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Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,104
Posted By roadraccer

Aftermarket, Gray Market, Copies - Shimano SPD-SL Cleats

Has anyone purchased any (E-Bay) Made in China - Shimano aftermarket gray market copies of the SPD-SL cleats. If so how are these compared with the genuine Shimano SPD-SL cleats. The Shimano cleats...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-13, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,359
Posted By roadraccer

Sad to hear that Serotta has faded away,...

Sad to hear that Serotta has faded away, hopefully the new company don't price themselves out of the market.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,282
Posted By roadraccer

Thanks for the links!

Thanks for the links!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-13, 06:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,282
Posted By roadraccer

Do you have the link to that thread? I would like...

Do you have the link to that thread? I would like to know a little bit about these bikes. They like absolutely gorgeous.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,282
Posted By roadraccer

Falco Bikes, Is this a New Titanium Builder???

I was surfing this morning and came across a new titanium bike builder, or new to me. Although I haven't paid much attention to the titanium bikes built out of China this one caught my eyes. The last...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By roadraccer

Shimano DA-7900 vs DA-9000

Let the debate begin, 10-spd vs 11-spd, just how much refine is the new group set? Anyone have both that can tell the us the actual difference in details and break down of each group?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-13, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,380
Posted By roadraccer

I'm using the Mavic Ksyriums.

I'm using the Mavic Ksyriums.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 08:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,380
Posted By roadraccer

Yes the DA-7800 shifts very nice & smooth, but my...

Yes the DA-7800 shifts very nice & smooth, but my understanding is that the DA-7900 has a shorter throw on the shift meaning closer ratio, just like a short throw shifter in a car and overall lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,380
Posted By roadraccer

Right now I'm riding on the DA-7800, I wanted to...

Right now I'm riding on the DA-7800, I wanted to upgrade to the DA-7900 for a while but waited for the price to come down as the DA-9000 came out. I heard that with the DA-9000 11 spds they might not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,380
Posted By roadraccer

Looking for a Good Price on Complete Dura-Ace 7900 Groupset, Any Leads?

I know I'm late, but I didn't want to order one before I got my tax refund in hand. Does anyone have any leads on a great price aside from e-bay on a 7900 Dura-Ace groupset?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,838
Posted By roadraccer

I went from Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL to Speedplay...

I went from Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL to Speedplay Stainless Zero's cause a couple of friends got into the Speedplay cult. I had them for a couple months and couldn't wait to get back into a set of...
Forum: Northern California
03-20-13, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By roadraccer

Thanks guys for the great input. It's looks like...

Thanks guys for the great input. It's looks like Saturday will be a cool winding day there. Don't know how that would be with all that wind. I'm still trying to decide as this is my opportunity as it...
Forum: Northern California
03-17-13, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By roadraccer

Any locals on the forum that can give me some...

Any locals on the forum that can give me some input?
Forum: Northern California
03-17-13, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By roadraccer

Looking for Feedback Advice in Riding Monterey / Pacific Grove / Carmel Area

I'll be up in Northern California for the week on business. This weekend I would finally take sometime as I would like to ride from Monterey to Pacific Grove through 17 mile drive into Carmel and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-13, 08:11 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 26,622
Posted By roadraccer

Why even put a limit on 10k. Have your friend...

Why even put a limit on 10k. Have your friend reach for the top and get one of these at 40k:


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293467
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,117
Posted By roadraccer

Show me some solid proof other than one person's...

Show me some solid proof other than one person's negative opinion on this product. We know in all product there are worshipers, so show me some solid proof why Purple Extreme is a bad product?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-12, 10:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,117
Posted By roadraccer

You took the quote out of the ROYAL PURPLE ad: ...

You took the quote out of the ROYAL PURPLE ad:

http://royalpurpleconsumer.com/product-categories/motorcycle/#!max-chain-chain-lubricant

I didn't read anything on this referring to Purple...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-12, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,719
Posted By roadraccer

The chain snapping, what does this have to do...

The chain snapping, what does this have to do with the Simple Green? Are you saying Simple Green dissolves metal?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,719
Posted By roadraccer

Facts, Opinions & Effects on Super Clean - Cleaner / Degreaser?

Has anyone used this stuff to clean your chain or to clean parts of your bike. Is the stuff safe on aluminum or would it burn or dull the finish. Anyone tried this? Let me know what the danger...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 932
Posted By roadraccer

With titanium there's no need to worry about the...

With titanium there's no need to worry about the small stuff like that.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 11:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,346
Posted By roadraccer

After being on ti why would you want to go to...

After being on ti why would you want to go to carbon? Hard to understand that!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 22,475
Posted By roadraccer

There was a discussion a while back on the...

There was a discussion a while back on the workmanship of the welds on some of the builders. If you want to see a comparisons on the weld workmanship you should take a look at thread #74 in this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 789
Posted By roadraccer

Why is this even posted on the ROAD forum, it...

Why is this even posted on the ROAD forum, it should be moved to the MTB forum!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,179
Posted By roadraccer

Thanks for the link I have seen that before. I...

Thanks for the link I have seen that before. I need a little more than 0.6 oz of paint. I was trying to get an actual code so I can get a quantity I need at the paint store. As far as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,179
Posted By roadraccer

They're clueless now with everything built...

