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Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-13, 09:44 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 10,549
Posted By xpenny

Bottom line is, every country is gonna do...

Bottom line is, every country is gonna do whatever they can to get rich. America? Been there, done that. It's ok to admit that "I don't want another rich guy around". Just don't give me that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 10,549
Posted By xpenny

Well, let's wait for and welcome Africa, our next...

Well, let's wait for and welcome Africa, our next continent of promise! I'm sure when we go to engineer the next world factory there, we won't screw up this time.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 10,549
Posted By xpenny

The problem is, not everyone wants to admit that...

The problem is, not everyone wants to admit that they had been some kind of china before they become a nice, western civilized gentleman.

I can't stand a no name chinese frame as much as I can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-13, 07:41 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 10,549
Posted By xpenny

- "Chinese government subsidies their...

- "Chinese government subsidies their manufacturing"

Every government subsidies their key manufacturing capacity. How about our military spending? How about the load sum of taxpayer money going...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-13, 07:13 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 10,549
Posted By xpenny

Best post on this thread so far. I can only...

Best post on this thread so far.

I can only laugh when people claim buying stuff out of humanitarian purpose. Just admit it, you buy a "Made in US", "Made in Italy" or "Made in Germany" label...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,579
Posted By xpenny

The itchiness usually starts after test-riding...

The itchiness usually starts after test-riding and purchasing the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,579
Posted By xpenny

My wife is pretty good on checking my spending on...

My wife is pretty good on checking my spending on bike stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,579
Posted By xpenny

$20 to make your bike more blingy than others, I...

$20 to make your bike more blingy than others, I say, is money well spent:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,579
Posted By xpenny

Nothing wrong with the bikes, but what's up with...

Nothing wrong with the bikes, but what's up with the pedals?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 09:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,579
Posted By xpenny

The sad part is, we still want to spend the money...

The sad part is, we still want to spend the money to look like a dork.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 09:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,579
Posted By xpenny

How many of you upgrade because of look?

Let me be the first one to admit that, part of the strong urge to put on those deep profile aero wheels, carbon crank, light-weight anodized brakeset comes from pure aesthetics. I may or may not feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-12, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 538,262
Posted By xpenny

Gloucester, MA ...

Gloucester, MA

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,820
Posted By xpenny

Hot as Scarlett Johanson ...

Hot as Scarlett Johanson

http://www.india-server.com/news-images/scarlett-johansson-to-play-marilyn-10106.jpg

...and race rig......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 10:31 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 157,192
Posted By xpenny

Madone 4.5 2008(forget which year exactly). ...

Madone 4.5 2008(forget which year exactly).

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http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6146/5991452947_afe0a5464c_d.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-12, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By xpenny

SRAM Crankset compatibility question

Dear BFers:

I have a Trek Madone 4.5 equipped with SHIMANO 105 shifters, crankset, front derailleur and Ultegra rear derailleur. I really dig the look of SRAM Force crankset, but wonder if I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,013
Posted By xpenny

Bostonian here:) My favorite rides in the...

Bostonian here:)

My favorite rides in the greater Boston area are:
1. Gloucester-Rockport-around-the-peninsula loop
2. Lake Quanapowitt in Wakefield
3. Route 1A Hamilton-Ipswich-Newbury Port
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 04:06 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,421,232
Posted By xpenny

My 2008 Trek Madone 4.5 with a new white saddle...

My 2008 Trek Madone 4.5 with a new white saddle and bar tape.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5991451987_db1dc8609a_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5991452409_83e53d0d0f_b.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 6,653
Posted By xpenny

Materials scientist. Trade stocks in part time.

Materials scientist. Trade stocks in part time.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,645
Posted By xpenny

5 pages and I only see one dude posting his bike...

5 pages and I only see one dude posting his bike with soul! You guys are wasting my time.:notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-09, 05:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,221
Posted By xpenny

Unfair to compare with folks in areas where they...

Unfair to compare with folks in areas where they can ride all year round. :( My season started from May, and I've got about 600 mi so far, counting out miles on the trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,209,473
Posted By xpenny

I set a silly little rule for myself: if I want...

I set a silly little rule for myself: if I want to buy another piece of bike stuff (tubes excluded), I have to ride another 500 miles.

It does the trick quenching my lust.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,083
Posted By xpenny

I dream of owning a TIME. But...let's just keep...

I dream of owning a TIME. But...let's just keep it a dream;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,083
Posted By xpenny

Sorry for the misunderstanding. Then my vote goes...

Sorry for the misunderstanding. Then my vote goes to Noah even though I own a Madone, simply because of the cool factor. Spending that amount of money deserves a legitimate bling!

That said, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,083
Posted By xpenny

Just curious, PipinFan, you already have a 2008...

