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Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-16, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,456
Posted By Monument Man

Upgrading to SRAM eTAP groupset. How does it compare to mechanical groups?

Currently upgrading my groupset On a beautiful Seven Ti/Carbon frame.

The bike is currently kitted out with Campy Record 10 and I had every intention of upgrading to Super Record 11.

But when...
03-06-16, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By Monument Man

I am either getting a new bike, or upgrading my...

I am either getting a new bike, or upgrading my grouppo / wheelset. (This part is not up for debate) Both options will cost way more than $1,000 USD!
03-06-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By Monument Man

I have worked with 3 different LBS during years...

I have worked with 3 different LBS during years of ownership and noone has been able to diagnose or fix the main drivetrain problem -- skipping gears when I stand out of the saddle, pedaling hard. I...
03-06-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By Monument Man

I'm wondering if DI2 would require modifications...

I'm wondering if DI2 would require modifications to my frame? What is the weight penalty (if any)?

Is it a pain to deal with batteries?

Could I consider disc brakes if I upgraded the wheels? Or...
03-06-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By Monument Man

Upgrading my gruppo -- first timer looking for advice on a high end project

I have a beautiful Seven which weighs <15 pounds, kitted out with Campy Record 10. The drivetrain is skipping given it is the bike's original groupset from 2003 (I think? I bought the bike used eight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-15, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,082
Posted By Monument Man

You guys are making some good points. The...

You guys are making some good points. The complication is I live in Manhattan. And space is at an extreme premium right now.

A 2nd bike at this point is going to suck. It would go on the ceiling...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,082
Posted By Monument Man

Suggestions for fast road bike that has rack mounts + disc brakes? ($3-4k range?)

Looking for a fast bike that also has rack mounts and disc brakes. It's kind of difficult to determine which bikes have rack mounts. I'd also consider a cross bike, but I would run it with road...
05-31-15, 05:35 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-15, 05:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,343
Posted By Monument Man

Thanks. I was just wondering whether Focus was a...

Thanks. I was just wondering whether Focus was a "real" bike brand. I didn't even know they were supplying bikes to a tdf team.
05-30-15, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,010
Posted By Monument Man

Focus Urban 1.0 vs. Breezer Beltway Expert (carbon drive, IGH, disc brakes)

I am considering two bikes. I'm going to slap a rack and a baby seat on this bike, and use it to haul my kid around the city. Both are specced pretty similarly.

Alfine 8 speed IGH, Gates carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,343
Posted By Monument Man

Focus Bikes -- Anyone familiar with this brand?

My LBS just received a shipment of Focus bikes and I'm going to test ride one of them tomorrow. Anyone know anything about the brand?

By looking at their website, they appear to be a German brand?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By Monument Man

Sharing a bike with my wife -- adjustable seat height / seat post adapter?

I live in Manhattan and I am in the process of buying a new bike and I would love for my wife to be able to ride it.


Him: 6'1" usually rides a 57cm
Her: 5'5"

We are getting an urban bike,...
05-25-15, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,851
Posted By Monument Man

Would I be able to install a Yepp Maxi child's seat on a BMC AC01 Alpenchallenge?

I am looking for elegant ways to install a Yepp Maxi kid's bike seat onto a BMC AC01? Would the Yepp Rack mount on the BMC? Any other racks that might work?

YEPP | Accessories...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,213
Posted By Monument Man

Thanks. Lots of cool options here. Looking...

Thanks. Lots of cool options here.

Looking at a bike like the BMC, does it take a standard rear rack? The child's seats I am considering mount onto a rack, I believe (Yepp Maxi), and it's a nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-15, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,213
Posted By Monument Man

Urban Hybrid - What are the higher end options? (flat bars, road tires, disc brakes)

I live in NYC and I only have room to keep one bike.

The reason I want to upgrade is because my current bike cannot accept a child's seat. I would like my new bike to be able to accept a standard...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By Monument Man

Budget is a bit of a moving target but $3-4-5-6K...

