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Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-13, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,211
Posted By taimur

Hi i know this is probably not the right thread...

Hi i know this is probably not the right thread but i am wondering if some one can guide me. I am currently riding a "2010 CUBE Litening Super HPC" DADi2 frame which i bought of ebay and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,211
Posted By taimur

Fellow cultists, i am on the market for a...

Fellow cultists, i am on the market for a new/slightly used CAAD10.
Can some one point me to a site which could be offering a good deal, preferably to deliver internationally.

thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,692
Posted By taimur

HOT - nuff said!

HOT - nuff said!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,852
Posted By taimur

Beautiful bikes! With the $2k difference the...

Beautiful bikes!

With the $2k difference the answer seems obvious even before i ask my question but i will ask it anyways. How does the CAAD 10 ride compare to the Spesh? Been considering the CAAD...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-12, 04:38 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,692
Posted By taimur

Not!

Not!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 02:57 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,692
Posted By taimur

Well the name may be odd, but i love the ride and...

Well the name may be odd, but i love the ride and what it helps me achieve: I am new to road bikes.

I was not big on budget, was out to get $1,000 bike when i saw this CUBE $2500 retail down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 02:44 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,852
Posted By taimur

Very nice man, congrats!

Very nice man, congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,692
Posted By taimur

The stealth black version of this bike was $300...

The stealth black version of this bike was $300 more. couldnt afford it :(

Sounds like you are suggesting to go back to basics.. thought i'd try the red tape since the white was impossible to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-12, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,692
Posted By taimur

Here is my German pride and joy. 2010 CUBE...

Here is my German pride and joy.
2010 CUBE AGREE SL
Full Ultegra group
Easton Vista SL wheels replaced with Easton EA 70 wheels
SYNTACE Handle and Stem replaced with Easton EA 70 bar and Deda...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-08-12, 02:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,312
Posted By taimur

Cannondale m500 CAAD3 (1998-2001) or Trek Series 6 6000 2009

I have the option to swap my aged yet awesome Cannondale m500 CAAD3. It doesnt have any suspension so it is imacculately light and needless to say FAST!!

We dont get to do mountain biking allot...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By taimur

I am not based in the USA so has to be online.

I am not based in the USA so has to be online.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-11, 01:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By taimur

Whats a good Online Store to buy from

Hi i am looking to place an online order for cannondale Synapse Carbon or a cannondale Quick carbon 1 for a friend. I am looking for a online vendor like www.nytro.com.

can anyone recommend any...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,784
Posted By taimur

3 spare tubes, 2 bottle cages, Altura Air Stream...

3 spare tubes, 2 bottle cages, Altura Air Stream jersy, Lezyne HVG 160 PSi mini pump with gauge
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-11, 01:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,432
Posted By taimur

+1 on the Caad 10 Also, Here is what i...

+1 on the Caad 10

Also, Here is what i bought on the sale while they still had a lower price tag on my size in White:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=44403

Its a popular...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,852
Posted By taimur

Here is my Cube Agree SL 2010. I bought it on a...

Here is my Cube Agree SL 2010. I bought it on a christamas sale and with 43% off.

Cube is a German manufacturer and i was pleasantly surprised to find it incredibly light, comfortable and zippy!...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-10, 06:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By taimur

i am on the heavy side 190 pounds

i am on the heavy side 190 pounds
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By taimur

probably should have mentioned, will be my first...

probably should have mentioned, will be my first road bike. last one is a Cannondale CAAD3 m500 (pic below)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By taimur

i wish... its either 50 or 58 :(

i wish... its either 50 or 58 :(
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By taimur

Another Bike Sizing Thread

I have been drooling over this bike for 3 months. What made it a good, deal even better was the bike had a 36% off so the 1300 pound bike was priced at 765. sadly now that i have the money, they ran ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,025
Posted By taimur

Could have sworn I smelled sarcasm here

Could have sworn I smelled sarcasm here
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,025
Posted By taimur

Actually that is so true! i have been trolling...

Actually that is so true! i have been trolling Ebay and Craigslist for so long and some of the deals actually made me squirm! problem is i am on the other corner of the globe in Pakistan.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 10:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,025
Posted By taimur

The European version of the CAAD9-6 : CAAD 9...

The European version of the CAAD9-6 : CAAD 9 Tiagra kinda put me off. found it in only one blue black color and it looked ugly. I am looking for reason to choose it over the CUBE but cant come up...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 01:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,025
Posted By taimur

Like the OP I have been looking for a sub-$1000...

Like the OP I have been looking for a sub-$1000 bike for too long...

