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Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-22, 02:01 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Not sure what these tires usually cost, but $76...

Not sure what these tires usually cost, but $76 for ONE tire is super expensive to me :eek:

The tires I usually buy (Michelin Pro 4 Endurance) are $35 each...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-19, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

I have been using the Schwalbe Marathon (not the...

I have been using the Schwalbe Marathon (not the plus version, which is even thicker / more puncture resistant) for a couple of months now daily on my commuter. Rough roads, including cobbled...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-19, 02:13 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Knog 30% off site wide. They have good lights and...

Knog 30% off site wide. They have good lights and bells, but they make other stuff too.

Amazing lights in terms of brightness and style, although build quality is a bit lackluster.

Head over to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Yikes... all these gadgets to make indoor cycling...

Yikes... all these gadgets to make indoor cycling seem more realistic. It is all a bit much for me. You can spend thousands and thousands to make the experience as 'life-like' as possible.. But if...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Seems like shipping times are still reasonable...

Seems like shipping times are still reasonable though for coming from the UK. I get my stuff from them in under 2 weeks usually.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

I have had bad experiences with them. They sent...

I have had bad experiences with them. They sent me the wrong clip on aero bars, twice!! I had to pay to send them back, which was expensive since they ship from the UK. They reimbursed me for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Are these shoes any good? I am tempted to upgrade...

Are these shoes any good? I am tempted to upgrade from my cheap Shimano RS064 shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

The Garmin 830 does, and I believe the new 530...

The Garmin 830 does, and I believe the new 530 does as well. The 520 did not I believe.

The Wahoo Elmnt and Element Bolt do NOT do this. They just say you are "off course" and show the general...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Yeah the 530 was just released like 2-3 weeks...

Yeah the 530 was just released like 2-3 weeks ago. One of the things people hated about the 520 was the slow interface / processing (clunky menus, took a long time to calculate route). All of that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Ortlieb bags are nice. But I would pass on the...

Ortlieb bags are nice. But I would pass on the Garmin 520. The newer Garmin 530 is out, and it is way better. This is just a way for them to get rid of outdated inventory, but no way I would buy the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

The bike seems to be unavailable, but here goes...

The bike seems to be unavailable, but here goes anyway: Ribble is a big online UK based retailer, and they make their "house brand" of bicycles. They are pretty well regarded as far as budget...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That is a good price for a power meter. I never...

That is a good price for a power meter. I never even knew these hub based power meters existed. Too bad you have to build an entirely new wheel for it, but interesting nonetheless.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-19, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

The difference between both is that the Krylion 2...

The difference between both is that the Krylion 2 Endurance have reinforced sidewalls, while the Power Endurance do not. That is why the Krylion 2 Endurance is the true successor to the Pro 4...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Honestly I have them only on my road bike, not my...

Honestly I have them only on my road bike, not my commuter bike, so have only used them in wet conditions very occasionally. No complaints from my limited experience, they seemed to grip well. Grip,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

now THAT is a deal! ...

now THAT is a deal!

Bicyclerollingresistance.com has found the Krylion 2 Endurance to be slightly worse performing than the older Pro 4 Endurance, but the difference is so small that it could have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Damn that is one expensive tire! I've...

Damn that is one expensive tire!

I've switched from the GP4000 to the Michelin Pro 4 Endurance V2 / Krylion 2 endurance. Much happier in terms of durability, and can be found for under $40.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Haha sure. I have ridden my bike to work for the...

Haha sure. I have ridden my bike to work for the past 10 years in regular pants, jeans, etc., but that was only up to a 30 minute ride.

Any ride over 1-2 hours, you just need a chamois to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

If you want to go even lighter, the continental...

If you want to go even lighter, the continental "supersonic" tubes are about 50g. I weighed them on my scale once, and they are roughly that weight, give or take a few grams.

They are not nearly...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-18, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That listing is definitely for 1 tire, not a...

That listing is definitely for 1 tire, not a pair. Those tires don't come in a pair per box. The listing only shows one box, so one tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

The UK based retailers usually have good prices,...

The UK based retailers usually have good prices, and the shipping is pretty fast. Usually you can expect things to arrive in about 2 weeks.

Merlin Cycles has been a good source for tires for me:...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Ebay currently has a 20% coupon on select items,...

Ebay currently has a 20% coupon on select items, including a lot of cycling stuff.

