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Forum: Triathlon
07-26-13, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
Posted By BTM87

unless money is no issue (though it seems like it...

unless money is no issue (though it seems like it isn't) I would at least do a couple tris before dropping thousands on a new bike
Forum: Triathlon
07-19-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By BTM87

I still question being able to change fits by...

I still question being able to change fits by simply rotating the seat post. Both positions must be compromised. Riding in the drops would be either too steep or riding the aerobars wouldn't be steep...
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-13, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By BTM87

I've never heard of that, but sounds a little odd...

I've never heard of that, but sounds a little odd I can't really wrap my head around how they would do it. The seat tube angle is a big determining factor in geometry, but it's top tube length and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

a xlab stealth pocket 100 and sweat diverting...

a xlab stealth pocket 100 and sweat diverting headband
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By BTM87

slowtwitch classifieds

slowtwitch classifieds
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,272
Posted By BTM87

new http://i.imgur.com/lwkK3g2.jpg ...

new

http://i.imgur.com/lwkK3g2.jpg

muddy

http://i.imgur.com/82KQ89i.jpg

not stuck in traffic
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

been considering a new saddle...what model is...

been considering a new saddle...what model is this?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

So I'm happy to say this is resolved. But what a...

So I'm happy to say this is resolved. But what a weird situation. The caps do just "clip" straight in place, no place-and-turn to clip in necessary or anything. However, we were only able to get them...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

Quick update on this. Chain reaction is shipping...

Quick update on this. Chain reaction is shipping new dust caps out via Shimano warranty. Easy to deal with smooth process with them.

The creaking/squeaking...well could it have been the cold? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

what's your weight?

what's your weight?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 09:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

I'll give it another shot when I get home today....

I'll give it another shot when I get home today. What you're saying is how I was trying it but its worth another shot.

The other thing is that who knows how accurate that drawing is intended to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

That is what I was trying, to see if it twists...

That is what I was trying, to see if it twists into place. It won't "catch" and stay put. Nor does it clip straight on. It's like there isn't enough tension created from the 4 inner tabs to stay in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

I didn't grease them I wasn't aware I had...

I didn't grease them I wasn't aware I had to...what grease should I use? I bought them from chain reaction I'll contact them to see if they'll ship me a new dust cap. Is it the end of the world to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

I didn't buy these for aero, I bought them as a...

I didn't buy these for aero, I bought them as a reasonably light daily wheel that rides nicely and rolls well. The ride is night and day between my WH-R501s speaking of wheels that are 200 cheaper.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

It seems the purpose is to keep road grime out of...

It seems the purpose is to keep road grime out of the hub. Fell off taking the wheel off yesterday evening to get the bike on my roof rack. Just glue this back on? It not longer snaps into place
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

the more you know :thumb:

the more you know :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,265
Posted By BTM87

RS80 issues

Bought brand new. I don't know if I'm being picky here or what as I'm still new to all of this, but here are 3 perceived issues I'm having with my RS80s

1) Rear hole for presta valve is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

Arrived today sorry my pics suck ...

Arrived today sorry my pics suck

http://i.imgur.com/o4sWoQP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4JuOqpN.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

Excellent job. I didn't even go for my first ride...

Excellent job. I didn't even go for my first ride before buying a bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,492
Posted By BTM87

What about RS80 C24s. That's what I ended up...

What about RS80 C24s. That's what I ended up getting. My budget was much bigger but I couldn't really justify it given my usage - primarily fitness and fun. No racing, no immediate plans to. No rider...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-13, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By BTM87

FWIW - no problems with connecting to satellites...

FWIW - no problems with connecting to satellites on my 500. Sometimes it feels like it takes a while to find them after I just turn it on, but in reality it's probably under 30sec and I'm just being...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By BTM87

I've ordered a few times from CRC, no problems...

I've ordered a few times from CRC, no problems and shipping to the US is usually free. Once it took them a little longer to fulfill an order, but hey **** happens. Just ordered wheels through them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By BTM87

Similarly, I've noticed pretty decent sized...

Similarly, I've noticed pretty decent sized swings in the reported elevation gain from my edge 500. I have a route I ride pretty often, I don't know what it's supposed to be, but the elevation varies...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,161
Posted By BTM87

came to say this

came to say this
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

got a little saucy last night and ordered rs80...

got a little saucy last night and ordered rs80 c24s and conti gp4000s lol
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,797
Posted By BTM87

+1 to this. Noticed the same with my San Marco...

