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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

So much for that...

So much for that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Exactly. Was contemplating taking a break as...

Exactly. Was contemplating taking a break as well for the same reason...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Here are a couple shots... I really, really like...

Here are a couple shots... I really, really like the paint on the bike. Looks like plain white from a distance, but up close it's really shimmery and has an iridescent shine. And the branding is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

OK, I just weighed the bike... With Dura Ace...

OK, I just weighed the bike... With Dura Ace pedals (but no cages yet), she weighs 15.9 pounds! You can feel how lightweight it is just picking it up....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Picking up the bike today! So excited! The only...

Picking up the bike today! So excited! The only other thing I may change now is the saddle, since it's apparently a 300 gram anchor (cheap, OEM version of the Power saddle). Any decent saddle will...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

That's exactly what I thought when I test rode...

That's exactly what I thought when I test rode the bike... it feels like a vintage steel bike. And that's the best compliment IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,922
Posted By Caliwild

I have had many laugh-out-loud episodes while...

I have had many laugh-out-loud episodes while watching Silicon Valley!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

And please, let's not turn this into another one...

And please, let's not turn this into another one of those OEM vs. buy-direct-from-China threads. We have enough of those!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks for the tips! Not very interested in...

Thanks for the tips! Not very interested in buying direct from China, but if that floats your boat, that's great. Different strokes for different folks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Yeah, I like to support my LBS and also like the...

Yeah, I like to support my LBS and also like the warranty of a big brand. Well, the local enabler at my LBS made me a deal I couldn't refuse on an in-stock wheelset. I'm getting these:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,922
Posted By Caliwild

Interesting! Mine was an 8 cylinder (purchased...

Interesting! Mine was an 8 cylinder (purchased in Canada). Ran like a champ for almost 14 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,922
Posted By Caliwild

This was my first car... 1980 Buick Regal. ...

This was my first car... 1980 Buick Regal.

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1980_buick_regal_1558178342208495d56IMG_0593-e1559862098650.jpg?fit=940%2C626
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,076
Posted By Caliwild

Yeah, I have a bike where I swapped out the Force...

Yeah, I have a bike where I swapped out the Force D1 derailleurs and crankset for the D2. But I never updated the shifters. Maybe these new Red ones would be nice. But, wow, they're pricey....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks for all the responses so far... I'm...

Thanks for all the responses so far... I'm fortunate enough to have a few road bikes so I think this will be my pure climbing bike. Any opinions on the Roval CLX vs CL? Even the Terra wheels looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,710
Posted By Caliwild

Specialized Aethos Comp 105 Di2

Hey gang,

My LBS is selling this bike for $3,600.00:

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/aethos-comp---shimano-105-di2/p/216935?color=349966-216935
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,076
Posted By Caliwild

Looks like the levers and brakes are the biggest...

Looks like the levers and brakes are the biggest upgrades. Would like to try the ergonomics on the new levers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnZ02Cwk99o
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 985
Posted By Caliwild

It really depends on how much you want it. As...

It really depends on how much you want it. As noted above, $800 is too rich in today's market. For me, it would be $500 max for that bike in that shape. Much better deals to be had. Recently...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,882
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks! I am liking even more than I thought I...

Thanks! I am liking even more than I thought I would. Ride is sublime... Bike shop measured it, and it's a 127, but 130 fit in pretty easily.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27,405
Views: 18,471,530
Posted By Caliwild

Any initial riding impressions so far?

Any initial riding impressions so far?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By Caliwild

Yes, that's probably the best wheel upgrade you...

Yes, that's probably the best wheel upgrade you can make. They're the best rim brake wheels I have ever had, and I've had many. The braking is amazing, build quality is great, the hub sounds nice,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,076
Posted By Caliwild

Back to the subject of the thread... ...

Back to the subject of the thread...

https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/tech/news/new-sram-red-axs-groupset-unreleased-but-out-in-force-at-giro-ditalia
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,076
Posted By Caliwild

I think you're right... which makes me wonder if...

I think you're right... which makes me wonder if the new groupset will be worth it versus getting the last version at a substantial discount.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,861
Posted By Caliwild

Someone new to mute...

Someone new to mute...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,861
Posted By Caliwild

I regret clicking on this thread...

I regret clicking on this thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,236
Posted By Caliwild

Yeah, originally had it listed for $700.00, which...

Yeah, originally had it listed for $700.00, which seemed obscene. I'd be happy to pay up to $300. In today's market, it seems overpriced. A couple years ago, it would have sold easily for that....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,057
Posted By Caliwild

Went back to the black saddle (just fits me...

Went back to the black saddle (just fits me better)... Thinking I may go back to black tires too. It's fun to tinker!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,236
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks for the response. Yeah, I personally...

Thanks for the response. Yeah, I personally think it's slightly overpriced, but not by much. I'll go check it out today and see how it looks in person. A free Univega sounds nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,236
Posted By Caliwild

This is the only photo I received... ...

