Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

So what do I need then?FSA or Shimano R700 compact.

Picked up another pair of bibs today (Nike 10/2) :) Got 20% off, and a free TDF t-shirt :D

http://treksandiego.com/images/library/large/nike_268401_06_m.jpg

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_1927.jpg

because I have finally accepted that it might be the shoes and not the 4 different types of pedals that I believed were causing me hot spots.

and because of the 7-9AM 20% off sale at Performance I got these bad boys for $32...
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_2565BLK.jpg

So what do I need then?


The Shimano compact R700, its like Ultegra grade/quality.

The Shimano compact R700, its like Ultegra grade/quality.

But, but, but...I want a matchy matchy groupset! :eek:

Ok, you've had five minutes to come up with those lists, guess Ill have to buy myself something.:p

I missed out. :(

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_1927.jpg

because I have finally accepted that it might be the shoes and not the 4 different types of pedals that I believed were causing me hot spots.

and because of the 7-9AM 20% off sale at Performance I got these bad boys for $32...
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_2565BLK.jpg

Ok E..I am curious how the new shoes go..I have issues with my Sidi's and (yes I know) speedplays...but hate to change pedals and find its the shoes...so I am curious how your new ones work!

and because of the 7-9AM 20% off sale at Performance I got these bad boys for $32...
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_2565BLK.jpg

I have these.... they're comfy. :)

Ok E..I am curious how the new shoes go..I have issues with my Sidi's and (yes I know) speedplays...but hate to change pedals and find its the shoes...so I am curious how your new ones work!


I had hot spots on my SIDI's, to the point where I would take of the shoes and pour water on my feet:eek:
Then I chucked the stock SIDI insert and got these;
http://planocycling.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=4632

Now, NO hot foot, and much better power. The stock SIDI are a POS. $45 well spent!
Be sure to go to a specialized dealer for the correct insert. I purchased mine at Surf City cyclery.

I missed out. :(


Since Brandy took extra time i guess you deseve the same chance.:)

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_1927.jpg

because I have finally accepted that it might be the shoes and not the 4 different types of pedals that I believed were causing me hot spots.

I have the Cat1 Gavia Carbon, which looks like the same shoe except it has the ratchety-thing on the side. I like them, but have only used them in combination with my new SPD-SL pedals. And I also changed out the insole for one with more arch support to help deal with an on-and-off bout of plantar fasciitis.

But, but, but...I want a matchy matchy groupset! :eek:

It will be matchy matchy. It just says Shimano on it.

But, but, but...I want a matchy matchy groupset! :eek:
:lol: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :lol:

:lol: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :lol:

What are you laughing at? :(

What are you laughing at? :(


What are you OCP president?:lol:

Since Brandy took extra time i guess you deseve the same chance.:)

Oh you're so generous!!! I'll be sure to pm you my list. ;)

What are you OCP president?:lol:

No. :o

Tiff,
I have virtually every pedal style (no eggbeater), so if you want to try other pedals out without buying them let me know.

Mark,
They did not have the Gavia in my size and these (Galibier) ended up being $60...

I had hot spots on my SIDI's, to the point where I would take of the shoes and pour water on my feet:eek:
Then I chucked the stock SIDI insert and got these;
http://planocycling.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=4632

Now, NO hot foot, and much better power. The stock SIDI are a POS. $45 well spent!
Be sure to go to a specialized dealer for the correct insert. I purchased mine at Surf City cyclery.


I got the Superfeet insert...was ok...but still not good...I actually have custom orthotics I use now...still some issues...but I have been trying some cleat positioning adjustments and it was definitely better today...still need to ride some more with these new adjustments to see

Tiff,
I have virtually every pedal style (no eggbeater), so if you want to try other pedals out without buying them let me know.

Thanks Phil! :D

James let me borrow his Eggbeaters and I really liked them... think my plan for now is to get those. But I'll keep this in mind if they end up not working for me in the future! :)

Thanks Phil! :D

James let me borrow his Eggbeaters and I really liked them... think my plan for now is to get those. But I'll keep this in mind if they end up not working for me in the future! :)

For MTB? (I am too lazy to read.)

