Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: WhyFi
Showing results 1 to 50 of 120
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

I've been looking at the TLR two-pack. Very...

I've been looking at the TLR two-pack. Very little on them, either way - just a few user comments on other forums. Feel and perceived rolling resistance has been positive. I've only seen one person...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

For the REI members: looks like Cannondales (with...

For the REI members: looks like Cannondales (with the exception of e-bikes) will be 20% off during their Labor Day sale, which seems not too shabby. If you have an REI credit card, the extra 5% back...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

If that's what you're looking for, start another...

If that's what you're looking for, start another thread - this isn't the "is this vendor legit?" thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

My only cycling-specific shoes with laces, up to...

My only cycling-specific shoes with laces, up to the point, are some Shimanos; they have a little tab to keep the loops/excess in place and I've never had them come undone. I assume that most...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Bummer. If you haven't, you might want to try the...

Bummer. If you haven't, you might want to try the "Notify Me" option. The 45 Wide (my size) went from 0 in stock, to 4, then back to 0! I was so bummed that I had missed out on them! Then it jump...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Double-check - I'd been eyeing them for a long...

Double-check - I'd been eyeing them for a long time, too, and they have a lot more sizes in stock now.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Lake (in WIDE!) are my shoes of choice necessity...

Lake (in WIDE!) are my shoes of choice necessity and I've been wanting a pair of lace-ups, so I jumped on these on closeout for $99 (MSRP was $199). For a carbon sole from a great manufacturer, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Yup. I can see the whirl pattern of my chest hair...

Yup. I can see the whirl pattern of my chest hair through one of my Pro Team Training jerseys. I had originally decided to only wear that one with a base layer underneath, but got over that just as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

They are also doing 20% off of the Pro Team...

They are also doing 20% off of the Pro Team Training Jerseys, which I really, really like. They don't have the zipped valuables pocket of the regular Core Jersey (the Core Lightweight don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Shipping is only $15 to me, in the middle of the...

Shipping is only $15 to me, in the middle of the US, so not bad. If they had 28s, I might be really tempted.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Good for you? :foo: I wouldn't call the...

Good for you? :foo:

I wouldn't call the GP5kS TR a hot deal, $99 is the msrp iirc, but the fact that they're available with any kind of a discount may be very enticing to some, 'specially...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Orders under $800 USD are exempt from duty....

Orders under $800 USD are exempt from duty. Orders over $800 are subject to duty, but aren't always caught. From what I've heard, some carriers are more likely to be duty sticklers than others; items...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Rapha's end of year sale is going on now. Lots of...

Rapha's end of year sale is going on now. Lots of deals, particularly if you're open to unconventional color choices, but the Core and Core Lightweight Jerseys for $55 each would be a nice way to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Not exactly a happy-happy hot deal, but Clever...

Not exactly a happy-happy hot deal, but Clever Training is shutting down and you can currently get 30% off any order with CLEVER30. I picked up an Elite Suito for ~$600 shipped. Last I saw, you could...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

For the tubeless users: Chain Reaction has the...

For the tubeless users: Chain Reaction has the Schwalbe Pro One Evo Addix TLE on sale for $38 **in 25mm only** No tax and ordering three of them will get you free shipping.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

mm or cm?

mm or cm?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Having that extra tread width is probably nice...

Having that extra tread width is probably nice for the owners of some of the wider rims out there, too. That in mind, and with 23mm int width hookless rims, I should probably go with the Controls...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

It's been on my shortlist to try for a little...

It's been on my shortlist to try for a little while. The Controls have a little more meat on the tread compared to the regular Corsa, but that's the extent of the difference, as far as I understand....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the lack...

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the lack of durability is the main knock against the Pro 1. The new Pro 1 Addix has supposedly addressed that issue, but it's still relatively new, so the jury...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Yeah, Schwalbe said specifically that they should...

Yeah, Schwalbe said specifically that they should measure true to size on a 19mm int rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

FYI the new version is narrower than the previous...

FYI the new version is narrower than the previous - their nominal size is made to reflect being mounted on wider rims; the new 28mm on 17mm int rims measure out to ~26mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Helpful post. Kudos.

Helpful post. Kudos.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Reynolds wheelsets are currently 20% off, with...

Reynolds wheelsets are currently 20% off, with lots of options for a little over $1k - https://hayesbicycle.com/collections/reynolds/activity_road
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Well, the fact that my browser security stops me...

Well, the fact that my browser security stops me from even connecting to the site isn't a good start. In general, though, "if you have to ask..."

FWIW, Merlin Cycles usually has the best deals on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Woof. TheProsCloset has a set of New/Blem...

Woof. TheProsCloset has a set of New/Blem tubeless Reynold's AR58/62 DB (disc brake) for $599 (https://www.theproscloset.com/products/reynolds-ar-58-62-disc-carbon-tubeless-700c-wheelset-1). The set...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Wilier GTR Team 105 Road Bike Without Wheels,...

