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Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,434,461
Posted By BIG EYE

Hahaha! There was some Porsche auto crossing...

Hahaha! There was some Porsche auto crossing going on in the parking lot, so i stopped to watch for a couple minutes
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,434,461
Posted By BIG EYE

My 2009 Tarmac Pro. Snapped this with my phone...

My 2009 Tarmac Pro. Snapped this with my phone when I was out for a ride yesterday.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x18/BIG-EYE/Bikes/5a8363ba.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,434,461
Posted By BIG EYE

The Universe did you right! I recently got the...

The Universe did you right! I recently got the same bike with Sram Red. Love it!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,305
Posted By BIG EYE

My H.O. took care of the garage, and my bike, and...

My H.O. took care of the garage, and my bike, and car ins. took care of my car and rack.
It did happen at my house into my garage though. Not sure if that will come into play for you...
Forum: Charity Events
09-10-11, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By BIG EYE

I did this ride today as well! I did the 36 mile...

I did this ride today as well! I did the 36 mile route though.

Great cause!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,305
Posted By BIG EYE

I am sorry to read this man. I [tried to] pull...

I am sorry to read this man. I [tried to] pull into my garage about 3 weeks ago with my bike on the roof rack. Was such a horrible feeling when I realized what I had done!

Luckily between my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,434,461
Posted By BIG EYE

Thanks! And thanks for your input on my other...

Thanks! And thanks for your input on my other thread! Took it for its first ride yesterday which assured me I made the right decision :D



Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,434,461
Posted By BIG EYE

Just picked up a "new" 2009 Tarmac Pro. ...

Just picked up a "new" 2009 Tarmac Pro.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x18/BIG-EYE/Bikes/30461d8c.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

Went for my first ride on this yesterday! I love...

Went for my first ride on this yesterday! I love it! So fast, and responsive. And the Sram Red, flawless!

And i decided to stick with the graphite colored pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

So here it is! I changed the saddle the my Romin...

So here it is! I changed the saddle the my Romin Expert (this one works really well for me, and it is a bit lighter than the older Toupe that came on the bike) and changed the bar tape to white to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

i have no idea about the cassette. I would also...

i have no idea about the cassette. I would also think it was a way for them to save money. Kind of like the same way they used Force brakes and front derailleur.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

So I pulled the trigger on the bike! I tried to...

So I pulled the trigger on the bike! I tried to get them to change the wheels, but they wouldn't, however I got a good discount (20%) on Look pedals. Going to pick it up and get fitted this evening...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

Thanks all! I am going to pick this bike up,...

Thanks all! I am going to pick this bike up, probably tomorrow. I hope that I am successful in getting them to switch out the wheels, but if not, I think I will still be happy with it.

I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

So if I NOT successful at getting them to switch...

So if I NOT successful at getting them to switch out the wheels for the stock Mavic's or something close, do you still think this is worth it for $3000?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

I was thinking of asking for a different set of...

I was thinking of asking for a different set of wheels before I researched these for the simple fact that I don't really like the way they look. I just want to be prepared to know if I am still...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

I don't have another set of wheels to put on...

I don't have another set of wheels to put on it....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

I called them and got more info on the wheels....

I called them and got more info on the wheels. They are Roval Roubaix 322x (Roval is Specialized in house wheel)

Seem like a decent wheel based on this. (My LBS also offers free maintenance for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

I made a mistake, the wheels on it are actually...

I made a mistake, the wheels on it are actually Roval, but I was told they are made by DT Swiss.

The story was that they sold the stock Mavics, and had the Rovals in the shop so they put those on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

Thanks for the quick replies! One of my...

Thanks for the quick replies!
One of my concerns was that i may be able to get a Tarmac Expert SL3 in the next few months for around the same price, granted someone still had on is stock in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,985
Posted By BIG EYE

opinion on purchasing a "new" 2009 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL

My LBS has a new 2009 Tarmac Pro SL Sram, that I am considering buying.

Here is the specs from the Specialized site
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=39243&menuItemId=0
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 30,312
Posted By BIG EYE

Sorry for what is probably a noob question, but...

Sorry for what is probably a noob question, but what is IAB?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 30,312
Posted By BIG EYE

I definitely appreciate any advice! I think it is...

I definitely appreciate any advice! I think it is just the angle of the picture on this one though. I was fitted on the bike about 5 months ago. When my foot is at the bottom of the pedal stroke my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 30,312
Posted By BIG EYE

From the Tour de Poway in Oct. Almost to...

From the Tour de Poway in Oct.

Almost to the top of the first climb which was about 6.5 miles. The fog was crazy thick!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,561
Posted By BIG EYE

Here is one if you are looking for a complete...

Here is one if you are looking for a complete bike......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Specialized-S-WORKS-E5-Road-Bike-DURA-ACE-Lite-Fast-/150526917237?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item230c1a7a75

Just read...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-10, 01:51 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,220
Posted By BIG EYE

http://images.craigslist.org/3k93m43pf5T35P45X3a9g...

http://images.craigslist.org/3k93m43pf5T35P45X3a9ge6d608fe64a516ef.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,818
Posted By BIG EYE

This. I normally will have a cup on the way to...

This.
I normally will have a cup on the way to the meeting spot for my weekend group ride, then the group stops around 35 miles in at a coffee shop (if we stop long enough i will have a cup there)....
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