This is the only photo I received...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1292x1358/goose_fb89925ae78a6a18cf7cf3f245d836b3dc0beb20.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,236
Posted By Caliwild

Figured there's been a whole lot of thread...

Figured there's been a whole lot of thread ressurectin' going on lately, so instead of starting a new thread, I figured I'd just throw this here...

Found a 1985 Mongoose ATB in cherry condition...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,076
Posted By Caliwild

My LBS said they have now received the new...

My LBS said they have now received the new groupset but can' t open the box. May 15 is apparently the SRAM Red reveal date...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-30-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 420
Posted By Caliwild

That particular model is not very collectible.. ...

That particular model is not very collectible.. Mirage groupset is pretty low end and the unicrown fork isn't doing it any favors. Plus, it's smaller size. In Southern California, I'd say it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,968
Posted By Caliwild

I'd be all over this if I had any room for...

I'd be all over this if I had any room for another bike!

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/fullerton-faggin-sl-king-road-bike/7740859158.html
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,882
Posted By Caliwild

Thank you! Yeah, when I saw the used wheelset at...

Thank you! Yeah, when I saw the used wheelset at my IBS, I knew it would look good with the purple. Super happy about how it turned out. I knew the bike would be comfy, but didn't realize it would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,882
Posted By Caliwild

Side note... On a whim, I went with the Cinelli...

Side note... On a whim, I went with the Cinelli Volee bar tape on this bike. I must say, I really like the feel of the tape. Very grippy and looks amazing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3,078
Views: 70,922
Posted By Caliwild

I laugh every time I see this one... ...

I laugh every time I see this one...

https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/2X/8/8998bffe7603c8d1ba7d499f99cd5c375d8777c3.jpeg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 386
Posted By Caliwild

Meaty! Even going from 40s to 45s seemed like a...

Meaty! Even going from 40s to 45s seemed like a big jump for me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,882
Posted By Caliwild

OK, it's all done... Here are some pics: ...

OK, it's all done... Here are some pics:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/davidson_1_0601ae212b8cf31b9a76b863c1939fbbb7956318.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,299
Posted By Caliwild

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1290x811/img_a2b7b3770147_1_58a01e5cb614d2a61e3ff19fa7d9825e6988cb65.jpeg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Caliwild

https://mathymoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/0...

https://mathymoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ndbb96k.png?w=564
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,504
Posted By Caliwild

Maybe even reach out to these guys:...

Maybe even reach out to these guys: https://steel-vintage.com/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By Caliwild

That bike in Southern California would probably...

That bike in Southern California would probably go up to $500, depending on condition. But it really depends on how much you want it. Personally, I wouldn't pay over $400, even in great condition. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,811
Posted By Caliwild

Sounds like a great idea! I was just up in...

Sounds like a great idea! I was just up in Cambria last weekend. Riding along the coast was amazing, as there is a road closure up in Big Sur so there are hardly any cars on the road. Tons of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,147
Posted By Caliwild

I recently got these Panaracers in 70x23 and...

I recently got these Panaracers in 70x23 and they're supple and look the part...

https://www.amazon.com/panaracer-Tires-Race-C-700X23-Black/dp/B07X7JH12K
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,391
Posted By Caliwild

IMO, the 520 is a great bike but $600 seems on...

IMO, the 520 is a great bike but $600 seems on the high end of it. Around these parts, I see them listed often between $300 and $500 in good condition. YMMV
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,968
Posted By Caliwild

Bruce Gordon! Too rich for my blood, but this...

Bruce Gordon! Too rich for my blood, but this looks nice!

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/d/long-beach-bruce-gordon-bicycle-serial/7737598914.html
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By Caliwild

If that was in Southern California, I'd probably...

If that was in Southern California, I'd probably pay up to $500, but for me even that would be a stretch based on current market conditions... YMMV
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By Caliwild

I wish! Have family obligations that weekend, but...

I wish! Have family obligations that weekend, but looks fun. The Wafer would have been my choice too.
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 672
Posted By Caliwild

Around the Cycle is near downtown LA and rents...

Around the Cycle is near downtown LA and rents bike. They're great folks too...

https://aroundthecycle.com/pages/rent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,416,013
Posted By Caliwild

CIOCC ...

CIOCC

https://offerup.com/item/detail/abdbad7e-8439-355f-8903-55a0047e7851?q=ciocc

https://images.offerup.com/890Zsan3vxZF4cp9VOx3Gjrk9zY=/867x1156/2b3a/2b3a69a2b70842b286a078c25f225b20.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,882
Posted By Caliwild

Just found this on Davidson's site... pretty...

Just found this on Davidson's site... pretty cool.

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578d46542994ca7e41b5450f/1491411840741-XFILCG6LPG1P9R5V401J/04.jpg?format=2500w
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