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Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,275
Posted By v70cat

Disk brakes eliminates the need for braking...

Disk brakes eliminates the need for braking surface on carbon wheels and therefore allows lighter wheels.

12 speed allows for closer ratios

Wireless eliminates exposed wires.

Progress is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,107
Posted By v70cat

True but carbon is more aero, lighter and sexy.

True but carbon is more aero, lighter and sexy.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,615
Posted By v70cat

To me high end is dura ace or SRAM red with power...

To me high end is dura ace or SRAM red with power meter and nice wheel. That spec will yield a cost of $10,000 to $12,000.

Mid range is Ultegra or Force and that cost is $5,000 to $7,000.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,742
Posted By v70cat

The bb is a 80 value, the speed pulley $500.

The bb is a 80 value, the speed pulley $500.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,613
Posted By v70cat

What makes them a better climbing: less weight,...

What makes them a better climbing: less weight, stiffness, electronic motors or just your view point?
Forum: Northeast
08-18-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,608
Posted By v70cat

So sad

So sad
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,742
Posted By v70cat

So I took a S. Works red for a test ride and it...

So I took a S. Works red for a test ride and it was nice but marginally better than my 08 Cervelo S5 vid with DI2. I think I will save my money for now.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,742
Posted By v70cat

Yes but what justifies the $1,000 additional cost?

Yes but what justifies the $1,000 additional cost?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-20, 04:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

You are correct I currently ride a Cervelo S5 and...

You are correct I currently ride a Cervelo S5 and have ridden it over 100 miles without issues, so a race bike is probably ok?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-20, 04:23 AM
Replies: 16,131
Views: 735,351
Posted By v70cat

Very sad he was a great rider and a good guy.

Very sad he was a great rider and a good guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

This looks interesting ...

This looks interesting https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/specialized-s-works-venge-sram-etap-review/
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

Not sure but Zipp 303 NWS seems like a contender.

Not sure but Zipp 303 NWS seems like a contender.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

Wait for the 2021 version : ...

Wait for the 2021 version : https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product-news/new-giant-tcr-launched-lighter-more-aero-and-it-doesnt-have-dropped-stays-453561
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

https://www.jensonusa.com/Colnago-C64-RED-eTap-AXS...

https://www.jensonusa.com/Colnago-C64-RED-eTap-AXS-Jenson-USA-Exclusive-Build?fbclid=IwAR14q-PM4qDIii0S8BkNXmtB2rpJhDEVrx5anD4LizFkz2OgUyrzwpuVErs

This is also a contender.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,580
Posted By v70cat

This is not helpful!

This is not helpful!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

Yes the Canyon Ultimate Evo Disc 10.0 SL is a...

Yes the Canyon Ultimate Evo Disc 10.0 SL is a contender. Glad you like it. Wish you could get it with different wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

eTap

eTap
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

Endurance

Endurance
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,345
Posted By v70cat

New bike suggestions with SRAM Red

Thinking of a new bike my basic criteria:

1) Has new sram red with disk brakes.
2) Light weight , 14.5 pounds or less.
3) Nice light weight carbon wheels and perhaps tubeless .

Your...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12,275
Views: 489,996
Posted By v70cat

I understand your frustration with the ER hope...

I understand your frustration with the ER hope the problem is resolved and you feel better.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4,707
Views: 155,491
Posted By v70cat

Thinking about going tubeless ...

Thinking about going tubeless


https://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2018/11/29/continental-replaces-gp4000-road-tire-gp5000-tubeless-option#.XBpEuC2ZPRY
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10,774
Views: 329,162
Posted By v70cat

faster than most any vet

faster than most any vet
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10,774
Views: 329,162
Posted By v70cat

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/860202b4_0a4a_4490_84fe_8d5ba6b69930_4446a73e0dadc8687b6ffe952e3dd9ca64702183.jpeg
See
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10,774
Views: 329,162
Posted By v70cat

Got a new MB sag wagon and it is faster than...

Got a new MB sag wagon and it is faster than Pcads.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-18, 06:21 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 26,155
Posted By v70cat

Prices are not much better than true name brands...

Prices are not much better than true name brands you can purchase from a dealer.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 26,155
Posted By v70cat

So is Cayon now in the USA?

So is Cayon now in the USA?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10,511
Views: 505,459
Posted By v70cat

Happy Holidays Still cycling but have not on...

