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01-14-12, 12:19 PM
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If you are really interested here is my personal opinion owning both models, first of all the 595 is discontinued, the current model is a 596. I have a ridden a 595 for a few years before I bought the 695 and currently use it as my winter bike. The 595 is a great all around bike and as you stated provides the ability to customize the stem and cranks. From a performance and handling perspective the 695 is head and shoulders above the 595. The power transfer of the Zed 2 crank set is flawless it is like nothing I have ever ridden (the 595 is full campy super record), the handling and cornering is far superior and the road feel can be dialied in using the different polymer. I average over 1 mph faster on my training rides with the 695 over the 595.
My experience is that the 695 is a tremendous step up like going from a Porsche to a Ferrari but your experience may be different
My experience is that the 695 is a tremendous step up like going from a Porsche to a Ferrari but your experience may be different
BTW, thanks for voting me in for the 695 as I did not even know I was running for the honors LOL............ I presume you "voted me in" because of what I said in another thread:
I am seriously debating whether I'll get a new frame set or not this year. If I do, it will be with internal electronic and will put SR EPS on it. Only a 50% chance it will happen though. If it does, the only candidates I have so far are Parlee Z3 SL or a Colnago C59. Nothing else is tempting me at this point.
Back to HOT or NOT............
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Arguing with ignorant people is an exercise in futility. They will bring you down to their level and once there they will beat you with their overwhelming experience.
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01-14-12, 12:31 PM
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Saying there is no difference on a trainer is a ridiculous statement (that would be true if I were riding a 25 pound bike from Walmart), the weight, aerodynamics and power transfer of the 695 gives you the advantage on the road, at least be intelligent with your comments.
what hospital do you work at, I want to stay far away....................
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01-14-12, 12:34 PM
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01-14-12, 12:40 PM
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bike came on Thursday along with 8 inches of snow
01-14-12, 02:27 PM
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01-14-12, 02:53 PM
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The bikes are set up from a measurement perspective exactly the same both fit by a professional bike fitter 3 weeks ago.
Saying there is no difference on a trainer is a ridiculous statement (that would be true if I were riding a 25 pound bike from Walmart), the weight, aerodynamics and power transfer of the 695 gives you the advantage on the road, at least be intelligent with your comments.
what hospital do you work at, I want to stay far away....................
Saying there is no difference on a trainer is a ridiculous statement (that would be true if I were riding a 25 pound bike from Walmart), the weight, aerodynamics and power transfer of the 695 gives you the advantage on the road, at least be intelligent with your comments.
what hospital do you work at, I want to stay far away....................
I used the trainer as a hypothetical as the practability of riding on the road blind folded is not so good. And really was I trying to insult you- no. Just a light hearted comment on how hard it is to seperate out the motivation and perceived performance increase with trying out new bicycles. We want the new item to perform better and so it does.
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01-14-12, 03:11 PM
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You misinterpret me.
I used the trainer as a hypothetical as the practability of riding on the road blind folded is not so good. And really was I trying to insult you- no. Just a light hearted comment on how hard it is to seperate out the motivation and perceived performance increase with trying out new bicycles. We want the new item to perform better and so it does.
I used the trainer as a hypothetical as the practability of riding on the road blind folded is not so good. And really was I trying to insult you- no. Just a light hearted comment on how hard it is to seperate out the motivation and perceived performance increase with trying out new bicycles. We want the new item to perform better and so it does.
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01-14-12, 03:31 PM
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You misinterpret me. My comment was meant in jest, certainly not a serious tone. The failures of communication with the internet.
I used the trainer as a hypothetical as the practability of riding on the road blind folded is not so good. And really was I trying to insult you- no. Just a light hearted comment on how hard it is to seperate out the motivation and perceived performance increase with trying out new bicycles. We want the new item to perform better and so it does.
I used the trainer as a hypothetical as the practability of riding on the road blind folded is not so good. And really was I trying to insult you- no. Just a light hearted comment on how hard it is to seperate out the motivation and perceived performance increase with trying out new bicycles. We want the new item to perform better and so it does.
01-14-12, 03:57 PM
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01-14-12, 04:04 PM
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I do feel faster/fresher at the end of a ride on my lighter bike, but I think it would be folly to try and compare one ride vs. another as there are way too many other variables.... wind, temperature, what I ate, how I feel/TSB, etc.
Someone should post a bike.
Someone should post a bike.
01-14-12, 05:52 PM
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01-14-12, 06:18 PM
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That Schwinn is hot.
01-14-12, 06:44 PM
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I'm suprised the MOD's haven' given you UCIMBZ a little corner time for doing your best to clog up this thread with your drivel.....now it had been me doing this crap, it would have been off to the pokey for the 3rd time. Now both of you go haunt another thread. This ain't the JS vs BZ laugh hour...two freds 
01-14-12, 08:40 PM
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The European standards is the right hand controls the front brake. Motorcycles are also this way since the the left hand is the clutch foot brake for the rear. Some people like it this way, (especially motorcyclists) or the owner might be European.
01-15-12, 12:01 AM
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Schwinn is definitely hot.
My SS/fixed conversion:
My SS/fixed conversion:
01-15-12, 06:25 AM
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