Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Mnt bkng


I want to be better at mountain biking.

Specifically: more efficient at climbing, more comfy with a bit of air, and more better at sitting longer on that thing.

So I'm going to ride my mountain bike more. I'm commuting on it for the next couple weeks and seeking out the dirt options.

The climbing thing is weird, because the bike wants me to sit and spin and I'm a stander and jammer. I can't believe how tired out I get sitting and spinning.

As for air. This is a slow process. I'm off the blood-thinners now, so I can practice a bit more guilt-free on the air front. And the little area behind the Japanese Garden at Manito Park provides a nice little practice spot that's close by.

Long hauls: I may need to put a Brooks or a plastic-Brooks replica on there. The WTB that's on there doesn't work for me.
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 9:08:00 AM PDT

    That's a solid plan for climbing better...add a 6-pound seat to your bike.

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  2. Jonathan EberlyApril 17, 2012 at 10:13:00 AM PDT

    I like this idea. I says SOS rides and dirt trail options. Dont forget the Northwest passage. Maybe we can set up an AM or evening Northwest ride weekly. I need to get better for the Wednesday Night MTN bike Races at Riverside.

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  3. NotApril 17, 2012 at 10:28:00 AM PDT

    John, is that an older WTB Speed V with the 157mm width?
    - Ventura

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  4. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 11:37:00 AM PDT

    Downshift! It'll get easier!

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  5. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 12:11:00 PM PDT

    When you acquire your new mtb skills please give me your old ones.

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  6. John SpeareApril 17, 2012 at 12:32:00 PM PDT

    Jon - early morning HD trail ride would be cool. I like 6:30 am on Weds mornings. 25th/HD.

    Ventura: the saddle doesn't look that old. It's a Rocket V. I still have your tires! contact me and we can meet up.

    Anon 1: i have removed my saddle bag that some anonymous local bike builder loaded up with a boulder.

    Anon 2: downshift and spinning is the hard part. I just blow up AND go slow. But you're right. That's the deal.

    Anon 3: you don't want them.

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  7. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 3:01:00 PM PDT

    "Mnt bkng", I didn't know you spoke Welsh.

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  8. mechBgonApril 17, 2012 at 9:20:00 PM PDT

    You have some decent reach on that bike, so you can get your arms and back into the action as needed. If you want to try a suggestion, simply lock out your granny ring and climb seated but with more torque.

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  9. GlenApril 18, 2012 at 5:59:00 AM PDT

    I have an old bottle of torque sitting around that I never use anymore if you want to try it.

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  10. Jeff KApril 19, 2012 at 9:31:00 AM PDT

    More red meat on the Weber grill = super climber

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