Bikewagon is one of the major sellers that has a lot of stuff at 20% off. Coupon code JUMPINTOFALL
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Uhm, why would I spend $360 on a bottom bracket?...

Uhm, why would I spend $360 on a bottom bracket? Even with 10% discount? I can get a Dura Ace bottom bracket for $30.

They claim it "lasts longer". Sure, but I can buy more than 12 Dura Ace...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-18, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That is a great price indeed. Unfortunately, the...

That is a great price indeed. Unfortunately, the high-viz color is not available at that price..
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Ebay has lately been giving out "store"-wide...

Ebay has lately been giving out "store"-wide coupons of 15% and 20% on certain days. I would be shocked if they didn't give a discount on Memorial Day next Monday, since that is a big sale day. (They...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-18, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

No, not at all. I am saying and acknowledging it...

No, not at all. I am saying and acknowledging it is a good deal. It's just not for me.

I think it is fine on the other hand to discuss the products that the deals are related to in this thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Good deal I suppose, but even at those prices I...

Good deal I suppose, but even at those prices I can hardly justify spending that much on a wheelset. I guess I am cheap.

When the MSRP of a wheelset approaches the cost of a decent aluminum road...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Yeah in Europe Aldi is an established name, and...

Yeah in Europe Aldi is an established name, and they often have these deals on non-food items at discount prices. Usually in product categories that they don't specialize in otherwise.

My parents...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Perhaps I am cheap, but their stuff is still...

Perhaps I am cheap, but their stuff is still pretty pricey even at a discount!

Off topic: what is up with that same guy modelling all of their clothing, with a stereotypical "italian man with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That is a great price, but I personally like the...

That is a great price, but I personally like the look of their Synthe and Foray helmets better. More understated look. I've got the Foray, very pleased with it.

The Aeon looks like it is trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Too bad, I managed to pick up a used Specialized...

Too bad, I managed to pick up a used Specialized Romin Pro carbon railed saddle in auction for $60 incl. shipping with the 15% off.

They still have the 15% off deal at the moment, but only on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Ebay has 15% off everything today only with code...

Ebay has 15% off everything today only with code PREPSPRING

Hurry up, almost over!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-18, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

I have always liked my Topeak Wedge small or...

I have always liked my Topeak Wedge small or medium saddle bags. Have used them for a couple of years now, very durable and hold everything you need: 2 spare tubes, a multitool, some money. They have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

I think the Garmin comes with maps as well,...

I think the Garmin comes with maps as well, although they seem to be on an SD card, not internal memory.

Not sure about map updates for any of these, but I agree, all of these units should come...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That looks like a sweet deal. Any experience...

That looks like a sweet deal. Any experience using this model?

Although I just got a good phone mount for my bike.. so this might be obsolete.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

No idea, but it is a carbon saddle from a major...

No idea, but it is a carbon saddle from a major manufacturer for dirt cheap, so...

If I wanted a white saddle, I would order one for myself. It is only available in white unfortunately.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Nashbar has the Pro Griffon AF Carbon Saddle for...

Nashbar has the Pro Griffon AF Carbon Saddle for $55. 155g saddle, incredibly light.

PRO Griffon AF 132mm Carbon Saddle - Nashbar (http://www.bikenashbar.com/Product2_10053_10052_602674_-1)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Competitive Cyclist has the Vision Trimax 4D...

Competitive Cyclist has the Vision Trimax 4D carbon handlebars for $109. Retail at most other retailers is close to $300.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

I was looking at those handlebars myself, but...

I was looking at those handlebars myself, but they seem to have quality control issues. People complaining about not being able to get their brakes installed properly due to the thickness not being...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Easton EC70 SL carbon fiber handlebars - $79 at...

Easton EC70 SL carbon fiber handlebars - $79 at Nashbar.

These are Easton's more "entry-level" carbon handlebars, weigh in at 230g versus the EC90's which are sub 200g if I am correct.

Still,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That is a steal for that frame I assume, but...

That is a steal for that frame I assume, but without seatpost and fork.. youd have to factor in the cost of those.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-17, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Damn, those are some good prices on some nice...

Damn, those are some good prices on some nice bikes. Too bad I am not in the market for a new bike :(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

That is a hell of a deal. Enjoy the new bike!

That is a hell of a deal. Enjoy the new bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 944,434
Posted By maartendc

Interesting, are these saddles any good? Never...

Interesting, are these saddles any good? Never heard much about them.
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