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Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 02:27 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,604
Posted By Dxisocos

I'm super light lol. i weigh 125 and i'm 5'7. I...

I'm super light lol. i weigh 125 and i'm 5'7. I guess you are right. Having new wheels would be the better choice. If i were to go with lighter wheels, what would u recommend?
A new pair of Hed...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 02:10 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,604
Posted By Dxisocos

I thought about the Mavic Ksyrium Elites too, and...

I thought about the Mavic Ksyrium Elites too, and wanted them. But since i saw the post for the HED, i kinda got curious about them. The guy posting it also claimed that he brought the wheels to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 01:45 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,604
Posted By Dxisocos

I'm not too sure exactly, trying to find deals on...

I'm not too sure exactly, trying to find deals on Cl. I've spotted a pair of HED ardennes for 750, and a pair of Easton ea90slx. also for 750.
I don't know if you remember, but i posted my bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,604
Posted By Dxisocos

Congrats on the nearly finish bike 2ndgen! It...

Congrats on the nearly finish bike 2ndgen! It looks great with the medallion on he front.
I still have far ways to go for my caad9-6 in the white with red letters. My next time to get of her are a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,604
Posted By Dxisocos

6? dope, thanks bikerjp.

6? dope, thanks bikerjp.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-12, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,604
Posted By Dxisocos

Does anyone know what the stock stem angles on...

Does anyone know what the stock stem angles on the caad9 are?
Forum: Western Canada
02-12-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Dxisocos

I got my Caad from them awhile back, i thought...

I got my Caad from them awhile back, i thought their service wasn't bad, but i don't go back there for my bike gear needs. Just get the bike and go else where for service.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 915
Views: 144,532
Posted By Dxisocos

Thanks Kevrider, Im still considering either the...

Thanks Kevrider, Im still considering either the 2.0 or 3.0. I like the look of the 3.0 but i like the weight of the 2.0 lol. I guess the 3.0s would be cheaper to get. Im tempted to go with red...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-11, 12:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,487
Posted By Dxisocos

If you really going to get into biking, then...

If you really going to get into biking, then considering a CF frame is good. But since you never ridden a road bike before, its nice to try them first. Before i got my bike, and I'm pretty new to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 915
Views: 144,532
Posted By Dxisocos

I'm thinking about getting a set of soul wheels...

I'm thinking about getting a set of soul wheels too. But wasn't sure which ones to get. I weight next to nothihng.. 125. I was thinking about the 2.0sl. But what is the main differences between the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By Dxisocos

Bar tape before Fitting, or after?

So after finishing putting my new parts onto my caad9-6, and having to un-wrap the old bar tape, I've been riding it tape-less for a couple of days. I'm planning to get it fitted soon, but should i...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,682
Posted By Dxisocos

+1 for mpath

+1 for mpath
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 928
Posted By Dxisocos

A group set, usually from the 3 big companies,...

A group set, usually from the 3 big companies, shimano, sram and campy, consists of the crank, chains, cassette, brake set, derailleurs and shifters. Frame and fork are usually together by the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-11, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By Dxisocos

I think you would probably enjoy riding a...

I think you would probably enjoy riding a cyclocross bike, since it does allow you to have the thicker tires for the comfort and ability to go on different types of terrain. I used to always ride a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By Dxisocos

Ahaha! its so much funnier for me cause i live in...

Ahaha! its so much funnier for me cause i live in Vancouver!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 928
Posted By Dxisocos

I think just buying a fully build bike would be...

I think just buying a fully build bike would be better. But i think what you want is to get a cheap but decent group set to put onto a cheap carbon frame. It seems kinda pointless to put really old...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By Dxisocos

Lol i haven't been properly baptized at the cult...

Lol i haven't been properly baptized at the cult yet, but i will when my bike is done. I'll post with pic too!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By Dxisocos

Its a 52. I'm a skinny 5'7 azn. hahah! I love...

Its a 52. I'm a skinny 5'7 azn. hahah!
I love my bike. i took it for a 15 min ride earlier. OMG i'm out of shape. i guess i can blame the lack of exercise other than snowboarding over the winter,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Dxisocos

Well other than weight savings, i would say more...

Well other than weight savings, i would say more precision and swifter performance. The higher end, the more performance its intended for. But that doesn't mean 105s or apex aren't good. Just depends...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By Dxisocos

The parts i took off were tiagras except the FD...

The parts i took off were tiagras except the FD is sora. It was all the stock stuff. I haven't decided if i want to sell yet, or keep it for a steel bike build. If i can find a relatively new bianchi...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By Dxisocos

So i started to swap out the parts today.. well...

So i started to swap out the parts today.. well yesterday after work, and after... about.. i don't know... a long time, i finished upgrading my bike! I had a lot of trouble with the bottom bracket. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-11, 01:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,272
Posted By Dxisocos

Might have to retake that photo of the bike...

Might have to retake that photo of the bike beside car. You wax job on the car is too good. i see you in the reflection! Haha maybe u can wax the bike to that shine!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Dxisocos

The mens version looks nicer :p

The mens version looks nicer :p
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,582
Posted By Dxisocos

I have no experience with carbon bikes, or the...

I have no experience with carbon bikes, or the money to afford it. Personally i would take into consideration of the benefits of the warranty, preference of comfort and colors. I know some people...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By Dxisocos

Lol. Make spoke cards with the boxes? I'm going...

Lol. Make spoke cards with the boxes?
I'm going to start taking off the tiagra parts tonight. Will post pictures of the process!
You guys think i can re-use the bar tape? I put the fizik bar tape...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Dxisocos

Damn, that is a very nice bike! i think you...

