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Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,334
Posted By Gearhead65

I hope your healing is going well (I only read...

I hope your healing is going well (I only read your original post). I'd say YES, you will get back out there. The first few rides may have quite a bit of trepidation but you'll get past that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

I have not connected to the computer yet to...

I have not connected to the computer yet to adjust shift so it is at factory settings. Being that it's snowing like hell now, probably will be doing that soon out of boredom.

I have prev gen Red...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

Great! Shifting in both front and back is just...

Great! Shifting in both front and back is just flawless. Been also doing some rides in heavy gloves (25-30F) and no issues on either shifting or tactical feel of the shift 'buttons'. Also, feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

Thanks. The 1st Gen Di2 I built up was for a...

Thanks. The 1st Gen Di2 I built up was for a friend and didn't have much time on it myself. I do love the E-tube versus the 1st gen wiring setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

The build with 6870.... 351205351206351207351208

The build with 6870....
351205351206351207351208
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

I'm going to guess the RD. Just going by the...

I'm going to guess the RD. Just going by the Starbike site showing the long cage RD as out of stock and 'delivery date unknown'. They have the 11-32 in stock. That being said the availability of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-13, 07:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

Thanks. I ordered a-la-carte, so I chose the...

Thanks. I ordered a-la-carte, so I chose the 9000 chain since it was just a few bucks difference. FWIW...I did order the cables stateside for the best price on those.

I've setup a 1st gen...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-13, 06:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

6870 arrived yesterday. 350826

6870 arrived yesterday.
350826
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By Gearhead65

I was going to buildup a Fuji Norcom Straight as...

I was going to buildup a Fuji Norcom Straight as a road bike before I found a great deal on a TMR01 frameset.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

Thats where I ordered from. Great prices on most...

Thats where I ordered from. Great prices on most the components.
I did order the cables stateside though for better pricing.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

LOL! Yes. Certain.

LOL! Yes. Certain.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,737
Posted By Gearhead65

Ordered 6870 Di2 yesterday from Germany and got...

Ordered 6870 Di2 yesterday from Germany and got shipment notification this morning...FWIW
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,552
Posted By Gearhead65

I could fit my 56CM Specialized Roubaix in the...

I could fit my 56CM Specialized Roubaix in the back of my C6 with the front wheel off. Would have to move the passenger seat most the way forward, but hauled it that way countless times before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,729
Posted By Gearhead65

I have Boyd tubies. Love them.

I have Boyd tubies. Love them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-12, 08:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,796
Posted By Gearhead65

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By Gearhead65

Really appreciate the input guys. Helps to know...

Really appreciate the input guys. Helps to know what you expect. I do eat apples normally (didn't know about the healing help though) and taking a calcium supplement with D. Hoping for a fast...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By Gearhead65

Crashed in Hell of the South race last weekend.

Crashed in Hell of the South race last weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By Gearhead65

Broken scapula

Broke the bottom half off my right scapula. If you have suffered this injury, please post your recovery details and timeline to get back on a trainer, then on the road. Any details would be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-04-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,729
Posted By Gearhead65

I clip at 9.9%, but my Withings scale can vary...

I clip at 9.9%, but my Withings scale can vary between 12-16%.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-28-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,229
Posted By Gearhead65

163 miles this year in RAIN. Lead pack did...

163 miles this year in RAIN. Lead pack did briefly get held at a stoplight where we all peed before the light changed. All water/nutrition handoffs were "on-the-fly".
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-26-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,152
Posted By Gearhead65

So I am mildly anemic as well and also have...

So I am mildly anemic as well and also have Raynaulds. Is there a link between the two?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-29-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By Gearhead65

Yea, good ride. 6000 ft of climb. Ave of 19.3...

Yea, good ride. 6000 ft of climb. Ave of 19.3 over the 102 miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,339
Posted By Gearhead65

I downloaded the DIY instructions before they...

I downloaded the DIY instructions before they were removed. I can post tonight.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,585
Posted By Gearhead65

Umm, I love Thin Mint Cookies.

Umm, I love Thin Mint Cookies.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,973
Posted By Gearhead65

Thank you Sean. Sent you an Email. Tom

Thank you Sean. Sent you an Email.
Tom
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,973
Posted By Gearhead65

FWIW...keep and eye on the spoke tension. I've...

FWIW...keep and eye on the spoke tension. I've had a couple spokes on the non-drive side of my rear Soul 2.0 that keep loosening. Every 50-100 miles I need to retrue. Taking it to a shop this week...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,866
Posted By Gearhead65

GMC Acadia...remove the third row seats. Got it...

