Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

To the 'just spin faster' boyz...what if the people you're with are spinning just as fast as you?
Then you'd better spin even faster or upshift--while maintaining cadence!--if you plan to keep up. Of course, if you can't do either, then you're getting dropped regardless of your gearing selection.

Then you'd better spin even faster or upshift--while maintaining cadence!--if you plan to keep up. Of course, if you can't do either, then you're getting dropped regardless of your gearing selection.


Ah..welcome to my world:o

Again I reiterate, my legs, they don't spinny the fast.

Again I reiterate, my legs, they don't spinny the fast.

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

... and just to make sure the EMT's can find me on Saturday.... in addition to the neon green loaner bike... I will be officially digging out my cool mtn bike shoes... cause you can't miss the bottoms of these (the end most likely sticking up :rolleyes: )

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/tprevost/06ShoeSWorksMtn_l.jpg
yes, I know... I will never live up to this shoe... but they gave me 1/2 off so I couldn't refuse :rolleyes: could I?

Again I reiterate, my legs, they don't spinny the fast.

and exactly what did you have for lunch???

Again I reiterate, my legs, they don't spinny the fast.


shouldn't you be out picking up your mtn bike right now?

... and just to make sure the EMT's can find me on Saturday.... in addition to the neon green loaner bike... I will be officially digging out my cool mtn bike shoes... cause you can't miss the bottoms of these (the end most likely sticking up :rolleyes: )Were those the ones with the flashing LED's...:p

... and just to make sure the EMT's can find me on Saturday.... in addition to the neon green loaner bike... I will be officially digging out my cool mtn bike shoes... cause you can't miss the bottoms of these (the end most likely sticking up :rolleyes: )

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/tprevost/06ShoeSWorksMtn_l.jpg
yes, I know... I will never live up to this shoe... but they gave me 1/2 off so I couldn't refuse :rolleyes: could I?

Refuse what? Like there was even a choice.

and exactly what did you have for lunch???

Eatty the pizza.

Were those the ones with the flashing LED's...:p


you know, I was so blinded by the red that I don't think I noticed! I think my first course of action will be to jump in the mud or find a magic marker ;)

Then you'd better spin even faster or upshift--while maintaining cadence!--if you plan to keep up. Of course, if you can't do either, then you're getting dropped regardless of your gearing selection.

Yes. This is the answer.

Refuse what? Like there was even a choice.


you know Voltman... you too can have these fancy mtn bike shoes... when you go get your bike!!!! :p

and no... you're right, no choice there :rolleyes:

Well I just got back from Performance Bike with a pair of Cat-1 Gavia Carbon road shoes (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=22218&item=20-2462&slitrk=search&slisearch=true) and a box of Clif Bars for $102.51 :)

Now I have to go make my ProBikeKit order....

Those bastards at Performance actually price matched the cranks and bracket from Probikekit. No 15% though. It would have been rude of me to say no.

Those bastards at Performance actually price matched the cranks and bracket from Probikekit. No 15% though. It would have been rude of me to say no.


very rude, indeed :p

Those bastards at Performance actually price matched the cranks and bracket from Probikekit. No 15% though.

You should have gone to mrdick for that additional discount!:mad: :p

Those bastards at Performance actually price matched the cranks and bracket from Probikekit. No 15% though. It would have been rude of me to say no.

:lol: Bastards...

I dropped by the LBS on my dinner break. The person whose knowledge/opinion I trust most happened to be helping me, and he tells me for plain white bar tape, he'd get the Fizik. Not in stock at the moment, but he can order some for me. Then I tell him what I'm after, and he tells me the whitest bar tape he's seen is the Deda. So I'm getting the Deda white bar tape special ordered in. Should get here late next week. In the meantime, I'll use my off-white bar tape that I installed last night.

I also picked up the thinner Specialized Turbo tubes, which they finally had back in stock in the short valve version. And was so tempted to buy the Ritchey WCS stem; maybe some other time.

