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Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,156
Posted By paul_858

ritchey wcs 4-axis, great stem reasonably priced....

ritchey wcs 4-axis, great stem reasonably priced. go with AL.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,190
Posted By paul_858

I find it funny that people on this forum don't...

I find it funny that people on this forum don't think that performance has anything to do with being held liable for the damage/injuries incurred by the OP. I say this because when you take your car...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,589
Posted By paul_858

happened to a buddy, he just resoldered a broken...

happened to a buddy, he just resoldered a broken connection related to the power/charge component.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,832
Posted By paul_858

The point is simple, and I'm surprised that you...

The point is simple, and I'm surprised that you aren't connecting the dots. Mavic R-Sys is a direct comparison in industry/product to the Neuvations. A company as large and with significantly more...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,832
Posted By paul_858

You realize the issue isn't limited to Neuvation...

You realize the issue isn't limited to Neuvation right? I mean "exploding" spokes on Mavic wheels, that was at the expense of people paying a hell of a lot more than folks with neuvations. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,103
Posted By paul_858

Great suggestion. Cheap light that jsut works. ...

Great suggestion. Cheap light that jsut works. Don't get caught up in the marketing hype though, the 700 lumen is theoretical. When you add in the fact that the magicshine doesn't have sufficient...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 975
Posted By paul_858

Not really that new, i've had it for a year now. ...

Not really that new, i've had it for a year now.

http://cchanphotography.com/biking/record_brifters/images/dsc_1301.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 975
Posted By paul_858

That's a great buy/build man. I ended up going...

That's a great buy/build man. I ended up going new on almost all of the parts so that doesn't help cut costs. In the end I'm very happy with my bike and really need to find more time to ride it at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 975
Posted By paul_858

Well on a bike at that level it's unlikely it...

Well on a bike at that level it's unlikely it would be cheaper since most entry level bikes are equipped with 105 brifters, derailleurs but they save on cranks and brakes. You'd most likely spend a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 975
Posted By paul_858

Actually i put a spreadsheet together of what i...

Actually i put a spreadsheet together of what i spent vs full retail (who pays full retail)
http://cchanphotography.com/biking/bike_build.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 975
Posted By paul_858

That's true only for bikes that come in...

That's true only for bikes that come in "prebuilt" models with set configurations. There's no way it would be cheaper to have a dealer build up a calfee the way that I have it spec'd vs what I spent...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,001
Posted By paul_858

I don't generally carry a camera with me on rides...

I don't generally carry a camera with me on rides but I'll try to get something more interesting.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,001
Posted By paul_858

I love my Calfee Luna pro for several reasons. ...

I love my Calfee Luna pro for several reasons. It fits me great and rides well. I'm not going to sell you on what I "think" I get from my bike. Some people will say that it's stiff but vertically...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,730
Posted By paul_858

I'm running thomson posts on my road and mountain...

I'm running thomson posts on my road and mountain bikes. Their simple design and quality manufacturing never leaves me wondering if there's something wrong with the post. Add to it the lathe turn...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,754
Posted By paul_858

Phantoj.. although I agree with you on road...

Phantoj.. although I agree with you on road bikes, being able to run a larger steerer on a mountain bike is a pretty significant advantage. Reducing flex in the fork and providing a larger bearing...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,754
Posted By paul_858

the headset is a set of parts. here.... ...

the headset is a set of parts.

here....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headset_(bicycle_part)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,110
Posted By paul_858

Htfu?

Htfu?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,070
Posted By paul_858

Go see an optometrist who also...

Go see an optometrist who also specializes/carries sports related optics
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By paul_858

pewter ...

pewter

http://www.cchanphotography.com/biking/calfee/images/dsc_1065.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,555
Posted By paul_858

Parlee Z3 w/force. Responsive, almost too...

Parlee Z3 w/force. Responsive, almost too responsive for me.

I love my calfee though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,814
Posted By paul_858

In and prepared to get owned DopersSuck

In and prepared to get owned

DopersSuck
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By paul_858

Unless you live in cold climate and deal with...

Unless you live in cold climate and deal with snow a lot, MKV GTI is a much better buy than the R32.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,703
Posted By paul_858

2nd.

2nd.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By paul_858

Don't know about inside... but here's my buddy's...

Don't know about inside... but here's my buddy's MKV w/2 on the roof, and 3 off the back

http://cchanphotography.com/biking/sat_ride_9_27_08/images/img_0718.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,109
Posted By paul_858

http://cchanphotography.com/biking/record_brifters...

http://cchanphotography.com/biking/record_brifters/images/dsc_1301.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,483
Posted By paul_858

contacts and sunglasses. Most flexible option,...

contacts and sunglasses. Most flexible option, if it gets dark on you (mechanical issue/etc) you can ride without the shades. More convenient if you stop to eat too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 825
Posted By paul_858

sell it for a grand, buy another bike.

sell it for a grand, buy another bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,993
Posted By paul_858

if you're looking for non-camelbak water carrying...

if you're looking for non-camelbak water carrying options, 2 cages on the frame + a hydrotail

http://cadencecycle.com/merchant/1500/images/large/hydrotail.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By paul_858

Good call on the Thomson. They're cheap enough...

