get up really early. At lunch? Again, I work in Boston. I have a desk job, I eat at my desk and haven't gone to lunch in 20+ years. I try to ride on weekends outside. I agree, that was fucked up advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted October 24, 2018 Share #25 Posted October 24, 2018 Nice pain cave you got there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted October 24, 2018 Share #26 Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 2:24 PM, Square Wheels said: I've ridden in icky weather before, I don't see the purpose. I end up with a filthy bike, cold toes and fingers, tons more laundry, and a terrible attitude toward riding. If this gets me on the bike, then I'm good. I didn't ride my rollers for a while. I got thrown to the floor a few times, it hurt. SO I built this. I rarely touch the sides now, probably a few thousand miles on this setup. I'll always have railings. I Nice work. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share #27 Posted October 25, 2018 7 hours ago, Mr. Silly said: When was the last time you cleaned your basement? Every winter I claim I spend time cleaning. Every spring I look at my failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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