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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-09, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By sigg.switz

Cyclocross Build - Newb advice

Ok, longish time BF guy here, but I'm a road/tri guy. I realize there is a search function, but I'm looking for some specified advice, so save it.

I have a 7800 DA 10sp and a compact crank lying...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By sigg.switz

My garmin said 51 mph, I did not leave the unit...

My garmin said 51 mph, I did not leave the unit on while driving in my car.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,615
Posted By sigg.switz

relationships, relationships, relationships.

relationships, relationships, relationships.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By sigg.switz

Not to hijack but what about a DA hub? What...

Not to hijack but what about a DA hub? What spoke count would you use on the front?
I ask because I'm looking to compliment my 32h powertap hub, open pro.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,493
Posted By sigg.switz

^ Better. You can find killer deals on...

^ Better.

You can find killer deals on rival. If you already have wheels on hand, I would suggest building it up from parts.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

ok ok I'll drink.

ok ok I'll drink.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

I can see there is no changing your mind.

I can see there is no changing your mind.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

And you can buy the Anarchists Cookbook on...

And you can buy the Anarchists Cookbook on Amazon.com. Doesn't make it mainstream.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

Right because all the goths and punks are so...

Right because all the goths and punks are so accepted into mainstream society. Prevalent? Yes. Mainstream? No.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

I think they still are. I would say that Jazz...

I think they still are.
I would say that Jazz now has mainstream acceptance.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 12:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

Just because the population participating in a...

Just because the population participating in a subculture consists of a drastic minority, doesn't necessarily mean that the mainstream doesn't know about it.

Consider anarchists, goth, and punk. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

Here is the bottom bracket. "XX - WNW 2009" I...

Here is the bottom bracket. "XX - WNW 2009" I remember the tour down under bike had FSU 2009 on the bottom bracket and lance said it was a personal message for him. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

Sorry I thought this was mainstream knowledge,...

Sorry I thought this was mainstream knowledge, maybe more so to those who were teenagers in the 90s.

Also, Lance is from Austin with a very prevalent hipster/music subculture. I would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,919
Posted By sigg.switz

Lance's bike "Straight edge"?

My apologies if this has been hashed out already.
Is this lance's version of "straight edge"? As in now I'm clean... (The XX on the rear triangle, also seen on the bottom bracket.)...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,733
Posted By sigg.switz

I just got some of that fizik tape in black w/...

I just got some of that fizik tape in black w/ blue trim. I figured it would be more subtle than that, but if it looks like that I'll be getting another role of black microtex and replacing it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By sigg.switz

As they say - pics or it didn't happen.

As they say - pics or it didn't happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,303
Posted By sigg.switz

I have the ergosums, and these are definitely not...

I have the ergosums, and these are definitely not like other anatomic bars. Still a natural round bend in the drops. I have small hands and I find them to be much more comfortable than other...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,204
Posted By sigg.switz

Picking up mine tonight...

Picking up mine tonight...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By sigg.switz

At very least 238...

At very least 238...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,986
Posted By sigg.switz

I actually have a digital scale built into my...

I actually have a digital scale built into my shoulder. That being said it is 17 lbs from a bathroom scale. I don't care enough about the weight to get a scale, just wondering where the extra grams...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,986
Posted By sigg.switz

If tubes and tires really add that much, then I...

If tubes and tires really add that much, then I suppose that is where my extra pudge is.
After I trim steerer tube and seat post, replace the Rival Crank that should take off a little flub -...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 07:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,986
Posted By sigg.switz

Rival cranks, my one beef with the rival grouppo...

Rival cranks, my one beef with the rival grouppo - I'm not complaining, cheap as can be. I'll be replacing them soon. Thinking Easton EC90 or just a RED crank. Savings of ~100-150 g
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 07:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,986
Posted By sigg.switz

That is a complete list.... Seat collar,...

That is a complete list....
Seat collar, hanger, headset bearings, were included on frame weight. I still feel like 1000+ grams for a few non-descript pieces is a lot to be un-accounted for.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 07:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,986
Posted By sigg.switz

Pedals are included @ 317g ultegra pedals, I did...

Pedals are included @ 317g ultegra pedals, I did forget to list them though, and the bike is sans tape right now

I did omit rim tape, tubes, and tires.

Arn't cables and housing included in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 07:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,986
Posted By sigg.switz

Questionable Weights?

So I just built up my new s-works sl2.
Looking at published weights of components, frame and a very lenient 1800g wheelset, in total it still registers at 6586g ~ 14.5lbs.

