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Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-06, 11:20 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 62,673
Posted By motomickey

I have an 04 Tuscany and the best mod I made was...

I have an 04 Tuscany and the best mod I made was to dump the litespeed forks for some easton SLs. Beware of the frame, because you will find yourself totally attached to it. Mine orginally came...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-06, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 984
Posted By motomickey

I don't know anything about the sport version,...

I don't know anything about the sport version, but I have the ti rail version-infact I have 4 of them-one on each of my bikes and I kept the other two off bikes I sold recently. Most comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-05, 05:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,132
Posted By motomickey

S&S couplers are great if you want the...

S&S couplers are great if you want the transportation advantages-round tubes required. Steel vs Ti Vs Carbon, Dean vs Merlin vs Litespeed vs seven vs IF vs moots....A ton of people are more than...
12-22-05, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By motomickey

Yeah, I work in LB also-and have a set of Orions...

Yeah, I work in LB also-and have a set of Orions I would like to get tuned up....how do you get a hold of them?
12-17-05, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By motomickey

I have fat, flat feet and wear the...

I have fat, flat feet and wear the megas-excellent fit. Before the megas, I had to use standard Sidis-Try a pair of the regular ones before you jump tp the megas.
JMHO
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-05, 09:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,955
Posted By motomickey

I had an 04 Firenze before I got my 04 Tuscany. ...

I had an 04 Firenze before I got my 04 Tuscany. The Firenze was a nice frame, but it did flex more than the Tuscany, and the fit and finish was not to the level of the Tuscany. The ride of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,913
Posted By motomickey

Fizik Alainte ti rails...nothing fits my fat rear...

Fizik Alainte ti rails...nothing fits my fat rear better.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
Posted By motomickey

I bought my litespeed tuscany (new) last year for...

I bought my litespeed tuscany (new) last year for $2045 last year off ebay....complete ultegra 9 with mavic elites. It's sale time when the new ones come in and the old ones have to go.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 12:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,955
Posted By motomickey

I have an 04 Tuscany and I love it too. With...

I have an 04 Tuscany and I love it too. With full durace 10 speed triple, look keo pedals, FSA os-115 stem & k-wing bars, aliente seat and eastonsl forks, it comes in at 17.4 lbs on the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,998
Posted By motomickey

Call Competitive cyclist and see which Litespeed...

Call Competitive cyclist and see which Litespeed they can fix you up with-they should be able to put you on a siena or tuscany for that price.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-05, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,856
Posted By motomickey

I have the k-wing. I Love it-it gives a couple...

I have the k-wing. I Love it-it gives a couple of hand positions not normally found on standard bars. Cons-in the drops, it is not as stiff as other bars. If you ride on the tops of your bars and...
11-23-05, 01:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By motomickey

Happy Holidays-addicted To Cycling

Everyone try to get a ride in to work of the turkey. For your enjoyment I submit:
You Know You're Addicted to Cycling When...

Your surgeon tells you need a heart valve replacement and you...
11-19-05, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 757
Posted By motomickey

I should probably tell his boss and his wife, but...

I should probably tell his boss and his wife, but then I would have no one to ride with. And I would have no one to shield me from golf balls.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,008
Posted By motomickey

doublepost for some reason-

doublepost for some reason-
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,008
Posted By motomickey

ok-triplepost-duh

ok-triplepost-duh
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,008
Posted By motomickey

I would suggest you call Competetive and talk to...

I would suggest you call Competetive and talk to the folks there-sometimes their computer set up doesn't always reflect what they will do. Tell them what you're looking at and give them a chance to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,008
Posted By motomickey

Or you could get an 05 teremno for 1699 through...

Or you could get an 05 teremno for 1699 through competetive cyclist
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=BUY_FRAME&PRODUCT.ID=159 When you select your size and click on buy, it will show...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,008
Posted By motomickey

a couple of options if you are going to spend...

a couple of options if you are going to spend that much-Colorado cyclist has the Firenze on sale right now. Also, you cold try preownedbikes.com and see if they have any deals you want-might be able...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By motomickey

Assos ROCK! Wait until the next years versions...

