An Opportunity?
February 25th, 2008 | Written by The Rev | Topic: SermonsAs I was reading CNN today, wedged between the Britney and Clinton/Obama “news”. I came across this story. Surprisingly I was not consulted for this story, probably because no one really leaves The Big Ring. Spread the word Brothers and Sisters, The Big Ring is rolling.
I am having a bit of a personal quandary as of late. 2 years ago I stripped the Dura Ace off my sweet custom road frame to build a new ‘cross bike. As of today the road frame still sits bare, I raced my cross bike on the road all season(after putting the 53 back on). I find myself with the financing to rebuild the road bike yet no desire. My thinking is, there is ‘cross season and the pre season. Might as well ride the same bike. Thoughts?
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Comment by GeWilli on the February 26th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Same bike - Amen. If the geometry isn’t slowing you down… no point to switch? Is there really anything other than cross that demands the devotion of the big ring anymore? With few exceptions Road racing lately is as soft as the little ring - Cross is where the big ringers all go to find solace and peace.
No worries on leaving the Church of the Big Ring. As long as the preacher keeps preaching!
Comment by MM on the February 26th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Gotta have two bikes…even if the roadie takes a backup role.
I take great joy in the fact that I take my Ridley Helium/Dura Ace bike banging down dirt connector roads when the rest of the group stops and goes arounds…
Big Ring is the attitude, the bike is secondary.
Comment by The Rev on the February 26th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Brothers you have inspired me. The cross bike shall be my weapon of choice for this cross pre season.
Comment by Snake on the February 26th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Thou shall train on ye bike that ye races on.
Thou shall always train in the big ring.
Amen.
Comment by Ftrain on the February 26th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I had my Orbea Orca/ DA groupo up to the Kysrium hubs in water the other day. My friends went around and stayed on the pave’. I won the bridge sprint hands down, girlfriend took 2nd, as she followed the path of the big ring…
Comment by slappy on the March 11th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
but buuut but don’t you want yer steel road bike to have some big ring lovin too? you know it’s good for it, shheeesh or get it out into a good home..