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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 9,618
Posted By macd

I'd be really intersted in 5lb Ti FS racing frame...

I'd be really intersted in 5lb Ti FS racing frame or 23lb Ti FS bike. Also +1 on SRAM components. All my bikes road and mnt are switched over to Sram now and i prefer to keep it that way.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,894
Posted By macd

I usually pull until nobody is left on my wheel.

I usually pull until nobody is left on my wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,636
Posted By macd

What a joke BMI is. I scored 23.9 and I am 5-7%...

What a joke BMI is. I scored 23.9 and I am 5-7% body fat. If I get any skinnier I will be in the hospital.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,608
Posted By macd

At 40, I am 5'10" and 160. That puts me around...

At 40, I am 5'10" and 160. That puts me around 7% BF. I weighed 145 out of high school, but once I started cycling, I put on 10lbs of muscle. I could get down to 155, but I find I get sick to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,727
Posted By macd

I dunno, in regards to the Fly Ti, where else you...

I dunno, in regards to the Fly Ti, where else you gonna get a Ti bike with pro level compents for < $2K? Got my attention, I ordered one. I am capable of building and tuning my own bikes (ex...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,072
Posted By macd

Here in central Wisconsin we still have 2ft of...

Here in central Wisconsin we still have 2ft of snow on the ground. Heres some of my winter training.

I either xc ski
http://www.xcskiforum.com/gallery/d/1543-1/Picture+047.jpg

or mtb on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 160,840
Posted By macd

Your LBS is full of BS. If it werent for the...

Your LBS is full of BS. If it werent for the SRAM group buy, I would have stayed on my current DA setup and not bought RED from anyone. Do LBSes really think that someone is automatically gonna pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 160,840
Posted By macd

Got my RED group tonight. Everything exactly as...

Got my RED group tonight. Everything exactly as ordered. I also ordered a pair of Michelin Pro Race 2 tires with the order and they sent a set of Pro Race 3's!!! WHOOOO HOOOOO. All in all I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,102
Posted By macd

Mind you that wasnt third place in some...

Mind you that wasnt third place in some industrial park crit, it was against the best sprinters in the world. I am impressed. To have to ability to wind it up from 35+ mph and still sprint is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 8,043
Posted By macd

Personally, I've never had a warm feeling about...

Personally, I've never had a warm feeling about the "new" Astana. As many Protour teams take on an anti doping mantra, you've never heard that from Astana. I have a feeling the only reason they...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 160,840
Posted By macd

There was a separate GB for Sram components. It...

There was a separate GB for Sram components. It was only up for a day before it was pulled. If you got in the Sram GB you dont need to purchase a frameset to get the groupset.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 160,840
Posted By macd

And I thought I was the only one that devious...

And I thought I was the only one that devious :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,566
Posted By macd

If you have issues and need warranty work it'll...

If you have issues and need warranty work it'll cost you $100+ sending back to Soul or $20 sending back to Neuvation. IMO, not to much to think about.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,293
Posted By macd

Man those things are fugly. No matter how much I...

Man those things are fugly. No matter how much I look at them, I just cant like them.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,853
Posted By macd

I'll donate a $1000 for someone to take care of...

I'll donate a $1000 for someone to take care of this ****** bag
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,384
Posted By macd

I've been on an Excalibur for a year now and it...

I've been on an Excalibur for a year now and it is by far the best riding bike I've ever owned (and I've owned a lot). The fit and finish on my Excalibur is much nicer than the Treks I've owned. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By macd

Why all the BD hatred here? Seriously, the guy...

Why all the BD hatred here? Seriously, the guy comes here offers some smoking deals. You have 2 choices, buy or not buy. End of story. But it never fails that some dufus begins ripping the guy a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 160,840
Posted By macd

I just noticed they are charging and extra $30...

I just noticed they are charging and extra $30 for the red frame. I could swear when I signed up a couple weeks ago both frames where the same cost. Am I dreaming?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,957
Posted By macd

What he said. Race smarts are acquired from...

What he said. Race smarts are acquired from racing and having a knowledgeable mentor. It is something you have to experience and not be told. For instance during a race, there may be a hundred...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,957
Posted By macd

I'll chime in on this. As a current licensed...

