Southern California - The Shopping Thread!

Yeah, my garage door sucks also, so I have to find a good one for mine.

That looks like one nice ride. Makes me want to go and wash my bike...naw.:D

so far it is... doesn't have a lot of mileage on it yet :p but I'll be adding a little bit between now and Monday ;) And, I did wash the Roubaix today too... they both look pretty sweet :D

so far it is... doesn't have a lot of mileage on it yet :p but I'll be adding a little bit between now and Monday ;) And, I did wash the Roubaix today too... they both look pretty sweet :D

Mine isn't even black anymore, it's more of a SART gray.:o

Picked up a new pair of shoes...
Specialized Comp Mtb, and some socks....
These are for use on the Road bike, they are very stiff,and I can walk in them too!!
The cat seems to like them as much as I do!!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/ddrew12/BikeShoes6-9-07001.jpg

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/10-9486-TRN-FRONT.jpg
PI Optik Vest

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/20-0330-LMA-FRONT.jpg
Trying Grape this time as Fruit Punch was vile.

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/20-0330-LMA-FRONT.jpg
Trying Grape this time as Fruit Punch was vile.

Try the pink lemonade, it's not as sweet. I hear ya on the Fruit punch, ugh.

So I went to the bike shop to get it fixed . . .
(warning, crappy cellphone camera pic ahead!)

And I'm keeping the super-fred chainguard on there for now.

*pose*

Opted for the K-Wing instead of the Compact Wing Pros.

Question... Should I leave the tops wrapped or unwrapped?

I kinda would like to leave it unwrapped, but...

Pros -
Easy to clean, since I'm using white bar tape on the drops and have the drinking hand/eye coordination of a 1-year-old. I can foresee pink and orange spots appearing very quickly.
Looks cool.

Cons -
Less comfortable

http://www.bikyle.com/images/FsaWingBarTop.jpg

Go with comfort and wrap it. If you're going use white bar tape, you're gonna be getting the rest dirty anyway. So either it's all going to get dirty or you're going to clean it anyway.

Well, I guess it also depends on how much overlap you prefer in your wrapping. You might not have long enough bar tape to actually wrap the whole thing.

Go with comfort and wrap it. If you're going use white bar tape, you're gonna be getting the rest dirty anyway. So either it's all going to get dirty or you're going to clean it anyway.

Well, I guess it also depends on how much overlap you prefer in your wrapping. You might not have long enough bar tape to actually wrap the whole thing.

I was thinking the same thing...try it all the way and see...you can always get it redone...

Opted for the K-Wing instead of the Compact Wing Pros.

Question... Should I leave the tops wrapped or unwrapped?

I kinda would like to leave it unwrapped, but...

Pros -
Easy to clean, since I'm using white bar tape on the drops and have the drinking hand/eye coordination of a 1-year-old. I can foresee pink and orange spots appearing very quickly.
Looks cool.

Cons -
Less comfortable

http://www.bikyle.com/images/FsaWingBarTop.jpg


I have those bars, they are absolutely terrific. I happened to ride a bike yesterday for a bit with traditional bars and I am so glad I have the K-Wings.

As far as wrap or not, with the Campy cables tucked so neatly at the back side of the bars and tape covering it, it is nice clean look. It won't provide that much in comfort as it is a wide flat spot on the bar enabling the shocks to be distributed over a wider area. But the look is so nice. You don't sweat so it won't discolor that quickly. (your drink splashes clean easily). If if does get out of hand, next time leave 'em bare.

I bought a Redline Conquest Pro. :)

I have these bars and have them unwrapped. I had them wrapped at first and then unwrapped them. Much Better look and the feel is not much different. I love these bars and would not go back to the standard style bars.

Opted for the K-Wing instead of the Compact Wing Pros.

Question... Should I leave the tops wrapped or unwrapped?

I kinda would like to leave it unwrapped, but...

Pros -
Easy to clean, since I'm using white bar tape on the drops and have the drinking hand/eye coordination of a 1-year-old. I can foresee pink and orange spots appearing very quickly.
Looks cool.

