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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,758
Posted By goldfilm

Amazing advice, will definitely consider and pay...

Amazing advice, will definitely consider and pay close attention… and congrats on riding at 73!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,758
Posted By goldfilm

Thank you. I’ve seen very few bikes with carbon...

Thank you. I’ve seen very few bikes with carbon bars under 3K or even 4K. But I’ll ask about upgrade options… D-Fuse vs IsoSpeed vs FutureShock seem to be similar with their own pros and cons, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,758
Posted By goldfilm

New road bike considering back injury

I’m turning 50 this year and giving myself a gift of a new road bike. I’m recovering from a herniated disc and I’ll use the bike for 10-mile trips for now until I’m better, though I want a decent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,956
Posted By goldfilm

I’m recovering from a back injury, and the reason...

I’m recovering from a back injury, and the reason I want to upgrade the bike is because I’m using it much more than before, and cycling is more recommended than running with back issues (generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,956
Posted By goldfilm

Thanks for the tips. I’ve never did a...

Thanks for the tips. I’ve never did a professional fitting and I think I’ll put it in the budget — a Retul fit is ~ $200 where I live.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,956
Posted By goldfilm

What do you mean with “clean it and service it”…...

What do you mean with “clean it and service it”… full tune up, or just making sure everything works? I’m still riding it with no issues… I ask this because last service was ~ $200. Also is there any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,956
Posted By goldfilm

Thanks, agree I was terrible with the...

Thanks, agree I was terrible with the maintenance. For years I’ve been only using it once a week for a 10-min commute, so I thought it wasn’t a big deal to tune it up, though actually a few extra...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,956
Posted By goldfilm

Upgrading 2012 road bike vs. buying new

I own a 2012 Fuji Roubaix 1.0 (https://99spokes.com/bikes/fuji/2012/roubaix-1.0). I did a tune up in 2017. A new tune up is way overdue, but I’m considering an upgrade instead. Questions:

1. Would...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,144
Posted By goldfilm

Is the Mojito at $100 worthy compared against a...

Is the Mojito at $100 worthy compared against a $65-75 Rapido?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,144
Posted By goldfilm

Kask helmets: 50 vs Rapido vs Mojito

Found a few good prices online. The 50 (http://road.cc/content/review/25853-kask-k-50-helmet) and the Rapido (http://kask.it/product.php?cat=1&product=126) are at ~ $65 in Amazon. The Mojito...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,666
Posted By goldfilm

I'm also looking for a road bike getaway!...

I'm also looking for a road bike getaway! Especially if it's warm between December and February. I live in Cambridge, MA, and those months are tough.

I found the following article that may help:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By goldfilm

Recommendation for trunk bike rack

Any advice among these models or do you suggest others? I have a Ford Fiesta 2011 Hatchback.

Yakima Super Joe:...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,419,299
Posted By goldfilm

My new baby and first road bike! 277714 ...

My new baby and first road bike!

277714

Fuji Roubaix 105 Special Edition 2012

Main Frame / Altair 2 custom butted, 1 1/8” semi-integrated head tube Rear Triangle / Altair 2 custom butted...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By goldfilm

It took a while but I understand both the Sheldon...

It took a while but I understand both the Sheldon Brown and the Ritzel calculators :)

My Specs:
Shimano 105 11-25T cassette, 10 spd
FSA Vero Compact 34/50T crankset
700x23C tires

Thanks a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By goldfilm

Hahaha, I loved this one!

Hahaha, I loved this one!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By goldfilm

I'm asking how to add and you sent me to an...

I'm asking how to add and you sent me to an integral/derivative machine! :)

Thanks for the resource... Could you guide me through it or it will take so many hours that I rather just go out and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By goldfilm

Understanding Shimano STI shifters

I got my first road bike and it has 105 shifters. I was riding and reading to get familiarized with the basics of STI shifters. There are a few things I still can't quite understand:

- How can you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,124
Posted By goldfilm

Thanks for the tip! I ended up buying the 105...