Assos ROCK! Wait until the next years versions come out and scoup up last years for $100 bucks less. Still expensive, but worth every penny. Your rear end will thank you. Plus they wear forever. ...
10-27-05, 05:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,244
Posted By motomickey

Litespeed Niota, f100x fork, avid juicy 7s,...

Litespeed Niota, f100x fork, avid juicy 7s, crossmax XLs,sram x0 rear der & Shifters, easton seatpost, bars, stem, xtr rt der & Crankset. Chris King headset. Here's the bike before Competitive...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,176
Posted By motomickey

Jealous again, eh? BTW-check out the new...

Jealous again, eh? BTW-check out the new ghisallo-it is such a heavy frame......
I Like being old and slow on my litespeeds,because, I am still going. I would be that less than 20% of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,405
Posted By motomickey

When did this happen?

When did this happen?
10-21-05, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,173
Posted By motomickey

Want-Litespeed NIOTA Ti, with crossmax xl wheels,...

Want-Litespeed NIOTA Ti, with crossmax xl wheels, 06 sram x0 shifters & rear der, XTR front der, crankset and cassette, Easton ec70 seatpost, fizik alainte seat, easton bar & Stem, juicy 7 brakes,...
10-21-05, 08:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,491
Posted By motomickey

Do both-they compliment each other. Riding a MTB...

Do both-they compliment each other. Riding a MTB makes you better in panic situations on the road, and riding the road bike makes you have better aerobic capibility. Spend the time and research...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By motomickey

The fiernze replaced the arenburg-that is...

The fiernze replaced the arenburg-that is correct. Preownedbikes.com is the clearing house and offical retailer for ABG(which litespeed is a part of)-they sell new and used bikes, and generally...
10-18-05, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,520
Posted By motomickey

Tough question. My Foes FXR (old style) clearly...

Tough question. My Foes FXR (old style) clearly desends better than my Niota, but the Niota climbs SO MUCH better. The Foes is more stable, but the Niota is much quicker and in 80% of situations,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By motomickey

The comment about TI is SO wrong. Ti bikes work...

The comment about TI is SO wrong. Ti bikes work fine if you get a good TI bike - I have a litespeed Tuscany and love it-and I weigh in the 240 range and crank the heck out of it. The wheels are...
10-12-05, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 782
Posted By motomickey

YOu might run into problems with the townies due...

YOu might run into problems with the townies due to their limited frame sizes. My wife just went through the same thing-she'd 5"2" and ended up on a giant sedona with a 15" frame. They actually had...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By motomickey

I disagree-I did a metric centrury for Diabetes...

I disagree-I did a metric centrury for Diabetes earlier this year and the precentage going to fight the disease was in the 90% range. I am probalby weird here, but I have a hard time accepting paid...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By motomickey

I don't know. only 75% of the funds raised makes...

I don't know. only 75% of the funds raised makes it from TNT to the charity side. While that is better than nothing, it seems high to me for what they offer. The figures given were from one of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,529
Posted By motomickey

I am 68" tall and have a 30 inch inseam. I went...

I am 68" tall and have a 30 inch inseam. I went through the same puzzle as you between a 55 and 53. I ended up on the 55 and though the stand over height is tight, once I am moving the bike is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 12:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,374
Posted By motomickey

Mini has a really neat rack for the cooper-I'll...

Mini has a really neat rack for the cooper-I'll see if I can throw it on the car and put the bikes on it. It is designed especially for the car and it was a pain to get the dealer to install it-but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 12:34 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 13,056
Posted By motomickey

[QUOTE=EURO]Your brain goes with age, doesn't it?...

[QUOTE=EURO]Your brain goes with age, doesn't it? READ THE WHOLE THREAD. My issue is with people mistakenly buying the wrong bike, NOT with people riding with triples.

Euro, I did read the whole...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 13,056
Posted By motomickey

I'm and old (by the standards of this forum) 47...