Wilier GTR Team 105 Road Bike Without Wheels, ~$950 (https://www.merlincycles.com/wilier-gtr-team-105-road-bike-without-wheels-174756.html)

Through the weekend, Merlin has an extra 15% off of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

No. Roads are still pretty bad, here - gritty,...

No. Roads are still pretty bad, here - gritty, potholes, cracks, etc - so I'm going to hold off mounting them for another month or so. Still tempted to buy more, anyway - when I first got the S-Ones,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Okay... I'm not following the implication. Does...

Okay... I'm not following the implication. Does that mean that you placed an order with Cycliq, they don't have domestic stock and you received a notification that your item was delayed?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Merlin has a Schwalbe sale going on right now...

Merlin has a Schwalbe sale going on right now plus an additional 10% off when you add them to the cart.

With the stacked discount, the new Pro 1 Addix TLE (tubeless) are going for $30 each. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Cycliq (https://cycliq.com/) (manufacturers of...

Cycliq (https://cycliq.com/) (manufacturers of cycling video cameras/light combos) are having a 30% off sale with the launch of their UpRide (https://upride.cc/) service (a site to upload and log...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

PBK has Conti GP5k TL Twin Packs for $83, 25mm...

PBK has Conti GP5k TL Twin Packs for $83, 25mm only - this is the lowest that I've seen by about 10 bucks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Planet Cyclery has a flash sale on GP5000 TL -...

Planet Cyclery has a flash sale on GP5000 TL - $44 each (https://planetcyclery.com/component/wheels-tires-tubes/tires/continental-grand-prix-5000-tl-road-tire). I've seen twin packs as low as $96,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

L is already out - if you select from the drop...

L is already out - if you select from the drop down, it says they'll get more in in about two weeks.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Both of the low-priced sellers for Elemnts are...

Both of the low-priced sellers for Elemnts are brand new vendors with no feedback - that would make me more than a little leery, but if you don't mind tying up funds for a while in the hopes of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Competitive has 50% off of some Quarq power...

Competitive has 50% off of some Quarq power meters cranksets - looks like there's a couple sub-$600 options for those with GXP or BB30 bottom brackets (no chainrings).
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

REI has a ton of cycling stuff on sale though the...

REI has a ton of cycling stuff on sale though the 25th. Of particular note, the Garmin Varia radar taillight is on sale for $150...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Could it be that some people have different...

Could it be that some people have different situations, experiences, values and preferences and that, as such, some of this stuff is easily justified? No, no - that's just crazy talk. Carry on....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

CleverTraining is selling the CycleOps Hammer at...

CleverTraining is selling the CycleOps Hammer at $699. Awesome price for a wheel-off smart trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-19, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

And that's just the start of it. I've been eyeing...

And that's just the start of it. I've been eyeing the Rapha deals the last few days. So tempting.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

For the 35mm deep version? The rims are probably...

For the 35mm deep version? The rims are probably ~450g ea, the front hub is ~100g and the rear is ~230g. They'd have to be some super heavy spokes (they're 2/1.8/2 ) to hit 1600, let alone 1800.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Reynold's does some non-series, vendor-specific...

Reynold's does some non-series, vendor-specific wheels on occasion, such as these and the R3, R4, etc for Performance. As such, I don't think that you're going to find too much on them unless you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

^^^ That's a great price on those wheels. It's...

^^^ That's a great price on those wheels. It's weird that only one model, the R58 Disc, is mentioned as being tubeless. They don't have any rim profile pics, either, to see if the others have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Reynolds is running 20% off of their carbon...

Reynolds is running 20% off of their carbon wheelsets right now, which makes for some decent deals ('specially when you factor in their service/warranty - they're currently rebuilding a wheel for me...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Don't you just love the view when you're on that...

Don't you just love the view when you're on that guy's wheel? That's the one bad thing about our club kit - it seems to get sheer a little faster than typical.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

The Pro's Closet has a set of disc brake...

The Pro's Closet has a set of disc brake Reynold's Assaults for $759. (https://www.theproscloset.com/products/reynolds-assault-slg-carbon-tubeless-700c-wheelset) These were a showroom pair that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-19, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Purchasing from the UK isn't the problem;...

Purchasing from the UK isn't the problem; shipping isn't significantly longer than from buying within the US. The main issue when ordering online, whether from the UK or domestically, is fit and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Newer units will (Wahoo Roam and Garmin 530/830)....

Newer units will (Wahoo Roam and Garmin 530/830). Older units, like Element/Bolt, will kinda, sorta point you in the right direction to get back on track.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

Damn. Looks like their merino socks (which are my...

Damn. Looks like their merino socks (which are my favorite socks evar) are only available in Small. :(

edit: looks like BC has some in other sizes, but only really short or really tall.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-19, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,335
Posted By WhyFi

If you're looking for something in the sporty...

If you're looking for something in the sporty casual (fully-framed lenses but with some wrap/curve), some polarized Sunclounds served me well. Got them at REI on clearance, but I think they go for...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 120
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.