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Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Handwringing. OCD. Insecurities. This is the...

Handwringing. OCD. Insecurities. This is the way.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Ha, seriously - by then, the R5 will likely be...

Ha, seriously - by then, the R5 will likely be announced and this whole exercise in hand-wringing will re-start from scratch.

Anyway, thanks to all of you who have taken the time to provide your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

nTrue enough. I did think of that and in the...

nTrue enough. I did think of that and in the end, i actually dont need that much of a crutch - I am not bombing descents at my limit anymore (in a race, my fat ass would have been dropped by the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-21, 02:13 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

You got me thinking of Time seriously now.... ...

You got me thinking of Time seriously now....

Edit - just checked: both it and the Look have a max tire clearance of 28mm. A bit too low - would prefer 30-32mm at max, even though i will mostly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

That's interesting. Let me talk to my LBS and...

That's interesting. Let me talk to my LBS and see what kinda deals they can do on a build. Someone i know wanted to get a sub-6kg O2 VAM build, and they quoted him an absurd $20k price for it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Yeah, if i had to guess, i'd say the LS does...

Yeah, if i had to guess, i'd say the LS does transmit a little more road buzz than the R5 (it has the same cockpit and wheels), but not enough to really be bothersome, atleast not to me.

And...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Well, sheeeiit. Atleast there's a good chance...

Well, sheeeiit. Atleast there's a good chance i may be able to buy a groupset in the market while waiting for the frame :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Harsh in what sense, may i ask? If it is along...

Harsh in what sense, may i ask? If it is along the forks, thats pretty brutal. If it is the rear triangle, that doesnt bother me too much. I am lucky enough to have really nice roads around...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

I think we can all agree - there wont be a...

I think we can all agree - there wont be a meaningful difference in the performance of the bike. It all boils down to small differences in ride feel and also perceptions - and here, I reckon that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 03:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Ha, yeah, fair point. I also collect watches...

Ha, yeah, fair point. I also collect watches - and there, hand-finished is a big aspect of what appeals to me. However, with bikes, it isnt *purely* about soft stuff like brand, history, etc -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Hadnt heard of them - checked them out. They do...

Hadnt heard of them - checked them out. They do look nice... but lord they are pricey. And honestly, it seems a big part of that cost is going to the "handmade in the US" part, neither aspect of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

So here's my thinking: with my aero bike, I...

So here's my thinking: with my aero bike, I focused on performance. With this purchase, a really nice bike to indulge myself, i want something that is *different*: not different compared to what...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

I simply dont find the ride quality that...

I simply dont find the ride quality that exciting, to be honest. I sold off my Lyskey last year after 9 years (need to update my profile) and while I still have a custom lugged steel bike, I use it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

I have a couple of friends who have ordered the...

I have a couple of friends who have ordered the Ostro VAM. Plan to take try their bikes out when they get it.

In the end, i keep coming back to either the Aethos or the C64 as the frames...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Yeah, thought of a Factor - I do like my LS. ...

Yeah, thought of a Factor - I do like my LS. Not sure if i want an Ostro or an O2 VAM, though - given that I already have an aero bike, I think the O2 VAM may be a better idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

True that - i am hoping that some folks may have...

True that - i am hoping that some folks may have test ridden multiple bikes before purchasing one, and hoping to glean some info off that.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Viper Red is such a sexy color scheme! I cannot...

Viper Red is such a sexy color scheme! I cannot believe Trek doesnt seem to offer it as a stock option in the SLR Domanes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Lol, i came here for advice on Bike #2 and i...

Lol, i came here for advice on Bike #2 and i think you guys just sold me on Bike #3. I just asked my dealer for a quote/delivery timeline :)

I was thinking of getting the SL6 as well -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Yeah, i did.... it is a sign that I should wait...

Yeah, i did.... it is a sign that I should wait for it to be released, i reckon :)

If only they still made it in Sunweb colors, though - a friend of mine just purchased an R5 in the exact same...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Fair point - i wont always be running it with...

Fair point - i wont always be running it with large tires. I want to have the option to do so.



Thank you for this info - i may actually exercise some restraint for once in my life, replace...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Hey, you are right. This one is a pretty neat...

Hey, you are right. This one is a pretty neat color as well:
| Race Bikes | Cannondale...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Yeah, even now, the Spesh dealer cant confirm to...

Yeah, even now, the Spesh dealer cant confirm to me what color frameset I am getting. I saw a photo on WW or somewhere of a really awesome red/white frame (like the Trek Viper Red) - i am really...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 11:30 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

That's super helpful, thanks. I will see if i...

That's super helpful, thanks. I will see if i can get a test ride, but really, given stock situations, etc, it is looking quite unlikely.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 11:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

I am told they are giving me another Venge...

I am told they are giving me another Venge frameset and i really hope it is in the red/white colorway. To be honest, i am happier with that, than an SL7, if only because my OCD is happier with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 10:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Can you comment a bit on the stiffness of the BB,...

Can you comment a bit on the stiffness of the BB, as well as responsiveness when you get off the saddle and jump?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 10:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

The Aurum would certainly be an option if i can...

The Aurum would certainly be an option if i can read some reviews of it - Contador was/is one of my favorite riders. That said, i am a little bit hesitant to go that route, mainly because I feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Yeah, seriously.... i dont NEED this bike,...

Yeah, seriously.... i dont NEED this bike, especially as i am gonna be on the TT bike for most of the next 3.5 months, training for IM Kazakhstan. But i have an event coming up which warrants...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 12:28 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,282
Posted By guadzilla

Best riding carbon bike - C64, Aethos, R5... what else?

Presumably, at some point this year, i am going to get a crash replacement Venge from Specialized. But now i got ants in my pants about my second frame - it is currently a Factor LS, which is a...
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