= Show Us Your Cannondale! =
04-07-14, 07:28 AM
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@THSdrummer @bbbean @qcpmsame @SpeshulEd @chil2makefun So I took the plunge and ordered Speedplay Zeros + Giro Empire shoes. The first night actually went fairly well, Speedplays are definitely more natural and I rarely had to look down to clip in. Near the end of the night I fell almost 5 times, but I blame that because I was running a low blood sugar and had difficulty coordinating my legs. Clipping and unclipping on new Speedplays is really hard too.
Anyhow, did a few rides this weekend, didn't fall over once. And apparently I broke several records in our club rides, which was astonishing. Thanks for all your advice in this direction!
Anyhow, did a few rides this weekend, didn't fall over once. And apparently I broke several records in our club rides, which was astonishing. Thanks for all your advice in this direction!
04-07-14, 10:15 AM
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@THSdrummer @bbbean @qcpmsame @SpeshulEd @chil2makefun So I took the plunge and ordered Speedplay Zeros + Giro Empire shoes. The first night actually went fairly well, Speedplays are definitely more natural and I rarely had to look down to clip in. Near the end of the night I fell almost 5 times, but I blame that because I was running a low blood sugar and had difficulty coordinating my legs. Clipping and unclipping on new Speedplays is really hard too.
Anyhow, did a few rides this weekend, didn't fall over once. And apparently I broke several records in our club rides, which was astonishing. Thanks for all your advice in this direction!
Anyhow, did a few rides this weekend, didn't fall over once. And apparently I broke several records in our club rides, which was astonishing. Thanks for all your advice in this direction!
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04-07-14, 01:49 PM
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@THSdrummer @bbbean @qcpmsame @SpeshulEd @chil2makefun So I took the plunge and ordered Speedplay Zeros + Giro Empire shoes. The first night actually went fairly well, Speedplays are definitely more natural and I rarely had to look down to clip in. Near the end of the night I fell almost 5 times, but I blame that because I was running a low blood sugar and had difficulty coordinating my legs. Clipping and unclipping on new Speedplays is really hard too.
Anyhow, did a few rides this weekend, didn't fall over once. And apparently I broke several records in our club rides, which was astonishing. Thanks for all your advice in this direction!
Anyhow, did a few rides this weekend, didn't fall over once. And apparently I broke several records in our club rides, which was astonishing. Thanks for all your advice in this direction!
As others said, clipping in and out will soon become second nature. I have started clipping into my Speedplays without looking recently and it is relieving to not have to take your eyes of the road or traffic to get clipped in. Speedplays are crazy difficult to clip into when they are new. I was really turned off by it, and wondered if Speedplays were for me. They have since broken in and feel much better. As someone else mentioned, be proactive with unclipping when coming to a stop. It is one of the two things the shop owner who sold me my bike stressed both during the purchase, and the sizing a few days later (the other thing was to shave my legs - that was the first and last thing he told me during my sizing). I still unclip early for some occasions, and am only just starting to unclip once I get to the line.
P.S. Excellent choice with the Giro Empire shoes. Those are classy. My feet are more on the wider side of things, so Giros don't fit my feet at all. When I was shopping for shoes, my friend, who isn't usually well rehearsed in what products are available or what is good or not, mentioned those shoes.
04-07-14, 02:01 PM
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As someone else mentioned, be proactive with unclipping when coming to a stop. It is one of the two things the shop owner who sold me my bike stressed both during the purchase, and the sizing a few days later (the other thing was to shave my legs - that was the first and last thing he told me during my sizing). I still unclip early for some occasions, and am only just starting to unclip once I get to the line.
04-07-14, 02:04 PM
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Ahh, the question in cycling. Here's my simplified answer:
Summer: Yes. I get to ride at least once a week, sometimes as many as 2-4 times! So, yes.
Fall/Winter/Spring: No. I'm in running competition season off and on for these 9 months, so riding is limited. Several of these months you can't even see my legs save for running the indoor track workouts.
Summer: Yes. I get to ride at least once a week, sometimes as many as 2-4 times! So, yes.
Fall/Winter/Spring: No. I'm in running competition season off and on for these 9 months, so riding is limited. Several of these months you can't even see my legs save for running the indoor track workouts.
04-07-14, 02:09 PM
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Haha, I was just joking.
Personally, I refuse. However, I haven't had any bad road rash yet either. It could all change one day.
Personally, I refuse. However, I haven't had any bad road rash yet either. It could all change one day.
04-07-14, 06:44 PM
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My excuses include, but are not limited to: I'm a young gun who wants that Euro Pro look*, and to help heal any road rash. When people ask me, "why do you shave your legs?" I simply respond, "I cycle".
I'm a little to worried about what a group of men clad in lycra think about me. I've noticed my runs in the summer are less comfortable with shaved legs, but pulling on bib shorts is way more comfortable with shaved legs (even with the grippers flipped when pulling them on). Plus, I'm a very hair fellow. The one competition I can remember winning since elementary school is "hairiest legs".
*and vanity plays the leading roll
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04-07-14, 07:42 PM
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Nice bicycle ^^^that colourway is unusual and striking. That should be an enjoyable ride for you.
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04-07-14, 08:40 PM
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FWIW, waxing is better than shaving.
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05-02-14, 04:04 AM
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On RSys SLR :
On CCUs :
Changed cockpit to FSA KForce Light
On CCUs :
Changed cockpit to FSA KForce Light
05-02-14, 08:47 AM
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Love your Evo! And with top-end Mavics as well 
How much does it weigh with the RSys and CCU? I bet they're already way under 6.8 kg (15 lbs)...
How much does it weigh with the RSys and CCU? I bet they're already way under 6.8 kg (15 lbs)...
05-02-14, 09:23 PM
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I bought a 2012 Synapse Carbon 6 , only had it for 3 days. Cracked frame caused by seatpost problem, refunded money. : (
Replaced with this 13 Caad 8 105,
Replaced with this 13 Caad 8 105,
05-02-14, 09:39 PM
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05-02-14, 09:48 PM
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over 500km on my 07 System Six and it's the greatest thing I've ever rode. 
05-03-14, 12:55 AM
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05-03-14, 06:09 AM
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Did you just replace the stock Supersix dust cap with the Evo conical spacer? Or is there any other modification/ parts needed?
05-03-14, 12:56 PM
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05-03-14, 01:32 PM
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Just bought it a few days ago. A 2014 Synapse Carbon 3 Ultegra.
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05-03-14, 02:15 PM
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My LBS doesn't carry Giants. I test rode the Domane 5.2, the Tarmac and the Synapse Carbon 5 (105). The Tarmac was too aggressive to me. The Domane was about equally comfortable but a bit more expensive than the Synapse Carbon 3. One thing I liked about the Carbon 3 was the granny gear on the rear (32T) in addition to the 11-28 gears. I believe the extra cog is helpful for the hilly rides I do in Seattle.
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05-03-14, 03:26 PM
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'88 Criterium Series:
05-03-14, 03:52 PM
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It's a custom build freshly completed. The old Cannondale criteriums (SR's and Black Lightning) lend themselves well to modern parts. This one began with a crit frame with aluminum fork. I sanded it to bare metal and finish coated with black metallic gold. Then came the BB/Chainset, racing wheels and the little parts. Feels like a new bike instead of something out of the Reagan era.