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Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By prankster

Thanks yall!

Thanks yall!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Dudemanppl, Nice clean bike. How do you...

Dudemanppl,

Nice clean bike. How do you like veloflex tires? I read that they have no puncture shield. Thinking of getting some for my training wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Washed the bike from the last several weeks of...

Washed the bike from the last several weeks of nasty weather.

http://i.imgur.com/vgLukzJ.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Playing guessing game isn't the way to go....

Playing guessing game isn't the way to go. Everybody is different. Go get a pro fit service. It is great even for avg. joe in the long run. You might have already spent more than a pro fit service...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

If you are thinking of doing the same thing,...

If you are thinking of doing the same thing, apply a thin layer of grease before you tape the sleeve. That grease acts as a "glue". Then apply generous amount of grease after you finish taping. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-14, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

I'm not a pro bike fitter but I had mine fitted....

I'm not a pro bike fitter but I had mine fitted. Saddle set back, height and tilt (crank length and cleat position as well) depend on your legs measurement. Saddle set back should not be used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Did the conversion with the same Praxis BB. You...

Did the conversion with the same Praxis BB. You need to make the BB sleeve holes lined up with the downtube and seat tube holes.

FWIW, I put 2 layer (max.) of teflon tape on each end of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Been a while. A shot from one of my races. ...

Been a while. A shot from one of my races.

http://i.imgur.com/W103t2m.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Ruh roh... That is a sensitive subject around...

Ruh roh... That is a sensitive subject around here.

I used to own a CAAD9. They ride relatively the same. Only pros could tell the difference. However, what I can tell you is that CAAD10 is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

I got my mint CAAD10 frame for $600 from ebay....

I got my mint CAAD10 frame for $600 from ebay. $640 with shipping. Be patient.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Finally, someone is in the same page. Anyway,...

Finally, someone is in the same page. Anyway, when people started blaming on maintenance, I just lost interest in the conversation. Oh well, my Praxis Works BB is still creak free after one race in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Chaser97. Sorry to hear that. I have a 54cm...

Chaser97. Sorry to hear that.

I have a 54cm frame. Aesthetically, it looks alright. If I have to be picky, I would like to ride a 52cm frame. Just because I like seeing more seat post.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Raced in the rain today. It poured like crazy....

Raced in the rain today. It poured like crazy. Had 5 feet visibility at some point. Zero creak from the Praxis Works BB.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Like Bikerjp said. Crankset isn't the issue. The...

Like Bikerjp said. Crankset isn't the issue. The BB design is the issue. I can understand why BB30 is so appealing to bike manufacturers apart from the arguable "stiffer" claim.

Some people use...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

True. While I don't dislike the Hollowgram...

True. While I don't dislike the Hollowgram cranks... They are freakin expensive. I got my 6800 crankset for $240.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-14, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Umm not really. It's not sagging. Followed...

Umm not really. It's not sagging. Followed shimano's manual + 1 link just in case if I need to change from 11-25 to 11-27 for hillier races.

If you were correct, then this PRO-mechanic had done...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

You don't need high pressure wash for water to...

You don't need high pressure wash for water to sip through those bearings and their "cover". They are not sealed. Also, dirt comes in between the face of the bearings and the covers make that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Can't comment on the Stages PM yet. I have yet...

Can't comment on the Stages PM yet. I have yet had a chance to ride it since I finished putting it together. A fellow teammate has been using the Stages PM for over a year. He has no complaint. These...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Updates: Ditched BB30 and Quarq crankset ...

Updates:
Ditched BB30 and Quarq crankset
Praxis works BB30 adapter
Ultegra 6800 crankset
Stages PM
Fizik stem

http://i.imgur.com/3xML8RY.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-14, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Work in progress. 367162

Work in progress.

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-14, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/201...

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Colbert-High-Five.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-14, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Last solo endurance ride before next weekend...

Last solo endurance ride before next weekend race. Equipment check as well.

http://i.imgur.com/GycL1wT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GDkKHfs.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Awesome training camp with the team. 3 days of...

Awesome training camp with the team. 3 days of climbing torture but still managed to snap a great scenery.

http://i.imgur.com/vVWFIJP.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

I changed my mind about swapping the spindle. I...

I changed my mind about swapping the spindle. I decided to wait until I get a 6800 ultegra crankset + Stages PM + Praxis Works BB30 adapter. I will install the GXP crankset to my CX bike (crankset...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

LordLivingston, you might want to check out BB30...

LordLivingston, you might want to check out BB30 to GXP adapter + GXP Crankset. I'm in the process of converting my Quarq BB30 to GXP spindle. My Quarq crankset came with removable crankarm, so this...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

The new Toupe doesn't have the plastic rail...

