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Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,865
Posted By rickturbo

Good for you Sir! That's the first thing my...

Good for you Sir! That's the first thing my therapist said after by vehicle hit. Get back on the bike. Just maybe modify my rides. Hospital stay, lots of broken stuff, etc. It's been easier said than...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,832
Posted By rickturbo

Differing abilities

In my 40+ years riding, I’ve long realized that some riders just can’t control themselves. They have one speed and one speed only (fast). My preference is to ride with folks that have the ability to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-15, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,344
Posted By rickturbo

Of course I've considered a Calfee. Borrowed a...

Of course I've considered a Calfee. Borrowed a friends for the weekend. Plenty stiff but not as comfy as the Beyond. Basically the same difference between my Carbon and Titanium Litespeed single...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,344
Posted By rickturbo

This is exactly the kind of feedback I wanted. I...

This is exactly the kind of feedback I wanted. I priced out a new PhD and came up with a total price of $15K. My Beyond is probably worth $6,500. So, $8,500+ tax is hard to justify at this time.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,344
Posted By rickturbo

On my 3rd Tandem and 2nd Santana. Current rig:...

On my 3rd Tandem and 2nd Santana. Current rig: 2009 Beyond w/7900 triple, Rolf's. My only issue has been its a bit flexy. Considering PHD. Trying to justify the cost for a stiffer frame. Anyone out...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,416
Posted By rickturbo

It was love at first ride with the SL3 for me....

It was love at first ride with the SL3 for me. Back in February I decide to check out the aero bikes. I do race. My intention was to get an S5. Luckily the LBS carries Cervelo's and Specialize bikes....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 11:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,478
Posted By rickturbo

Short and sweet. I've had a half dozen "exotic"...

Short and sweet. I've had a half dozen "exotic" carbon bikes, two Ti (Litespeeds) and in the old days, alloy and alloy/carbon. Never really liked the feel of the SL2 and prior Specialized road bikes....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,604
Posted By rickturbo

I replaced the Winzip with an Avid BB7 Road and...

I replaced the Winzip with an Avid BB7 Road and it works great. I putts around with the Winzip; different pads, LBS adjustments, etc. Gave up. The Avid is rock solid.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,712
Posted By rickturbo

Where do you ride to necessitate such luggage?...

Where do you ride to necessitate such luggage? RAAM?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-19-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,712
Posted By rickturbo

Santana Beyond Tandem

What a coincidence, just after I purchased my Beyond I noticed the difference in welds between the Beyond and my Litespeed Archon. Just figured Litespeed has been building Ti frames for decades and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,173
Posted By rickturbo

Holy Cow!!!! 13 lbs!!! I thought mine was light...

Holy Cow!!!! 13 lbs!!! I thought mine was light at 6.6 kg or 14.5 lb "Large" Archon. With Zipp 404 Tubies, FSA Light Cranks, SRAM Force. It's back to the drawing board and more money going out the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,138
Posted By rickturbo

I've had my new "Beyond" since November and have...

I've had my new "Beyond" since November and have been trying to solve the same issue with the Winzip 10" unit. I purchased a new Avid BB-7 unit with 8" disc with caliper and had my LBS install. Low...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 20,691
Posted By rickturbo

Okay, stop all this infighting boys. This is just...

Okay, stop all this infighting boys. This is just my opinion so don't soil your spandex. I'm a 190 sprinter and cracked the bottom bracket of my last alloy (yes alloy) Italian bike. Since then I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,851
Posted By rickturbo

Now boys, stop fighting. I'm a 190 pure sprinter...

Now boys, stop fighting. I'm a 190 pure sprinter monster. So naturally I need help climbing and accelerating. I also wanted wheels I don't have to worry about carbon pads when switching to my 404...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Posted By rickturbo

Generalizing

This guy hit the nail on the head. I agree that it depends on the application. The best wheel? For what? Racing, Centuries, Recreational.
Racing; what kind of racing? Crit or road race? Sprinter,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,409
Posted By rickturbo

Archon

Have one. It's wonderful. I have a carbon bike too. When I go into the garage to saddle up, 9 out of 10 times, it's the Ti....nuf said.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,818
Posted By rickturbo

Litespeed

I sure hope not. I just purchased the new Archon. It's by far the finest bike I've ever ridden. Let this be a lesson to all Ti companies. Follow Litespeeds lead. Make Ti bikes as stiff as possible....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 11,579
Posted By rickturbo

Ti vs Carbon

Not a quick answer by any means. Depends on what kind of riding you are doing and what you want in a bike. If you race of just like to be competitive and don't care much about "long term" ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-07, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,046
Posted By rickturbo

Have been using the Polar 720i for several years...

Have been using the Polar 720i for several years now. Wanted to see what all the rave was about the Garmin 305 so I made the big investment and have been using for a few months now and not quite sure...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-21-06, 12:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,968
Posted By rickturbo

130mm Spacing

I am interested in a Co-Motion Robusta Tandem that a friend has for sale. It's a 2004 and has 130mm spacing. He says to accomodate any road wheel, besides, he claims wheels nowadays are much stronger...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-16-06, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,968
Posted By rickturbo

Ksyrium

There has been some discussion regarding Ksyrium wheels on a tandem. Nothing specific though. I am assuming that they are referring to Ksyrium Elite or lower models. No mention of Ksyrium SL's on a...
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