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Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-07, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,237
Posted By ibex

To find a good handlebar size you measure from...

To find a good handlebar size you measure from the bony "bumps" on the end of your shoulders. This was taken from www.wrenchscience.com (http://www.wrenchscience.com/Store.aspx?stylecode=R)'s fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-07, 10:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,165
Posted By ibex

nope, not at all...

nope, not at all...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 03:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,165
Posted By ibex

Thanks for the reminder. :) Didn't think about...

Thanks for the reminder. :) Didn't think about doing it for some reason... Anyway, thanks to those who gave some helpful feedback!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,165
Posted By ibex

Specialized Toupe Saddle?

I was looking at getting the Specialized Toupe Saddle (http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=26033) and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it or had any other suggestions....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-07, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,524
Posted By ibex

I've owned my Fuji Finest-AL for about 7 years...

I've owned my Fuji Finest-AL for about 7 years and have put thousands of miles on it. It's been a great "learners" bike. I'm looking to upgrade, because it's kind of heavy (~23lbs) and it doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By ibex

How To Get The Right Bike Fit?

What should I expect when getting fit for a bike and what should I look for when picking someone to fit me? I'm trying to figure out what size of frame is best for me. Also, what is a reasonable...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By ibex

I had a Blackburn frame pump and it didn't have a...

I had a Blackburn frame pump and it didn't have a gauge. I would suggest looking into a CO2 inflator over a frame pump. They aren't that expensive and the replacement cartridges run about $1.50-2.00....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 12:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,721
Posted By ibex

At my LBS they have a 2006 Fuji Roubaix Pro (105...

At my LBS they have a 2006 Fuji Roubaix Pro (105 w/ alex 200(?) wheels and ultegra rear derailleur at around 19lbs) for around $1100, so you might want to look into that. I thought it wasn't a bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By ibex

HRM reading fluctuations

Just got my very first HRM (Sigma PC 15) today and it doesn't seem accurate. While wearing it for about 3 minutes it kept fluctuating. I took my own pulse and it was about 60 while the read out on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By ibex

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I've been...

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I've been looking at HRM too. I saw that the Polars have non-user replaceable batteries. Can you really not replace them yourself? And how much would it cost...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 534
Posted By ibex

I believe the "dork disc" is that plastic disk...

I believe the "dork disc" is that plastic disk that is inbetween your cassette and spokes on the rear wheel.

-saddle bag with extra tube, CO2 cartridge (or get a frame pump, but doens't look...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By ibex

www.competitivecyclist.com...

www.competitivecyclist.com (http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO)
You can do some body measurements there and get a pretty good range of what you'll need. Just keep in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By ibex

@ Turckey Feathers: It will still be a couple of...

@ Turckey Feathers: It will still be a couple of weeks before I can get out and test ride, but I will definately post again when I make the purchase.
@ Hopetoditchcar: I didn't think of Orbea. I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By ibex

^haha... smart-aleck... :p So the Cannondale...

^haha... smart-aleck... :p
So the Cannondale definately has the better frame? I don't know a whole lot about frames and what to look for when picking out a good one.
Thanks again to those who...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By ibex

Thanks for your feedback. I was looking at the...

Thanks for your feedback.
I was looking at the wheel set on the CAAD9, and what is the difference - if any - between the WH-R561 (Showed on Cannondale's site) and the WH-R560 (Ones listed on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By ibex

CAAD9, RoubaixRC, Fusion'07. Your thoughts.

Hi,

I've been looking at getting a new road bike for at or under $2,000. I currently have an Fuji w/ Sora and would like better components and weight. I haven't had time to stop by my LBS lately,...
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