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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-01-16, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,266
Posted By itzwill

MY GP refuses me to get a MRI unless I go and see...

MY GP refuses me to get a MRI unless I go and see another doctor and annoy the hell out of them, since they are the experts. Depending on the MRI I might be able to get it for free due to Medicare or...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-01-16, 12:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,266
Posted By itzwill

I will give flats another shot as I have sold my...

I will give flats another shot as I have sold my pedals. I was going to get a size 44 frame but they only do that size in Asia as 48 was the smallest Cannondale makes here in Australia. I'm thinking...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-26-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,266
Posted By itzwill

Knee Pain, saddle up or saddle down ?

Stats
Sex : M
Age : 22
Weight : 72kg
Height : 165cm
Cleats : SPD MTB
Current Bike : CAAD 10 Size 48 = Extra Small
Crank Size : 170mm
Issue ? : Left Knee Pain ? Possibly Tibial...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-26-16, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 750
Posted By itzwill

Knee Pain, saddle up or saddle down ?

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,436
Posted By itzwill

I will give these shoes ago for 1 year, if any...

I will give these shoes ago for 1 year, if any discomforts my next shoe will be the Bonts, should of done research before my purchase. :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,436
Posted By itzwill

I could not remove the nut plate as the cut out...

I could not remove the nut plate as the cut out was super glued shut, but I got my old man to use some of his tools to slowly file and drill out the bottom.
Here are the pics. I don't think the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 06:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,436
Posted By itzwill

I will most likely extend the slots, I'm just...

I will most likely extend the slots, I'm just cautious because it's carbon :S

Drilling new holes would kind of be a pain.

Heres the shoe with out the cleat.

Where the black line is,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 05:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,436
Posted By itzwill

Drilling hole through cycling shoe ?

First of all I wanted to say is that I have very wide feet and finding shoes for me can be a very very fought challenge, 99.90% of the shoes out in the market don't fit my feet very well except for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-16, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,242
Posted By itzwill

I had shifting problems because I had a bent...

I had shifting problems because I had a bent hanger, check out my thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By itzwill

I may of put a extra link to much on my chain...

I may of put a extra link to much on my chain when I had to resize it but we will see. :L

I just got my bike back today, apparently there was a small miss alignment on the rear hanger and it just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By itzwill

When I do short sprints in the past it shifts...

When I do short sprints in the past it shifts smoothly but this time it hesitates but when it get's down to the highest gear I feel like the bike jitters and it tries to put me of balance of the bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-16, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By itzwill

I have 50/34 chain rings. I took my bike to my...

I have 50/34 chain rings. I took my bike to my LBS yesterday to get it checked out, I should get it back by today, will report back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By itzwill

I have checked eBay they are around the same...

I have checked eBay they are around the same price, plus there are very little sellers that sell them, I may have to get them from Wiggle since they are $42 dollars for the set, cable and housing.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-16, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By itzwill

My cables are externally routed, when I replaced...

My cables are externally routed, when I replaced my new cable housing I accurately measured my old ones so I would get the correct measurements. When I installed my chain I installed it using the 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-16, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By itzwill

Bike shifts 95% on stand but shifts horribly on road

I recently decided to upgrade my bike with a new Shimano 105 5800 11-32 cassette, new chain and I also decided to purchase a medium cage derailleur as well. How ever my bike initially came with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-15, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Does anybody know the Torque NM for a CAAD 10...

Does anybody know the Torque NM for a CAAD 10 2015 Streerer ? On my Cannondale the stem says 6NM. I torque my carbon steerer at one point to 6.2 and thought that I might of cracked the steerer. So I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-15, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,407
Posted By itzwill

How aggressive is a CycloCross Geometry ? I have...

How aggressive is a CycloCross Geometry ? I have a CAAD 10 it's pretty aggressive but I find it pretty comfortable around 4 hours till I start to feel some discomfort. I want to have a CycloCross...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,407
Posted By itzwill

Looking for a new bike.

Hey guy's, I have been new to cycling since the last year and have learned a lot about the sport. I just love the aspect of adventure and a bike can take you any where. The first bike I purchased was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By itzwill

Looking for a new bike.

Hey guy's, I have been new to cycling since the last year and have learned a lot about the sport. I just love the aspect of adventure and a bike can take you any where. The first bike I purchased was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

That happened to me before, and it got stuck in...

That happened to me before, and it got stuck in the smaller ring and wouldn't shift up so it made a chip inside the crank due to the tension. Had to play around with the adjusting cable just to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-15, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

I don't really notice much differences in...

I don't really notice much differences in shifting with a gossamer crank. I previously owned a AnyRoad with a 105 group set, derailleur and crank, the shifting was just a little bit smoother. Other...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

I just made a order for a FSA BB30 crank, but...

I just made a order for a FSA BB30 crank, but Stages claim it's suited for all their BB30 cranks. I have a bit of OCD as everything has to be symmetrical, I'm going to order a Energy crank to sooth...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-15, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Thank's for the reply. $100 is a steal, I'm from...

Thank's for the reply. $100 is a steal, I'm from Aus and they retail for $300. After consideration I might as well just get a SLK crank and a stages power meter.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-15, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Yer, I was thinking the same thing, I think I...

Yer, I was thinking the same thing, I think I will just purchase the Stages Power Meter instead. Do you know if the Stages BB30 Power meter crank are the same for the gossamer and the SLK ? I can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-15, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Hey guy's, I currently have a CAAD 10 with...

