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Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-17-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,137
Posted By Niskyspy

I also stopped smoking after I started biking, It...

I also stopped smoking after I started biking, It just didn't feel right.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By Niskyspy

Yep, just updated my 705 to 3.30 Released on Dec...

Yep, just updated my 705 to 3.30 Released on Dec 10, 2010

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.30:
*Improved calculation and reporting of total ascent, total descent, and grade.
*Correctly...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By Niskyspy

I biked from Rochester to Albany with my...

I biked from Rochester to Albany with my girlfriend this summer. It took 3 days and since we ran 25C tires we rarely stayed on actual towpath mainly because of gravel (bad ride and slower speeds), so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,696
Posted By Niskyspy

I believe Zero-Loss is only used in front...

I believe Zero-Loss is only used in front shifter, only RED has it in both so you will have to save up for RED shifters and RED RD.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,696
Posted By Niskyspy

I own a 2009 Giant Defy with Ultegra 6600. In the...

I own a 2009 Giant Defy with Ultegra 6600. In the beginning of this summer I also built a 2010 Cervelo S1 with SRAM Rival since I wasn't going to fully commit on price of Force or Red. Long story...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-10, 12:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

Mystery solved. I asked one of the LBS that sells...

Mystery solved. I asked one of the LBS that sells Cervelo and Cannondale about my situation. He said "Cervelo uses a post with a fair bit of set back. The 2 piece posts can be reversed to move the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

Yes I do. I did measure the saddle height it...

Yes I do.
I did measure the saddle height it did it a little bit wrong, its more around 29in. I had cleat fitting done on the giants frame and the fitter said my seat is was too low and brought it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

I remeasured my inseam the way it shows in...

I remeasured my inseam the way it shows in competitive cyclist fit guide and I got 31.5in my actual saddle hight on cervelo is 30 in which way more than what the I get with seat hight calculation. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 07:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

I wonder if this has anything to do with my...

I wonder if this has anything to do with my problem. On S1 the seat tube bends before it joins the bottom bracket.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/niskyspy/GiantNormalGeometry.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

Just swapped Specialized Saddle onto S1, still...

Just swapped Specialized Saddle onto S1, still have same exact problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-10, 04:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

I am using a 100mm stem and the reach is quiet a...

I am using a 100mm stem and the reach is quiet a bit. After doing more research and all the calculations of inseam to figure out a frame size. (31in*2.54)*.65 = 51.2cm so from this calculation 54cm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

I am going to swap the seats today and see if it...

I am going to swap the seats today and see if it will fit. I have stopped by my LBS and talked to one of the gals there. She said I should just come in for a bike fitting but should wait until she...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

Pictures of the actual saddles on the bikes. ...

Pictures of the actual saddles on the bikes.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/niskyspy/IMG_20100828_103049.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/niskyspy/IMG_20100828_103029.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-10, 07:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

I am using two different saddles. On Giant it was...

I am using two different saddles. On Giant it was Specialized Avatar 143 on Cervelo its Fizik Arione. Setback looks to be the same.

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/equip/2727-0220_-0230_l.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

From what I figured out the Giant and Cervelo...

From what I figured out the Giant and Cervelo have very close specs but the biggest difference is the angle of seat post and head tube which will make a difference when I bring the seat higher. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,184
Posted By Niskyspy

Got a new Frame but its too big (Giant Defy M to Cervelo S1 54cm)

So in the beginning of this summer I built a 2010 Cervelo S1 (Size 54cm) previously to that I have owned a 2009 Giant Defy 3 (Size M). The Cervelo is a little too big, when I try to set up the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-10, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,759
Posted By Niskyspy

So from what you are saying I don't use the...

So from what you are saying I don't use the spacers, right?

Got a little bit more replies from the cervelo forum on this problem so check it out if you need some more info on this:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,759
Posted By Niskyspy

SRAM TruVativ GXP Team Bottom Bracket and Spacer dilemma.

Hello, I have done a lot of reading online and searched all over this forum but still cannot come to a satisfactory conclusion. I am going to be installing a Sram Force Crank with Sram GXP BB. The...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-08-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,485
Posted By Niskyspy

Ended up buying the Edge 705 refurbished from...

Ended up buying the Edge 705 refurbished from Ebay. Like strop said its a little bit more for a lot in return. Paid $359 and will get $35 ( 10% Bing cashback) so total is $324 and I gladly spent $24...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-06-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,485
Posted By Niskyspy

Now its a hard decision to make. I emailed Garmin...

Now its a hard decision to make. I emailed Garmin about the features that will be added to Edge 500 to verify online review information. When I get the reply from them I'll have to do pro's con's on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-06-10, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,485
Posted By Niskyspy

From rereading some Garmin Edge 500 reviews it...

From rereading some Garmin Edge 500 reviews it seems that Workouts and Intervals will be added as firmware update in 1Q of 2010. So other than the maps Edge 500 and Edge 705 are very close. I will...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-06-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,485
Posted By Niskyspy

Which one to get Garmin Edge 500 or Garmin Edge 705?

Hello, I am looking to upgrade my CatEye V3 with some GPS and Data tracking computer. But I am stuck between the Edge 500 and Edge 705. I don't really care for the mapping features of 705 (even...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By Niskyspy

So I just bought 2009 Mavic ksyrium elite. Guess...

So I just bought 2009 Mavic ksyrium elite. Guess they are better then all the wheels I listed, they did cost me a pretty penny but I think I will like them once I start going up hills with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By Niskyspy

Which wheelset to get? (Mavic,Fulcrum,Reynolds,Easton)

Hello, I was confused enough when I picked out my new bike this summer but I didn't realize how hard it is to pick a wheelset. There are so many brands and models. So I though you guys might help. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,139
Posted By Niskyspy

Ok, it feels pretty light to me but its probably...

Ok, it feels pretty light to me but its probably because I never held a really light bike before.
I went to a bike shop today and lifted a couple of Trek $2000 bikes and I didn't see much difference...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,139
Posted By Niskyspy

OK, so I'll start looking for a different road...

OK, so I'll start looking for a different road bike but I have a couple of questions first:
1) What would be the difference between "bottom of the barrel" bike and high end bike? I mean I'll be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Niskyspy

Your bike looks sick! Thats what I want to do...

Your bike looks sick!
Thats what I want to do to mine! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Niskyspy

I do now know the frame size

I do now know the frame size
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Niskyspy

Thank you, MOD/ADMIN: Please delete my POST...

Thank you,
MOD/ADMIN: Please delete my POST because I already reposted in Classic/Vintage part of this forum.

Thank you for guiding help :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,139
Posted By Niskyspy

What should I do? <Panasonic Sport-500>

Lol, repost from RoadBike they told me I have a Vintage so I am reposting here :)


Hello, my name is Alex and I just joined :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/niskyspy/CIMG0055.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Niskyspy

OK, didn't know I had a vintage :)

OK, didn't know I had a vintage :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Niskyspy

Oh here is another question. How do I find out if...

Oh here is another question. How do I find out if parts that are sold online like:
<>Crankset
<>Derailleurs (front)
<>Derailleurs (rear)
<>Cassette
would fit my bike? Are they mostly standard...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Niskyspy

What should I do? <Panasonic Sport-500>

Hello, my name is Alex and I just joined :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/niskyspy/CIMG0055.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/niskyspy/CIMG0056.jpg...
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