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Old 03-04-21, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
My wife got a text from Netflix today saying that because of the hardship we faced through the freeze last week we were getting a free year of service. All she had to do was click the link.
Some people get all the luck.
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I hope removing those retaining clips doesn't cause the front to fall off. Be careful!
Especially if you ride on the environment. Do cyclists get that reference?
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
My wife got a text from Netflix today saying that because of the hardship we faced through the freeze last week we were getting a free year of service. All she had to do was click the link.
I got a notice overnight that I was selected to get $100 from the DHS. Please follow the link to submit your info.
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It’s nice to know in today’s world that there is actually someone truly concerned about my automobiles warranty.
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Son of a ....I never get any of these sweet deals....
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Originally Posted by datlas
Did she wave?
Nope.
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Back then it depended on the brand of car,GM used Hydramatic, Powerglide, Chrysler was Torqueflight, Ford was cruise o matic I think.
Packard used Ultramatic
Kiser frazer used gm hydramatics.
I knew there was more to the story.
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Hey folks, long time. Couple of bike-related questions... as I finally approach a time when I can ride outside again (had covid, developed DVT, had to go on blood thinners and was restricted to trainer riding per my doc since October bla bla bla), I'm thinking it might finally be time to buy myself a new bike. The Madone is going on 9 years old and might get retired to permanent trainer duty.

That said, I am only interested in rim brake bikes and it seems like every major manufacturer has decided to stop selling rim brake models... do any big makers still sell road-oriented bikes with rim brakes/105-level components? Don't mind so much if it's aluminum vs carbon.

The other option would be buying a pristine BH Ultralight frame from a teammate and building it up... If I do that, where's the cheapest place to buy a complete group these days? Ribble?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Nope.

I knew there was more to the story.
There always is if you know where to dig.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I knew there was more to the story.
PowerFlite was pretty sweet. With the phonograph option, I'm thinking the '56 Plymouth might be the ultimate Volmobile.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
fft.
That's effed up

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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks, long time. Couple of bike-related questions... as I finally approach a time when I can ride outside again (had covid, developed DVT, had to go on blood thinners and was restricted to trainer riding per my doc since October bla bla bla), I'm thinking it might finally be time to buy myself a new bike. The Madone is going on 9 years old and might get retired to permanent trainer duty.

That said, I am only interested in rim brake bikes and it seems like every major manufacturer has decided to stop selling rim brake models... do any big makers still sell road-oriented bikes with rim brakes/105-level components? Don't mind so much if it's aluminum vs carbon.

The other option would be buying a pristine BH Ultralight frame from a teammate and building it up... If I do that, where's the cheapest place to buy a complete group these days? Ribble?
I don't know where the cheapest is, @ this time . Check pro bike kit, they were fairly cheap a couple months ago. My advice is to go with Shimano. Sram is engaging in some questionable sales techniques as of late. Ebay is still an option too.
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Originally Posted by ls01
I don't know where the cheapest is, @ this time . Check pro bike kit, they were fairly cheap a couple months ago. My advice is to go with Shimano. Sram is engaging in some questionable sales techniques as of late. Ebay is still an option too.
I really picked the absolute worst time to think about a new bike. Apparently PBK doesn't have any groupsets available, and the used bike/component market has gone full stonks and things are either sold out or priced way too high. Felt like it was normal to see a CAAD12 in great condition selling for $900 used just a year or so ago, now either they're unavailable or they're going for nearly new prices.

Hell, even the bikes in Bikesdirect are sold out through the summer. Crazytown.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks, long time. Couple of bike-related questions... as I finally approach a time when I can ride outside again (had covid, developed DVT, had to go on blood thinners and was restricted to trainer riding per my doc since October bla bla bla), I'm thinking it might finally be time to buy myself a new bike. The Madone is going on 9 years old and might get retired to permanent trainer duty.

That said, I am only interested in rim brake bikes and it seems like every major manufacturer has decided to stop selling rim brake models... do any big makers still sell road-oriented bikes with rim brakes/105-level components? Don't mind so much if it's aluminum vs carbon.

The other option would be buying a pristine BH Ultralight frame from a teammate and building it up... If I do that, where's the cheapest place to buy a complete group these days? Ribble?
Hi!

You could go Ti.

Litespeed T5 Titanium Bike | Endurance Road - Litespeed Bicycles

Lynskey Titanium R300 Road Bike - Lynskey Performance Designs

Doesn't look like Lynskey has any 105 builds available ATM. But, Litespeed is running a spring sale.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Don't you have columns to tabulate or something?
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
I really picked the absolute worst time to think about a new bike. Apparently PBK doesn't have any groupsets available, and the used bike/component market has gone full stonks and things are either sold out or priced way too high. Felt like it was normal to see a CAAD12 in great condition selling for $900 used just a year or so ago, now either they're unavailable or they're going for nearly new prices.

Hell, even the bikes in Bikesdirect are sold out through the summer. Crazytown.
It's a crazy time. I've even seen MircoShift components on new bikes.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Don't you have columns to tabulate or something?
Why not rows?
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks, long time. Couple of bike-related questions... as I finally approach a time when I can ride outside again (had covid, developed DVT, had to go on blood thinners and was restricted to trainer riding per my doc since October bla bla bla), I'm thinking it might finally be time to buy myself a new bike. The Madone is going on 9 years old and might get retired to permanent trainer duty.

That said, I am only interested in rim brake bikes and it seems like every major manufacturer has decided to stop selling rim brake models... do any big makers still sell road-oriented bikes with rim brakes/105-level components? Don't mind so much if it's aluminum vs carbon.

The other option would be buying a pristine BH Ultralight frame from a teammate and building it up... If I do that, where's the cheapest place to buy a complete group these days? Ribble?
Well hello!

Sorry to hear about the terrible time. Was the DVT brought on by Covid, or did it just happen afterwards?

Allez Elite has rim brakes and 105. They don't say what year that is, hmmm, seems like it should be 2021...

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/al...ext=90021-4054
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Why not rows?
Have you cross-footed your rows and columns?
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks, long time. Couple of bike-related questions... as I finally approach a time when I can ride outside again (had covid, developed DVT, had to go on blood thinners and was restricted to trainer riding per my doc since October bla bla bla), I'm thinking it might finally be time to buy myself a new bike. The Madone is going on 9 years old and might get retired to permanent trainer duty.

That said, I am only interested in rim brake bikes and it seems like every major manufacturer has decided to stop selling rim brake models... do any big makers still sell road-oriented bikes with rim brakes/105-level components? Don't mind so much if it's aluminum vs carbon.

The other option would be buying a pristine BH Ultralight frame from a teammate and building it up... If I do that, where's the cheapest place to buy a complete group these days? Ribble?
Long time - good to see you!

So, what are you hoping to improve if you're going to be sticking with rim brakes? If I were in your position, I'd think the Madone is still a mighty fine bike and I'd struggle to find a reason beyond "just because" if I didn't want discs.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Well hello!

Sorry to hear about the terrible time. Was the DVT brought on by Covid, or did it just happen afterwards?

Allez Elite has rim brakes and 105. They don't say what year that is, hmmm, seems like it should be 2021...

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/al...ext=90021-4054
Good luck with that. I don't see any new Allez being available to order from SBC this season.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
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Well, when the results of the last five years prove to us that there is indeed a sucker born every minute, then the odds of promoting a successful scam have never been better.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Especially if you ride on the environment. Do cyclists get that reference?
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Good luck with that. I don't see any new Allez being available to order from SBC this season.
Wow, I thought Big Bike would be able to get caught up by this spring!
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