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Forum: For Sale
04-07-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,947
Posted By dave1442397

I have a Specialized Power Expert 155 in black,...

I have a Specialized Power Expert 155 in black, almost new condition.

I just took it off my bike and replaced it with my old Prologo Kappa Pas.

The Power Expert is killing me. Every ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,302
Posted By dave1442397

For jackets, I like to wear something that's...

For jackets, I like to wear something that's light and windproof in front, but the back of the jacket is mostly mesh. That keeps me warm without trapping sweat. I don't break out a full shell jacket...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-16, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By dave1442397

I have read a lot of books on cycling over the...

I have read a lot of books on cycling over the years, but for quick tutorials I really like GCN on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/globalcyclingnetwork
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-16, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,155
Posted By dave1442397

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7SWfQeqXI ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7SWfQeqXI

Not so easy to tell from an ebay pic, I'm sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 05:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,616
Posted By dave1442397

Sharpie and forget.

Sharpie and forget.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 999
Posted By dave1442397

I just got a set of Reynolds Strikes, and whether...

I just got a set of Reynolds Strikes, and whether it's a psychological effect or not, they seem to make me faster once I get over 24-25 mph. I haven't noticed any difference in climbing, although...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,913
Posted By dave1442397

If you're on facebook, keep an eye on this group...

If you're on facebook, keep an eye on this group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineswap/

I just picked up the latest model Stages power meter on a 170mm Ultegra crank for $425. Not bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 05:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,171
Posted By dave1442397

Bikeflights are used to bike boxes, and that's...

Bikeflights are used to bike boxes, and that's what my friends use when sending their bikes from NJ to AZ for bike camp every year.

I take my bike on vacation when I fly, and I use a Trico Iron...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By dave1442397

It does sound good. No dealers listed near me,...

It does sound good. No dealers listed near me, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,825
Posted By dave1442397

I found that the Mavics ran a little narrow. I...

I found that the Mavics ran a little narrow. I tried on a pair of 42s, and although the toe-to-heel fit was fine, the side-to-side fit was just too tight for comfort. They special ordered me a pair...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 07:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,540
Posted By dave1442397

I try to get at least 200 a week, but sometimes I...

I try to get at least 200 a week, but sometimes I just can't make it out as much as I'd like to. A typical week would be 50 miles on Tuesday, 46 Wednesday, 54 Saturday and 71 Sunday. If I can make it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,512
Posted By dave1442397

When you get them, check your hubs -...

When you get them, check your hubs - http://www.zipp.com/_media/pdfs/support/SRAM_ZIPP_V6.V7.V8_Customer_Notice%203_16_2016.pdf
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-15, 07:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,780
Posted By dave1442397

The Boyd wheels are very popular with people in...

The Boyd wheels are very popular with people in my area. I bought a set of Vitesse wheels in 2012, which lead a few of my friends to the carbon wheels. Nobody has had an issue with the carbon wheels,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-15, 04:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By dave1442397

That Kestrel looks fine. Reading up a little on...

That Kestrel looks fine. Reading up a little on it, they say that the saddle position can be easily moved forward for tri use, or back for road use. I know a couple of people who do that with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By dave1442397

First, decide what your goal is. If you're going...

First, decide what your goal is. If you're going to do triathlons then by all means get a tri bike. If not, get a regular road bike and forget about the tri bars for now. They can always be added...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,913
Posted By dave1442397

I'm 5'7" and have a 54cm CAAD 10, which fits just...

I'm 5'7" and have a 54cm CAAD 10, which fits just right. I don't see you going below 54cm.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-15, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,936
Posted By dave1442397

Your tire pressure is way high. I weigh 150 and...

Your tire pressure is way high. I weigh 150 and run 85/95 front/rear with 25mm tires.

http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/TireDrop.pdf

Bicycle tire pressure calculator...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-15, 07:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 25,606
Posted By dave1442397

I also have the auto pause issue with the new...

I also have the auto pause issue with the new sensors and the Edge 500. Auto pause kicks in every time I stop pedaling, no matter what speed I'm doing.

Now that I've read through this thread, I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-15, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By dave1442397

Thanks, I just ordered one from the above link....

Thanks, I just ordered one from the above link. For less than $50, it's worth a shot. My daughter has been bugging me to buy a GoPro to bring on vacation this summer, but I was balking at the price,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-15, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By dave1442397

They seem to be a fine bike, but I guess how many...

They seem to be a fine bike, but I guess how many you see depends on which brands your local stores have in stock. I've only seen two new Kestrels in recent months, but both owners are very happy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-15, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,482
Posted By dave1442397

Having a Facebook page helps. When people post...

Having a Facebook page helps. When people post pics from rides or links from Strava, it gets noticed by people who are thinking about riding and decide to tag along on a Sunday to see what it's all...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 717
Posted By dave1442397

On the flats, no, but they would help on hills if...

On the flats, no, but they would help on hills if they are a lot lighter than what you have now. I switched from Shimano RS10s to Boyd Vitesse wheels on my CAAD 10, and I really noticed the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-15, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By dave1442397

You're welcome :) If you sign up for their...

You're welcome :) If you sign up for their emails, they do coupons every month or so. They don't usually discount much, typically 11%.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,505
Posted By dave1442397

Most important, make sure the one you buy is the...

Most important, make sure the one you buy is the one that fits you best.

I have 20,000 miles on my 2011 CAAD 10 - it's a great bike for the money.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By dave1442397

Fondo Pro Gloves | Elevengear Cycling...

Fondo Pro Gloves | Elevengear Cycling (http://elevengear.com/riding-gear/fondopro/)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,018
Posted By dave1442397

I have 20,000 miles on a CAAD 10 and bought it...