I dropped by the LBS on my dinner break. The person whose knowledge/opinion I trust most happened to be helping me, and he tells me for plain white bar tape, he'd get the Fizik. Not in stock at the moment, but he can order some for me. Then I tell him what I'm after, and he tells me the whitest bar tape he's seen is the Deda. So I'm getting the Deda white bar tape special ordered in. Should get here late next week. In the meantime, I'll use my off-white bar tape that I installed last night.

I also picked up the thinner Specialized Turbo tubes, which they finally had back in stock in the short valve version. And was so tempted to buy the Ritchey WCS stem; maybe some other time.


So what about the white bar tape on the Specialized bikes, what is that?

I dropped by the LBS on my dinner break. The person whose knowledge/opinion I trust most happened to be helping me, and he tells me for plain white bar tape, he'd get the Fizik. Not in stock at the moment, but he can order some for me. Then I tell him what I'm after, and he tells me the whitest bar tape he's seen is the Deda. So I'm getting the Deda white bar tape special ordered in. Should get here late next week. In the meantime, I'll use my off-white bar tape that I installed last night.

I also picked up the thinner Specialized Turbo tubes, which they finally had back in stock in the short valve version. And was so tempted to buy the Ritchey WCS stem; maybe some other time.

The new carbon one?

I dropped by the LBS on my dinner break. The person whose knowledge/opinion I trust most happened to be helping me, and he tells me for plain white bar tape, he'd get the Fizik. Not in stock at the moment, but he can order some for me. Then I tell him what I'm after, and he tells me the whitest bar tape he's seen is the Deda. So I'm getting the Deda white bar tape special ordered in. Should get here late next week. In the meantime, I'll use my off-white bar tape that I installed last night.

I also picked up the thinner Specialized Turbo tubes, which they finally had back in stock in the short valve version. And was so tempted to buy the Ritchey WCS stem; maybe some other time.

Have you seen this (http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=CATEGORY_VIEW&CATEGORY.ID=1751&MODE=)? It'll match perfectly.

Ok, the fact that that ad mentions "Saronni, Hinault, Lemond and Kelly" as the "golden era of our youth" and "old-school Euro Pro bike racing" makes me feel really, really old.

Ok, the fact that that ad mentions "Saronni, Hinault, Lemond and Kelly" as the "golden era of our youth" and "old-school Euro Pro bike racing" makes me feel really, really old.

Yea, I thought that was a bit of a stretch myself. But... I guess I'd better get used to it. :)

So what about the white bar tape on the Specialized bikes, what is that?
It's a pretty good white. But if you look up close, there's some beige/brown spots in it (purposely). It looks pretty sharp, and will probably age more gracefully, but it's not absolute white. The Fizik tape evidently is white with nothing in the way except some perforations. The Deda tape evidently is white with nothing in the way except some subtle embossing. And the Deda tape supposedly is "noticeably whiter" than the Fizik tape. (And it happens to be modestly cheaper, too.)


The new carbon one?
No... that's the alu one with a carbon wrap. No need for senseless weight. I'll save that for my newfound obsession with bar tape. ;) I don't know if the Deda is the lightest or not, but it should be the sharpest looking. And yes, I saw the Cervelo bar tape. But it's supposed to be just like the Deda. Until someone wants to sponsor me, I'll stick with the cheaper Deda tape.

Ok, the fact that that ad mentions "Saronni, Hinault, Lemond and Kelly" as the "golden era of our youth" and "old-school Euro Pro bike racing" makes me feel really, really old.
No fooling. I was racing when Greg Lemond was a 15 year old JUNIOR! Merckx, Zoetemelk, De Vlaemick (sp?) were our heros. Yet we knew how to keep our Tessostar cloth tape white - a liberal coating of talcom powder applied immediately after wrapping the bars.

:rolleyes:

Next.

http://images.rei.com/media/433616.jpg

^^^ Everybody needs a good pump!