Performance had the SLK compact for $340.

Thanks Phil! :D

James let me borrow his Eggbeaters and I really liked them... think my plan for now is to get those. But I'll keep this in mind if they end up not working for me in the future! :)

Oh, Tiffanie...did you ever get a compact crank? Here is one that would suit you perfectly. If you don't want it, I will probably pick it up for the chainrings.

http://cgi.ebay.com/170mm-Campagnolo-Veloce-CT-Compact-Bicycle-Cranks_W0QQitemZ180054632387QQihZ008QQcategoryZ56195QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Oh, Tiffanie...did you ever get a compact crank? Here is one that would suit you perfectly. If you don't want it, I will probably pick it up for the chainrings.

http://cgi.ebay.com/170mm-Campagnolo-Veloce-CT-Compact-Bicycle-Cranks_W0QQitemZ180054632387QQihZ008QQcategoryZ56195QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Oh wow, that's cheap! I've had my eye on one at eBay but it was twice as much as this one. :eek: How can there be such a significant price difference for the same item? http://server12.ipslink.com/~wwwmamad/forums/style_emoticons/default/dunno.gif

Thanks for the heads up... however, I don't think I'll be able to get to it before the auction ends. :)

Oh wow, that's cheap! I've had my eye on one at eBay but it was twice as much as this one. :eek: How can there be such a significant price difference for the same item? http://server12.ipslink.com/~wwwmamad/forums/style_emoticons/default/dunno.gif

Thanks for the heads up... however, I don't think I'll be able to get to it before the auction ends. :)

Well, we have a few days. lets see what happens

Don't know if it's any good, but the Serfas Aria Saddle is on Steep and Cheap (http://www.steepandcheap.com/) right now for 34 bucks.

Don't know if it's any good, but the Serfas Aria Saddle is on Steep and Cheap (http://www.steepandcheap.com/) right now for 34 bucks.

Must be a typo on the price. And it's spelled T-O-U-P-E.

Must be a typo on the price. And it's spelled T-O-U-P-E.

Wasn't thinking about it for me... I was just sharin' the love. :D Right now, it's spelled A-V-A-T-A-R. :p

got four more boxes yesterday! WOO HOO! and another was delivered to work (cuz it was backordered at the time i ordered so just put my work addy instead of here since i didn't know when it would come)

got four more boxes yesterday! WOO HOO! and another was delivered to work (cuz it was backordered at the time i ordered so just put my work addy instead of here since i didn't know when it would come)

Have you considered seeking therapy for your uncontrollable urge to spend money? :p :D

Now, where the hell are my shipments!

Have you considered seeking therapy for your uncontrollable urge to spend money? :p :D

Now, where the hell are my shipments!

are you not a team performance member? :eek: regular, non team member shipping is HORRENDOUS! (as is regular shipping from nashbar!)

"my name is caligurl..... and i am a shopaholic!"

"my name is caligurl..... and i am a shopaholic!"


HI CALI:D

Just ordered this
http://specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2007/bikes/RB_SW_Frame_Crbn_TG_FO.jpg
:D I need to close my wallet for a while now ;)

rollers... should arrive today :)

OC Roadie, we all knew this was an inevitability. :p

Last night, I bought more Gookinaid (sticking with lemonaid flavor), another pair of PI bibs, and some PI head gear to help keep me warm. Oh, and a cheapo bottle cage for my spare bike since it lacks a bottle cage (initially set up for a 3 mile commute, so no water needed).

Just ordered this
http://specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2007/bikes/RB_SW_Frame_Crbn_TG_FO.jpg
:D I need to close my wallet for a while now ;)

NO YOU DIDN'T!

That's awesome! Surf City?

OC Roadie, we all knew this was an inevitability. :p

Last night, I bought more Gookinaid (sticking with lemonaid flavor), another pair of PI bibs, and some PI head gear to help keep me warm. Oh, and a cheapo bottle cage for my spare bike since it lacks a bottle cage (initially set up for a 3 mile commute, so no water needed).

