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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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Views: 781
Posted By Caliwild

Done deal! Seller accepted $400. She actually...

Done deal! Seller accepted $400. She actually had two Davidsons to choose from (she wanted to keep one) and I ended up going with an all-purple Impulse, partly because this one was in better shape...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 504
Posted By Caliwild

For my posterior, the only saddles that work...

For my posterior, the only saddles that work without bibs are Brooks leather saddles. YMMV
03-20-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 83,070
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Posted By Caliwild

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/garden-g...

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/garden-grove-59cm-simonetti-aluminum/7729164307.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00808_6KnAOpCLHQr_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
Replies: 21
Views: 781
Posted By Caliwild

I offered $400 and the seller is thinking about...

I offered $400 and the seller is thinking about it.... Stay tuned.
Replies: 35
Views: 986
Posted By Caliwild

In today's market, I personally wouldn't pay over...

In today's market, I personally wouldn't pay over $500 to $600, unless it was something I really wanted.
03-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 646
Posted By Caliwild

Just go with whatever has the closest geometry to...

Just go with whatever has the closest geometry to your SL7. I like to compare using this site: https://geometrygeeks.bike

And then go by what looks best to you. Yes, you'll ride the bike that...
03-12-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,719
Posted By Caliwild

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/dsc_0048_9d7d2bb50c2fd5070acd5e4eceae711f4c92ed15.jpg
03-11-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By Caliwild

I used to LOVE those tires in 650b size. They...

I used to LOVE those tires in 650b size. They were standard issue on the Ibis Hakka. I had tons of grip and comfort. The only negative is that they wore out VERY quickly (soft compound). I think...
03-11-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 438
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks, all! You've answered my question... ...

Thanks, all! You've answered my question... Seems normal! I'd never seen one of those before.
03-11-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 438
Posted By Caliwild

Rear drop out - is this ok?

Looking at a used bike and noticed this screw in the rear dropout. Is this jerry-rigged? Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance...
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03-11-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 83,070
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Posted By Caliwild

Looks like a great deal! ...

Looks like a great deal!

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/d/northridge-rodriguez-stellar-campagnolo/7725859544.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_7jAU7UQZy8c_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
03-08-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,464
Posted By Caliwild

Yes, I had seen some of your posts and was...

Yes, I had seen some of your posts and was inspired! The H in front was way too squirrely... Mountain bikers have been doing it forever, so it makes sense on gravel bikes as well.
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Views: 268
Posted By Caliwild

I personally wouldn't pay more than $400 for it,...

I personally wouldn't pay more than $400 for it, but YMMV...
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Views: 162
Posted By Caliwild

I've seen them in the local Southern California...

I've seen them in the local Southern California market for between $300 and $500. I personally would not pay more than $400, especially with the state of the bike economy right now. If there is no...
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Views: 385
Posted By Caliwild

In Southern California, in that condition, I...

In Southern California, in that condition, I would estimate between $500 and $700...
03-04-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5,445
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Posted By Caliwild

Bye bye 1x, hello 2x

OK, so I was never really jiving with the 1x setup on my gravel bike (I love it on my mountain bike though), and kept wishing I had a 2x. When I found a brand new GRX silver groupset for sale at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,924
Posted By Caliwild

Yeah, same exact bike. The D1 Force front...

Yeah, same exact bike. The D1 Force front derailleur would drop the chain once in a while. D2 does not. Not sure if it was an isolated issue with mine, improper setup, or something else. All I...
Replies: 21
Views: 781
Posted By Caliwild

Thanks, everyone. I'll take a look and see if...

Thanks, everyone. I'll take a look and see if the bike is in good shape. Have had experience with this Dura Ace group before, and the shifts were amazingly smooth...
Replies: 21
Views: 781
Posted By Caliwild

I reached out and they're looking to get $450. ...

I reached out and they're looking to get $450. Sounds fair I guess?
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Views: 781
Posted By Caliwild

Davidson Impulse Dura Ace - reasonable price to pay?

Hi gang,

I have the opportunity to purchase a Davidson Impulse. It's almost identical to the one pictured below, and looks to be in 8/10 shape. What's a reasonable price to pay for it? Thanks...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,924
Posted By Caliwild

You are absolutely correct! I had the last...

You are absolutely correct! I had the last generation Force AXS (D1) on a bike. I swapped out to the new Force (D2) crankset and the front shifting improved greatly.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,924
Posted By Caliwild

Which explains the blowout pricing on the older...

Which explains the blowout pricing on the older Red stuff... Almost tempted by the low prices.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By Caliwild

Good eye! Yep, Griffith Park... great place for...

Good eye! Yep, Griffith Park... great place for a quick spin. I know a couple guys from the Serious Cycling Northridge location. Have purchased a bike and other stuff from them before. Nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,924
Posted By Caliwild

Resurrecting this older thread instead of...

Resurrecting this older thread instead of starting a new one... Any recent updates regarding when we can expect the new SRAM Red AXS groupset? One of the mechanics at an LBS said that it's coming...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By Caliwild

OK, I think this is the last of my...