I'll chime in on this. As a current licensed cat1, I can only tell you what worked for me.

There isnt a magic formula, everyone is different. I have always worked a job and most of time full...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

You must work for the bush administration. Nice...

You must work for the bush administration. Nice try of selectively selecting data.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

Maybe you should learn to read. Go back and read...

Maybe you should learn to read. Go back and read my post (if you can). I said "if they didnt honor the SRAM group buy I would pull my frame order". No whining and no accusations, just stating my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

My decision based on I prefer not to deal with a...

My decision based on I prefer not to deal with a company that from their lack of communication was doing a bait and switch. If there were circumstances beyond their control a simple response to my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,081
Posted By macd

I've been on a Excalibur for a year now and cant...

I've been on a Excalibur for a year now and cant say enough good things about it. You will love this bike. The Lotto team actually uses the Excalibur as their climbing bikes for the major tours,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-08, 12:57 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

Still waiting to hear back if they are going to...

Still waiting to hear back if they are going to honor those that signed up. ""Crickets chirping""

If they dont honor the SRAM group buy I will pull my order for the frameset.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,374
Posted By macd

Dude, dont even give me sob story. I'll match...

Dude, dont even give me sob story. I'll match your credentials x 10 (cat 1 license holder). 4 weeks ago I blew my back out and two weeks ago I had surgery to put it all back together. Now I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

I would think SRAM would welcome it. Seems like...

I would think SRAM would welcome it. Seems like a good way of getting the product out there and capturing some market share. Perhaps the the dealers cried foul or PF had a limit and reached it.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-08, 03:25 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

snooze you loose. Looks like they've pulled the...

snooze you loose. Looks like they've pulled the SRAM group buy. Hopefully they'll honor people that already signed up.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

Actually with the 10+ GB price SRAM red is $1.59/g

Actually with the 10+ GB price SRAM red is $1.59/g
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-08, 01:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,133
Posted By macd

Because its new and cool :eek: Also lightest...

Because its new and cool :eek:

Also lightest groupset made.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,580
Posted By macd

I just had back surgery and have partial...

I just had back surgery and have partial paralysis in my right leg from nerve damage. Serious. Does that count??
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 160,840
Posted By macd

Nice looking frame. 960 grams. Just signed up. ...

Nice looking frame. 960 grams. Just signed up. Between this and the Motobacane Fly Ti deal I am going to need a second job.
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
12-26-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,018
Posted By macd

For me I race wit Vs. I dont see the need to add...

For me I race wit Vs. I dont see the need to add another pound to my bike just to stop it. Using a good set of Koolstop pads and ceramic rims, I never had felt the need for anything more.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-07, 01:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,793
Posted By macd

I've used both. I like the Keos better. My Dura...

I've used both. I like the Keos better. My Dura Ace pedals lasted 1 year and the bearings were shot. Plus I had a number of unplanned releases with the Shimanos. I got the Keos as replacements...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By macd

I've ridden in Jamaica on numerous occasions. ...

I've ridden in Jamaica on numerous occasions. I've logged nearly 2000 miles riding in Jamaica. Some of the most beautiful riding you could ever imagine. My advice to you, is take a mountain bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,765
Posted By macd

Take a look at the Reynolds Alta Race (or Aero...

Take a look at the Reynolds Alta Race (or Aero comp same wheel) that are being closed out right now. They were normally $650 wheels but are being blown out at $230 from Blueskycycling.com and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 31,294
Posted By macd

Taking EPO does NOT make you a Tour Champion

Lets get some facts straight in regards to allegations Lance doped in 99. For one taking EPO isnt some magical drug that will make a common man a tour champion. If taking EPO makes you a Tour champ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-05, 10:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,843
Posted By macd

Het Volk 2005

Het Volk 2005
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-05, 09:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,818
Posted By macd

Employers and retailers arent even a comparison. ...

Employers and retailers arent even a comparison. There are many other retailers to choose from as most of us will. Performance is NOT the lowest priced retailer and does NOT have the best service. ...
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