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Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By lennon2600

Also, how does the sizing go for Cannondale...

Also, how does the sizing go for Cannondale bikes? If you typically ride a 54, would you then ride a 56 cannondale? or is it vice versa?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By lennon2600

Cannondale frameset pricing?

I've been looking to swap out my frameset for a Cannondale. I'm curious to know what the pricing for Caad8, Caad9, Six13, and System Six frames (preferrably framesets) are. Ballpark figures or msrps...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 08:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,343
Posted By lennon2600

If carbon seatposts don't do anything, why have...

If carbon seatposts don't do anything, why have them? They clearly do dampen vibrations, just like a quality carbon frame dampens vibrations more than a quality aluminum frame. These comparisons...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 20,128
Posted By lennon2600

I gotta say, that's quite a large piece of land...

I gotta say, that's quite a large piece of land you're (OP) shunning. Chances are you do own something made by the Chinese. They're not unskilled. Hell, nearly the entire fiber optic (the stuff that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,589
Posted By lennon2600

I'd ride for a minute of that was all I could fit...

I'd ride for a minute of that was all I could fit in. a love of cycling can get you somewhat obsessed
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 10:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,790
Posted By lennon2600

Wow, that is beautiful. Makes me want to take an...

Wow, that is beautiful. Makes me want to take an airbrush to my rig.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 07:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By lennon2600

Nashbar Carbon Seat Post? Any Good?

I'm looking to replace an aluminum post on a compact aluminum frame. Does anyone know how good the Nashbar Carbon Seat Post is and whether 45 bucks for it is a decent deal? Anything better for around...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By lennon2600

Comfy, compact, forgiving saddle for under $75??

I'm looking for a saddle, any manufacturer, really. I want comfort (so I can stop rearranging myself all the time and focus more on the ride, a saddle that's not bulky (no touring saddles, please),...
Forum: For Sale
09-27-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,650
Posted By lennon2600

I have an SDG Bel Air FX saddle and I-Beam post...

I have an SDG Bel Air FX saddle and I-Beam post combo to offer, and I'm looking for something similar, something compact, but maybe with a little more padding and a flatter contour at the rear.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,996
Posted By lennon2600

By the way, RoadWarrior here has it right. Of...

By the way, RoadWarrior here has it right. Of course, everyone loves a deal. but that's not what the shops are there for.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 02:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,996
Posted By lennon2600

No one in sales will "take care of you". It's...

No one in sales will "take care of you". It's business. They want the closest to msrp for profit, like anyone else would. They won't go down on good grace. You just have to be smart with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,618
Posted By lennon2600

The new selection is nice, and the paint and...

The new selection is nice, and the paint and decal schemes look good too, not worse than last year's, not better. Good. I suppose prices are the same, though choices seem to have expanded, and, at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-06, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By lennon2600

Where to buy online

Lookin' for a large selection of wheelsets and other various road components. No performancebike or nashbar. I know there's pricepoint.com, but what else is there? a place located on or near east...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,014
Posted By lennon2600

Frames are designed by designers, and then...

Frames are designed by designers, and then engineered by engineers. Those guys get paid, probably more than most in the biz. And I'm sure the Specialized design and engineering teams spend more time...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,014
Posted By lennon2600

BOOOO, I guess Specialized noticed their mistake...

BOOOO, I guess Specialized noticed their mistake on the Tarmac. Now the pro is 2200 and the expert is 1700. They're beautiful frames, but I don't know if I'd pay 2200 for a taiwanese frame, no...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-06, 08:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,977
Posted By lennon2600

Wow, all this is garbage, at least for the...

Wow, all this is garbage, at least for the majority of people that won't be giving pros a run for their money. Even so, you could. Talk to a physicist about this if you really want to know about drag...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 08:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,720
Posted By lennon2600

Trek might be everywhere, and I personally steer...

Trek might be everywhere, and I personally steer clear from them because of that fact (which is a stupid reason, but anyway), but they make good bikes. Even great bikes. Excellent bikes. The amount...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 08:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,720
Posted By lennon2600

Awesome. Awesome.

Awesome. Awesome.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,571
Posted By lennon2600

Triple's are going to become more and more...

Triple's are going to become more and more prevalent. If you want one, get one. If you don't, that's cool too. Doubles have been around since...well...a long time. Mountain bikes actually were the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 08:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,843
Posted By lennon2600

That Giant is hot. contrast between sidewalls and...

That Giant is hot. contrast between sidewalls and frame is great. Always love the compact look. I'm sure Flyte bikes are awesome bikes, but does that particular frame look oddly similar to a Tarmac...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 07:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,305
Posted By lennon2600

It was good, despite the now-apparently-minisule...

It was good, despite the now-apparently-minisule 15-20 miles I did. Bike feels better after fiddling with saddle positions for the last few rides. Good stuff. More and more miles are rolling by every...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-06, 09:21 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,802
Posted By lennon2600

Something that's handmade, beautiful, and hard to...

Something that's handmade, beautiful, and hard to find (for a new jerseyman)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-06, 10:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,910
Posted By lennon2600

Fuji is a Japanese brand with bikes made in...

Fuji is a Japanese brand with bikes made in Taiwan. Jamis has their headquarters in NJ and their bikes are also made in Taiwan.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,132
Posted By lennon2600

That's actually pretty funny what the fat cyclist...

That's actually pretty funny what the fat cyclist said. Only about 6,000 cyclist. Moron. There were something like 5 million bicycles sold in the US alone last year. You don't have to be an Am or a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,132
Posted By lennon2600

Uh.....this won't work. Because how many people...

