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Search: Posts Made By: Diesel-CAAD9
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,493
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

dang...

dang...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,493
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

yeah it's alot of up and down in my area... i'm...

yeah it's alot of up and down in my area... i'm branching out more and more though looking for some more steady climbs... the 15-18% grades are not very fun... i prefer something more steady... ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 06:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,493
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

that's pretty impressive...

that's pretty impressive...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,493
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

well, i'm not in the "tough" group at this...

well, i'm not in the "tough" group at this point... probably never will be... plus my area doesn't really allow for it i don't think...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

pretty impressive for only being on the bike for...

pretty impressive for only being on the bike for 8 weeks... got stats on the elevation gain...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,493
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

"Good" elevation gain over 25 miles...?

i'm just wondering what a good number to shoot for is over 25 miles as far as elevation gain...?

here's my stats from my ride today and just wondering how it stacks up... i'm still a noob, only...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

i was pricing out the components online and it...

i was pricing out the components online and it doesn't look like you can build one for the price it is... so i figured it was fairly priced...

the only thing i seen that looks lower end was maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

a question for those "in the know" here... CAAD9-1

do you think this bike with the specd components is worth the $2999 MSRP...?

and do you think you should be able to deal on the price if your bike shop has any brains...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,381
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

looks like a crank arm needed a bit of...

looks like a crank arm needed a bit of tightening, and the left pedal was a bit loose as well... greased up both pedals, and tightened that crank arm up...

seems good to go now... hopefully i'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,381
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

What do you guys use to lube pedals...? It's only...

What do you guys use to lube pedals...? It's only seeming to come from the left side so maybe it is the pedal. It's very annoying for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,381
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

nope nothing with the chain here... it's coming...

nope nothing with the chain here... it's coming from the crank area...

i no longer cross chain at all... i've figured out i can trim my FD if i do get into the small - smaller setups, but i don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,381
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Clicking noise at crank...?

Hey guys, i have a clicking noise in my crank area on the downstroke of the left pedal under load... i get a "click" when the crank arm makes a revolution...

it's not all the time, and hardly ever...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

picked up the F5 today, i still need to set it up...

picked up the F5 today, i still need to set it up for me... i got the saddle height pretty close now, but still have adjust the saddle fore aft position...

riding it home from the shop was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

It's a 2010 and I should be picking it up...

It's a 2010 and I should be picking it up tomorrow. I'll post some pics when I get it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

i decided to get an F5... for what i will use it...

i decided to get an F5... for what i will use it for, it will be good enough at this point... if i take a real liking to trail riding and dare to get more adventurous, i'll upgrade at a later date......
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 05:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Well that's why I came here asking before going...

Well that's why I came here asking before going out and buying something and making a mistake again.

Keep the advice rolling in.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

How much better are the components on the F4 vs...

How much better are the components on the F4 vs F5...?

Is it worth the extra change...?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Thanks for that input.

Thanks for that input.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

that's how i ended up with a bike 2 sizes to...

that's how i ended up with a bike 2 sizes to large to begin with...

i guess i could have just googled up the conversion... looks like 22" is the equivalent... Trek looks like they make a 21.5"...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

what size would translate to a 56cm in standard...

what size would translate to a 56cm in standard sizing...? Treks only show measurements in inches...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

maybe i even want a hybrid...?

maybe i even want a hybrid...?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,591
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Cannondale MTB suggestions...?

I have a buddy that rides trails, and I'd like to join him sometimes... i have a road bike which obviously isn't going to get the job done...

I'd like suggestions on a beginners MTB that I will be...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-18-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

wtf, another cable worked... thanks... ...

wtf, another cable worked...

thanks...

and thanks to garmin for a ****ty USB cable...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-18-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

it is properly plugged in... would it...

it is properly plugged in...

would it charge if the cable was "bad"...?

cause it shows as charging, just doesn't want to connect to the computer to upload info...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-18-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Problem with Edge 605...

when i plug up the USB my computer all of a sudden does not recognize the Edge...

it goes through it's start up process and then turns on, whereas it never did this before...

is there a fix for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,094
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

really don't like how the top tubes of the...

really don't like how the top tubes of the Specialized bikes is sloped...

is that simply a styliing thing or does it serve a function...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 04:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,636
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Took my bike into the shop today and had him...

