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Forum: Northeast
06-05-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,788
Posted By Solidjake

Damn. I did the NYCC a few times. Definitely...

Damn. I did the NYCC a few times. Definitely going to ride the last one this year from the Central Park start point. See you guys there.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,736
Posted By Solidjake

Got it and it's a pricey item to have as a spare...

Got it and it's a pricey item to have as a spare and lug around. One thing I am on top of are my battery levels on everything electronic.



Friend works at a retailer and is able to get 60% off...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,736
Posted By Solidjake

How come you don't recommend the Di2?

How come you don't recommend the Di2?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,736
Posted By Solidjake

The CAAD is nice but I don't see the Di2 ...

The CAAD is nice but I don't see the Di2



Thanks guys. I'll probably pull the trigger. Just need to see if my contact has the discount left for the year. Can't wait.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,736
Posted By Solidjake

Worth upgrading my Synapse to a newer one?

Hey guys. I purchased my '14 Synapse Carbon 105 just over five years ago (with a 60% off retail discount) and it has served me well, but lately I've been thinking about getting a '19 Synapse Carbon...
Replies: 10
Views: 2,371
Posted By Solidjake

Thanks guys. It was a great event and can't wait...

Thanks guys. It was a great event and can't wait for the next one.

I'm not knocking on foldable bikes whatsoever so don't see it the wrong way. It's just amazing that the cyclists using them can...
Replies: 10
Views: 2,371
Posted By Solidjake

My experience at my first Gran Fondo NY

Hey guys, here is my story on my first Gran Fondo race. What a ride....

Bike config during the event:

- 2014 Cannondale Synapse 105 Carbon
- Vuelta wheels
- Continental Gatorskins
-...
Forum: Northeast
04-12-18, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,972
Posted By Solidjake

a-hole cyclist who wanted to fight me on the Belt bike path...

Well..I thought I've seen it all but here it goes.

Did a decent amount of cycling this week but I still wanted to go and head out to the beach and do the jamaica bay loop and head back up cross...
Forum: Northeast
02-18-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Solidjake

I dropped off the bike last Tuesday and picked it...

I dropped off the bike last Tuesday and picked it up on Friday. Extremely extremely good service from the guys there. They did the job with no issues, looked over the bike and said nothing else...
Forum: Northeast
02-15-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Solidjake

Didn't see this in time but I did drop it off at...

Didn't see this in time but I did drop it off at Brickwell in Farmingdale. They have done numerous BB Infinite installs and said it's not a problem for them. I will speak to them about future cable...
Forum: Northeast
02-13-18, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Solidjake

Update on ADT. Their mechanic was not comfortable...

Update on ADT. Their mechanic was not comfortable with the job to install the BB Infinite BB. I will take the drive out to Brickwell in Farmingdale
Forum: Northeast
01-01-18, 06:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Solidjake

Thanks for the recommendation. :thumb: If the...

Thanks for the recommendation. :thumb: If the spot that the other member recommended falls through then I'll give them a shot.
Forum: Northeast
01-01-18, 06:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Solidjake

Great reviews on them, thanks! It's very close to...

Great reviews on them, thanks! It's very close to me as well so I'll make some time and drop it off there. :thumb:
Forum: Northeast
12-29-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By Solidjake

Queens, NY: Need a bike shop for BB install

Hey guys, need a recommendation for a shop that has done bottom bracket installs - more specifically installing a BB Infinite ceramic bottom bracket to a carbon fiber C'dale Synapse to get rid of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By Solidjake

The Road Morph pump is great. Can fill the tires...

The Road Morph pump is great. Can fill the tires up to 110psi no problem and you'll have one of the best portable pumps.

As for the tubes, you have to see how much PSI you're losing lets say per...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-17, 07:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,615
Posted By Solidjake

Beautiful bike, love the color. The components...

Beautiful bike, love the color. The components are great on it as well. Between a Giant Defy and my carbon Synapse it's a big difference in terms of ride quality/ease of acceleration/etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By Solidjake

Great looking bike. Congrats and enjoy!

Great looking bike. Congrats and enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-17, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By Solidjake

First result on google ...

First result on google
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-17, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By Solidjake

Park Tool dummy hub and a Garmin Edge 520.

Park Tool dummy hub and a Garmin Edge 520.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-17, 05:24 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,483
Posted By Solidjake

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 957
Posted By Solidjake

My friend almost fell off the bike going up that...

My friend almost fell off the bike going up that hill! I was able to make it up and fortunately there was no one in the area that got in our way. It is very steep at about 20% in that turn!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-17, 05:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 957
Posted By Solidjake

I work weekends so my longer rides are done...

I work weekends so my longer rides are done either on Wednesday or Thursday.

Wednesday I biked up the Henry Hudson Drive to the Palisades police station which I haven't been to in three years....
05-08-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,760
Posted By Solidjake

When I was 14 I was standing up on my bmx bike...

