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Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-13, 05:44 AM
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Posted By slynkie

That looks great! I love the fulcrum zeros, and...

That looks great! I love the fulcrum zeros, and props for the G+D bottle :D


:beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Bill, due respect but your link was in reply to...

Bill, due respect but your link was in reply to my post, so I wasn't basing anything on it. I think I'm being misinterpreted anyway, so...

I stand by my original statement. If you're trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 10:31 AM
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Posted By slynkie

It's the conventional wisdom around here, so I'm...

It's the conventional wisdom around here, so I'm not gonna spend time googling for you. I don't know if Cannondale's CAAD 10 instructions say anything about loctite, but if you spend a few minutes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 10:06 AM
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Posted By slynkie

Well ok it doesn't need loctite, just like you...

Well ok it doesn't need loctite, just like you don't really need to properly torque bolts.

If you don't follow instructions, then yea I wouldn't expect your bearings to be quiet OR last long.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 07:42 AM
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Posted By slynkie

If ALL they did was add grease to fix creaking,...

If ALL they did was add grease to fix creaking, they did it wrong. Needs loctite.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-13, 12:43 PM
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Posted By slynkie

"spontaneous failure" isn't a diagnosis....

"spontaneous failure" isn't a diagnosis. Spontaneous failure of what, exactly? Nerull's guess is a good one (shattered ball bearing), but you should have the shop open up the seals to check it out....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-13, 09:19 AM
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Posted By slynkie

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 09:57 AM
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Posted By slynkie

nice! what cages are those?

nice! what cages are those?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-13, 09:06 AM
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Posted By slynkie

There's no reason a CAAD10 should feel like a...

There's no reason a CAAD10 should feel like a slug to the extent you seem to mean, any more than any other frame really. All the corrosion and rust you mention is probably the culprit - if you could...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-13, 01:47 PM
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Posted By slynkie

Cable housing rubbing? :O gorgeous!

Cable housing rubbing?


:O gorgeous!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Do you hear it even when not pedaling? It sounds...

Do you hear it even when not pedaling? It sounds too rapid to be the BB anyway, just checking. Some common places for odd noises are - BB, pedals, saddle clamp, bottle cages..
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

^ you won't be disappointed. Post pics when you...

^ you won't be disappointed. Post pics when you put 'em on!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

yes

yes
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 05:20 PM
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Posted By slynkie

Depends on your priorities. You can certainly...

Depends on your priorities. You can certainly have a lot of fun, race well, and even win, on the stock wheels of any bike. On the other hand, of course deep rim wheels have their place. I wouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

(trying to be unbiased...) assuming USD, the...

(trying to be unbiased...)

assuming USD, the MSRP on the CAAD is $830 less than the Felt so it sounds like you'd be getting a great deal on the latter. Have you raced before (tri or road) at all?...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-12, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

yea but a bit lighter/whiter than, say, the brake...

yea but a bit lighter/whiter than, say, the brake track.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-12, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

I don't have many, yet; sorry if I've posted this...

I don't have many, yet; sorry if I've posted this one already -
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FPNu8Q2Deqk/T14u9mQQcXI/AAAAAAAADfU/YH1u5m-M1sI/s800/P1040084.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-12, 07:30 PM
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Posted By slynkie

I swear she climbs like a mountain goat. :D ...

I swear she climbs like a mountain goat. :D

241686
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-12, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Saddle positioning should not be based on stem...

Saddle positioning should not be based on stem length/reach to cockpit..
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

I could swear there was a beautiful all-red...

I could swear there was a beautiful all-red option for 2012. Maybe it's frameset only, or maybe I'm thinking of 2011...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

well, I got my 2012 CAAD10 in October 2011, and I...

well, I got my 2012 CAAD10 in October 2011, and I think it was one of the first few shipments my LBS got. Maybe available to order in September?..
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

^ lol, love the (mostly) matching sports drinks....

^ lol, love the (mostly) matching sports drinks. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

No argument here. If my original reply came off...

No argument here. If my original reply came off as...whatever Rutnick thought I was...I apologize, as that wasn't my intention. The HED and the Vitesse are pretty similar wheelsets, so I was just...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

:rolleyes:...

:rolleyes:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

If you've already got a set of Ardennes, I...

If you've already got a set of Ardennes, I wouldn't suggest going for the Vitesse, unless you're just trying to be sponsor-correct (and IMO, you've no obligation to be sponsor-correct if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

in other news, I finally got to race my CAAD...

in other news, I finally got to race my CAAD today. it won me a $25 prime :P :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

looks sweet! though I admit I was hoping to be...

looks sweet! though I admit I was hoping to be the first to post a CAAD10 with the new Vitesse; my fault for waiting 3 days to mount them ;)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

My new set just arrived today -...