They're clueless now with everything built overseas they've gone through a revamped.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,179
Posted By roadraccer

Need Help With a Color Code For Cannondale Patriot Blue

I searched the forums, combed through the internet completely the last few weeks and I'm having no luck. I'm looking for the actual color code for the Patriot Blue the was in Cannondale's line up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 10:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,846
Posted By roadraccer

What kind of stupid question is this? That's just...

What kind of stupid question is this? That's just like asking if Trek builds bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-12, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By roadraccer

Road Bar Tape Wrapping Procedures?

Just wondering if any of you guys wrap your tape from the top down to the end of the bars like the old days? I know back in the old days they wrapped the tapes from the top down to the end of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-12, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,653
Posted By roadraccer

Probably cause their expensive and maybe out of...

Probably cause their expensive and maybe out of his reach.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 10:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,773
Posted By roadraccer

I doubt it very much if they'll use carbon tubes...

I doubt it very much if they'll use carbon tubes in a fuel car. First of all carbon would be way too brittle, Top Fuel cars have some much flex to plant the tires when they launch that carbon tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,773
Posted By roadraccer

Formula 1 Cars & Indy Cars is a tub design...

Formula 1 Cars & Indy Cars is a tub design configuration not a tube design like the dragsters & funny cars.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By roadraccer

No need to dup another thread! ...

No need to dup another thread!

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/794099-which-bike-would-you-choose
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By roadraccer

I would look towards the Cannondale line also!

I would look towards the Cannondale line also!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,046
Posted By roadraccer

With that said, how many builders out there can...

With that said, how many builders out there can produce their own forks that would match their frames? There is not much builders that can provide their own forks along with their frames that I know...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,046
Posted By roadraccer

Titanium Road Bike Frame Builders?

Lately a lot has been talked about when titanium is mentioned on Lynskey frames. Has Serotta, Seven, or Moots dropped off or even in consideration these days when we're talk about titanium? Aside...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,516
Posted By roadraccer

I'd take a ti anyday in a hearbeat!

I'd take a ti anyday in a hearbeat!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 29,464
Posted By roadraccer

My preference is a zero slope on the top tube....

My preference is a zero slope on the top tube. I'm not a fan of slope tubes at all. Slope tube resemble too much like the female bikes from the past. Looks like they're made more for females:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,515
Posted By roadraccer

If your knowledge isn't much on bikes then don't...

If your knowledge isn't much on bikes then don't but one from them as they're pretty much a department store with employees that know very little about bikes. All they really know how to do is to...
Forum: Northern California
09-24-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By roadraccer

My ride will be next weekend. I plan on going...

My ride will be next weekend. I plan on going from Crissy Field over the Gate and into Tiburon. On the way back I would like to go back over the bridge if it's not that hard of a steep climb, and if...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By roadraccer

Sounds like the East Road may be more of a...

Sounds like the East Road may be more of a tougher climb up to the bridge correct?
Forum: Northern California
09-10-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By roadraccer

What's the easier route going up to the bridge on...

What's the easier route going up to the bridge on the way back, East Road or Alexander Avenue?
Forum: Northern California
09-10-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By roadraccer

Need Feedback Biking Across the Golden Gate Bridge From San Francisco to Sausalito?

I'm going to be in the San Francisco at the end of this month. I heard the ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito is awesome, is that true? Can someone suggest an easy route to take after...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,214
Posted By roadraccer

I have heard of Ed Litton which is supposed to be...

I have heard of Ed Litton which is supposed to be pretty good:
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Ed_Litton.htm

I really don't know how much you love your bike, but if it was me I would start...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,214
Posted By roadraccer

Did anyone see it happen that can help you, as...

Did anyone see it happen that can help you, as this is a hit-n-run which you could press charges for bodily injuries if you are hurt and property damages also.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,214
Posted By roadraccer

Did the baster at least stop after hitting you....

Did the baster at least stop after hitting you. Can you get the SOB to at least pay for the damages or is this a hit-n-run?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,647
Posted By roadraccer

If you want something durable and maintenance...

If you want something durable and maintenance free why not go with titanium as it never rust, or if you get a scratch it could always buff out and always looks great. Get either one of these:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,258
Posted By roadraccer

Hey, does this brand "Fastrax" have a website? I...

Hey, does this brand "Fastrax" have a website? I have never heard of this brand.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,528
Posted By roadraccer

Palomar01 No hard feelings, I'm glad someone...

Palomar01

No hard feelings, I'm glad someone was able to prove a point about having pay more dollars than just for the American labor. Some of us do want the high-end frames. By all means it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,528
Posted By roadraccer

Palomar01 Asian Made ...

Palomar01

Asian Made

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hJNJTxmPCSU/Te54lsBVRrI/AAAAAAAABZk/_VcgMlYQcaM/s800/Motobecane%252520Le%252520Champ%2525208-28-2010%252520023.jpg


These two...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,528
Posted By roadraccer

I agree, the frames from Asia are the best bang...

I agree, the frames from Asia are the best bang for the buck, but if you want excellent workmanship quality it's hard to beat the fit & finish on high-end on builders. Take a close look at the welds...
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