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Porschefan

Frank,

Thanks for the links and tips. I'm about your waist size, but losing weight as I get fit. I'll probably be a 36" waist when done. I ordered an XXL Gore jacket from Amazon and it was like a sausage casing @ 210 lbs, so returned it.

STP

kelsodeez

bought some new lube. switching from finish line teflon dry lube to this stuff because i bought a bottle and it was thick and milky and awesome for my chain, then i bought a big bottle and its like they filled it 2/3rds of the way with solvent and it takes forever to dry. when i wipe of the excess off my chain, ive basically already wiped most of the lube off. hope this stuff sticks to the chain better

Diablito

This is a great trainer.

jaxgtr

For my Mother In Law...and put a 3 speed kit on it.

tottenham21

Just bought me a nice kask helmet that was listed for $200 and end up paying only $ 115 I love it..

Long Tom

I bought a buddy a Serfas Thunderbolt taillight as a gift for his new bike. He's so frugal, he'd never buy a $45 tail light. But it might save his life! So, good gift I think. We did 40 hard miles today, him on his new fancypants bike....

Dunbar

Zipp 404 FC's ordered for the Cervelo. Will probably run them sans Zipp decals. Deal too good to pass up.

Gus90

Nice, mind if I ask where you ordered them from and what you paid?

jwalther

New Jagwire cable set and Boyd Altamonts.

bmcphx

What is it with the American culture that thinks asking people what they paid for something is OK?

It's a rude question no matter how you ask.

Gus90

Really?? When someone posts on a forum "your latest cycling purchase" and states "deal too good to pass up" what do people expect? Perhaps, I've been looking to get a set of those exact same rims.

Get a life, loser. How about you remove your seat post from your backside and lighten up.

bmcphx

So anger and name-calling is your go to response?

Is an inappropriate question in my opinion.

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Gus90

In your case, yes. I feel my response was appropriate. And in my 1st sentence feel I addressed your "opinion" adequately.

Jinglebob71

Bottom Bracket from Amazon for an old Flandria with French threads. I thought it would be a problem to find the correct spindle length to fit an old Cottered Chain Ring set but I lucked out and the fit was right on

Fly2High

I should. I was at a local bike shop and tried it on for size before ordering. Thanks for the head's up though.




STP,

Not sure how tight or loose a fit you are looking for. Most of the stuff I have are either nearly form fitting (semi-form) or rather form fitting (now 204 lbs and can now fit both hands within my waist of my pants) . I really like having no wrinkles in the clothing because when I have, they irritated when they moved so I try to get a 'just right' kind of fit. Also, I have been losing weight too so I would like this stuff to fit all summer and not need to buy again so soon so I don't mind the racer fit now for a more relaxed fit by summer. My jersey fits me smoothly but not so much that I feel a lack of blood loss. Maybe I am wearing them too tight! So far I have been comfortable and Pearl Izumi could fit looser than Gore. Might want to give them a try. It has worked for me. I also thnk Pearl Izumi might be easy to find at the local bike shop so you could try on sizes before committing. I know, we should support our local bike shop. Well, with the fact that I have purchased 4 jerseys, a pair of elite barrier tights, softshell jacket and 3 pairs of shorts from them plus a bunch of stuff for my wife and 3 taillights, I think I have supported them enough not to feel too guilty ordering some things online.

I hope you get it all worked out. I really love my cycling clothes and I think the fact that I feel more connected to the cycling community helps also to motivate me to ride more.

Best of luck with your sizes. I am sure the perfect jacket is waiting for you.

Frank

Long Tom

Ok, that's just weird.

Asking what someone paid on this thread is entirely appropriate. Doubly so when they say things like, it was too good a deal to pass up.

Dunbar

I got them from Pro Bike Kit for $1950 but I think I got the last set at that price. I don't see anymore 404 clinchers for sale with a Shimano/SRAM freehub. They still have an 808 rear clincher at a good price.

bmcphx

I'm not angry about it like the guy calling me names obviously is, so I'm ok with discussing

I just think it's a rude question but it's something that is totally accepted in the American culture. Most other cultures there is no excuse at all for asking someone that. I often wonder what someone got a deal for, so I just ask where they got it and answer my own question. I'm still getting my info but I'm not prying into personal information. I think if someone says they got a good deal and doesn't offer the price, that's to be taken as a sign maybe they didn't plan to share how much they spent on an item.

WhyFi

I don't see it as being rude or intrusive to ask and I don't see it being rude or evasive to not answer. Not a big deal.

bubbajoelouie

Assos Chamois Cream & Active Wear Cleanser Combo Pack and De Marchi Monte Grappa Jersey.

Edonis13

and all the Rival22 parts to build it up.

bmcphx

I used to have that frame

KantoBoy

The guy didn't ask for his net income last year. He asked for the stupid cost of the wheelset.

Sheesh.

Gus90

Wow, great find. Congrats. Thank you and sorry if my "rude" question was out of line. After all, I'm just an American, not as skilled in the fine art of forum etiquette as one of our foreign friends here.