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Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
Posted By bikernew

San Marco Aspide Superleggera / ALIBABA???

hi all... been away from the site a while and am looking for a new saddle and to get back on the road(now live in FL!!! :)
Anyway I came across this saddle and it looks like has gotten many rave...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By bikernew

Great. Thanks guys!! I think I will just try...

Great. Thanks guys!!
I think I will just try and revisit my personal 'setup' before getting too crazy about. Again, some pics and a new post under FITTING after review all myself.
Think I'd rather...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By bikernew

Thank you! Yes I did get the yellow, but...

Thank you!
Yes I did get the yellow, but thanks for pointing out the differences.
Agreed the wheels were cut on a sharper/slower turn, if not turn-around... I forget already.

FWIW, My bike is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By bikernew

New to Clip-in Pedals... a few ?'s

Hi all,
Bought Shimano RP3 shoes&SPD-SL clips/cleats last year. Moved down to Florida, just recently bit the bullet, installed 'em, and been out for 4 short rides. Success... didn't fall over(got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-16, 04:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By bikernew

If and when have to, bike goes on bars and...

If and when have to, bike goes on bars and saddle... no stand, and makes tuning easy for me. BUT, it's always on a carpet, piece of cardboard, or old bath towel! So Phooooooey!!!
😀
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-16, 01:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Deapee- Yes, I agree it may be the saddle, and...

Deapee- Yes, I agree it may be the saddle, and more importantly am wondering if I should bring it to a good shop and have 'em set it up for me. I did merely set the saddle height based on leg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Yes. I think I'm going to pick one of them up...

Yes. I think I'm going to pick one of them up now... selle SMP extra. Got good reviews, cut-out, and nose down beak.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,411
Posted By bikernew

Where can you get a new defy 1 for 1100??! Last...

Where can you get a new defy 1 for 1100??!
Last I checked a new one lists @2600. I saw a leftover last month and dealer told me 1495 for that one.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-16, 06:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Yes, thanks for pointing out. I was actually...

Yes, thanks for pointing out. I was actually thinking of replacing my 100mm stem with an 80
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-16, 05:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Yes, I see;)... anyway, sitbones a little forward...

Yes, I see;)... anyway, sitbones a little forward on the saddle, not off the back. Think today I'll move it up a 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch and try again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Thanks for your "help"...

Thanks for your "help"...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Thanks for your "help"...

Thanks for your "help"...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Yes, thanks. As mentioned initially I as already...

Yes, thanks. As mentioned initially I as already have a saddle picked out and think I'll pick it up. I already realize how 'personal' this can be but I can get it for 56 bucks , its gotten very good...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Isn't the synapse a sort of upright bike too??!

Isn't the synapse a sort of upright bike too??!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

That was a joke?? I thought was just being a...

That was a joke?? I thought was just being a smartass.
Btw, I'm not fixing to spend over a hundred on a saddle, so 150 for bibs out of the question? I'd rather ride in my gym shorts on a halfway...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Thanks for all your input guys!!! Went out again...

Thanks for all your input guys!!! Went out again today without the padded shorts... honestly, I think the harder/faster I try to go, the worse it gets, and reason being I'm leaned over/stretched out...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Run fn kidding me???��

Run fn kidding me???��
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Why say so? The bibs have padding or not??

Why say so?
The bibs have padding or not??
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

Selle Royal Seta stated; like I said this 'stock'...

Selle Royal Seta stated; like I said this 'stock' saddle with no padding seemed just fine so far... 20 miles and no real numbness to speak of. Sit-bones seemingly already broken-in.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-16, 12:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,014
Posted By bikernew

1st pair of cycling shorts- Not so sure I like!!

Went for short spin with new shorts. 5 miles out and no real prob. The cushioning felt nice, albeit a little awkward. Anyway, took short break and did the ride home at a slightly stronger pace... not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-16, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By bikernew

Help... 10 SPD chain question?

Broke down 8 miles from home tonight!!
Admittedly, me own fault as I took chain apart a week ago and prolly didn't get pin seated perfectly(yes! I'm ordering missing link now:))

Anyway, plain and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,920
Posted By bikernew

Being mechanically inclined, just decided to take...

Being mechanically inclined, just decided to take on the work myself. Started with the take apart, look at, clean, put back together approach. Then started watching vids on youtube... you can learn a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By bikernew

Thank you! You're right, I hadn't noticed...

Thank you! You're right, I hadn't noticed that.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-16, 12:05 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 66,438
Posted By bikernew

Hey guy, just curious... do you know what if any...

Hey guy, just curious... do you know what if any the difference between that one and the Sprint CF Pro?? Besides wheels, they are comparable I think. And the Sprint is $1199!!!:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-16, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,236
Posted By bikernew

I recently had similar trouble with FD on an old...

