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Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 07:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,496
Posted By skikayaker

I already had a HR watch. I wanted a cadence...

I already had a HR watch. I wanted a cadence monitor, particularly for training purposes, in addition to speed, and distance. The time I can track with my HR watch.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,496
Posted By skikayaker

That's a classic. I had the same one ... as a...

That's a classic. I had the same one ... as a kid, loved it!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 06:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,496
Posted By skikayaker

Target sold a Schwinn bike accessory pack with a...

Target sold a Schwinn bike accessory pack with a allen wrench / screw driver tool wrench, cable lock, reflector, tire repair, and a cyclometer for $26 bucks. It had one or two other items. I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,063
Posted By skikayaker

My 2009 Moto Grand Record weighed 22lbs.

My 2009 Moto Grand Record weighed 22lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,063
Posted By skikayaker

I just purchased a 2009 Motobecane Grand Record...

I just purchased a 2009 Motobecane Grand Record for $600 + $40 shipping, and it has the Shimano Tiagra shifters (big step up from Sora, uses the lever style shifter Shimano 105 RD, Tektro R530...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By skikayaker

Not a bad buy, at least it has the Tiagra or...

Not a bad buy, at least it has the Tiagra or better shifters and Tiagra or better RD. ... I'd question the brakes and the rear derailleur choice for the money. Not too familiar with the Freedom rim....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,695
Posted By skikayaker

There are three main parts to the whole shifting...

There are three main parts to the whole shifting process, the shifter itself, the rear derailleur, and the front derailleur.

When considering the group of gears / shifters listed in the OP (sora,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 531
Posted By skikayaker

After having my bike for a little over a week I...

After having my bike for a little over a week I researched the area bike clubs and was eager to embark on my first group ride and first ride ever over 35 miles. I found a 50-mile C+/B-, flats to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 782
Posted By skikayaker

$70 for a bike that was already a pretty good...

$70 for a bike that was already a pretty good deal for the original $220 price @ target is a sweet deal. You're only using it to take the place of spinning class or for training purposes, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,110
Posted By skikayaker

Let me guess, you are a high school wrestler...

Let me guess, you are a high school wrestler looking for something to do over Summer break?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,869
Posted By skikayaker

NIKE GRANFONDO WRX (Walkable Road Xchange) ...

NIKE GRANFONDO WRX (Walkable Road Xchange)
=================

I just purchased a pair of Nike Granfondo WRX. The shoe lists for $199.99 however I've seen it onsale for as little as $109 on Ebay....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,090
Posted By skikayaker

Hey, I can also tell you the guys at Bicycle...

Hey, I can also tell you the guys at Bicycle Therapy are very good ... they're located on South St. around 22nd St. ....

http://www.bicycletherapy.com
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,090
Posted By skikayaker

Hey, I can strongly recommend Via Bicycles to...

Hey, I can strongly recommend Via Bicycles to tune up and fit your bike. I purchased a new bike last week and put it together and took it to them to tune up the gears, size me up, adjust the brakes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,953
Posted By skikayaker

Yeah, like I said, I've ridden my bike over 100...

Yeah, like I said, I've ridden my bike over 100 miles so far (about five outtings) and I love the bike I got and as you know, and it has the Tiagra shifters with the 105RD on a light frame for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,953
Posted By skikayaker

I like the frame, and the look of the bike but...

I like the frame, and the look of the bike but the deal breaker for me are the Sora shifters. I think there's a big difference between Sora's top of the lever thumb shifter and the next step up...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 08:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,953
Posted By skikayaker

BTW, did you see this Bikeforums.net link: ...

BTW, did you see this Bikeforums.net link:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=438257
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,953
Posted By skikayaker

Here are a few user reviews on the Roubaix...

Here are a few user reviews on the Roubaix Specialized ...

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/specialized/PRD_290734_5668crx.aspx

Seems that the avg price is over $2000. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By skikayaker

What sold me on the Grand Record was that it was...

What sold me on the Grand Record was that it was the absolute lowest priced bike offering the Tiagra shifters, a light frame, a decent brake set, and a 105 or greater RD. Of course I took into...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,176
Posted By skikayaker

I sometimes wish I got that Diamondback Podium 2...

I sometimes wish I got that Diamondback Podium 2 REI closeout for $584.93. Truly a sweet deal. Exactly the same specs as my Moto, but without the baggage, and probably with a better paint job. They...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,176
Posted By skikayaker

I am only trying to post what I've learned. I...

