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Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

Haha, NERD!!

Haha, NERD!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

Well I got the CAAD10 with Ultegra for $900 so I...

Well I got the CAAD10 with Ultegra for $900 so I think I did pretty good. My budget was $700!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-17, 11:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

8 years later and I still hadn't bought a road...

8 years later and I still hadn't bought a road bike, but finally did and I fell in love with a CAAD9 I rode, but ended up buying a CAAD10!! Crazy this advice (given in 2009) to buy a CAAD9 still...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-17, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,976
Posted By hikerobby

After riding a Novara Randonee touring bike for...

After riding a Novara Randonee touring bike for ten years, biking across the country and commuting every day for years, I've really started to notice the weight of that bike. I got a single speed and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-17, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

Try again

Try again
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-17, 10:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

I did! A little more $ than I wanted, I paid...

I did! A little more $ than I wanted, I paid $900. But I think its a much nicer bike than any of the other options. The only bike worth upgrading to dura-ace if I wanted to. And after trying a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

Funny, I found that same bike this morning, was...

Funny, I found that same bike this morning, was just gonna post it! Thanks for the other two options too!

So hopefully test riding the CAAD10 today, taking cash with me!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-17, 02:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

Well, to update, the Giant OCR3 Carbon was too...

Well, to update, the Giant OCR3 Carbon was too small. And not very fast anyways. It was a nice bike though.
The Cannondale CAAD9 was too small as well, but it was INCREDIBLE!! It was insanely light....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-17, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

Links below. The reason I considered ridley is...

Links below.
The reason I considered ridley is bc it is Carbon and he says its 17lbs.
That's nice to hear about the CAAD9 being more racing geometry, maybe not what I want for long distance. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-17, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By hikerobby

Help with upgrade

Hi all! I'm upgrading from a touring bike to two bikes. One a simple single speed "coastie" for commuting, errands, rough roads and less worry about theft. And the other I want a fast road bike....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-14, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By hikerobby

Now just need to figure out the year....... My...

Now just need to figure out the year....... My serial number is A6o200375. Anybody know how to figure that out?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By hikerobby

anybody know the Heckler size I need?

anybody know the Heckler size I need?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-14, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By hikerobby

new rear shock for my heckler?

So I have a Heckler, maybe 2009 (not sure how to figure out the year?). I have a coil shock and it is heavy and doesn't lock out, I'd like it to lock out. Looking at Fox Float RP23 and CTD, does...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

i'm not too into those giants, I think I could...

i'm not too into those giants, I think I could get better than those used. Or a new frame and swap parts.

I talked to a guy at a shop today who was saying I haven't bent my randonee because its...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

also found a 2007 Lemond Zurich carbon frame,...

also found a 2007 Lemond Zurich carbon frame, fork and integrated Cane Creek headset for $500. And a 2005 Trek Madone 5.2SL carbon full ultegra for $850.
If I could get a used carbon bike in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

I'm still loving that CAAD9 frame. But I'm also...

I'm still loving that CAAD9 frame. But I'm also intrigued by GVH. I'm looking into the Soma Smoothie. some are for $3-400 online. And also the Viner Competition. Maybe I could take a stab at...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

I'm decent at wrenching. I did a UBI course. But...

I'm decent at wrenching. I did a UBI course. But building from scratch scares me. I'll tinker and convert old bikes to single speeds, but taking **** off of crappy bikes is easier than putting good...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

threeflys you are suggesting getting a light...

threeflys you are suggesting getting a light frame and putting my randonee components on it??? Wow, I never really thought about that at all. Its something to think about.

Though I still like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By hikerobby

Bike for around $900

Hey all,

So, I've had my 2003 Novara Randonee for three years now. Put about 6,000 miles on it. Rode from Oregon to New York self-supported, worked as a bike touring guide one season, and the past...
Forum: Touring
07-08-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By hikerobby

My crank is 175mm and it is square tapered. ...

My crank is 175mm and it is square tapered.
Still wondering about shortening the chain or if it is an easy switch.
Forum: Touring
07-07-06, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By hikerobby

I think its a Shimano Tiagra FD. It clicks 4...

I think its a Shimano Tiagra FD. It clicks 4 times when going up, I guess for help trimming. I have kind of STI. The brake levers click to move it down, but there is a thumb button to go up. Sorry,...
Forum: Touring
07-06-06, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By hikerobby

Oh, I have an 8 speed, with a deore mtn rear...

Oh, I have an 8 speed, with a deore mtn rear derailer.

I found a Shimano Nexave FC-T410 Crankset (42-32-22), that says it goes on 8-speed bikes and is good because it doesn't usually need BB...
Forum: Touring
07-06-06, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By hikerobby

Help with chainring for CC rider!

I am currently riding across america and am new to road riding and touring. I bought a used 2003 Novara Rondonee assuming it had a good touring setup. I heard about cassettes and switched my 12-28...
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