Budget is a bit of a moving target but $3-4-5-6K sounds about right.

I've probably ridden 30-40k miles on drop bars, maybe 50 miles total on flat bars and those were essentially entirely on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-14, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By Monument Man

What should I consider for a high end city bike for solo rides & to also tow my kids?

I'm looking for an upright ride with flat bars, but an otherwise light frame with road tires. Hoping some people here can recommend some good bikes I might not be thinking about.

My current bike...
04-25-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,907
Posted By Monument Man

What should I consider for a high end, upright city bike to also tow my kids?

I'm looking for an upright ride with flat bars, but an otherwise light frame with road tires. I am an enthusiast roadie but my current bike can't accept a rack or child seat and it can't tow a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,403
Posted By Monument Man

Lots of alarmist viewpoints here! Wow. A...

Lots of alarmist viewpoints here! Wow.

A couple things: 1) using a trailer on the streets of NYC is horribly dangerous since pedestrian and auto traffic is so thick. People don't see them and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,403
Posted By Monument Man

I'll check out the Co-rider for sure since it...

I'll check out the Co-rider for sure since it apparently works with drops. Does it attach to the headset? My kid is 1, so I don't think we will be riding side horse style around Central Park :P
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 09:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,403
Posted By Monument Man

Can someone recommend a child seat that would attach to my road bike?

I ride a Seven Cycles road bike, and I want to take my boy for rides around the park.

I'm looking to see if there is some way to attach a child seat to this frame...

I live in NYC and I can...
11-23-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Monument Man

Yes if anyone can recommend specific child bike...

Yes if anyone can recommend specific child bike seats that can be attached to a roadie would be well appreciated. I know they exist it's just finding the best one out there. Nobody uses trailers...
11-23-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Monument Man

The problem is my normal Central Park loop is...

The problem is my normal Central Park loop is just too crowded for a trailer. But it's perfect for a baby seat, assuming you just take it easy.

I might look into replacing my road bike with...
11-23-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Monument Man

The Yepp Mini I'm looking at only mounts on quill...

The Yepp Mini I'm looking at only mounts on quill stems I believe. And I don't think it could attach to the rear? Any alternatives?
11-23-13, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Monument Man

I'm looking for a well designed baby bike seat that will mount to a road bike frame

I only have room for one bike, which is my Seven Odonata. I'd like to trick it out with a really well designed baby seat, which I'd use to take my 1 year old on great 10-20 mile rides.

The frame...
11-23-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,299
Posted By Monument Man

So basically I'm looking for a baby seat that...

So basically I'm looking for a baby seat that installs on a road bike, but my frame doesn't have any eyelets for a bike rack or anything. And I can only have one bike in my tiny apartment, so it's...
11-23-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,299
Posted By Monument Man

Bike seat for a kid -- anything that will clamp onto a road bike?

I'm looking for a bike seat to attach to a road bike (titanium / carbon frame).

Ideally looking for something where I could install a bracket to my frame, and i could clip the seat on / off to...
03-26-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,031
Posted By Monument Man

Hehe yeah I'm not going to be buying anything...

Hehe yeah I'm not going to be buying anything like bulky cargo shorts with a seam. Looking for a non-cotton, made-for-cycling, urban style type situation. Basically a knicker that is not afraid to...
03-24-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,031
Posted By Monument Man

Thanks I will check these out. I wonder if there...

Thanks I will check these out. I wonder if there is anything with some type of butt padding? My saddle is pretty hard.
03-24-12, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,031
Posted By Monument Man

Urban cycling - need some shorts / knickers.

