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Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 04:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,036
Posted By opie

Birmingham is no joke, my wife is from Hoover and...

Birmingham is no joke, my wife is from Hoover and I take my bike when we visit family. I find the hills there if you're in the wrong (or right depending perspective) area to be VERY steep. For me I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-14, 03:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By opie

Once the unit is turned on and satellites found...

Once the unit is turned on and satellites found you can hit the right and left arrows to scroll through the default and user defined screens. You can also set up the device to scroll through them...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,968
Posted By opie

Muy Bueno

Muy Bueno
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-14, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,968
Posted By opie

Just built up my 2012 Helix ...

Just built up my 2012 Helix

http://www.thegambrells.com/photos/i-BzQP6c5/0/L/i-BzQP6c5-L.jpg

http://www.thegambrells.com/photos/i-nvqcdDN/0/L/i-nvqcdDN-L.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,269
Posted By opie

I'm not that picky, just want it to look nice and...

I'm not that picky, just want it to look nice and don't mind putting some elbow grease in it if need be. Doesn't have to be perfect at all but the areas where the decals were located is very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,269
Posted By opie

I've already talked with Lynskey. I believe the...

I've already talked with Lynskey. I believe the finish to be Industrial Mill according to their pictures, but I'm verifying with the previous owner, which they recommend the 7440. Just not doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,269
Posted By opie

Help from the Lynskey Owners .. or those that might know

Picked up a Helix second hand and the decals on it were trashed. I used acetone to remove the decals but could still see the outline of where the decals used to be on the frame. The finish on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 02:29 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By opie

2012 Lynskey Helix w/ Enve Fork Ultegra 6800...

2012 Lynskey Helix w/ Enve Fork
Ultegra 6800 group

Now just to source some wheels and get to building
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 04:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By opie

Yes, sorry for being unclear, meant if I went...

Yes, sorry for being unclear, meant if I went with 6800 group just use a different crank. I prefer shimano's shifting to SRAM but they both work fine. The FSA's look better than the Ultegra crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By opie

Lynskey Helix build

Picked up a 2012 Helix and enve fork. Shopping around for wheels and group for it. Leaving towards Ultegra 6800 but man that crank is ugly. What other options are out there that look good and will...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,010
Posted By opie

Not digging that seat post. And all black crank...

Not digging that seat post. And all black crank and some nice wheels would make it look good though. Like the frame a lot
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-14, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,010
Posted By opie

Looks like they're rotated up don't they?. I'll...

Looks like they're rotated up don't they?. I'll have to check that out and make sure that's really not the case
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,010
Posted By opie

I'll play, no thin skin here, think I met the...

I'll play, no thin skin here, think I met the staging criteria

http://www.thegambrells.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Venge/i-sTw36J6/0/L/IMG_2618-L.jpg
Forum: Commuting
12-19-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 23,689
Posted By opie

I'll play... Starts with Horse Park ...

I'll play...

Starts with Horse Park

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Fun/Commute-Photos/i-Fcp4t5C/0/M/untitled-2-M.jpg

Then to golf course
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,580
Posted By opie

headsweats above 40F, A thin beanie that covers...

headsweats above 40F, A thin beanie that covers my ears below 40, I think it's made by adidas so it's thicker around my ears and thinner on top
Forum: Commuting
11-27-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,892
Posted By opie

I've forgotten mine a few times, mainly when it's...

I've forgotten mine a few times, mainly when it's cold and I have a beanie on like the OP, Don't prefer it but typically don't turn around to get it. Still kicking
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-13, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,944
Posted By opie

hitch then a 1up quick rack....

hitch then a 1up quick rack. (http://www.1upusa.com/bicycleracks.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-13, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,617
Posted By opie

baby got new shoes, so why not. ...

baby got new shoes, so why not.

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Venge/i-x7s6k26/0/L/IMG_2617-L.jpg
Forum: Commuting
11-12-13, 06:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,886
Posted By opie

9.5 - 11 hilly miles each way depending on which...

9.5 - 11 hilly miles each way depending on which route I take
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,645
Posted By opie

I commute a whole lot more b/c I'm not training...

I commute a whole lot more b/c I'm not training for anything specific, get 60-80 mpw commuting. Weekend rides don't have intervals, just ride around ever how I feel. Cross sometimes and a whole lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-13, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By opie

To this day I remember my first "trip around the...

To this day I remember my first "trip around the block". Lord I thought I was going to die and it was about the same distance as this. Just ride and ride a lot, have fun and the improvements will...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By opie

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/images/D/zipp_303_tub....

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/images/D/zipp_303_tub.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8266430692_0f9bc82589_z.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-13, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,617
Posted By opie

I did the simplicity and the lines even for a big...

I did the simplicity and the lines even for a big bike. Not a fan of red but this looks good. Hot in my book
Forum: Commuting
10-30-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,569
Posted By opie

Yup, roll it up and bungee it to the top of the...

Yup, roll it up and bungee it to the top of the bag
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,617
Posted By opie

Peachtree Bikes in Buckhead... Bought both of...

Peachtree Bikes in Buckhead... Bought both of mine there. I don't do black and red (Auburn grad) but nice ride :D
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Posted By opie

I've got the mounting points on the bike, not a...

