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What's the coolest cycling item you own?

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Old 09-16-16, 07:24 PM
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Di2, for some meaning of `cool'. It's different from mechanical, sure, but not really enough to drive home any form of point within the first couple of hours of riding. But, boy, towards the end of brevets ... :-)
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
My fixed gear bike.




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I'll bet the owner of this would say the same.
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Old 09-16-16, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
I love my Hi-Lo hubs too.
Was looking at these today out of curiosity.

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Strada HiLo Rear Hub + Low Flange Front Hub + QR's: 40H - 126mm - PRISTINE & UNOBTANIUM! - Bike Recyclery

NIB/NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Strada HiLo Rear Hub + High Flange Front Hub + QR's: 40H - 126mm - PRISTINE & UNOBTANIUM! - Bike Recyclery


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Old 09-16-16, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by woodcraft
I'll bet the owner of this would say the same.
That belongs to [MENTION=422812]Aka_ricerocket[/MENTION]. He posts in the Single Speed forum once in a while.

A little bit different iteration of the same bike...
Its a Trek District Carbon, belt drive, based off the Madone 5 frame. Weighs 12lbs.
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Upon further review, this truly represents all of my coolest stuff:

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I have a bit of a problem.

I sometimes buy unique Campagnolo parts or tools, thinking that I might use them for a build in the future.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
That belongs to @Aka_ricerocket. He posts in the Single Speed forum once in a while.

A little bit different iteration of the same bike...Its a Trek District Carbon, belt drive, based off the Madone 5 frame. Weighs 12lbs.


Cool.
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Old 09-16-16, 10:17 PM
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the coolest thing i have are my clipless pedals.
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Old 09-17-16, 07:39 AM
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I have a new Meada Industries double cog freewheel. I think its 17 and 20 tooth.
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Old 09-17-16, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
I have a few NOS Campagnolo C-Record parts that are pretty cool.

I like these best.

If you ever ride those, replace the blue nuts with generics, and put the blue ones in a box. Otherwise, the blue "gem" will fall off while riding, never to be seen again.

Also, be careful not to lose the little metal "bridge" inside the lever, required if you want aero cable routing instead of old-school out the top routing.
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Old 09-17-16, 10:30 AM
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For function, my dynohub + B&M lights on my commuter. 10 out of 10.
For looks, my lugged steel Pinarello.
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Old 09-17-16, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RPK79
My bike.
Exactly, the rest is just fluff.
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Old 09-17-16, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by pdedes
This

You just want someone to ask what the hell is that, I'm not taking the bait.
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Old 09-17-16, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by pdedes
This

What the hell is that?
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
If you ever ride those, replace the blue nuts with generics, and put the blue ones in a box. Otherwise, the blue "gem" will fall off while riding, never to be seen again.

Also, be careful not to lose the little metal "bridge" inside the lever, required if you want aero cable routing instead of old-school out the top routing.
Thanks.

I was aware of the gem issue, but I have my doubts about ever using these brakes.I received them 10 years ago, as motivation for a period correct bike. Since then I've only purchased a C-Record crankset.
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Originally Posted by surgeonstone
What the hell is that?
It's a VAR tire jack.
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Old 09-17-16, 11:17 AM
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pretty fond of my DA C24s...

liked the 7900s more than the 9000s tho...the color of the hubs exactly matched the Ti frame on my bike...was much nicer than the black.
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Old 09-17-16, 11:53 AM
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Toss up between my Flo 45s and my Boyd 44s. I really like both sets of wheels.
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Old 09-17-16, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
It's a VAR tire jack.
Like I say, what the hell is that?
Okay now this is cool. Looking at these ZIPP 303 NSW clincher rims. You can literally take off and put on the tire with no jack, just pull it off and on with your bare hands. And They Stay on!!!!
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Old 09-17-16, 04:03 PM
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Zipp - Speed Weaponry | Wheels | 303 NSW Carbon Clincher?

I should not post these cause I don't own them.....but I will.
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Old 09-17-16, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
It's a VAR tire jack.
with a nesting second lever.
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Old 09-17-16, 06:47 PM
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Probably the Garmin 810 I got on a good deal back in April

Tracks all the rides, dumps it effortlessly to Connect, which I also now use to track swimming workouts with a Garmin swim watch, also syncs effortlessly.

I actually use the course and mapping features more then I thought I would and wonder of wonder, the unit has been very reliable.

In retrospect, worth the money.
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Old 09-17-16, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
It's a VAR tire jack.
I don't see these sold in the US? I have the Kool Stop tire jack for home use, but changing a new tire out on the road might be rough for me.
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Old 09-17-16, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by black_box
I don't see these sold in the US? I have the Kool Stop tire jack for home use, but changing a new tire out on the road might be rough for me.
https://www.retro-gression.com/produ...tire-bead-jack
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Old 09-17-16, 09:33 PM
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i got mine through sjs cycles. i remember when i got my first one. it's a great on road tool when your beads are super tight.
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