Uh.....this won't work. Because how many people would watch a movie about Lance Armstrong? Maybe a documentary. I could somehow see them making a movie around the sport of cycling. Perhaps some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By lennon2600

nevermind, I found out a quick fix. Just took a...

nevermind, I found out a quick fix. Just took a wrench to the two identically-shaped "nuts" between the caliper and the hole of the frame. Dunno if that's the officially sanctioned remedy out there,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-06, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By lennon2600

single pivot rear brake adjustment

Recently got a new bike, and it's got a dual pivot front brake and a single pivot rear. I can have a great deal of clearance on the rear to prevent one pad on the caliper from rubbing the rim, or if...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,693
Posted By lennon2600

I guess I'm a rebel to all of this aero stuff. No...

I guess I'm a rebel to all of this aero stuff. No stuff in jersey, no saddle bag. My Camelbak H.A.W.G. typically has 40-50 ounces of gatorade/water. Carries everything. Feels good (I guess I'm used...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-19-06, 09:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,489
Posted By lennon2600

Unfortunately, it doesn't matter what we say...

Unfortunately, it doesn't matter what we say here. I'd like to think that cycling is drug-free, but it's not. Evidence suggests that Floyd doped up. If he gets off and he gets to keep the title, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,834
Posted By lennon2600

I was going to get an ocr3 for about 600 (out the...

I was going to get an ocr3 for about 600 (out the door), but I got a tiagra/105 equipped schwinn for 625, so I took that. But anyway, about the ocr3, I believe the whole ocr line (the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,189
Posted By lennon2600

This Fastback has been in my hands for about 3...

This Fastback has been in my hands for about 3 days. I love it. $600. '06. Can't go wrong

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 08:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,749
Posted By lennon2600

You mean like Lemond? (bought by Trek) Do...

You mean like Lemond? (bought by Trek) Do Bontrager's components suck because they were bought by Trek too? I've got a 2006 Fastback Sport, bought for a total of 625, tiagra/105, elita crank, etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-06, 08:41 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,937
Posted By lennon2600

I second that.

I second that.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,937
Posted By lennon2600

Maybe he wasn't homeless. Maybe just a low-paid...

Maybe he wasn't homeless. Maybe just a low-paid greeter for the bike shop. Yeah, nevermind, you're probably right.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 407
Posted By lennon2600

What would you pay for..?

A new 2005 Specialized Allez Sport Triple with a tag of $815?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By lennon2600

The 2007 Allez is shipping to dealers as I write...

The 2007 Allez is shipping to dealers as I write this, but strangely enough, the Allez Sport is gone, but the base Allez is available as either a triple or a double, and it's sora brifters, sora fd,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By lennon2600

son of a..... man, that was a pretty good deal,...

son of a..... man, that was a pretty good deal, too bad. Anyway, I won't be hoarding the link anymore. If you're looking for a women's reno, here.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By lennon2600

Name This Lemond! Year? Sex? Mens, Womens

What I know is it's a Lemond Reno. What year is it? Is it a mens bike or a women's specific? I'm a guy, and I'm looking to buy one that looks just like it. I don't want to buy a women's bike, and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By lennon2600

road shorts - tight/baggy/tween?

I don't feel like doing the lycra thing, and my mountain shorts don't seem to be fit for the aerodynamics of road riding. Anything in between? Or any bike shorts padded enough to present a somewhat...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By lennon2600

I'm just under 5'10" and around 150lbs, so I...

I'm just under 5'10" and around 150lbs, so I don't think anything will creaking and twisting unless I really let the bike have it on a climb or a sprint.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By lennon2600

What do you mean by split the difference? My...

What do you mean by split the difference? My budget will basically only allow $700-or-less bikes into the running.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By lennon2600

Schwinn Fastback, Fuji Newest?

I'm debating on whether I should go for an '06 fuji newest for around $600 (haven't haggled) or an '06 Schwinn Fastback 27 for $670(can't haggle). The Newest is a 2.0 with the sora and the tiagra in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,189
Posted By lennon2600

Is that an '07 etape for $630?

Is that an '07 etape for $630?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-06, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,189
Posted By lennon2600

I second that question about the diff between...

I second that question about the diff between roadie and tri bikes, other than what's seem to be aero contours.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 01:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,935
Posted By lennon2600

That's some amazing spelling for a drunk.

That's some amazing spelling for a drunk.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 01:26 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,935
Posted By lennon2600

I'm a mountain biker looking to start road biking...

I'm a mountain biker looking to start road biking (sometimes the 1/2 drive to the trails is just annoying - gotta find a home on Whistler someday), and I don't think I'll ever stop. There's something...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 08:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,841
Posted By lennon2600

The last one is 1000? That looks good. And the...

The last one is 1000? That looks good. And the one above is a 1500 and the one above the 1500 is a 1600. Is the 1200 gone? If so, and the 1500 retails for what the 1200 did, that's sweet. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 03:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,037
Posted By lennon2600

Ok, first, I have no problem with Cannondales,...

Ok, first, I have no problem with Cannondales, they're great bikes. I'm just saying they're not worlds ahead of anyone else, nor is anyone else much better or worse in the high end than all other...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,189
Posted By lennon2600

Does the 2007 Trek 1000 have a carbon seatpost...

Does the 2007 Trek 1000 have a carbon seatpost like the '06? and does it have the front 2200 derailleur like the '06 or did they at least put sora on the front? No info on the Trek website, let us...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,189
Posted By lennon2600

Yes, an F80 for 600 is a good deal, an F90 for...

Yes, an F80 for 600 is a good deal, an F90 for that much wouldn't be such a great deal, perhaps if that was the out-the-door price, maybe, but the F80, if you like it, go for it. You won't find a...
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