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It's My Turn to Stimulate the Economy

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Old 01-27-10, 07:04 AM
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It's My Turn to Stimulate the Economy
That’s right, I have decided to forgo an entire new build and stimulate the economy by upgrading my 2008 Tarmac from all Ultegra to all Dura Ace. My wife is actually jazzed about this decision. Man did that plan work out well!
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Old 01-27-10, 07:06 AM
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if the ultegra is working well that sounds like a massive waste of funds to me.
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Old 01-27-10, 07:11 AM
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youre allowed to buy things you want. go for it.
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How can she agree on you upgrading to DA? Did you tell her it's lots cheaper or something?
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How can she agree on you upgrading to DA? Did you tell her it's lots cheaper or something?
Oh, and congrats of course!
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Don't want to rain on your parade but I have to agree with Angry. What wheels are you running? There are plenty more ways to stimulate the economy
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Originally Posted by FreddyV
How can she agree on you upgrading to DA? Did you tell her it's lots cheaper or something?
Yes it's lots cheaper than an entire new bike.
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Old 01-27-10, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rollin
Don't want to rain on your parade but I have to agree with Angry. What wheels are you running? There are plenty more ways to stimulate the economy
You couldn't possibly rain on my parade, it’s my money. Wheels are next!
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Old 01-27-10, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by AngryScientist
if the ultegra is working well that sounds like a massive waste of funds to me.
Am I missing something? I thought wasting money was how you stimulate the economy.
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I can't do it all alone.
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Don't worry about the naysayers.
I'm sure the Shimano factory workers are stoked about this.
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Old 01-27-10, 07:23 AM
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I can't do it all alone.
I got your back!
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Old 01-27-10, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Metzinger
Don't worry about the naysayers.
I don't, as it's not their money. I find it funny how some folks just can't stand when other folks are gleefully ‘wasting’ their own money.
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
I got your back!
And I've got yours. Bought a set of wheels and am waiting for some new brake pads...

Obviously I've got a lot cheaper bike than you, but that's my parade
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Originally Posted by FreddyV
And I've got yours. Bought a set of wheels and am waiting for some new brake pads...

Obviously I've got a lot cheaper bike than you, but that's my parade
Thanks FreddyV for helping keep our taxes from not being jacked quite so high, which IS the point of all this, I think.
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She's a keeper. Enjoy! (the DA)
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Old 01-27-10, 07:46 AM
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She's a keeper. Enjoy! (the DA)
Don't I know it. She also actually gives me time to go and ride too!
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
Don't I know it. She also actually gives me time to go and ride too!
Clone her.
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Old 01-27-10, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Toddorado
Clone her.
Maybe then I could support my cycling habit through the sales? You might be on to something there.
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
I don't, as it's not their money. I find it funny how some folks just can't stand when other folks are gleefully ‘wasting’ their own money.
hey i'm all for upgrades like this, dont get me wrong. i would make that upgrade just for the hidden cables, have fun!

(though i would still do wheels first)
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Originally Posted by AngryScientist
(though i would still do wheels first)
Well I have Fulcrum Racing 5's now. What would you suggest? Keep in mind that I am 6'3" and about 220.
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
Well I have Fulcrum Racing 5's now. What would you suggest? Keep in mind that I am 6'3" and about 220.
that changes my opinion a bit, fulcrum 5's are absolutely excellent wheels, i've got a few thousand trouble free miles on a set. that said, the 0's are some sexy wheels.
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Old 01-27-10, 08:58 AM
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Get a MicroShift gruppo

Save the extra $$ for some sweet wheels.
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Old 01-27-10, 09:13 AM
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hey now i like my microshift setup
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I'll be stimulating in spring. With a Madone 4.5.
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