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Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-15, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By GDA

+1 for the Kurt Kinetic... if budget is of no...

+1 for the Kurt Kinetic... if budget is of no concern, then spend the big $$$ to get a Lemond Revolution.

I used a Kurt for two years and was able to score a deal on a Lemond used off eB** and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By GDA

Yes. I've done my Zipp 404s about every other...

Yes. I've done my Zipp 404s about every other year.

Long rides in the rain seem to shorten the life on the rears drive side. Easy to swap with a 10oz ballpeen and flat punch. Install is simple...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,360
Posted By GDA

LeMond Revolution, Kinetic rubber mat and two...

LeMond Revolution, Kinetic rubber mat and two walmart box fans make it all work just fine.

Good stereo is the icing on the cake.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,997
Posted By GDA

Couple suggestions: CAAD 8 or 9 with Ultegra...

Couple suggestions:

CAAD 8 or 9 with Ultegra or SRAM force
Cannondale Six13 - 05 to 07 model
Cervelo Soloist / S1
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,651
Posted By GDA

System Six is a great frameset. Why not just pick...

System Six is a great frameset. Why not just pick up a replacement fork off ebay?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 853
Posted By GDA

Yup Above the red anodized centering spacer...

Yup

Above the red anodized centering spacer and below the black top cap

BTW - the red anodize centering spacer should be installed with the gap pointed at 9 or 3 pm when seated on the bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,291
Posted By GDA

I'd tell you to pick up a used Cannondale CAAD...

I'd tell you to pick up a used Cannondale CAAD off your local craigslist. There are alot of great bikes out there that were bought new and just not ridden much.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,514
Posted By GDA

My recommended list along with couple days a week...

My recommended list along with couple days a week of 2x20 basic workouts

couple box fans
nice stereo set up
lemond revolution trainer
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,264
Posted By GDA

I saw that you were not in the same town.... thus...

I saw that you were not in the same town.... thus suggesting the seller provide a bit of additional assistance on all their end.

I would ask the seller to take it back to the shop he purchased it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,264
Posted By GDA

Bike looks to be in very, very good condition. I...

Bike looks to be in very, very good condition. I do not see any signs on the drive side of every being laid down. That said, the wear on the upper two cogs of the cassette would appear to indicate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 09:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,635
Posted By GDA

Nice timing as I just bought a bike off CL this...

Nice timing as I just bought a bike off CL this past weekend for another family member.

Many good comments already provided and here's my list for selling any bike stuff on CL

1) clean, clean...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,275
Posted By GDA

Great build and awesome bike. How do you like...

Great build and awesome bike. How do you like the powerbalance feature of the Red Quarq?

Not to nitpick but are the Zipps an unmatched set? Stickers look different and that lower rear cage sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By GDA

808 clinchers will feel just a bit sluggish the...

808 clinchers will feel just a bit sluggish the very first time you ride them but the ease with which they hold speed above 25 mph more than makes up for that sensation. After you've done some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,155
Posted By GDA

Man, what a machine! Going deep into pain on...

Man, what a machine! Going deep into pain on that bike has got to be quite the experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 06:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,003
Posted By GDA

short answer No, long answer No. Go enter a race...

short answer No, long answer No. Go enter a race and then you'll know.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 06:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,650
Posted By GDA

I also had tight ITB during some training several...

I also had tight ITB during some training several years ago prepping for an ultra endurance event; got advice from an IM trainer to work with a sand filled exercise ball and foam roller tube. Use...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,685
Posted By GDA

Depends on the majority of riding you do... much...

Depends on the majority of riding you do... much more hill climbing and work sub 25mph - go with DA; fast group riding and road racing with lots of work north of 25 mph go with the deep carbons
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,040
Posted By GDA

Using grease vs. some type of light oil in the...

Using grease vs. some type of light oil in the freehub makes a VERY noticeable difference in noise levels... even more so when you pack them on the full side with grease. If you want them on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,040
Posted By GDA

The old hubs are really nice and yes, the freehub...

The old hubs are really nice and yes, the freehub is on the quiet side. That said, they are a snap 5 minute job to do a bearing refresh on if they have over a 3 or 4k miles on them.

Congrats on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 22,628
Posted By GDA

Pick up some double sided 3M tape at Home...

Pick up some double sided 3M tape at Home Depot... just a small 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch piece works perfect for stuff like this. Easy to remove to if you have change things up down the road versus...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,003
Posted By GDA

Just a suggestion... if you can do hill repeats...

Just a suggestion... if you can do hill repeats on the hills you expect to encounter at least two gears from your bailout gear then most likely you can get by without upsizing your cassette to a 27...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By GDA

Actually it could be a nice reverse flip of the...

Actually it could be a nice reverse flip of the stem and bar swap for a lady with one in the oven....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 22,628
Posted By GDA

OP - thanks much for posting. After seeing this...

OP - thanks much for posting. After seeing this thread I immediately ordered up two of these off ebay for both my road bikes. I got them mounted yesterday and it was the perfect excuse to ask the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,945
Posted By GDA

Conditioning and mind over matter. Similar...

Conditioning and mind over matter. Similar approach to riding big climbs... most people detest climbing so, if you like it and practice on them lots, you will be just that much better at them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-12, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,336
Posted By GDA

2008 Six13 is an awesome frameset. I paid $300...

2008 Six13 is an awesome frameset. I paid $300 late last summer for my frameset used on local CL and in mint condition.Like others said, components and wheels will be the other big driver of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,521
Posted By GDA

Bought a $30 ultrasonic cleaner at HF tools... 4...

