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Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,110
Posted By rdl456

5'10 185 lbs. In Castelli I go 2XL bibs. XL is...

5'10 185 lbs. In Castelli I go 2XL bibs. XL is too tight and constricting. I don't care for the "snug standing" fit some guys swear by.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,230
Posted By rdl456

Very sorry to hear and see what happened Joao. I...

Very sorry to hear and see what happened Joao. I am very surprised that this person will not be punished.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By rdl456

Put on a Versus Aliante few weeks ago. Rode on it...

Put on a Versus Aliante few weeks ago. Rode on it once last weekend for only 25 miles wearing Sportful SaxoBank bibs. It's been too cold to ride again since then. It was firmer than my Bontrager...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,715
Posted By rdl456

Just got an Aliante Versus today. Waiting on a...

Just got an Aliante Versus today. Waiting on a Cyrano seatpost coming on Monday before I install it. Definitely firmer than my Bontrager inform R.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,976
Posted By rdl456

Have a look at those chamois. No way Hincapie and...

Have a look at those chamois. No way Hincapie and LG use the same cheap chamois. Wouldn't wear that junk if it was given to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,039
Posted By rdl456

Best Bib Shorts I own are Giordana, and Sportful...

Best Bib Shorts I own are Giordana, and Sportful (made by Castelli oddly enough). Worst Bib Shorts I own are some Castelli Ergo Tre, a Castelli Cervelo TDF bib I paid $70 for and a Mavic Espoir bib I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,715
Posted By rdl456

I guess you don't go to the movies very often....

I guess you don't go to the movies very often. Tron is at 68 million. Hardly a bomb and no...don't make the skinsuits.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-10, 09:19 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,002
Posted By rdl456

Mavic cycling clothing. I would LOVE to see the...

Mavic cycling clothing. I would LOVE to see the disfigured mutant humanoid that they designed their clothing line around. Wow. Never again.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,621
Posted By rdl456

Just a whole bunch of body mechanic stuff comes...

Just a whole bunch of body mechanic stuff comes into play with sliding that saddle forward. The saddle is going to get slightly higher as you slide it forward. The saddle is higher now so now your...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,621
Posted By rdl456

Like kimconyc said, 90mm stem and shorter reach...

Like kimconyc said, 90mm stem and shorter reach bars. Easton (75mm) and some of the Ritchey bars (72mm) have short reach designs. I know because I had the same issue. Shoulder pain decreased as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-10, 09:37 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,850
Posted By rdl456

I knew already that the narrow width saddles...

I knew already that the narrow width saddles @136mm and below weren't for me. That limited my choices. Looked at the low end Specialized, ProLogo and Bontrager saddles in a medium width with plenty...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,006
Posted By rdl456

Wheels. Just make sure that your actually...

Wheels. Just make sure that your actually upgrading. Those Alex are pretty heavy (guessing around 1800 to 1900 grams). Dig around the internet and you'll find some 1700 to 1600 gram wheels. Lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,350
Posted By rdl456

Oakley hooked up those 33 Chilean miners with...

Oakley hooked up those 33 Chilean miners with free shades. Not sure with model exactly, maybe Radar.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,002
Posted By rdl456

find people who ride at your pace and stick with...

find people who ride at your pace and stick with it. when your new to cycling like I was 6 months ago it can be a little like torture. I asked myself many times why am I punishing myself? My pace...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,923
Posted By rdl456

Brick and mortar dealers *****ed and moaned about...

Brick and mortar dealers *****ed and moaned about internet sales. Cervelo gave in. Time will tell if their goal at becoming the next Specialized, Trek will be successful in 2011. Guess the popularity...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,485
Posted By rdl456

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prod.php?p=05-252-...

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prod.php?p=05-252-100&k=97993
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,668
Posted By rdl456

Jump on it. The wheels on ANY bike for $1700 are...

Jump on it. The wheels on ANY bike for $1700 are not going to be anything that great.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,573
Posted By rdl456

Home alone so theres no one to assist with the...

Home alone so theres no one to assist with the measurements but from my best attempts, my arm length is 23 1/4 and sternum of 56 3/4. thats with CC's fit calculator measurement methods. I had quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,573
Posted By rdl456

Yeah, either bike is a great deal. The BMC comes...

Yeah, either bike is a great deal. The BMC comes with the Rival crank while the Ridley does not. Both steals for 1699. I don't think you'll find Rival in a bike shop at that price. In an LBS for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,573
Posted By rdl456

Go small. Im 5'10, 30"inseam, and I should have...

Go small. Im 5'10, 30"inseam, and I should have purchased a Small instead of a Medium. The 55cm TT of the Medium is just a tiny bit too long for me. Next spring if I replace the frame I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,689
Posted By rdl456

I thought the Tennessee clues where pretty...

I thought the Tennessee clues where pretty obvious. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-10, 07:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,022
Posted By rdl456

Please don't be tempted to do any track stands.:)

Please don't be tempted to do any track stands.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,135
Posted By rdl456

Castelli are pretty well known for their snugness...

Castelli are pretty well known for their snugness of the straps. I purchased a L as I figured it was my size, had to return it for an XL. Still a bit tight down yonder and I could use just a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-10, 07:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,507
Posted By rdl456

If the headset is installed then the hardest part...

If the headset is installed then the hardest part is already done for you. I tried the different homebrewed styles of installing the lower race and failed. Ended up having to go to the shop to have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,606
Posted By rdl456

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,734
Posted By rdl456

Polars last grasp at relevancy. The day they...

