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Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,064
Posted By astardotcom

I say keep your existing frame and buy a new set...

I say keep your existing frame and buy a new set of wheels with that money. I had a CAAD-10 w/ 105 as a backup bike that I gladly sold to fund the purchase of some Zipp 404 Clinchers. When the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,291
Posted By astardotcom

I have tried all the Fizik saddles and none of...

I have tried all the Fizik saddles and none of the have worked for me. The problem with the Arione is that its too flat for me and I get numb during hard efforts. The problem with the Antares is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,507
Posted By astardotcom

I have the Evo on order and from what I can tell...

I have the Evo on order and from what I can tell when comparing them side by side is that the Evo has more of a curve off the sides. Its more rounded than flat now. Evo also has more padding and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,484
Posted By astardotcom

Buy right or buy twice. Do a little...

Buy right or buy twice.

Do a little research on which products have a great reputation for being comfortable and durable. Don't underestimate looks either. I'd much rather buy a pair of $100 bibs...
Forum: Southern California
09-27-11, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By astardotcom

Anyone who hasn't signed up yet, enter...

Anyone who hasn't signed up yet, enter TVELOSPECIAL for $10 off!
Forum: Southern California
09-27-11, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By astardotcom

Any Temecula Valley Century Riders?

Anyone doing the Temecula Valley Century on Saturday, October 8th?

http://www.temeculavalleycentury.com/

I know its on the same day as the OC Gran Fondo but I figured that since I ride on OC...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By astardotcom

I cover my knees in the 50s and use long fingered...

I cover my knees in the 50s and use long fingered gloves. Armwarmers are a maybe. They usually come off mid ride anyways so I just don't bother wearing them. I do bring a packable jacket if I plan on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,307
Posted By astardotcom

I'd probably go for Above Category's Baum ...

I'd probably go for Above Category's Baum

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/294626_10150348460645731_101571135730_10137129_484940_n.jpg

They also have a bunch of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By astardotcom

Anyone using Stan's Alpha 340 Rims?

Any experience with these?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,618
Posted By astardotcom

Neo Exile Ultimate. ...

Neo Exile Ultimate.

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx219/drPhilGandini/NeoUltimate0210Side.jpg
Forum: Southern California
03-10-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By astardotcom

try less height and more setback. that...

try less height and more setback.

that should put less pressure on your arms because most of your weight is further back.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/kops.html
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,370
Posted By astardotcom

take a pic of you on the bike and show us.

take a pic of you on the bike and show us.
Forum: Southern California
10-10-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By astardotcom

Yeah that happens to me when I have to force...

Yeah that happens to me when I have to force myself to ride.

Whenever I let my body decide when to go, its all good .
Forum: Southern California
10-05-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By astardotcom

competitivecyclist.com has a great saddle demo...

competitivecyclist.com has a great saddle demo program.

if you want local, rock n road has specialized and fizik test saddles.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,024
Posted By astardotcom

i used them but didnt like the large q-factor ...

i used them but didnt like the large q-factor

then i used crank brothers road specific quattro pedals and didnt like the float

now im on speedplays which is just as easy to get in as a crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,168
Posted By astardotcom

honestly just choose the one you think looks...

honestly just choose the one you think looks better
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,984
Posted By astardotcom

queen - dont stop me now

queen - dont stop me now
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,685
Posted By astardotcom

arundel dual seatbag please take this...

arundel dual seatbag

please take this recommendation seriously.

its such a great bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 916
Posted By astardotcom

Interesting I ran into this thread today as...

Interesting I ran into this thread today as yesterday I had a blowout on the front tire while descending 41 mph on a hill.

I immediately twitched and grabbed onto the rear brake as hard as I could...
Forum: Southern California
09-14-10, 09:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,793
Posted By astardotcom

Yep. That article really ticked me off.

Yep. That article really ticked me off.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By astardotcom

I'm using them for 10 speed record. Every...

I'm using them for 10 speed record.

Every shift is dead on but so were the stock cables.

I just got them because I wanted white cables.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,670
Posted By astardotcom

If your frame has a traditional headset, you...

If your frame has a traditional headset, you could always swap it out for one with a lower stack height like the Crank Brothers Cobalt, Cane Creek AER, or Extralite The Head.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,024,025
Posted By astardotcom

wow that if crown jewel is amazing. nice work ...

wow that if crown jewel is amazing. nice work

here is my merlin cielo with 10sp campy record and deda bits

with mavic cosmic carbones
http://a.imageshack.us/img838/7629/dsc0012sm.jpg

with...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-10, 02:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By astardotcom

I commute 34 miles to school using my road bike. ...

I commute 34 miles to school using my road bike.

I figure that I've spent so much money on my bike why not use it as much as I can?

I'm 100% dialed in on my bike so comfort isn't an issue.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 05:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,176
Posted By astardotcom

mine is a size medium with the stock satin...

mine is a size medium with the stock satin finish.

http://velospace.org/files/lynskcoop1.jpg

http://velospace.org/files/lynskcoop2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,176
Posted By astardotcom

The cooper is pretty sweet huh? I too have a...

