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Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-13, 12:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,072
Posted By redoak

Cannondale offers a warranty for paint to the...

Cannondale offers a warranty for paint to the original owner for (1) yr from the date of purchase. Cannondale had numerous white Super Sixes with cracking paint back in 2008.

See if Fuji has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By redoak

but you will develop an incurable addiction for...

but you will develop an incurable addiction for all things VOLER
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-13, 12:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,500
Posted By redoak

place some Grabber toe warmers over your toes. ...

place some Grabber toe warmers over your toes.
solved
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

So Novatec took the High Road and engineered for...

So Novatec took the High Road and engineered for optimum performance and NOT for customer convenience. I can buy that.
Well, I suppose that is a literal statement; I will HAVE to buy that, (hub).
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

I think the CNY has begun.................Bob has...

I think the CNY has begun.................Bob has gone missing!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-13, 09:26 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

[/COLOR] Novatec........well since you...

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Novatec........well since you brought it up. It has come to my attention that Novatec has produced an entirely NEW hub for DA9K (11)spd rather than simply offer a free hub that will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-13, 12:36 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

And there it is............thanks Bob. Must feel...

And there it is............thanks Bob. Must feel nice to be so connected to the industry we all enjoy so much.

Will it be Ultegra 8000, to fill in that new gap between 6700 and 9000

I did find...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-13, 01:38 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

Based on your post I thought you were a shop...

Based on your post I thought you were a shop employee.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-13, 01:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,760
Posted By redoak

here's an idea from those inventive Spaniards; ...

here's an idea from those inventive Spaniards;

http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/features/dauphine_libere_107/Valverde_Pinarello_Prince_Carbon_FP_presta_valve.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

I take member grolby's comment to mean that...

I take member grolby's comment to mean that Ultegra will go 11 spd in the Fall of 2013 when the 2014 bike lines will begin to hit the market.

But I shouldn't speak for another member.....

what...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,760
Posted By redoak

On carbon rims simply cut a short piece of...

On carbon rims simply cut a short piece of electrical tape, cut a small slit in it for the valve. Place the tape over the valve and onto the rim. Annoying 'knocking' sound gone.

This method may...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

So you DID or DID'NT see any downmarket releases...

So you DID or DID'NT see any downmarket releases of Shimano (11) speed. Seems like you're holding your cards a little close. Were you threatened by Shimano Toughs to keep it quiet? Was an (8000)...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

Thanks for the feedback. Any chance that Shimano...

Thanks for the feedback. Any chance that Shimano will get ahead of the 'normal' product cycles and get either the (11)spd Ultegra mechanical or electronic to market earlier?

Speaking of Product...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-13, 11:44 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

That's awesome guys...............(8) speed....

That's awesome guys...............(8) speed. Thanks for the input. cough...ahem.......cough.........hi-jack! Please go to a thread where they are discussing vintage components.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,943
Posted By redoak

tons of oatmeal

tons of oatmeal
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

Any of you Product Manager types out there tuned...

Any of you Product Manager types out there tuned in?
Maybe some Taiwan based peoples..................well crap, is it Chinese New Year right about now? They may all be face down in some large...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,171
Posted By redoak

Ultegra 11 speed Mechanical or Electronic

What's the word on the street? Will (11) spd trickle down to Ultegra mechanical or electronic?

If so, do we have to wait until the 2014 models show up in August / Sept 2013?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

real classy.................why are you guys so...

real classy.................why are you guys so darn mean?
you bunch of 'meanies'
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 09:33 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

Drag, back up and read the Thread. I'm the 3rd...

Drag, back up and read the Thread.
I'm the 3rd or 4th poster to say the same thing. Others beat me to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

And just like clock work that smug attitude...

And just like clock work that smug attitude shines through. bravo.

Did it occur to you that you're 'new inquiries' are nothing more than people screwing around to see if you will actually reply....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

B. S. !!! Oh my, why would you even...

B. S. !!!



Oh my, why would you even bother to post something as stupid as that?



so when Gigantex, Karbona, Megacomposites won't return your e-mails or calls what do you do? You take...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

huh ???

huh ???
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

Do a search on 'hippie tech suspension reviews'...

Do a search on 'hippie tech suspension reviews' it gets really ugly in a hurry.
And that guy is STILL in business and people continue to send him shocks. Human nature is very interesting.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,275
Posted By redoak

Very well said. Company's Limited Lifetime...

Very well said.
Company's Limited Lifetime Warranties give the company a way to deal with the reality that has become the modern bicycle.
'Beer can' thin alloy tubes are light, provide a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,149
Posted By redoak

please post a link to what you are describing. I...

please post a link to what you are describing. I thought I knew of all the racks out there.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

brother you got on some serious blinders if you...

brother you got on some serious blinders if you think member; mihlbach is the only one on this thread making less than glowing comments about PSIMET. Might want to give it a second read.

whistle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 04:42 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

same here............build my own. And I would...

same here............build my own.
And I would advise anyone with a little bit of mechanical skills to do the same. If you are able to perform ALL of the maintenance required to keep your bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
Posted By redoak

So you're saying that facts have no home in this...

