Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

pulled the trigger on the Edge 305 bundle last night, it will be here on Monday.

www.geomangear.com (Geo.Man on BikeForums).

Superb service so far, he called me at 9AM (I ordered at 2AM) to answer my shipping question, and I got overnight shipping for about 15 bucks. Total price was ~$280
:beer:


I just bought one from him last week. Quick delivery and a great price. Cant wait to use mine this weekend, along with my new Easton wheels.:D

I just bought one from him last week. Quick delivery and a great price. Cant wait to use mine this weekend, along with my new Easton wheels.:D

It was seeing your purchase (Road Forums) that made me decide that he must be pretty decent.

It was seeing your purchase (Road Forums) that made me decide that he must be pretty decent.


He definately has a good reputation. The price is right. I remember before christmas he has another bundle deal but it was more and I didnt really need all that extra stuff. Its a nice unit, and I was suprised at how easy it is to set up, since I get confused easily. I actually found it easier then a bike computer like my Cateye Astrale.:rolleyes:

I was in the local Performance shop this morning and saw a bunch of HRM on a table for 60% off the reduced price. Long-short I paid $31 for a brand new Polar S150 (factory refurbished but full warranty)


http://www.polarusa.com/Products/Consumer/S150.asp

Lists for $139 but sells around $80 usually!

I was in the local Performance shop this morning and saw a bunch of HRM on a table for 60% off the reduced price. Long-short I paid $31 for a brand new Polar S150 (factory refurbished but full warranty)


http://www.polarusa.com/Products/Consumer/S150.asp

Lists for $139 but sells around $80 usually!


I have that unit. Works fine as a HR monitor, but the speed indicator always seems to go in and out. Thats part of the reason I wanted the Garmin, one wireless unit and does all. However I will still use the Polar on mt bike rides.

I have that unit. Works fine as a HR monitor, but the speed indicator always seems to go in and out. Thats part of the reason I wanted the Garmin, one wireless unit and does all. However I will still use the Polar on mt bike rides.

I just rode 15 miles with it and the HRM worked fine. Since I have a hard wired Cateye Astrale for Cadence/Speed I didn't bother with the Polar speed sensor.

WHAT REALLY BUGS ME IS: the clear plastic cover over the display becomes almost invisible in the sun as it distorts and reflects like crazy.,,,,is there a fix for this>?

I just rode 15 miles with it and the HRM worked fine. Since I have a hard wired Cateye Astrale for Cadence/Speed I didn't bother with the Polar speed sensor.

WHAT REALLY BUGS ME IS: the clear plastic cover over the display becomes almost invisible in the sun as it distorts and reflects like crazy.,,,,is there a fix for this>?


I havent run into that problem. Guess I just rotate the watch a bit. I imagine that may be a problem on any hadle bar device with the sun at the right angle. Most of my rides are shaded by big tree's so its not as evident here. I know its much more open there.

I just rode 15 miles with it and the HRM worked fine. Since I have a hard wired Cateye Astrale for Cadence/Speed I didn't bother with the Polar speed sensor.

WHAT REALLY BUGS ME IS: the clear plastic cover over the display becomes almost invisible in the sun as it distorts and reflects like crazy.,,,,is there a fix for this>?

Do you wear polarized glasses?

Do you wear polarized glasses?

it always happens with polarized glasses for me. its great.

picked up some things from work!
http://www.rhythmcycles.com/xcart/files/alexc/images/components/shifters/thum/06SramX9right_thum.jpg
2006 SRAM X-9 Shifters
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/images/products/large/7065.jpg
2007 SRAM X-9 RR Derailleur
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_065%20SRA994.jpg
'05 SRAM PG-990 11-34
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/50-2136-CAR-FRONT.jpg
Performance CTR Carbon Riser Bar

Pair of Vittoria Open Corse Evo CX tires

http://www.cbike.com/images/open_evo_blue.jpg

I got as new Ultegra 12-27 cassette for my new wheels, now I can put it all together with the new tires I also got. Conti GP 4000's.:D

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/oleanshoebox/newtoy008.jpg
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Awesome. :D

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SWEET!

sweet rig billy, I bet you're gonna be up early tomorrow!!!!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/oleanshoebox/newtoy008.jpg
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Awesome !!!

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Congrats, Billy.

the coolest thing is that i totally didn't expect to get it today. i went to the lbs to visit the one i had on layaway and nabbed this one instead. it was a lot less and exactly the same (06 instead of 07). I am going to be up very very early indeed.

good score on the 06, usually the only thing that changes between them are colors and decals. how many gears you got on there?

