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Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-22-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 747
Posted By skoobywrx

I'm assuming Seahurst park? Would go across...

I'm assuming Seahurst park?

Would go across 160,
go north on Des Moines Memorial Dr (mostly bike lanes till the end)
14th across the bridge
Swift, then Myrtle, then Othello
Right on Seward...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,226
Posted By skoobywrx

I've had the TCR Adv Pro Team for 2 mos already. ...

I've had the TCR Adv Pro Team for 2 mos already. My favorite bike I've owned so far. And this is coming from Di2. Di2 is nice, and basically maintenance free. But on the bike, the action and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,388
Posted By skoobywrx

Just picked this GIANT TCR Advanced Pro Team last...

Just picked this GIANT TCR Advanced Pro Team last week! Love it! Been waiting years for a new bike! Turning 40, my own present to myself!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,366
Posted By skoobywrx

Picked a POC AVIP MIPS from Biketiresdirect... ...

Picked a POC AVIP MIPS from Biketiresdirect...

Great deal with an instant price matching.

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/productimages/imageslarge/qooam7-3.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,366
Posted By skoobywrx

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/I...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/IMG_2134.jpg

After much searching finally found some S-Phyre's online! Now to go for a ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-16, 12:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,451
Posted By skoobywrx

Just a recommendation at a bike show here in...

Just a recommendation at a bike show here in Seattle. Basically what you can do, is call/email some fitters and see if they are a qualified PT and if/will charge the fitting to a pt session.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,451
Posted By skoobywrx

I've had 2 fittings covered by my insurance. ...

I've had 2 fittings covered by my insurance. Both were PT's and that also did bike fittings. My last one a few months back was done by a PT who was a master fitter from Specialized.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,329
Posted By skoobywrx

just picked up this turbomatic from wiggle, $89...

just picked up this turbomatic from wiggle, $89 shipped, in a 153mm wide.

wiggle.com | Selle Italia Turbomatic Flow Saddle | Performance Saddles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-16, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,920
Posted By skoobywrx

i got mine installed while in japan, and this is...

i got mine installed while in japan, and this is how the shop installed my external Di2:

http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/890709-japan-picked-up-di2-loaner-bike.html
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,971
Posted By skoobywrx

From 2 years ago, ha: ...

From 2 years ago, ha:

http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/890709-japan-picked-up-di2-loaner-bike.html
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,797
Posted By skoobywrx

Yeah its a great ride up there! great scenery...

Yeah its a great ride up there! great scenery and of course perfect weather. Did it a few times when I was down in So Cal visiting friends and family.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,617
Posted By skoobywrx

yeah, like others said, the key is neck strength....

yeah, like others said, the key is neck strength. I started at 1.5yrs old, and we do multiple rides a week when the weather is good. Took a whole summer to be able to get her to like the helmet. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-15, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,693
Posted By skoobywrx

i just got mine, and i usually wear a 43 Giro,...

i just got mine, and i usually wear a 43 Giro, but these are really huge! i went to a 42 with the Lake CX236, if that gives you any clues.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By skoobywrx

I just got the Lakes in white, and they look at...

I just got the Lakes in white, and they look at lot better in person than online. If you get them, go for a full size smaller. I usually wear a 43, but they were way too big, 42 fit me a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,793
Posted By skoobywrx

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/1...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/14143_10152276688435118_1639975070_n1.jpg

2012 Record Ace, that i use primary for this now, lol:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-15, 02:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,812
Posted By skoobywrx

ill be video/computer bike fitted in about a...

ill be video/computer bike fitted in about a month, all covered by health insurance. ill let you know if i regret it or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,907
Posted By skoobywrx

watching Rad over and over again! Then going to...

watching Rad over and over again! Then going to the field trying to jump like them (minus the backflip). I remember the scene where he jumps on to a table and bunny hop. I didn't have the power to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,061
Posted By skoobywrx

In a car and bike I brake to nearly a stop. ...

In a car and bike I brake to nearly a stop. Guess you could call it a California stop, where I don't stop all the way, where I feel the kick back when driving, and on the bike, stop enough where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 51,306
Posted By skoobywrx

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/1...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/14143_10152276688435118_1639975070_n1.jpg

2011 Record Ace
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-14, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,366
Posted By skoobywrx

new firmware for the di2.... :)

new firmware for the di2.... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 35,577
Posted By skoobywrx

getting behind cars/motorcycles that are blowing...

getting behind cars/motorcycles that are blowing black exhaust into my face.

dogs on looonnnngggggg leashes
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,079
Posted By skoobywrx

is the bearing seated all the way?

is the bearing seated all the way?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,588
Posted By skoobywrx

When getting my bike fitted Ultegra Di2 the shop...

When getting my bike fitted Ultegra Di2 the shop gave me a bike fitted with the DA Di2. Both shifted great, but the DA Di2 like others said, had the climbing button. and the DA Di2, when the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,750
Posted By skoobywrx

Rode Malibu Canyons this weekend, while here for...

Rode Malibu Canyons this weekend, while here for a business trip.

