Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
08-19-13, 09:04 PM
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08-19-13, 09:38 PM
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I only use my right ear, that way my ear closest to the road can hear. Plus I dont have them up very loud.
08-19-13, 10:14 PM
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Just bring critical.
Its the way of the "41"...
Its the way of the "41"...
08-19-13, 10:37 PM
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The past 90 days (not in any particular order):
Replaced my Avenir SRS Road seat with a Selle Anatomica Titanico X (major improvement!).
Replaced my Armadillo tires with Gatorskins (another major improvement).
Bought a new riding jersey and Pearl Izumi bibs.
Upgraded my 10 year old Cannondale seat pack to a Timbuk2 Seat Pack XT (yeah, yeah... I know it's larger than what most of you guys use. Sue me.
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Upgraded my pedals from Shimano PD-M502's to 105's.
Upgraded shoes from some 8yr old Shimano SPD compatible pedals to Specialized SPD-SL shoes (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr...hoes/comp-road)
Replaced my not even one year old KMC chain with a Shimano 105 chain (it was already stretched even though it was billed as being "stretch proof").
Later on this week:
Replacing the bottom bracket (current one is about 8 years old now and is starting to give me some trouble).
Replacing the garbage Tektro calipers my bike came with with Shimano 105's + Salmon Kool Stop pads.
In the past calendar year I've done enough repairing/upgrading of my bike that the only original parts that'll be on it by the end of this week are the frame, crankset, rear derailleur, seat post, forks, and the handlebars/handlebar stem.
Replaced my Avenir SRS Road seat with a Selle Anatomica Titanico X (major improvement!).
Replaced my Armadillo tires with Gatorskins (another major improvement).
Bought a new riding jersey and Pearl Izumi bibs.
Upgraded my 10 year old Cannondale seat pack to a Timbuk2 Seat Pack XT (yeah, yeah... I know it's larger than what most of you guys use. Sue me.
).Upgraded my pedals from Shimano PD-M502's to 105's.
Upgraded shoes from some 8yr old Shimano SPD compatible pedals to Specialized SPD-SL shoes (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr...hoes/comp-road)
Replaced my not even one year old KMC chain with a Shimano 105 chain (it was already stretched even though it was billed as being "stretch proof").
Later on this week:
Replacing the bottom bracket (current one is about 8 years old now and is starting to give me some trouble).
Replacing the garbage Tektro calipers my bike came with with Shimano 105's + Salmon Kool Stop pads.
In the past calendar year I've done enough repairing/upgrading of my bike that the only original parts that'll be on it by the end of this week are the frame, crankset, rear derailleur, seat post, forks, and the handlebars/handlebar stem.
08-19-13, 10:47 PM
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Ok...first post. Been here for weeks and have learned a lot. Really wanted to make good decisions on a pair of bikes for the wife and I as we return to cycling after many years. Started with what we felt was a reasonable budget for LBS sourced fitness recreation, ($600. or so, per), and eventually made it to purpose specific carbons prior to pulling the trigger. I feel very happy with what we bought and hope we got the fittings right since it will be mid-October before we can take delivery. The bikes we bought are as follows: I got a '13 5.2 Madone in the lime/white; and the better half fell in love with the new for '14, Giant Thrive. I know the Trek isn't a first choice around here, but I really liked it from the first photos I saw of it. Riding it, compared to dozens of other brands and types...just sold it to me. The wife's Thrive...is a roll of the dice. The Giant dealer wasn't even aware of its existence the day we ordered it. Love at first sight is no way to buy a bike, but this one just captivated her. Hope some reviews, (favorable), come out on it soon, just to keep her anticipation level stoked. Since deposits have been made, I've turned research toward accessories and such, all cross-referenced against the knowledge and experience base so prevalent within this group of helpful individuals on this forum. Thanks for all the assistance thus far and in the future..............WedgeSG
08-20-13, 08:51 AM
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Giant Thrive... looks kinda cool. Wonder why they used liner-pull V-brakes on it?
Anyhow a full CF flat-bar road bike for $1500-ish? Sounds like a pretty good deal.
Anyhow a full CF flat-bar road bike for $1500-ish? Sounds like a pretty good deal.
08-20-13, 08:52 AM
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I've tried riding with one earbud and it was super annoying with the wire and the other bud dangling and such. I've seen some pretty good reviews of a bluetooth earpiece that isn't too expensive. Saw it tested on 5th Gear where they used it in convertible cars with the tops down at 100 MPH and they reported good sound quality. Been thinking of getting one and streaming music or podcasts to it while riding.
08-20-13, 09:11 AM
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I've tried riding with one earbud and it was super annoying with the wire and the other bud dangling and such. I've seen some pretty good reviews of a bluetooth earpiece that isn't too expensive. Saw it tested on 5th Gear where they used it in convertible cars with the tops down at 100 MPH and they reported good sound quality. Been thinking of getting one and streaming music or podcasts to it while riding.
08-20-13, 10:18 AM
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08-20-13, 10:30 AM
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This is something I made up! Im pretty sure everybody already has their own way of storing their tools but to me this is the most comfortable without having the bag under the saddle which I dont like.
I just got one regular FREE bottle of somewhere and cut the part where it gets thinner. Then I taped up the thicker parts together. It fits 2 tubes, a tire lever and a multi tool. All very tight but better than having them on a saddle bag or on your jersey pocket. Took me about 10 minutes.
I just got one regular FREE bottle of somewhere and cut the part where it gets thinner. Then I taped up the thicker parts together. It fits 2 tubes, a tire lever and a multi tool. All very tight but better than having them on a saddle bag or on your jersey pocket. Took me about 10 minutes.
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Super-Ho...I29NRR3TUSNFKO
08-20-13, 10:39 AM
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Here is a more expensive, but neater looking alternative:
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Super-Ho...I29NRR3TUSNFKO
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Super-Ho...I29NRR3TUSNFKO
Thanks you very much for that! just ordered
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08-20-13, 01:43 PM
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Here is a more expensive, but neater looking alternative:
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Super-Ho...I29NRR3TUSNFKO
https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Super-Ho...I29NRR3TUSNFKO
08-20-13, 02:23 PM
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08-20-13, 05:40 PM
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08-20-13, 06:32 PM
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Hate the bars that came on my new bike so I took that opportunity to upgrade. Short and shallow, ergo drops, and aero flat tops.
08-20-13, 07:34 PM
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08-20-13, 07:41 PM
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Very nice! Im curious to how the ergo drops feel. I ride shallow drops but really dig the look of the aero and ergo.
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08-20-13, 09:22 PM
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