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04-10-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,745
Posted By Blaireau

I wholeheartedly agree with the above. Alas I am...

I wholeheartedly agree with the above. Alas I am not made of money. Also even if Cannondale agrees to replace the frame, well they only make caad with bb30 now.... and a reimbursement would get me...
04-10-14, 09:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,745
Posted By Blaireau

Red Dog: any plans on coming to North Carolina in...

Red Dog: any plans on coming to North Carolina in the next few days by any chance? Asheville's good riding country, though the cannondale dealership here seems unable to fix my creaking bb30.... ...
04-04-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,745
Posted By Blaireau

I purchased a BB30 equipped Cannondale a few...

I purchased a BB30 equipped Cannondale a few months ago and no, the problem is not fixed.... Alas.
And the dealers are of no help; nor is Cannondale: they just say they might send some loctite to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,032
Posted By Blaireau

My god, the Lancefanboy turned Kimmage supporter...

My god, the Lancefanboy turned Kimmage supporter is still alive. Nice turnaround there mate :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,032
Posted By Blaireau

try cyclocosm.com I think its in the first "the...

try cyclocosm.com I think its in the first "the week in bikes" for February. You can even buy the ralpha t-shirt. And its a brilliant site.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,032
Posted By Blaireau

If you want to earn your status of the arbiter of...

If you want to earn your status of the arbiter of what is or what isn't credible on a cycling forum, try double checking before criticizing. It was a reference to cyclocosm, his rants on rapha and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 10:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,032
Posted By Blaireau

ralpha rant

yes, it is overpriced; but now it is getting silly. Just a couple of weeks ago there was an about 15 to 20% price hike across the range. And downgrading in sizing options... For example, all rapha...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-14, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,329,684
Posted By Blaireau

I think competitivecyclist has a program in which...

I think competitivecyclist has a program in which you can plug in your info and it gives you a bike size. Check it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,329,684
Posted By Blaireau

Didn't mean to scare you, trying to say I had a...

Didn't mean to scare you, trying to say I had a great experience with FSA Wing pro's -- have one on my CAAD9. However the cranks and bb are less good in y limited experience and from what I heard...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-14, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,329,684
Posted By Blaireau

Thanks Seymour. I'll post pics asap (when...

Thanks Seymour.

I'll post pics asap (when back from work probably).

I'd love to get a 105 crank, but is that possible since the CAAD10 2013 comes with BB30? HAve you done this, does it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-14, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,329,684
Posted By Blaireau

Got a request for suggestions here from Fellow...

Got a request for suggestions here from Fellow CAAD owners/

Here are the facts: I purchased a CAAD10 105, the 2013 model on sale a couple of months ago. I was not impressed by most of the stock...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-13, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,581
Posted By Blaireau

This. On sale. 347781

This. On sale.

347781
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,329,684
Posted By Blaireau

Just pulled the trigger on a 2013 caad10 with 105...

Just pulled the trigger on a 2013 caad10 with 105 -- for 1,200 dollars.
Can't wait for it to arrive!
Forum: Commuting
02-23-12, 08:01 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,347
Posted By Blaireau

How are you guys mounting them on to your bikes...

How are you guys mounting them on to your bikes -- I just use "zip ties". It's quick, efficient and I think secure. Only downside is that you have to cut though them if you want to remove it!
Forum: Commuting
02-21-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,347
Posted By Blaireau

Because they are free. That means much cheaper...

Because they are free. That means much cheaper than paniers. With a garbage bag they are waterproof. :-)


Only downside: raise one's center of gravity and makes the bike harder to handle. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By Blaireau

Two questions on commuter tires

The first one is a classic: I ride a motobecane CX (56 cm) I weigh about 190 plus milk crate, and bags -- so pretty heavy overall.
I ride on mostly pavement but with occasional glass, quite a few...
02-18-12, 10:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

True. but the markup in the bike shops makes it...

True. but the markup in the bike shops makes it way out of my league financially.
Even though, yes I know I shall end up perhpas speding more money in the long term this way....

Of course what I...
02-18-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

That would be great! I am afraid that I am in no...

That would be great! I am afraid that I am in no way tech say enough to install that on my bike. (I can change my tires whan I have a flat, and that's about that)
02-18-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

My curent road bide is a 54 cm Cannondale CAAD9...

My curent road bide is a 54 cm Cannondale CAAD9 (from 2008~ aluminum made in the usa). It has a shallow fsa handlebar (also aluminum) and a 7degree (high) angle 10cm stem. It fits great. I feel...
02-18-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

I think you are right, I was looking for a cross...

I think you are right, I was looking for a cross bike because originally I comtemplated a 34 miles commute (17 each way) but now I am doing 4 miles each way instead. Suddently comfort turmps...
02-14-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

I tried that. Didn't work. the angle of the...

I tried that. Didn't work. the angle of the stem is reversed when I flipped it backward, not sure how to explain it.
But anyways, the handlebars were in a good position, but way to low and my...
02-14-12, 12:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

Wow, those are cool pics, cooler rides -- thanks...

Wow, those are cool pics, cooler rides -- thanks for posting them
02-14-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

Ideally that's what I'd like to do -- what kind...

Ideally that's what I'd like to do -- what kind of bars would that entail? Where could I find them? Cheers.
02-14-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

It is the current one Motobecane model. ...

