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Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-17, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 738
Posted By Oracle7775

Central Wisconsin and it was 62 yesterday. Rode...

Central Wisconsin and it was 62 yesterday. Rode a quick 25 miles with shorts and short sleeve jersey. Incredible. I think my legs got some color to them. I've lived in Wisconsin all my life and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,522
Posted By Oracle7775

Ah, the BB90 demon strikes again. I have the...

Ah, the BB90 demon strikes again. I have the same frame, and I was hoping Trek had sorted through their "stretched" bottom bracket issues, but apparently not.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Let's see, what can I do to make my...

Let's see, what can I do to make my all-black-bike even more bland? I know! Beige bar tape! (:D I keed I keed!)

White tape is for leaders...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Felt: Not. Sorry, I'm in the "black bikes are...

Felt: Not. Sorry, I'm in the "black bikes are boring" camp. Also, the blue bits are too few. If you're going to add pops of color, go full bore.
TreK: Close, but not. Headset spacers, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,428
Posted By Oracle7775

I just switched to Fiziks with BOA's from...

I just switched to Fiziks with BOA's from Bontrager RL with ratchets. There is a BOA at the top and a velcro strap over the toe box. The BOA system is so much better in pretty much every way. Much...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,194,470
Posted By Oracle7775

Michelin Pro 4 endurance tires-$21 apiece at...

Michelin Pro 4 endurance tires-$21 apiece at Competitive Cyclist. Since Michelin introduced their new "Power" line, these Pro 4's can be had for a steal.

I had been running Conti GP4000's. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-17, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By Oracle7775

Stating the obvious: Grease is great for your hubs. Who knew?

If you have a rear wheel that's not rolling well, pull the free hub body off and see how well greased it is. I've seen a ton of poorly or not-at-all lubed hubs lately. Load it up with the proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Yeah, the trunk only landed in the mudroom for a...

Yeah, the trunk only landed in the mudroom for a little while before we had a place ready for it. It is now in a place of honor in our bedroom. It's pretty smelly inside (understandable after a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-17, 08:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,041
Posted By Oracle7775

I'm in the camp that new wheels can make a big...

I'm in the camp that new wheels can make a big difference, but it depends on what you're coming from compared to what you're getting.

My first road bike came with a set of boat anchors. I didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Hot for me. I like the neon bits.

Hot for me. I like the neon bits.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Yeah, I would have cleaned up a bit more if I...

Yeah, I would have cleaned up a bit more if I knew I was going to be posting the picture when I took it. That's our mudroom/utility room/bike storage and workshop/landing spot for crap that we don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-17, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Saddle nose is too far down--I'll admit to that...

Saddle nose is too far down--I'll admit to that (one of the reasons my new frame is a 54 instead of a 56). You're the first person I've ever heard that doesn't like the 3T Rotundo classic bend bars....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Awww, you're breaking my heart! :cry:

Awww, you're breaking my heart! :cry:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

So, not properly staged and a crappy cell phone...

So, not properly staged and a crappy cell phone pic, but just out of curiosity I'm posting my old frame. 2006 Trek 5.2 team with full ultegra.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-17, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

That's not a brass bell. That's a sophisticated...

That's not a brass bell. That's a sophisticated early warning proximity klaxon. Ding! Ding!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

True, but I'd do anything to get that "hot"...

True, but I'd do anything to get that "hot" rating!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,194,470
Posted By Oracle7775

I've been on a bit of a buying spree. Latest...

I've been on a bit of a buying spree. Latest were these:

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Hb8AAOSwvzRX0AUl/s-l500.jpg

I'm doing a dirt drop conversion for my single speed mountain bike. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,194,470
Posted By Oracle7775

Thanks! I MAY have flexed the calves a bit for...

Thanks! I MAY have flexed the calves a bit for the pic. :D

Shoes are fantastic, especially for the price, although it has only been trainer rides so far. More snug, yet roomier than my old...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,194,470
Posted By Oracle7775

Styling. ...

