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Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By Mitro

The RS80s are great, and as a previous poster...

The RS80s are great, and as a previous poster pointed out it's the same rim as the Dura Ace C24 wheelset. I actually had both the RS80 and Dura Ace version at the same time. FWIW I couldn't tell...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 10,642
Posted By Mitro

[QUOTE=patentcad;12707371]1.) USE Alien seat...

[QUOTE=patentcad;12707371]1.) USE Alien seat post. This component was so bad (it came OEM on a Cannondale Six13 I bought back in 2005) that I finally gave up on it all together. So did my LBS. All a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,195
Posted By Mitro

I have a set of the RS80s and also the higher...

I have a set of the RS80s and also the higher ender Dura-ace C24 version using the same rim. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two while riding. They go up hill fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,577
Posted By Mitro

Is there fluid leaking from the resistance unit? ...

Is there fluid leaking from the resistance unit? Mine started leaking and along with is a bit of a squeaking noise.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-10, 07:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,261
Posted By Mitro

I find the fit system on the lazer to be better...

I find the fit system on the lazer to be better than the the one on the volt. It's more forgiving of having a something between my head and helmet. The O2 ventilates very well, but the bell a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 914
Posted By Mitro

If you're buying the full bike from Lynskey go...

If you're buying the full bike from Lynskey go Rival just to save a few $$$, but if you're buying/building yourself you can find great deals on Force. FWIW I've had Red, Force, and Rival on my bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,500
Posted By Mitro

Assuming you can't rescue it, call Garmin and...

Assuming you can't rescue it, call Garmin and tell them what happened. It's probably not covered by warranty, but they swapped out my out of warranty 305 when I dropped it and killed it for $50. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-10, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 857
Posted By Mitro

Great story, I can't imagine trying to ride with...

Great story, I can't imagine trying to ride with only half of my vestibular system. Congratulations and good health to you. Oh and keep it up!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,599
Posted By Mitro

I think the 2010 version has ceramic bearings and...

I think the 2010 version has ceramic bearings and it's a bit lighter than those. I say it's a decent deal, but you can probably do better.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,318
Posted By Mitro

FWIF I had a set of the flits, wasn't overly...

FWIF I had a set of the flits, wasn't overly impressed. I found them very flexy and I'm not a big guy (150lbs).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-10, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,114
Posted By Mitro

Hmmm maybe I'll have to try and pick up an SLC01...

Hmmm maybe I'll have to try and pick up an SLC01 on closeout now.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,114
Posted By Mitro

Ah the racemaster is gone. Too bad, seems like...

Ah the racemaster is gone. Too bad, seems like no one wants an aluminum/carbon bike these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-10, 03:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Mitro

Serviceability and being able to choose your own...

Serviceability and being able to choose your own parts are the biggest things, but it sounds like you knew tat. If you just want something lighter that will last, it's not a bad option, but there...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Mitro

I'm most will argue for custom built wheels -...

I'm most will argue for custom built wheels - which would be my preference if the price was the same. FWIW I've got a pair of the RS80s and Dura-Ace 7850 C24 CL. Honestly I can barely tell a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,290
Posted By Mitro

why not try swapping saddles just to be sure?

why not try swapping saddles just to be sure?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,393
Posted By Mitro

Depending on the commute the Novara may be best. ...

Depending on the commute the Novara may be best. It also looks like it's the only one that can take a Rack/fenders, which is a plus when commuting. Also, keep in mind that you wont get 10% back on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 03:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,312
Posted By Mitro

My last two helmets were both Giros: Pneumo and...

My last two helmets were both Giros: Pneumo and Atmos. The fit for me was never terrible, but I always felt the retention system wasn't quite able to accommodate my head. Switched to a Lazer O2 to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By Mitro

Great wheels at a great price, I'm running a set...

Great wheels at a great price, I'm running a set now. I've bought wheels from CRC before without a problem. The wheels are a very comfortable, very light set. The hubs are fantastic too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,489
Posted By Mitro

FYI TDFUSA will net you 10% off

FYI

TDFUSA will net you 10% off
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,874
Posted By Mitro

I have the Shimano Dura-ace C24 CL and I like...

I have the Shimano Dura-ace C24 CL and I like them a lot. So much so that I bought a set of the RS80s (same rims with Ultegra level hubs) for my training bike. They're both great, I'm a big fan of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 201,592
Posted By Mitro

^^^ the streampost on my racemaster has started...

^^^ the streampost on my racemaster has started doing the same thing. Seems to be getting worse. Anyone know if there's something to grease that will help this go away?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By Mitro

mine has a standard BB shell.

mine has a standard BB shell.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 10,688
Posted By Mitro

I tried these out. They came in at their...

