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Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,986
Posted By jmtomasz

Last ride for 2012, with the new Cosmic Carbone...

Last ride for 2012, with the new Cosmic Carbone SLRs

http://i.imgur.com/NbIuS.jpg?1
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 232
Posted By jmtomasz

Pricing Question: Powertap SL 2.4

Hey Guys,

I have a buddy that is willing to part is Powertap SL 2.4 hub (I assume over 1k miles and is Ant+) and I've looked around to see what the going price would be but I can't seem to find...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 22,596
Posted By jmtomasz

http://i.imgur.com/aRirG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aRirG.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,136
Posted By jmtomasz

Thanks for the tips. She bought the bike...

Thanks for the tips.

She bought the bike from Sports Basement in the Presidio. It's a pretty big sporting goods store with multiple shops in the Bay Area. Known for bike mechanics with chips on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 11:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,136
Posted By jmtomasz

aggro much? i asked if this was common...

aggro much?

i asked if this was common practice to charge for labor. so calm down.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,136
Posted By jmtomasz

Charging for Warranty Replacement

My friend bought a fully assembled Cannondale Synapse Carbon, and less than a year into the bike, we noticed a crack in the BB.

Dropped it off at the bike shop where she purchased it and they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,117
Posted By jmtomasz

id avoid using the ritchey torque key. Mine, and...

id avoid using the ritchey torque key. Mine, and a couple others here, have reported carbon cracks (even though the component was rated for 5nm).

I would use the giant 4nm and put on some carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,752
Posted By jmtomasz

I'll chime in since I have a pair of S4.0. ...

I'll chime in since I have a pair of S4.0.

I'm fairly new to cycling so I don't have much to compare the wheelsets too. I'm also not on the lighter side of cyclists (190lbs). But since I live in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,053
Posted By jmtomasz

i'd worry about potential pressure dents (say a...

i'd worry about potential pressure dents (say a stiff with wind causes your bike to move around at high speeds).

Other than that, seems pretty solid.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,872
Posted By jmtomasz

http://i.imgur.com/dQDwQ.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/dQDwQ.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/alfa8cfd_06_opt.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,986
Posted By jmtomasz

I purchased mine on CC with their feature bike...

I purchased mine on CC with their feature bike program. I think the 2011 (mine) came in two colors. The red/black/white and the one below:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,417
Posted By jmtomasz

I'm doing the event in Palo Alto in June

I'm doing the event in Palo Alto in June
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,986
Posted By jmtomasz

Wilier Izoard XP Rival Group 3T...

Wilier Izoard XP
Rival Group
3T Stem+Seatpost+Ergonova Bar
Soul S4.0 Wheels

Kept the Garmin Edge for the pic since it matched the bike

http://i.imgur.com/dQDwQ.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,910
Posted By jmtomasz

useful post. kthnxbye

useful post. kthnxbye
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 05:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,910
Posted By jmtomasz

3T ergonova has a 77cm reach ...

3T ergonova has a 77cm reach

http://www.3tcycling.com/products.aspx?p=Ergonova
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,675
Posted By jmtomasz

Article about the effect of different crank...

Article about the effect of different crank lengths

http://www.cervelo.com/en_us/news-blog/engineering/article/crank-length/2954/

Some athletes keep their long cranks and still perform well....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By jmtomasz

when i installed it, i noticed the bolt getting...

when i installed it, i noticed the bolt getting quite tight. then i thought to myself "hmm the torque hasn't clicked yet". When I get my new seatpost, i'd just put some carbon paste and go easy on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By jmtomasz

I wish CC sold more affordable torque keys other...

I wish CC sold more affordable torque keys other than the POS ritchey. I'll be using a bit of carbon paste next time

CC shipped out my new seatpost today, so I'll have it in time for this weekend....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By jmtomasz

3T Dorico Team Stem crack

Rated for 5nm, thus i used the ritchey torque tool. Then I noticed the crack upon cleaning.

http://i.imgur.com/ZUHrw.jpg

props to competitive cyclist for replacing the seatpost with no problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 01:03 AM
Replies: 915
Views: 144,403
Posted By jmtomasz

thanks for the tip. i just installed new 3t...

thanks for the tip. i just installed new 3t stem+seatpost+handlebar. I'm waiting to adjust before I get a full fit.

Here's a clip of the west side descent. contour ran out of battery mid descent....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-12, 06:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By jmtomasz

super clean! the red cables are a nice...

super clean!

the red cables are a nice touch. Rarely do i see cables other than black work that well.
Forum: Northern California
02-13-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By jmtomasz

Stolen!

Hey guys,

My 2004 specialized allez sport 54cm was stolen from my apt's garage (don't know when but I noticed it last night). It is an all black, with 105 components, mavic open pro w/ ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By jmtomasz

Hincapie larges work well for me

Hincapie larges work well for me
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,253
Posted By jmtomasz

Thanks, free 2 day shipping as well. $40 for a...

Thanks, free 2 day shipping as well. $40 for a piece of mind (I'm sure its not fake)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,253
Posted By jmtomasz

3T Ergonova Team Handlebar on Ebay

I'm looking to finish up my latest 3T Team Handlebar+Stem+Seatpost set and I saw this item on ebay.

3T Ergonova for $219...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,935
Posted By jmtomasz

I had similar issues with my garmin cadence...

I had similar issues with my garmin cadence meter. Due to the odd shaping of the chain stays, I had issues getting both my cadence and speed meter to read at the same time (while trying to leave as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 192,233
Posted By jmtomasz

Here's a short clip of one of the most epic...