I'm and old (by the standards of this forum) 47 year old that bought a litespeed with a triple from Competetive Cyclist (except it is on their MTB gallery-sweet Niota ti with the blue seat and blue...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-05, 01:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,815
Posted By motomickey

Too bad Merlin doesn't make an equivelent to the...

Too bad Merlin doesn't make an equivelent to the Niota ti. I love mine. Say what you will about ABG, but they do some things very right. When I bought my Niota last month, it was supposed to be a...
10-05-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,370
Posted By motomickey

Four bikes: Litespeed Tuscany - Prime roadbike....

Four bikes:
Litespeed Tuscany - Prime roadbike. Ridden more often and more miles than anything in the stable. Love this bike!
Litespeed Niota Ti- New to the home, still breaking it in (less than...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-05, 09:07 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,526
Posted By motomickey

I agree with the Pro Assos folks-if you wear one,...

I agree with the Pro Assos folks-if you wear one, you find out they work, fit and are outrageously comfortable-and will outlast just about anything. Ebay and sales make them a little easier to...
10-03-05, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By motomickey

Low cel nailed it. Keep in mind that when you...

Low cel nailed it. Keep in mind that when you first convert, it can be a test of patience to get the conversion done, but once it is done, does it ever rock. Stan's has a great instructional video...
10-03-05, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
Posted By motomickey

Another vote for the mallets if you want the...

Another vote for the mallets if you want the largest platform. They are super easy to get in and out of too. The Candys are great too, if the mallets seem too big or too MTB.
10-01-05, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,205
Posted By motomickey

For my litespeeds-the same....yep, I love being...

For my litespeeds-the same....yep, I love being the old fat guy that everyone passes on their $100 *mart specials while they're averaging 23 mph, up hill in a headwind, with two flat tires .....but I...
09-30-05, 12:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,499
Posted By motomickey

Or simply-"late for the tour ?", or "You get...

Or simply-"late for the tour ?", or "You get dropped again. didn't you?...that PeeWee Herman guy is fast"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 11:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,540
Posted By motomickey

Why wait? The bs above about being too fat is...

Why wait? The bs above about being too fat is just that-bs. I was up around 300 when I started out last year and 3000 miles later I am at just below 250 and getting smaller. The litespeed ghisallo...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 08:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By motomickey

I weigh a bit more- like 245 and have been...

I weigh a bit more- like 245 and have been running the stock keos for about a year-awesome pedal, only complaint is the cleat wears very quickly. Make sure you're not getting the ti spindle ones and...
09-29-05, 01:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,767
Posted By motomickey

If you love it, and since it will be set up the...

If you love it, and since it will be set up the same-go for it. In this sport where everyone tries to be different, or one up each other, being grounded and knowing what you want and why is a gift. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,182
Posted By motomickey

I have the elites and they do flex....but not as...

I have the elites and they do flex....but not as much as the SSLs. I am now on the Easton/velomax Orion IIs and they work much better. Lighter and stiffer. Close to 1500 miles on them and still...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 09:00 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 9,731
Posted By motomickey

I have the 06 xo trigger shifters and rear der....

I have the 06 xo trigger shifters and rear der. on my new mountainbike. They are way better than any of the shimano out there. The shifting is awesome. Enough so that I was planning to upgrade to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,097
Posted By motomickey

I too, totally recommend Competitve Cylist. I...

I too, totally recommend Competitve Cylist. I just had them build my latest mountain bike, and they are fantastic at their assembly and shipping. They do the little stuff that makes you really...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 08:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,188
Posted By motomickey

My wifeusnospendous informed me that I was out of...

My wifeusnospendous informed me that I was out of room for my meds-the bike rack only holds my 4 bikes. But never fear, the precriotion to cure that is another rack....that means 4 more meds could...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-05, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By motomickey

The day after you buy a bike....seriously, they...

The day after you buy a bike....seriously, they are starting now...depeds on brands and shops though...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 03:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,698
Posted By motomickey

If you are comfortable with your bike-the...

If you are comfortable with your bike-the performance gains will be marginal....however comfort is an area which you might be able to improve by leaps and bounds by changing frame materials-carbon...
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