Cons -
Less comfortable

http://www.bikyle.com/images/FsaWingBarTop.jpg

unwrapped... w/tape its even to big for me... as tiny as you are, I can imagine you'd have a hard time with it... :p AND, VMC has them and his are not uncomfortable at all ;)

I ordered these wheels for my Pedal Force RS. I should have them this week sometime. I thought about the Shamal Ultras but I couldn't pull off the bling look. Way too loud.
http://www.all3sports.com/imageserver/images_big/CMP7NTU.jpg

Just won this on an impulse bid. Waddaya think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320122766379&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 320122766379%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a3/63/8400_12.JPG

Just won this on an impulse bid. Waddaya think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320122766379&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 320122766379%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a3/63/8400_12.JPG
Very cool! I let a carbon Wilier frame slip away on e-Bay a while back and I still regret it, even though I had no business bidding at all :D

I understand that they are great frames and it's always good to have something you don't see every day.

Just won this on an impulse bid. Waddaya think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320122766379&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 320122766379%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a3/63/8400_12.JPG

Nice! Amazing price!

Just won this on an impulse bid. Waddaya think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320122766379&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 320122766379%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a3/63/8400_12.JPG

Looks quite nice, hard to go wrong at that price. Congratulations!

*thunk* @ that Wilier frame...and not the passing out on the floor thunk...the MAN thunk. ;)

Amazing price! Nice find.

Thanks guys, I'll take lots of pics when I get it. As for building the frame, it will take a while, I'm short on cash.

My purchase for the next two months:

http://www.koamart.com/images/products/1053_default.gif

Chicken?

Okay, Mr. Moneybags.

Couldn't find any bike stores today so I bought some jeans

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/images/us/local/products/productsall/p354729c.jpg

Couldn't find any bike stores today so I bought some jeans

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/images/us/local/products/productsall/p354729c.jpg

Dude, faded jeans are so 2004!

Dude, faded jeans are so 2004!

What's 2007?

What's 2007?

Retro 2004 faded jeans

Yahoo, I just received my Garmin Edge 305!!!:) :D :) :D And here's the best part, Greg (Turtle 45) paid extra for the better shipping option and I got mine here at work first!!!:p I'm sure Greg's is probably sitting on his porch as this is being written, but he's been having fun letting me know how much smarter he was by paying only 3 dollars more than me to get it a few days earlier.
Really though, thanks for the tip Greg.

Now...who can tell me how this thing works???

There's a men's Castelli jersey on sale for $27 right now on http://www.steepandcheap.com/. It's not exactly my cup o' tea, but for $27 it might interest some of you.

EDIT: Wow, 30 secs before I posted this they had every size available. Only larger sizes left now...

There's a men's Castelli jersey on sale for $27 right now on http://www.steepandcheap.com/. It's not exactly my cup o' tea, but for $27 it might interest some of you.

EDIT: Wow, 30 secs before I posted this they had every size available. Only larger sizes left now...

I didnt see the mens jersey but I managed to find that red womens castelli long sleeved jersey.....nice find.......Thanx joy.

In case anyone is interested
Mt Borah has a IPA Zen beer jersey!
http://mtborah.com/index.asp?CompID=44&action=ViewProduct&CategoryID=70&ProductID=386

My first upgrade to the bike, Speedplay Zero pedals and of course some road shoes.:) Did 40+ miles on Sunday and all my joints seem to be happy (although my wallet isn't). :rolleyes:

Another victim of EUI....just won this beauty....now I have to go buy a BB, maybe a new chain ring or cassette to get the gearing down (these are 50/36....I need 50/34 at least)

sigh... at $163 its a great deal but bittersweet

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eBay Under the Influence

Happytime: Question... Should I leave the tops wrapped or unwrapped?


Unwrapped!

Another victim of EUI....just won this beauty....now I have to go buy a BB, maybe a new chain ring or cassette to get the gearing down (these are 50/36....I need 50/34 at least)

sigh... at $163 its a great deal but bittersweet

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d25/downandloaded/chorus.jpg[/

eBay Under the Influence


That is beautiful. I am looking for something similar but the Ultra Torque style.

Continental GP 4000S (2)

Sorry, only pic I could find :)

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/de/continental/fahrrad/themen/reifen/rennrad/grand_prix_4000S/img/gp4000s_de;property=original.gif

http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/PIX/MAIN/shosp06fb-m.jpg


Got me the blue ones . . .

http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/PIX/MAIN/shosp06fb-m.jpg


Got me the blue ones . . .