Since my 1996 Cannondale CAAD3 has given me nothing but good memories and die hard reliability i could not consider anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,211
Posted By taimur

I have the 1996 CAAD3 M500 (pic in sig below) its...

I have the 1996 CAAD3 M500 (pic in sig below) its a mountain bike racer as i like to call it. People still walk over to the bike and admire it on our group rides. Its a solid Hard Tail that rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,211
Posted By taimur

Whatever they saved now probably goes in to...

Whatever they saved now probably goes in to shipping HAHAHAHAHAHA
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-10, 12:04 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,577
Posted By taimur

Exactly what happened to me but luckily released...

Exactly what happened to me but luckily released just before i hit the ground or it would have been FUGLY.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,999
Posted By taimur

that is unbelievably cool!

that is unbelievably cool!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 03:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By taimur

(sigh)

(sigh)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 12:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By taimur

Buyer's remorse: I am thinking more and more that...

Buyer's remorse: I am thinking more and more that I should go for something cheaper since it will be my first road bike experience along with the fact that i can not get physical bke fit this time...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-10, 03:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By taimur

Canny for a Canny is what i say: Hi-Mods are...

Canny for a Canny is what i say: Hi-Mods are awesome dont know anything about value for money though.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By taimur

Unfortunately, I cant check fit physically since...

Unfortunately, I cant check fit physically since all i can do is order online and wait till what ever i order gets to me after 2 weeks. But the Raleigh got my attention because its the only Carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By taimur

Thanks for the replies, as said, i am also a...

Thanks for the replies, as said, i am also a cultist since i got the CAAD3.


Any thjoughts on the Raeigh Avanti...? It seems like a steal for a carbon bike with 105 groupset and i love the way...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By taimur

guessing both choices are poor by the popularity...

guessing both choices are poor by the popularity of this thread...

30+ views no replies
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By taimur

Sub-1000 bike Cannondale or Raleigh

hi, i recently started biking again "with a passion". i have an old 96 Cannondale CAAD3 MTB which is a damn good bike but i am trying to get in to group rides. Even though my CAAD3 is brilliantly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By taimur

Spend money on the MTB or buy a Road Racer Bike?

Hi
I have recently gotten back into biking, 3 months ago, after a 20 year break.

Its near impossible to get good/branded/new bikes in my country. So there are only two ways to get hands on good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-10, 12:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

Thanks guys i will try all of the above and post...

Thanks guys i will try all of the above and post back later (at work now). I personally dont think the frame is small for me. if it was, i wouldnt be so far stretched to hold the handle compared to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

Thanks for the link, more precisely its this...

Thanks for the link, more precisely its this Cannondale from 1996: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1996&Brand=Cannondale&Model=M500&Type=bike

I didnt find a sticker but i...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-10, 12:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

The silver bike was small, thats why i went for a...

The silver bike was small, thats why i went for a change. The green Cannondale is much bigger. Where do i check the frame size? At the bottom?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

Whatdo u think of the bike is it good to spend...

Whatdo u think of the bike is it good to spend some money on... stem, gear shifter, gear etc... or should i just hold out till i find a slightly newer trek or giant in the next lot of refurbs...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

thats probably why i was having such a bad time...

thats probably why i was having such a bad time adjusting to this bike. Here is the pic of what i have now.

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Today's ride was better than yesterday, back was sore :cry: but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

Thanks for the extremely useful guidance and...

Thanks for the extremely useful guidance and patience.

Regarding the above part of your post, basically thats the problem. I am located in "Karachi, Pakistan" and there are no shops here that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 06:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

I am kinda newb which one of these would work for...

I am kinda newb which one of these would work for me?
25.4 1 1/8" 17º 120mm BlackOur price:£11.73 Qty 25.4 1 1/8" - 40º 100mm BlackOur price:£11.73 Qty 25.4 1 1/8" - 40º 130mm BlackOur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 04:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Stem-Raiser-Black/dp/...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Stem-Raiser-Black/dp/B0039Z6ANO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1276596048&sr=8-1

This is what i found on amazon UK.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 12:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,066
Posted By taimur

Did i screw up?

I am a casual/amateur bicycle rider who enjoys solo-rides as well as riding with the sunday critical mass groups around town.

I usually ride every alternate day after getting back from work and...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-10, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 229
Posted By taimur

Hello - New to the forums

Hi, My name is Taimur. I am from Pakistan. I just got back in to biking and joined one of the local Critical Mass Biking groups. Kinda re-kindled my passion for bicycling and now looking to get a...
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