Just curious, PipinFan, you already have a 2008 Orbea, why want a 2009? Is one year that big a difference? Also, is there anything wrong with the Orbea? Why do you need a new bike? Can the Noah (or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,327
Posted By xpenny

Or I would ask the opposite question, when the...

Or I would ask the opposite question, when the smartphone can do all these, what are the advantages of a standalone GPS/cyclocomputer.

As far as I can see, smartphone is this close to a practical...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 22,172
Posted By xpenny

Perhaps we would never realize the mind of rich...

Perhaps we would never realize the mind of rich folks until the day we ourselves become rich. And then you will realize all the jealousy or even hater you used to have is ridiculous.

Since most...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 22,172
Posted By xpenny

Is there any chamois in the jersey?

Is there any chamois in the jersey?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 06:11 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,672
Posted By xpenny

Time Look Cervelo

Time
Look
Cervelo
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,818
Posted By xpenny

OR get a madone 4.5. Nice entry level carbon...

OR get a madone 4.5. Nice entry level carbon frame. Problem is there AREN't many high end alu frames out there. But there are way more entry level carbon frames to choose from.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

I am sure that my madone can last till I get...

I am sure that my madone can last till I get money for a new bike. Some comments suggest that i should get the frame first. Is a used 2007 Six13 frame (the clear aluminum one) worth more than $900?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

The wife kind of gives me the up to you signal....

The wife kind of gives me the up to you signal. But it doesn't mean it's a logical answer. I also wanna see how other BFers make decision about a new purchase based on their own financial situations.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

About that range. I was hoping a sub-2k build

About that range. I was hoping a sub-2k build
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

I know it sounds weak to have to ask for...

I know it sounds weak to have to ask for financial advises from the internet.
But it does take a second, or third opinion to let me see clear the actual situation.
As many of you have correctly...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 06:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,473
Posted By xpenny

It's hard to get anything out of the magazine...

It's hard to get anything out of the magazine press. They basically have to write something nice for every bike that is just coming out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 06:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,473
Posted By xpenny

I have the 2008 madone 4.5 and I really enjoy the...

I have the 2008 madone 4.5 and I really enjoy the ride. It takes whatever surface comfortably that I bring it to. We don't have many hills here, so I can't comment of the climbing. But the 4.5 is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 06:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

The reason is although my income does not sound...

The reason is although my income does not sound low, but I am just starting my career after grad school for about a year. There is a lot of foreseeable expenditure ahead of me: housing, babies, blah,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 06:03 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

This is exactly why I am asking this question...

This is exactly why I am asking this question now. Thanks. I am going to think twice about the Six13.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 06:01 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

Thanks for everyone's advice!! I was hoping...

Thanks for everyone's advice!!

I was hoping the more racy geo of the Six13 and the aluminum BB would be more suited for slightly more ambitious riding than the 4.5. Am I wrong?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

I am really new in terms of personal finance. :p...

I am really new in terms of personal finance. :p Plus, we are also saving up for a house in the future. So wonder what other BFers would do in my boat, or if I am spending the money irresponsibly.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

The 4.5 is more for relaxing riding, which is...

The 4.5 is more for relaxing riding, which is good. I am looking to add some aggressive element to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,448
Posted By xpenny

How much disposable income is enough for a new bike?

I am thinking of building a Six13. Here is my case.

1. I already have a bike (see my signature)
2. Annual pretax income > 80K
3. Still renting, monthly payment:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,899
Posted By xpenny

How's the CAAD9 feels on the rough surface,...

How's the CAAD9 feels on the rough surface, especially compared to a cross specific frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-09, 06:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,899
Posted By xpenny

Did you use the cross frame or just regular CAAD...

Did you use the cross frame or just regular CAAD 9? I wonder how wide are your cross tires. This is the a great setup. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,954
Posted By xpenny

I bet Shimano had probably protected that...

I bet Shimano had probably protected that technology.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,954
Posted By xpenny

Isn't that the point, to keep your head cool?

Isn't that the point, to keep your head cool?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,899
Posted By xpenny

In that case you probably should start with a 50...

In that case you probably should start with a 50 first.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,928
Posted By xpenny

This babe is gorgeous! Make the best of out it...

This babe is gorgeous! Make the best of out it :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,153
Posted By xpenny

I pay for cable to get my internet cheaper.

I pay for cable to get my internet cheaper.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 05:45 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,693
Posted By xpenny

I agree with you. But what can I do? I am in...

I agree with you. But what can I do? I am in michigan for god sake :(
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-09, 05:41 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 7,905
Posted By xpenny

And no one brings up the point that how the...

And no one brings up the point that how the DOPING technology has improved from the 60s?
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