:rolleyes:

Next.

http://images.rei.com/media/433616.jpg

You're outta control! :p

You're outta control! :p
:eek:

we have those at performance... with 15% off :p or the Park pump.

we have those at performance... with 15% off :p or the Park pump.

That's where I got mine. Store 11.

cool.

While you guys were out getting dirty, I got down to Performance in Tustin. I got a Transit wedge pack (red of course), a rear blinkie, and a multi-tool. Came to about $20. I got tired of switching my wedge pack between my bikes.

I'm still trying to decide on shoes and pedals for the new roadie and want to a) stay cheap and b) stay SPD so I can use my MTB shoes on the new bike if I so desire. Does anyone have any experience with these (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13435-285_SETXM4_KIT-3-Parts-399-Pedals/Road/Sette-Ximo-Road-Shoes-w_-Wellgo-MG-8-Road-Pedals.htm)?

:rolleyes:

Next.

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oh now THAT's a spiffy looking pump! i want one!

i just ordered these (http://www.power-systems.com/nav/closeup.aspx?c=20&g=1741&Versa-Loops™)

http://www.power-systems.com/Photos/Sku/1741.jpg

semi-bike related cuz they are for leg work!

i just ordered these (http://www.power-systems.com/nav/closeup.aspx?c=20&g=1741&Versa-Loops™)

http://www.power-systems.com/Photos/Sku/1741.jpg

semi-bike related cuz they are for leg work!


Looks like they could be great for balance too.

Looks like they could be great for balance too.

And for picking out which color paint you want in a room.

http://aebike.com/images/library/catalogs/soc/p350X350m/TR3572.jpg

Speaking of mtb equipment.......I started looking at a new set of tires and a suspension fork...:) Kinda wierd....it's been a while since I purchased any mtb stuff...

Kinda wierd....it's been a while since I purchased any mtb stuff...

Ditto...with road bikes, I at least know what's "good". MTB's are just Greek to me. My problem is that I desperately need a fork upgrade, but I have no idea about how to do it or what to buy. I also need new wheels, but have no idea what's sufficient for my needs.

Ditto...with road bikes, I at least know what's "good". MTB's are just Greek to me. My problem is that I desperately need a fork upgrade, but I have no idea about how to do it or what to buy. I also need new wheels, but have no idea what's sufficient for my needs.



I know mt bikes very well, so feel free to ask. Fox forks are great, as are Marzochi. The new Rock Shox stuff is good too, but ya want 06 or newer.

From Performance -

Xport transport cover - http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/30_0310.jpg

TransIt wheel bag - http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_1812.jpg


And following yesterday's flat, I got an Armadillo tire for the rear along with a new tube (need to practice my tube repair on the punctured one, and didn't want my first attempt going back on the bike just in case)

Also got a pair of Specialized full-finger gel gloves as it's getting quite chilly in the mornings (this past week an exception)

http://bicycle.gattocycle.com/images/library/small/spec_gl_ridge_blk_top_06_s.jpg

I know mt bikes very well, so feel free to ask. Fox forks are great, as are Marzochi. The new Rock Shox stuff is good too, but ya want 06 or newer.

Okay...here's the deal. I have a '95 Cannondale F600, and I just love the frame. It's a hardtail, light, responsive, and reminds me of my bmx days. I have tried and don't prefer full-suspension for the style of trail riding that I'll do.

My Headshock is and has always been a thorn in my side. It has the lockout, and 9x of 10, I'll lock it out, effectively rigidifying (nice word!) my frame. The only experience I've had with traditional front suspension was a Rock Shock from '95 on a Gary Fisher, which tweaked in an odd and unsettling way, taco'ing my wheel within the first two rides. Exchanged it for the C'Dale.

It's got Coda components on it...so here's what I'd like to replace at hopefully no more than 4-6 hundred...seeing as how I bought the bike NEW for 8, I'd like to upgrade it for less than that.

