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Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-08, 11:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,900
Posted By DesFlurane

Go to the Assos website and check their sizing...

Go to the Assos website and check their sizing info.
They size by height.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-08, 11:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,738
Posted By DesFlurane

Well my ESs were not as flexy as the AC420 I had...

Well my ESs were not as flexy as the AC420 I had for a while.
I now ride Open Pros 32h and they feel about the same as the ESs.
I'm 210.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By DesFlurane

They are off their chain, $40 postage for a...

They are off their chain,
$40 postage for a Tshirt!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-07, 03:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,888
Posted By DesFlurane

Lifetime warranty, if you are the original owner...

Lifetime warranty, if you are the original owner also if you didn't cause the crack by crashing/dropping.
Contact your lbs where you bought it from.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-07, 04:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,221
Posted By DesFlurane

Incorrect. You are thinking of ergo. Wing...

Incorrect.
You are thinking of ergo.
Wing bars have a flat top.
I have the FSA K wings and love them to bits, but, if you race or a stronger rider forget it. Very flexy.
I personaly love mine...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-07, 03:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,124
Posted By DesFlurane

Now I can agree with this, my R3 is the only bike...

Now I can agree with this, my R3 is the only bike I can get comfy in the drops for an extended time.

DocRay, please don't reply to any of my posts your views are not wanted. In fact add me to your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-07, 03:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,124
Posted By DesFlurane

+100

+100
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By DesFlurane

Came from a 143 Toupe Gel and have found heaven...

Came from a 143 Toupe Gel and have found heaven :-)
I have a Composit and simply is the best saddle I've ever sat on.
I'm 200 if that matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,503
Posted By DesFlurane

Thank you for taking the time to answer my post...

Thank you for taking the time to answer my post :p
Don't forget your other recurring theme, the replaceable derailler hanger:rolleyes:
DocRay the legend lives on.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-07, 02:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,503
Posted By DesFlurane

I have a R3 and I haven't fallen in love with ...

I have a R3 and I haven't fallen in love with it.
That's the problem, although it does everything I ask of it I do not love it. It's a bit like something Swiss, perfect in every detail but no soul....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-07, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 835
Posted By DesFlurane

If he was juicing he might actually make the...

If he was juicing he might actually make the breaks stick more often.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-07, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,748
Posted By DesFlurane

Just to clarify, The R3 is going nowhere, just...

Just to clarify,
The R3 is going nowhere, just would like to get the Team SL for my commute ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-07, 03:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,748
Posted By DesFlurane

Grahny, How do you find the ride between the...

Grahny,
How do you find the ride between the soloist and the R3?
Thinking of getting the Al Soloist for my commute as the R3 is taking a bit of a pounding!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-07, 03:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By DesFlurane

I have some of these tires and they are super...

I have some of these tires and they are super wide.
27, I don't know but at least 25.
They give a super cushy ride and no punctures yet but it's early days.
I chose them as a replacement for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-07, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By DesFlurane

It's a free site and as such on a slow server.

It's a free site and as such on a slow server.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-07, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By DesFlurane

Unless you're a lightweight don't bother. Far...

Unless you're a lightweight don't bother.
Far too flexy.
Go Mavic Carbones.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-07, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,265
Posted By DesFlurane

These for races/fast group rides or for...

These for races/fast group rides or for everything?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-07, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
Posted By DesFlurane

Well done LowCel, Keep on asking the questions,...

Well done LowCel,
Keep on asking the questions, learning lots.
Could you ask next about repairing your tubbie after you've used Pitstop.
Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,361
Posted By DesFlurane

Have you ridden them yet? I'm about to pull the...

Have you ridden them yet?
I'm about to pull the plug on a pair, but I'm hearing stories of them being too flexy. Also you look about my weight ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-07, 03:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,854
Posted By DesFlurane

Would love to get a carbon, but with the steel...

Would love to get a carbon, but with the steel rails, but they are way too expensive.
I just cruise the bay looking for an unwanted/unloved one.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,854
Posted By DesFlurane

The chamois catching is interesting. When I'm...

The chamois catching is interesting.
When I'm tired I have the same problem even with my Strike, but only on some shorts, mainly my Bikeforums.net shorts! Seems that the spandex is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 09:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,854
Posted By DesFlurane

Really??? My Composit the next model up in the...

Really???
My Composit the next model up in the range, claimed 200g, actual 210g.
Your Evolution, claimed 230g, so how do you get 160g?
:rolleyes:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,475
Posted By DesFlurane

How's the rest of the picture? Maybe a link ;)

How's the rest of the picture?
Maybe a link ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,074
Posted By DesFlurane

Shimano have come out with Ultegra SL compact. ...

Shimano have come out with Ultegra SL compact.
I will be swapping my R700 for the SL, looks so sexy and slightly lighter as a bonus.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,475
Posted By DesFlurane

Is an avatar a reflection of peoples character? ...

Is an avatar a reflection of peoples character?
damocles 1 , difference in price is actually $200 not $400.
Did I say multiple bikes? Thought I did.
As for your 'point'
Why do you need your...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-07, 12:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,475
Posted By DesFlurane

damocles 1, You're correct, dumb if you are...

damocles 1,
You're correct, dumb if you are poor, but smart if you have the income to afford it.
I hate wires all over my bike.
The real question is if they were the same price would you choose...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 12:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By DesFlurane

Just take the batteries out, take to shop, buy...