Nice rig there!!
a road ride in the very near future!!
Congrats!:)

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Niiiiiiiiice! Congrats, Billy.

good score on the 06, usually the only thing that changes between them are colors and decals. how many gears you got on there?
Yep, the components are pretty much identical. 24 gears.

AWESOME BILLY! The bike looks great. Welcome to ride the SAT morning REI at 8am... I'm also riding SUN if you want to come out my way...

Does it have that new bike smell?

Sweet Ride!!!!

Congrats!

AWESOME BILLY! The bike looks great. Welcome to ride the SAT morning REI at 8am... I'm also riding SUN if you want to come out my way... Just got back from the maiden voyage. man, I am so stoked. sorry, can't make the rei ride (got the baby today) but i may just take you up on tomorrow. i'll see about a sitter and call you.

Does it have that new bike smell?
oh yes. let me put it this way: i think my wife is jealous. she said something sarcastic about me and my bike running off into the sunset together.

Glad you like your bike. :)

oh yes. let me put it this way: i think my wife is jealous. she said something sarcastic about me and my bike running off into the sunset together.


It's like the dirty little lover... and wife knows all about her...
:D

Sweet bike, Billy - looks so fresh and clean! Allez!!!

oh yes. let me put it this way: i think my wife is jealous. she said something sarcastic about me and my bike running off into the sunset together.


Congrats Billy, but what happened to the picture, what did ya get?

Congrats Billy, but what happened to the picture, what did ya get?
same bike, 06 instead of 07. saved some cash and used the savings to get pedals, lights, cages.

same bike, 06 instead of 07. saved some cash and used the savings to get pedals, lights, cages.


Sweet, but I want pics dang it.:p

Here's a few pics of my new wheels and tires on the bike. Much nicer looking and lighter then the Bontragers.:D

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00673.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00672.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00669.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00667.jpg

and a blurry pic of the Garmin 305 installed.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00671.jpg

Does anyone have the new Ritchey WCS Carbon stem yet? I have one on order.

Sweet, but I want pics dang it.:p
happy to oblige
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/oleanshoebox/newtoy009.jpg
nice wheels, BTW

happy to oblige
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/oleanshoebox/newtoy009.jpg
nice wheels, BTW

Thanks, and many happy miles to you and your new steed. Looks great. A friend of mine has that same ride, great buy.

Just got back from the maiden voyage. man, I am so stoked.
That is awesome!! Congrats Oleanshoebox!!! :beer:

Just got back from the maiden voyage. man, I am so stoked. sorry, can't make the rei ride (got the baby today) but i may just take you up on tomorrow. i'll see about a sitter and call you.

COOL...


Hey, how does the bike feel compared to your old one??

COOL...


Hey, how does the bike feel compared to your old one??
like a freaking rocket, and nigh effortless to ride. I'm not sure what the gearing is on that beast but the allez is like butta. I took it on a good 20 miler this morning and it was a dream. I can't wait to take it up a mountain. It descends like crazy. I don't have a computer on it but I am positive I went faster than I ever have descending the big hill near my house today. scared this old lady walking her dog pretty good.

Here's a few pics of my new wheels and tires on the bike. Much nicer looking and lighter then the Bontragers.:D

Bike on small chainring, stems not lined up, seat bag on. Nice wheels but 0 OCP points.

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nice wheels, BTW I like that color. Congratulations.

Do you wear polarized glasses?
Not polarized....sucks but getting used to it.

Found out another annoying problem....HRM readout stops once in a while and starts again afater pushing some buttons...normal?

Assos gloves.. I got the blue ones to match the bike :)

http://www.branfordbike.com/images/assos/summer/gloves.jpg

Specialized BG Pro bib shorts - already had the bib knickers, and loved them, so I picked up the bib shorts for the warmer weather -

http://www.donsbikeshop.com/clothing/images/bgpro-bib.jpg

Bike on small chainring, stems not lined up, seat bag on. Nice wheels but 0 OCP points.


Thanks for the pointers, but Im a trend setter not a follower.:p OCP I can care less about Im a mt biker.:D

Specialized BG Pro bib shorts - already had the bib knickers, and loved them, so I picked up the bib shorts for the warmer weather -

http://www.donsbikeshop.com/clothing/images/bgpro-bib.jpg

I bought a pair of those last weekend. Wore em today, they are the best in my opinion.;)

Thanks for the pointers, but Im a trend setter not a follower.:p OCP I can care less about Im a mt biker.:D

You say that now, but
does the Mt bike know your cheeting on her?