Northern California - Ok, what did you buy???

I think the toupe is pretty dang nice man :)

Set of WTB Weirwolf 2.3 tires for my mountain bike. I hear good things about them for local trails.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2718495331_206bf0bfa1_o.jpg

Those are pretty nice tires. Heavier than I like to run (since I'm an XC weenie and usually run 2.0s) but I did use those last winter and they were great. I'll be putting them back on my bike for the wet season this year too :)

http://akamai.backcountrystore.com.edgesuite.net/images/items/large/GIO/GIO0036/BLU.jpg
from Chainlove

Been riding with my dorky transition glasses for way too long... I'm losing my last piece of Fredness with these. . .
In-Frame Rx is friggin' expensive but dang they're comfy.

http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/images/products/sunglasses/large_images/sn790914.jpg

Holy mother of Pearl!!! They aren't that big! :eek:

* glasses shown actual size :p

Are those Rx? What's the maximum prescription you can have? I am -6.75, and It gets a bit windy riding with my regular glasses with clip ons.

Just need Ramon to get some now ;)

Are those Rx? What's the maximum prescription you can have? I am -6.75, and It gets a bit windy riding with my regular glasses with clip ons.

They are Rx and they're going to be in-lens which cost a little more. These were $370 total. They make an Rx insert that most people opt for that's a little cheaper and I'll bet they are the way to go for you. Go to rudyproject.com and find a local dealer to see if they can go that far. These are the most comfortable sunglasses I've ever tried. Love em'!

I have had a pair of Rudy Project Rydon for the last 4 years, they are great. I like the polarized photochromic lenses. They vary in intensity according to ambient light preventing me to carry an extra pair of lenses for dark conditions.

my Ergomo broke down (but they claim they can repair it), so I ended up getting DuraAce SRM Pro (non-wireless version) :)

Those are pretty nice tires. Heavier than I like to run (since I'm an XC weenie and usually run 2.0s) but I did use those last winter and they were great. I'll be putting them back on my bike for the wet season this year too :)

Hmm, maybe I should go with 2.1 on the rear.

I guess it all depends on what you're doing. I generally do a lot of climbing, trails are fairly smooth and fast. I'm not jumping, or riding big rocks or stunts or anything.

They are Rx and they're going to be in-lens which cost a little more. These were $370 total. They make an Rx insert that most people opt for that's a little cheaper and I'll bet they are the way to go for you. Go to rudyproject.com and find a local dealer to see if they can go that far. These are the most comfortable sunglasses I've ever tried. Love em'!

Pricey, I'll think about those though.
In the meantime, I ordered these for about 1/10th the price :D
http://zennioptical.com/cart/d_1599.jpg
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=491

Got my wheels today :D :D I put on an Ultegra 12-27 cassette and conti GP 4000 S tires. Also got some CF bottle cages (closeout pricing FTW - check out nashbar, they have 'em for $18/ea).

http://www.mattandjosey.com/cycling/pictures/tarmac5.jpg

http://www.mattandjosey.com/cycling/pictures/ea90.jpg

Some new (well used) Ksyrium Elite wheels off ebay. Got them trued and ready by the lbs (and bought some Conti 4000s's while I was there too to seal the deal)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2730565342_1ea2e7938f_b.jpg

I tried really hard to buy new road shoes. I think I've tried on close to 18 different ones. Nothing fits. Tomorrow I do something drastic, or should I say expensive?.

Been going a little overboard with Chainlove. In the last month, I've purchased two mtb shorts, a long sleeve, a short sleeve jersey, a gore windstopper jacket, and bib knickers. Scary thing is I don't "need" them but just can't resist the deals. If they were selling willpower, I'd probably buy that too!

Hey, I got some Conti GP 4000 as well, exhorserider. My previous set of ultras was beat, and I was never happy with their crappy flat resistance. Hopefully the vectran in the 4k will be a bit better against glass in the roadway.

I've been a naughty boy :)
http://akamai.backcountrystore.com.edgesuite.net/images/items/large/NTH/NTH0088/MIR.jpg
From Chainlove
AND

http://media.rei.com/media/s/1145957.jpg

From ProBikeKit
And
Hitch Mount +

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/trs/a30404.jpg
From E-trailer

I ordered a fit kit to get a pair of these: http://www.d2customfootwear.com/

Finally, I'll have happy feet!