OK, I think this is the last of my upgrades/changes... Threw on a Zipp Service Course XPLOR bar. A much more shallow drop and the flared ends make for a super comfy bar. Plus, I think the silver...
Replies: 40
Views: 1,481
Posted By Caliwild

I had purchased that same exact frameset for $450...

I had purchased that same exact frameset for $450 about 4 years ago...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By Caliwild

CK bottom bracket installed! ...

CK bottom bracket installed!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1290x1660/ck_on_eriksen_9681670db387f313d4f8800259feb329c96f3c96.jpg
02-22-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By Caliwild

They even have a cool-looking "gravel edition" of...

They even have a cool-looking "gravel edition" of the X-tracks:

https://d3n8mmvj9ns1ml.cloudfront.net/products/29369/bg_20230403-125933.jpg
02-20-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,044
Posted By Caliwild

Around the Cycle is a great local shop! They do...

Around the Cycle is a great local shop! They do most of my repairs. They have awesome mechanics and the guys who value/trade in the bikes know what to look for. They are very transparent. They've...
02-15-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By Caliwild

I have XT's on one bike and these Look X-tracks...

I have XT's on one bike and these Look X-tracks on another (SPD compatible). They've worked perfectly for over a couple years...
...
02-14-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 83,070
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Posted By Caliwild

Small Medici frameset... ...

Small Medici frameset...

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bop/d/san-diego-vintage-medici-road-frameset/7717472664.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00a0a_jGqFnow4RT9_0CI0sh_600x450.jpg
02-06-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,198
Posted By Caliwild

Lezyne makes a few of their lights in polished...

Lezyne makes a few of their lights in polished silver....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,098
Posted By Caliwild

I'd recommend the BMC Roadmachine Three. I have...

I'd recommend the BMC Roadmachine Three. I have one (in black) and love it... Endurance geometry but no slouch.
...
02-06-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,464
Posted By Caliwild

Stigmata

Posted here before, but here she is with new rubber and contact points...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1290x948/stiigmata_new_241c7fde5d87d9b3f4d218c62e86a93c5895a03c.jpg
02-06-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,849
Posted By Caliwild

I remember meeting him that year... I said,...

I remember meeting him that year... I said, "Wow, Mr. Hampsten, it's an honor." He replied, "My dad's Mr. Hampsten; just call my Andy." What a nice, humble man.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By Caliwild

Just found a great deal on a navy blue...

Just found a great deal on a navy blue (discontinued color) Chris King bottom bracket. Had to get matchy matchy with the rest of the blue on the bike :)
...
02-05-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,849
Posted By Caliwild

Sweet! Glad it's still happening. Have been to...

Sweet! Glad it's still happening. Have been to every single iteration of the Eroica and Nova Eroica in California. Never disappoints. I love Central Cali!
02-02-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By Caliwild

I guess I've been saying the name wrong this...

I guess I've been saying the name wrong this whole time! Thanks for the article...
01-25-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 83,070
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By Caliwild

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375180488525?hash=item575...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375180488525?hash=item575a7fef4d:g:lP4AAOSw1LRlnw8I&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwF5MwDUnAB2sV5AhnEPkebeFdjBVWtXOvP4kCPcZzoKbkwO1CPUxAJYYzUkuYNFHBUfScS0UKX5lOMenIHXwvr9Utoot%2BQCROyIy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,143
Posted By Caliwild

I have both their saddle and the tape. The...

I have both their saddle and the tape. The saddle is super comfy (YMMV) and the bar tape feels/looks nice... High quality stuff for sure (Time bikes use their products on their bikes).
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,143
Posted By Caliwild

https://www.sellerepente.com/en/products/corium

https://www.sellerepente.com/en/products/corium
01-18-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 83,070
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By Caliwild

Was thinking the same thing! Looks like a 59... ...

Was thinking the same thing! Looks like a 59... Yeah, we're pretty lucky out here, but it's a blessing and a curse!
01-17-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 83,070
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By Caliwild

Dang! Been looking for a Lighthouse in my...

Dang! Been looking for a Lighthouse in my size... Too bad it's too big!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By Caliwild

Ha! Thanks... Plus, it's a good reason to get a...

Ha! Thanks... Plus, it's a good reason to get a breather and take in some views!
01-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,699,074
Posted By Caliwild

Bikesnob had a Softride project a few months...

Bikesnob had a Softride project a few months ago...

https://bikesnobnyc.com/2023/03/21/off-with-their-heads/
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By Caliwild

OK, finally got a chance to take some photos... ...

OK, finally got a chance to take some photos... Went tubeless and installed some gunwall Enve's in 700x27. Also, switched out the saddle to a brown Selle Italia Flite (re-release). Once the tires...
Replies: 30
Views: 1,705
Posted By Caliwild

In today's market, it's probably between $500 and...

In today's market, it's probably between $500 and $600 IMO... and that's Los Angeles prices...
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