I tried these out. They came in at their claimed weight, but I could flex them quiet easily out of the saddle and I'm not that big of a guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,199
Posted By Mitro

+1 on trying tubeless. fa63 is right, you might...

+1 on trying tubeless. fa63 is right, you might have to carry a small boot in case of an emergency, but the ride quality and the flat resistance are greatly improved and well worth in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,704
Posted By Mitro

I imagine that most of these weights come from...

I imagine that most of these weights come from samples that the manufacturer sends, which I'm sure is almost always the lightest ones that come off the line.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,939
Posted By Mitro

That's exactly what the problem was thanks for...

That's exactly what the problem was thanks for the advice. I really just wanted to confirm that this is the way to get that cap off. Taking it off without a stem on there was impossible. Luckily...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,939
Posted By Mitro

So I can put a stem on.

So I can put a stem on.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,939
Posted By Mitro

Time fork/headset question

Okay so I've got an admittedly stupid question.

I picked up a used Time frameset and I'm trying to build it up. So the frameset already had the fork installed and the top cap for the steering...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Posted By Mitro

I don't have the deep section Dura Ace wheels,...

I don't have the deep section Dura Ace wheels, but I've got a set of both the 7850-C24-CLs and the 7850-SLs. Both are awesome. I'm not sure they're worth retail price, or close to, but if you find...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Mitro

the server was made of carbon fiber and...well...

the server was made of carbon fiber and...well you get the idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-09, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By Mitro

Back to the original question, I had one for a...

Back to the original question, I had one for a while. The frame was pretty stiff and very comfortable to ride all day. I ended up getting rid of it because I wasn't riding it very much. Basically...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By Mitro

So I recently made the switch you're thinking...

So I recently made the switch you're thinking about. So far the shifting is quite good with sram force for the rest of the group. As far as stiffness goes, I can't tell a difference between the two.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By Mitro

I ride both at least a few days a week - often...

I ride both at least a few days a week - often within an hour of eachother. They're really hard to confuse, you'll be fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,013
Posted By Mitro

I think it is, then again I like to know my...

I think it is, then again I like to know my cadence and I use the the garmin indoors in the winter. I bought a couple extra to throw on my other two bikes - found them for ~$35 at amazon.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By Mitro

what year?

what year?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By Mitro

I've got the DA 7850 SLs and I've been very...

I've got the DA 7850 SLs and I've been very impressed with both the tubeless system and the stiffness of the wheelset. Conversely, I've never been really overly impressed with the sets of ksyriums...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Mitro

I actually have both these bars on different...

I actually have both these bars on different bikes that I currently ride. Personally, I think the Deda bars are a bit stiffer. However, both are good so I think price would be the the deciding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,445
Posted By Mitro

For what it's worth, I find my aksiums to be...

For what it's worth, I find my aksiums to be heavy and spin up relatively slowly. I'd imagine (key word here) that the ultegra wheelset would be at least as good - if not better than the aksiums.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 354
Posted By Mitro

I'd be curious to see what this looks like if...

I'd be curious to see what this looks like if you've got a picture. I recently picked a pair of these up and after the reports of some sealants corroding the rims, this makes me a bit less excited...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Mitro

My Aksiums came with the spacer and you only need...

My Aksiums came with the spacer and you only need the one that came with the wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By Mitro

For what it's worth, it works on a fluid2 but...

For what it's worth, it works on a fluid2 but barely.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By Mitro

It's 31.6

It's 31.6
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,411
Posted By Mitro

You should call him to get this resolved. One of...

You should call him to get this resolved. One of the wheels with my 30s came with a ding in the rim and they sent out a new wheel the same day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,411
Posted By Mitro

They aren't dead silent, aren't as loud as others...

They aren't dead silent, aren't as loud as others though - somewhere in the middle.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,793
Posted By Mitro

Any reason you don't want to go with the 1.1 rim?...

Any reason you don't want to go with the 1.1 rim? Do you just really want the 30mm depth?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,952
Posted By Mitro

Great deal, don't hesitate :thumb:

Great deal, don't hesitate :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,952
Posted By Mitro

I'm lazy and just put the same tape on, I was...

I'm lazy and just put the same tape on, I was curious what the wheels weighed without anything on them. I don't think I've ever owned a wheelset that came at or below the claimed weight. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,952
Posted By Mitro

I took the tape off my 30s and they still weighed...

I took the tape off my 30s and they still weighed 1620g. Not great but okay. My guess is the 19s will likely come in over claimed weight as well, but do a search since many people on here have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,692
Posted By Mitro

Seriously, if I had spent $9K+ on a bike, I...

Seriously, if I had spent $9K+ on a bike, I wouldn't be knocking down the doors to post it on this thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,685
Posted By Mitro

My wife is the same way, tolerant to a point. At...

My wife is the same way, tolerant to a point. At least this gives me more time to save for something nice.
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