Good call on the Thomson. They're cheap enough and lasts forever. You can find them used for ~$50 one ebay.

http://cchanphotography.com/biking/calfee/images/dsc_1064.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,112
Posted By paul_858

Calfee's explanation Fork Symmetry ...

Calfee's explanation

Fork Symmetry
Instability and Speed Wobble

Overview

Calfee Design has identified a cause of speed wobble (a.k.a. shimmy) and instability that can be prevented....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By paul_858

Insurance value on the bike

So I built my calfee up over time and so have no idea of retail dealer cost. Of course by piecing it together I generally managed to get the best prices possible on the individual components. Any...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By paul_858

Own quite a few of their jerseys and a couple...

Own quite a few of their jerseys and a couple t-shirts. Good quality jerseys with a slim cut like others have stated. They hold up well to road an mtb crashes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,674
Posted By paul_858

Both are great saddles. I have both, the toupe...

Both are great saddles. I have both, the toupe for the road and the phenom for the mountain bike.

Toupe - Minimalist approach, lightweight, minimal padding. Part of the comfort comes from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,222
Posted By paul_858

beautiful bike.

beautiful bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 11,971
Posted By paul_858

1 road bike (Calfee) 1 Mountain bike (Trek)

1 road bike (Calfee)
1 Mountain bike (Trek)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,892
Posted By paul_858

Depending on the type of bike and quality of...

Depending on the type of bike and quality of components you can definitely end up with a better bike for less $ than buying at a local shop.

like UK said, it'll take some piecing together,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,800
Posted By paul_858

Generally speaking they feel fairly similar. The...

Generally speaking they feel fairly similar. The phenom of course has more padding on the nose for climbing whereas the toupe is relatively limited. I like both saddles a lot. The regular phenom...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,013
Posted By paul_858

Been rocking a set of R28SL3s w/ceramics for over...

Been rocking a set of R28SL3s w/ceramics for over a year, no major issues. The rear hub/axle needed a shim to tighten up after a bit of use. John sent the shims and a spare axle for free very...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,800
Posted By paul_858

1. Does your toupe flex a lot? - Define a lot? ...

1. Does your toupe flex a lot? - Define a lot? I'm a lightweight so no

2. Does your toupe flex into and hit the seatpost clamp? nope

3. What is the measurement from the rails to edge of the...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
04-16-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 460,502
Posted By paul_858

Have: Basically brand new Specialized S-Works...

Have:
Basically brand new Specialized S-Works pro-set Stem, adjustable rise, carbon caps, 110mm, 1 1/8 steerer, 31.8 bar size...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,629
Posted By paul_858

EBAY items Calfee Luna Pro frame, easton fork,...

EBAY items
Calfee Luna Pro frame, easton fork, ck headset from the same vendor
The record components (brifters, calipers, derailleurs) various vendors
Thomson Seat post
Ritchey WCS 4-axis Stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,556
Posted By paul_858

Annual bike swap meet. It had been sitting on...

Annual bike swap meet. It had been sitting on the dealers shelf for a while so they wanted to free up the cash. They were asking 300 for it but i talked them down $20. Brand new from an authorized...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,556
Posted By paul_858

NIB Garmin 705 w/map/hr/cadence for 280 bucks ...

NIB Garmin 705 w/map/hr/cadence for 280 bucks
Brand new Calfee Luna Pro w/Easton EC70 SL fork, CK headset from a calfee dealer for 1250 shipped
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,904
Posted By paul_858

I have tacx tao and believe it or not managed to...

I have tacx tao and believe it or not managed to launch a bottle when bunny hopping a speedbump while messing around lol...

I still use them and find them to be a great budget cage. That said i'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,492
Posted By paul_858

i ride in a group most of the time, so if it's a...

i ride in a group most of the time, so if it's a quick pit stop, there's always someone watching the bikes. If it's to sit down to eat as a group, we pick places where we can sit outside next to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,141
Posted By paul_858

using both front and rear brakes to the limit of...

using both front and rear brakes to the limit of the grip of the tires will always reduce the stopping distance vs just the front or just the rear.

Although true that when you apply the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By paul_858

Hehe I know that, I have the levers released and...

Hehe I know that, I have the levers released and the calipers open up but it's still super tight... especially if you set teh pads to within ~1mm of the rim surface. Just wondering if people run a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By paul_858

Those using record skeleton calipers... what tires do you run?

So I swapped out the zero gravity for 08 record skeleton brakes. Obviously campy brakes don't have the caliper mounted cam to open up the arms to remove the wheels. I'm running record 10spd ergo...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 488
Posted By paul_858

Um no... square taper, isis, etc don't use...

Um no... square taper, isis, etc don't use external cups like the newer ultratorque/shimano/fsa standards.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By paul_858

record skeleton brakes to replace my zero gravity...

record skeleton brakes to replace my zero gravity ti brakes on the calfee.
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