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08-04-10, 10:23 PM
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I'm 6'2" riding a 58cm CAAD9 5, it fits perfectly.
Just sayin.
Later.
Just sayin.
Later.
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08-04-10, 10:37 PM
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Looking forward to progress pics of your build.
later.
later.
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08-05-10, 05:30 AM
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grilled cheesus
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time will tell on the size. i took measurements and did this and that, but until i get it all built up the verdict is out.
anyway, last night i am having a few pops with the wife, discussing this and that, working on the Google Spreadsheet i got going for the build, when i mentioned; "Wow that is is pricey."
to which she replies, "What?"
to which i say, "Crank Based Power."
to which she says, "Everyone should have crank based power."
true story. later.
anyway, last night i am having a few pops with the wife, discussing this and that, working on the Google Spreadsheet i got going for the build, when i mentioned; "Wow that is is pricey."
to which she replies, "What?"
to which i say, "Crank Based Power."
to which she says, "Everyone should have crank based power."
true story. later.
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08-05-10, 06:26 AM
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Crank based power. You get all the coolest toys.
Didn't mean to make you doubt your frame size. You are taller than me and I'm on a 58, so 60 seems reasonable.
Didn't mean to make you doubt your frame size. You are taller than me and I'm on a 58, so 60 seems reasonable.
08-05-10, 10:15 PM
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Well... my powertap ain't working anymore... if that is going to be an expensive repair... crank based power, everyone should have it, eh?
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08-06-10, 07:37 AM
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crank based power means more PSIMET wheelsets so i highly recommend it. for me it means carbon tubulars. feel free to quote my wife when discussing the purchase with your significant other. later.
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08-06-10, 09:47 AM
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08-06-10, 09:59 AM
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Man I love that color. My wrecked one is still sitting in my garage and I was ticked when I found out I couldn't get a frame in that color in any decent amount of time or get a cheaper assembled model either... now I have a white one.
I'm 6'2" and bought a 58. I was measured at what would be a 59 by Cannondale's spec and have very average proportions but I went down a size because I preferred being able to throw the bike around a little easier. A lot of it has to do with riding position too... I'm a bit bigger (210lb) but I'm pretty flexible in the spine so the slightly shorter reach was more comfortable for me. I know lots of riders that have gone up or down a size to get a different fit from what is considered "the best" to give them what they do the best on.
I'm 6'2" and bought a 58. I was measured at what would be a 59 by Cannondale's spec and have very average proportions but I went down a size because I preferred being able to throw the bike around a little easier. A lot of it has to do with riding position too... I'm a bit bigger (210lb) but I'm pretty flexible in the spine so the slightly shorter reach was more comfortable for me. I know lots of riders that have gone up or down a size to get a different fit from what is considered "the best" to give them what they do the best on.
08-06-10, 07:32 PM
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components should start rolling in soon. im going to add some very subtle red accents because, well, im a red and black kind of guy. later.
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08-06-10, 07:53 PM
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Red and black rocks. Later.
08-08-10, 08:55 PM
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^^^^ i think it is the riders that are sized differently.
the PSI man has placed my parts order. i some stuff coming from ProBikeKit and Fairwheelbikes too. this build will start to pick up steam by the end of next i imagine. the wife is getting kinda made with the frame in the bed and all. later.
the PSI man has placed my parts order. i some stuff coming from ProBikeKit and Fairwheelbikes too. this build will start to pick up steam by the end of next i imagine. the wife is getting kinda made with the frame in the bed and all. later.
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08-08-10, 10:00 PM
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At least you're drinking 312.
later
later
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08-11-10, 08:27 PM
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rumor has it that a couple boxes of parts for The 9 showed up today. that is totally cool and the gang. later.
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08-12-10, 06:22 AM
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If you're desperate, that is.
08-12-10, 07:19 AM
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08-12-10, 07:31 AM
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Too bad the 9 is a BB30....
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08-12-10, 02:16 PM
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08-12-10, 07:19 PM
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the 9 has been in the basement all by itself for a week now. so i got it some friends.
and a drink.
later.
and a drink.
later.
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08-12-10, 07:28 PM
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you want me to pick up PSIMET? literally pick him up? wait, like in a car, or on a tandem, then bring him back to my house for some bike building bonding and beers? not a bad idea. later.
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