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11-23-15 | 04:13 PM
#2152
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,902
Likes: 11,093
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
11-23-15 | 04:16 PM
#2153
Vain, But Lacking Talent
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,510
Likes: 81
From: Denton, TX
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.9 DA 9000, Trek Crockett Pink Frosting w/105 5700
11-23-15 | 04:19 PM
#2154
Vain, But Lacking Talent
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,510
Likes: 81
From: Denton, TX
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.9 DA 9000, Trek Crockett Pink Frosting w/105 5700
I was waiting to buy a camera, and for short time yesterday, it was at a lower price. I missed that, but at the same time, it also lowered all of the amazon warehouse deals and they stayed down. I was able to snag a "like new" one for 25% off of retail.
11-23-15 | 04:21 PM
#2155
Vain, But Lacking Talent
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,510
Likes: 81
From: Denton, TX
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.9 DA 9000, Trek Crockett Pink Frosting w/105 5700
I've mentioned it here before, but I have Q-rings on the Domane. I really do think I ride better with them, but... they are ugly as sin. Like really bad. I might change back just because. If only the DA rings weren't so stupid expensive. I have the compact set that came stock, but would like a 53/39 on there.
11-23-15 | 04:29 PM
#2156
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
Likes: 10,499
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
11-23-15 | 04:33 PM
#2157
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
Likes: 10,499
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
...I forget when chainrings suddenly got expensive. It was probably when they started pimping them out with drillium and anodizing. They really are not that difficult to manufacture, and I can recall having a collection of them in a bucket at various times. Reminds me I need to find that bucket.
11-23-15 | 04:34 PM
#2158
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
Likes: 10,499
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
11-23-15 | 04:40 PM
#2159
Vain, But Lacking Talent
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,510
Likes: 81
From: Denton, TX
Bikes: Trek Domane 5.9 DA 9000, Trek Crockett Pink Frosting w/105 5700
...I forget when chainrings suddenly got expensive. It was probably when they started pimping them out with drillium and anodizing. They really are not that difficult to manufacture, and I can recall having a collection of them in a bucket at various times. Reminds me I need to find that bucket.
11-23-15 | 04:49 PM
#2160
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,337
Likes: 11,830
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
11-23-15 | 04:52 PM
#2161
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,621
Likes: 0
From: Texas
11-23-15 | 04:52 PM
#2162
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,088
Likes: 5
From: Phoenix, AZ
Just bought a 60" Samsung UHD smart TV from Best Buy on their pre-Black Friday sale. I went with the 240 hz motion refresh rate (did I say that right or am I mixing things up) and quad core processor but eschewed the 3D and curve. Got no use for that 3D stuff. I think it looks hokey.
It will be interesting to see whether Black Friday prices are lower. I would certainly go back for a refund of the difference if that were the case.
It will be interesting to see whether Black Friday prices are lower. I would certainly go back for a refund of the difference if that were the case.
11-23-15 | 05:31 PM
#2163
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
11-23-15 | 05:39 PM
#2164
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 7,108
Likes: 6
From: NW Indiana
Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
Oaky, that settles it.
I'm going to get oval carbon multi-color chainrings.
I'm going to get oval carbon multi-color chainrings.
11-23-15 | 05:58 PM
#2165
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
11-23-15 | 06:15 PM
#2166
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 7,108
Likes: 6
From: NW Indiana
Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
11-23-15 | 06:23 PM
#2167
So it is
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 22,878
Likes: 6,382
From: Westminster, CO
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
My weekend rides have taken on a somewhat more sedate off season pace, that said there are always a few guys that want to stretch a little here and there.
There was one of many such times this Sunday. Not sure who or exactly how, but as we motored down the shoulder of a local highway into a pretty good breeze, somebody hit the gas and blew the group apart. I was on the wrong side of the split and had to bridge. It was a long sustained effort, basically like a sprint lead out / 1k effort to get across...
....as I did that I thought to myself... if only I had more aero wheels/frame, electronic shifting, magical friction free bearings, a bike made of unobtainium, fewer/more graphics, some mace to spray at dogs, and 11 vs. fewer gears on the rear cog... No, I did not think of those at all. I just cherished the moment of being able to suffer through the effort and took in the satisfaction that I get to continue playing on bikes.
For me the fancy bike/bike stuff are a tribute to those moments. Nothing more.
There was one of many such times this Sunday. Not sure who or exactly how, but as we motored down the shoulder of a local highway into a pretty good breeze, somebody hit the gas and blew the group apart. I was on the wrong side of the split and had to bridge. It was a long sustained effort, basically like a sprint lead out / 1k effort to get across...
....as I did that I thought to myself... if only I had more aero wheels/frame, electronic shifting, magical friction free bearings, a bike made of unobtainium, fewer/more graphics, some mace to spray at dogs, and 11 vs. fewer gears on the rear cog... No, I did not think of those at all. I just cherished the moment of being able to suffer through the effort and took in the satisfaction that I get to continue playing on bikes.
For me the fancy bike/bike stuff are a tribute to those moments. Nothing more.
That bike is something. Of course, I'm happy as a pig in **** with my sleds, but that thing is on a whole nuther level.
11-23-15 | 07:17 PM
#2168
serious cyclist
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21,147
Likes: 3,687
From: Austin
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
I've mentioned it here before, but I have Q-rings on the Domane. I really do think I ride better with them, but... they are ugly as sin. Like really bad. I might change back just because. If only the DA rings weren't so stupid expensive. I have the compact set that came stock, but would like a 53/39 on there.
11-23-15 | 08:16 PM
#2169
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
Likes: 10,499
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
11-23-15 | 08:19 PM
#2170
Senior Member
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,103
Likes: 96
From: Wilmington, DE
Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)
...I was talking about real chainrings, not that sissy compact crank Hollowtech bull****. It's a large gear wheel, with teeth and some milling to make it lighter. It's not a big deal in its purest form, and you must know me well enough to realize by now I'm all about purity in form and function. #catholicschool #wehadnuns
11-23-15 | 08:20 PM
#2171
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22,994
Likes: 10,499
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: old ones
for those interested, Velo Orange now makes the drillium rings i have on my trek with a black anodize like the oldschool stronglight ones
11-23-15 | 08:36 PM
#2174
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,902
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
Might as well remind everyone that the best deal around in 130 rings is still going on. I'm actually gonna grind the teeth offa one of these to make a bashguard. Wonder if I should strip the clear ano off of it...
https://www.westernbikeworks.com/pro...-chainring-set
11-23-15 | 08:38 PM
#2175
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 7,108
Likes: 6
From: NW Indiana
Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
I spent an hour messing with the FD on the chain droppers bike.
For some strange reason it has now decided that it will not go from the small ring to the big ring.
For some strange reason it has now decided that it will not go from the small ring to the big ring.