EB Cycling Club

[FLBuff PE]

I was thinking about your ride this weekend...glad that it wasn't a disaster!

 

[knight1fox3]

New challenge for you cyclists:

 

[csb]

 

[knight1fox3]

^ pics underwater GoPro or it didn't happen.

 

[Road Guy]

Go pro cameras won't work at the depths most people scuba dive... But I've got a good scuba diving camera that I have had below hundred and 30 feet that you can borrow CSB

 

[knight1fox3]

Go pro cameras won't work at the depths most people scuba dive... But I've got a good scuba diving camera that I have had below hundred and 30 feet that you can borrow CSB

The HD HERO Original, HD HERO2, and HERO3 GoPro cameras come in a protective waterproof case that is capable of withstanding depths of up to 197 feet (60 meters).

I've never been diving past 60m myself. And the pic above was taken at less than 100ft.

 

[Road Guy]

I have never seen one ( go pro) on a dive boat.

 

[csb]

Go pro cameras won't work at the depths most people scuba dive... But I've got a good scuba diving camera that I have had below hundred and 30 feet that you can borrow CSB

Thanks, RG!

Now we need to have a eb.com vacation near a beach.

 

[mudpuppy]

Great Lakes! There's some good diving up here, or so I'm told.

 

[csb]

Then a can ride to that island you guys have where it's only bikes and golf carts or some craziness. And fudge?

 

[snickerd3]

Then a can ride to that island you guys have where it's only bikes and golf carts or some craziness. And fudge?

mackinaw island?

 

[mudpuppy]

Then a can ride to that island you guys have where it's only bikes and golf carts or some craziness. And fudge?

mackinaw island?

Mackinac Island. Mackinaw City. No idea why there's a difference.

 

[csb]

So you can identify the tourists. Mack-in-ack.

 

[knight1fox3]

CSB's dream bike:

 

[csb]

I'd fall over a lot due to lack of speed.

Also, what drunk engineer put a treadmill on wheels?!

Final note- first snow ride today.

 

[engineergurl]

So the hubby bought a used bike a few months ago and while we were at his shop (work) yesterday, he showed it off and I noted out loud that it had pedals you clip into and he says " yeah, that's why I haven't ridden it yet". So look... a few questions. Are those universal? I looked today to buy him shoes and some said mountain, some said road and some came with pedals of their own. Next, any recommendations on a reasonably priced pair for someone who would like to get more serious in the sport but has to work around a tight schedule so weeks might go by without a ride?

Also, what about those things that you prop up the bike so you can ride inside?

TIA (and I have 5 days left to order to get them by Christmas)

 

[Dleg]

There are several different clip types. The most common (I think....) is SPD. I am assuming a mountain bike? If so, probably SPD. If a road bike, could be something else. You probably need to have someone look at the pedals and let you know.

I am not a fan of expensive bike shoes. I have always used the bottom of the line Shimano mountain bike shoes - usually $50 to $80, depending on if you can find last year's on sale. It seems like everything else is well over $100. You will also have to buy the SPD cleats, typically. That is another $20 or so. They screw into the bottom of the shoe.

He'll get used to them - just loosen up the action on the pedals so they are easy to get out of. Just a little twist, and you're out. The advantages outweigh the learning curve.

For ride inside - you're talking about working out? You'll have to talk to the bike experts in here. I have resisted the whole "spin class" fad. Back in the day, there were "rollers", but I don't know what they use, now.

 

[knight1fox3]

With a little work, I'm sure you guys can have the bike in tip-top shape in minimal time.

 

[engineergurl]

I will have to double check nonchalantly but I am pretty sure this is a road bike... he got it from another guy that does triathlons and made a point of showing me the upgraded seat and like 6 other things

 

[Dleg]

If that's the case then you will probably need to have someone knowledgable look at it - post a picture of the pedals on this thread, and I bet someone will be able to identify the type and steer you toward the right type of shoes.

I can't even remember the type of pedals my road bike has. All I know is that they are different than many (most?) and I had to know exactly what they were when I went looking for shoes, and the cheapest I could find were well over $100 (and this was 14 years ago!!!!)