Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
07-22-14, 05:05 PM
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07-22-14, 05:09 PM
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If such a chain exists that performs well, outlasts R11 and doesn't come with a huge weight penalty...I'd likely buy it 
Currently getting about 2k km out of an R11 chain.
I also bought two of their gold chains (sans fancy box) for the tool box and another Antares 00 Saddle for future considerations.
Currently getting about 2k km out of an R11 chain.I also bought two of their gold chains (sans fancy box) for the tool box and another Antares 00 Saddle for future considerations.
Anyone out in bike land getting more miles on their 11 speed chains?
07-22-14, 06:13 PM
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Still don't have it; should be tomorrow. What I didn't expect was that UPS would transfer it to the Post Office for delivery instead of delivering it. I will think twice before buying from Nashbar and will continue to avoid UPS too.
07-22-14, 08:24 PM
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On their website they say the "diamond like" (note how they play on that?) is a black coating that is harder than most...does this mean that there are chains with even harder coatings? Who has chain coatings harder than that? That only tells me that somewhere out in the lala land of bike components are a chain or two or maybe more that have an even harder longer lasting chain?
Diamond-like carbon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
07-22-14, 08:43 PM
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just 2,000 miles on a chain? That's nothing! You must be going through 2 sets of chains for every set of tires? Does that seem "good" to you? I don't have a 11 speed bike, thank god if those chains only last 2k miles, I have a couple of 10 speed units and one of the chains currently has over 4,000 and still good for more miles. The real spoiler is the old 5, 6, and 7 speed chains, those I averaged 14,000 miles. But in the name of more gears came thinner gears and chains that just don't hold up anywhere near as long.
Anyone out in bike land getting more miles on their 11 speed chains?
Anyone out in bike land getting more miles on their 11 speed chains?
OT but, Just checked the actual milage on the last Record chain, just under 3000km (2000 miles'ish)...noticed it was pretty noisy on the last ride and measured it at 0.75...should change it out at 0.5 and if it wasn't noisy I'd still be riding it. However, I have been told that the Chorus chain will last allot longer with a mild weight penalty.
(note to self; check chain more often)
07-22-14, 08:55 PM
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Why would you blame Nashbar for UPS's problem? Nashbar chooses the most economical form of shipping for their lowest cost and sometimes free shipping, you just have to grow up and except the fact that UPS or whatever mail service may be slow when you have something sent the cheapest way. If you wanted it faster than you should have ordered it Express or 2nd day and paid the difference in the shipping cost. This isn't Nashbar's fault and not really even UPS's fault even though they may be dropping the ball a bit on the time but cheap shipping never promises anything except to get it to you eventually, it's actually your fault for not requesting a faster form of shipping.
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07-23-14, 06:47 AM
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Let me know what you think of the helmet when you get it. Im pretty happy when I got it except one thing...
07-23-14, 08:58 AM
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07-23-14, 09:23 AM
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Actually neither. Live in Hastings and work in Bloomington so I almost never set foot in Minneapolis and I'm actually closer to St Paul... It was either this one or the Assos one and I didn't want to go all white since it would have never stayed all white.
07-23-14, 10:11 AM
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I did wear it last Saturday when I did my regular 45 mile route. I think it's safe to say that's its a lot better than my Giro Stylus, which I bought(3 years ago) because its comparable and identical to Prolight. Of course that time I can't justify paying more than $100 for a helmet. Anyway, when I first held the Prolight, I was amazed by how much 50 grams really feel, more so when you put it in your head. Nothing wrong with my Stylus, but after I wore the Prolights, I asked my self why didn't I buy this in the first place? Its much more simplier and lighter than the Stylus, and of course, you get more(larger) vents to prevent your head getting heat soaked. The one thing I don't like is you get tan lines or should I say tan circles in your head because of those bigger vents they have.
07-23-14, 12:32 PM
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07-23-14, 04:52 PM
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Sram 950 12x28 cassette, kmc x8 chain, stem riser, brake cable and housing to allow room for rising stem
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Upgraded the cadence/speed sensors on my Edge 510 to the newer "magnetless" versions.
Changed the factory Specialized Espoir Sport tires out for Michelin Pro4 Service Course.
Changed the factory Specialized Espoir Sport tires out for Michelin Pro4 Service Course.
07-23-14, 07:27 PM
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07-23-14, 07:54 PM
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Why would you blame Nashbar for UPS's problem? Nashbar chooses the most economical form of shipping for their lowest cost and sometimes free shipping, you just have to grow up and except the fact that UPS or whatever mail service may be slow when you have something sent the cheapest way. If you wanted it faster than you should have ordered it Express or 2nd day and paid the difference in the shipping cost. This isn't Nashbar's fault and not really even UPS's fault even though they may be dropping the ball a bit on the time but cheap shipping never promises anything except to get it to you eventually, it's actually your fault for not requesting a faster form of shipping.
07-24-14, 08:14 AM
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This arrived in the mail yesterday (haven't put it on yet):
And picked up some black SRAM Super Cork tape on clearance for my commuter.
And picked up some black SRAM Super Cork tape on clearance for my commuter.
07-24-14, 09:06 AM
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Selle Italia SLR Ti : 150miles on it this week, feels great so far.
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07-24-14, 06:40 PM
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With an LBS sale and a $200 rebate who could resist...gonna give them a try and see how they compare to the SRM.
07-24-14, 07:19 PM
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07-24-14, 08:12 PM
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Just picked up an Ultegra 11-28T cassette for my bike and a SRAM PG-1050 (?) cassette for my wife's bike.