My new set just arrived today - http://www.boydcycling.com/vitesse-alloy-clincher/
I got the 20/24 model but they offer 24/28 as well. Obviously I can't give a ride report yet, but the reports for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

10% off on a 2012 is pretty decent to begin with,...

10% off on a 2012 is pretty decent to begin with, if you don't have any club/team/friend associations. keep in mind you (presumably) want to have a continuing relationship with the LBS, as well....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

the adapter's inside the BB to take up the...

the adapter's inside the BB to take up the difference between the normal sized tiagra spindle and the BB30.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

White CAAD + white Soul wheels seems to = WIN

White CAAD + white Soul wheels seems to = WIN
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-12, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Lookin' good, I really dig that color frame! What...

Lookin' good, I really dig that color frame! What wheels are those, campy?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-12, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

wow, lucky! I've bought 2 pair over the years...

wow, lucky! I've bought 2 pair over the years from them (including one maybe 4 months ago) and always got the stock pads included. I've been happy with the stock pads for alloy rims anyway, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

you may find the price a pleasant surprise - ...

you may find the price a pleasant surprise -
http://www.planet-x-usa.com/pCNC%20ULTRALIGHT%20BRAKES/CNC-Ultralight-Brakes.aspx
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

you know one's a 54 and the other a 56, right?...

you know one's a 54 and the other a 56, right? both seem to be pretty good deals, buy the one that fits you. keep in mind you may not get warranty service?..
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

Yep! Bino sold me my first cannondale (a Six13) :D

Yep! Bino sold me my first cannondale (a Six13) :D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Danny's is indeed the closest shop to me, but no...

Danny's is indeed the closest shop to me, but no - I got it from Piermont, across the river. Their ebay selling program is awesome!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

I'll post an update after my visit to the shop...

I'll post an update after my visit to the shop later today, in this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/796809-CAAD10-rear-dropout-spacing-...-weird).

Unfortunately I did NOT notice...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-12, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

I'm the original/only owner. Bike (CAAD10 4) was...

I'm the original/only owner. Bike (CAAD10 4) was bought in November, via a legitimate and well known local Cannondale dealer. I'm bringing it in to them today, I'm sure they'll take care of me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Thanks all! the Cult rocks :thumb:

Thanks all!

the Cult rocks :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

Thanks for the links 2ndGen...so either...

Thanks for the links 2ndGen...so either something's very wrong or I'm crazy (btw I used digital calipers AND a measuring tape to confirm). I've sent an email to my LBS and will call 'em tomorrow. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

I can't say with 100% certainty that's not what...

I can't say with 100% certainty that's not what happened, but I don't think it is. It's always been a bit awkward putting a wheel in this frame - I always line up the RD and chain on the smallest cog...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

Thanks - It measures 140mm now, "after", but...

Thanks - It measures 140mm now, "after", but there was no crash/impact that would have changed the spacing. It is what it's always been (on this particular frame). Road bike rear spacing is supposed...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

I have a favor to ask - could someone with a...

I have a favor to ask - could someone with a CAAD10 (preferably 2012, but I'd be curious about any year) measure the width of the rear dropout spacing?

Since I got my 10, I've noticed some...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

:D glad ya like it. unfortunately here in the...

:D glad ya like it. unfortunately here in the northeast, the road season doesn't start until March...but at least I can ride the hell outta it until it's time to pop it's race cherry.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

:lol: Vittoria open corsa evo SC. w/latex...

:lol:

Vittoria open corsa evo SC. w/latex tubes, they feel amazing (i'm sure they feel great w/butyl too).

i hear ya re: year-round summer. i've been dreaming of Santa Barbara for the last few...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

tires, i bought for the ride, not for the...

tires, i bought for the ride, not for the gumwall.
black tape, probably soon.
black saddle...nah. :)

you're lucky you missed last weekend's freaky weather..
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DS1-T5VL1Vc/TqM...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DS1-T5VL1Vc/TqMm4q8DvwI/AAAAAAAADF0/jEKRlx6zXR8/s640/P1030859.JPG

i swear, i wasn't just sitting here refreshing bikeforums waiting for another opportunity to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By slynkie

correct. haha, sure, I'll trade for a few...

correct.


haha, sure, I'll trade for a few miles...


...nevermind :P ;)


have fun, I hear it's beautiful riding down there! and, thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,338,732
Posted By slynkie

stuck @ home working today and inspired by K....

stuck @ home working today and inspired by K. Legaspi's post, I finally threw on the tubulars for a quick pic (still w/campy cassette) -
...
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