I am only trying to post what I've learned. I guarantee you that if I received legit responses rather than five posts telling me that I'm a shill, a BD rep, or a liar the initial thread that I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,176
Posted By skikayaker

You failed to list many other posts not realated...

You failed to list many other posts not realated to my new bike.

The (73) post was in response to a Moto bottom bracket report. Apparently my moto uses a different kind of bottom bracket.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By skikayaker

You failed to list many other posts not realated...

You failed to list many other posts not realated to my new bike.

The (73) post was in response to a Moto bottom bracket report. Apparently my moto uses a different kind of bottom bracket.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By skikayaker

Whatever bike you decide to get, I strongly...

Whatever bike you decide to get, I strongly recommend Tiagra or better shifters. The Sora shifters require that you shift from a small top switch type of lever that is hard to reach, especially...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By skikayaker

I bought it NEW on Ebay, which ended up being...

I bought it NEW on Ebay, which ended up being cheaper than buying it direct from Bikes Direct.

I have heard that somehow they are related, I don't know how, or why, and I don't care.

You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,846
Posted By skikayaker

More like "media bias". Please don't change my...

More like "media bias". Please don't change my posts. I have not edited or modified your posts or misrepresented you.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By skikayaker

Have you considered a 105 / Tiagra mix. I...

Have you considered a 105 / Tiagra mix. I realize your budget is set at $1000, but I just bought a new RB for about $600 featuring Tiagra shifters and a 105 RD that work perfectly. In fact, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,195
Posted By skikayaker

I have a Polar RS100 that works well.

I have a Polar RS100 that works well.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,953
Posted By skikayaker

What is your budget? Are you set on Specialized?...

What is your budget? Are you set on Specialized?

I just bought a 2009 Motobecane Grand Record - $600.

This is one of the few road bikes for $600 that features:

- Tiagra or better shifters...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,181
Posted By skikayaker

I have a Blackjack smartphone and it fits...

I have a Blackjack smartphone and it fits perfectly in a standard IPOD arm band, which is nice because it stays close enough to my bluetooth stereo head set that I use primarily when I'm jogging.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,846
Posted By skikayaker

2009 Motobecane Grand Record - $600 ...

2009 Motobecane Grand Record - $600
=============================
One of the few road bikes for $600 that features:

- Tiagra or better shifters (you know, the kind of integrated brake lever...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,699
Posted By skikayaker

Cool looking photo!

Cool looking photo!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,778
Posted By skikayaker

DC, the OP sited a Moto crank failure from Chin...

DC, the OP sited a Moto crank failure from Chin Haeur (sp?). My $600 moto uses a very inexpensive and reliable Truvativ IsoFlow Road Crank with a Truvativ Bottom Bracket.

Let's please stick to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,778
Posted By skikayaker

I just purchased a 2009 Motobecane Grand Record...

I just purchased a 2009 Motobecane Grand Record for $600 and it came with a Truvativ IsoFlow Crank with a Truvativ Bottom Bracket, and two Truvativ manuals, one for the Crank, and one for the BB. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,976
Posted By skikayaker

2009 MOTOBECANE GRAND RECORD SHIFTERS: ...

2009 MOTOBECANE GRAND RECORD

SHIFTERS:
Shimano Tiagra
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
Shimano 105
- FRONT DERAILLEUR:
Shimano Tiagra
- FRAME:
7005 AL
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,250
Posted By skikayaker

For $580 I prefer and would expect shifters at...

For $580 I prefer and would expect shifters at least one step up from the Sora that come on Walmart's GMC Denali bike:

2200: separate break levers (not recommended)
Sora: top thumb shifter (hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 122,080
Posted By skikayaker

2009 Motobecane Grand Record FRAME: 7005...

2009 Motobecane Grand Record
FRAME: 7005 Aluminum
SHIFTER: TIAGRA (shifts like 105, ultegra, dura ace, big improvement over Sora)
REAR DERAILLEUR: 105
FRONT DERAILLEUR: TIAGRA
BRAKES: TEKTRO...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 122,080
Posted By skikayaker

this is a test. if i can post, GREAT!

this is a test. if i can post, GREAT!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-11-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 15,134
Posted By skikayaker

this is a test. if i can post, then i know i can...

this is a test. if i can post, then i know i can post here, there, and everywhere.
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