Fork: I'd love to keep the headshock, because I like the rigid fork and single-point suspension on it. I think the design is the most sound for FS. Rebuild kit? Aftermarket anything? If I replace the shock with Fox or Marzocchi, I'll need a headset (1 1/2 to 1 1/8) adaptor and headset....and a new stem.
Wheels: I have old Acera's on them, with single-walled, tube tire rims and 7 speed hub. Definitely need new wheels. I have V-brakes which I prefer to Disks, so will need 9 speed hubs, with rim brake rims. I'm 185 lbs and like to jump.
Crank: I have a Coda crank with square taper BB. Maybe an external bearing BB and better cranks are in order.
Derailleurs: I have Deore and they do exactly what they're supposed to do.

A plan of attack would be helpful.

EDIT: Here's my bike (http://www.airfreetires.com/Specs/Step5.asp?BikeId=11617&Brand=Cannondale&Model=F+600&Year=1995)...essentially stock.

Okay...here's the deal. I have a '95 Cannondale F600, and I just love the frame. It's a hardtail, light, responsive, and reminds me of my bmx days. I have tried and don't prefer full-suspension for the style of trail riding that I'll do.

My Headshock is and has always been a thorn in my side. It has the lockout, and 9x of 10, I'll lock it out, effectively rigidifying (nice word!) my frame. The only experience I've had with traditional front suspension was a Rock Shock from '95 on a Gary Fisher, which tweaked in an odd and unsettling way, taco'ing my wheel within the first two rides. Exchanged it for the C'Dale.

It's got Coda components on it...so here's what I'd like to replace at hopefully no more than 4-6 hundred...seeing as how I bought the bike NEW for 8, I'd like to upgrade it for less than that.

Fork: I'd love to keep the headshock, because I like the rigid fork and single-point suspension on it. I think the design is the most sound for FS. Rebuild kit? Aftermarket anything? If I replace the shock with Fox or Marzocchi, I'll need a headset (1 1/2 to 1 1/8) adaptor and headset....and a new stem.
Wheels: I have old Acera's on them, with single-walled, tube tire rims and 7 speed hub. Definitely need new wheels. I have V-brakes which I prefer to Disks, so will need 9 speed hubs, with rim brake rims. I'm 185 lbs and like to jump.
Crank: I have a Coda crank with square taper BB. Maybe an external bearing BB and better cranks are in order.
Derailleurs: I have Deore and they do exactly what they're supposed to do.

A plan of attack would be helpful.

EDIT: Here's my bike (http://www.airfreetires.com/Specs/Step5.asp?BikeId=11617&Brand=Cannondale&Model=F+600&Year=1995)...essentially stock.

Well, sounds like a fork rebuild, wheels and a crank set are in order. I think it can be done for close to the price you mentioned. I know a great place to get the wheels, but Im drawing a blank. Get these cranks http://pricepoint.com/detail/13708-100_SHILC5-3-Parts-56-Cranks/Bolts/Shimano-LX-M580-Crankset.htm.

I'm still trying to decide on shoes and pedals for the new roadie and want to a) stay cheap and b) stay SPD so I can use my MTB shoes on the new bike if I so desire. Does anyone have any experience with these (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13435-285_SETXM4_KIT-3-Parts-399-Pedals/Road/Sette-Ximo-Road-Shoes-w_-Wellgo-MG-8-Road-Pedals.htm)?
The Forte Pro pedals I use are rebranded Wellgo's, so I think I can safely comment. I am NOT a fan of these single-sided SPD pedals. They are top heavy, so will always be upside down when you leave a stop, and it can be a royal pain getting them flipped over and clipped in. If you want to stay with SPD cleats, I'd stick with double-sided pedals, even though they weigh more.

i don't even have to leave the house to spend money.... how glorious is that?!!?

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i don't even have to leave the house to spend money.... how glorious is that?!!?

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Are they both for Chris, or is the post yours?

i can't decide which color?????? solid or camo?

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http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/GI-X06.6.gif

it looks better in person than it does in this picture! i've actually been wanting the camo version......