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Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 12:41 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,400
Posted By dwhitlow

These are my favorite tires. Always on the...

These are my favorite tires. Always on the lookout for a sale on these, so I grabbed 3. Thanks for the heads up, OP. Much appreciated.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,211
Posted By dwhitlow

Deda makes a nice aluminum seatpost (RS01) with...

Deda makes a nice aluminum seatpost (RS01) with some setback. I've got it on my bike and it looks and works great. Believe it comes in both standard post widths as well.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Posted By dwhitlow

I think there's room here for another Rapha...

I think there's room here for another Rapha competitor. These aren't aimed at the Performance store-brand crowd, or any number of companies in that price-range. If you put them up against Rapha,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,187
Posted By dwhitlow

+1 for both of these. Peloton is especially nice...

+1 for both of these. Peloton is especially nice because of the quality and content. Really hoping they can keep it up.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,038
Posted By dwhitlow

I just bought a Tarmac SL4 Pro and I love it. My...

I just bought a Tarmac SL4 Pro and I love it. My rider profile is pretty similar to yours. I don't race, but I do a couple group rides a week and a century here and there just to complete. It's more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21,355
Views: 5,272,020
Posted By dwhitlow

I bought this: ...

I bought this:

http://photography.donwhitlow.com/images/Tarmac-14.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,266
Posted By dwhitlow

Hey Bobsled. The cages were some cheap carbon...

Hey Bobsled. The cages were some cheap carbon ones from eBay. I can't remember the original seller, but this link...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,266
Posted By dwhitlow

Hey Saratoga, Do you have any closeup pictures...

Hey Saratoga,
Do you have any closeup pictures of your battery mount? I had to move mine around a little bit so that battery would clear the bottom of my cage. Wasn't sure I got everything back on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,266
Posted By dwhitlow

Essex, Rangerdavid, It's a night and day...

Essex, Rangerdavid,

It's a night and day difference, but not all of it can be attributed to no-name vs. name-brand. The no-name frame came with a set of cheap Neco bearings for the headset, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,266
Posted By dwhitlow

New Bike - Tarmac SL4 Pro (lots of pics)

Picked up my new bike last night, and got my maiden ride in this evening. I love it! I'm coming from a no-name Chinese carbon that I built up myself. New ride is a Tarmac SL4 Pro with Ui2. I can't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,513
Posted By dwhitlow

Trade Specialized SWorks Mid-Compact (52-36) Chainrings for Compact?

Hey everyone,
I just purchased a brand new Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro. It comes with a mid-compact crankset on it (52-36 chainrings), but I'd much prefer 50-34. Does anybody by any chance have a set...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,174
Posted By dwhitlow

Interesting feedback darb85, I just pulled the...

Interesting feedback darb85, I just pulled the trigger on the SL4 Pro with Ui2 this morning. At the end of the day, the Orbea still was going to be more money, and I've had really good support from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,174
Posted By dwhitlow

Congrats on the new bike, KLS. Glad to hear there...

Congrats on the new bike, KLS. Glad to hear there are a couple people here that seem to be enjoying their Orbeas.

I went and test rode an Orbea Silver this afternoon and really liked it. Rides a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,174
Posted By dwhitlow

2012 Orbea Orca Silver, Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro or Focus Izalco Pro 4.0?

Hey everyone,
I'm interested in one of the three bikes listed in the title. For the Specialized and Orbea bikes, I'm most interested in the Ultegra Di2 versions. The Focus doesn't have a Ui2 build...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Posted By dwhitlow

This is how I too would try to explain to my wife...

This is how I too would try to explain to my wife how all this awesome new bike schwag showed up in my garage. ;)

Seriously, it's nice to hear there are people out there caring enough to look out...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 572,033
Posted By dwhitlow

http://photography.donwhitlow.com/images/IMG_0040....

http://photography.donwhitlow.com/images/IMG_0040.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,199
Posted By dwhitlow

http://photography.donwhitlow.com/images/IMG_0040....

http://photography.donwhitlow.com/images/IMG_0040.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-12, 11:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,957
Posted By dwhitlow

I'm at 250lbs and riding on some Reynolds DV3Ks...

I'm at 250lbs and riding on some Reynolds DV3Ks that I got from Bonktown. I've been seeing those pretty regularly there for $849.99 plus shipping. I think I paid $899.00.

I've been really happy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,184
Posted By dwhitlow

Nope, you're not the only one. :thumb:

Nope, you're not the only one. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,467
Posted By dwhitlow

I have the Gore Phantom Jacket and regularly ride...

I have the Gore Phantom Jacket and regularly ride with that on early, cold mornings (for southern California) of 40-50 degrees. I find it vents well via the mesh layer on the back. I wear either a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,836
Posted By dwhitlow

I see what you did there.

I see what you did there.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,184
Posted By dwhitlow

It wasn't Velo Cycles. It was Revo Cycles in Lake...

It wasn't Velo Cycles. It was Revo Cycles in Lake Forest. Interesting to know there was another Orbea dealer in the area. Thanks for the head's up.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,184
Posted By dwhitlow

I was at an LBS that carries Orbea here in Orange...

I was at an LBS that carries Orbea here in Orange County, CA, and one of the employees was walking another guy through the shop talking about how they were going to expand their Orbea section (they...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,287
Posted By dwhitlow

^This

^This
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,287
Posted By dwhitlow

You got the GSC-10, right? I use it on my bike....

