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Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,699
Posted By vlad1xxi

Buy CAAD 13. You can always “play” with frame...

Buy CAAD 13. You can always “play” with frame size, length and angle of stem. My point is - suppose you buy CAAD 13 and it’s too aggressive for you. You can always put shorter stem with different...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,616
Posted By vlad1xxi

4 months ago replaced warned out chain and...

4 months ago replaced warned out chain and cassette on my Ultegra Cannondale SSE. Put new DA chain and 105 11-28 cassette. Could not find Ultegra cassette at all. New cassette didn’t work smoothly so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,459
Posted By vlad1xxi

Try Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0. It’s durable enough...

Try Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0. It’s durable enough racing/training tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By vlad1xxi

If your Ultegra bike has SRAM crankset, cassette...

If your Ultegra bike has SRAM crankset, cassette and chain along with Shimano duraillers and shifters you will not see any difference. Brake calipers are relatively cheap so I would say everything...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,306
Posted By vlad1xxi

You can put 110psi on your tires without any...

You can put 110psi on your tires without any issues. Even more - 100-105psi on front and 110psi on rear wheel. Benefits are the ride is less bumpy and more comfortable. My weight is around 180...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,027
Posted By vlad1xxi

Why do you limit yourself by Cannondale? Look at...

Why do you limit yourself by Cannondale? Look at Giant Defy and/or Canyon Endurace as well. In my opinion Canyons are better. Why do you limit yourself by endurance bike? You can put stem with bigger...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By vlad1xxi

Canyon Endurace is endurance bike from Canyon. I...

Canyon Endurace is endurance bike from Canyon. I would recommend to buy a bike with at least Shimano 105 group of components. Another manufacturers (Trek, Specialized, Giant, Scott, BMC, etc.)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By vlad1xxi

Wait till the winter and buy Canyon Endurace. But...

Wait till the winter and buy Canyon Endurace. But since you can buy Canyons online only you need to know for sure your frame size. CAAD 13 and Giant TCR are more aggressive so if you have no...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,990
Posted By vlad1xxi

You are right. I forgot to mention my Shimano...

You are right. I forgot to mention my Shimano wheels are C24. I am aware about C40 and C60 wheels and think about Shimano Dura Ace C40 wheelset as a very good and expensive replacement of my current...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-20, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,990
Posted By vlad1xxi

First of all thank you for your reply. My weight...

First of all thank you for your reply. My weight is around 80kg. I also thought about Shimano wheels or any other manufacturer old wheel set (new old stock). But they are not aero, besides that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,990
Posted By vlad1xxi

Upgrade of my Shimano RS-81 wheels

Hi everybody, I have 2015 Cannondale SuperSix Evo Ultegra bike with rim brakes, Shimano RS-81 wheels and Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x25mm tires. Want to upgrade wheels but I am afraid of clearance since...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-25-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,631
Posted By vlad1xxi

The question is not correct. Each frame has its...

The question is not correct. Each frame has its own geometry. Geometry of pure race and endurance bike is different. So often You can be fitted well on 56cm endurance frame or 54cm race frame. Now...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-25-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,631
Posted By vlad1xxi

The question is not correct. Each frame has its...

The question is not correct. Each frame has its own geometry. Geometry of pure race and endurance bike is different. So often You can be fitted well on 56cm endurance frame or 54cm race frame. Now...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,733
Posted By vlad1xxi

I use Vittoria Rubino Pro tires a lot of years....

I use Vittoria Rubino Pro tires a lot of years. Now my bike has Rubino Pro III 700x23 on front and Rubino Pro G2.0 700x25 on rear wheel. Waiting the 2nd season in row without any success when my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By vlad1xxi

Try all of them that you can try. CAAD 13 can be...

Try all of them that you can try. CAAD 13 can be the best value for the price since you will get better components. Anyway try all of them first and get estimated price. So you will be able to make a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By vlad1xxi

Large. In reality this pump is not so long and...

Large. In reality this pump is not so long and big at all. I keep it in down tube of my bike frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,475
Posted By vlad1xxi

Your goal is to buy used aluminum bike with 105...

Your goal is to buy used aluminum bike with 105 component group level. Bikes with carbon frame will be expensive or in a bad condition. Bikes with lower group do not have any sense. So I would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,542
Posted By vlad1xxi

You need proper cycling...

You need proper cycling shorts/tights/jersey/jacket/half finger gloves/full finger gloves and helmet. You need besides floor air pump hand pump or CO2 inflators along with spire tubes if your bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,380
Posted By vlad1xxi

Look at Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105. Price is in...

Look at Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105. Price is in your range. This is entry level race Aluminum bike with Shimano 105 components. To make it endurance bike You will need mostly to put stem on it with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,968
Posted By vlad1xxi

I was not talking about full intention. My point...

I was not talking about full intention. My point is more flexibility. If LBS can match level and price of the bike (or even offer better price than corresponding Canyon), I would recommend to buy in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,968
Posted By vlad1xxi

You are too aggressive and your post is...

You are too aggressive and your post is offensive. If my opinion is different than your it doesn’t mean it’s stupid or scummy. Nevertheless I avoid to reply properly on your words.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,968
Posted By vlad1xxi

Please clarify

Please clarify
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,968
Posted By vlad1xxi

Go to nearest LBS, try any road bike...

Go to nearest LBS, try any road bike (Specialized, Trek, Giant or Scott) and determine size. Then go to site of manufacturer, find bike that fitted you well and check frame geometry: effective top...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,781
Posted By vlad1xxi

Try to visit nearest LBS and negotiate price of...

Try to visit nearest LBS and negotiate price of any bike that you will like. Price that you see on manufacturer site is MSRP which can be negotiated. 5 years ago I bought Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,538
Posted By vlad1xxi

I use Vittoria Rubino Pro 3 700x23 on front wheel...

I use Vittoria Rubino Pro 3 700x23 on front wheel and Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0 700x25 on rear wheel of my bike. The 2nd one at least is not worse than Rubino Pro 3
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,510
Posted By vlad1xxi

I think your choice is huge. You could consider...

I think your choice is huge. You could consider Canyon Ultimate or Endurace with Ultegra or Ultegra DI2, BMC Roadmashine, Carbon endurance bikes from Scott, Specialized, Giant or Cannondale. Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,515
Posted By vlad1xxi

Thank you, guys!

Thank you, guys!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,515
Posted By vlad1xxi

I didn’t ask where to buy or how to buy. I didn’t...

I didn’t ask where to buy or how to buy. I didn’t ask if I need to buy or no. I asked - which cycling shoes/sneakers to buy and provided my requirements. Thank you, firebird854, for your reply with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,515
Posted By vlad1xxi

Shoes for cycling

Hi everybody, I am experienced cyclist but still use pedals with toe clips. Since I live in Brooklyn, NY and use regular roads to get to the park where I usually cycle I guess such pedals are more...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,906
Posted By vlad1xxi

Congratulations for good tires! Nevertheless I...

Congratulations for good tires! Nevertheless I guess pair of Rubino Pro G2.0 with tubes is better deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,906
Posted By vlad1xxi

Try www.merlincycles.com. Bought there around 2...

Try www.merlincycles.com. Bought there around 2 months ago set of Rubino Pro G2.0 with tubes for very reasonable price.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,700
Posted By vlad1xxi

Have the same picture (with chainstays) while...

Have the same picture (with chainstays) while bought my 2015 Cdale in LBS. Do you feel any issues in bike behavior when cycle? If no, forget about it and enjoy. It's what I did. It looks like...
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