For many of us in the 'northern tier' of states, this is the off-season. A time to dream of warmer days and do a little work on the ol' machine. So, what are you doing to your two-wheeled friend this winter?
I'll start things off. I'm going to try a short crankset. The buzz is that they may help with performance and with knees; and while I haven't had any huge problems with mine, a long ride can leave them feeling, well, creaky and weak. And anything that lets me spin better might let me get rid of the 58T pie plate I have out in front. Will they work? I dunno know yet, but they're a lot cheaper than Rotors to try out.
And while I'm at it, anybody know of fast 26x1 tires other than Stelvios and Conti GPs? I'm currently running a Primo Racer 26x1.25, which is great for my training wheels, but I want something skinnier for my fast wheels.
I'll start things off. I'm going to try a short crankset. The buzz is that they may help with performance and with knees; and while I haven't had any huge problems with mine, a long ride can leave them feeling, well, creaky and weak. And anything that lets me spin better might let me get rid of the 58T pie plate I have out in front. Will they work? I dunno know yet, but they're a lot cheaper than Rotors to try out.
And while I'm at it, anybody know of fast 26x1 tires other than Stelvios and Conti GPs? I'm currently running a Primo Racer 26x1.25, which is great for my training wheels, but I want something skinnier for my fast wheels.