You got the GSC-10, right? I use it on my bike. You're right about the size, but it does pick up both speed and cadence. Additionally, I have an all-black bike, so it kind of just blends in. All that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,000
Posted By dwhitlow

4228 miles, all road bike, for the year. More...

4228 miles, all road bike, for the year. More than double my 2010 miles. Not sure I'm gonna be able to double that again in 2012, but expecting to do more.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,486
Posted By dwhitlow

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,486
Posted By dwhitlow

That's good stuff.

That's good stuff.
Forum: Southern California
12-27-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,155
Posted By dwhitlow

Check out Laguna Canyon. Most of that was repaved...

Check out Laguna Canyon. Most of that was repaved recently, especially the worst of it. Bike lane was even widened a bit. Much nicer. Still only a couple miles though. Not a vast stretch of road in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,397
Posted By dwhitlow

Were you naughty? :lol:

Were you naughty? :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-11, 12:28 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,076
Posted By dwhitlow

My 2012 Cycling Goals

>120,000 feet of climbing
>4500 total miles
Participate in at least 4 Events

Long Beach Tour de Cure (For sure)
Amtrak Century (For Sure)
San Diego and/or LA Gran Fondo (if they exist...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,509
Posted By dwhitlow

'Notched' feel on front end of bike when turning bars.

I have a China-made, eBay-purchased FM028 frame/fork that I've been riding happily since February. Lately, I've been noticing the front end has a 'notched' feeling when I lift the front wheel off the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By dwhitlow

Nice job everyone. I'm just about to hit 4000...

Nice job everyone. I'm just about to hit 4000 miles for the year myself. (<23 miles to go). That's a significant bump up from the ~1900 I did in 2010. Not sure what the new goal for 2012 will be, as...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By dwhitlow

Had no idea this site existed. Seems to be what I...

Had no idea this site existed. Seems to be what I had in mind though. Thank you for the link!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By dwhitlow

Finding new 'old' stock online

I'm starting to think about buying a new carbon frame, and while I can go to my LBS(s) and see what they have for 2010 or 2011 stock, I was wondering if anyone knows of any place online that carries...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,062
Posted By dwhitlow

I have that exact same bike. Was my first road...

I have that exact same bike. Was my first road bike. Haven't ridden it much since I built up a cheap carbon frame earlier this year, but it is a great bike. I'm deciding now whether I want to sell it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,770
Posted By dwhitlow

I got my GP4000s from PBK a couple days ago and...

I got my GP4000s from PBK a couple days ago and mounted them on my new Reynolds DV3K clinchers from Bonktown that I received yesterday. It's like Xmas all up in here.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,661
Posted By dwhitlow

Mmmm. Satin. So smooth, like shaved biker legs.

Mmmm. Satin. So smooth, like shaved biker legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,688
Posted By dwhitlow

Brilliant!

Brilliant!
Forum: Southern California
08-27-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By dwhitlow

I've been in Bike Effect on Broadway in Santa...

I've been in Bike Effect on Broadway in Santa Monica. Seems like a pretty cool shop. Small, but the guy I talked to was really willing to be helpful and also just talk cool bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,515
Posted By dwhitlow

Did my first rides in almost three weeks on...

Did my first rides in almost three weeks on Friday and today. Amazing how much fitness I lost in those three weeks. 24 miles Friday, only 18 today, and I was feeling it. Geesh. Gotta get back on that...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-11, 08:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,906
Posted By dwhitlow

I sent you a follow request as well.

I sent you a follow request as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,801
Posted By dwhitlow

I don't have the 705, but I do own the 500. I...

I don't have the 705, but I do own the 500. I feel like I'm one of the very few who has never had a problem with it. It acquires signal quickly for me, logs all my data, including cadence and HR,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,194
Posted By dwhitlow

+1. Very wise.

+1. Very wise.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,726
Posted By dwhitlow

Huh. The guy feels bad enough to actually post...

Huh. The guy feels bad enough to actually post how bad he feels, gives the details, mostly admits his own fault, and you feel the need to hop on your soapbox and pile on? Right or wrong, the guy...
Forum: Southern California
06-26-11, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By dwhitlow

Anyone else ride the LA Gran Fondo today?

Kind of surprised how little the LA Gran Fondo has been mentioned here. Did anyone else do it today? I did the shorter route. It was a great day for it. Good weather, big turnout. LA's roads leave...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,549
Posted By dwhitlow

You are bad-ass!

You are bad-ass!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,908
Posted By dwhitlow

In a row? :lol:

In a row?

:lol:
Forum: Southern California
06-09-11, 11:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By dwhitlow

A Road Bike 4 U (in Irvine @ Red Hill & Main),...

A Road Bike 4 U (in Irvine @ Red Hill & Main), does a Wednesday night shop ride at 6pm. It's 22 or so miles in distance at a 18-19+ mph average pace, though speeds definitely hit 24+ for stretches....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,561
Posted By dwhitlow

+1 for Spring Green area. Great roads, and if...

+1 for Spring Green area. Great roads, and if you're interested, Frank Lloyd Wright's home, Taliesen, is nearby. You could tour that over the course of a day or two.
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