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Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-12, 07:38 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

Nice! I see you've made a lot of upgrades.

Nice! I see you've made a lot of upgrades.
11-13-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,679
Posted By gvonne

I don't see it as that big a deal. Cycling teams...

I don't see it as that big a deal. Cycling teams change and lose sponsors all of the time. I can barely think of a team that's had the same main sponsor for longer than a 8-10 year stretch. The TdF...
11-13-12, 06:08 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,602
Posted By gvonne

Got the book before it officially came out(friend...

Got the book before it officially came out(friend in the book industry), read it and loved it. Biggest thing I came away from it was that I don't really put it past ANYONE who was taking major wins...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By gvonne

Well I got the new Yaw FD and installed it my...

Well I got the new Yaw FD and installed it my self. It was a little tedious but not the hardest thing I've ever done. After about 50 miles of testing it works great. No chain rub in any cog...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By gvonne

The only thing 2012 on mine will be the FD and...

The only thing 2012 on mine will be the FD and the clamp. All the rest is the original Red. I've studied SRAMs installation video like a hawk so I'm hoping I can do the work my self. Save some $$...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By gvonne

I don't believe so. I just ordered one and if...

I don't believe so. I just ordered one and if you specify "SRAM Red Braze On Adapter front derailleur clamp black With Chain spotter" into Google vs just "SRAM front derailleur clamp" you'll notice...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-12, 06:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By gvonne

Cool. Thanks!

Cool. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By gvonne

I'm looking to do the same thing. Only thing...

I'm looking to do the same thing. Only thing stopping me is that I need the clamp on style. Every online retailer only shows the braze on style. The SRAM online install instructions state that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

LOVE em!! Never gone out of true since day one....

LOVE em!! Never gone out of true since day one. Had the bike nearly two years now.
11-21-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,580,948
Posted By gvonne

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zSf9co1yqI4/TYy...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zSf9co1yqI4/TYyjapUMAhI/AAAAAAAAAbE/2_InqHDYtEk/s640/motoHPIM2134.JPG
2011 Motobecane Fantom Team. Changed the tires and grips. Otherwise its stock and I love it....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-owbS8iOSMbA/S61...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-owbS8iOSMbA/S61g4WqantI/AAAAAAAAAQk/CYfppqy_oqw/s640/march%25252010%252520046.jpg
2009 Team
08-13-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,403
Posted By gvonne

HTC just bought like a 51% stake in those Dr Dre...

HTC just bought like a 51% stake in those Dr Dre beats headphones for $300 million. Guess that was more important than cycling....
06-06-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 769
Posted By gvonne

Good stuff. My calves got sore just watching it.

Good stuff. My calves got sore just watching it.
04-07-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,580,948
Posted By gvonne

Wow! Nice video man. Did it take a long time...

Wow! Nice video man. Did it take a long time setting up those shots of you going by?
Forum: Commuting
02-10-11, 02:56 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 25,459
Posted By gvonne

Wait you said you CALLED Bikes Direct? I cant...

Wait you said you CALLED Bikes Direct? I cant find a phone number to them to save my life!
05-08-10, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By gvonne

Cool thanks. Having it in May also means more...

Cool thanks. Having it in May also means more riders riding hard for TdeF prep instead of just getting in start of the season miles.
05-07-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By gvonne

Tour of CA weather.

I don't remember but what was the weather like this year in California during the time that they WOULD have held the TofCA? Did they dodge a bullet by moving it to May after all?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,669
Posted By gvonne

I havr those same pedals. Around 8,000mi on them...

I havr those same pedals. Around 8,000mi on them and its tIme for me to replace them. Cool looking build. Did you put it together your self?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

Woah, thats a nice Scattante! I didnt even know...

Woah, thats a nice Scattante! I didnt even know that they made TT bikes.
03-27-10, 07:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,054
Posted By gvonne

Cool! I'm not sure but I might have made that...

Cool! I'm not sure but I might have made that same Tyrrell back in the day. I don't have any of mine left any more sadly.
03-26-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,054
Posted By gvonne

You're giving me flashbacks to my model building...

You're giving me flashbacks to my model building days. F14s, SR-71s & formula 1 race cars mmmmmm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 02:18 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,299
Posted By gvonne

Funny how only the guys(gals?) who spent very...

Funny how only the guys(gals?) who spent very little on their bike or who got a good deal are giving up the goods. Hell I'll give it a go then. $2800 on my latest(last?) road bike. Maybe around...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,292
Posted By gvonne

I just had a hitch installed on my '05 Altima....

I just had a hitch installed on my '05 Altima. LOVE it! Could not stand using my old trunk mount any more. Uhaul said they can mount a hitch to just about ANY car. You can barely tell it's there when...
03-22-10, 12:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,270
Posted By gvonne

At 34 and a single dad of two boys I'm too old...

At 34 and a single dad of two boys I'm too old and busy to even think about it but if I had the chance back in the day then hell yes I'd do it. From what I gather unlike most road cyclist I only make...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-10, 12:07 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

Awesome deal! Where did you find that at?

