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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.

patentcad

07-23-10 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sbxx1985 (Post 11162917)

And they can be yours for a measly $2700.

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1279901844

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.

mzeffex

07-23-10 10:55 AM

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.

coasting

07-23-10 11:01 AM

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

power meter? my legs are my power meter!

mzeffex

07-23-10 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 11163140)

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"

Quel	07-23-10 11:09 AM

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.

Velo Vol

07-23-10 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 11162907)

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.

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.

Velo Vol

07-23-10 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mzeffex (Post 11162670)

http://www.fizik.com/spineconcept/#/...al-in-you.html

chameleon

patentcad

07-23-10 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Quel (Post 11163180)

Only someone truly dedicated would pay $1000+ for something to tell them how badly they suck.

Quel gets it

patentcad

07-23-10 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 11163140)

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

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

coasting

07-23-10 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 11163252)

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.

Velo Vol

07-23-10 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 11163140)

power meter? my legs are my power meter!

How do you read the measurements?

Jeepnut22

07-23-10 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulex (Post 11162890)

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.

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...

coasting

07-23-10 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 11163287)

How do you read the measurements?

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.

Jeepnut22

07-23-10 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 11162853)

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

:-)

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...

mzeffex

07-23-10 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepnut22 (Post 11163302)

:-)

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...

Nice. Was 187 in Jan. Now I'm 149. Woo.

rjones28

07-23-10 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 11162599)

I find it odd that the leading industry in upstate NY appears to be private and public colleges and universities, considering the fact that all the private industry has essentially imploded or moved away. If it wasn't for NY City and the immediate metro area (we're on the outer fringes of that here), you could turn out the friggin lights in this idiot state.

Yup. Education and health care are the two largest sectors, at least in the Syracuse metro area.

Velo Vol

07-23-10 11:39 AM

I suspect (though I haven't measured frequently enough to know for sure) that I've remained within a 10-pound weight range for the past 15 years.

coasting

07-23-10 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 11163362)

I suspect (though I haven't measured frequently enough to know for sure) that I've remained within a 10-pound weight range for the past 15 years.

whats your secret to stable weight management?

Velo Vol

07-23-10 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 11163376)

whats your secret to stable weight management?

Genetics (mostly) plus exercise.

Jeepnut22

07-23-10 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mzeffex (Post 11163317)

Nice. Was 187 in Jan. Now I'm 149. Woo.

Losing weight smooth and steady... That way it stays off. Was hoping to by under 200 by now, but a back injury kept me off the bikes for 6 weeks, and then right when I got back on schedule, picked up Lyme's which screwed me up for another 2 weeks (hopefully beating it now). Crappy Summer so far...

patentcad

07-23-10 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by coasting (Post 11163268)

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.

I hear you pal. First I have to go to Greece. Then I have to buy a car. Then I have to start hammering to get more business. Hopefully we'll get so busy over the next 60 days I can just try and handle the work. We have been getting busier lately.

coasting

07-23-10 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 11163386)

Genetics (mostly) plus exercise.

i wonder if i'm adopted.

Velo Vol

07-23-10 11:49 AM

Getting dropped is my power meter.

patentcad

07-23-10 11:51 AM

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