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

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First bicycle purchase and I love it.

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First bicycle purchase and I love it.

Image doesn't appear to be working but I'm guessing you got a Langster? :)

Couple of tubes, Cinelli bar tape, and some PowerGels.

3 Descente base layers off chainlove @ $9 each!

Got (yet another) rear saddle mount bottle cage holder for the folder. This one extends out past my thighs better and has a sideways mount. Hopefully this is the one.

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A pair of bibs and some speedplay Zero's. I love the bibs! And the pedals work great too.

Zipp 303 wheelset (tubular)
Vittoria Corsa Evo CX tires
SRAM Red cassette 11-26

Pair of Mavic R-Sys wheels from Craiglist.
At 1350gr (from my balance) they are 240gr lighter than my 2003 Ksyrium SLs and super responsive. Pushing the pedals results in instant wheel rotation, getting out of the saddle is amazing. I have ridden them in 4 outtings now, I find them stiff yet comfortable and very stable and efficient when cornering.
Only negative was a pinging noise in the front wheel that I finally solved today, the metallic tube stem was hitting the rim section (hole is a bit wider than on other wheels I guess) when hitting road bumps. Some tape around the stem stopped the noise.

Pair of Mavic R-Sys wheels from Craiglist.
At 1350gr (from my balance) they are 240gr lighter than my 2003 Ksyrium SLs and super responsive. Pushing the pedals results in instant wheel rotation, getting out of the saddle is amazing. I have ridden them in 4 outtings now, I find them stiff yet comfortable and very stable and efficient when cornering.
Only negative was a pinging noise in the front wheel that I finally solved today, the metallic tube stem was hitting the rim section (hole is a bit wider than on other wheels I guess) when hitting road bumps. Some tape around the stem stopped the noise.

Are those the latest versions that don't explode?

Image doesn't appear to be working but I'm guessing you got a Langster? :)

Hah, sorry.

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craigslist purchase univega viva sport
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Been lamenting glory days a little too much lately so I decided to buy my past back... For a whopping $125. Rides like new because, umm, it pretty much STILL IS!!! :thumb: I love this thing
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Hopefully, there's another STEEL IS REAL ride in the future... I can't make next weekend :(

I just ordered an 11-23 cassette. I need something with a little lower gearing for the sake of my knees.

Hah, sorry.

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Damn I love that bike. I need to get a Fixie so I can bobblehead with Pete and Ramon:D I can even get a little weird and put my name in hiragana on the frame.. then I'd be cool :twitchy: cause I'd have more crazy asian writing.

Jealous.. but happy for you, enjoy!

Damn I love that bike. I need to get a Fixie so I can bobblehead with Pete and Ramon:D I can even get a little weird and put my name in hiragana on the frame.. then I'd be cool :twitchy: cause I'd have more crazy asian writing.

Jealous.. but happy for you, enjoy!

Man, if I had the money I'd buy that bike...oh wait, the reason I don't is because I did...lol

And Ty.S, I am getting my name on the fork tubes, where will you be putting yours? I will post when it's done. :D

Torelli Torino Open Tubular

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Not sure yet.. that is step 2.. step 1 is get the bike. If I had to look at the pictures.. I would say on the top of the downtube. But I was thinking, why not get it on the top of the toptube that way it is more traditional being top to bottom. I dunno.. back to step 1. Get bike.

modifying my touring/commuter bike

i got:

sugino xd600 crankset 26/36/46
shimano UN54 BB
sram 9-spd cassette 11-34
sram 9-spd chain
park repair stand pc-9(?)
bunch of tools

Man, if I had the money I'd buy that bike...oh wait, the reason I don't is because I did...lol

And Ty.S, I am getting my name on the fork tubes, where will you be putting yours? I will post when it's done. :D

One the top tube of course. Click pic for detail.
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SRAM 11-28 Cassette
Specialized Trivent Shoes

Nice Univega, btw.

I bought my first real cycling jersey, and it is of my native country, Colombia! Hopefully the shipment arrives before the weekend. This one is from bikejerseys.com, I love the retro look:

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!Ay, que linda!

10 speed Alloy new shape for the Fuso
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10 speed Alloy new shape for the Fuso
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Are you going to sell the old Chorus ones?

