Selle Italia Saddle

As I’ve been posting lately, the Jamis Renegade is running very well. I’ve logged more than 350 miles on it. One thing I wanted to change was the saddle. I decided to go with the Selle Italia gel saddle that you see here:

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The is the “TRK” model. I find it much more comfortable than the saddle it replaces. Also, it sits on standard rails, which means I can mount a small seat bag underneath to keep a few essentials. Looking forward to many miles ahead on this saddle. If things go right, I’ll log about 1,500 more this year.

Published in: on August 12, 2016 at 12:48 am  Leave a Comment  
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Renegade Elite, update

Went for my longest ride so far this year, a little more than 50 miles, on the Jamis Renegade Elite. Some of this riding was along the river, with very little climbing. The rest was rolling terrain. In other words, a longer ride but not terribly difficult.

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The Jamis Renegade Elite is performing well. I took it onto some short gravel stretches to get the feel, which is confident and snappy. The Shimano gearset seems to be a fit for me, although some cable adjustments need to be made. This is to be expected as cables stretch a bit in the early days. Of course, the saddle requires some breaking in. I do prefer this hydraulic disc breaks. As some of my riding is on streets, one needs to grab the brakes for less than courteous drivers. These stop the bike quickly. All in all, things are working out great. I’ll be making a video soon. Stay tuned.

Published in: on July 24, 2016 at 8:38 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Slow and Steady, bicycling

Bicycling is not only lots of fun, it’s great exercise. I’ve been adding miles to my routine over the past 6 months, gradually stretching those rides. Here’s a look at my Garmin GPS from a ride last week:

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Got to 40 miles. Took me quite a while, but was a steady ride with a few breaks. My goal is 75 miles in a single ride. Hope to get there by the end of this year. No matter what, I’ll shed some pounds in the process. Be safe riding.

Published in: on June 28, 2016 at 10:55 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Schuylkill River Trail

The Schuylkill River Trail traces the river of the same name, providing a location for recreational activities from Philadelphia all the way to Reading and beyond. I’ve ridden my bicycle on it many times but not lately. That is, until today:

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I rode more than 20 miles, at an easy pace. The weather was chilly, but plenty of people out.

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With ample places to park at various locations along the trail, there are many ways to access the route. While the views are a bit bleak now at the end of winter, there still are plenty of sights to see.

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Get out there and get some exercise. It’s fun and good for you.

Published in: on February 28, 2016 at 6:42 pm  Leave a Comment  
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