Polars last grasp at relevancy. The day they decided to go Bluetooth over ANT+ is the day they doomed themselves.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 12:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,172
Posted By rdl456

Jerseys I own in order of preference: Louis...

Jerseys I own in order of preference: Louis Garneau Lemmon, Santini, Pearl Izumi Quest, Primal Wear. The LG is my favorite by far. Probably grab a couple more colors in a few weeks. The Santini is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,732
Posted By rdl456

I can ride with or without it personally. CC sent...

I can ride with or without it personally. CC sent me six sample packets of DZnutz. Used them up and found it to be an improvement. Not much but it helps. I don't think it's worth the $ stores are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,072
Posted By rdl456

Nice bike! If there's any frames left next...

Nice bike! If there's any frames left next spring I might replace my Boreas with one like yours. The Med size is just a tiny bit long for my taste and will probably just drop down a size.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,274
Posted By rdl456

My Ridley Boreas has it too. Sleep at ease. I...

My Ridley Boreas has it too. Sleep at ease. I guess it could be a WTF moment when first seeing it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-10, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 805
Posted By rdl456

I will probably upgrade my RoL Volants next year...

I will probably upgrade my RoL Volants next year myself. At 188lbs the 20 spoke front just flexes a bit too much. Looking at Mavic Ksyrium Elites at around $650, Reynolds Solitude, Easton EA70 or...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,132
Posted By rdl456

I know what your thinking. " I can save money...

I know what your thinking. " I can save money buying used" " I can save money if I buy online" "I can put it together myself". Your going to need that bike shop come delivery time. It is in your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,132
Posted By rdl456

Get the best bike you can afford and ride it. Go...

Get the best bike you can afford and ride it. Go to a bike shop and test ride something in your size. Since you don't really know what your looking for (17 bikes) you shouldn't be buying bicycles...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,788
Posted By rdl456

+1 I know people cringe these days when...

+1 I know people cringe these days when "Bontrager" is mentioned but this seat really did the trick for me. Not an upholstered 2x4 like some of these others posted. Not exactly a Cadillac either...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,600
Posted By rdl456

Of course not listed are the Apple Core gruppo,...

Of course not listed are the Apple Core gruppo, Apple helmet/holographic visor, needed to make the system work. All with proprietary connectors of course. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 421
Posted By rdl456

+1 for the Cervelo S1. Specialized should be...

+1 for the Cervelo S1. Specialized should be ashamed for selling that bike at $2200. Ugly colors (or lack thereof), and overpriced for what your getting.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,060
Posted By rdl456

I was interested on the Z5 at the beginning of...

I was interested on the Z5 at the beginning of the year. nice bike. Probably start with the wheelset. You could probably shave a pound off there but it will cost you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By rdl456

Ahhh, the power of the internet. : )

Ahhh, the power of the internet. : )
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By rdl456

I got hit for $32 customs/ups bill for ordering a...

I got hit for $32 customs/ups bill for ordering a $1600 Scott from a Canadian bike shop. It was the wrong model year so I sent it back. Cost me $140 to ship it back. The seller "mistakenly" sent me...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-10, 04:55 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,222
Posted By rdl456

I know how you feel. My first rides were...

I know how you feel. My first rides were bothersome with the sweat dripping down my face/sunglasses. I purchased an Assos headband over a month ago and never had the problem again. Stuff a clean...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,724
Posted By rdl456

I like bibs but the differences between brand...

I like bibs but the differences between brand sizing is so annoying. In particular the strap length. Some have a casual fit while others have a tight fit meant for the riding position. I'm still...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,446
Posted By rdl456

I get the Prime and bars @ GNC. Haven't used the...

I get the Prime and bars @ GNC. Haven't used the Prime lately. My brother said it increased his heart rate dramatically every time he used it before rides. He quit drinking it. I didn't have a HR...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 671
Posted By rdl456

Don't buy those Old Spice branded razors unless...

Don't buy those Old Spice branded razors unless you want to die a horrible painful death due to nicks and cuts. Just take my word for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,858
Posted By rdl456

Yes, very nice bike. I probably would have gone...

Yes, very nice bike. I probably would have gone with that frame had I not bought a Boreas from Excel. I actually considered buying it as my Boreas is a Medium and a Small would be a slightly better...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,443
Posted By rdl456

The Fulcrum 7's are on closeout at CC. Maybe they...

The Fulcrum 7's are on closeout at CC. Maybe they know something we don't.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,846
Posted By rdl456

WOW is right. If you like the jersey just buy it...

WOW is right. If you like the jersey just buy it and wear it. I think they look great and would never turn my nose up at someone who wears those type of jerseys. I might even throw em a compliment....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-10, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,640
Posted By rdl456

Looks like you got them below the tan line too....

Looks like you got them below the tan line too. Detergent you used perhaps?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 03:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,812
Posted By rdl456

Yeah, that Jamis is about 7 pounds less. Thats a...

Yeah, that Jamis is about 7 pounds less. Thats a HUGE difference. Those are all good bikes and will all be an upgrade to what you presently have. Maybe you can sell the Fuji and add those funds to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,118
Posted By rdl456

I've used alot of online shops. Excel,...

I've used alot of online shops. Excel, Competitive Cyclist, Universal Cycles, BikeBling, Performance, Nashbar, PricePoint Ebay, and a couple others. Nashbar shipping just outright stinks. I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,707
Posted By rdl456

I think its kinda like buying a generic house...

I think its kinda like buying a generic house brand product when you go shopping at the supermarket. Looks the same on the box, it's cheaper, but just doesn't have the same taste as the original. The...
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