Mountain Biking...freespirited, and not-so-complicated fun

[angst]

hahahaha... bat picc kanina?

[BlackMagic]

we planned to climb McKinley sana kaso yung mga kasama namin werent up to it kaya we ended up sa reclammation nalang.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Black M
ngek sayang! PICC puede ako, actually papunta ako duon noong sunday morning kaya lang someone stole my rubber shoes, i lost time looking for it, so nag dasmariñas cavbite na lang ako. Ive rack around 40km. I was looking pa naman for a cycling buddy. Hirap din kasi magisa nakakatakot baka agawin sa iyo ang bike, maraming kakilala dad ko na cyclist na biktima ng "Bike-Jack". Mostly ang gamit nila L300 FB.
Susunod Black M

Just Give me a Txt at 0916-516-4713 Maxbuwaya or Odilio S. Castro

[MAXBUWAYA]

teka anong average speed nyo? Mga 18 to 25km lang average ko 15 pa pag paakyat. takot ako baka maiwan ako


tanong ko lang, is this clipless pedal? what shoes ang puede dito?

[BlackMagic]

Max,
ok i got your num. txt you pag sa PICC ulit. Clipless pedals nga yan. Eto mga shoes namin ni Gulliver. Pde mga ito sa pedals mo. The cleats come with the pedals and not the shoes FYI.

[MAXBUWAYA]

So you mean kahit anong shoes puede sa pedals ko?

Magkano kaya iyang mga iyan?
Any brand suggestion?

Tnx guys



I use to have those toe clips ba iyon? na cat eye hehehe yung d suot

[BlackMagic]

Max,
Yung shoes ko 2K lang bili ko sa cartimar. There are 2 types cycling shoes, one for mountain bikes and another for road bikes. Cleats of mountain bike shoes are smaller while for road bikes parang takong. Just ask for mountain bike shoes from your bike shop. If the pic u posted is of your pedal, try asking for the cleats that came with it unless you would want to buy a set of cleats for P400. It should have come with the pedals. Gulliver's shoes are a little more expensive than mine. MGa 2500 ata bili niya dun. Yung shoes namin are those that arent difficult to walk with. Pwede pa pang labas.

[gulliver]

Originally posted by MAXBUWAYA
ows? pati dyan limited ang bike speed? grabe talga ang rules sa states, dpat ganyan din sa pinas

May tanong ako?

What is Integrated headsets?

pj is right, they have rules for everything over there and there are even places where bikers, hikers and joggers have to fight for right of way sa trails. extreme bikers there can tear up trails pretty bad. you can imagine how extreme that must be!!!

max
re integrated headsets, your giant has an integreted headset. yung pangsalo ng bearings sa taas at baba ng head portion ng frame mo (where the fork is installed), is built as part of the frame and is supposed to be more durable than the old frames where the bearing "cradles" have to be screwed in as separate parts of the frame.

[gulliver]

Originally posted by MAXBUWAYA
also check this out about cranks

ttp://www.argonet.co.uk/highpath/cycle_/ovals.htm

hmmm, i can understand how ovals can help on the uphill pero paano kaya yun sa flats? the way i see it, the so-called deadspots can also be resolved by having clips...using clipped shoes with an efficient cadence (push and pull action) should eliminate those dead spots just as well. but really don't know kasi i've never tried ovals hehehe...



Check out this article on pedalling i found in Mountain Bike Action magazine:

QUOTE
Train Smarter, Not Harder--Aug'99
By: Jason Leith

In mountain biking, wasted energy is akin to wasted money. Nobody would stand around throwing away hundred dollar bills, but many of us waste precious energy with each pedal stroke without a second thought. Energy is a limited resource, and the first thing on our minds should be riding as efficiently as possible. Fortunately, efficiency is something that can be learned. With practice and patience, you can learn to stretch your energy dollar.

