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Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By NWS Alpine

Tell you friend to ditch those cork pads and get...

Tell you friend to ditch those cork pads and get a set of swissstop black prince pads for his carbon wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The vitesse upgrade by most is not about just...

The vitesse upgrade by most is not about just aero and weight. The biggest benefit is ride quality. The RS10s don't work that well for larger riders 180lbs+.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

I believe all non NA CAAD10-5s come with 105...

I believe all non NA CAAD10-5s come with 105 brakes. Must have came from Euro stock.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By NWS Alpine

Also WiFLi with large range cassette wipes out...

Also WiFLi with large range cassette wipes out the need for a triple
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

New into cycling the past few years. Been...

New into cycling the past few years. Been manufacturing carbon composite sailing equipment long before the cycling industry. The frames are designed by BMW Design works USA. Ridden by UHC pro cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Yeah. I could sell it separately and make a...

Yeah. I could sell it separately and make a little more. Time is limited as we just adopted a puppy. This is my new frame :) (now updated with 130mm stem, Black gloss microtex tape, and black...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

I just put my 58 w/hollowgrams on ebay

I just put my 58 w/hollowgrams on ebay
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The usual places to start are skewers, pedal...

The usual places to start are skewers, pedal threads, not enough grease on the seatpost. http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/keepitquiet.html
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

9 times out of 10 the source of the creak is not...

9 times out of 10 the source of the creak is not the BB30 bearings.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Of course it will still creak if you use...

Of course it will still creak if you use threadlocker when you should be using gaping compound. No problems with properly installed bearings.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The Boyd Vitesse has had the laser etched logos...

The Boyd Vitesse has had the laser etched logos for a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Strava does not use any data for capturing your...

Strava does not use any data for capturing your ride. It only relies on GPS signal. File uploads once complete can be done on wifi but the files are still relatively small.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

They are almost big enough that you could double...

They are almost big enough that you could double stack the logos
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

I paid full retail on my '12 CAAD10-5 when I...

I paid full retail on my '12 CAAD10-5 when I bought it a while ago and would still consider it a value and would pay that again. FYI that was $1699.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

My CAAD is a 58. That '13 Evo red is so nice...

My CAAD is a 58. That '13 Evo red is so nice though :P
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

What size are you looking for? I just upgraded...

What size are you looking for? I just upgraded from my '12 CAAD10 team. I have a set of SISLs as well. IMHO the CAAD was a great bike and I tried quite a few high end carbon frames and would still...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Wow that is insane. Love the new Rotor SLK...

Wow that is insane. Love the new Rotor SLK cranks. Also love the new Cannondale lefty road fork. You need to slam that stem though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Fenders + Quark ='s badass

Fenders + Quark ='s badass
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Not to mention one is a 63cm and the other is...

Not to mention one is a 63cm and the other is like a 50cm frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-13, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

As long as the width of the rail is the same it...

As long as the width of the rail is the same it will work. I won't say all carbon rails as there are some outliers with weird rails that you will most likely never consider. Basically all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Autocorrect :)

Autocorrect :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

That is a great saddle for the price. The...

That is a great saddle for the price. The Cannondale post will work fine with nothing additional. Two bolt systems that clamp from the top and bottom need nothing. The adapter you posted is only for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

I might be selling my Praxis Works classic...

I might be selling my Praxis Works classic chainrings. They are 53/39 if you are interested and you don't have a compact. I got a new bike and can't use my hollowgrams anymore. They would look sick...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

There will be very minimal weight difference...

There will be very minimal weight difference between sizes of frames. If anything the extra length of the stem and more uncut steerer will offset any weight differences saved from the smaller frame....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

I would imagine we are about 5-6 months away...

I would imagine we are about 5-6 months away before we start seeing leaked info on 2014 cannondale.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Good thing those colors have been standard...

Good thing those colors have been standard Cannondale colors for a bit. At the end of the day the bike isn't branded to the team sponsor so it's just a bike with an awesome color scheme. If it had...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

You could pay for an Elite membership if you want...

You could pay for an Elite membership if you want to bypass the rules. http://www.bikeforums.net/payments.php
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The chainrings are standard sizes and you can...