First 26 miles:

http://www.strava.com/activities/100375285

I dunno if this is correct elevations, or if there was an error...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,051
Posted By skoobywrx

not a build, bought a slightly blemished 2012...

not a build, bought a slightly blemished 2012 Raleigh Record Ace

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/scoobywrx/14143_10152276688435118_1639975070_n.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 143,737
Posted By skoobywrx

Madone 4.7 with UDi2 ...

Madone 4.7 with UDi2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/IMG_4154.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skoobywrx/media/IMG_4154.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,351
Posted By skoobywrx

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/i...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/image-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/skoobywrx/media/image-1.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/image-2.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,351
Posted By skoobywrx

On every corne there is a convience store, circle...

On every corne there is a convience store, circle k, 7 11 or a lawsons. No time to cook, grab a insta meal. Lol
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,351
Posted By skoobywrx

All di2 ultegra 6770 electronics, and ultegra...

All di2 ultegra 6770 electronics, and ultegra matching mechanical parts, cranks and brakes came out to be just under 1400 installed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,351
Posted By skoobywrx

In Japan, picked up DI2, and the loaner bike

I'm fairly new to road bikes and don't have that much to compare to, but I'll share my little story.

C/N if you don't feel like reading:

1) Di2, bought cheaply, installed free
2) Get a nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-13, 09:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,222
Posted By skoobywrx

if you have some water in the bottle, and have...

if you have some water in the bottle, and have some to spare. pump up the suspecting tube and put some water on it, and you can see some water spraying...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,388
Posted By skoobywrx

Trek Madone, weekend bike ...

Trek Madone, weekend bike

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/scoobywrx/15045_10152276688310118_1836101459_n.jpg

Record Ace, commuter to deal with all the rough and bumpy roads
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-17-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,960
Posted By skoobywrx

nice country rode ride: ...

nice country rode ride:

http://www.sunset.com/travel/northwest/snoqualmie-valley-attractions-00418000068489/
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By skoobywrx

no, the cage was on correctly. my theory, is...

no, the cage was on correctly.

my theory, is that the extra play in the pulley and it being thinner had to do with it.

this happened so fast, literally 1 sec, from the slip to clank, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By skoobywrx

yeah, i read that too..... sux

yeah, i read that too..... sux
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By skoobywrx

i didnt touch my limit screws and have been...

i didnt touch my limit screws and have been riding those settings for the past 10+ rides with no issue.

all was changed were the pulleys, and the barrel tensioners, half a turn.

i wasnt...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By skoobywrx

well it doesnt spin, because chain was still on...

well it doesnt spin, because chain was still on the pulley, and just a hunk of bad mess. and the pulleys were actually thinner than oem
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By skoobywrx

they had slightly more play in these pulleys, and...

they had slightly more play in these pulleys, and i noticed that they were not as beefy as the stock shimano ones limits were fine. also i wasnt even in the largest cog. it was in the middle of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By skoobywrx

Don't ever buy FORTE RD pulleys!!

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1031506_-1___

or this might happen:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/335941_10151855969330118_809639272_o.jpg

I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-06-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By skoobywrx

awesome!! hopefully the weather holds up this...

awesome!! hopefully the weather holds up this weekend, ill have to check this out!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By skoobywrx

yeah, sorry, shouldve mentioned it. I'm in...

yeah, sorry, shouldve mentioned it. I'm in Burien, so just a drive to get to Monroe.

Nice pics btw!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By skoobywrx

do you have this route mapped out somewhere?

do you have this route mapped out somewhere?
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-01-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,189
Posted By skoobywrx

cedar river is a MUP, i road it once, and saw...

cedar river is a MUP, i road it once, and saw maybe one other cyclist on the trail
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,388
Posted By skoobywrx

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/d...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/desmoines.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,366
Posted By skoobywrx

http://www.giro.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/...

http://www.giro.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/i/giro_trans_s_charblk_herosm_3.jpg

a lot more comfy than my old shimano r087
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 199,273
Posted By skoobywrx

while in the basement, i can't not touch my bike,...

while in the basement, i can't not touch my bike, and feel the need to adjust something.
everytime i think im done with my bike stuff purchases, i buy more.... :S
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,590
Posted By skoobywrx

dont have a boat or anything like that.... ...

dont have a boat or anything like that....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/skoobywrx/332103_10150952696985118_531755117_21542313_906202016_o.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,366
Posted By skoobywrx

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/giro-lx-sfglv-11-med....

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/giro-lx-sfglv-11-med.jpg

giro LX shortfinger gloves
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-16-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,378
Posted By skoobywrx

Burien here. Weekdays, i ride to alki beach and...

Burien here. Weekdays, i ride to alki beach and back, or to des moines. Weekends, when weather permits, i take a longer ride, lake wa...etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,918
Posted By skoobywrx

for me just having a phone, and some gel packs in...

for me just having a phone, and some gel packs in my pockets adds a hot spot that i can feel. I cant imagine something with that much of my back covered will effect me
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