+1 to this. Noticed the same with my San Marco Mantras.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

Lol - that's the one I go to as well.

Lol - that's the one I go to as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

well...fit's the most important thing - doesn't...

well...fit's the most important thing - doesn't matter how cool it looks or stiff and light it is if you're not comfortable wearing it. Good luck
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

too bad...I love my pair ...

too bad...I love my pair

http://i.imgur.com/ofXm1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

thanks for the gift card sis ...

thanks for the gift card sis

http://i.imgur.com/upe2QMl.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,402
Posted By BTM87

LOL I'm sure I am - I've nearly eaten it a few...

LOL I'm sure I am - I've nearly eaten it a few times however simply trying to ride across damp gravel where the front wheel digs in...stuff like that. I'm sure a better rider makes a bike much more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,402
Posted By BTM87

Thanks. I rarely stop since I'm paranoid of...

Thanks. I rarely stop since I'm paranoid of leaving my bike, when I do it's not like I'm grocery shopping. By riding around town I just meant being a little more versatile when it comes to gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-13, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,402
Posted By BTM87

Thanks. I'm currently using looks for the road...

Thanks. I'm currently using looks for the road and like them. I agree they're not great to walk in (though the ones with rubberized cleats are much better) but the vast majority of my riding is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,402
Posted By BTM87

CX as a touring bike - road pedals?

I bought an entry level CX bike as a more versatile option to ride around town, hit crushed limestone trails in parks/forest preserves near me, that sort of thing. I don't have any immediate plans of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,024
Posted By BTM87

Timely thread just got new ones Saturday ...

Timely thread just got new ones Saturday

http://i.imgur.com/ofXm1.jpg (http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfl76aUFOO1qe0wclo1_400.jpg)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

You get them from seller planetcyclery? They...

You get them from seller planetcyclery? They always seem to have the black/white ones up for $112.95...not sure why that color combo seems to sell for less. I was outbid on a used set just this...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

Won this on ebay http://i.imgur.com/5wGs2.jpg

Won this on ebay

http://i.imgur.com/5wGs2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

After researching both options, it seems the...

After researching both options, it seems the blades are lighter, but less durable than the spring system (the blades break). I'm purchasing Keo 2 Carbons

Some recent discussion here...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,768
Posted By BTM87

That Guru is the best one I've seen lately

That Guru is the best one I've seen lately
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,028
Posted By BTM87

Hey! I actually emailed with you today (my name...

Hey! I actually emailed with you today (my name is Brian) Look forward to getting my build with you squared away shortly :)

But yes, after all my research led me to get a custom wheel build, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,028
Posted By BTM87

Not to say that lighter won't make a difference,...

Not to say that lighter won't make a difference, just that in our weight class (I'm currently 200) I would personally recommend a stronger wheel with less of a weight savings over simply looking to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,028
Posted By BTM87

great, another "holier than thou" convert ...

great, another "holier than thou" convert

Anyway, back to the "will you notice a difference" question. Lighter weight wheels is a plus, but is not the end all be all of choosing the right wheels....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,028
Posted By BTM87

Not arguing that losing 40lbs isn't doable, just...

Not arguing that losing 40lbs isn't doable, just coming from the direction that who's to say 200-210 isn't already a reasonable weight at his height and build. Perhaps that 40lbs has already been...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,028
Posted By BTM87

Assuming going from 210 to 170 is actually...

Assuming going from 210 to 170 is actually feasible for the OP
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,903
Posted By BTM87

I have an O2 as well and its a little loud, but...

I have an O2 as well and its a little loud, but having a conversation is no problem
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,028
Posted By BTM87

How about Dura Ace WH-7900?

How about Dura Ace WH-7900?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,111
Posted By BTM87

saw it on ******

saw it on ******
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,915
Posted By BTM87

arm warmers

arm warmers
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 142,267
Posted By BTM87

http://i.imgur.com/748Ws.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/748Ws.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,964
Posted By BTM87

I was like this until recently, when I got a...

I was like this until recently, when I got a saddle (selle marco mantra) which made getting in and out of my saddle bag a royal PITA. Now I keep everything in a small bag that fits in the jersey...
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