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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-16, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,381
Posted By Brad Maestas

I recently relocated to San Francisco from...

I recently relocated to San Francisco from Brooklyn and sold my daily rider single speed to a friend knowing I'd be having to contend with some serious climbs. A couple days after I landed I happened...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 25,956
Posted By Brad Maestas

I've had some interesting experiences in NYC...

I've had some interesting experiences in NYC shops recently in my quest for a new road bike.

One infamous manager of a Brooklyn shop broke out his coaching license to prove his knowledge and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,200
Posted By Brad Maestas

I bought a CatEye Commuter while I save up for a...

I bought a CatEye Commuter while I save up for a nicer computer. It has been great. It has all the basic functions I have needed and has a nice big display. I supplement it with the Cyclemeter app on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Brad Maestas

Duly noted. I just noticed that gearing on a lot...

Duly noted. I just noticed that gearing on a lot of bikes, from BD or otherwise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,090
Posted By Brad Maestas

I've got a century coming up and was wondering...

I've got a century coming up and was wondering about this as well. Good point about the type of century vs. the skill of the riders. So far I've only ridden casual centuries which presented very few...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,005
Posted By Brad Maestas

They are 3T Ergonovas and they're not as shallow...

They are 3T Ergonovas and they're not as shallow as the pic implies. The other view shows a more realistic profile. I'm not sure if they qualify as compacts though.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Brad Maestas

Most fixies come with a 48 tooth chainring and a...

Most fixies come with a 48 tooth chainring and a 16 tooth cog. This is a pretty high gearing more suited to the track than the streets, in my opinion. Since you have hills, I would suggest a lower...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 12:21 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,005
Posted By Brad Maestas

Here's a quick and dirty shot of my new CR1 SL....

Here's a quick and dirty shot of my new CR1 SL. The lens distortion makes the bar angle look weird but they're not tipped up. I'll eventually do some proper photography of this lovely machine. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,332
Posted By Brad Maestas

My building is old so I opted for the more secure...

My building is old so I opted for the more secure four-screw plate hangers than the single hooks.
http://www.biking.com/buy-bike-accessories/wall-storage-rack.html

Of course the rear wheel hangs...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 516,225
Posted By Brad Maestas

Here's a quick and dirty shot of my new CR1 SL....

Here's a quick and dirty shot of my new CR1 SL. The lens distortion makes the bar angle look weird but they're not tipped up. I swapped in a 3T cockpit and upgraded to carbon bars for next to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 516,225
Posted By Brad Maestas

This made it in my top 3 a few weeks ago before I...

This made it in my top 3 a few weeks ago before I decided on my Scott. I saw one at a shop with Ultegra going for $3800 so that seems like a deal. I've heard several negative reports on finish...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 516,225
Posted By Brad Maestas

I second that. I haven't had one for over six...

I second that. I haven't had one for over six years now. As a double bassist I kinda miss it sometimes but I work it out. I used to live in 11206 and yeah, the rates I was quoted alone was enough to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,122
Posted By Brad Maestas

An '08 Pro for that price in excellent condition...

An '08 Pro for that price in excellent condition would be considered a good deal, yes.
Which SRAM group is it? Regardless, I'd be all over it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,285
Posted By Brad Maestas

I'm all for an anything-goes policy. I used to...

I'm all for an anything-goes policy. I used to feel that team bibs plus the team jersey was a bit over the top but I have seen so many of them that I no longer notice. I do notice skinsuits. I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,153
Posted By Brad Maestas

I ordered a kit from CC and the jersey ended up...

I ordered a kit from CC and the jersey ended up being backordered so I just went with the Performer bibs. Got the large size and they fit like a glove. Haven't gotten to try them out on a ride just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 516,225
Posted By Brad Maestas

It's not an Addict but I just got a CR1 SL with...

It's not an Addict but I just got a CR1 SL with SRAM Force. I considered the two for quite a while and went with the CR1 since I'll be doing lots of long distances in addition to shorter races. Pics...
Forum: Northeast
08-06-10, 03:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By Brad Maestas

FWIW I find a fixed gear to be a great...

FWIW I find a fixed gear to be a great all-arounder in the city if you have the right gearing. The only real issue I've encountered is long descents on bridges. Since I use a fairly light gearing...
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