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Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 11:43 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

I know, I know! It seems utterly idiotic. I...

I know, I know! It seems utterly idiotic. I would be happy riding a CAAD10 the rest of my life.

I am switching to a locally-fabricated frame of Columbus Life tubing. Adam Eldridge of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 09:46 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

Probably the last good shot of this uberCAAD. ...

Probably the last good shot of this uberCAAD. Moving to a different frame in about a month.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/14942145245_65e64e4551_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-13, 06:42 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

Sounds like a 56 is quite a bit too big, although...

Sounds like a 56 is quite a bit too big, although standover is only the very roughest estimation, and questionable at all on modern frames.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-13, 11:44 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

:roflmao: This is hilarious on several levels.

:roflmao: This is hilarious on several levels.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

I'll admit, you're doing pretty well for...

I'll admit, you're doing pretty well for yourself. Bonus points for the loafers. But still, you're doing too much. Is that not a Rapha vest? Are those not road pedals? Are those legs not shaved?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 09:55 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

Awaiting photographic evidence. The competition...

Awaiting photographic evidence. The competition is pretty fierce around here.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 05:28 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

Fred.

Fred.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 12:29 PM
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Posted By jtwilson

Thanks for the compliments and input. I am sort...

Thanks for the compliments and input. I am sort of at a loss as to what to do about the stem. My original intent was to get a 3T ARX stealth version when funds allowed, but then, would the bars not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Absolutely! There are some fantastic routes on...

Absolutely! There are some fantastic routes on the back roads through the Eastern portion of Ft Lewis, all the way out to the base of Mt. Rainier. Just shoot me a PM when you plan on coming through...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

I honestly doubt we will see any aero shapes...

I honestly doubt we will see any aero shapes coming to the CAAD line, like ever. But it's still gotta be a lot more aero than the R3 with it's square downtube - that always bothered me. I am hoping...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

A Cat 3 buddy on my team got a Supersix as a cash...

A Cat 3 buddy on my team got a Supersix as a cash replacement for his CAAD10. He says he prefers the CAAD10 - something about its handling and responsiveness is perceived as being a little better. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Yeah that's exactly what mine came with too. ...

Yeah that's exactly what mine came with too. I've heard of a lot of people going ferrule-less with these cables without any problems. I guess that's the way it has to be done in some instances.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Your yokos should have come with step-down...

Your yokos should have come with step-down ferrules like this:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Some changes. Moved the new Red group over to...

Some changes. Moved the new Red group over to the CAAD10, installed Hollowgram SL crank, Yokozuna cables, switched to Speedplay pedals.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-13, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

I'm guessing 2014 colors will be better

I'm guessing 2014 colors will be better
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Sneak preview: ...

Sneak preview:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8743830398_667b8a7259_b.jpg

CAAD10-1, ENVE 6.7, Hollowgram, new Red, wut?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Hollowgram cranks: MKV rings vs Praxis. Opinions?

Hollowgram cranks: MKV rings vs Praxis. Opinions?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

That sucks. Looks like you apex'd the turn at...

That sucks. Looks like you apex'd the turn at about 27mph. Not exactly a hairpin, but definitely pushing it for 27mph. I took a similar turn on a -10% grade about 5 weeks ago at 28mph and stayed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Sorry to hear. How'd you crash?

Sorry to hear. How'd you crash?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Nice looking CAAD. Is that a Force crank with...

Nice looking CAAD. Is that a Force crank with new Red rings?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

A beauty for sure! Yum! What bars are those?

A beauty for sure! Yum! What bars are those?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By jtwilson

Noooooooooooooo!

Noooooooooooooo!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Awesome. Love the CAAD + 10sp Campy + Praxis...

Awesome. Love the CAAD + 10sp Campy + Praxis rings. Stem and housing colors work well. I would ditch the stickers on the wheels though.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

I think this colorway is cool in an off-beat kind...

I think this colorway is cool in an off-beat kind of way. It's untypical. The red kind of clashes with the blues, but provides necessary contrast with the the two tones of blue which compliment each...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Yup. Welcome to the Cult! :thumb: Of course,...

Yup. Welcome to the Cult! :thumb:

Of course, you'll only understand after you put that thing to good use. CAAD10 is my race bike as well. Absolutely love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Oh yeah, if the CAAD10 becomes Bike #1,...

