Addiction I
04-03-10 | 04:25 PM
#2327
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
04-03-10 | 04:38 PM
#2329
Señor Member
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
The big selling point for me when it comes to SRAM are the ergonomics of the shifters and not having to do anything with the brake lever except brake; I think Shimano shifts sharper but not that much more to deal with the discomfort. DA Shock Therapy eh? I'll make sure to have some space cakes before. Now as for my new ride I didn't get to build exactly the way I wanted to (SRAM Force/Red mix and some Soul 4.0 or Williams Sys30 wheels) but I did get new Rival which was a good compromise with my live-in budget auditor. I didn't get a chance to weigh it but it sure is lighter than the bike it replaced and my BMC (aluminum frame with Fulcrum 7 wheels so no weight saving attempts made...yet) so my guess it's probably around 16lbs. I took it on a nice ride yesterday and man it was a lot of fun to ride so I'm looking forward to taking on some more extended runs, I'll probably head out to Nyack tomorrow morning and find some hills to climb.
Yeah, those flame wars were fun....
I'm going to Nyack solo tomorrow later in the day because I think I caught a cold today on the MTIR ride out to Long Island; not going to try and wake up @ 5:00AM like usual.
04-03-10 | 04:41 PM
#2330
Still can't climb
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holy moly! is that yours, jorge? very nice choice of colour on that orca. So you have this and a BMC. Very nice stable. I'm jealous. It certainly beats the pcad cervelo/scott stable.
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04-03-10 | 04:42 PM
#2331
una carrera contrarreloj
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Ahh, we posted at the same time. Good luck with your recovery. Dental issues can be debilitating.
04-03-10 | 04:46 PM
#2332
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
04-03-10 | 05:05 PM
#2333
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04-03-10 | 05:08 PM
#2334
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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Loving that Addict, but something in the cockpit is making clicking noises when I'm yanking on the bars. Starting to think it's the brifters (I'll re-torque those next) and if not, possibly the headset. But I am digging that bike. 4 hours on it today, I was good until about 3.5 hours, but I'm not sure that was the bicycle, I haven't done hardly any rides over 3 hours yet this year. Man that bike climbs/descends great.
04-03-10 | 05:16 PM
#2335
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04-03-10 | 05:20 PM
#2337
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The big selling point for me when it comes to SRAM are the ergonomics of the shifters and not having to do anything with the brake lever except brake; I think Shimano shifts sharper but not that much more to deal with the discomfort. DA Shock Therapy eh? I'll make sure to have some space cakes before. Now as for my new ride I didn't get to build exactly the way I wanted to (SRAM Force/Red mix and some Soul 4.0 or Williams Sys30 wheels) but I did get new Rival which was a good compromise with my live-in budget auditor. I didn't get a chance to weigh it but it sure is lighter than the bike it replaced and my BMC (aluminum frame with Fulcrum 7 wheels so no weight saving attempts made...yet) so my guess it's probably around 16lbs. I took it on a nice ride yesterday and man it was a lot of fun to ride so I'm looking forward to taking on some more extended runs, I'll probably head out to Nyack tomorrow morning and find some hills to climb.
Yeah, those flame wars were fun....
Ghaaa......( drool)..........
Sweet bike jorge congrats!
04-03-10 | 05:24 PM
#2338
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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That is a nice looking ride jorge. Riding impressions? Curious to hear what the bike weighs too.
04-03-10 | 06:06 PM
#2339
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04-03-10 | 06:09 PM
#2340
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Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
04-03-10 | 06:09 PM
#2341
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Everybody that has the Giants like them. I couldn't buy one. They're just the Fugliest bikes on the planet, and I'm a superficial poser to whom such things are critical. So it goes.
Very happy indeed with my current gear line up. I'm set until the next Pointless Schwag Urge hits me. Which could be any time, so stay tuned.
Very happy indeed with my current gear line up. I'm set until the next Pointless Schwag Urge hits me. Which could be any time, so stay tuned.
04-03-10 | 06:11 PM
#2342
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That wireless Ptap on the Zipp 404 clinchers was a key move, makes moving that Ptap between bikes a breeze. I must say, the Power Tap has a few quirks, but generally I really like the unit, the software, the support.
04-03-10 | 06:34 PM
#2343
Me Likey Bikey
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Love my wireless Ptap, nothing like knowing how much I suck real time.
04-03-10 | 06:36 PM
#2344
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what kind of a self proclaimed posuer' are you if you dont care what other people think? And I mean besides not a very good one.
04-03-10 | 06:37 PM
#2345
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04-03-10 | 06:40 PM
#2346
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04-03-10 | 06:42 PM
#2347
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It would look better if it didn't have huge "GIANT" decals, but then it would look boring.
Nice wheels though..
To be fair, I heard from several sources that the TCR Advanced SL rides way better than a Pinarello Prince/Dogma carbon, especially up hills; I just don't think it's a looker. Then again, I ride a Bianchi, which has the putrid celeste-green accents, so what the heck do I know about beauty?
Nice wheels though..
To be fair, I heard from several sources that the TCR Advanced SL rides way better than a Pinarello Prince/Dogma carbon, especially up hills; I just don't think it's a looker. Then again, I ride a Bianchi, which has the putrid celeste-green accents, so what the heck do I know about beauty?
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04-03-10 | 07:09 PM
#2348
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04-03-10 | 07:16 PM
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