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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27,209
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Posted By Flatballer

They're pretty ancient and beat. I'll give you...

They're pretty ancient and beat. I'll give you $20 for the pair.

Seriously though, I can't imagine the life circumstances that lead to those two bikes being sold with a house, in that condition....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Love them or hate them, it's kind of hard to deny...

Love them or hate them, it's kind of hard to deny that Performance Bike is the Walmart of bike shops. They're the largest bike store chain, tend to be of lower quality and higher volume, etc.

He...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Either the Loon is doing much better than I...

Either the Loon is doing much better than I thought, or you have a ton of money.

The crankset kinda ruins the look for me, but overall very nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

[ It's been dealt with. Walter

[
It's been dealt with.

Walter
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Oh my. Gorgeous. I love the look of a TT bike,...

Oh my. Gorgeous. I love the look of a TT bike, not sure why. Maybe because I don't have one.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

It was a good effort, just poorly executed. The...

It was a good effort, just poorly executed. The reds don't match, and the bar tape is horrendous. Colored tires are also less sticky, FYI.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

It looks like he epoxied or taped or something,...

It looks like he epoxied or taped or something, his magnet to his rim, bottom left corner.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Jesus. That's some money there.

Jesus. That's some money there.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Ah. I see. Very cool.

Ah. I see. Very cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

That's cool you built your own frame, and a...

That's cool you built your own frame, and a seriously light one too, well done. MIG or TIG?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Nice Noah. Basically the same as my 2011, but...

Nice Noah. Basically the same as my 2011, but with BB30. I'm about done with my build.

Just some notes, the rear brake housing has no stops, you're supposed to put the housing all the way through...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I think most people are just trying to help. Bars...

I think most people are just trying to help. Bars are put in a certain position for a reason. Bikes are set up a certain way for a reason, I think many people just aren't knowledgeable about bike set...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Yeah, not really. A nice road bike with a saddle...

Yeah, not really. A nice road bike with a saddle slammed down and bars slammed up is just stupid. They make road bikes that have that kind of geometry, and are made for riding instead of racing, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

What a waste of a bike.

What a waste of a bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

It was decided a couple pages ago that it was in...

It was decided a couple pages ago that it was in the $16000 range including the SRM and the AC 58. With those Zipps, but without the SRM, probably more like $15500. But with the Zipps and the SRM,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I wouldn't worry about making it to a UCI race...

I wouldn't worry about making it to a UCI race (not for a while anyway). By that point you'll probably be getting free bikes, or huge discounts. The only UCI races off the top of my head are either...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

You don't think there might be a reason for that?...

You don't think there might be a reason for that? I'm thinking it probably reminds you of those bikes because it IS one of those bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

is this some sort of a bad joke?

is this some sort of a bad joke?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I love the detail in the paint. Very interesting.

I love the detail in the paint. Very interesting.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-10, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

they can make black tires stickier. I forget the...

they can make black tires stickier. I forget the complicated chemistry stuff, but it's the reason that GP4000 with black chili don't come in colors like the rest of the GP4000 do.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I would sell it so someone could use it, or I'd...

I would sell it so someone could use it, or I'd hang onto it until I had some components to make a back-up bike.

I wouldn't make whatever that thing is.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

if you think that's cryptic, you should probably...

if you think that's cryptic, you should probably go back to school.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

Nice. Poorly pinned number, Cervelo with full...

Nice. Poorly pinned number, Cervelo with full Test Team kit, I wouldn't ride within 10 feet of him in a race. Has all the markings of a squirrel.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I'm thinking he's the one in the back maybe. I...

I'm thinking he's the one in the back maybe. I hope he's not that poseur on the Cervelo in full Cervelo test team kit.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

there's a whole lot of scripts on that page that...

there's a whole lot of scripts on that page that want to run.

My NoScript doesn't like your site. How about just describing it and attaching a couple pictures using [img] tags. This isn't the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

10 lbs a month for 3 months is seriously...

10 lbs a month for 3 months is seriously impressive.

Congratulations on the weight loss.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

That S-Works is gorgeous. I love the matte black....

That S-Works is gorgeous. I love the matte black. Not loving the wheels, or the picture (seems very low resolution or something) but the bike is hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

A race bike with 2 inches of seatpost showing and...

A race bike with 2 inches of seatpost showing and 0 saddle to bar drop generally isn't the right size (or the right type of bike). It's possible it's the best non-custom fit they could get, but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

actually, now that I look, they may just be...

actually, now that I look, they may just be REALLY small. Judging off the wheels it's a really small frame. Might be the smallest they make and then the person's legs were still too short for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

nice bike. If only it were the right size.

nice bike. If only it were the right size.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I feel bad for liking them, but I think those...

I feel bad for liking them, but I think those SRAM S80s are freaking hot. They're garish and over the top, but I love them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

To each his own I suppose. The matching wheel...

To each his own I suppose. The matching wheel stickers is a nice touch though. I prefer hidden valve stems and hidden skewers, but that's just me. I think they mess up the cleanliness of the lines.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

not to mention the valve stems aren't hidden.

not to mention the valve stems aren't hidden.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

When you claim a WW light build, yeah, you kinda...

When you claim a WW light build, yeah, you kinda need to prove it. Notice that on his WW post he included all parts and weights on his scale. That's because if you just show up over there saying you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

indeed it is. Impressive build. Especially...

indeed it is. Impressive build. Especially considering they're 45 mm wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

I never said it wasn't possible, but I also don't...

I never said it wasn't possible, but I also don't believe everybody who says they have an 11.5 lb bike just because they say it. It also looks like Force, not Red, not sure what the RD is, the brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

11.5 lbs? What's the build list? I'm gonna need a...

11.5 lbs? What's the build list? I'm gonna need a picture on the scale too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

probably crosses the cabling on the downtube....

probably crosses the cabling on the downtube. Common way to do it. It allows for much lower radius bends of the housing at the front of the bike, which leads to smoother shifting.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

:facepalm:

:facepalm:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-10, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

The SRAM one is worse than DA. KMC is what you...

The SRAM one is worse than DA. KMC is what you want to run on SRAM.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-10, 04:55 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

ooh, so close to a good build. Just missed it by...

ooh, so close to a good build. Just missed it by that much.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

why do you assume pedaling wouldn't get the chain...

why do you assume pedaling wouldn't get the chain back on? That's the universal first step in a chain drop. Shift the FD the other way from the drop and try to pedal it back on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

dayum. That looks fast.

dayum. That looks fast.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

ah, that makes sense. No worries.

ah, that makes sense. No worries.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

so now I have to ask, why do you have not one,...

so now I have to ask, why do you have not one, but TWO bikes that are way too small for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

it's also a sign that you either have freakish...

it's also a sign that you either have freakish proportions (think T-Rex) or you have a frame that's too big for you. But that's your problem, not mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

he has to remind himself to HTFU because his bike...

he has to remind himself to HTFU because his bike isn't close to being the right size for him. It could be a MTB stem too. I have a short stem on my MTB, but still 80mm or something, not 20mm like...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-10, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

HAHA. I've heard that so many times.

HAHA. I've heard that so many times.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-10, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

My word. That thing is giant! Can you actually...

My word. That thing is giant! Can you actually reach the water bottles? The wheels (and everything else) look tiny on that bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By Flatballer

doesn't matter. Both your skewers should be on...

doesn't matter. Both your skewers should be on the left side of the bike.
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