I just bought a CSC podium cap and cycling cap for $2.99/ea at Competetive Cyclist. I've wanted to get a cheap cycling cap for a while but I don't care for anything too colorful like most of the team ones are. But since the CSC cap is pretty much white and only $3 I decided to get it.

I also got some Park Tools tri-hex wrench tools.

Torelli Torino Open Tubular

Could you later post a report on how they perform on the road?

I also got some Park Tools tri-hex wrench tools.

Ah yes! The 3-way, an indispensable part of every mechanic's tool box.


I just received a new Hydration pack (Hydrapak Big Sur) for MTB'ing, and a set of Maxxis Raze CX tires.

Could you later post a report on how they perform on the road?

I've had them for awhile on my neo-retro. I like them very much: very supple, very round which inspires confidence in the corners.

One slight con is that they seem to wear a bit faster than Continentals or Vittorias. And that's why I was buying a new one for the rear. But it's a small trade-off given the excellent ride and very reasonable price.

My new shoes are in! They fit great.

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My new shoes are in! They fit great.


So what.... the real question is, do they match your bike?

So what.... the real question is, do they match your bike?

Yes, as a matter of fact, they do :p

Yes, as a matter of fact, they do :p
Just about a perfect match with your *****in' Colnago... :thumb:

I my LBS build up this bike using some extra parts I had at home. I thought it was time to keep a second road bike around, just in case.

I brought it home and noticed that the top of the (front) tire was rubbing against the brake caliper. So it's back at the shop waiting for a replacement fork from Look.

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Sweet. I thought the 555 only came as a complete bike.

I my LBS build up this bike using some extra parts I had at home. I thought it was time to keep a second road bike around, just in case.

I brought it home and noticed that the top of the (front) tire was rubbing against the brake caliper. So it's back at the shop waiting for a replacement fork from Look.

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That's your beater bike? :eek:

Wow! Rippin bike!

Thanks Guys. The original plan was to build up a beater but it turned out nicer (and more $$$) than I initially planned on. Even with Centaur parts, it exceeded my budget.

Blast: the 555 is available as a frameset only, but since it's special order, the LBS won't budge much on pricing.

cool bike, kster!

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I always hear about amazing deals, and i finely came across one!
No box special special at REI, $25, but the manager walked by and said ""50% off that"
So, Bell Sweep for $12.50.
Yea me!

Won a ebay auction yesterday for a nearly new Fi:zik Arione wingflex for $40. Bigger bonus is the guy selling it lives IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD so I met him at our local coffee joint for tradeoff. Already took it for a 26-mile spin... :thumb:
Did I mention it was only $40... :thumb::thumb::thumb:

Kster:

Centaur alloy cranks are nice (I like the look better than the carbon, plus they are a great deal). You have joined the ranks of Ramon and I.

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JUST KIDDING! (Saving for a wedding) ;)

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new Campy? 11 speed?

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JUST KIDDING! (Saving for a wedding) ;)

My heart skipped a beat. I was like, isn't this guy getting married soon? His girl's gonna kill him.

10 speed Centaur alloy levers for my steel bike. I have to buy a 2009 front derailleur as well though since there are compatibility issues.

new Campy? 11 speed?

My heart skipped a beat. I was like, isn't this guy getting married soon? His girl's gonna kill him.

Haha, yeah no new bikes for either of us until after the wedding ;)

But yeah, that is the Record (not Super record) 11 speed group with the C-Dale BB30 Cranks on that 09 Super Six.

10 speed Centaur alloy levers for my steel bike. I have to buy a 2009 front derailleur as well though since there are compatibility issues.

You should get the new FD anyway, because I read that they are very tolerant of cross chaining (which I do a bit on the compact setup).

10 speed Centaur alloy levers for my steel bike.What year? I thought Record, Chorus, and Centaur brifters were all carbon lately.

What year? I thought Record, Chorus, and Centaur brifters were all carbon lately.

Those are the 09 levers

Ah, okay. I was thinking maybe classy was coming back into style, but I see it's just that Centaur hasn't turned carbon yet. Interesting.

Ah, okay. I was thinking maybe classy was coming back into style, but I see it's just that Centaur hasn't turned carbon yet. Interesting.

Actually they come in alloy or carbon:

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