This is what I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-09, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By sigg.switz

Still waiting to cut the steerer so I can load...

Still waiting to cut the steerer so I can load the headset bearings properly.

Got it on the trainer though to make sure the shifting was working well, and in terms of tuning it up, way easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By sigg.switz

Bike build complete (sort of)

Just need to cut the steerer and I'm all set...
Bike is actually for someone else, but I'm happy with the build I put together for him.

Sorry about the quality, taken with an iPhone.

And FWIW...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 11:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,183
Posted By sigg.switz

You didn't answer his question. If you don't do...

You didn't answer his question. If you don't do tri's or TT's then you have no business getting on the Equinox.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,438
Posted By sigg.switz

I have definitely started to eat Chipotle...

I have definitely started to eat Chipotle burritos on a regular basis - but I think that is just because they are so good, and I can see them made right in front of me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,126
Posted By sigg.switz

Rogue - Hazelnut Brown in the off-season. ...

Rogue - Hazelnut Brown in the off-season.

Rogue - Hazelnut Brown in season.

Bud and miller light when I'm on a diet.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 50,800
Posted By sigg.switz

I think the OP is worried about pitching a tent...

I think the OP is worried about pitching a tent...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

Depends what Boonen is bringing to the...

Depends what Boonen is bringing to the party...Perhaps a little snow in July?

But really, Mark Allen, Dave Scott, Normann, McCormack while certainly not as big a name as boonen, I bet you would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

I'll admit, I got frazzled by his comments, but...

I'll admit, I got frazzled by his comments, but it the end I think he has something there, and I'll admit it took me a while to see what he was actually trying to say

...Finishing a triathlon does...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

With that, time to hop on the bike and enjoy this...

With that, time to hop on the bike and enjoy this great weather. Sigg out.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

All in good jest.

All in good jest.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

I do do triathlons, you've outed me! :) And I...

I do do triathlons, you've outed me! :) And I absolutely agree that the "rec" types would have no business getting anywhere near a cat 5 race. The thing that drives us triathletes crazy is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 02:10 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

You are right, to FINISH the sprint you could do...

You are right, to FINISH the sprint you could do the breast stroke, cruise the bike and walk the run, no fitness needed, my grandmother could do it.

But if you wanted to be anywhere competitive...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

I would say that most of your posts up until now...

I would say that most of your posts up until now have been condescending, whether you intended to or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

And I wouldn't say someone is an elite athlete...

And I wouldn't say someone is an elite athlete because they are a cyclist.

I find it interesting that you are putting yourself in a higher "category" than triathletes, considering you are a "bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,155
Posted By sigg.switz

+1 I'm sure if you took "RECREATIONAL" cyclist...

+1 I'm sure if you took "RECREATIONAL" cyclist and put them in a CAT 5 race, they wouldn't have a chance either.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,288
Posted By sigg.switz

Great review, can't wait to get my SL2...

Great review, can't wait to get my SL2...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

Yup - talked to my guy, no dice on the module... ...

Yup - talked to my guy, no dice on the module...
I was told no problem to get the Saxo Bank frame - we'll see though...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

Module comes with BB30 and s-works crankset......

Module comes with BB30 and s-works crankset... The frameset comes with standard BB and no crankset..

EDIT: umd Beat me to it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

Hmm...Interesting...I'll be talking to my...

Hmm...Interesting...I'll be talking to my specialized guy tomorrow and find out what I can actually get...I'd like to get the module if at all possible..
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

Think I've decided on the Team Saxo scheme,...

Think I've decided on the Team Saxo scheme, looked at some "real life" photos and it looks great, the blue doesn't stand out as much as I originally thought.

Question, is it only available as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

I have to say I like the idea of the Team Saxo,...

I have to say I like the idea of the Team Saxo, due to it be relatively new and not so widespread. Same goes for the raw...

Outside of the forum, everyone is telling me to go with the Saxo...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

Haha - notice I didn't even consider the gold as...

Haha - notice I didn't even consider the gold as an option
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 08:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

This hasn't made it easier haha...The saxo colors...

This hasn't made it easier haha...The saxo colors would win immediately if not for the blue.
Still really like the Raw KL though, Decisions decisions...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,481
Posted By sigg.switz

I'm leaning towards that as well...Does the blue...

I'm leaning towards that as well...Does the blue accent on the Team Saxo scheme ruin it?
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