GMC Acadia...remove the third row seats.
Got it setup for two, but could fit up to four bikes inside.
Jeez people...post some pixs.....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,276
Posted By Gearhead65

Have Red on my bike and my wifes bike. Something...

Have Red on my bike and my wifes bike. Something I liked about the Red levers was the builtin ability to adjust a small cam in order to bring the levers closer to the bar for my wife.

Went to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,032
Posted By Gearhead65

+1

+1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By Gearhead65

Specialized Frame warranty

I have a 2009 Specialized Roubaix. I am the 2nd owner. I am having issues with the right (drive) side BB30 bearing no longer being an interference fit (it basically will fall out of the BB when you...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-01-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,322
Posted By Gearhead65

When is your app going to be available? I use...

When is your app going to be available? I use Tapatalk also for many other forums (ie - Weight Weenies, for one.)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-10, 09:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,430
Posted By Gearhead65

It gets easier. Part is also making sure you...

It gets easier. Part is also making sure you have the cleat flat to the pedal as you clip in. I thought the same thing when I got my Zeros, but after a week or so, it was easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-10, 02:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,959
Posted By Gearhead65

Yes...I ordered from PBK multiple times earlier...

Yes...I ordered from PBK multiple times earlier this year and it was only 1.5 weeks. But I ordered tires from them last month and it took a full month from the time I got the ship email until I got...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-11-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,187
Posted By Gearhead65

Over a month for a MS light I ordered from them.

Over a month for a MS light I ordered from them.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-11-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 788
Posted By Gearhead65

I bought one from DealExtreme. Connectors were...

I bought one from DealExtreme. Connectors were DOA and dealing with DE is a PITA. Concluded that MS is a POS.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By Gearhead65

Thank you Rob.

Thank you Rob.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By Gearhead65

Have not been able to get any response from...

Have not been able to get any response from Psimet for a request for quote, thus the question posted here looking for others.

Quarqs dealer list show no 'brick-and-mortar' dealers anywhere close...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By Gearhead65

Quarq dealers?

Looking for Quarq dealers to get a quote on a crank.

Please advise on a few places to contact. (I know I can buy direct from Quarq...at retail $.)

Thanks,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-10, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,377
Posted By Gearhead65

Convert Octalink V1 to Hollowtech II for a Dura-Ace 7900 crank

Another question on a bike I am helping to upgrade:

It is a 2004 Trek 5200 with a Octalink V1 bottom bracket, Ultegra double crank, 53/39.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2004/archive/5200#...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By Gearhead65

9 speed to 10 speed conversion

I am helping a friend do some upgrades on a Trek 2004 5200 outfitted with 9 speed Ultegra.
Would like to possibly upgrade to a Ultegra 6700 5 pc group (use existing crank)

1) Are there any issues...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,923
Posted By Gearhead65

Missed the last one. Ordered. Thanks!

Missed the last one. Ordered. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,247
Posted By Gearhead65

Thanks for posting. I've had that in my plans to...

Thanks for posting. I've had that in my plans to do that next year. Beautiful country. Did it a few years ago in a vette. (and of course did the Tail as well.)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,217
Posted By Gearhead65

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,864
Posted By Gearhead65

Wow. As expensive as Assos are, I'd expect...

Wow. As expensive as Assos are, I'd expect perfection.....and be demanding a replacement.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 637
Posted By Gearhead65

I've done both. I only wear the Desoto's...

I've done both.

I only wear the Desoto's now. They are a excellent product for a reasonable price. American made also.

Did the 160 mi RAIN ride earlier this year with a very comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,182
Posted By Gearhead65

Terrible product name.

Terrible product name.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By Gearhead65

BTW Brontide....great job!!!!! (I did 190 to 150)

BTW Brontide....great job!!!!! (I did 190 to 150)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By Gearhead65

+1. It's the most user friendly. Been using it...

+1. It's the most user friendly. Been using it 9 months. Lost 40 lbs in 6 months...now in maintenance mode.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Gearhead65

I recommend posting this question on: ...

I recommend posting this question on:
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,901
Posted By Gearhead65

I have my 56 cm Roubaix setup with bars 2.5"...

I have my 56 cm Roubaix setup with bars 2.5" lower than the saddle. Could go lower with a stem spacer adjustment.

I'd go higher than a 105 groupset. IMHO, you'd regret that in the long run.
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