I have the red ones...
Everyone knows Red is faster.....:rolleyes:

Yahoo, I just received my Garmin Edge 305!!!:) :D :) :D And here's the best part, Greg (Turtle 45) paid extra for the better shipping option and I got mine here at work first!!!:p I'm sure Greg's is probably sitting on his porch as this is being written, but he's been having fun letting me know how much smarter he was by paying only 3 dollars more than me to get it a few days earlier.
Really though, thanks for the tip Greg.

Now...who can tell me how this thing works???


strap it on to yer bike, turn it on, and do what it says!!

Another men's Castelli jersey on sale for $27 right now (Reg $75) on http://www.steepandcheap.com/. This one's long sleeved, but it might be worth it to closet it until fall.

I ordered this from steepandcheap the other day. It came in today... fast shipping!

http://static.backcountryoutlet.com/images/items/detail_large/CST0024/IJRED_D1.jpg

I ordered this from steepandcheap the other day. It came in today... fast shipping!

http://static.backcountryoutlet.com/images/items/detail_large/CST0024/IJRED_D1.jpg


That is so cute!!!!!! Dang, I always miss the SAC stuff!!! :mad:

I think Asia ordered one too. This may become the unofficial SoCal BF girl jersey. :lol:

stock kilo tt 57cm....added a front brake and removed the plastic toe clips since i was successful only once getting both feet into them while pedaling. i'll be getting some steel mks clips very soon.

the down tube is actually tear drop shaped which is kinda different. the seat isn't uncomfortable whilst wearing my new endura knickers even without the removeable padded lycra shorts.

i'll be changing it significantly soon with a different color scheme on the wheels, tires, bars, tape and a new saddle. also adding a clamp-on bottle cage. flip/flop hub so i'll put a singlespeed cog on the other side and change the 16 to something i can spin faster since it is hilly here.

a couple of rides up and down the alley then once around the block. LOVE IT. :D

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f57/wahoolee/kilott.jpg

stock kilo tt 57cm....added a front brake and removed the plastic toe clips since i was successful only once getting both feet into them while pedaling. i'll be getting some steel mks clips very soon.

the down tube is actually tear drop shaped which is kinda different. the seat isn't uncomfortable whilst wearing my new endura knickers even without the removeable padded lycra shorts.

i'll be changing it significantly soon with a different color scheme on the wheels, tires, bars, tape and a new saddle. also adding a clamp-on bottle cage. flip/flop hub so i'll put a singlespeed cog on the other side and change the 16 to something i can spin faster since it is hilly here.

a couple of rides up and down the alley then once around the block. LOVE IT. :D

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f57/wahoolee/kilott.jpg

Very nice. As for the pedals, clips are the toughest on fixed. You get about a microsecond each revolution to flip and insert. You will get the hang of it soon enough. I use SPDs on my fixed and they are much simpler.

Yahoo, I just received my Garmin Edge 305!!!:) :D :) :D And here's the best part, Greg (Turtle 45) paid extra for the better shipping option and I got mine here at work first!!!:p I'm sure Greg's is probably sitting on his porch as this is being written, but he's been having fun letting me know how much smarter he was by paying only 3 dollars more than me to get it a few days earlier.
Really though, thanks for the tip Greg.

Now...who can tell me how this thing works???


Well???? Did ya figure it out yet? :p

Very nice. As for the pedals, clips are the toughest on fixed. You get about a microsecond each revolution to flip and insert. You will get the hang of it soon enough. I use SPDs on my fixed and they are much simpler.


i knew it would take practice but the plastic had to go anyway. i'll have 2 sets of pedals, one for when i'm cruising around the beach cities and then clipless for serious riding.

62cm iro mark v 170mm black cranks 18 tooth rear cog fsa orbit headset 100mm stem nitto bullhorns all black velocity deep vs

Just orderd this to match me new cranks!

http://www.fullcycles.com/images/campy-record-bb.jpg

62cm iro mark v 170mm black cranks 18 tooth rear cog fsa orbit headset 100mm stem nitto bullhorns all black velocity deep vsWow, that's a new bike. Pics? :D

heres one from the iro site. obviously it doesnt have the components i ordered. http://www.irofixedgear.com/ProductImages/mark_v_LRG.jpg it was either this or one of those "gang green" pistas, but since i am of taller stature i went with the larger frame. i think the pistas only go up to 59 or 60cm.