The chainrings are standard sizes and you can swap them around. 130bcd for "standard" and 110bcd for "compact". As long as you get a BB30 crankset then the BB is the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

That's not good if it is a crack. You should...

That's not good if it is a crack. You should never torque a stem on a carbon steerer with out a torque key. Also if you have spacers above your stem it is easier to install the compression plug wrong...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

CAAD 56+has the same rake of 4.5cm. CAAD 54 and...

CAAD 56+has the same rake of 4.5cm. CAAD 54 and smaller has a 5cm rake.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

You can use any fork that is 1 1/8 -1 1/4. If the...

You can use any fork that is 1 1/8 -1 1/4. If the dimensions are different then you are going to change the geometry. The CAAD10 fork is very good though. Only reason to change would be to reduce...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Very nice pick up. Considering the shoes and...

Very nice pick up. Considering the shoes and pedals cost about half of what you paid the bike was a steal.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Basically you build the housing link by link....

Basically you build the housing link by link. Then there is a liner you either run inside or is built into the links depending on what system you use. You can add or remove links until you get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Even better is Tubeless 25s on a 23 width rim....

Even better is Tubeless 25s on a 23 width rim. I'm going that route when my fusion 3s wear out. I have a custom wheelset built on the Kinlin XC279.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

iLinks or Aicans would save a ton of time getting...

iLinks or Aicans would save a ton of time getting the housing length correct. A must for these brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

I installed mine with Yokozuna too. Unless you...

I installed mine with Yokozuna too. Unless you are handy with bikes I would not recommend it :) It's a measure twice cut 4 times type of job to get the brake cable housing perfect. You can save a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Yeah there are quite a few. I have been using it...

Yeah there are quite a few. I have been using it for a while and will never go back. No flats and sublime ride and performance. New tire selections that came out this fall has really helped move...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

You can't use veloplugs with a tubeless setup. It...

You can't use veloplugs with a tubeless setup. It will not seal the rim bed. Stans tape with 2 layers is about the same weight as using veloplugs (both around 5-6g per wheel). The only benefit of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The Silca is a nice pump. I'm fond of the Lezyne...

The Silca is a nice pump. I'm fond of the Lezyne CNC flor drive. Either would last a long time and work well.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

STS will fix that easy though :)

STS will fix that easy though :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

That's about normal. Some taller tires like the...

That's about normal. Some taller tires like the Pro4 25c might even rub the brake on the rear. Some brakes are better than others but that is plenty of space.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-13, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

You know it's a road bike and not a track bike...

You know it's a road bike and not a track bike right... and that isn't a cycling track :P /sarcasm
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Any reason you went with a -17 degree stem and...

Any reason you went with a -17 degree stem and still left a huge tower of spacers. It would look so much better with a -6 degree stem and the steerer cut down a bunch.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-12, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Are you going Sram Red to get it sub 15 lbs?...

Are you going Sram Red to get it sub 15 lbs? Hollowgrams too?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The post is very easy to adjust as it's a 2 bolt...

The post is very easy to adjust as it's a 2 bolt system. Use the front screw for tilt adjustment. Make sure to secure the rear bolt before checking the angle because it will pull the nose up slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-12, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The Praxis rings are stiff and have nice forged...

The Praxis rings are stiff and have nice forged ramps. The rings are also timed to pick the chain during the power point of the rotation. The design is excellent and on par with Shimano's best...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Nice. I just put hollowgrams on my CAAD10 and...

Nice. I just put hollowgrams on my CAAD10 and they are awesome. I have praxis chainrings though. Shifting is even better than with Sram Force crankset.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

Yes it is 1 1/8 -1 1/4. I was posting in another...

Yes it is 1 1/8 -1 1/4. I was posting in another thread on another forum about carbon road disk forks and had too many numbers in my head.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

No they are not all the same. What model...

No they are not all the same. What model specifically do you have. CAAD10 is 1 1/8 - 1 1/2. You can use the same crown race.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By NWS Alpine

The only things I would change would be no white...

The only things I would change would be no white tires and remove all the decals except the little logo near the valve stem. That's just my preference though. Looks great!
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