Styling.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb157/oracle7775/IMG_2666.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/oracle7775/media/IMG_2666.jpg.html)

(Apologies for the poor sock game).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-17, 01:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,443
Posted By Oracle7775

Hey maaaaan. Don't harsh my ride, duuuude. I...

Hey maaaaan. Don't harsh my ride, duuuude. I don't roll that way.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Ya know, that actually helps. Can you fix my...

Ya know, that actually helps. Can you fix my Trek for me? Just white out "Trek" and slap "Cervelo" on the downtube instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,037
Posted By Oracle7775

Where can I get my hands on that gold 105...

Where can I get my hands on that gold 105 groupset?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-17, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By Oracle7775

You have made the correct choice.

You have made the correct choice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-17, 03:41 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,907
Posted By Oracle7775

I will go for the highest quality I can get for...

I will go for the highest quality I can get for the money I have.

I don't subscribe to the notion of buying/not buying a brand of bikes based on their philosophy or corporate past. It's all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,443
Posted By Oracle7775

All I ride is Trek. I've got a cousin who works...

All I ride is Trek. I've got a cousin who works in Waterloo, though, so the choice is pretty much a no-brainer due to the friends and family discount.

I usually give the peace sign when I pass...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-17, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,099
Posted By Oracle7775

These are pretty awesome. :D ...

These are pretty awesome. :D

https://www.velogear.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/233x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/0/20-29_adult_training_wheel_set.png

(Sorry,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,896
Posted By Oracle7775

Love that cannondale with the pink accents and...

Love that cannondale with the pink accents and the mirrored logo. Sweet.

Here's mine. Red titanium skewers on the way and I'm looking for more ways to add more red anodized bits. Hey, I grew up...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Not for me. The build is very nice, but GT...

Not for me. The build is very nice, but GT frames with that extra triangle are always a no for me. I couldn't stand their mountain bikes, and I don't like the look of their road bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

It's actually closer to 5cm, but doesn't look it...

It's actually closer to 5cm, but doesn't look it in the picture. I think it's partly due to the wavy saddle.

And, white tape is for champions. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

It's like you quoted the first paragraph of my...

It's like you quoted the first paragraph of my post! The only thing I missed was the part about the seat post. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Finally got to ten posts. It appears this thread...

Finally got to ten posts. It appears this thread loves Trek frames, colored cable housing and compact geometry, so here's my new build for all to love and admire.

Got the frame for low $ from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,406
Posted By Oracle7775

My 4th child is 3yo and out of diapers now, so I...

My 4th child is 3yo and out of diapers now, so I don't feel as guilty leaving for a few hours to ride on the weekends. I hope to be back in the saddle a lot this year, and I'd like to do the Trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,649
Posted By Oracle7775

Money is more disposable for some people than...

Money is more disposable for some people than others. In college, a buddy and I went to stay with his rich uncle over spring break in Charlotte to do some mountain biking. Rich uncle (who was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 07:08 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 63,519
Posted By Oracle7775

Nothing better than close up pics of shiny new...

Nothing better than close up pics of shiny new parts. Can't wait to see the whole build!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 07:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,116
Posted By Oracle7775

Thanks for the evocative report! It's nothing...

Thanks for the evocative report! It's nothing but ice and snow for me. Yesterday's high was about 18 degrees F.

Spent ninety minutes on the trainer doing various intervals and working on the fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,194,470
Posted By Oracle7775

Fizik R5B shoes. First ride on the trainer...

Fizik R5B shoes. First ride on the trainer today. Fit well and comfortable, but I think I need to reposition the cleats.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 12:01 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Hot.

Hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By Oracle7775

Hot.

Hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Oracle7775

This is good advice. If only I ever had the...

This is good advice. If only I ever had the patience to follow it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,649
Posted By Oracle7775

Buy it and ride the crap out of it.

Buy it and ride the crap out of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,194,470
Posted By Oracle7775

Anodized red pulley wheels. Bling!

Anodized red pulley wheels. Bling!
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