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Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,789
Posted By crank_bros

Canonndale CAAD9 R5, 105 w/ultrgra RD you should...

Canonndale CAAD9 R5, 105 w/ultrgra RD you should be able to find it for ~1200-1300 US. The frame is probably the best Alu frame that you can buy and you will get a very decent component set. There is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,424
Posted By crank_bros

I think you should let him drop you. Tell him...

I think you should let him drop you. Tell him that you are looking to move up to the next level and want to train harder and ride faster. It will probably only take a ride for him to feel that he...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,777
Posted By crank_bros

I would try some crank bros like these:...

I would try some crank bros like these: http://www.crankbrothers.com/mallet.php
They are best of both worlds. If you just don't like clipless get some pedals with baskets, they are the next best...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 624
Posted By crank_bros

paying cash only helps sometimes. Some stores...

paying cash only helps sometimes. Some stores knock off the tax for cash others don't. just make sure that if you pay cash you still get a recite.
Your best bet is to call up all the local (within...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,146
Posted By crank_bros

Stay away from the sequoia because it has a...

Stay away from the sequoia because it has a touring geometry. The orc3 is really low end and i would avoid the sora/tiagra mix in favor for 105 group. As for the Fuji there have been a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By crank_bros

The giant is a great deal. IMO the rocky mountain...

The giant is a great deal. IMO the rocky mountain is going to be to big and thus uncomfortable. Why spend any money at all if your not going to get something you will enjoy? Anyway you will have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,979
Posted By crank_bros

I am a University student doing my B.Comm...

I am a University student doing my B.Comm majoring in management info systems. Now i am working full time in a sporting goods store (yes we sell bikes :)). Working in retail makes me appreciate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,905
Posted By crank_bros

so when does the op come back to tell us this was...

so when does the op come back to tell us this was all a big joke?
Forum: Commuting
04-23-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By crank_bros

lol my mistake I was thinking in metrics :) but...

lol my mistake I was thinking in metrics :) but 20 mins would be a quick walk even for 3 km maybe half an hour.
04-23-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 875
Posted By crank_bros

try looking for a spec hardrock. you should be...

try looking for a spec hardrock. you should be able to find on for about 350$. If you can swing it i would suggest getting a rock hopper which will be a lot lighter and come with a much better fork.
04-23-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,236
Posted By crank_bros

Kick stands are dangerous for serious MTBing they...

Kick stands are dangerous for serious MTBing they can get caught on something and cause a dangerous crash. On road bike they are pointless because of the extra weight vs utility. They are good for...
04-23-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 875
Posted By crank_bros

Can someone explain to be what mups are? I...

Can someone explain to be what mups are? I thought bike paths were for bikes only, and the side walks were for joggers/walkers/kids on bikes. Generally, were im from the bike paths are pretty empty...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-08, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 652
Posted By crank_bros

Why do you care if your friends don't ride bikes?...

Why do you care if your friends don't ride bikes? and 3 miles isn't incredibly short, it is a 20 minute walk. Not everyone likes to bike in the rain, or the extreme heat. If you enjoy commuting by...
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