You're right, but I thought I'd be able to hold off until spring, it seems like I always spend a bunch on bike stuff this time of year. I was seriously considering an R3 and still have a thing for the Soloist SL. I should have the new Roubaix ready for the Crystal Lake ride :)

NO YOU DIDN'T!

That's awesome! Surf City?

Yes, Surf City, keep me away from that place, please :p

You're right, but I thought I'd be able to hold off until spring, it seems like I always spend a bunch on bike stuff this time of year. I was seriously considering an R3 and still have a thing for the Soloist SL. I should have the new Roubaix ready for the Crystal Lake ride :)
Cool. And I guess this means around this time next year, we will hear about you buying the Soloist SL? :p After all, at this time last year, you bought the Cyfac and had a thing for the Roubaix S-Works.

Yes, Surf City, keep me away from that place, please :p

Are you doing a new build, or moving over the parts from your other Roubaix?

Are you doing a new build, or moving over the parts from your other Roubaix?
I'm actually moving the parts from my Cyfac (all Dura Ace 10 speed, with Zero G brakes). I've got a brand new set of Dura Ace 7800 wheels, that have been sitting in a box for a couple of year. I'll probably rebuild the Cyfac with Ultegra stuff off of eBay. I still plan to use my old Roubaix quite a bit. I contemplated putting SRAM Force on the new frame, but decided not to spend the money for now.

Cool. And I guess this means around this time next year, we will hear about you buying the Soloist SL? :p After all, at this time last year, you bought the Cyfac and had a thing for the Roubaix S-Works.
Stop it! don't fuel the complusive bike purchase behavior:p

Off to Performance to throw more money at my bike fitting problems (I ride the clown bike from the PIE thread)...120mm stem (currently have 110) and a setback seatpost. If THOSE don't work, I might just have to get this in a 54:

http://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd_796r.cfm#

Any thoughts?

What size is you clown bike? Leader makes good bikes, I hear they are good and stiff. I was looking at their Aero roadie frame a while back.

I have a 120mm stem you can try, unused too.

I think the stem is in my car, so you can swing by my work and pick it up. I Work by the Esco Auto Park

Off to Performance to throw more money at my bike fitting problems (I ride the clown bike from the PIE thread)...120mm stem (currently have 110) and a setback seatpost. If THOSE don't work, I might just have to get this in a 54:

http://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd_796r.cfm#

Any thoughts?


Check these at too. They sure look sweet, and ive talked to a couple of people riding em, they love them.

http://www.leopardcycles.com/gallery.php

Stop it! don't fuel the complusive bike purchase behavior:p
It's not compulsive if it's planned, right? So just start planning on getting the Soloist SL next year at this time, and you can break the pattern of compulsive purchases while still getting your Soloist SL. :D

It's not compulsive if it's planned, right? So just start planning on getting the Soloist SL next year at this time, and you can break the pattern of compulsive purchases while still getting your Soloist SL. :D
Can you explain that to my wife :p

Off to Performance to throw more money at my bike fitting problems (I ride the clown bike from the PIE thread)...120mm stem (currently have 110) and a setback seatpost. If THOSE don't work, I might just have to get this in a 54:

http://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd_796r.cfm#

Any thoughts?


you know Paul, if you really hate that bike, I'd be glad to take if off your hands... it is gorgeous!!!!

are you not a team performance member? :eek: regular, non team member shipping is HORRENDOUS! (as is regular shipping from nashbar!)

"my name is caligurl..... and i am a shopaholic!"

Ok......my orders are starting to trickle in. :D I just received a partial shipment of one order (USPS). This particular order is being shipped in 3 small shipments because one small item was out of stock but has been shipped out yesterday (FEDEX). Three other separate orders should start trickling in throughout this week. Free shipping on all these orders, of course....plus that $20 off each order on top of that. If these guys were smart, they would somehow consolidate these orders and ship them in one medium sized box and save themselves a ton of money in shipping costs.

EDIT: they all came in...:)

Just ordered this
http://specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2007/bikes/RB_SW_Frame_Crbn_TG_FO.jpg
:D I need to close my wallet for a while now ;)
I have the Tarmac and LOVE it !! That bike rides soooo smoooothhh.