Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
02-27-12, 04:40 PM
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Thanks! Right now it will just be the stock 3T 100mm +/-6*:
Will switch to a matching Zipp eventually.
I saw your bike come up on Google image search results when I was thinking of getting them. Your and SA's bikes pushed me over the edge
Will switch to a matching Zipp eventually.
I saw your bike come up on Google image search results when I was thinking of getting them. Your and SA's bikes pushed me over the edge
02-27-12, 08:02 PM
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Got a new set Michelin Krylion Carbon tires on Saturday morning. . . . 3hrs and 60 miles later on the same day = $$$ down the drain.
WTF tire by individual image, on Flickr
WTF tire by individual image, on Flickr
02-28-12, 07:50 AM
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Kind of looks like a dent. And, you should take those tires back from where you got them and let them know, this crap should not be happening for 50/tire. Sorry to hear. Was never a fan of Michelin myself.
02-28-12, 10:00 AM
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02-28-12, 10:23 AM
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02-28-12, 11:11 AM
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B17 Classic - replaced the Specialized Romin EVO Comp that left me numb for nearly a week...
02-28-12, 01:21 PM
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Avid Shorty 6 canti's
Kool Stop Dura 2 inserts (triple compound)
N-Gear Jump Stop
650B presta tubes
Jagwire Campy derailleur cables
Blackburn carbon frame pump
Kool Stop Dura 2 inserts (triple compound)
N-Gear Jump Stop
650B presta tubes
Jagwire Campy derailleur cables
Blackburn carbon frame pump
02-28-12, 01:25 PM
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I just picked up some Schwalbe Ultremo ZX's, Forte Ultralight tubes, Fizik Microtex bar tape and a Fizik Antares Carbon Braided saddle.
02-28-12, 01:27 PM
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02-28-12, 01:32 PM
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Not enough vertical clearance. I originally went with TRP CX8.4 mini-v's, and there was only a couple of mm clearance between the cable and a 650x42B tire. Fenders, Hetres, or knobbies would have been completely out of the question. Any brake with longer arms would have been too much for the Campy levers (and I don't want to mess with Travel Agents).
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03-01-12, 09:54 PM
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^^^ Nice - looks great.
03-01-12, 10:04 PM
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Finally broke down and bought actual cycling clothing - Specialized bibs.
It's like riding on angel farts through the clouds.
But no one warned me about the suspender straps... ow ow ow ow.
It's like riding on angel farts through the clouds.
But no one warned me about the suspender straps... ow ow ow ow.
03-01-12, 10:18 PM
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8- .25mm and 10 - 0.1mm shim washers to equalize the position of my cassettes on my Alchemy , Zipp, and Shimano hubs.
03-01-12, 10:27 PM
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The perfect roadie accessory. Bought this for our tandem to replace the heavier Topeak Road Morph. Also jettisoned my CO2.
Just ordered four Conti GP 4 Seasons 28mm from Wiggle. $181 total with tubes. I'm actually going to try these on my Volagi. The stock ride is very good, but the stock 25mm tires are wearing like iron and may not have the greatest grip. Will be interesting to see how the wider tire affects the ride. The tandem uses 28mm and wears rear tires relatively fast so they won't go to waste
Just ordered four Conti GP 4 Seasons 28mm from Wiggle. $181 total with tubes. I'm actually going to try these on my Volagi. The stock ride is very good, but the stock 25mm tires are wearing like iron and may not have the greatest grip. Will be interesting to see how the wider tire affects the ride. The tandem uses 28mm and wears rear tires relatively fast so they won't go to waste
03-02-12, 09:37 AM
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Rival Black - 2012 group with compact crankset
03-02-12, 10:44 AM
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Great stuff david. I know that feeling. I just got my force group in the same way. All at once in one big box separated into even better boxes. It's a great joy opening that stuff. Better than christmas. The 2012 Rival groups Is definitely a setup up from my 2010 Rival! Very nice. Enjoy setting that up.
rdtompki - I am so glad you posted that pump. My touring partner and I were just about to go buy the roadmorph as it was the only travel sized floor pump we could find that was light enough. That Lezyne is sweet as hell and I think we will pick those up instead. Thanks!
It's a great joy opening that stuff. Better than christmas. The 2012 Rival groups Is definitely a setup up from my 2010 Rival! Very nice. Enjoy setting that up.rdtompki - I am so glad you posted that pump. My touring partner and I were just about to go buy the roadmorph as it was the only travel sized floor pump we could find that was light enough. That Lezyne is sweet as hell and I think we will pick those up instead. Thanks!
03-02-12, 10:58 AM
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03-02-12, 01:58 PM
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also a caad10-3 bbq sz 54, pretty much gonna swap out everything (cranks, group set, cockpit, etc)
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03-02-12, 03:32 PM
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03-02-12, 03:44 PM
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Here are the pictures. I am very glad the way it came out and I am a little jealous
I will post pictures when I am done with building a new bike for my wife. Here is what it is..
Merlin Frame (late 1990's, just the classic frame)
Reynolds Comp fork, 1 inch steer
Chris King headset red
Chris King bottom bracket red (ceramic)
Dura-Ace 7800 brifters, breaks, cassette (12-25), front and rear derailleur, chain and cables
Dura-Ace 7950 compact crank
Mavic SL-R wheels (no carbon hubs but carbon spokes)
Thompson post
red brake shoes
headset adapter 1" to 1 1/8"
The rest of the parts will come off her other bike (bars, pedals, seat, stem)
Merlin Frame (late 1990's, just the classic frame)
Reynolds Comp fork, 1 inch steer
Chris King headset red
Chris King bottom bracket red (ceramic)
Dura-Ace 7800 brifters, breaks, cassette (12-25), front and rear derailleur, chain and cables
Dura-Ace 7950 compact crank
Mavic SL-R wheels (no carbon hubs but carbon spokes)
Thompson post
red brake shoes
headset adapter 1" to 1 1/8"
The rest of the parts will come off her other bike (bars, pedals, seat, stem)