what's the SINGLE BEST thing you ever bought for your bike?
05-09-13, 12:30 PM
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1 paint crack on the right rear stay (near the skewer)
2 a hairline crack under the seat tube clamp
3 currently the paint is coming off the top tube were the internal brake cable comes out of. (Waiting for a reply)
The warranty states that they warranty paint for 1 year. Specialized has followed thru. Hopefully my next frame will have no issues. Im also very meticulous inspecting my frame.
05-09-13, 10:08 PM
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I'd say the best thing I've bought for my bike has been a set of Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CXIIs. They've lasted a long time, have given me virtually no flats, and ride REALLY well. I can't imagine getting more out of a set of tires.
05-11-13, 06:54 PM
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As much as I'd like to say clipless pedals or the computer, it has to be the wheels.
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what's the SINGLE BEST thing you ever bought for your bike?
My helmet.
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05-25-13, 06:45 PM
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A frameset that fits perfectly and handles exactly the way I like.
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S-Works Shoes.
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09-09-13, 10:00 PM
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bump it to the top....
09-09-13, 10:38 PM
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09-09-13, 10:41 PM
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My bike came with Alex 330 wheels, 16F/20R spokes. I weigh 225, not a good combination.
I bought a set of wheels; Open Pro rims, 32h, Ultegra hubs. That's the best thing I've bought for my bike.
I bought a set of wheels; Open Pro rims, 32h, Ultegra hubs. That's the best thing I've bought for my bike.
09-09-13, 11:22 PM
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09-09-13, 11:31 PM
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I would have to say that other than clipless peddles in 1985, dual control levers - mine were Campy Chorus 8-speed in the middle 90s.
09-09-13, 11:36 PM
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Clipless stuff
I tried regular pedals with toe clips a couple of weeks ago to see if it would be easier on my IT band for the time being. Felt so crappy in comparison that after a few minutes I had to turn back home cause they killed any desire I had to ride.
I tried regular pedals with toe clips a couple of weeks ago to see if it would be easier on my IT band for the time being. Felt so crappy in comparison that after a few minutes I had to turn back home cause they killed any desire I had to ride.
10-16-13, 03:33 PM
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Anyone else?
10-16-13, 08:27 PM
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I'm considering a new set of wheels, which will be handbuilt. I hope that becomes the best thing I buy, at least for now.
Right now?
-Deda Newton Shallow handlebars 42cm o-o
A bit narrower than the stock handlebars I received (42cm c-c). I now feel way more comfortable in the shoulders. The positions on the traditional shape are also much preferable to the typical ergo curve.
Right now?
-Deda Newton Shallow handlebars 42cm o-o
A bit narrower than the stock handlebars I received (42cm c-c). I now feel way more comfortable in the shoulders. The positions on the traditional shape are also much preferable to the typical ergo curve.