So I'm a road cyclist who lives in lower Manhattan and I'm looking for suggestions for something I can wear instead of bibs. Something a bit more street-ready than spandex, where I can walk into a...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,045
Posted By Monument Man

the air horn is amazing. dare i ask what is in...

the air horn is amazing. dare i ask what is in the spray bottle on the left drop? also love those felts.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,045
Posted By Monument Man

thanks wheels, i liked that setup and i think i...

thanks wheels, i liked that setup and i think i found a good place to install my bell. i made sure it did not interfere with the brakes or shifters, and i can ding the bell from the drops or from the...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,045
Posted By Monument Man

Installing a bell on my road bike. Need tips on installation and placement!

Live in Manhattan and I need to install a bell on my road bike. It's going to sit up near the stem (due to bar tape) which is kind of out-of-the-way.

I thought I would install it on the left hand...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,909
Posted By Monument Man

i'm also interested and have been looking for...

i'm also interested and have been looking for unique models maybe from europe, will be interested to see what other people recommend.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By Monument Man

hey thanks i really like the looks of those...

hey thanks i really like the looks of those rivendells that's pretty much exactly what i'm looking for. also great suggestions everybody else
04-04-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By Monument Man

oh and if anybody knows a good way to remove the...

oh and if anybody knows a good way to remove the stickers from your frame please let me know!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By Monument Man

Oh, and also if anybody knows how to remove the...

Oh, and also if anybody knows how to remove the stickers from the frame i'd love to hear your suggestions
04-04-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By Monument Man

Help: Looking for good platform/toe clip pedal and also some knobby cyclocross tires

I have a cyclocross that I used to ride as a roadie. I'm now converting it back into a city/cross type bike, and I need some advice.

1) Looking for some decent platform pedals and maybe with some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By Monument Man

Help: Looking for good platform/toe clip pedal and also some knobby cyclocross tires

Hi guys,

I was hoping that somebody at the roadie forum would be able to help me out, since I'm a roadie.

I have a cyclocross that I used to ride as a roadie. I'm now converting it back into a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By Monument Man

cool thanks! i know how to get to rei ...

cool thanks!

i know how to get to rei

where do you pick up the bike path from rei. can you give me some easy directions?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,436
Posted By Monument Man

honestly i'd probably go with the trek for the...

honestly i'd probably go with the trek for the components but i like those giant frames and like the guy above me i like mavic over bontrager. in the end i think both are quite nice. take them for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By Monument Man

i'll keep an eye out :)

i'll keep an eye out :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By Monument Man

anybody know any good rides in pittsburgh?

hello,

i'm in pittsburgh and have my bike and a car. anybody have a parking lot or location where i can park my car and go on a nice ride tomorrow? i've only got about 1.5 hours for a ride, if...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By Monument Man

i put it on the stem and it naturally fits very...

i put it on the stem and it naturally fits very far up on the stem, in a little groove where the bar and stem meet.

my first wireless computer, and setup was a breeze.

my new bike is now...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,301
Posted By Monument Man

sounds just like the boston i know. 50s in...

sounds just like the boston i know. 50s in janurary and empty, well paved roads with exceptionally polite drivers :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By Monument Man

yeah i know, but still, my last computer was...

yeah i know, but still, my last computer was about 8 years old and ive never used one on the stem before. figured other ppl have recommendations.

thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,301
Posted By Monument Man

switzerland i work for a swiss bank, and...

switzerland

i work for a swiss bank, and moving there would be super fantastic for my cycling and my skiing careers

also san francisco
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By Monument Man

Cyclocomputer Mount - stem or handlebars?

just got my first wireless computer and i noticed that it has an option to install it on the stem (in addition to the traditional handlebar mount position)

any recommendations on where i should...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,449
Posted By Monument Man

why don't ppl like cervelos? the last time i...

why don't ppl like cervelos? the last time i frequented these boards with any frequency (because i was looking to buy a new bike), cervelo was a popular brand known for fast rides at bargain prices...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Monument Man

thanks guys i'll check it out. i'm kinda liking...

thanks guys i'll check it out. i'm kinda liking the strada and prefer the blingy white version
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