Winter notes...

As I mentioned a few posts down...I'm hoping to use this blog as a cycling training diary this next year. Hell, why not start now. Can't say I won't be putting in any design news...but it'll be good to document the progress on the bike. With the daylight minimizing more and more each day...I find myself hopping on the rollers each night instead of the usual spin after work.

What I want to start off doing is analyzing my current indoor equipment...and what I hope to replace/reuse for this winter. I should be posting my goals to start off...but I'm still sorting those out. For the past few winters I have been using my old trusty lugged steel Faggin frame from God knows when. Quill stem, downtubes, etc. I have always used this for the rollers to collect the sweat and dust that I don't wanna get on my other bike.

Things I need to do to it:
1) Recheck the measurements. I did some fine tuning on the Trek this year for positioning. I will need to match the Faggin as close as possible so I'm comfy and not totally awkward when switching bikes...

2) Swap saddles. Currently have the San Marco Era on here...and the Aspide arrowhead on the Trek. Can't say I really like either...but 50mins of sitting on the Era and I'm sore. A new saddle could affect some positioning (like a Brooks)...but maybe it'll be worth it.

3) Decide on componentry. As you can tell from the pic...this shit is old. Which, for an indoor machine...I don't "really" care. But...if I put '07 D/A on the Trek...I can use the Ultegra 9speed on here. Could be an option.

As it is currently:


The rollers I've had for a WHILE. Unfortunately two years ago on of the belts for the resistance unit snapped and I can't seem to find a replacement. While the rollers are great for a better road feel...I would like to add some resistance to it. So I am thinking of purchasing a new trainer. Reasons:
1) Resistance settings

2) Transportability

Thinking of just picking up something under $200. Nashbar or Performance perhaps:


So thats a quick review for now. Hopefully tomorrow I can continue on the equipment and outline some goals for the winter training...