OSPWs
06-03-25 | 10:43 AM
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Ceramicspeed is the premium option. Kogel is a great brand too, US mfg'd, offers nice colors and stuff.
I will eventually replace the RD cage on my TT bike with a OSPW system. I recently replaced the RD jockey wheels on my trainer bike (11s 105 rear mech) with Kogel. Went through their customer service chat and had a great experience.
I will eventually replace the RD cage on my TT bike with a OSPW system. I recently replaced the RD jockey wheels on my trainer bike (11s 105 rear mech) with Kogel. Went through their customer service chat and had a great experience.
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06-03-25 | 10:49 AM
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06-03-25 | 11:46 AM
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The red one. Red is always the fastest. Duh.
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06-03-25 | 03:51 PM
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Your choice to be slow, I guess.
That said, guys who ride baby blue bikes are the manliest of all men.
That said, guys who ride baby blue bikes are the manliest of all men.
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RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
06-03-25 | 06:47 PM
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From: Orange County, California
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If you have an 11-speed short cage RD, this one: Ceramicspeed OSPW Aero Shimano 9100/9150 and 8000/8050 Coated – Bike Closet
I do, but on a non-aero bike with endurance geometry. At $150, maybe I will buy and install one just to be contrarian.
I do, but on a non-aero bike with endurance geometry. At $150, maybe I will buy and install one just to be contrarian.
06-04-25 | 12:46 AM
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If you have an 11-speed short cage RD, this one: Ceramicspeed OSPW Aero Shimano 9100/9150 and 8000/8050 Coated – Bike Closet
I do, but on a non-aero bike with endurance geometry. At $150, maybe I will buy and install one just to be contrarian.
I do, but on a non-aero bike with endurance geometry. At $150, maybe I will buy and install one just to be contrarian.
06-04-25 | 04:54 AM
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I had OSPW envy until I purchased my 12 speed SRAM red equipped Specialized SL-8. And the shifting is flawless after 4500 miles. My advice is make sure the OSPW mod does not impact the shifting and go from flawless shifting to yeah it works most of the time.
06-04-25 | 05:43 AM
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06-04-25 | 06:08 AM
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Agreed. Mine is Ultegra 12-speed Di2, and the shifting is pretty sweet.
06-04-25 | 09:22 PM
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Ran into a guy on a pink road bike, wearing pink kit with a pink helmet. Talked to him about the 80s bright colors coming back, but he was probably born in the early 90s. He stated that he likes bright colors and the increased visibility. He definitely was straight. Now that takes confidence. A lot more than I have or ever will have.
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06-05-25 | 04:15 AM
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How much should ones overall bike be worth before putting a $1000+ pulley cage on it?
I can't even believe that I just typed "$1000+ pulley cage".
I can't even believe that I just typed "$1000+ pulley cage".
06-05-25 | 05:45 AM
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Just like a Honda Civic with an Apexi Dunk exhaust and Michelin Pilot Cup tires, where the exhaust and the tires are worth more than the car.
06-05-25 | 05:49 AM
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Aaah, like the glue on hood scoops I see on old Toyota Corollas.
06-05-25 | 05:59 AM
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And how many of those actually get tracked. Often shows you’re serious about posing.
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06-05-25 | 08:16 AM
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This is EXACTLY. What MikeDeason needs in the XXL version. Then street racers will know he is serious and not laugh and kick sand in his face.
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06-05-25 | 02:54 PM
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06-05-25 | 07:33 PM
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06-10-25 | 09:52 AM
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No, I'm still fine tuning the Di2 system on the new bike (had some issues with E-Tube that I just got fixed on Sunday), and then have to complete my Domane rebuild. Then, my wife wants me to do some things to her Cervelo. So, I'm likely a little ways off.
06-10-25 | 09:35 PM
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