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Having never been on a roadbike or worn lycra, what analogy best describes the difference between Road and Mountain biking?
Rally Car Driving vs Formula 1?
Freeskiing vs FIS?
Skiercross vs. GS?
Skiing all mountain vs skiing groomed?
Just curious. I'd try it but am shitscared of getting clocked by cars or eating shit on blacktop.
I'd say alpine v. nordic...
Perhaps sea kayaking vs. whitewater . . .
Gay v. straight maybe
That's perfectQuote:
Originally Posted by Kellie
Mods vs. Rockers. Don’t be a dork, by a BMX bike with a coaster break.
umm, dirt vs. pavement maybe :biggrin:
seriously, they are both fantastic. I was a hard corp MTB'er for 10 yrs before I tried the road bike. used to laugh at roadies and their lycra, etc. Once I started road riding though, I was hooked (and no longer laughed at the lycra as i went full bore...you need it road riding). the speed is simply awesome. picture screaming down highway one from the top of Tam to Stinson Beach at an average speed of 30+ mph....carving turns, so cool. and the amount of miles/places you can go in one day/ride is amazing. rolling across the GG Bridge, through Marin out to Pt Reyes and back in one afternoon can't be beat.
I still love MTB'ing, but its great to go into the garage and say "mmm, road or dirst today?"....plus, its easier to just roll outta the garage on the bike vs throwing the MTB on the car and driving to the trail....
A pretty simple comparison is driving a 4x4 around on rutted out dirt roads or bogging in the mud, then getting to the trailhead, getting in a Ferrari and cruising a twisty coast highway.
They are both great, and obviously different. The one thing I like about road is the immediately noticable efficiency.
Best so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by scoober
And Pu- get a road bike. Weaving through Manhattan traffic enjoying two-wheeled anarchy is a blast. SF hills should add to the fun. And you get give asshole soccer moms Da Hui treatment when they nearly run over you (of course you'll probably end up sleeping with them instead ;) )
Agreed (except that driving a ferrari uphill is still probably fun . . .).Quote:
Originally Posted by scoober
Less bugz on the road, BUT MORE DOGS, damnit.
The ferrari analogy is great. The speed is one of the ebst things about road biking. I love being able to put the hammer down and cruising, breaking the speed limit of the road, riding 50-60-70 or more miles in a day.....
Motorcross vs. Moto GP
Yup. Perfect analogy.Quote:
Originally Posted by scoober
Climbing on a road bike is (almost) fun, cause it so damn easy compared to climbing on a mtn bike.
Sounds sick!Quote:
Originally Posted by scoober
the reproductive area has a lot less sandy particles in road biking, than in mtn biking; where things are more granular
Exactly, you hit it right on the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by scoober
Wine vs Beer
This type of Ferrari? :D
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/image...Finalsmall.jpg
:FIREdevil
"I'd try it but am shitscared of getting clocked by cars or eating shit on blacktop."?????????
2000 miles on road bike this year---hit by car 0
13 miles on moutain bike---hit by motorized vehicle 1 (f-ing atv)
i dont have great technical skills on trail. road biking is a lot easier on the old body.
Beware of serious consequences for bicycle-vehicle collisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by vanilla gorilla
And wear a helmet every time you get on a bike. Mine probably saved my life.
Perfect description. BTW I rode both bikes today 'cuz I could. After switching over to my road bike I said to myself, "Oh my goodness, this efficiency is immediately noticeable!" :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by scoober
Yeah, just imagine driving that 512 around wearing some brightly colored spandex, and you'll get the feeling of road biking right away. I'm so glad that car is photoshopped otherwise someone is going to hell.
I brought up the efficiency not because I think that mtb's are inefficient, it just describes a road bike's feel in comparison. On an mtb the suspension and tires are there to isolate you from trail input, in order to allow you to control your bike, pick your line, and go faster. On a road bike you are totally connected to the road, and the feel of almost every bit of your power going directly into your forward motion is pretty satisfying.
I fell in the same boat until I bought one...now I have too much lycra and haven't gone on a serious mountain bike ride in over a month...damn road bike... addictive :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Superstar Punani
Haven't taken a digger on the roadie yet though, but the cars (moreso the trucks) do creep me out...
I went to a clinic last night at the Colorado National Speedway and buzzing around corners in a big bunch reminded me of NASCAR!Quote:
Originally Posted by Superstar Punani
As far as lycra - remember that something like 90% of the resistance on a road bike is due to wind. Also, on a 2.5 hr ride avg. 85 rpms = 12,750 rotations....comfortable is good.