Thanks for the tip! I ended up buying the 105 from Chain Reaction + a Diadora Sprinter 2. We'll see... Now I'm forced to use it for less commuting, more long distance endurance... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-12, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,124
Posted By goldfilm

So I don't see anybody crazy about the dual...

So I don't see anybody crazy about the dual pedals, they seem to be the logic option but people rather use MTB or Road...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,124
Posted By goldfilm

Thanks for all the advice. I'm now deciding...

Thanks for all the advice. I'm now deciding between the Shimano 105 and the 540.



I'll try w/sneakers, if I can't I'll just buy recessed shoes or carry another pair of shoes when commuting or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,124
Posted By goldfilm

What kind of pedals/shoes for road biking + commuting?

I got my first road bike and I also plan to use the bike for some quick commute every once in a while. I wonder if I should:

1) Buy road bike pedal with cycling shoes, prioritize road cycling, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,207,103
Posted By goldfilm

I got my first road bike on Sunday! It's a 2012...

I got my first road bike on Sunday! It's a 2012 Fuji Roubaix 105 Special Edition... and I can't wait to ride it :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By goldfilm

I was very close to the same one, same color, but...

I was very close to the same one, same color, but they didn't have my size. Mine isn't actually a 1.0, it's a Roubaix 105 model made for Europe and some U.S. retailers already have it. Both bikes are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By goldfilm

FINALLY I BOUGHT MY FIRST ROAD BIKE! It's a Fuji...

FINALLY I BOUGHT MY FIRST ROAD BIKE! It's a Fuji Roubaix 2012 with Shimano 105 components, from Quad Cycles in Arlington. I'm truly excited to get in the road soon, well, after I buy shoes and pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By goldfilm

FINALLY I BOUGHT MY FIRST ROAD BIKE! It's a Fuji...

FINALLY I BOUGHT MY FIRST ROAD BIKE! It's a Fuji Roubaix 2012 with Shimano 105 components, from Quad Cycles in Arlington. I'm truly excited to get in the road soon, well, after I buy shoes and pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By goldfilm

How easy is to assemble from bikesdirect.com?

How easy is to assemble from bikesdirect.com?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By goldfilm

Fuji Roubaix 105

I found this bike on sale at a local shop, though they say theirs is a 2012:

http://bikemastersaz.com/bikes-for-sale/2011-fuji-roubaix-105-limited-edition/

It's very similar to a Roubaix 1.3...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By goldfilm

That's also so true... At this point I'm just...

That's also so true... At this point I'm just comparing components because I don't know about it and there are many out there with similar specs... I'll definitely go to a few shops and find out...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By goldfilm

This is a great deal! At a similar price, is it a...

This is a great deal! At a similar price, is it a Ridley Icarus Tiagra better than the CAAD8 / GT Series 3 / Giant Defy 2 & Felt F85? Apparently is lighter...

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By goldfilm

After a few days of research I've come up to...

After a few days of research I've come up to these top contenders, low to high $$$:

- GT GTR Series 3 Tiagra '12: $799 (at EBAY...)
- Felt F85 Tiagra '12: $863 + tx
- Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,340
Posted By goldfilm

Diamondback Road Bikes vs. Others

I'm shopping for my first road bike under $1,000 - $1,200, and while comparing Cannondale, Scott, Giant & Specialized as my top contenders I noticed that Diamondback with similar components are much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By goldfilm

I may be losing my head... I found the following...

I may be losing my head... I found the following thread from two years ago:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/689025-First-road-bike-—-Under-1-000

The funny thing is... it was created...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 882
Posted By goldfilm

Help Me Choose My First Road Bike

Hello, I'll buy my first road bike under $1,000 - $1,200, ideally not over $1,000. Please check the poll and choose which one you would buy. Also I'll appreciate if you can recommend one that is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,029
Posted By goldfilm

The only thing that keep me from buying at...