Here's a short clip of one of the most epic descent routes i've ever been in on. Any Nor Cal cyclist should know of this route, at the top of Hawk Hill.

It starts with an 18% grade drop with 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By jmtomasz

Thanks! Tip #1 did the trick.

Thanks! Tip #1 did the trick.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By jmtomasz

Issue Installing New Stem

Hey Guys,

Just bought a 3T stem and I noticed while installing, I may have loosened up the headset.
I can't get the ritchey cap to stay locked.

Below is the pic.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 07:51 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 192,233
Posted By jmtomasz

I read in your post before you use a gopro chest...

I read in your post before you use a gopro chest mount? What adapters do you use to make that fit?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 07:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,659
Posted By jmtomasz

I bought it from this seller last week. Shipped...

I bought it from this seller last week. Shipped the next day (and free too)

http://myworld.ebay.com/ecycles/?_trksid=p4340.l2559

but it seems like he has only the 200 for sale
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,659
Posted By jmtomasz

I bought the 500 Red Bundle (since the color...

I bought the 500 Red Bundle (since the color scheme matched my bike). Apart from getting the cadence set up (I used the rare earth magnet fix), set up was a breeze.

By no words am I a racer, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,182
Posted By jmtomasz

worked from home today due to the ceiling water...

worked from home today due to the ceiling water leak. the repairs guys finished up early and i couldn't resist to ride...

http://i.imgur.com/D7Frl.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/KYmCj.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By jmtomasz

Bike Build Groupset Price Advice

Hey Guys,

I've been itching to build a 2nd Wilier bike but I'm not in any hurry. I guess if I see a deal on wheels, gruppos, or frames, I'll jump on it.

What is the cheapest you guys have seen...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,084
Posted By jmtomasz

I have a couple of these stands ...

I have a couple of these stands

http://www.realcyclist.com/feedback-sports-rakk-integrated-bicycle-display-system.html

No assembly required.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 12:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,429
Posted By jmtomasz

I hear madfibers flex a bit more than other...

I hear madfibers flex a bit more than other carbon in that priceset
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 12:28 AM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,310
Posted By jmtomasz

Can't compare to the $5k beasts in the regular...

Can't compare to the $5k beasts in the regular hotornot
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,310
Posted By jmtomasz

Here's my bike ~$2500 (includes garmin 500 I...

Here's my bike

~$2500 (includes garmin 500 I just bought). Looking to cut the stem next weekend, might lower the stem a bit more.

http://i.imgur.com/SmXmA.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,514
Posted By jmtomasz

IMO, the frame looks really good, but if I...

IMO, the frame looks really good, but if I shelled out the big bucks to get this, I would tone it down with the red. Perhaps change the seat to straight-black, logo-less black wheels, black cables...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,630
Posted By jmtomasz

had the same decision as well. Opted for the 500...

had the same decision as well. Opted for the 500 (red bundle) due to the potential upgrades. I don't see myself tracking my power output, but you never know. Also matches the red/white/black scheme...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,102
Posted By jmtomasz

glad i bought Souls

glad i bought Souls
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-12, 11:59 PM
Replies: 915
Views: 144,403
Posted By jmtomasz

here's a video of my descent on conzelman road in...

here's a video of my descent on conzelman road in SF. You get a couple shots of my soul s4.0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwDN8jS-sW4
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 192,233
Posted By jmtomasz

Conzelman Road descent (in SF). Smooth roads but...

Conzelman Road descent (in SF). Smooth roads but you have to constantly dodge cars and (in this descent) sometimes get stuck behind cars. I use a contour with a flex strap mount
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By jmtomasz

Thanks for the tips guys. I was concerned whether...

Thanks for the tips guys. I was concerned whether if the bowing of the knees could lead to injuries. This is my first fit (when I bought the bike, my buddy did a rudimentary fit for me)



I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By jmtomasz

Critique My Pedaling

Hey Guys,

I have a fit scheduled in a month, but I wanted to make some minor adjustments before then.

My riding partner noticed that I bow my knee out when I pedal.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,576
Posted By jmtomasz

Regarding the shifting issue: I just bought...

Regarding the shifting issue:

I just bought this bike as well (56cm, put in ~200miles). I noticed the shifting was not as sharp and the chain would sometimes drop on hill climbs (while shifting)
...
Forum: Northern California
11-18-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By jmtomasz

Buddy of mine got his bike stolen from his...

Buddy of mine got his bike stolen from his garage..found it on CL. He arranged a meet but couldn't get police backup.

Then he told the police "i won't be responsible with what I will have to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 915
Views: 144,403
Posted By jmtomasz

Hey guys, Received my Wilier Izoard XP from...

Hey guys,

Received my Wilier Izoard XP from CC (minus the wheels) and Soul 4.0S this weekend.

More hq pics to come!

http://i.imgur.com/Q4DD3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YRqJO.jpg
Forum: Southern California
09-17-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,640
Posted By jmtomasz

id love to join, but id like to practice...

id love to join, but id like to practice beforehand

does anybody know anygood sites dedicated to trails?

when i was in norcal, i found sites that outlined and showed details of climbing routes...
Forum: Southern California
09-08-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,476
Views: 2,068,136
Posted By jmtomasz

hey guys, I'll introduce myself. I've lived...

hey guys,

I'll introduce myself. I've lived in torrance all my life, and this summer I picked up cycling in Norcal during my internship and looking to keep at it.

I currently ride a used...
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