I recently had similar trouble with FD on an old MTB(3x7)... have you tried the whole tuning process over from scratch?? Assuming all RD limits and indexing set... Release cable tension and turn in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-16, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By bikernew

I'm not one of those, so wont partake in the...

I'm not one of those, so wont partake in the debate. I think lithium grease is just a little too thin, doesnt 'last' as long, and has less water displacing ability than regular wheel bearing grease....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-16, 07:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,713
Posted By bikernew

[/QUOTE]About the pic. I know nobody cares about...

[/QUOTE]About the pic. I know nobody cares about my face here. We are only interested in cycling. I am more afraid of google which has the tendency to pop up searches about nicknames, names and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-16, 06:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,392
Posted By bikernew

:love:LOVE the tape!!!:love: At that price,...

:love:LOVE the tape!!!:love:

At that price, definitely, as long bike has no major issues. If you end up liking biking:D, could always sell (or maybe even trade in) for just about what you paid for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-16, 06:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,480
Posted By bikernew

Funny how this turned out to be a debate on...

Funny how this turned out to be a debate on weight saving and not too many actual answers to your question??!

Before my last purchase I did a bit of research, and watched CL almost every day......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-16, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By bikernew

+1 to plain old wheel bearing grease. i would not...

+1 to plain old wheel bearing grease. i would not use lithium grease for the ball bearings on wheel hub or crank bearings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By bikernew

Have you checked(changed) index adjustment, using...

Have you checked(changed) index adjustment, using barrel adjuster for the FD?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By bikernew

was wondering if that was it... thx!

was wondering if that was it... thx!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By bikernew

Ahhh. You mean I can change the orientation of...

Ahhh. You mean I can change the orientation of the clamp on the pinch bolt?? I thought they were 'designed' to go only one way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By bikernew

Had to chuckle! Anyway, what is the purpose of...

Had to chuckle!
Anyway, what is the purpose of this magical, mystical, gizmo exactly... I have a 10 speed 105 and wondering if it would assist me in the most precise setup of my FD as well? I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,509
Posted By bikernew

Thanks for the tip... I'll check out the tape.

Thanks for the tip... I'll check out the tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,509
Posted By bikernew

Thats one of the bikes I've been eyeing too!!!...

Thats one of the bikes I've been eyeing too!!! Full Ultegra, including crank AND brake calipers!:love: Think I'd just HAVE to add a pair of Ultegra skewers though:D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 66,438
Posted By bikernew

:twitchy:I just didnt get the acronym!

:twitchy:I just didnt get the acronym!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-16, 08:09 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 66,438
Posted By bikernew

WTF?!:eek:

WTF?!:eek:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-16, 08:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,287
Posted By bikernew

Just saw, you already posted up by time my reply...

Just saw, you already posted up by time my reply came on. Anyway, sounds like you have your solution, and yes just do it yourself!:thumb: Piece of cake, and you'll have your shiny, brand new Jagwire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,287
Posted By bikernew

Yes, cracked housing on the shifter could...

Yes, cracked housing on the shifter could contribute to the problem!
Anyway, I just put a set of cheapie Shim thumb shifters(maybe 13 bucks on Amaxon) on a MTB I have to sell. They seem to work just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-16, 07:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,601
Posted By bikernew

"People... they're the worst." Maybe next time,...

"People... they're the worst."
Maybe next time, try to catch plate number and call the local cops. Sadly drivers have become less attentive, and more dangerous(and sometimes just plain STUPID) than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,874
Posted By bikernew

Funny... I just put that SMP in my Amazon cart...

Funny... I just put that SMP in my Amazon cart yesterday
!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By bikernew

Kudos! :thumb:

Kudos!
:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

What I kinda figured, thanks for confirming it.

What I kinda figured, thanks for confirming it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

Thanks to you as well... curious when you say...

Thanks to you as well... curious when you say install handlebar, are they already taped with shift/brake ass's installed, and cable routed under the tape if applicable??? I can handle running the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

Thank you! First to answer the question regarding...

Thank you! First to answer the question regarding the actual bikes i mentioned, and not just the seller of the 'em.:D
So what like(or dislike), and how compare to other bikes you've own? Reason you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

:thumb:Sounds like good advice.

:thumb:Sounds like good advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

Thanks, mate. Not sure I'd wanna be regreasing...

Thanks, mate. Not sure I'd wanna be regreasing wheel hubs and headset bearings on the brand new bike... and certainly not truing the wheels! I could most likely handle it, just not sure would want...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

Point taken. Yes, I've become somewhat adept at...

Point taken. Yes, I've become somewhat adept at the wrenching part already myself. Seeing as you mentioned it, and I know they come '80-90' % assembled, do you know just WHAT is the remaining portion...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,358
Posted By bikernew

Got it. Thx:thumb:

Got it. Thx:thumb:
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