Jon, this might be just the ticket. Thanks for the recommendation, into the cart they go...
Deacon & Rene, definitely think it's a combination and I'll probably be able to narrow it down as I switch out things and commute more miles On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 2:02:28 PM UTC-4, Jon in central Colorado wrote: > > Philip, > That's great ! There's always a little tweaking after the first ride on a > new build. > Do you think some new bike adrenalin kicked in to get you there faster?( > Smiles) > I put these gel pads under the tape on my road bike bars to lessen the > pain on my torn rotator cuff. Attach them on the bars with electrical tape > and then put your tape of choice over the gel. > > https://www.amazon.com/Fizik-Bar-Four-Pieces-tape/dp/B000N0YQ34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467050080&sr=8-1&keywords=fizik+gel+pads > Have fun with your new bike. > Jon > > On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10:47:41 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > >> So today, I finally took it on my normal commute into work from DC in >> Virginia, about 8 miles and takes me about 50ish minutes in the morning. I >> hadn't ridden into work since early late October. I went into the holidays >> gaining 10 lb and getting out of shape, and never really took exercising >> back up. So I expected it to take closer to 1 hour mark for my commute. >> >> I'm generally slower in the morning, and there's a stretch of about 3.5 >> miles where it's all uphill when I enter Virginia, steeper in the >> beginning, and levels out as I get closer to work. As I was getting closer >> to this section, I thought "time to drop to the granny", but surprisingly >> was able to keep it in the big ring (granted 40t). I decided to pace >> myself, because previous bikes I've ridden had me gassed by the time I got >> to where the road slowly levels out. So I just spun, and thought I was >> taking it pretty moderately paced. >> >> I thought to myself, "Well the Hunq is a touring bike, what'd you expect? >> It's not a roadie, you're gonna be slower." >> >> As I got into my building, I checked the time expecting to rush to get >> dressed, etc. Found I got into work in 47 minutes, one of my faster times. >> I took off my shirt and barely any sweat. >> >> I was so confused, I'm trying many "firsts" on this build so I can't >> pinpoint it - my first time tubeless, first time on Compass Rat Traps, >> first time with Jones loop bar on more pavement rides. >> >> The only changes I need to make - the Jeff Jones Loop bar did get a bit >> uncomfortable at the grips at the end of the ride - might need ergon or >> more padding than the cotton tape I have. Need to tilt the handlebar up >> slightly, and need to switch out the VP-001 for the VP Vice pedals. >> >> Either way, I'm extremely pleased on my first commute with this bike. >> >> On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >>> >>> Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) >>> on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here are some >>> pictures before my morning commute from DC into Arlington. >>> >>> This is a 48cm Hunqapillar, with mostly 10 speed XT parts except the SLX >>> rear derailleur, and White Industries crankset. Also Pauls canti's and >>> levers, Brooks Swift, and Nitto Seatpost. >>> >>> Of unusual to note, I fitted this out with a Jones loop bar. I had >>> Clockwork Bikes make me a custom 31.8 quill stem. It's bare steel right >>> now, but I'll probably nickel plate it somewhere down the road. Wheels are >>> Compass Rat Traps set up tubeless on Atlas rims. Using the Riv's silver hub >>> rear, and the Shutter precision hub front. Built up by Gravel & Grind. >>> >>> Got the Carradice bag from Gravel & Grind, fits all my work clothes, >>> work laptop, lunch, with room to spare. Strapped to my handlebar method - >>> via Ultraromance-style, and also seen on Mark Reimer's Atlantis. I really >>> like this set up, allows more cargo than a basket, and things don't fly >>> around. >>> >>> Can't recommend the guys at Gravel & Grind enough. Very chill, very >>> flexible, and very rad. >>> >>> This bike rides soo awesome! I can really push it, but it's very >>> comfortable and stable. I was also surprised how light it feels considering >>> it's a stout frame. So stoked for many many years on this thing! >>> >>> Thanks to all those I've privately messaged and all those who answered >>> my questions and all that. It really helped a lot. >>> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ug2HnvOfM50/V2fxkOdP-nI/AAAAAAAABHg/aaBL6jy4X7ES7xjaG4BFeweFoVFL7Vn9gCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_083954.jpg> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWU7Dpf3jD4/V2fxliL7B3I/AAAAAAAABHo/6uRpzBGkLN8-AkkB_pV7jY4rlDlFr1GbACLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_083945.jpg> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fyBH9EE5ZdA/V2fxmzpKqUI/AAAAAAAABHw/wtMWqtxLwZgfrR52F_EkoI1txdd_du-QwCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_084111.jpg> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-au_AYxxY8Bo/V2fxoaBp-EI/AAAAAAAABH4/V-ozxNzVX-Iuh8Z6UWsOOsjQ7RmPuYf7QCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_084118.jpg> >>> >>> I've been thinking of getting a Hunq for awhile now back when it was the >>> awesome grey and red color, so I got it colored in the old grey, but cream >>> accents to match the new Hunqapillar decals. >>> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_FxneNSaWpI/V2fxN0ZmvCI/AAAAAAAABHI/5eNIDh-lh94KCI15fjqno_90Sv7H-Fx5QCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_083924.jpg> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--NuFoxijWi4/V2fxQtXbsAI/AAAAAAAABHQ/yLfYsqWH5hAmaNMNWkuOu9iTIZVg7f3CgCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_083930.jpg> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OivuCnxPoDg/V2fxSWa1uqI/AAAAAAAABHY/qERJLtzEH5QEhUPwFXLUephb0ViLmXX2QCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160620_083938.jpg> >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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