WHERE TO START
The best place to start is with the pedal stroke. When we first learn how to ride, the mistake we all make is pedaling in squares, or "mashing." This means pushing downward, while neglecting the upward pull. But if you train yourself to pull upward, the dead spot in the pedal stroke is eliminated and less energy is wasted in the downward stroke. Spinning is the core of proper technique. Mastering this skill can make a good cyclist into a great cyclist. Spinning is a pushing and pulling of the pedals simultaneously. As one foot is pushing downward, the opposite foot is pulling. Sound easy? It isn't. The difficulty lies in the contracting and relaxing of the muscle in the upper leg. This is where the practice portion comes in. At first, this takes a lot of concentration, but as you become more comfortable, it will become almost effortless. The key is to learn how to focus on the upward motion of the pedal.

Clipless pedals, as opposed to toe clips, will make the process easier. (Note: this training procedure is impossible to perform without clipless pedals or toe clips.)

HARD EARNED ADVICE
Don't be afraid of clipless pedals. It will usually take the average person about two rides to become accustomed to their mechanism. If you ask anybody who uses them, they will tell you that they can't ride without them.

Another useful tool for increasing pedaling efficiency is a cadence meter. The purpose of the cadence meter is to inform the rider at what RPM he is pedaling. This is where the importance of leg speed comes in. Leg speed is defined as the rate at which the rider is turning the pedals over. The higher the revolutions per minute, the higher the leg speed. By training leg speed, the rider is training the body to call upon muscle fibers for a desired amount of time. Spinning at a high rpm for a long distance helps the rider increase neuromuscular memory.In the beginning, this type of training is best performed on a smooth surface. This doesn't mean you have to give up your dirt ride. Just pedal to the trailhead instead of driving there. If you don't live close enough to a trailhead, park your car a few miles away from where you start. Start off in an easy gear and work on staying in the 90 to 100 rpm range. This is going to feel somewhat strange at first. You are pedaling very fast, but you are not rolling at a very high rate. Don't let this anxiety force you to shift to a higher gear and ruin your cadence. Remember, you are practicing to become fluid. Concentrate on pushing and pulling and the timing of the muscle contractions of your upper leg. As you are doing this, be aware of what the rest of your body is doing. Start from your head and move all the way down to your toes. You are looking for any place where your body is wasting energy. Relax any muscles that are not directly involved in the pedal stroke. Keep your head up and your posture stable. Don't slouch your shoulders or spine. Keep your arms slightly bent, so that you can absorb shock with your arms and not your back. Relax your grip. Don't let your hands clench the bars. Believe it or not, you can even use up a lot of energy squinting your eyes.

THE LEARNING CURVE
After two to three weeks, you will begin to notice that your climbing is smoother and more refined. This is a manifestation of learning to pull the pedals. You will notice that you become quite smooth in rocky and technical climbing sections. Your endurance will go up, your speed will increase and your drive train will last longer. Above all, you will be much more fluid on the bike.

MASTERING THE ART
After you have mastered the art of the spin, it is time to work on long climbs. The goal of climbing is to be comfortable in the saddle while spinning for long periods of time. This is where you develop a lot of your strength and power. Power is a term given to the ability to exert maximal force during a specified effort. Remember, don't rush ahead. This type of training is to be done only after a smooth spin and leg speed have been developed. This is to prevent any problem that can be caused by excessive mashing. Without the proper form, many experience pain in the lower back, premature fatigue in the quadriceps or pain in the knees from excessive sheering force due to underdeveloped musculature. Many of these problems can be remedied by working out in the gym to increase strength in the upper body and legs. An area that should be emphasized is the trunk, which includes the abs, obliques and erector muscles of the spine. This is the hub of your body.Even if you aren't a racer, don't neglect your technique. Better technique is not just about winning races, it is about having more fun. Don't turn this into a job or work. Just take the time to observe your techniques and evaluate where you should improve. Proper technique will ensure less injury and a much more enjoyable experience each time you go out.

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[BlackMagic]

Ted,
WHen will you be riding again? Damn got cramps yesterday sa UP. WOrse is it happened dun sa mataas na climb sa likod. Bumigay magkabilaan quadriceps ko. Lamig kasi kahapon sa UP. It happened on my 50th km pa hehe. The group is asking where you are na. They miss you sir. Bilib sila sa iyo kasi after we rode sa Fort, yosi ka agad. hahaha.