Hey guy's, I currently have a CAAD 10 with Shimano 105 11 Speed Group Set. My bicycle is equipped with a FSA Gossamer BB30 crank, I have notice this crank tends to be pretty fragile and tends to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 03:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By itzwill

I also bought a Kurt Kinectic Fluid Trainer of my...

I also bought a Kurt Kinectic Fluid Trainer of my local sales website for $200 here in Australia, even tho it is a 1st generation which is still a pretty good decent deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 12:25 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

456185I just recently noticed that the left drive...

456185I just recently noticed that the left drive side crank is not fully flushed in with the frame, there is approx 4mm sticking out.
Is this normal ?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-15, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Here's my CAAD. I call her "The Green Machine",...

Here's my CAAD. I call her "The Green Machine", I'm honestly thinking of swapping my mid compact for a compact crank hmmm. Other than that I'm happy :D
http://imgur.com/a/T9W6E
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-15, 12:37 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Thank's for the reply. I'm really new to bicycle...

Thank's for the reply. I'm really new to bicycle mechanics and don't really want to ruin anything. But I'm really interested in learning, because in the future I can maintain it with out a mechanics...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-15, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

I have been riding my CAAD 10 for a few days. How...

I have been riding my CAAD 10 for a few days. How ever after being used with compact crank I have noticed a different with mid compact. There are some nice hills around my area, how ever I find that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

I need those wheels :D

I need those wheels :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,895
Posted By itzwill

Reid Osprey durianrider did 13.38 on Strava up...

Reid Osprey durianrider did 13.38 on Strava up Norton Summit.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-15, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,988
Posted By itzwill

I will try to replace it myself in the near...

I will try to replace it myself in the near future if it needs replacing.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,988
Posted By itzwill

The place where I bought my bike from said it...

The place where I bought my bike from said it would cost me $220 to replace both the front and back cables. I was so shocked of the price that I nearly vomited.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-15, 01:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,085
Posted By itzwill

Get a Garmin Cadence Sensor and a cheap Garmin...

Get a Garmin Cadence Sensor and a cheap Garmin Edge 500, upload it to Strava. What happens if you run out of battery from your iPhone and need to make calls ?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-15, 01:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,988
Posted By itzwill

I'm really new to cycling, I'm learning the ins...

I'm really new to cycling, I'm learning the ins and outs of biking and how to repair the basics. Since my bike is internal cabling this makes it so difficult for me to try and repair the cables...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-15, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By itzwill

I also chipped my carbon frame, it has 3 lines on...

I also chipped my carbon frame, it has 3 lines on the side and a massive scratch around the bottom bracket. Oh well. Function over Fashion :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-15, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,151
Posted By itzwill

I decided to look for my next bike and decided to...

I decided to look for my next bike and decided to purchase a CAAD over a Super Six Evo. My height is 165cm or "5"5. The first time I tried a CAAD was from the first store I went to, the guy on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-15, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

He said if I was to choose a 48 model over a 52...

He said if I was to choose a 48 model over a 52 or 50 cm I would get more seat tube height approx 4 - 6 cm more. Plus I have more flexible options with my head tube adjusting stems. The 48cm will...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-15, 12:32 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

I went into another Local buy shop the guy that...

I went into another Local buy shop the guy that recommended me a 52 over a phone was really nice and we did many bike fit tests. First we did a 52 which he presume would fit me since I am 165 the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-15, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,566
Posted By itzwill

Nice CAAD 10. I'm around your size as well 165 /...

Nice CAAD 10. I'm around your size as well 165 / 5'6. I got recommended a 52 from one shop and some guy recommended me a 48 from another shop :/. I'm guessing either a 52 or 50 will suit me.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By itzwill

Thank's for the awesome reply Cale. I will...

Thank's for the awesome reply Cale. I will definitely look into the CAAD 8, since the Tiagra 2014 model is only $1099 which seems a solid deal. I will test ride them out over the easter holidays and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-15, 02:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By itzwill

I will defiantly take a look into the CAAD 8...

I will defiantly take a look into the CAAD 8 series. The CAAD 8 retails around $1449 in my country, "Australia". Is there much difference between the two ?
My first purchase of the AnyRoad cost me...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-15, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By itzwill

New to Road Cycling, can you suggest me some options ?

Hey guy's, I'm not to sure to post this, but I might as well post it in Road Cycling option. First of all I started biking since I was a kid and a teenager but stopped for 8 years, due to owning a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-15, 10:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 139,802
Posted By itzwill

I own a AnyRoad as well. I love it so much. Heres...

I own a AnyRoad as well. I love it so much. Heres my bike O.P. I might get those decals for the wheels do you know where you got them from ?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-10-15, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,618
Posted By itzwill

I'm really new to bike riding, it has been around...

I'm really new to bike riding, it has been around 8 years since I last rode. How ever for the past 3 months I have been enjoying my AnyRoad Bike. I totally love it so much as it is so versatile. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-14, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,783
Posted By itzwill

Thank's for the reply guys. After doing a bit of...

Thank's for the reply guys. After doing a bit of research I might as well go for the MX80. I will invest in proper shoes in the near future. I hope to have many fun journeys with my bike. :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,783
Posted By itzwill

New Bike - Need Advice for New Pedals

Hey guy's greeting's from Australia, Melbourne. Please bare with me for a bit since I am a really newbie to bikes. But anyways I went out and recently purchased my new first proper bike ever and I...
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