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Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,452
Posted By cvrle1

Amazon has Conti GP5000 700x25c clincher on sale...

Amazon has Conti GP5000 700x25c clincher on sale for $34.36 and free shipping

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K91B78V/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks once again for all the info. Wheels that I...

Thanks once again for all the info. Wheels that I have are Gipiemme Tecno 024. From quick google search, they are 8,9 or 10 spd wheels, so no go on the 11 speed cassette. Other than learning how to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

What you say makes sense, and that is what I am...

What you say makes sense, and that is what I am doing as well. I ride as much as possible almost every day so far. Issue is that I wont be riding during fall/winter and parts of spring most likely as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

Main reason for wanting is due to hills around...

Main reason for wanting is due to hills around where I live and ride. Now mind you these arent large, long climbs by any means, but for someone who hasnt ridden bike in long time as myself, and who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

There is a lot of great info here, and I thank...

There is a lot of great info here, and I thank each and every one of you for taking time and providing it to this newbie. It definitely gives me lots to think about down the road, and things to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks a bunch for this info. I actually just...

Thanks a bunch for this info. I actually just happen to have a Cannondale R600-Sport from 2001 as my road bike currently. I was playing around with idea of upgrading it before, but heard it makes no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

I actually really like bike that I bought, and...

I actually really like bike that I bought, and have no 2nd thoughts about it at all. I love riding it and enjoy it very much. Whole build is just something that popped into my head while I had some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

Thats a great looking bike! I was looking on eBay...

Thats a great looking bike! I was looking on eBay at NOS CF frames as well, just to get a general idea on prices. I was surprised to see some are about same as China CF ones, so definitely something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

Interesting take from another person I read. His...

Interesting take from another person I read. His thought is that it makes no sense for me to do this, as main reason people do these builds is to control every component they select. They know why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,272
Posted By cvrle1

Question for DIY bike builders

I had some time on my hands, and was looking around CF bikes. One thing lead to another and I went down a rabbit hole a bit. Got idea of building my own CF bike using Chinese made frame and some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By cvrle1

Interesting video on various chain lubes

While video in question is about motorcycle chain and lube, chain between bicycles and motorcycles are built same way with same components. Main difference is thickness, which chain lube doesnt care...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Posted By cvrle1

Man, US has it so nice in regards to extra fees....

Man, US has it so nice in regards to extra fees. For Canada, anything over $20 can have duty, taxes and other fees added on. With Canada/US border closed, they have nothing to do, so they check more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,908
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks for the tip. Yes I will definitely need to...

Thanks for the tip. Yes I will definitely need to do a lot of practice of clipping in/out, as only pedals I used so far are flat.Want to minimize my chance of falling due to being clipped in as much...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,908
Posted By cvrle1

Look X-Track Race vs SHIMANO PD-M520 Pedals

Hello everyone, looking into getting my 1st set of clipless pedals, and decided to go with SPD style. Looks to be a bit easier for newbies and I like that I can walk a bit easier in them than with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,452
Posted By cvrle1

(Info taken from Slickdeals) Strava Premium...

(Info taken from Slickdeals) Strava Premium Subscription $21

Strava recently moved a lot of features behind its Strava Premium paywall, which is regularly $59.99/year. However, Strava allows you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,877
Posted By cvrle1

Interestingly enough I like matte finish on...

Interestingly enough I like matte finish on bicycles and some motorcycles (my current motorcycle has matte finish and I love it) but I absolutely cannot stand it on cars. Cars with matte finish I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 12:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,433
Posted By cvrle1

Being a newbie, I have a newbie question. In...

Being a newbie, I have a newbie question. In general when it comes to jerseys, is there noticeable difference between current year's model and few year old model? Comparing apples to apples, so same...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,433
Posted By cvrle1

I would not expect anything on wish to be real...

I would not expect anything on wish to be real lol.

One of the reviews for "Castelli" jersey: "Good product. Not proper Castelli but you dont expect it for thr price. Nice comfy top."
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,433
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks all for the info and replies. Much...

Thanks all for the info and replies. Much appreciated.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,433
Posted By cvrle1

Not sure I understand. Both links are for jersey...

Not sure I understand. Both links are for jersey and not "kit" Are you saying there are no good jerseys that cost less than $90?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,433
Posted By cvrle1

Too good to be true price for jerseys?

Hello everyone, looking into getting a 1st jersey, and have spent lots of time reading and searching around. Found seller on eBay that has what he claims to be 100% original Castelli for lot cheaper...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,248
Posted By cvrle1

1st road bike. 2001 Cannondale R600-Sport ...

1st road bike. 2001 Cannondale R600-Sport

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20200716_110354_349bdfc3bc2ebf4a2417cd5e5c9e3e9dc8d34c6a.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks for the info. I took the bike to local...

Thanks for the info. I took the bike to local bike mechanic to give it a proper look over. It needed proper tune up, (everything torqued to proper specs, brake cables tightened and few other regular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,497
Posted By cvrle1

Truth be told I dont own it so cant tell you what...

Truth be told I dont own it so cant tell you what it fells like. Saw it for sale on local CL so figured I'd share.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,497
Posted By cvrle1

Fizik Volta R1 comes in white ...

Fizik Volta R1 comes in white

https://i.imgur.com/L0hbmXj.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,038
Posted By cvrle1

I looked at some of the cheaper Amazon bibs, and...

