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Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By OpenRoad33

I didn’t know these existed! Thanks for sending...

I didn’t know these existed! Thanks for sending this
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By OpenRoad33

Tire Help

Hi all,

I would like some suggestions on new Gumwall tires for my Vintage Eddy Merckx. They do not need to be real Gumwall, but rather gumwall look of the black tread with brown or tan sidewall. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,198
Posted By OpenRoad33

Tell me how you really feel haha. Thanks for...

Tell me how you really feel haha. Thanks for input. I’m just trying to justify the price.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

I ordered a Fizik Aliante R3 Large this morning...

I ordered a Fizik Aliante R3 Large this morning on Amazon - Used Like New for $46.00. It suppose to fit me the best according to the Fizik website. Dont have much to lose for that price. If that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

I have a Selle SMP Extra on my other road bike...

I have a Selle SMP Extra on my other road bike that is just ok, Nothing to write home about.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 12:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

Im happy to give them a try! They offer a 30 day...

Im happy to give them a try! They offer a 30 day money back guarantee so I feel I have little to lose except testing time. I am about 240 pounds so im a bit concerned after reading your comment, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

thanks

thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

Selle H2

Anyone using a Selle Anatomica H2? I searched by weight and this seems to be the best match for me based on the Selle Website. Any thoughts?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

Update-

So as suggested, I’ve changed the bar tape to black and changed the seat post to chrome. Much improvement! Next are the Saddle and the pedals! Thanks all for the help!
Also ordered the King Iris...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

Thanks so much for sending this.

Thanks so much for sending this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

None of my local bike shops do a saddle fitting....

None of my local bike shops do a saddle fitting. Any tricks in fitting?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

Yeah I love the look! I ordered two of them for...

Yeah I love the look! I ordered two of them for the bike! Thanks for recommendation. Now I just have to find some Eddy Merckx Bottles!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

I checked out King Bottle cages. Cool little...

I checked out King Bottle cages. Cool little company out of a garage. Are you affiliated with them?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

Thanks for letting me know this. Any idea what...

Thanks for letting me know this. Any idea what year it is? I will see if I can find a Corsa Extra Fork
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

what would you replace it with? I looked on eBay...

what would you replace it with? I looked on eBay for an original and had no luck.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 12:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Posted By OpenRoad33

Need saddle help!

Hi all,

So I purchased another road bike recently and need to upgrade the saddle. You can see my other post on my Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno.

I need a saddle that is comfortable. I don’t care...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 12:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

Sounds like a plan. I’ll start there and then put...

Sounds like a plan. I’ll start there and then put some miles on her!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 12:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By OpenRoad33

Id personally go for the Ribble 725 105 - nice...

Id personally go for the Ribble 725 105 - nice triple butted steel frame and a solid group set. Can’t go wrong for what you’re looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

I love the red and white. Im sure if I did black...

I love the red and white. Im sure if I did black with the blue frame it would look great. I was thinking of upgrading it to a 9speed and keeping the derailer but I would love 10 speed with a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

Nice! I was actually thinking of doing a white...

Nice! I was actually thinking of doing a white saddle and white bar tape.

Do you guys feel a carbon seat post would kill its mojo?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

I love this.

I love this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By OpenRoad33

I would strongly encourage you to consider a...

I would strongly encourage you to consider a steel frame bike. It will give you a much better ride comfort wise. Especially since you’re not looking to race.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,198
Posted By OpenRoad33

What Look Pedals go you all feel are best?

What Look Pedals go you all feel are best?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,198
Posted By OpenRoad33

wow that does say a lot. Thanks for that.

wow that does say a lot. Thanks for that.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,198
Posted By OpenRoad33

Campy Record pedals?

Anyone have any experience with Campy Record ProFit plus Pedals? Are they worth the money? I don’t mind spending fair money on a good set of pedals. Just would love your thoughts...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By OpenRoad33

the new Shimano R7000 is super nice. In case your...

the new Shimano R7000 is super nice. In case your interested in a group set
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,521
Posted By OpenRoad33

Looks like an absolute beast!

Looks like an absolute beast!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,521
Posted By OpenRoad33

Really Beautiful. I have an Eddy Merckx too -...

Really Beautiful. I have an Eddy Merckx too - just got it and will follow suit in doing some of the same upgrades. Love the modern retro look!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By OpenRoad33

I have some old RaceLite tires by Bontragger on...

I have some old RaceLite tires by Bontragger on my bike. Has anyone heard of them?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,771
Posted By OpenRoad33

Beautiful bike. I think Bianchi makes some of the...

Beautiful bike. I think Bianchi makes some of the nicest new road bikes out there currently.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,598
Posted By OpenRoad33

New Bike - Eddy Merckx Arcobaleno

Hey All,

I bought a sweet Eddy Merckx Arcobeleno today! I will put pics to follow. Full Campy groupo.
Here are some pics! Would love your upgrade ideas.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By OpenRoad33

Thanks Bpcyclist - Im happy to spend upward...

Thanks Bpcyclist -

Im happy to spend upward of $1500-2000 on a new bike if I go that direction.

I can get a new 105 groupset from Merlin Cycles for under 500 bucks for the new R7000 series.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By OpenRoad33

Well for starters I really dislike the way Claris...

Well for starters I really dislike the way Claris shifts- Other than that- nothing really, I’m just wanting something with more cycling mojo if you will.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By OpenRoad33

Help please

Hi all I could use some help with making a decision towards my road bike. I currently have a Raleigh Merit 1 road bike with Claris groupset, but I would like to upgrade.
I’m trying to figure out if...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-03-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By OpenRoad33

Newbie here - Bike Build

Hi All,

I have a Raleigh Merit 1 road bike that I enjoy, but lately have found myself wanting something more "Authentic" if you will. I have been think a Steel Classic - Something that I can...
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