Awesome deal! Where did you find that at?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

I would advise all owners of '08 CFRs to change...

I would advise all owners of '08 CFRs to change out the stock fork; the alloy steerer is HEAVY (I saved 250-300g probably) and really doesn't do a good job of damping road vibrations. Best $100 I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

@nothingtoofancy: The highest end '09 CFR had a...

@nothingtoofancy: The highest end '09 CFR had a carbon steerer tube IIRC. Not so sure about the others. All '08s had alloy steerers. Also, even though there is no Scattante bashing in this thread, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,220
Posted By gvonne

My turn

09 CFR Team, full Sram Red down to the bb, Control Tech bars and seat post. Great bike for a great price:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 9,086
Posted By gvonne

I thought this was a joke post but that looks...

I thought this was a joke post but that looks like a pretty good deal. Wow. Have fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By gvonne

Groves worn into pedals, time for new ones?

I'm pigeon toed in my right foot and I believe that over time this has caused me to wear a few deep groves in my right pedal. I'm only asking because even with over 8,000 miles on those pedals they...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By gvonne

Maybe it's time they start adding disk breaks to...

Maybe it's time they start adding disk breaks to road bikes? I'm only half way joking by the way.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By gvonne

[QUOTE=kindablue;10450396]It has been posted, but...

[QUOTE=kindablue;10450396]It has been posted, but it looks pretty cool doesn't it? I wonder if any of the test team riders will be on one this year...

I think the coolest thing is that its going...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By gvonne

Cervelo Project California?

Not sure if this has been posted yet.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/cervelo-offers-sneak-peek-at-ultralight-project-california
Im not that into Cervelos but this one looks purrdy good. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,336
Posted By gvonne

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4386522790_c57...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4386522790_c57af9ba40_b.jpg[/QUOTE]
I dont even like Treks but that one rocks!
02-20-10, 05:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By gvonne

I think it's hysterical that this dude likes...

I think it's hysterical that this dude likes being called brown eye.
02-07-10, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,016
Posted By gvonne

I always like un-boxing pics. Thanks for posting.

I always like un-boxing pics. Thanks for posting.
02-07-10, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By gvonne

OK I got it now. Man I can't believe they thought...

OK I got it now. Man I can't believe they thought they could get away with that.
02-07-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By gvonne

Trust me I agree. 99.9% of Qatar is boring but it...

Trust me I agree. 99.9% of Qatar is boring but it makes for some good sprint finishes. Easy to catch on you tube also because all of the meat of race is in the last 2 minutes or so.
02-07-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By gvonne

Too bad for both of those teams. But with the...

Too bad for both of those teams. But with the sling shot I must be missing something here. I thought the slingshot thing was just how you're supposed to do TTT. I know your not allowed to get draft...
02-07-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By gvonne

In the TTT I don't quite get why Cevelo were...

In the TTT I don't quite get why Cevelo were penalized. They said that they "pushed" a rider? And what happened to Trek Livestrong U23? Either something major messed up or they are just not ready...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,336
Posted By gvonne

Lance likes to go on and on about how he does not...

Lance likes to go on and on about how he does not like sloping top tubes but the new Mondones don't look like they slope THAT much to me.
01-18-10, 11:20 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,493
Posted By gvonne

The coffee and biking thing has always been a...

The coffee and biking thing has always been a weird match to me. I get the caffeine aspect but I struggle to down a whole cup with out my stomach just feeling weird and uneasy. On a cold day...
01-18-10, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By gvonne

I dont see post dates?

With the format I don't seem to see post/reply dates anymore. There used to be a date attached to every post not just the main topic. I looked in my settings but didn't see anything in there to...
01-18-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,617
Posted By gvonne

I see, I see. Looks like there's even a couple of...

I see, I see. Looks like there's even a couple of up hill finishes too. Nice.
01-18-10, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By gvonne

I don't drink much alcohol at all so it tastes...

I don't drink much alcohol at all so it tastes fine to me. I'm sure you've all seen this ad in your bike magazines by now.
01-18-10, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,617
Posted By gvonne

Are there going to be some hills in this years...

Are there going to be some hills in this years race or is it going to be another sprint/tune-up race for the non sprinters like all the other season starters?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-10, 07:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,864
Posted By gvonne

Thats a lot of clothing you have there. Just how...

Thats a lot of clothing you have there. Just how long do you go before washing them or do you wear multiple shorts per ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,652
Posted By gvonne

The biggest novice confession-figuring that...

The biggest novice confession-figuring that cycling specific clothing was too expensive and unnecessary and slowly going from tee shirt, hiking shorts (because I lacked the pockets that cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,633
Posted By gvonne

+1 for roadbikereview, other than that the rest...

+1 for roadbikereview, other than that the rest dont compair to bikeforums.com.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-10, 05:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,545
Posted By gvonne

Dont bench press BUT I can do 10 push ups with my...

Dont bench press BUT I can do 10 push ups with my 7 and 4 year old on my back. I'm 5'10", 153.
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