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12-10-08, 03:08 PM
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No one cared about a $1200 carbon crank that was a few grams lighter and marginally stiffer than the $300 aluminum one.
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12-10-08, 03:10 PM
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12-10-08, 03:11 PM
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12-10-08, 03:19 PM
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It exploded, it is carbon after all
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12-10-08, 03:21 PM
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I bet if there are any that leaked out, they'll go for more than $1,300 now. Collector's item.
12-10-08, 03:22 PM
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12-10-08, 03:27 PM
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$200 more will get you a set of Storck (Powerarm SL) cranks. 
12-10-08, 03:33 PM
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Wayne Stetina has one at the Revolution ride a year or two ago. Nice looking, but not for that kinda scratch.
12-10-08, 04:43 PM
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Here's an interesting question: how much would you pay for it? Considering the new 7900 crank is --- what $400? $500? Would you pay a $100 premium over the 7900 for the carbon version?
12-10-08, 04:44 PM
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12-10-08, 04:56 PM
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I'd pay what the 7900 costs or a little more. But I think I'm going to be just fine with the 7800.
12-10-08, 05:57 PM
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12-10-08, 06:07 PM
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I'm still bitter about this guy soft pedaling his pinarello prince with too many risers barking orders at people and complaining when ppl speed up on my last club ride.
12-10-08, 06:11 PM
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I'll bite again. I train a lot compared to many. I just don't have a natural ability concerning the bicycle. I average 5,000 - 7,500 miles a year. I'm just slow. However, that doesn't mean I'm any less passionate about it. I don't spend any money on other hobbies. I'm not into photography, or building/collecting models (cars, airplanes, etc.). I'm not into cars or clothes; I just spend my money on cycling-related items. I can't speak for everyone, but correlation does not always equal causation. Training lots does not always make you fast; just fast-er. Plus, I don't make "a lot of money;" $30,000 per year. It's all relative. I guess it depends on your definition.
12-10-08, 06:13 PM
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Knowing how strong the placebo effect is with me, I doubt it.
12-10-08, 06:33 PM
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As long as I can continue to put in my 8-12 hours a week on the bike I'll continue to hate on people with nicer bikes than me. I DRINK HATERADE DAILY.
12-10-08, 06:41 PM
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Got me beat. I'm between 8-10 hrs. a week lately.