When I was 14 I was standing up on my bmx bike passing by my friends, I slipped off the pedal and bashed my nuts into the top tube.
Forum: Northeast
05-08-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,838
Posted By Solidjake

If you guys do this on a Wed, Thurs, Fri I might...

If you guys do this on a Wed, Thurs, Fri I might be able to join in as well. Would be nice to finally ride in a large group
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,343
Posted By Solidjake

The crank reminds me of this... lol ...

The crank reminds me of this... lol

http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/36/590x/secondary/Professor-X-in-the-wheelchair-411890.jpg


But it all comes down to the performance.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,450
Posted By Solidjake

Just go out and bike. It might take long, it...

Just go out and bike. It might take long, it might be tough but you'll do it. Take breaks if needed, but at the end of the day will finish it and you will be happy as hell from what you accomplished.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,336
Posted By Solidjake

2015 Giant Defy 5 for my commuter bike

2015 Giant Defy 5 for my commuter bike
Forum: Northeast
04-24-17, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,744
Posted By Solidjake

Second time doing that tour, great ride. Some...

Second time doing that tour, great ride. Some sections of road were terrible but manageable.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Solidjake

Great, thank you gentlemen.

Great, thank you gentlemen.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-17, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Solidjake

Shiamno 105 brake/shift cable recommendation

Hey guys, I'm going to replace the brake and shifter cables on my '14 Synapse 105 5700 carbon with internal routing for the rear derauler and need some recommendations on which cables are best. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 564,256
Posted By Solidjake

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 932,393
Posted By Solidjake

Nashbar has 20% off any order over $15 and free...

Nashbar has 20% off any order over $15 and free shipping for Columbus day weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By Solidjake

Gore gloves and cap

Gore gloves and cap
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,555
Posted By Solidjake

Beautiful bike!!!! The color combinations are...

Beautiful bike!!!! The color combinations are perfect
Forum: Northeast
10-08-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,596
Posted By Solidjake

I'm scheduled to work that day but I'll see if I...

I'm scheduled to work that day but I'll see if I can swap my shift around.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,462
Posted By Solidjake

You should ask this guy ...

You should ask this guy

https://www.strava.com/athletes/1419435
Forum: Northeast
09-20-15, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By Solidjake

Do you have a pic of it? I'll be on the lookout....

Do you have a pic of it? I'll be on the lookout. Someone knew what they were looking for :/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-15, 08:06 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-15, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By Solidjake

I've had those few days where I didn't feel like...

I've had those few days where I didn't feel like wearing one but I did anyways. Takes that one drive, that one mistake to mess you up for life and I can't afford that, especially biking on NYC...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By Solidjake

Thanks! Yea, the stop and go was ridiculous. It...

Thanks! Yea, the stop and go was ridiculous. It really killed a lot of energy.



It sure is. I'll PM you in two weeks so we can meet up for a ride one day.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By Solidjake

Lol! Yes, it was a vid of my bike on the bridge...

Lol! Yes, it was a vid of my bike on the bridge that goes to Jacob Riis Park. We should meet up one day next month to bike around the bay. :thumbup:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By Solidjake

Hey, initial review is that they are a lot...

Hey, initial review is that they are a lot quieter and pick up speed a lot faster. The only thing I don't like so much is the tires I have are 25mm, so when the brakes are adjusted properly it takes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,702
Posted By Solidjake

Primary - cateye volt 300 Additional - lezyne...

Primary - cateye volt 300
Additional - lezyne micro drive

rear - blackburn tail light (forgot the model)
rear constant - sigma micro led
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,084
Posted By Solidjake

I was able to snag a Cannondale LE winter jacket...

I was able to snag a Cannondale LE winter jacket a year ago on ebay for $110 shipped. Jacket is incredible.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By Solidjake

Thanks for the review. Sucks there are no options...

Thanks for the review. Sucks there are no options for my stem size. 25.3 I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 949
Posted By Solidjake

I have an SPD setup A530 on the road bike...

I have an SPD setup

A530 on the road bike and M520 on the mtb.

XC30 mountain bike shoes which I used on my road bike when I know I will do some walking/marathons/etc. For my regular rides where...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,084
Posted By Solidjake

Depending on the temps I'll wear a t shirt under...

Depending on the temps I'll wear a t shirt under my jersey and shorts with leg warmers. When it gets to the high 50's a hat is needed. Then long tights and merino wool long sleeve under my jersey....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 946
Posted By Solidjake

Completed my first century this past Sunday

Hey guys, this past Sunday I completed my first century (NYC Century). I've had my Synapse since Jan '14 where I was able to get a massive discount and paid less than half of the suggested retail...
Forum: Northeast
09-14-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,502
Posted By Solidjake

Here is my strava on the century. ...

Here is my strava on the century.

https://www.strava.com/activities/391656528

I had a great time and what an accomplishment it was for me. Up to Forest Park I was doing good (halfway point)...
Forum: Northeast
09-11-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,502
Posted By Solidjake

Awesome, I'll be on the lookout. Any changes to...

Awesome, I'll be on the lookout. Any changes to the route this year?
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