Damn, that is a very nice bike! i think you could get her to try out different bikes in that size range to have an idea of how it would feel for her. If she is that much in love with the bike, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 01:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,984
Posted By Dxisocos

Its good that the problem didn't cause you to...

Its good that the problem didn't cause you to fall off your bike and hurt yourself. If you did and they didn't fix it and compensate, then that is ****ed up. I think they probably didn't do the limit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 01:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By Dxisocos

Upgrading My Caad9-6

So i finally got all my parts for caad9-6 today. At first i wanted to go with 105, but after reading and finding more about Sram shifters, I wanted to go with rival instead. I hunted locally and in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,932
Posted By Dxisocos

Red shifters, Force crank+rd+fd. Shimano 105...

Red shifters, Force crank+rd+fd. Shimano 105 cassette+chian.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 10:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,805
Posted By Dxisocos

Maybe cause your bike is better than theirs or...

Maybe cause your bike is better than theirs or anything they own, so they are jealous.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 01:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,789
Posted By Dxisocos

I like to ride alone too. I work in retail so i...

I like to ride alone too. I work in retail so i always deal with people, its nice to have time to myself without dealing with other people's BS. I usually just enjoy the scenery, think, just enjoy...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,384
Posted By Dxisocos

Haha good advice! Specially if the new gf has the...

Haha good advice! Specially if the new gf has the same hobbies.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,384
Posted By Dxisocos

Lol, Dad has the cash to get better parts than...

Lol, Dad has the cash to get better parts than you. Can't help it i guess. I wish my dad was into bikes too...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-11, 11:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,103
Posted By Dxisocos

I learned how when i was like 11. I used to "run...

I learned how when i was like 11. I used to "run away" from home on my bike since i learned how to ride. But stopped for a long time. I started to ride again last year after buying my first road...
Forum: Western Canada
04-02-11, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,651
Posted By Dxisocos

Stores in Vancouver BC that sell Bianchi Bikes?

Anyone know of any stores that carry Bianchi road bikes or can order them? I'm interested in getting the 2011 Imola bike. I've did a search, but can't find any dealers here. Bianchi canada site...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 613
Posted By Dxisocos

Lol, are you trying to shift them as if they were...

Lol, are you trying to shift them as if they were shimano?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,171
Posted By Dxisocos

I think that since it being your first bike, you...

I think that since it being your first bike, you either love it, and keep it forever. Or ride it and when u find a new one you want, you'd be tempted to sell it.
So, as urbanknight said, if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,508
Posted By Dxisocos

Damn, sorry to hear about the accident, don't...

Damn, sorry to hear about the accident, don't mean to sound insensitive or anything but, how was your bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,024
Posted By Dxisocos

I have the caad9 - 6 2009 in the white and red...

I have the caad9 - 6 2009 in the white and red like yours, and i'm upgrading it with sram parts. I like the look of my caad over the new one, although i did consider selling it and getting the caad...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,938
Posted By Dxisocos

I have a set of Sram red shifters sitting on my...

I have a set of Sram red shifters sitting on my desk, waiting for force fd/rd crank and sram cassette too. I'm glad i get to hear other Bikers comments on what I'm trying to put on my bike. Thanks!...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 656
Posted By Dxisocos

Other then the essentials, i think nice biking...

Other then the essentials, i think nice biking clothes helps.
Also the things u need to maintain your bike, like lube, cleaners, tools.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Dxisocos

I've been looking for a bike that can be used as...

I've been looking for a bike that can be used as a cx commuter also, and had thought about building one up myself too. I think it would be lots of fun and i'm sure lots of people have done it also....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By Dxisocos

Buying sram stuff off of craigslist.

So I've been browsing craigslist for a while waiting for some sram parts to show up for sale. After a while of searching, i found 2 deals, but i'm torn between which to go for. Hope you guys can give...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-10, 05:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,264
Posted By Dxisocos

http://www.lezyne.com/products/hand-pumps/presssur...

http://www.lezyne.com/products/hand-pumps/presssure-drive.html
I heard these are really good, but I've never used them. I always eye at them in the stores. But since i have the the turbo morph, i...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,929
Posted By Dxisocos

Ha ha thanks guys. The post title did seem odd...

Ha ha thanks guys. The post title did seem odd when i finished it. And ya, i screwed up big time, and i didn't care too much as what you guys would say. Thought it would be funny to post what...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-10, 11:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,883
Posted By Dxisocos

I have a 2009 caad9 6, but no upgrades... too...

I have a 2009 caad9 6, but no upgrades... too lowly to post pic..
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,929
Posted By Dxisocos

Flipped off my bike today.

So i was riding on a paved bicycle path today. It was sunny and warm, perfect day. Everything was going good. Pretty girls everywhere and such. I saw this one particular girl on a bike ahead of me as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-10, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,532
Posted By Dxisocos

I think i'll do just that. I see why, now that...

I think i'll do just that. I see why, now that you pointed out the wheels and crank being steel or alloy. rust :P Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-10, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,532
Posted By Dxisocos

Apollo 10 sp. should i get it?? thoughts?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/bik/1786985100.html

Been looking around for a vintage, I'm new to the c&v bikes. I'm planning to use it for my own use. Not to flip or anything, but i do want...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,701
Posted By Dxisocos

Oh wow, those wheels look so nice.. maybe I'd do...

Oh wow, those wheels look so nice.. maybe I'd do that when i finally get a white mu p8... well something similar
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