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02-10-20, 08:59 AM
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I was super close to upgrading to a newer 105 group, but decided it didn't make sense to throw more money at the bike because it worked fine and I wanted to do a disc build anyway. Then in a strange turn of events, a guy responded to a FB marketplace ad I had up for a guitar and offered a trade for an amp. I don't need another amp, but when he noticed the bike in my profile picture (It's actually just a bike) he offered an r8000 hydraulic group. Turns out we crossed paths and also worked at the same bike shop in Dallas, but at different times so we have a bunch of mutual friends. The group is a brand new take off because he went straight to SRAM eTap building the bike up out of the box. So yeah, that could be an awesome step towards the next bike. Now all I need is a frame. And wheels. And bars. And a seat. Ok, maybe one of everything except a stem.
02-10-20, 08:59 AM
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Ain't no shame - the CAAD will do just fine. If you are going to look at upgrading groupsets to 11-speed (105 or better) just be aware that you'll probably need a new wheelset, too - a lot of hubs more than 8-10 years old don't have the room to support 11-speed cassettes. That said, modern groups are wonderful and the shifting, particularly up front, will be a big improvement over what you're used to. If you upgrade but stay 10-speed (Sora), you might be able to keep your wheels... but check with the wrenches here before taking my word on it.
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02-10-20, 09:11 AM
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02-10-20, 09:11 AM
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Don't tell MoAlpha about the tape. He may have a seizure.
02-10-20, 09:13 AM
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02-10-20, 09:14 AM
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02-10-20, 09:21 AM
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02-10-20, 09:29 AM
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02-10-20, 09:31 AM
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Riding long distances on a calorie deficit, burns the most fat.
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02-10-20, 09:32 AM
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02-10-20, 09:38 AM
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is one better over the other. Cranks vs pedals or are they equal.
02-10-20, 09:39 AM
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02-10-20, 09:51 AM
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They each have potential good and bad.
Go read up on dcrainmaker.com for more than you ever needed to know about power meters.
Or you could be like me and refuse to drink the power kool-aid.
Go read up on dcrainmaker.com for more than you ever needed to know about power meters.
Or you could be like me and refuse to drink the power kool-aid.
02-10-20, 09:53 AM
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Depends.
Cranks give you the benefit of using whatever cleats/pedals you want. Pedals are moved from bike to bike more easily. Either way, I'd want to have full power measurement, rather than single-sided (such as with some pedals and crank arms).
Cranks give you the benefit of using whatever cleats/pedals you want. Pedals are moved from bike to bike more easily. Either way, I'd want to have full power measurement, rather than single-sided (such as with some pedals and crank arms).
02-10-20, 09:55 AM
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02-10-20, 10:02 AM
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02-10-20, 10:06 AM
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I build them as a hobby, but am quite a bad player myself. 
The small one is a short scale kid sized one for my 12 year old. If you squint enough, you can see the X-Wing on the head stock and the Millennium Falcon on it that he picked to be on the guitar. What can I say, the little guy likes his Star Wars.
The small one is a short scale kid sized one for my 12 year old. If you squint enough, you can see the X-Wing on the head stock and the Millennium Falcon on it that he picked to be on the guitar. What can I say, the little guy likes his Star Wars.
Nice looking guitars. I do a bit of repair and Tech work. I own 27 guitars currently. Mostly Stratocaster . I started taking lessons again after I was struck by a car. I'm not a great guitarist but I enjoy it, however arthritis is making it difficult to play.
02-10-20, 10:07 AM
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I have a Powertap hub, and it works. It doesn't give me cadence, so I need to run an external sensor.
I have a Quarq, and it's crank based, and it works. It gives me cadence, and it also gives me right/left power, which I now give two ****s about.
I have some new Assioma Duo pedals, that work. The give me cadence, and some weird thing that tells me where my power is as I go round and round. I really don't give two for that either.
As long as you have the same BB, swapping a Sram Red crank is a walk in the park. Swapping pedals is also easy. So is swapping a wheel. I'm lazy, so swapping nothing is easiest.
I run Look cleats, so it does make it even easier.
I have a Quarq, and it's crank based, and it works. It gives me cadence, and it also gives me right/left power, which I now give two ****s about.
I have some new Assioma Duo pedals, that work. The give me cadence, and some weird thing that tells me where my power is as I go round and round. I really don't give two for that either.
As long as you have the same BB, swapping a Sram Red crank is a walk in the park. Swapping pedals is also easy. So is swapping a wheel. I'm lazy, so swapping nothing is easiest.
I run Look cleats, so it does make it even easier.
02-10-20, 10:12 AM
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just a sampling
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02-10-20, 10:16 AM
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02-10-20, 10:17 AM
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02-10-20, 10:21 AM
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I am actually rather heavy on Strats as well. I currently have 4 strats, 1 Tele, and one good acoustic. Then I have two currently up for sale. I guess i'll have to get off my rear and get a group shot for the thread. I was just modding one of them this weekend.
02-10-20, 10:29 AM
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02-10-20, 10:34 AM
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I got two wheelsets from the bone pile, and a complete bike, also from the unwanted pile, as a trade for my initial work. Both rear wheels are nine speed, and I am prepared to cold set the bikes that will receive them, A step forward, perhaps. They will be paired with friction shifters nonetheless. I am feeling a changing breeze in the resistance to modernization. There are a few titanium hybrids in the group which I'm anxious to try out.
02-10-20, 10:36 AM
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One thing that tipped off the crack staff at the Velo Vol medical institute was that when my RA was really out of control, my heart rate went up 20+