Just take the batteries out, take to shop, buy replacements and reverse the process.
Worked for me ;-)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,475
Posted By DesFlurane

If you have more than one bike get the 2.4...

If you have more than one bike get the 2.4 otherwise save the money, get the SL.
Guess which one I have?
Good luck.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,819
Posted By DesFlurane

I didn't know that Zipp had a 32h rim! What...

I didn't know that Zipp had a 32h rim!
What model number is it? I need one for my 32h PT.
Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,119
Posted By DesFlurane

As any Slowtwitcher will tell you.... Your...

As any Slowtwitcher will tell you....
Your seat's too high.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-07, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,013
Posted By DesFlurane

To the OP, I had the same problem as you. Tried...

To the OP,
I had the same problem as you. Tried an Aliante, 6 months of reasonable relief, then the Toupe, better again but no cigar.
Then via an online auction, Selle SMP Composit came into my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-07, 12:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,898
Posted By DesFlurane

[QUOTE=Rocke]As a kid I was looking at the...

[QUOTE=Rocke]As a kid I was looking at the neighbors Carrera. The big guys were all talking about his carbs etc. I did not want to be left out so I asked him, “How much gas does it use?” (It was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By DesFlurane

Started unwrapped but as the rains came the tops...

Started unwrapped but as the rains came the tops were too slippery even with gloves so all wrapped now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,891
Posted By DesFlurane

6'2" 200lbs 36" waist and ride F1 Uno XL. Right...

6'2" 200lbs 36" waist and ride F1 Uno XL. Right on the edge for sizing, upper end that is.
The short leg thing put me off to start but the ride is so comfy I've moved my tan lines to accommodate.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-07, 04:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By DesFlurane

Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-07, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By DesFlurane

They say 23-25 on them but they are more like 25,...

They say 23-25 on them but they are more like 25, quite fat looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By DesFlurane

No help, but I just made the change to the Elite...

No help, but I just made the change to the Elite Roubaix Armadillo from the non folding All Condition.
Definitely a 'larger' tire, more 25 than 23. I can only just squeeze them through the brake...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-07, 02:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,641
Posted By DesFlurane

I'm 6'2" 36" waist and ride a XL Assos Uno. XXL...

I'm 6'2" 36" waist and ride a XL Assos Uno. XXL in a Santini Twist.
Coming from the Santini they felt too short but I have grown used to them.
And more importantly now rate them my best pair.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 12:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,419
Posted By DesFlurane

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-07, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,572
Posted By DesFlurane

I have a 32h OP with PT and basically you're...

I have a 32h OP with PT and basically you're screwed!
Wanted to get an aero rim for Ironman, but there doesn't seem to be a way to accomplish the 32 into a 24.
Radial on the NDS is a no go as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-07, 12:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,310
Posted By DesFlurane

Who's in charge of the coach athlete relationship...

Who's in charge of the coach athlete relationship here?
It is nice that he's going to let you try a new saddle!
Personally I'd find a new coach and shop, YM obviously does vary.
Oh yeah, lose the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,155
Posted By DesFlurane

Really ? Give it time to connect with others. ...

Really ?
Give it time to connect with others.
I've been seeding continuously for 3days 12hours, since I got the whole thing.
Still seeding.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-07, 05:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,155
Posted By DesFlurane

Thanks to the OP. Nice quality. Still seeding.

Thanks to the OP.
Nice quality.
Still seeding.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-07, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,767
Posted By DesFlurane

A point to note, when it's raining and you have...

A point to note, when it's raining and you have unwrapped tops, like I have, the tops are very slippery even with gloves.
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1662/picture006jb1.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-07, 12:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,155
Posted By DesFlurane

Never mind til morning, just seed 1:1 and...

Never mind til morning, just seed 1:1 and everyones happy. Thanks Sweep if you have :-)
That applies to all you hit and runners.
No seeds now :-(
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-07, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By DesFlurane

5 minutes here. HR is old skool, get a...

5 minutes here.
HR is old skool, get a powermeter, sell the children if you have too, just get one.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-07, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By DesFlurane

I have the Composit version. It has NO padding at...

I have the Composit version. It has NO padding at all and is the most comfy saddle I have sat on.
I changed from a 143 Toupe Gel.
The Toupe gave some minor discomfort to my taint but the SMP just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-07, 04:11 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 28,920
Posted By DesFlurane

Liked the Santini to start with, no tenting for...

Liked the Santini to start with, no tenting for me, although I do fill out the XXL size rather well, but the pad 'wore out' sort of lost its padding effect too quickly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,961
Posted By DesFlurane

OP already has a Cervelo P3. Go the Canondale,...

OP already has a Cervelo P3.
Go the Canondale, just for variety.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-07, 02:10 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 28,920
Posted By DesFlurane

Wash at 30c minimum spin. As I said needle and...

Wash at 30c minimum spin.
As I said needle and thread and the unravelling Assos was all good.
Would have returned them but I bought them on holiday in UK.
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