The new Toupe doesn't have the plastic rail anymore at the back. It is much cleaner. The S logo is embedded onto the synthetic leather. So you can't paint anything. The old model had red colored...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-13, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Yes I did. Had been wanting to do that for a...

Yes I did. Had been wanting to do that for a while. The recent di** move by spez kind of pushing me to do it. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Lol! Thanks!

Lol! Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Tuned and ready to go. All drill points are the...

Tuned and ready to go. All drill points are the same as CAAD10 Black Di2, except the chainstay. Mine is at the bottom.

Happy with its performance. Smooth. No chain rub when cross chaining. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Thanks! Yeah, I'm sticking to mavics as there is...

Thanks! Yeah, I'm sticking to mavics as there is no incentive for me to upgrade to full carbon wheelsets as they are only 200-300g lighter. I'm not gonna use tubulars as well unless i have my own...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Yeah. From sram red-force combo. Had a great deal...

Yeah. From sram red-force combo. Had a great deal on a brand new 6770 group I couldn't refuse. Finished with the assembly last night. Today's menu is tuning and bar-wrapping. It should be finished by...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

In progress. 354681 354682 354683

In progress.

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Few updates: Fizik seatpost Painted green...

Few updates:
Fizik seatpost
Painted green shifters
Garmin black case
Williams bottle cages

http://i.imgur.com/qz4WAyh.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Took my bike to OKC for business trip. Had a...

Took my bike to OKC for business trip. Had a chance to ride the local route. There were more hills than I thought.

I know, I know. It is a non-drive side picture.

http://i.imgur.com/HdO9ifm.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321177952968?ru=http%3A%2F...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321177952968?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D321177952968%26_rdc%3D1

Seller ended the auction.

There are different...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Not sure if you were asking for the decals or the...

Not sure if you were asking for the decals or the frame. Anyway, Seymour answered the frame part. As for the decals, stock Cosmic Carbone SL comes with white decals.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Cosmic black decals ...

Cosmic black decals

http://i.imgur.com/7EzEGEml.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/ivKgvRMl.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Sunday recovery ride with gf (real). ...

Sunday recovery ride with gf (real).

http://i.imgur.com/CICuJD5.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Man, that gumwall tires made your CAAD10 like it...

Man, that gumwall tires made your CAAD10 like it was made for spring classics. Nice one!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-13, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

If you owned a power meter and don't use it in a...

If you owned a power meter and don't use it in a race, you are missing the purpose of owning one. Especially in tri races where staying in appropriate power zone will allow fresher legs to close the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Any reason why you thought quarq isnt good...

Any reason why you thought quarq isnt good enough? Imo, quarq PMs are some of the most affordable ones in the market. Easy maintenance, etc. Powertaps lower their price but you gotta include the cost...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

New SRAM Red black chainrings. Waxed and cleaned....

New SRAM Red black chainrings. Waxed and cleaned. Except the chain... :)

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

You may need a longer cage ...

You may need a longer cage

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087BJZZA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=heaprcom05-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creativeASIN=B0087BJZZA

and a new chain.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

What he probably meant was bearing cover. You can...

What he probably meant was bearing cover. You can have zero spacer underneath the stem but bearing cover is a must. To get the look of slammed stem, buy a thin bearing cover like slamthatstem.com. Or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

From the pictures, they looked good. Unless my...

From the pictures, they looked good. Unless my eyes deceived me. Even if they aren't, $25 chainrings for spare isn't too bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

I got a set of used SRAM Red Black chainrings in...

I got a set of used SRAM Red Black chainrings in good condition from ebay for $25 shipped. Muahuahauhau! :ride:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Actually, the bar end is pretty flat. Maybe the...

Actually, the bar end is pretty flat. Maybe the camera angle made it looked that way. As for the chain rings, I'm gonna wait until they are worn out. I switched the frame from 2010 gray CAAD9. :) But...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Just cleaned her up. Applied wax on the frame. :)...

Just cleaned her up. Applied wax on the frame. :)

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

I used FSA BB30 tools for removal and...

I used FSA BB30 tools for removal and installation. Both for $20ish. You gotta buy a 6" bolt with 2 washers and a nut. At least 5/8" bolt. The bigger the better as long as it fits the installation...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,346,856
Posted By prankster

Just overhauled the BB bearings on my CAAD10. By...

Just overhauled the BB bearings on my CAAD10. By far, it was the most intricate/delicate bike project I've ever done. Even with FSA bb30 tools, I had to do it extra careful. Happy with the new steel...
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