Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
04-06-12, 07:28 PM
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Rapha Roubaix jersey for $60.
04-06-12, 10:24 PM
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04-07-12, 02:55 AM
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do you think that there exists a certain rather low dollar amount which represents the most an amateur should spend for the sum of all the bits for a new ride? the idea being that everything pushing the cost over that sum is either cool guy exclusivity tax markup or wont provide worthwhile benefit to a noncompetitor and would be given for free or at a greatly reduced cost to a rider that has podiumed his way to that sponsorship. im sure its not static, and im sure there are many differing opinions on what would be included, but apex, nice 28mm tires, hand built box profile wheels, a stock, generic, but well designed taiwanese metal frame, and zero carbon bits come to mind. i put it at around 2,000, which automatically cuts out 80mm reynolds rims and sounds offensive to both rich hobbyists as well as any genpop layperson.
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04-09-12, 11:33 AM
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I let the dogs out
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And a pair of Shimano R087W shoes, a wireless computer, R540 pedals, bottle cages, multitool, and a camelbak bottle.
04-09-12, 12:08 PM
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November RFSC38's and a DA cassette. Next will be my garmin mount from Above category and a 6* stem to replace the 17*. So if anyone has a Ritchey WCS 4-axis 31.8 100mm stem in wet white, let me know.
04-09-12, 12:56 PM
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Come on you Spurs!
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04-09-12, 02:30 PM
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Got a flat on my long ride this weekend. CO2 pump didn't cut it cause it cause I wasted a charge on my deflated tire (thought it was a valve issue).
michelin tubes
burn airstik SL
fsa Vero Compact bars
fizik black tape
michelin tubes
burn airstik SL
fsa Vero Compact bars
fizik black tape
04-09-12, 11:56 PM
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hmm..
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It's a Lezyne floor pump. I had a (not so) old Blackburn that would never sit right on presta, nor go past 100 psi without a fuss. I spent more for this in the hopes that it would go over 100 psi easily (check), play nice with presta (check) and be durable enough to last for 10 years or more (tbd).
04-10-12, 08:24 AM
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Got the new bike last week and needed some things to get me going on my first ride.
Northwave Pro Veritgo shoes
Gore Bike Wear Phantom SO Jacket
Sugoi SubZero Leg Warmer
Topeak Micro Rocket AL
Northwave Pro Veritgo shoes
Gore Bike Wear Phantom SO Jacket
Sugoi SubZero Leg Warmer
Topeak Micro Rocket AL
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04-10-12, 04:56 PM
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What happens if it gets on your junk?
04-10-12, 05:01 PM
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04-10-12, 05:34 PM
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The wheels were the weakest link on my bike, so now they're far from it:
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe Wheelset
Mavic Yksion GripLink & PowerLink Tires
Mavic Ksyrium Equipe Wheelset
Mavic Yksion GripLink & PowerLink Tires
04-10-12, 05:40 PM
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Nothing in small quantities really. But it is not FDA approved for being "Skin" safe application and therefore definitely be washed off. Not like you will burn or anything, but it is more of a chemical starch which is why it takes a wash or two to get rid of it all. It's really the layer sitting ON TOP which you are exposed to but being the sensitivity of the area and the function that it provides means the conditions will be at their worst for getting a skin rash or something sometimes. Sweating equal open and available pours and anything unnatural is probably not going to benefit you long term. Honestly though, I'm sure it's no worse than drinking Large name soda of any kind.