It is the current one Motobecane model.

The first sentence of your post looked great! The second or third sentence not so much... ;-) Yes I imagine converting or re-routing the cable (because...
02-14-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

The difference between 54 & 56 is in this case...

The difference between 54 & 56 is in this case massive. I was told this was because the 56 is a cross bike and the 54 a road bike....

I think the narrower handlebars might help -- the ones I have...
02-14-12, 10:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,122
Posted By Blaireau

Handlebar radical change to help poor fit

I purchased a bike that is too large and cannot afford to buy another and no exchanges are possible. (The problem with internet deals I guess)

The bike is a 56 cm Motobecane CX fantom. (I ride a...
12-17-11, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By Blaireau

tHanks for the suggestions. I am thinking of...

tHanks for the suggestions. I am thinking of getting the Vittorias.
12-16-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By Blaireau

My tires are awful what should I replace them with?

I ride a Motobecane fantom it weighs about 25lbs.

I ride it mainly on regular road to commute (city and rual roads) with an occasional patch of gravel roads but not much.

Right now I use...
11-30-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,119
Posted By Blaireau

Thanks for the replies!

Thanks for the replies!
11-30-11, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,119
Posted By Blaireau

Got a my First CX bike -- question about wheels

Just ordered a motobecane CX from bd. It's at the low end of the component spectrum since it's one of the cheaper one. So I was wondering, would it be a wise move to substitute the stock wheels for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Blaireau

Calling all CAAD experts

I have a 2009 CAAD 9: & trying to convert it into a CX/commuter.
What's the widest tires I can use? 28, 35mm? More?
10-22-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By Blaireau

A commuter bike might be a good idea, but only if...

A commuter bike might be a good idea, but only if I can find one cheap. I'll check out BD.
Thanks for all the answers. :-)
10-20-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By Blaireau

Ok. Is there a good source for used cyclocross...

Ok. Is there a good source for used cyclocross bikes?
10-20-11, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By Blaireau

Cyclocross bike buying advice

I am looking to buy the cheapest cyclocross bike possible.

I am doing a 18 mile commute, mostly on road but also on some dirt roads and my road bike and its 23mm tyres just won't cut it.

I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 10:59 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 41,550
Posted By Blaireau

Scattante (i.e., Performance) and Cannondale are...

Scattante (i.e., Performance) and Cannondale are owned by the same group Dorel.
Dorel ruthlessly fired hundreds of US employees so that they could exploit lower paid workers abroad to make their...
05-28-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Blaireau

Clentabore

First he was Clentador, then he morphed into Clentabore.... :notamused:

So he's a cheat who tests positive but still gets to ride unlike say, Fyu liu.... Or.... Landis!

But the really annoying...
05-23-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By Blaireau

Anyone knows what Kimmage had to say about this?

The guy was spot on from the start -- has he reacted? Can't find anything on google -- did you?
05-23-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By Blaireau

What is surprising about the fall of the house of Lance

Is not that it is finally happening; it is how many people have all of a sudden become lucid about it.
I remember 5 years ago being vilified by almost all posters here (with a special mention for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,312
Posted By Blaireau

That's fascinating. Btw, you can fairly easily...

That's fascinating. Btw, you can fairly easily get the Titans wheelset for $150. I guess this makes it twice the bargain! I have them, and they are great so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,480
Posted By Blaireau

I felt a difference the minute I went from...

I felt a difference the minute I went from non-carbon Sidi's to a made in China no-name carbon fiber sole shoe. The later felt much better, the power transfer was great. The Sidi's though they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Blaireau

Same one again. And yes they run big. I'm a...

Same one again. And yes they run big. I'm a Sidi 43 A shimano 42.5 (I hope!) and for Exustar a 44! Go figure....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Blaireau

That last link is the same shoe as the exustar I...

That last link is the same shoe as the exustar I rode. Great, but the stiff as hell carbon sole eventually detached itself from the rest of the shoe.... For $75 I guess to be expected....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By Blaireau

shoe fit questions

I got a mega 43 in Sidi and I'm swimming in them. I was just wondering it the MEga just meant wider or if they weren't a little longer too? If anyone knows...

Also right now considering a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 08:00 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Blaireau

Hunting for cheap carbon soled shoes: is exustar the same as revel and cat-1?

Exustar seems to be a Chinese outfit selling cycling shoes.

Revel where the stiffest carbon soldd shoes I ever worn, also the cheapest.....

Wondering for size purposes if they are one and the...
04-28-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,542
Posted By Blaireau

Well! I started by forgetting my speedometer, so...

Well! I started by forgetting my speedometer, so that was a bummer, but I think I did well avering 23 mph on rolling terrain, beating some folks who had actual TT bars and wheels, etc (I don't).
...
04-21-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,542
Posted By Blaireau

Thanks, that seems pretty key -- let's see if I...

Thanks, that seems pretty key -- let's see if I keep it in mind! :innocent:
04-21-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,542
Posted By Blaireau

I like the last one.

I like the last one.
04-21-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,542
Posted By Blaireau

:lol:

:lol:
04-21-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,542
Posted By Blaireau

Short TT tips

In less than 3 hours..... Going to start in a short (10 mile) time trial through the rolling hills of rural North Carolina. Just looking for general/basic tips and advice. This is my first TT. ...
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