I have 20,000 miles on a CAAD 10 and bought it with no experience, based on what the shop told me, plus a brief ride around the neighborhood. For rides under 50 miles, it's hard to go wrong with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,511
Posted By dave1442397

My CAAD 10, now my backup bike, but still has the...

My CAAD 10, now my backup bike, but still has the Boyds.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,726
Posted By dave1442397

That's a decent bike, and well worth buying if it...

That's a decent bike, and well worth buying if it fits. $400 is maybe a little on the high side, unless it's in mint condition. Not a bad price, but see if she'll go for $350 or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,126
Posted By dave1442397

Figure it out as a percentage: 100 - ((weight of...

Figure it out as a percentage: 100 - ((weight of new bike + you) / (weight of current bike + you) *100)

The smaller the percentage, the less of a difference it'll make.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-15, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 41,522
Posted By dave1442397

I just got Di2 on my new bike, and after seven...

I just got Di2 on my new bike, and after seven weeks and 1,600 miles, I never want to go back to mechanical.

With the battery in the seat post, all I have to do is remember to charge it every few...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,853
Posted By dave1442397

That's a nice looking bike! When you get...

That's a nice looking bike!

When you get pedals, get fitted, and you might want to wait and buy shoes as part of the fitting. I bought my first pair of shoes at REI the week I started riding, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 06:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,725
Posted By dave1442397

Depends where you live. In Ireland and the UK,...

Depends where you live. In Ireland and the UK, the right brake lever was always the front brake. It took me a while to get used to the opposite setup when I started riding here in the US.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-15, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,512
Posted By dave1442397

Yeah, it's gone from the sale page. I guess they...

Yeah, it's gone from the sale page. I guess they sold what they had and that was it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,512
Posted By dave1442397

You're welcome! I've been putting it off, but...

You're welcome! I've been putting it off, but between the price and a $25 refund from something I returned this week, it felt like too good a deal to pass up.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,512
Posted By dave1442397

Strava has the new Garmin speed/cadence sensor...

Strava has the new Garmin speed/cadence sensor set for sale for premium members only - $35 + shipping, which was $40 total for me. That's the best discount I've seen on those to date.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 05:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,647
Posted By dave1442397

Just do a Google search. Here's a chart that will...

Just do a Google search. Here's a chart that will give you an idea of where you stand. TM is treadmill measurement.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,109
Posted By dave1442397

Same here. My cranks are also 170mm with this...

Same here. My cranks are also 170mm with this setup, compared to 172.5mm on my other bike with 53/39.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 05:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,229
Posted By dave1442397

Ok, but what exit?

Ok, but what exit?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 05:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,766
Posted By dave1442397

How about waiting for the Emonda ALR 5? Aluminum...

How about waiting for the Emonda ALR 5? Aluminum frame with full 105 groupset. Looks like it'll run about $100 more than the S 4, but you would get 11 speed 105, which is nice.

Trek Emonda ALR...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,310
Posted By dave1442397

Rock It Riders from Wheelies? I've ridden with...

Rock It Riders from Wheelies? I've ridden with them a couple of times. My Tuesday ride is the Tortoise & Hare leaving from Taunton Forge in Medford, and the Sunday ride is a Summit ride out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 05:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,310
Posted By dave1442397

I ride to three of the four group rides I do...

I ride to three of the four group rides I do every week.

Two of them start 13 miles from home, and the other is only 2.5 miles away.

The one I don't ride to is only 7 miles away, but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By dave1442397

If you really want 11-speed Di2, you might be...

If you really want 11-speed Di2, you might be better off waiting for a bike that has it.

I kept an eye on ebay for months, and then two bikes that were perfect for me popped up on the same day. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,065
Posted By dave1442397

Oh, good. I was too lazy to go back and see what...

Oh, good. I was too lazy to go back and see what drivetrain you actually have :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,065
Posted By dave1442397

Yes, you should use the power link. Reusing pins...

Yes, you should use the power link. Reusing pins on these modern chains is not a good idea.

One other thing, make sure you have the right chain. A 10 or 11 speed chain is narrower than a 9 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 05:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,065
Posted By dave1442397

$2k will give you plenty of options. I paid $1700...

$2k will give you plenty of options. I paid $1700 for my 2011 CAAD 10-4 back in April '11, and that was well worth the money. I've seen leftover CAAD 10s with Shimano 105 go for less than that, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,000
Posted By dave1442397

I went from a CAAD 10 (still have it) to a...

I went from a CAAD 10 (still have it) to a Boardman SLS, and I prefer the geometry of the Boardman.

The Scott Addict was my second choice. I did test ride the Addict (50 miles) and liked it a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,819
Posted By dave1442397

I prefer solo. On my last group century ride I...

I prefer solo. On my last group century ride I ended up pulling for 85 of the 100 miles, mostly into the wind. While I don't mind that, I think I pushed harder than I would have if I were just riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,420
Posted By dave1442397

I've been trying to think of a way around paying...

I've been trying to think of a way around paying $150 each way too...such a ripoff.

Biospeed Aerus Bike Case Review: How I travel with my bike | DC Rainmaker...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-15, 05:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,695
Posted By dave1442397

5' 7", 153 lbs, down from 175 in February. I'm...

5' 7", 153 lbs, down from 175 in February. I'm aiming for 135 lbs this summer.

I can tell a huge difference on the bike between 175 and 153. I'm now beating people on hills instead of barely...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,472
Posted By dave1442397

My friend has one and loves it. He races with it...

My friend has one and loves it. He races with it too.
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