I've got the mounting points on the bike, not a problem there. And of course I ordered the wrong rack, I wasn't paying attention and it was late and I had bourbon. We'll see if I can get that...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 07:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Posted By opie

Much thanks. I ordered the Nelson Long Flap to...

Much thanks. I ordered the Nelson Long Flap to have a little more space and a rack. We'll see how it works when it gets here
Forum: Commuting
10-24-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Posted By opie

Ok. that carradice bag, will it hold some work...

Ok. that carradice bag, will it hold some work clothes, a pair of shoes and a lunch? Just trying to get an idea of size
Forum: Commuting
10-24-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Posted By opie

Forgot to mention. I am a little vain when it...

Forgot to mention. I am a little vain when it comes to this stuff so there will be no oven racks mounted or welded etc. Just not my thing. I've only got to carry clothes, shoes, lunch and a small...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Posted By opie

Commuter Bag Solutions

ok. I love to commute but I HATE the bag on my back (sweat). Solution is a rack obviously. Problem is I don't like any of the bags that attach to the rack. I've tried a few the latest being the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,373
Posted By opie

Yup, I bought a venge last year that was...

Yup, I bought a venge last year that was advertised as a SRAM red bike. brakes are force though. I got a great deal but if it was full price it would have bothered me (maybe)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By opie

quarq for the road bike. tired of swapping...

quarq for the road bike. tired of swapping cranks to have power between road and TT bike
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,973
Posted By opie

Fork, Frame, Crank from BI. Very happy, I'll put...

Fork, Frame, Crank from BI. Very happy, I'll put cross tires on it (and a better stem) in the fall

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Fantom-Cross-Team/i-82STrBF/0/L/IMG_2055-L.jpg
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,251
Posted By opie

I thought they said 180 but for a cyclist, yup,...

I thought they said 180 but for a cyclist, yup, that's big.

what got me was a couple days ago when the young guy from S America was 5'8" 135 lbs. Sagan is 6' - 160 according to Wikipedia

And...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By opie

You can ride front beach all the way into Panama...

You can ride front beach all the way into Panama City. As you get closer to Thomas Drive etc there are more red lights and traffic. If it's early in the am it's no big deal. We have a place in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 39,362
Posted By opie

Here's my Venge ...

Here's my Venge

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Venge/i-KxCVFbz/1/L/IMG_7900-L.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,081
Posted By opie

I got these, now finding more parts I need ...

I got these, now finding more parts I need

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Fantom-Cross-Team/i-7BV7Gbh/0/L/IMG_1943-L.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Posted By opie

I'm a touch over 6'0 and ride a 54cm Fantom...

I'm a touch over 6'0 and ride a 54cm Fantom frame. I'm afraid that one is going to be way too big
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,750
Posted By opie

Road bike is a 2012 Venge but I commute on a...

Road bike is a 2012 Venge but I commute on a Surly Troll. No basket anymore, use an Arkel Bug now

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Surly-Troll/i-dgzJX7G/0/L/IMG_0066-L.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,526
Posted By opie

quarq

quarq
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,200
Posted By opie

I change my quarq between my road and tri bike. ...

I change my quarq between my road and tri bike. Takes less than 5 minutes and is super simple. I gained 30W the first few months I trained with a PM. I missed winter training with a new baby but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 05:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,713
Posted By opie

well done, funny stuff

well done, funny stuff
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,149
Posted By opie

I use arm coolers year round to protect my arms. ...

I use arm coolers year round to protect my arms. I'm just pasty though, that's my excuse

http://goo.gl/qGTv7
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-13, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,603
Posted By opie

Another vote for Sidi Megas. I also swapped out...

Another vote for Sidi Megas. I also swapped out the sole to a better specialized one. Feet feel great
Forum: Commuting
03-28-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,752
Posted By opie

I'm similar.. but sweat is my biggest concern...

I'm similar.. but sweat is my biggest concern (don't laugh). I mean I have to shower after getting to work, then shower after a lunch run, then shower after riding home. I can't walk to the mailbox...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,772
Posted By opie

Different crank now as I put my quarq on it but...

Different crank now as I put my quarq on it but it's black also

http://gambrell.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Bicycles/Venge/i-vxvKJ9L/1/L/IMG_7899-L.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-02-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,785
Posted By opie

wish I could say backpack. I like the weight...

wish I could say backpack. I like the weight balance that way but I'm such a sweater it makes it awful. I have a basket on a rack at the moment and am going to try putting my bag in it
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,171
Posted By opie

ATL Thanksgiving Half Marathon for me this...

ATL Thanksgiving Half Marathon for me this morning. Love me some running also. It's so simple, put on shoes, out the front door i go
Forum: Commuting
11-21-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,018
Posted By opie

Lucky you.. I got a purple one coming my way. ...

Lucky you.. I got a purple one coming my way. Considering running a 650B wheelset though to hit the trails every once in a while and might jump in a cross race
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,015
Posted By opie

SIDI Mega's with a specialized insole is what I...

SIDI Mega's with a specialized insole is what I use. Love em
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