I love buying stuff! This has been a pretty good week for that too.

The fit kit for my new shoes arrived yesterday, tracings and impressions made, and it's back out today. They tell me it's possible that I'll receive them before the month is out :thumb:.

Today I finished up the adjustments to my bike to improve the fit. This included a conversion to threadless style stem, the stem, and new bars. It feels a LOT better, though doesn't look as nice. Oh well.

Got my wheels today :D :D I put on an Ultegra 12-27 cassette and conti GP 4000 S tires. Also got some CF bottle cages (closeout pricing FTW - check out nashbar, they have 'em for $18/ea).



Hey, I got some Conti GP 4000 as well, exhorserider. My previous set of ultras was beat, and I was never happy with their crappy flat resistance. Hopefully the vectran in the 4k will be a bit better against glass in the roadway.



I've been running the 4000 S for probably about 1k mi now, so far so good. Flat protection is on par with my old gator skins( so far ). Since these tires were mounted, I've been cornering much faster, the tires sticks to the road much better than the gators, or Hutchinson pros I've used before. When these are done, I'm probably gonna try a pair of Utremos, I hear they are even stickier and uses the same Vectran tech.

I have been let-down by the 4000's. I don't feel like they grip worth a crap. I had high hopes and am left disappointed. That, and they seem like they're wearing out rapidly quick. Hopefully the 4000S (Black Chili) are better for you Matt.

Bottle of Pro-Link. No biggie.

Cevelo P2C, Dura Ace. Oh Boy, even upgraded the Cervelo brake calipers to DA. Gonna have to give the wallet a rest for a bit after I replace the cassette (and maybe the base bar/aerobar set up). This sport is killing me.

I bought some more finish line citrus degreaser. I ran out this morning while cleaning up the ol' drivetrain. That stuff is awesome.

Cevelo P2C

You win.

I just bought this :D
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/ekkondo/langstertokyo.jpg
It's a Specialized Langster Tokyo Edition...it now goes next to my Langster New York

When I got home from work the other day UPS had delivered this:

My Park Tool PCS-10 bike repair stand
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh48/jwill911/ParkPCS-10.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh48/jwill911/ParkPCS-10-2.jpg

Picked it up from Alfred E. Bike, $145 including shipping. Some sellers wanted $30 just for the shipping. Quite a sturdy stand, with all quick release operation.

jw

I just bought this :D
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/ekkondo/langstertokyo.jpg
It's a Specialized Langster Tokyo Edition...it now goes next to my Langster New York

I gotta say, I usually don't like Langsters but that frame is beautiful. I love the paint job

https://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/250/BC-PC144-NCL-FRONT.jpg

New HRM - the wrist band disintegrated on my old one. Damn these things are cheap now... The first one I ever bought was in 1990; it had a display the size of a deck of cards, it cost $100 on sale and had pretty much one function plus an alarm (not even a clock). This new one was $35 and has a dozen functions... buttons are a little too small though.

I gotta say, I usually don't like Langsters but that frame is beautiful. I love the paint job

Yeah, It's pretty nice in person, sitting in the sun sparkling in all it's beauty. Not sure if I want to ride it or try and talk my wife into letting me hang it on the wall in the family room...lol:love:

Tubes, lots of tubes

This order arrived today at around noon (according to my wife).

Order Details - Aug 1, 2008 1:59 PM PDT
Google Order #11237904076xxxx - Bike Stop Order #1xxx7
Carrier: Other - Tracking #: 54129883000xxxx
Shipping Status Qty Item Price
Shipped
2 MKS BMX Chain Tensioners 10mm w/Allen Key. For 8mm thick dropouts $30.90
1 Odyssey Limited Edition Monolever Small Right Raw Brake Lever $16.45
1 Tektro Long Reach Road Caliper Set with Cartridge Pads $38.95
1 Odyssey Slic-Kable Brake housing/cable set , 1.8mm cable $2.95
Shipping & Handling (FedEx Ground) : $14.99
Tax (CA) : $0.00
Total: $104.24

I just bought this :D
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/ekkondo/langstertokyo.jpg
It's a Specialized Langster Tokyo Edition...it now goes next to my Langster New York

That is really nice !!

I really like that Langster! Bought a new helmet and a halo headband. The halo headband works as advertised, makes for a more comfortable ride with no sweat pouring down my forehead.

