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01-01-14, 11:53 AM
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01-01-14, 12:00 PM
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SRAM chain is about the same weight as the DA chain, which only has about 1000 miles on it...if the SRAM chain doesn't play nice, then the DA goes back on (or a KMC SL in black)...likely there's zero difference in performance but the SRAM marketing hype for the cassette says "optimized to work best with SRAM chain"...
01-01-14, 03:47 PM
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What kind of chamois cream do yo use? I need to get some, my other cycling shorts have the leather chamois. This is the first Voler thing that I have bought, ( and first non leather chamois) love the fact they are us made. This bib, the CA nights bib, has the Torino pad.
TIA for the advice
nb
TIA for the advice
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01-01-14, 04:30 PM
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SRAM chain is about the same weight as the DA chain, which only has about 1000 miles on it...if the SRAM chain doesn't play nice, then the DA goes back on (or a KMC SL in black)...likely there's zero difference in performance but the SRAM marketing hype for the cassette says "optimized to work best with SRAM chain"...
01-01-14, 05:14 PM
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I just got these.
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I don't need a dozen Oakleys, but I love this color combo.
. I don't need a dozen Oakleys, but I love this color combo.
01-01-14, 06:14 PM
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01-01-14, 06:17 PM
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01-02-14, 12:47 AM
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Had a BG fit done just before Xmas.
Had new innersoles and wedges put in shoes made my old shoes to small.
Found these at the new years sales for a good price so picked them up.
Had new innersoles and wedges put in shoes made my old shoes to small.
Found these at the new years sales for a good price so picked them up.
01-02-14, 12:47 PM
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Not *exactly* the same thing, but I have the XG1090 cassette, Red Exogram crankset, KMC X10SL chain and 6770...everything works brilliantly together.
01-02-14, 01:34 PM
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After much too long working on my bikes upside down or using various cobbled-together contraptions to raise the rear wheel off the ground, I finally picked up a proper work stand with a Nashbar gift card I got for Christmas. Out on the truck for delivery right now! 
01-02-14, 02:23 PM
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Joining the matte black carbon frame brigade (but only because it was a good deal).
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01-02-14, 02:28 PM
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Please let us know how those feel/perform when you get a chance.
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01-02-14, 02:33 PM
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01-02-14, 02:49 PM
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Then again, it is kind of bling worthy... If that happens, final build will be posted in the stupid -- whoops, I mean awesome Hot or Not thread.
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01-02-14, 03:39 PM
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SRAM Quickview arrived today 
hoping to try it out next week when the roads clear and temps warm a bit. I do like how solidly it mounts the garmin though, more securely than the stock mount I think. (also sanded off the sram logo for a cleaner look)
hoping to try it out next week when the roads clear and temps warm a bit. I do like how solidly it mounts the garmin though, more securely than the stock mount I think. (also sanded off the sram logo for a cleaner look) Last edited by Jakedatc; 01-02-14 at 03:43 PM.
01-02-14, 05:41 PM
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01-02-14, 07:31 PM
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Picked up some bottle cages to match the new bike
01-02-14, 07:44 PM
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Advance planning for TdF watching...had to get one of these before they went out of stock forever...Panasonic TC-P65ZT60
01-03-14, 09:43 AM
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Yes, dear Nicky, more pics to come after build -- probably in a week or so. Not in too much of a hurry to "get her done" as the only thing I'll be able to do is stare at it for a 4-6 weeks (I hate winter).
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01-03-14, 10:44 AM
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I bought a full 6800 group for my Spec Roubaix. Tracking info says it will be here Monday. I have a cool flat black aluminum frame and carbon fork in the garage. Going to take the 105 that I'm taking off the Roubaix and build a winter trainer, bad weather bike.
01-03-14, 10:55 AM
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FYI, not sure where you got it from but for people looking to get groups definitely hit up Merlincycles. I just bought a complete 2014 Dura Ace 9000 group for $1,460 shipped to my door.... that is pretty freaking cheap!
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Cat 6 going on PRO....
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01-04-14, 10:14 AM
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Been a while...
Bontrager thermal bib shorts+shimano pro leg warmers= pro looking AND feeling!
And after @bianchi10 did a super good write-up about them; planet-x cnc brakes, $130 and 197g for my set. Best part is if you go on ebay, you can find the exact same cnc brakes direct from china, for $225
Bontrager thermal bib shorts+shimano pro leg warmers= pro looking AND feeling!
And after @bianchi10 did a super good write-up about them; planet-x cnc brakes, $130 and 197g for my set. Best part is if you go on ebay, you can find the exact same cnc brakes direct from china, for $225