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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-13, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,182
Posted By Peiper1

This. The Madone 5.2 is an awesome bike, or...

This. The Madone 5.2 is an awesome bike, or there's always the Colnago C59 ....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,101
Posted By Peiper1

So where do all you Americans put your guns &...

So where do all you Americans put your guns & ammunition when you ride ....?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,807
Posted By Peiper1

Why would any sane person want to travel to the...

Why would any sane person want to travel to the United States?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,947
Posted By Peiper1

Very nice, love those old lugged Colnagos !!!

Very nice, love those old lugged Colnagos !!!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-13, 09:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,258
Posted By Peiper1

Beautiful bike !!

Beautiful bike !!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 24,064
Posted By Peiper1

I originally put a set of Look Keo Blades...

I originally put a set of Look Keo Blades clipless pedals on my Madone 5.2, and rode like that for several months. I never actually fell over, but overall I hated them, and have recently switched...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,945
Posted By Peiper1

I bought a Trek Madone 5.2 last year, and just...

I bought a Trek Madone 5.2 last year, and just ordered a custom-built Colnago C59 (in fact, I ordered two C59's, one for my wife also). When the Colnagos arrive next spring I fully expect to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By Peiper1

Make sure you get a proper full fit done when you...

Make sure you get a proper full fit done when you go in, even if you have to pay for it. It will more than pay for itself in the long run, and you will enjoy your rides much more. Good luck !!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,121
Posted By Peiper1

Awesome .... Congratulations !!!!

Awesome .... Congratulations !!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,810
Posted By Peiper1

No brainer .... go for the carbon bike,...

No brainer .... go for the carbon bike, especially if the LBS is willing to let you trade-up with no real penalty. You may or may not notice the weight difference, but you'll be on a significantly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By Peiper1

Nice-looking bike, I like the white tires !!

Nice-looking bike, I like the white tires !!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,668
Posted By Peiper1

Can't wait to ride with my wife on her new...

Can't wait to ride with my wife on her new custom-built Colnago C59 coming next spring!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 11,033
Posted By Peiper1

My all-black Madone 5.2 is quite striking and I...

My all-black Madone 5.2 is quite striking and I get compliments on it pretty much every time I take it out. It will also look great next to the Colnago C59 that is coming next spring!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,389
Posted By Peiper1

Move to a civilized country like Canada where...

Move to a civilized country like Canada where health care is universal and completely free.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,582
Posted By Peiper1

This .... unless you want to keep the 1.2 as a...

This .... unless you want to keep the 1.2 as a spare/winter bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,051
Posted By Peiper1

My take on this issue is that all those...

My take on this issue is that all those weight-saving things might make a difference, but it will be a negligible one for the vast majority of non-pro riders. That however is not the point. The...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-23-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,232
Posted By Peiper1

I parked my car 5 years ago and just stopped...

I parked my car 5 years ago and just stopped using it. Toronto has a pretty good public transit system, so getting around the city without a car is quite easy and convenient. That being said, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,031
Posted By Peiper1

Funny, this reminds of another thread earlier...

Funny, this reminds of another thread earlier today .... move to Florida and just shoot the "bloody amateurs" then claim you "felt threatened" by them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By Peiper1

At exactly 5'00" my wife had the same problem. ...

At exactly 5'00" my wife had the same problem. We finally had to special-order her a Cannondale Synapse WSD in a 44-size, but the bars were still too wide. The LBS swapped them for a Bontrager 36cm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-13, 10:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,315
Posted By Peiper1

I simply cannot imaging ever going on a group...

I simply cannot imaging ever going on a group ride. I have always ridden solo or with my wife, and I/we never worry about average speed, distance, etc. Riding a bike is simply about having fun and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By Peiper1

Marinoni Bikes

Met this guy on our ride today with brand-new Marinoni road bike. Pretty nice-looking bike, but it occurred to me that, although Marinoni is a Canadian company, one sees them so rarely. I was curious...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By Peiper1

First of all, very glad to hear you are able to...

First of all, very glad to hear you are able to get back in the saddle, so to speak. Been down the road with some health issues myself, so I know how much it sucks to think that you might never ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-13, 09:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 788
Posted By Peiper1

I wouldn't worry about it .... I had my appendix...

I wouldn't worry about it .... I had my appendix out last year and did 35+ kilometres the day they released me from the hospital.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-13, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By Peiper1

Congratulations! How did you feel afterwards...

Congratulations! How did you feel afterwards .....?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-11-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,404
Posted By Peiper1

"Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands?" ...

"Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands?"
Partly because the Dutch, along with most Europeans, are not addicted to their ridiculous SUV's and even more ridiculous pick-up trucks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-11-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,542
Posted By Peiper1

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,190
Posted By Peiper1

I don't ride on city streets very often, but when...

I don't ride on city streets very often, but when I do, I simply take up the entire lane and don't really care about slowing down the cars behind me. I'm certainly not going to be too worried about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-13, 12:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 846
Posted By Peiper1

Great point !! +1

Great point !! +1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 11:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

Awesome .... +1 :lol:

Awesome .... +1 :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 11:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

"1200 grams for a CF frame these days is a boat...

"1200 grams for a CF frame these days is a boat anchor. I stand by my opinion that I don't get $5900 for dated technology for a heavy frame."

I fully expect that my new C59 will weight at least 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

Not a problem, we already know my wife's bike...

Not a problem, we already know my wife's bike needs to be a custom order due to the small frame size and she also wants a custom paint job, so we are not looking to get the bikes until next April. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

The overwhelming consensus seems to be the...

The overwhelming consensus seems to be the Colnago C59, and Colnago it will be. Going this weekend to order the two bikes. Thanks everyone for all your input, it has been a great help !!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,612
Posted By Peiper1

Haha .... good one !!

Haha .... good one !!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,612
Posted By Peiper1

Couldn't agree more. Guys like that usually end...

Couldn't agree more. Guys like that usually end up hurting someone (or worse) ....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,921
Posted By Peiper1

Why would anyone work those kind of hours? There...

Why would anyone work those kind of hours? There are lots of jobs where you can work from home and still make great money. Life is way too short to waste it spending that much time working.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,208
Posted By Peiper1

Interesting about the weight, my 2012 Madone 5.2...

Interesting about the weight, my 2012 Madone 5.2 came in at 15.4 lbs. with the Mavic R-Sys wheelset.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,987
Posted By Peiper1

Very sad, went through all that last year with...

Very sad, went through all that last year with our Wheaten Terrier and it sucks. So sorry for your loss :(.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

You sir, are correct. As I mentioned earlier, my...

You sir, are correct. As I mentioned earlier, my wife's C59 will have to be a custom order because Colnago will only make them that way in the 45 size frame. She's happy because she can also get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

That's awesome, mine is a 2013 Diamond White C350...

That's awesome, mine is a 2013 Diamond White C350 with the red leather interior !! Nice bike too !!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 11:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

You read my mind exactly! :lol:

You read my mind exactly! :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

Sorry, but I disagree completely. The point here...

Sorry, but I disagree completely. The point here is that "what I want exactly" is a Colnago or a Pinarello. When I bought my Mercedes I wanted a Mercedes, nothing else, and so on. Also, your comment...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 24,343
Posted By Peiper1

Exactly !! +1

Exactly !! +1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

Honestly, this is not about "value for the...

Honestly, this is not about "value for the money", as our riding habits alone probably justify nothing more that a couple of $1K bikes. It's more of a "bucket list" sort of thing, having the chance...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 10:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

My test rides on each bike were of similar...

My test rides on each bike were of similar duration to yours (less than 1 hour) and honestly both felt equally responsive and comfortable. I did notice that both felt slightly heavier than my Madone...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 11:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,362
Posted By Peiper1

Colnago C59 or Pinarello Dogma ....?

So I'm thinking of ordering a new bike for next season and I am looking at the Colnago C59 and the Pinarello Dogma 65.1 .... I have tried out both bikes and frankly they are both equally amazing. At...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,614
Posted By Peiper1

This year's destination is three weeks in China,...

This year's destination is three weeks in China, then one week in North Korea !! We finally received our visas and are totally stoked about going to the world's last surviving true communist state. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,698
Posted By Peiper1

Is road cycling fun? No, we all do it because...

Is road cycling fun?
No, we all do it because it SUCKS
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,532
Posted By Peiper1

I am running Mavic R-SYS wheels with a 20-spoke...

I am running Mavic R-SYS wheels with a 20-spoke rear on my Madone and am not far off the OP's weight. Awesome wheels & I couldn't be happier with them.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-13, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By Peiper1

Michelin Pro4 Tire Upgrade?

The Bontrager R3 tires that came with my Madone are in need of replacement. They have proven to be very good and durable (exactly zero flats in 3K+ kilometres), with excellent feedback and cornering...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,950
Posted By Peiper1

Ditto .... awesome wheels.

Ditto .... awesome wheels.
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