Bought a $30 ultrasonic cleaner at HF tools... 4 to 5 min of clean time each with 10:1 hot water and citrus degreaser concentrate from Home Depot works like a charm. Both chain and cassette will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,124
Posted By GDA

Pay yourself to just ride more... a pound is...

Pay yourself to just ride more... a pound is neglible compared to improving the engine
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,000
Posted By GDA

I'd suggest you shoot for something simple to get...

I'd suggest you shoot for something simple to get you there.... add some mileage say 5 to 10 miles onto the end of your work ride home the first week. Add another 10 to 15 the second week. Take a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,992
Posted By GDA

The "old" Red is a great groupset if used with a...

The "old" Red is a great groupset if used with a Force or DA front shifter. IMO I'd go with the old Red and have the $$ savings set aside to improve items that really matter to the ride - wheels,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,314
Posted By GDA

Used CAAD 8 or 9 on local CL.... then spend some...

Used CAAD 8 or 9 on local CL.... then spend some of the remaining budget on great set of wheels, bars and nice saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By GDA

I've got the KK Road Machine and just last month...

I've got the KK Road Machine and just last month got the Pro flywheel and it gives a more realistic wind up at higher speeds where the intertia of the heavier flywheel "seems" to give the perception...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,147
Posted By GDA

Another vote for KK Road Machine & get the pro...

Another vote for KK Road Machine & get the pro flywheel as its great for doing long endurance type workouts

I had a Blackburn Mag that lasted about 7 years and then the bearings completely wore...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,826
Posted By GDA

FWIW - After about 6k miles on my SRAM Force/Red...

FWIW - After about 6k miles on my SRAM Force/Red groupset I also started having shifting problems on the front and sometimes would encounter a drop to the outside of the big ring. After about 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,594,131
Posted By GDA

Very HOT. Something about an all white...

Very HOT.

Something about an all white frame with only white/black accents. Zipps and PT don't hurt either...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,338
Posted By GDA

+1000 Bigger engine will provide the true...

+1000

Bigger engine will provide the true reward at the end of the day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,165
Posted By GDA

^ I've ridden all those roads in/out of Mt Adams...

^ I've ridden all those roads in/out of Mt Adams when I lived there on Wareham Dr from 2005 to 2008. Keep going up them... it will be good for you!

BTW - I used to ride Hill St twice a week and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By GDA

haha... that's almost the same comment I heard...

haha... that's almost the same comment I heard said to a dude on our fast group ride a couple weeks ago whose battery became unplugged on his Di2 right before a big climb and got left in the dust
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-12, 09:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,138
Posted By GDA

Love it. Bikes and room are damm HOT. Simple,...

Love it. Bikes and room are damm HOT. Simple, organized and super clean.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,965
Posted By GDA

Sounds like a good way to get out and enjoy and...

Sounds like a good way to get out and enjoy and see a unique part of the area... that said, I'd only do it if it were the less expensive bike. I would definitely not subject my nice wheelset and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,205,754
Posted By GDA

Full new grouppo in clean white boxes ready to...

Full new grouppo in clean white boxes ready to install.... it doesn't get much better than that! NICE!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,585
Posted By GDA

Just cruised through the entire thread.... IMO...

Just cruised through the entire thread.... IMO these make up my short list of HOT budget bikes so far...

Yaniel - BMC on page 2

Lowcel - clean and simple Fuji on page 2

fa63 - super...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,155
Posted By GDA

Nice components.... sharp bike. IMO you...

Nice components.... sharp bike.

IMO you might want to swap your speed sensor to the front of the fork for if something hits it inward it could bind between the fork legs and take out a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,253
Posted By GDA

Nice! Bike looks solid. Great to see this...

Nice! Bike looks solid.

Great to see this budget build out on the road where it belongs.... post up more pics and a breakdown of the build sometime.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,594,131
Posted By GDA

Start your own build thread... it will be much...

Start your own build thread... it will be much more productive.

As it stands in pieces... definitely a NOT
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,594,131
Posted By GDA

^ HOT. IMO - The black allows your eyes to...

^ HOT.

IMO - The black allows your eyes to settle on the awesome cranks and frame more. The blue items seem to draw your attention away from seeing the whole bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,594,131
Posted By GDA

Holden ^ This is a great looking bike. ...

Holden

^ This is a great looking bike. Something about the colors... it just flows well AND looks agressive at the same time. I think its because all the other logos are muted that the frame is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,647
Posted By GDA

Nope. You might also infer that going without a...

Nope. You might also infer that going without a flat in a very long time might have something to do with it.... so I just ran them till I had to mess with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-12, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,647
Posted By GDA

I went through two sets last year and got about...

I went through two sets last year and got about 2k miles from the rears and quite a bit more form the fronts. I don't think they have a wear marker embedded from what I've seen.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,585
Posted By GDA

That reminds me... I searched alot when I was...

That reminds me... I searched alot when I was building it up and now recall seeing yours pictured above. It definitely inspired certain parts of my build. I thought yours looked great and wanted...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,190
Posted By GDA

Pull the cables and take them off the bike and...

Pull the cables and take them off the bike and clean them with degreaser and then work them with some PB blaster and some light oil. Like others have said, probably just all gunked up.
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