i'm a real addict. the weather looked like it was going to chuck it down so i went out for a ride earlier in the day. now that's dedication.

10 out of 10 on the schwag-o-meter.

What about the ptap?

don't be so presumptuous. lots of fatsos here.

Which toupe do you have? Looking at Specialized site, it shows 4 different ones, none of which have gel. But looking at google, there are ones with gel. WTF? I don't think I want gel, I have that in my avatar.

Ptap is a problem. It is a 24 hole hub. Plus I spoke to Zipp the other day and they have yet to test the new rims with the Ptap hub. So it may take 6-12 months for a 24 hole version of that CF 404 clincher rim to become available (it is currently 20 holes) or for Zipp to give its blessing to Ptap configurations (I'm sure people will build them up in the meantime regardless). I'll probably wait at least a year and keep my eye on eBay for somebody to sell a set of these used. Hell, maybe it takes longer, but sooner or later I'll make the switch. Easier for me to sell the existing 404/Powertap set on eBay and buy a whole new one if that becomes possible. The new wheels/Ptap would be very pricey, so I'm in no hurry. They'll hit the secondary market sooner or later.

Bike Schwag doesn't stay stupid pricey for very long. It all recycles on eBay and CL within a year or two. And half of that crap is hardly used. I've done very well buying relatively late model high end bike crap on eBay.

I've always said those things were too heavy.

I'll say. Hell, I'm down under 170 lbs, I look in the mirror, think of how those TdF dudes look, and realize I'd have to drop another TEN POUNDS to be even in the vicinity of that lean.

Oh well. I may never get there, but it's fun trying. Food is for Wussy. 5+ hour ride tomorrow. I'll probably gain 2 lbs. And this is why I rarely weigh myself. Why bother?

And they can be yours for a measly $2700.

I've got another one 4 years behind him. This one is the one I made the mistake of introducing her to road cycling. I fixed up her mother's mint 1985 Fuji Royale II and set her up on it. Now she says she hates the DT shifters and the bike isn't fast enough. Here we go.

Sell the current powertap clinchers, buy a quarq (or SRM to keep your DA), and then buy the all carbon clinchers. Problem solved.

Problem created. Eff Quark or SRM. I like the Ptap. It's a snap to move between the three bicycles I use it on. I'm not going to start pulling friggin cranks off to move my power meter around.

That's MSRP. I've already seen new ones on eBay for $2300 or so. A year from now used? <$1500. With a Ptap hub? If I can find a set next year, probably $2000-$2400. I'm sure I'll get close to $2K for my old Ptap/404 clincher set. My guess is that the swap will cost me a net of $400-$700 or so.

I'm going to go donate some spare parts to a local bike organization a little later. I see they have a Kona Stinky. Who doesn't want a Stinky? I'm tempted, but 'cross must come first.

I'm hoping to find some other road saddles there though.

i think some people here go way over the top in schwag purchasing.

power meter? my legs are my power meter!

At the interval thing I went to the other day, others kept asking me how many watts I was averaging. The first guy I said "I don't know, I don't have a power meter. It took me 6:28". After that, when asked about my watts, I replied "All of them"

How are you supposed to know how average of a rider you are without a power output? Only someone truly dedicated would pay $1000+ for something to tell them how badly they suck.

On the Road Nazi Ride last night there were three cyclists who had the body build of a 13-year-old--even though they weren't.

Disgusting, and, I might add, not very draftworthy.

chameleon

Quel gets it

Nobody cares what you think. By the way, don't worry about those chest pains, it's probably heartburn.

haha...so when is the next pcad shwag thread. i really enjoyed your wait for the S2 but the wheels was a bit of a let down.

How do you read the measurements?

I got a good deal on the Team model as it sat at my LBS forever (all year this year). Free grip tape!! WoooooT!

I've heard nothing but crap reviews on the GEL model. Stay away from it...

is it a one cramp ride or 2.

actually the other week when i had the climbing lesson, later that day when i was going to sleep i got cramp in my hamstrings which i hadn't had for years. that showed i was using differnet muscles.

:-)

Was 230 lbs. a couple of years ago. 205 lbs. now, and my goal is 190 lbs.. Still Obese on the standard BMI index, but would be perfect for me...