Just bought a set of Specialized Mondo Pro tires. I'm a little apprehensive because they got bad user reviews on RBR. I'm keeping my fingers :o

I ordered some Specialized BG Gel gloves. They're the brand new 2009 models in white - you know they gotta be fast!

:lol:

I just bought some SunRace top-mount friction shifters. I am scheming as to how to mount just the right-side one to an oversize steel downtube without bosses. I am such a bad kid. :)

I was at my LBS dropping of my components (they are building up a bike for me) and I saw this jersey that I couldn't walk away from:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/glorycycles_2015_47361355

I was at my LBS dropping of my components (they are building up a bike for me) and I saw this jersey that I couldn't walk away from:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/glorycycles_2015_47361355

Wow, that is SHARP!!!

I've been buying boring stuff. Tricia ripped 2 $50 tires in one week. They musta had only 50 miles on them. Glass cuts. Not her fault at all, but a drag...

Then I bought tires for me.And a bunch of tubes.
And chains for our 4 bikes. Dull, expensive. but necessary.

I bought a pink road wheelset from King. They are horribly slow shippers. And my room mate in Florida has been a dick about sending them to me here in SF. It's been over a month. Oh, patience.

I turn 26 tomorrow. I might do a solo century if I get them in the mail tomorrow if anyone wants to tag along.
http://chrisking.com/wheels/images/Classic_700.jpg


I also bought these:
http://www.togoparts.com/showroom/articles/thumb-20070324183838796.jpg

and these:
http://www.cswestbikes.com/catalog/ksshimsalmon_thumb.jpg

Bike shops in California actually stock these things!

The Rudy's came in on Friday. The lenses were put in the wrong frames so the guy walked over to the display and swapped them out with the store model. I wore them out of the shop and didn't notice until I put them away at work that they were ALSO the wrong frame (my faith in humanity needs to diminish a little). I called and left a voicemail but no reply by the end of business Friday. WTF!?! They're my 2nd choice and I "like" them (a lot, but STILL). Wore them all weekend, and my report... A+ prescription sunglasses. Geez! They are amazing. Can't wait for the correct carbon frame.

I just bought this :D
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/ekkondo/langstertokyo.jpg
It's a Specialized Langster Tokyo Edition...it now goes next to my Langster New York

I thought I commented on this but I see I didn't... :thumb:

I've been talking to my wife about this one all weekend. She's preparing for my sales pitch about needing a commuter... (no way in hell I'm locking that to a bike rack. It'ud park in my office just like my hyphy-Trek)
Is it really over $800 though..? That part is a little :cry:. Might settle for a Kilo instead and save $500, but man!!! If there were a Langster for me, that be it.

The Rudy's came in on Friday. The lenses were put in the wrong frames so the guy walked over to the display and swapped them out with the store model. I wore them out of the shop and didn't notice until I put them away at work that they were ALSO the wrong frame (my faith in humanity needs to diminish a little). I called and left a voicemail but no reply by the end of business Friday. WTF!?! They're my 2nd choice and I "like" them (a lot, but STILL). Wore them all weekend, and my report... A+ prescription sunglasses. Geez! They are amazing. Can't wait for the correct carbon frame.

+1 on the rudy projects. I really have grown to like mine A LOT. They feel much ligher and they stay pretty well situated on the face.

I thought I commented on this but I see I didn't... :thumb:

I've been talking to my wife about this one all weekend. She's preparing for my sales pitch about needing a commuter... (no way in hell I'm locking that to a bike rack. It'ud park in my office just like my hyphy-Trek)
Is it really over $800 though..? That part is a little :cry:. Might settle for a Kilo instead and save $500, but man!!! If there were a Langster for me, that be it.

Hi Redspoke,
Yes, apparently Specialized thinks their Langster line is popular. Even the guys at my LBS are concerned about the raise in base price. But being born in Japan (Army brat), I couldn't resist.

I joked with my wife last year after buying my New York Langster, that if they ever came out with a Japan city...I'm all over it. Who'da thunk it would be the following year. So at least my wife was warned...:o...but the couch has been comfortable....lol

I'm finally about to get rid of the Forte SLX PRO ***** hatchet. I purchased a Phenom from Mike's Bikes this weekend and its looking sweet.

http://bouldercyclesport.com/images/library/large/spec_phenom_sl_130_blk_08_m.jpg

The Phenom is an awesome saddle. I use it on my commuter bike and I love it!