Took my bike into the shop today and had him adjust FD & RD. he told me to try and avoid the 2 smaller in the small front and the two larger rear with the large front.

Shifts great and no noise...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,304
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

lean angle for a road bike...?

how much lean angle is available for a road bike... i've ridden motorcycles for several years and wonder how much of an angle we can have on a road bike with the skinny tires that we have...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,636
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

i'm not sure how to read that chart... ...

i'm not sure how to read that chart...

what's the percentage all about...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,636
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

it's a 2010 CAAD9-5 with the 105 groupset...

it's a 2010 CAAD9-5 with the 105 groupset...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,636
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

actually it's a 20 speed...? looks like i have 10...

actually it's a 20 speed...? looks like i have 10 cogs in the rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,636
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

on a double chain ring, how many "useable gears" are there...?

theoretically there are 18 speeds, but how many are really useable...?

i'm getting chain rub on the FD cage when using the smaller inside ring and the 2 smallest rings in the rear... are you not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

i mainly seem to stay on smaller front ring of my...

i mainly seem to stay on smaller front ring of my double... (52/39)...

i do notice alot of chain noise when i'm in the smaller two cogs on the rear though, so i need to have that looked at... i...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,859
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

40 miles is 40 miles... nice work, but yeah the...

40 miles is 40 miles... nice work, but yeah the shorts will certainly help ALOT...!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,824
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

50/34 is the "normal" compact as far as tooth...

50/34 is the "normal" compact as far as tooth count...

i went with the 52/39 and i didn't feel i needed that 34 tooth ring... if i want to later i can just go to a 27-28 out back... there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,127
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

nice looking ride...

nice looking ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 765
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

curious as to what pedals you are using, cause...

curious as to what pedals you are using, cause with SPD style cleats and a MTB style shoe you should still be able to pedal even if you are not clipped...

i always clip my right shoe in with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,859
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

congrats... 40 miles is no joke... how long did...

congrats... 40 miles is no joke... how long did it take you...?

bike shorts are a must, and gloves are a good idea too... nothing wrong with a jersey... i've only been into the game for a month...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,206
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

make sure the shop fits you right... can't stress...

make sure the shop fits you right... can't stress this enough... just don't think you need a size cause you're 6'3"... i'm about 6'1 and ended up on a 56... original shop sold me a 60 without fitting...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,680
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

http://i28.tinypic.com/2vtcc9j.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/2vtcc9j.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

drivetrain noise from rear...?

When I shift to the two smaller cogs on the rear cassette i get alot of chain noise back there...

what causes this and how do you "fix" it...?

otherwise the bike is great...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,768
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Lol yeah.

Lol yeah.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,768
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Yeah it's a learning curve for sure. I climbed...

Yeah it's a learning curve for sure. I climbed 2000 feet today which is about 8 or 900 more than I've done on any other ride. It certainly is a sense of accomplishment when you reach the top.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,768
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

I know the calorie counter is bogus. I figure...

I know the calorie counter is bogus. I figure half at best.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,768
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

That's from garmin connect. I'm using the edge...

That's from garmin connect. I'm using the edge 605.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,311
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

LOL... demoralizing, eh...?

LOL... demoralizing, eh...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

depends on the components i would think... ride...

depends on the components i would think... ride both and see which one you prefer...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,768
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Picked up my 2010 CAAD9-5 this afternoon...

here's my new *****...

http://i28.tinypic.com/2vtcc9j.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/x2nlds.jpg

just rode her home from the shop...

God this thing shifts SOOOOOO much nicer than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,735
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

runkeeper pro is nice, even for using on a bike...

runkeeper pro is nice, even for using on a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 04:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,062
Posted By Diesel-CAAD9

Gotta agree with this guy. I've only had a triple...

Gotta agree with this guy. I've only had a triple for a month and I HATE it. Never shifts properly or smoothly.

Stick with the compact and get the larger rear cog.
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