The only thing that keep me from buying at bikesdirect is that I don't fully trust a bike that I must finish the assembly. They may blame you if something doesn't work. I prefer a local bike shop...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,029
Posted By goldfilm

Is there such a difference between 105 vs Tiagra...

Is there such a difference between 105 vs Tiagra vs Sora? What about a combination of both?

Scott Speedster S30 has a combination of 105 (rear) + Tiagra (front) + Tiagra (shifter)
Specialized...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,029
Posted By goldfilm

Actually that one looks like a great bike. I...

Actually that one looks like a great bike. I wonder how easy is to find a good deal in the US.



Thanks for the tip! I'll check Mass-Bike.

Also, if I find a deal in Craigs or eBay I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,029
Posted By goldfilm

Hello all, thanks so much for the input and all...

Hello all, thanks so much for the input and all the advise! I'll need to do a lot of research. I found some great deals in a bike shop near where I live. According to the price I can afford and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,029
Posted By goldfilm

First road bike — Under $1,000

Hello,

please forgive me if there is another thread about this, but I couldn't find it (only one old under $700)...

I'm considering the following bikes... please advise!

Scott Speedster S40...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By goldfilm

Thanks for the help guys! The fenders are coming...

Thanks for the help guys! The fenders are coming in a few days, we'll see how nice they fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-10, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By goldfilm

Thanks for the info. In other words, you say that...

Thanks for the info. In other words, you say that my tires are bigger than 26"? Is there an easy way to calculate it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-10, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By goldfilm

700x37c fits 26" or 28" fenders?

Hello, I read all about tires in Sheldon Brown, and I'm even more confused. I'm about to buy a pair of SKS fenders for a Scott Sportster with 700x37c tires.

The Adventure and Beavertail models...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Posted By goldfilm

Barbieri CarbOne mounting clips

Hello,

can anybody owning a CarbOne pump tell me the best way to use the clips? They look so small to me, and I feel I need to force the pump too hard to make it clip — I don't want to damage it....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,880
Posted By goldfilm

Absolutely. Imagine everybody in this planet...

Absolutely. Imagine everybody in this planet saying "we can't do anything to stop this degradation"... Luckily there are many people trying to do something good. Little by little, everybody counts....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By goldfilm

First Chain Lube

Hello, I bought a Scott Sportster about 5 weeks ago. I did about 30 trips average 4 miles each. I know that I have to degrease, clean and lube the chain monthly, but I also read somewhere that bikes...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-09, 10:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,150
Posted By goldfilm

Any thoughts on Lezyne CRV-12? Is it missing...

Any thoughts on Lezyne CRV-12? Is it missing something?

http://www.lezyne.com/index.php/products/multi-tools/crv-12.html
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,682
Posted By goldfilm

What about the following decision?: Topeak...

What about the following decision?:

Topeak Hexus 16 vs. Lezyne CRV 12 vs. Crank Bros 17

http://www.topeak.com/products/Tools/Hexus16blackW_O_Bag...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-09, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,309
Posted By goldfilm

Can somebody explain to me the use of the 3x...

Can somebody explain to me the use of the 3x spoke wrenches, the 9/10 speed and the T25 in this Lezyne tool? Is it worthy to get the CRV20 instead of the CRV12 only for the tire levers? Can I compare...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,676
Posted By goldfilm

That's really cheap! I was thinking about the...

That's really cheap! I was thinking about the Lezyne vs the Mini Morph... any thoughts on the Innovations Second Wind? I don't think I'll use it with CO2... is it worthy?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,676
Posted By goldfilm

What's your experience with the Micro? Did you...

What's your experience with the Micro? Did you ever use it for a flat in the road?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,880
Posted By goldfilm

We definitely can do something. And it's not only...

We definitely can do something. And it's not only about a better climate but also about a better place to live in peace. Energy business has lead to all kind of wars in the past years. I'm glad I...
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