Oh yeah, if the CAAD10 becomes Bike #1, hollowgrams are an absolute must. Now that I come to think of it, I do have a NOS CAAD9 frame in storage. Hmm. Still tight for tires, but I could at least...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Thanks for the suggestion! It is definitely just...

Thanks for the suggestion! It is definitely just what I was thinking of. Mental bookmark.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

This bike was kind of the inspiration for mine. ...

This bike was kind of the inspiration for mine. Same frame, carbon wheels with gum walls - silver bits. Hell even a black on black seatpost and white accented stem! Weird coincidence. I can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

^^^ Thanks. I am really happy with how it...

^^^ Thanks. I am really happy with how it turned out. These wheels typically reside on another bike, but I love gum walls on any bike. The seat post is a black-on-black 3T model, so the stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Thanks! I agree on the chainrings, but then I...

Thanks! I agree on the chainrings, but then I would need black derailleurs, brakes, etc. Actually, the groupset was originally purchased for a white frame, or else I would have gotten the SRAM Red...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Alright, so I just posted this bike in another...

Alright, so I just posted this bike in another thread, but I will include a different shot of it here. I had been holding off on mounting these wheels in this frame. Results as expected!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

I say no to red hubs. Perhaps red cable ends,...

I say no to red hubs. Perhaps red cable ends, but if you go any further with the red splashes, you will over-do it. Next thing you know it will have red bolts everywhere, red cable housing, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-13, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

28mm will not fit.

28mm will not fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

I agree, but I don't think aesthetics are ever...

I agree, but I don't think aesthetics are ever off-limits for discussion. I don't think I will ever switch to another all-around training/racing clincher tire because they are just That Good. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

I am not a fan of the GP4Ks aesthetically either....

I am not a fan of the GP4Ks aesthetically either. The tread pattern just seems kinda cheesy and overwrought. I wish they had a more traditional tread like the file pattern on the Conti Comps. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Nice. Looking at the Fredstein site, I will...

Nice. Looking at the Fredstein site, I will admit I am intrigued, but I have been so happy with the GP4Ks I don't know if I can bear to switch. Maybe I will try their tubulars. The wheels look...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Hmm sounds pretty convincing. I might have to...

Hmm sounds pretty convincing. I might have to try them out. I would really hate to lose a bottle during a crit or road race though. Mandibles grip TIGHT, maybe even excessively so, but it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Was he riding Fredsteins?

Was he riding Fredsteins?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

bianchi10: How well do those cages grip your...

bianchi10:

How well do those cages grip your bottles? I really love my Arundel Mandibles, but it's a hassle to swap them between my bikes, and not sure if I can stomach buying a second set...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Awesome build! I've got a NOS CAAD9 frame in the...

Awesome build! I've got a NOS CAAD9 frame in the same color stashed away in case I wreck my CAAD10 or Cervelo. IMHO, it would look better with a less-chunky stem, and perhaps a saddle with some...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Suwheet! right click > save as...

Suwheet! right click > save as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-13, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and say we finally have...

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and say we finally have at least one real wheel... assuming the pic is of a bike that actually belongs to said user.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-13, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Slammed foward on a setback post I can imagine. ...

Slammed foward on a setback post I can imagine. In fact, I wish there were more offerings for less-setback posts, like 15mm setback. Slammed forward on a zero setback post just seems like it would...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

I like the bike, but I'm a little disturbed by...

I like the bike, but I'm a little disturbed by the zero setback post with saddle slammed all the way forward.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

This is pretty close:...

This is pretty close: http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/fontfont/clan/ot-wide-black/
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 02:06 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

I paid about $1,000 for my CAAD10-1 anodized...

I paid about $1,000 for my CAAD10-1 anodized frameset, and I considered that fair. I'd say $1,400 was a good deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Same here!

Same here!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-13, 12:24 AM
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Posted By jtwilson

^^ Yep I almost posted that pic. Always loved...

^^ Yep I almost posted that pic. Always loved it. Besides the sick wheel/frame combo, the lighting of the photo really brings out the beauty of the raw frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-13, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

Ah ok. I think of #3 as Raw/Black, hence the...

Ah ok. I think of #3 as Raw/Black, hence the confusion. I could really go either way on the top 2. I chose your #2 as #1 mainly because it's what I have. BBQ looks superb on bikes with carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-13, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,710
Posted By jtwilson

^^ Confused.

^^ Confused.
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