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Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Yeah current road bikes are insane. It's mind...

Yeah current road bikes are insane. It's mind boggling to read or hear about people buying "entry level" bikes that cost $5,000. Apparently that is the times we live now, $5,000 is an entry level...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Bought a groupset and new frame for a new bike...

Bought a groupset and new frame for a new bike build in 2024. I was saddened by how limited options were if you didn't want disc brakes. The industry is really hard set in telling customer what they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Nice, green is pro, green is for serious.

Nice, green is pro, green is for serious.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Naw, need more matte stealth ...

Naw, need more matte stealth

http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360083563/elite_custom-race-resin-cage-stealth_2013.jpg?w=800&h=800&a=7
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

$39, $89 sale @ NewEgg, $50 back with AMEX...

$39, $89 sale @ NewEgg, $50 back with AMEX purchase.

I'm curious about these Road Prizm, hopefully they do improve vision as I wear glasses now just for wind, polarized don't do that much to me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-17, 12:10 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Was told someone ordered 500 frames and they are...

Was told someone ordered 500 frames and they are having difficulty packaging them... My frame has been ready for a while. Very annoyed I am.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Yes

Yes
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

My frame was delayed another week. I've had all...

My frame was delayed another week. I've had all the tools and parts ready for 3 weeks. :wtf:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Elite race custom bottle cages. All matte black,...

Elite race custom bottle cages. All matte black, very nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Torque wrench and the bits for it. Hacksaw.

Torque wrench and the bits for it. Hacksaw.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-17, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

105 5800 Groupset WCB-R-085 Frame w/...

105 5800 Groupset
WCB-R-085 Frame w/ fork/seatpost
Fizik Bar Tape
Kenda Kriterium Endurance 25mm tires

Hopefully build the bike in a week.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Straight seatpost.

Straight seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Toe covers ...

Toe covers

http://allseasonscyclist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/planet-bike-dasher-toe-cover-1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Oh, did not see where you posted you had taken...

Oh, did not see where you posted you had taken the bike home 3 weeks ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Obviously wouldn't tally it all on the spot. How...

Obviously wouldn't tally it all on the spot. How much did he charge per hour to put it all together? For me, from scrach took me about a while to cable my bike. And I thought I was doing it pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-14, 01:21 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Hope you don't get your crotch snipped in one of...

Hope you don't get your crotch snipped in one of those or any pinched skin. Hurts just looking at it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Eh... 280 lumens may not seem bright, but it's...

Eh... 280 lumens may not seem bright, but it's much brighter than what I need. At the highest setting , it's too bright. Cygolite did a great job blinding drivers for days without needing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Cygolite combo for $50 shipped is the best deal...

Cygolite combo for $50 shipped is the best deal for lights I think. So bright, and lasts so long. I only charge once every two weeks. And it's bright enough I get complaints from drivers, F' them....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-14, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

3T ARX 110 Stem +-6 to replace the Pro 7S 100...

3T ARX 110 Stem +-6 to replace the Pro 7S 100 +-10. A stem that gives me more comfortable position.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Shimano 105 12-25 cassette.

Shimano 105 12-25 cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Love it. Love it. Best looking bike on this...

Love it. Love it. Best looking bike on this page :P Love the Synapse look. Though I wouldn't ride it so relaxed with handlebars above the seat though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Shimano R540 Pedals Specialized carbon shoe

Shimano R540 Pedals
Specialized carbon shoe
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

A lot of pros use 11-32. Seems the best climbers...

A lot of pros use 11-32. Seems the best climbers and general category favorites are not embarrassed to use 11-28 or 11-32. It's only in the 41 it would be looked down upon :P
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

First cycling clothing: Nashbar sport baggy...

First cycling clothing: Nashbar sport baggy shorts so I don't look like a cyclist, but have the benefit of compression shorts.

Nashbar's Orange pump arrived also. Gauge is much improved over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Yeah I know. It was just for fun. I hope...

Yeah I know. It was just for fun. I hope hapheau doesn't take it seriously whatsoever. Can't count how many times I've read comments about stem bags on the 41.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Stem bag is ugly! And pumping tires to max...

Stem bag is ugly!

And pumping tires to max PSI is noobish!

Spring Cleaning!

The super rare WD40. Cleaned the derailleurs and chain with that.

Walgreen's branded NICE! wipes. Used that to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 04:09 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

KoolStop Salmon 2 pack. Will be getting a...

KoolStop Salmon 2 pack.

Will be getting a new tube soon since I got my first flat. Didn't see the glass at night riding home. Dammit. Good thing I had two in the pack, but now need to replace...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-14, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Would look almost the same as bugly64's except...

Would look almost the same as bugly64's except without the very comic crabon fibber.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Pair of matte finished uni-directional carbon...

Pair of matte finished uni-directional carbon bottle cages for $12 shipped arrived today. Big smiles, the new bike is now complete. One for water, one for extra crap that don't fit in my saddle bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-14, 03:59 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Ordered some water cages on Ebay for $20 for pair...

Ordered some water cages on Ebay for $20 for pair shipped. Destroyed the AL I had before, pant leg somehow caught the end of it and bent it beyond repair. Oh well. Went for one that doesn't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 01:39 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Did what I should have months ago. Bought a...

Did what I should have months ago. Bought a wedge pack for under the saddle. Ordered Genuine Innovation Deluxe kit with a two Vittoria Ultralite tubes.
- Good kit. 3 CO2 cartridges, fancy...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

So pissed. Bought Shimano 105 chain, broke my...

So pissed. Bought Shimano 105 chain, broke my f'ing KMC X10 chain ride home. Was out of seat rushing home and then just slammed into front of my bike, lost control and after falling, saw there was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-14, 01:04 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

I must find these swaps around here. What did...

I must find these swaps around here. What did you swap for to get the Brooks B17N?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

To build a new bike: Bontrager XXX seatpost ...

To build a new bike:

Bontrager XXX seatpost
Jagwire Pro Complete
Continental GP 4000S
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Continental GP 4000 S tires and some Ultralite...

Continental GP 4000 S tires and some Ultralite tubes. Next will be CO2 cartridge and a saddle bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-14, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Wheels mfg derailleur hanger. Awesome....

Wheels mfg derailleur hanger.



Awesome. They really are great bars, very light and stiff. The top bar is wonderful when you need a short break for your hands.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

I like the 105 brakes a lot more than the Tektro...

I like the 105 brakes a lot more than the Tektro brakes that I had. But could be Tetro brake pads are worthless compared to the Shimano pads.




The claim is that you shove the fin into your...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Is a Garmin worth the price? Is it worth it? Do...

Is a Garmin worth the price? Is it worth it? Do you use it as a GPS or just to monitor your elevation/speed? Just curious how often you look at your Garmin while riding. I don't have one, never...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Cool, thinking a toupe saddle and jagwire pro set...

Cool, thinking a toupe saddle and jagwire pro set in the spring. Post back if the teflon coating frays a lot! I used Gore Ride On and it was horrendous.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-13, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Are you trying to save weight on the brakes to...

Are you trying to save weight on the brakes to shave .05 seconds on your next race?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

What is that?!?!?

What is that?!?!?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,852
Posted By zymphad

Shimano 105 5700 brakes. Best purchase yet. ...

Shimano 105 5700 brakes. Best purchase yet. Really are a great upgrade from my Tektro. But overall the entire bike. Bit messy, putting it together and test riding it outside, it was snowing and...
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