Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

Woopsie.

Faster!

Don't with the asskick, Gretz.

Don't with the asskick, Gretz.
I'm a lover, not a fighter :D

Don't with the manlove, Gretz.

Don't with the manlove, Gretz.
:roflmao:

Ok, in getting back on topic..
I picked up another one of these, the Toupe Gel for those longer rides :)

http://www.bikesport-shop.de/images/medium/toupe_gel_143_blk_top.jpg

Picked up a Castelli Mechanics Sweater (Blue) for $25 off SteapandCheap.com

Ok... Here's the dilema i'm facing right now...

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=23326

Diadora Ergo Plus MTB shoes (2006 model). Should i buy them or not? For about ~$62 shipped, it's a freakin' good deal. But i just bought a headlamp for my commuter bike, aerobars, and a time trial helmet this month. I do have MTB shoes for commuting already but they're not all that comfortable (Adidas Durango which i bought on sale for about the same price).

Yargh...

[maybe i should finally get around to selling the extra car parts laying around in the garage...] :lol:

Scored a new white SanMarco Aspide Ti for 40$ on ebay. love a great deal...

Good deal on Castelli knee warmers right now over at http://www.steepandcheap.com/ $12.50! Too bad I don't need a new pair.

Steep and Cheap has been selling off a lot of Castelli stuff today. Keep checking back. Earlier I snagged a pair of YPro shorts for $50.

Ok... Here's the dilema i'm facing right now...

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=23326

Diadora Ergo Plus MTB shoes (2006 model). Yargh...

:lol:


Oh, you had to go and post that..:mad:
Now do I purchase or not...:rolleyes:

Oh, you had to go and post that..:mad:
Now do I purchase or not...:rolleyes:
:lol:

I haven't ordered yet only because they don't have the black ones in size 44... Otherwise i would have pulled the trigger this morning when i found it.

Dangit, the road version is on sale too... :o :(

I'm really wanting some shoes that have the ratcheting strap.

:lol:

I haven't ordered yet only because they don't have the black ones in size 44... Otherwise i would have pulled the trigger this morning when i found it.

Dangit, the road version is on sale too... :o :(

I'm really wanting some shoes that have the ratcheting strap.


I have a paid of SIDI dominators. Good shoes, 2 years old and still strong.
The thing is my feet get numb in them, and it might just be their too
stretched.
I see they also have the mtb race version....
And I have a new set of cleats to install ...
So, hhmmmm... Damn...
I feel weak... getting weaker....weeaakkkeerrrr

my recent purchases:
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_240%20CRBSP6.jpg
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWrapper.aspx?img=/je/je405a01rel.jpg&type=2
(I actually got the sleveless jersey but there is no pic on the web)
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWrapper.aspx?img=/sp/sp405b00.jpg&type=2

http://www.greenfishsports.com/ProductImages/michelin/mic_lit_tube_w.jpg
2 of these
http://images.rei.com/media/663797Prd.jpg
that is all.

Well my personal Mr. Beanz watch finally came in the mail. Now my collection is up to two!:D


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/watches.jpg

Well my personal Mr. Beanz watch finally came in the mail. Now my collection is up to two!:D


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/watches.jpg


No hands on the "beanz watch".
My guess is the eyes tweek and point to the hour/minute.

We'll call it the "Black eyed Beanz" watch.

Hey Drew. Haven't you seen the new thing in watches? You can't see them in this pic, but there are balls that travel around the circumference of the face that designate the time. Just don't ask where the balls came from!:D

Black Eyed Beanz?:D

Yeah, like I need more balls around my face. :rolleyes:


On my wristwatch, man, I mean on my wristwatch!!!!

Yeah, I like I need more balls around my face. :rolleyes:


Oh my wristwatch, man, I mean on my wristwatch!!!!


You are VERY lucky that I am trying to behave mybadself!:D

You are such a clown Happy! I like that!Hehehehehe!

You are VERY lucky that I am trying to behave mybadself!:D


:roflmao:

Yeah, like I need more balls around my face. :rolleyes:


On my wristwatch, man, I mean on my wristwatch!!!!


I love this place!!!
BF rocks!

So can someone talk front derailleurs for me? And keep in mind who you're talking to ;)

Mine is bottom of the line and...*ahem* slightly bent. As long as I'm replacing it, I might as well upgrade a bit, but I am so clueless.

So can someone talk front derailleurs for me? And keep in mind who you're talking to ;)

Mine is bottom of the line and...*ahem* slightly bent. As long as I'm replacing it, I might as well upgrade a bit, but I am so clueless.

Biscuit, are you currently running Shimano? Do you have a compact crank (50/34, for example) or traditional crank (53/39)? An ultegra front derailleur will only run you about $50, plus small labor charge (unless you can sweet talk one of your riding buds into doing it... fairly easy job).

Biscuit, are you currently running Shimano? Do you have a compact crank (50/34, for example) or traditional crank (53/39)? An ultegra front derailleur will only run you about $50, plus small labor charge (unless you can sweet talk one of your riding buds into doing it... fairly easy job).