I looked at some of the cheaper Amazon bibs, and one issue that I found is that most of them are being shipped from China. It took 4 months for one package to arrive to me from there. Another item...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,513
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks for the info. So even though my...

Thanks for the info. So even though my measurements are identical to medium according to their size chart, I should still get L?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,513
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks everyone, thinking along different lines,...

Thanks everyone, thinking along different lines, I am not sure if going with something higher end like these bibs would make sense for new rider like me that wont be doing any long rides in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 12:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,513
Posted By cvrle1

All 3 of them are just black, with Castelli...

All 3 of them are just black, with Castelli having option of dark steel blue as well. Bike is all white, with black lettering, and I just got it about a week ago, so wouldnt get a new one :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,513
Posted By cvrle1

Which of these 3 bibs would you choose from? (Castelli, Sportful, Alé)

I am looking into getting a 1st bib and found 3 that I cant decide between. Price is same between these 3 (well $10 max difference) so it doesnt make a difference really.

Castelli Endurance 2...
Forum: Introductions
07-23-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By cvrle1

Hello from Vancouver :)

Hello from Vancouver :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 940,452
Posted By cvrle1

REI has Shimano Ultegra 11-Speed Cassette,...

REI has Shimano Ultegra 11-Speed Cassette, various sizes:

11-25T/11-28T $67
11-32T $72

https://www.rei.com/product/131423/shimano-ultegra-11-speed-cassette?sku=1314230001
Forum: Introductions
07-21-20, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By cvrle1

Hello from Vancouver!

Hello from Vancouver!
Forum: Introductions
07-21-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By cvrle1

Dobar dan Gorane :) Ziveo sa u Beogradu do '94...

Dobar dan Gorane :)
Ziveo sa u Beogradu do '94 godine. Od tada sam u Kanadi (Vankuver)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Just looked at the tires that I have on, and I...

Just looked at the tires that I have on, and I think they are 25mm tires (unless I misunderstood marking on them)
They have following: 25-622 and 700X25C

...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-20, 12:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks very much both for info. I shall look into...

Thanks very much both for info. I shall look into options and link provided for degreaser. In terms of tires, was thinking about replacing them, as it seems that they have somewhat meh reviews. Will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks very much for info. Will look more into it...

Thanks very much for info. Will look more into it now that I know what its called and what to search for.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks. What I paid for it, I do feel like I...

Thanks. What I paid for it, I do feel like I stole it hahah. And running for the border will be a really short ride, as I live 5 miles from Canada/US border on Canada side (which is closed, and will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks, will be taking bike in on Wednesday to...

Thanks, will be taking bike in on Wednesday to get looked over, and to see what service may need to be done. Will get it fitted then as well, as I dont have too much knowledge on how to do it (other...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks. For cleaning drivetrain, can i use...

Thanks. For cleaning drivetrain, can i use kerosine to clean all the gunk and dirt, and then lube? This is common practice for motorcycles, and everything looks brand new. Not sure if there is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks, I actually took front wheel off...

Thanks, I actually took front wheel off yesterday, as I wanted to see how complicated it was. QR lever is now fully closed due to this as well. And yes, I was going to ask about tires. I know for...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-18-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,930
Posted By cvrle1

Sorry, would have answered yesterday, but reached...

Sorry, would have answered yesterday, but reached my 5 posts a day limit lol.

It is Cannondale R600-Sport. Just posted new thread and bunch of pics about it:...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

More pics, as there is 10 limit per message ...

More pics, as there is 10 limit per message

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20200716_110403_50ad650ea793eb1e54673bd51380143b9e057ec5.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By cvrle1

1st bike in 15+ years, 1st road bike ever, wish me luck

Hello everyone, started a thread in general intro to say hello, but didnt want to post all the info on new bike that I got, as it may not be proper place for discussing it.

After not owning a bike...
Forum: Introductions
07-18-20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By cvrle1

Thanks again for the info. Gave him a call and...

Thanks again for the info. Gave him a call and will be going in on Wednesday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,935
Posted By cvrle1

I dont mind buying some small knick-knacks from...

I dont mind buying some small knick-knacks from AliExpres, but would not trust a bike frame or helmet or anything that my life potentially depends on. There is also 3-4 month shipping period to take...
Forum: Introductions
07-17-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By cvrle1

Wow no kidding, joined over 11 years ago and just...

Wow no kidding, joined over 11 years ago and just posting for the 1st time haha
New here myself as well, but just joined yesterday :P
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-17-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,930
Posted By cvrle1

While I understand why you are doing this, and...

While I understand why you are doing this, and other forums do it as well, for topic specific forum it is kinda hard to get to 10 posts when you are new and dont know much about topics of discussion....
Forum: Introductions
07-17-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By cvrle1

Thats awesome that you can use bike as your...

Thats awesome that you can use bike as your daily. I know that gov't keeps pushing for this, and keeps shutting down as may vehicular lanes as they can, so we are all forced to do this haha. Any...
Forum: Introductions
07-16-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By cvrle1

Hey Steve, I am in South Surrey, moved here 3...

Hey Steve, I am in South Surrey, moved here 3 years ago from DT. Last bike I owned was from Sport Mart I think, so that tells you about what kind of bikes I had so far haha.
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