Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
Rubino Pro slick tires on sale for cheap at PBK... not sure how i feel about white but there is a lot of white on my frame so hopefully it looks ok.
also some High5 drink tablets.. kinda like Nuun
also some High5 drink tablets.. kinda like Nuun
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Shimano SH-M089 SPD compatible shoes. These are my first honest-to-goodness cycling shoes and I don't know if it is just the excitement of a new bit of gear, but I had a great ride today...
up until the NDS crank arm came off as I was going uphill. But still, I can also attest to these shoes' walkability off the bike .
up until the NDS crank arm came off as I was going uphill. But still, I can also attest to these shoes' walkability off the bike .
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I went with the sprint stem.
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because i'm new to riding road bikes, i'm buying stuff to get going and today i got a saddle bag for tube, patches, keys, etc. i also got a mini pump and 2 water bottles. today in the mail i got a pair of gloves and bib shorts. tried them on and feel like an wwf guy, still need to lose a few more pounds.
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One of the guys at the local dealer knew that what I really wanted was a Verve 3 when I got my 2 a few months ago. So last week a few 3's somehow found their way into their inventory, so he texted me as soon as he got a matte black 15-incher into the shop, so I asked him to set it aside for me to pick it up the next day. Jackass coworker of his who didn't bother to ask sold it off to another customer; I got pissed; ended up picking up another 15" in glossy black-blue from the branch nearer to my home.
Different gearing (11-32 as opposed to the Verve 2's 14-34); different saddle, and slightly different handlebars mean I'm still making adjustments - and adjusting myself - to get as comfortable as I was on the 2, which I have up for sale along with the Shift 2 - albeit with some reluctance.
Different gearing (11-32 as opposed to the Verve 2's 14-34); different saddle, and slightly different handlebars mean I'm still making adjustments - and adjusting myself - to get as comfortable as I was on the 2, which I have up for sale along with the Shift 2 - albeit with some reluctance.
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Bought a couple of sets of Dura Ace shifters for the Sallanches64. Had one installed and can't wait to try it. The other bike is in the shop waiting it's turn.
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A Hodgson frame pump. I bought this tiny thing so it would be inconspicuous. It's so small it fits in my seat bag. I took a chance on it because it was inexpensive and honestly didn't really think it would do the job. But I will fill a 25c to more than adequate riding pressure pretty quickly so it will at least get me home.
https://www.amazon.com/HODGSON-Alumi.../dp/B01FQXQ0R2
https://www.amazon.com/HODGSON-Alumi.../dp/B01FQXQ0R2
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Speedplay Zero stainless for $60 from a friend...
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Derailleur cable. Wouldn't drop to smaller cogs, and it turns out there were only two strands of wire still intact under the hood.
Before that, some half-price Vittoria Paves (they sure oughta be discounted - being discontinued and all). Nice thing about bicycle tires is that they're sure to wear out before they get too old. When I moved to the suburbs, I bought a used car, and at first glance, the tires looked virtually new. Sure enough, they only had a few hundred miles on them, but they were seven years old! Take a close look and you could see the cracking....
Before that, some half-price Vittoria Paves (they sure oughta be discounted - being discontinued and all). Nice thing about bicycle tires is that they're sure to wear out before they get too old. When I moved to the suburbs, I bought a used car, and at first glance, the tires looked virtually new. Sure enough, they only had a few hundred miles on them, but they were seven years old! Take a close look and you could see the cracking....
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Bought some jerseys from Planet X mine favorite two I wear the most has seen much use commuting/ riding this year. I wanted a Me brighter ones and some warmer ones for the fall. They had some deals. Thought I had figured out my size but they are too tight. I wish they would consistently provide size charts for their merchandise. I don't think I will any more from them. 😕
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Just went from red to green.
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Scored a deal on some like-new Ultegra pedals to replace my beat up Lookies.
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Picked up some Forte Corsa2 Carbon road pedals to replace my Shimano PD-R540 pedals. Big difference in weight and only 6g heavier and $50 cheaper than the Ultegra pedals . Let's see how they perform and hold up.
Got a great deal on some CycleOps Rollers today on CL... WAY more quiet than the Minoura i got last year and really close to the ground to make getting on and off easier. Now if i could only get on/off without a wall i'd really be happy. Any tips?
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Rolf Prima Vigor RS wheels, 10 speed 12-25 Ultegra cassette, Continental 20mm valve extenders, Deda carbon 46mm bars (35mm diameter at the stem), Deda carbon fiber 110 stem, lizardskin 3.0 bar tape.