Happy Holidays

Still cycling but have not on this site much.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,368
Posted By v70cat

Garmin 1030

Took for its first ride and really liked it
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-17, 04:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,547
Posted By v70cat

I have had Mavic carbon wheels for a long time...

I have had Mavic carbon wheels for a long time and many miles and they have been great.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12,364
Views: 717,123
Posted By v70cat

What does the bike look like?

What does the bike look like?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,056
Posted By v70cat

Because you do it does make it "the right thing...

Because you do it does make it "the right thing to do?"

Sports drinks are designed to help you sure you can by on bread and water.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-17, 06:46 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 26,155
Posted By v70cat

That is true but I feel that the media overstates...

That is true but I feel that the media overstates the differences.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-17, 06:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,056
Posted By v70cat

It during the ride that these products seem to...

It during the ride that these products seem to help.
A caffeine gel especially.

When I ride 25 or less miles water is fine but when I ride a century these products are a help.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-17, 06:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,056
Posted By v70cat

I like Hammer sports drinks they seem to help and...

I like Hammer sports drinks they seem to help and taste good. Not sure why some folks are so prone to all natural sports drinks are bad?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-17, 06:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,188
Posted By v70cat

I have a great light weight aero bike that rides...

I have a great light weight aero bike that rides great. I keep my primary bike for 10+/- years so no. I think Treks are good bikes like many other brands this one is really light which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-17, 06:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 26,155
Posted By v70cat

Canyon or another carbon frame only differ on...

Canyon or another carbon frame only differ on weight, frame quality (most made in China so who knows?) and design (ride and aero). Today almost all good, why do we need another brand in the USA?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 12,364
Views: 717,123
Posted By v70cat

Happy 4th everyone. Great long weekend to get...

Happy 4th everyone. Great long weekend to get some cycling in.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-17, 08:02 AM
Replies: 842
Views: 70,235
Posted By v70cat

I have to say the concept of owning all those...

I have to say the concept of owning all those bikes and wheels seems more like hoarding. I enjoy fine things but really question the need for such quantity. I truly question the reality and wonder...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,822
Posted By v70cat

I remember trying to move through traffic at a...

I remember trying to move through traffic at a red light on Fifth Avenue and this guy in a black car moves left to block me. I gave his fender a slam and got through. He jump out of car and ask why I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 842
Views: 70,235
Posted By v70cat

Unless people are being nasty why lock? I...

Unless people are being nasty why lock?

I have to say I paid a fair bit more for my VWD version of my Cervelo S5, some would say that a CAD 10 or 12 is just as good. Value and price is all...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 842
Views: 70,235
Posted By v70cat

What makes them worth the price?

What makes them worth the price?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,552
Posted By v70cat

They seem pricey but maybe better than $8,000...

They seem pricey but maybe better than $8,000 wheels talk about on another thread?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-17, 07:27 AM
Replies: 842
Views: 70,235
Posted By v70cat

Since they lighten your wallet by more than twice...

Since they lighten your wallet by more than twice the cost of other good carbon wheels, why?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-17, 05:40 AM
Replies: 14,113
Views: 760,252
Posted By v70cat

I would not think that cyclist and motorcycle...

I would not think that cyclist and motorcycle riders have a lot in common except for the noise and the lack of exercise.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14,113
Views: 760,252
Posted By v70cat

Steel is real

Steel is real
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 64,055
Posted By v70cat

I have a 510 and what to upgrade to 1010, any...

I have a 510 and what to upgrade to 1010, any word on the status?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-17, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14,113
Views: 760,252
Posted By v70cat

I have never been to Maine but boat (sail &...

I have never been to Maine but boat (sail & power) on the east end of Long Island. I have taken power boats up the Hudson and barge canal to Burlington Vermont. Lake Champagne is beautiful.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-17, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14,113
Views: 760,252
Posted By v70cat

Do you ever sail on the east coast?

Do you ever sail on the east coast?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14,113
Views: 760,252
Posted By v70cat

Did you see this: ...

Did you see this:
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/motor-trend-pits-tesla-model-s-p100d-against-audi-rs7-performance-video-ar176649.html
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-17, 04:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,014
Posted By v70cat

Really? No reason just mine is better than...

Really? No reason just mine is better than yours?:crash:
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