Do you have a "go to" product brand?
04-03-18, 01:13 PM
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Same here: two specialized saddles, a spec helmet, mtb shoes and two road spec shoes. Not much else I have too many things of the same brand aside from a few Performance and Pearl Iz clothing items
04-03-18, 01:52 PM
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Maybe not "go to" just yet, but I'm thrilled with my Bontrager shoes (ever since it became impossible to find my "go to" shoes, Lake).
04-03-18, 04:51 PM
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Fizik stems and seatposts
Campy drivetrain.. and wheels but not as necessarily loyal to the wheels
Castelli jackets
LG bibs
Speedplay pedals
Giro shoes fit me the best
Saddles.. been all over the place, currently enjoying a Fabric carbon model
Campy drivetrain.. and wheels but not as necessarily loyal to the wheels
Castelli jackets
LG bibs
Speedplay pedals
Giro shoes fit me the best
Saddles.. been all over the place, currently enjoying a Fabric carbon model
04-03-18, 05:17 PM
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Funny thing about Spec'd shoes. My first pair were from them and they're probably the best fitting and most comfortable, but I generally avoid that brand. Sidi were my go-to brand for moto boots, but I was disappointed with the cycling shoes I got from them (admittedly lower end model).
No question about it go-to brands:
Time/Mavic for pedals, SMP for saddles, Campagnolo for road groups. Those are essentially must-haves.
Sportful and Giordana have been my first choice for kit, similarly Vittoria for tires, but I'm not really particular about those.
No question about it go-to brands:
Time/Mavic for pedals, SMP for saddles, Campagnolo for road groups. Those are essentially must-haves.
Sportful and Giordana have been my first choice for kit, similarly Vittoria for tires, but I'm not really particular about those.
04-03-18, 06:11 PM
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my go to brand would be SRAM, Spez for saddle, newbaum's for bartape, schwalbe for inner tube
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04-03-18, 09:43 PM
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Campagnolo (duh)
Have ridden the same Litespeed for the last 15 years - Ti for life, with some Italian steel for the occasional change
Vittoria tires
Selle Italia saddles
Shimano SPD-SL pedals
Have always had good luck with Giordana and Nalini bibs
Have ridden the same Litespeed for the last 15 years - Ti for life, with some Italian steel for the occasional change
Vittoria tires
Selle Italia saddles
Shimano SPD-SL pedals
Have always had good luck with Giordana and Nalini bibs
04-03-18, 09:50 PM
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Nashbar brands, and Origin8.
I'm cheap
I'm cheap
04-03-18, 10:36 PM
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Not at all dedicated to one brand for anything.
My drivetrains/groups are varied.
My tires are varied.
My tape is varied.
My saddles are varied.
Ive worn different brand shoes, gloves, and jerseys.
I guess the 1 thing i have loyalty to is Topeak Road Morph pumps. I have a few of them and have mounts on all my bikes.
My drivetrains/groups are varied.
My tires are varied.
My tape is varied.
My saddles are varied.
Ive worn different brand shoes, gloves, and jerseys.
I guess the 1 thing i have loyalty to is Topeak Road Morph pumps. I have a few of them and have mounts on all my bikes.
04-03-18, 11:12 PM
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Cateye lights are my go to light, most other things I'm still in experimenting stage.
04-04-18, 01:06 AM
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German Meilenstein Lightweight Wheels
Pinarello Frame Sets
Reynolds RZR Wheels
Zipp 454 & 858 NSW Wheels.
Few of my "GO TO" products however there is many more..
Pinarello Frame Sets
Reynolds RZR Wheels
Zipp 454 & 858 NSW Wheels.
Few of my "GO TO" products however there is many more..
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04-04-18, 02:09 AM
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Only purchased a handful of jerseys. Found The Pedla have the best pockets and fit.
Now waiting for them to come up with a new design I like.
The only thing I have multiples of is Compass tyres of various sizes.
Everything else? it just comes down to what fits best.
Now waiting for them to come up with a new design I like.
The only thing I have multiples of is Compass tyres of various sizes.
Everything else? it just comes down to what fits best.
04-04-18, 04:45 AM
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My "go to" brand is whatever is in stock at my specific budget at the time.
Shop inventory is usually the limiting factor, even on-line, available stock and pricing changes daily.
Shop inventory is usually the limiting factor, even on-line, available stock and pricing changes daily.
04-04-18, 05:52 AM
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Ah...another "go to" for me....Speedplay.
04-04-18, 05:53 AM
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04-04-18, 05:55 AM
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Funny thing about Spec'd shoes. My first pair were from them and they're probably the best fitting and most comfortable, but I generally avoid that brand. Sidi were my go-to brand for moto boots, but I was disappointed with the cycling shoes I got from them (admittedly lower end model).
04-04-18, 06:11 AM
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TREK also..Just back from a long and tiring 24 hours on a airplane so not all totally with it..!
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04-04-18, 12:33 PM
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Giro road shoes are a must for me. Their size 42 fits me perfectly.
Everything else is replaceable
I also like Voler Black Label bibs for >6 hrs long ride.
Everything else is replaceable
I also like Voler Black Label bibs for >6 hrs long ride.
04-04-18, 02:12 PM
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Cannondale, Sidi, Shimano, Koolstop brake pads and Jagwire cables and housing. I have several all-or-nothing brands I use, but for those first few listed, it's who I go to first for that need.