My crank is Shimano FC-3303 Sora 170x52-42-30 if that tells you anything. It doesn't tell me jack!:D

My crank is Shimano FC-3303 Sora 170x52-42-30 if that tells you anything. It doesn't tell me jack!:D

It tells us everything! Thanks... I'll let the Shimano experts chime in from here... but you are in for a very painless upgrade.

There's some men's jerseys and shorts available on steepandcheap.com (http://steepandcheap.com) right now.

My crank is Shimano FC-3303 Sora 170x52-42-30 if that tells you anything. It doesn't tell me jack!:D


Ultegra or 105 will be a nice upgrade. Either would be just fine.

Will 10-spd FD be too narrow? The C'dale site shows an 8-spd spec. Googling shows a 9-spd FD to be ok based on user experience.

So can someone talk front derailleurs for me? And keep in mind who you're talking to ;)

Mine is bottom of the line and...*ahem* slightly bent. As long as I'm replacing it, I might as well upgrade a bit, but I am so clueless.

I have a Tiagra Triple FD that you can have for the price of the shipping. It originally came on Rose's bike but I had them replace it before we left the shop.

My unsolicited advice to Biscuit would be to take it. My Allez runs a Tiagra triple FD, and as long as it's tuned properly (true even if you go DuraAce) it shifts great.

Some FAB stuff at PricePoint:

Easton EC70 Carbon Road Seatpost 31.6mm (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail.htm?stylepkey=14876) for $85

Easton EC90 Equipe Pro Carbon Road Bars 26mm (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail.htm?stylePkey=14873) for $100

only 'til tomorrow!

At a hidden link at REI:

Easton EA70 Stem 90mm x 26mm (http://www.rei.com/product/737469) for $55

The dude at the bike shop said it was actually my shifter and the fact that my shifter cables were not routed properly. So, we'll see how she rides now.

Thank you for the offer, CJ!

just picked up Pearl Izumi Kodiak long sleeve jersey....regularly 80.00 for 52.00....

http://www.pacfit.com/kodiak.jpg

Castelli YPro Bib Shorts. Right now at www.steepandcheap.com for $75 (the best price I could find on the web was $125...though I only searched for about 5 minutes).

4 Colors Available in various sizes.

http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0008/BLK.jpg

Castelli YPro Bib Shorts. Right now at www.steepandcheap.com for $75 (the best price I could find on the web was $125...though I only searched for about 5 minutes).

4 Colors Available in various sizes.

http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0008/BLK.jpg

http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0008/RDBK.jpg

Do we really want to see me in red shorts?

http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0008/RDBK.jpg

Do we really want to see me in red shorts?

Better than this...

http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0008/WHBK.jpg

Uh...you didn't buy these...did you?

You guys shouldn't give the ladies any more ideas....

Better than this...

http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0008/WHBK.jpg

Uh...you didn't buy these...did you?

We'll pretend I said no.

Pretty sure I'm exempt from any of the ladies' ideas...at least until I drop about 50 more lbs :)

Pretty sure I'm exempt from any of the ladies' ideas...

Sooooo not true!

I went shopping for a 'business casual' wardrobe yesterday. I'm sure going to miss my gym outfits, tanks, yoga pants and flip-flops. :p

Ugh.... have I told you that I hate to shop? Well, except for when it comes to biking stuff.... then it's fun. :D :D :D

I went shopping for a 'business casual' wardrobe yesterday. I'm sure going to miss my gym outfits, tanks, yoga pants and flip-flops. :p

Ugh.... have I told you that I hate to shop? Well, except for when it comes to biking stuff.... then it's fun. :D :D :D

So what exactly is you J-O-B? I think I missed this.

So what exactly is you J-O-B? I think I missed this.

I haven't posted about it yet. ;) Just started last Thursday.
Nothing special.... typical office environment. Accounting Mgr. for a security systems company. Have gotten a good vibe so far from the people there. Pretty laid back and good, fun attitudes. First full-time job in six years! :eek:

Need some time to get in to the groove... working out a new routine and figuring out how to fit in family/riding/gym time. I'm feeling a little out of sorts right now but everything will settle soon. :)

I haven't posted about it yet. ;) Just started last Thursday.
Nothing special.... typical office environment. Accounting Mgr. for a security systems company. Have gotten a good vibe so far from the people there. Pretty laid back and good, fun attitudes. First full-time job in six years! :eek:

Need some time to get in to the groove... working out a new routine and figuring out how to fit in family/riding/gym time. I'm feeling a little out of sorts right now but everything will settle soon. :)

I've heard rumors that the Poker ride can can fix an out of sorts feeling...:rolleyes:

Great deal on these right now on steep and cheap. Women's, three color choices, but only size M or XL.
http://images.steepandcheap.com/images/items/large/CST0003/WHT.jpg

I need a new setback seatpost. Suggestions?

I need a new setback seatpost. Suggestions?
Incorrect.

You really want a new bike. :rolleyes:

What problem will a setback seatpost solve?

I need a new setback seatpost. Suggestions?

I'm gonna have an extra Easton EC70 in the next few weeks.... wanna buy it off me?

I'm gonna have an extra Easton EC70 in the next few weeks.... wanna buy it off me?

Do these come in different sizes? Guess I need to know what size I need first. :o