So you're saying that facts have no home in this Forum?
I truly believe that if enough caring, mature, informed individuals (did I mention dedicated?) apply themselves, this Forum could...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

I want to thank you for the spontaneous laughter...

I want to thank you for the spontaneous laughter this post was able to create.............. one of the best I've read in a while.

Slow responses to e-mail requests, sure whatever, it happens....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 21,242
Posted By redoak

This is the best free entertainment I've ever...

This is the best free entertainment I've ever experienced. This loop plays out over and over and over. Customers line up to get this guy's magical wheels, are unable to get a timely response, or any...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
Posted By redoak

I called this co. today. Very nice guy picked up....

I called this co. today. Very nice guy picked up. His company is following the model established by Velo Sure of Australia. It appears that this co. will be able to get people signed up with coverage...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
Posted By redoak

Here's the last piece of the puzzle; Insurance...

Here's the last piece of the puzzle;
Insurance providers are like any other co., they want to make money for their investors and survive. They hold all the cards and reserve the right to 'make you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,676
Posted By redoak

[QUOTE=fishymamba;14331758]I have made my own...

[QUOTE=fishymamba;14331758]I have made my own drink by using maltodextrin, lite salt, and a bit of Gatorade powder(flavor is very strong, so I only a add a little bit) for flavoring. Worked great for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,676
Posted By redoak

A gel or (2) on a long demanding ride is...

A gel or (2) on a long demanding ride is mandatory. And everyone carries along sports drinks. All of the commercial pre-made powders for drinks can get a bit expensive. Hammer claims to have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
Posted By redoak

Ask your agent what happens if; you are JRA,...

Ask your agent what happens if;
you are JRA, (just riding along) and you wipe out without involving any other party.
you drop a paint can on the frame from a high shelf.

Your renters policy...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,275
Posted By redoak

Yes, I'm speaking to carbon. The largest...

Yes, I'm speaking to carbon.

The largest segment of Ideal Bike's business is value added processing to frames that are produced elsewhere (China). Ideal will take your Chinese made frame, paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,275
Posted By redoak

You obviously don't own an EVO or a SuperSix...

You obviously don't own an EVO or a SuperSix hi-mod. Look under the bike on the bottom bracket shell. There you will find this 'tiny', weird camouflaged sticker that states made in CHINA.

DOREL...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,275
Posted By redoak

I wasn't going to mention this but since you and...

I wasn't going to mention this but since you and some others brought it up.
Yes, I couldn't agree more. Carbon frames sell at a significant margin. A 2012 EVO frameset selling at the MSRP of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 08:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,275
Posted By redoak

easy there big fella..............easy. The...

easy there big fella..............easy. The member posting about his buddy who has busted up many alloy frames said the failed frames were Trek not Cannondale.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 01:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
Posted By redoak

I didn't splain myself properly; my license...

I didn't splain myself properly;
my license says I've been a member of USA Cycling since 1994, so I have had my share of race related rash as well. Wait a second, are you the guy...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,275
Posted By redoak

Cannondale or ANY bike company doesn't offer a...

Cannondale or ANY bike company doesn't offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty because their bikes fail (crack as you put it) on a regular basis. If their product was failing at a high rate the company...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
Posted By redoak

Members replying to threads like this typically...

Members replying to threads like this typically don't consider what you are actually asking. Everyone offers their advise about how great their individual homeowners policy is, about how it will...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,578
Posted By redoak

Vanity and Performance run hand in hand....

Vanity and Performance run hand in hand. Sometimes I drop the cash for performance, but I pick the coolest looking performance part available. Sometimes it's pure vanity, and in this case I will pick...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,102
Posted By redoak

so..............you're now the self proclaimed...

so..............you're now the self proclaimed King of the Dip S_ _ _ _?
I don't get it.
I do get it that by posting I'm including myself as one of the Minions, a Dip S_ _ _.

There's no doubt...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-12, 10:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,423
Posted By redoak

wow.....I just think all the colors are just like...

wow.....I just think all the colors are just like super.
and you guys are all so super too..........you are all just so super
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,697
Posted By redoak

Carbon posts have a 'signature area'. The part...

Carbon posts have a 'signature area'. The part that is inserted has a 'buffed look' on the exterior finish. So determining how much (what part) of that post was inserted into the frame is extremely...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By redoak

Wear hydration packs if it suits your needs and...

Wear hydration packs if it suits your needs and style.
If you want to assume the 'pro-look' don't strap that baby on. You will never get in the club. And some roadie fanatic may 'head hook' ya and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-12, 01:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By redoak

O.K. I give up...........Female Dogging, cycling...

O.K. I give up...........Female Dogging, cycling vids? HUH?
It obviously has nothing to do with the BRIT version of the term.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-12, 01:26 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,905
Posted By redoak

Never mind. I see it was for the 2010 Season....

Never mind. I see it was for the 2010 Season. Found another Thread for the 2011 Season.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-12, 01:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,905
Posted By redoak

This was a good Thread..............any updates?

This was a good Thread..............any updates?
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