The cooper is pretty sweet huh? I too have a cooper built up with 2010 sram force
Forum: Southern California
07-31-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,851
Posted By astardotcom

All good points about the route being a bust...

All good points about the route being a bust especially with 2 other events going on simultaneously =/

However, I still signed up because the registration fee isn't outrageous and it would be my...
Forum: Southern California
07-30-10, 05:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,851
Posted By astardotcom

OC Gran Fondo

Don't know if this has been posted yet but Orange County is having their first gran fondo on October 9th

Looks interesting and fun enough.

Even though I'm familiar with all those roads, I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,666
Posted By astardotcom

supersix hi-mod comes to mind for a great bb30...

supersix hi-mod comes to mind for a great bb30 frame. cdale brags about it winning the KOM so its marketed as a great climber.

if bb-30 doesnt matter, bmc's team machine and canyon's ultimate cf...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-10, 03:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By astardotcom

give us a pic but my first instinct would be to...

give us a pic but my first instinct would be to replace it. no biggie.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-10, 04:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By astardotcom

http://www.francobicycles.com/ check them...

http://www.francobicycles.com/

check them out. 3000 dollars for full 2010 sram force build.
Forum: Southern California
06-10-10, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,191
Posted By astardotcom

ehhh i think youre better off parking in the best...

ehhh i think youre better off parking in the best western lot at gg blvd/city drive
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,076
Posted By astardotcom

Well 2000 was a pretty lowball number. Truth...

Well 2000 was a pretty lowball number.

Truth be told I do have some more saved up and I have been putting in quite a bit of overtime lately and sacrificing on a lot of other aspects in my life.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,076
Posted By astardotcom

Even if I did go custom, I'm only there for 3...

Even if I did go custom, I'm only there for 3 months so I'd imagine after waiting for the thing to be built that I wouldn't have that much time (or any at all) to ride the darn thing.

Unless those...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,076
Posted By astardotcom

I have about 2000 dollars to spend on the bike. ...

I have about 2000 dollars to spend on the bike.

I figure that sounds about right since that's how much entry-level carbon race frames are around here.

I'll splurge a bit more if the deal or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,076
Posted By astardotcom

Yeah I'll be in Siena which is in the Toscana...

Yeah I'll be in Siena which is in the Toscana region.

Should be very special :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,076
Posted By astardotcom

Well the purchase is going to be self-funded so...

Well the purchase is going to be self-funded so mommy and daddy's money will be untouched.

Just want to get something special while I'm there since its improbable that I will venture outside of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,076
Posted By astardotcom

Any bikes exclusive to Europe?

I'm going to be studying abroad in Italy this summer and I will definitely need a bike for when I am there or I'm gonna go nuts.

I was thinking of flying with my bike but since my bike isn't worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By astardotcom

all depends on if you want carbon or alu. ...

all depends on if you want carbon or alu.

both are good bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By astardotcom

same thing happens to my right knee. i also...

same thing happens to my right knee.
i also just made the switch to speedplays.
i just raised the seat by about 3mm and put it on zero float.
works for me
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 712
Posted By astardotcom

i run ultra gatorskins on my commuter. 1500 miles...

i run ultra gatorskins on my commuter. 1500 miles so far no punctures.
i also run conti gp4000s on my road bike. 2500 miles zero punctures.

either one would be good choices
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,080
Posted By astardotcom

for what its worth i am 5'6 riding a 54.1 cm...

for what its worth i am 5'6 riding a 54.1 cm toptube with a 110mm 17 degree stem.
Forum: Southern California
05-01-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By astardotcom

Isn't part of the river trail closed for the OC...

Isn't part of the river trail closed for the OC marathon?
Forum: For Sale
04-24-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 391,609
Posted By astardotcom

Have: Specialized Toupe 130mm ...

Have:
Specialized Toupe 130mm
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/product-images-large/specialized-bg-toupe-saddle-155-black-48004.jpg

Want:
Any saddle of similar value that is white/red
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By astardotcom

you will get used to it. usually reach...

you will get used to it. usually reach contributes to neck pain and if you are just starting out on a road bike you might not be that flexible yet.
for now just make sure you can reach the hoods...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,880
Posted By astardotcom

the fizik apple green tape matches the liquigas...

the fizik apple green tape matches the liquigas color scheme. so you can get any of the fizik liquigas saddles or the new green fizik test saddles.

that green also matches the pro race3
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By astardotcom

your arms shouldnt be locked like that.

your arms shouldnt be locked like that.
Forum: For Sale
11-22-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 391,609
Posted By astardotcom

Have: Specialized Toupe 130 Black Want:...

Have: Specialized Toupe 130 Black

Want: Fizik Arione or Antares black
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-09, 12:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,655
Posted By astardotcom

Difference between 21 and 23 is that 23 is a bit...

Difference between 21 and 23 is that 23 is a bit easier to climb on. You gain a few grams but that doesn't really matter. 21 usually means that you get the 18 tooth cog which some people love. 23...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-09, 03:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,307
Posted By astardotcom

i personally love the tight under armour heat...

i personally love the tight under armour heat gear short sleeve or long sleeve. size small should do the trick for you and it has an msrp of 24.99. does a great job keeping you dry in any condition....
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