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Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,838
Posted By kyoto now

I had a set of these (Vuelta Corsa Superlites). ...

I had a set of these (Vuelta Corsa Superlites). Solid wheels, never out of true and I rode them pretty hard. I sold them to a friend who still rides them a few days a week. I would buy again.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,963
Posted By kyoto now

Still, it's spec'd the same/ better than my old...

Still, it's spec'd the same/ better than my old 2012 Supersix w/ 105, and it's about $250 cheaper than I paid.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,450
Posted By kyoto now

Is Ultegra Di2 6770 able to receive updates without physical modifications?

I'm interested in updating the firmware on my Di2 6770 equipped ride so I can get the newest shift patterns. Right now, the button-push to gear-change ratio is 1:1. I'd like the option to hold the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By kyoto now

Which Large/ XL frames look best?

I know this is highly subjective, but I'm looking for people's opinions on the matter.

This is in response to the comment another user made a few days ago about large frames looking funny. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,407
Posted By kyoto now

Ride quality was noticeably smoother than both my...

Ride quality was noticeably smoother than both my 2013 Orca Silver and my 2012 Superisx 5. It literally felt like going from a Honda with cut springs (for "performance") to a BMW 7-series. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,407
Posted By kyoto now

2013 EVO, Ultegra Di2 ...

2013 EVO, Ultegra Di2

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h274/Chrisbystereo/118.png (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/Chrisbystereo/media/118.png.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,098
Posted By kyoto now

Here's a couple IG'd pics of mine. They're...

Here's a couple IG'd pics of mine. They're pretty bad, but whatever.

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By kyoto now

This should explain what you need to do; it's...

This should explain what you need to do; it's very simple and worked for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEFeOcYL_wE
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,434
Posted By kyoto now

I bought it used. Also, I noticed that the '13...

I bought it used. Also, I noticed that the '13 Red Racing edition was the "lowest" end Evo that listed it came with both standard and compact cranks.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-13, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,434
Posted By kyoto now

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-13, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,434
Posted By kyoto now

Convert standard Hollowgram crank to compact?

To Convert the standard (53/39) Hollowgram crank on my 2013 Supersix Evo to compact, would I only need the 110 BCD Hollowgram spider and new chain rings?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-13, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,925
Posted By kyoto now

Hmm, the guy never gave an update. After closer...

Hmm, the guy never gave an update. After closer inspection, the clamp option won't work because the Evo seat tube is not round, it flares out at the bottom; they call it a "Delta" seat tube.

My...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-13, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,925
Posted By kyoto now

Cracked braze-on Supersix Evo Di2, what to do?

So the braze-on on my supersix is cracked. I readjusted the FD and it seems to be working ok, but it needs to be replaced. What can I do? The bike was purchased from a seller on eBay
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,071
Posted By kyoto now

what if the chain is too long, by a link or so? ...

what if the chain is too long, by a link or so? Would this cause relatively poor front shifts (from small to big especially)?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,711
Posted By kyoto now

They are Farsports M-series 50mm clinchers. ...

They are Farsports M-series 50mm clinchers.

Here's a review of them: http://www.velobuild.com/velobuild-reviews/77-velobuild-review-far-sports-m-series-carbon-fiber-wheelset
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,711
Posted By kyoto now

http://i.imgur.com/BaVi5HX.jpg Bad picture,...

http://i.imgur.com/BaVi5HX.jpg

Bad picture, but it is my 2013 Orca silver, SRAM Force 10 spd.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-07-13, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,301
Posted By kyoto now

Well, here's my "race" bike, even though I don't...

Well, here's my "race" bike, even though I don't race (yet)... just gotta get the wifey on board with that one. Oh yeah, the Force front derailleur is a piece of rubbish.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-13, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,998
Posted By kyoto now

I have a set of the Farsports 50mm M-series...

I have a set of the Farsports 50mm M-series carbon clinchers. They have approx 1,000 miles on them and I have no complaints. They're light, stiff, cheap, and overall, appear to be well-made. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,620
Posted By kyoto now

Just an update for everyone that helped: The...

Just an update for everyone that helped: The rubber donuts did the trick! I slid about four of them on the brake cable and positioned them at even intervals along the top tube's interior. No more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,059
Posted By kyoto now

I also have a 2013 Orca silver that I built up...

I also have a 2013 Orca silver that I built up with Force. The FD had its fair share of problems early on, but it finally seems to be coming along. Chain rub on the FD cage has been an issue, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,208
Posted By kyoto now

I took this one earlier this year. I wish I...

I took this one earlier this year. I wish I still had this bike.

http://i.imgur.com/cUUOrVT.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By kyoto now

Here it is. After the test ride I reported...

Here it is. After the test ride I reported rattling from the headset area. The LBS removed this piece from the headset (rather quickly too) and said they've never seen anything like this before. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By kyoto now

I'll try to get a pic up soon

I'll try to get a pic up soon
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By kyoto now

Question about FSA integrated headset.. what is this piece?

I have a 2013 Orca silver and my LBS (not an Orbea dealer) removed a little aluminum cyclinder because it was rattling. It's about the diameter of a nickel, and about 3/4 of an inch tall. They said...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-13, 10:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,333
Posted By kyoto now

What about a set of Boyd Vitesse wheels? I've...

What about a set of Boyd Vitesse wheels? I've heard good things about them, but of course, I've got no actual experience.

http://www.boydcycling.com/products/2013-vitesse-alloy-clincher.html
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By kyoto now

You mentioned that Cannondale is now making a...

You mentioned that Cannondale is now making a non-hi-mod version of the Evo; what is the difference between this and a regular Supersix, besides the price?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-13, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,620
Posted By kyoto now

Thanks for the replies and graphic as well. I'm...

Thanks for the replies and graphic as well. I'm going to give some of those rubber donuts a try. If this doesn't work I'll just make a trip to my closest Orbea dealer and let them figure it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,620
Posted By kyoto now

Orbea Orca internal brake cable rattling

I have a 2013 Orca Sillver frame with the internal rear brake cable. Every time I hit a bump it vibrates (taps the frame). If I'm riding on rough roads it rattles constantly. I've tried cutting...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,478
Posted By kyoto now

Hey, thanks for the responses everybody. I had no...

Hey, thanks for the responses everybody. I had no idra this was a normal thing. I'll do my best to get out and ride more and to stop obsessing over minuscule details. Thanks again!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,478
Posted By kyoto now

Ive only had it 5 months, and I've never seen...

Ive only had it 5 months, and I've never seen paint chip like this on a bike (that I've owned) before,that's why I was asking. It sounds logical, but damn, I can't imagine how the bike would look in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,478
Posted By kyoto now

Paint chipping away on my Supersix, is this a warranty issue?

Upon flipping my bike over to clean the underside, I noticed the paint has begin to chip away on the bottom of the drive-side dropout. Should I be concerned and take it in for a possible warranty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-12, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,726
Posted By kyoto now

Best hardtail 29er around the $600 mark??

I'm looking to buy my first mountain bike and have decided that I want a hardtail 29er. The problem is that I'm a complete beginner with virtually no knowledge of what's good and what I should run...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,458
Posted By kyoto now

So i'm a roadie by nature, but I'm developing a...

So i'm a roadie by nature, but I'm developing a serious itch to get a mountain bike. I think I've narrowed it down to the Cannondale Trail 29er 5, and the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 29. Both...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,510
Posted By kyoto now

Well, I have a 2012 supersix 5 right now, but the...

Well, I have a 2012 supersix 5 right now, but the bike feels slightly too big (58 cm). My last bike was a 57 cm BMC that fit perfectly. The problem with the Felt is that no shops around me have them...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-12, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,510
Posted By kyoto now

Thanks for the info on modulus. I know the...

Thanks for the info on modulus. I know the geometry is slightly different, but how do those numbers translate out on the road? Is the Felt slightly more relaxed? I know "better" is vague, I guess I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-12, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,510
Posted By kyoto now

Where did you find this? And yes, by...

Where did you find this? And yes, by "entry-level" I mean the non-evo Supersix.

Also, why would team Exergy, a professional team, use the Felt FC frameset and not the F1?

Also, is all high...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,510
Posted By kyoto now

Supersix vs. Felt FC frameset

I'm curious as to which frame is better, and why. I can't seem to find any info on non-Evo frames from Cannondale, and from what I can tell, the FC seems like a great frame for the money; but is it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-12, 05:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,879
Posted By kyoto now

I have a set of Vuelta Corsa Superlites and I...

I have a set of Vuelta Corsa Superlites and I can't think of a single complaint. They're very light, reasonably strong, roll smooth, were true out of the box, and have stayed true after about 500+...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,923
Posted By kyoto now

That's a valid point, but I don't care about...

That's a valid point, but I don't care about that. I just wanna go fast :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,923
Posted By kyoto now

I have the Liquigas color scheme and it's cooler...

I have the Liquigas color scheme and it's cooler than the hum-drum black/white IMO. The bike itself well worth the money. I have found it to be very smooth and pretty forgiving over rougher...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,100
Posted By kyoto now

Did some climbing today in the hot San Bernardino...

Did some climbing today in the hot San Bernardino mountains; Hwy 138 to just before Crestline. Never in my life have my legs felt so week as they did on the return trip. I literally stopped by a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,312
Posted By kyoto now

My LBS has the 2011 Allez Elite on sale this...

My LBS has the 2011 Allez Elite on sale this coming weekend for $749. not sure if that's good or not. It comes with all Tiagra components
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By kyoto now

I just saw another post about someone's spokes...

I just saw another post about someone's spokes making a pinging sound; I think this may be more along the lines of what I am experiencing, except multiple spokes pinging and creaking past each other...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By kyoto now

ok, I tried greasing the rear skewer; no fix. ...

ok, I tried greasing the rear skewer; no fix. the sounds is sometimes there even when my feet are off the pedals. I'm 99% certain the sound is coming from the rear wheel, particularly when a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By kyoto now

I actually just replaced the saddle.. had the...

I actually just replaced the saddle.. had the noise before that. I'm guessing, and hoping, it's the pedals
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By kyoto now

I can't say for sure it's not the pedals.. but...

I can't say for sure it's not the pedals.. but come to think of it, my last bike (with these pedals) had kind of the same noise.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By kyoto now

why is my crank making noise? It's brand new

I have a brand new BMC SR02 and the crank (Shimano 105, 5700) has been making a weird noise since I've gotten the bike. To me, it sounds like a creaky-grind that gets louder as a pedal harder. One...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 830
Posted By kyoto now

Thanks for the replies. I've been reading a lot...

Thanks for the replies. I've been reading a lot about the speedplays and they seem like they'd be a little too high maint for me... example// I live in the desert and sometimes park on the side of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,918
Posted By kyoto now

I don't have the Allez anymore, but the tires...

I don't have the Allez anymore, but the tires were the stock mondo sports (23c)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 11:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 830
Posted By kyoto now

damn, nobody? I know some of you are using these...

damn, nobody? I know some of you are using these pedals, or have possibly switched over due to various reasons.... so, any thoughts or words of wisdom about either of these?
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