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Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 739
Posted By Focuspokus

Yes, my 6700 shifts are so quiet, it barely feels...

Yes, my 6700 shifts are so quiet, it barely feels like it shifted. Front derailleur shifts are probably better on Ultegra 6700 than any other group ever made. This is not an exaggeration, but $for$,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 739
Posted By Focuspokus

Go with a great frame and put Sram Rival on it....

Go with a great frame and put Sram Rival on it. No compromise on either as my Rival works as well as my Force, Ultegra 6700 and Dura ace 7800 and is lighter than the others except for Force. Even...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,385
Posted By Focuspokus

HERE'S AN IDEA, HOW ABOUT YOU RIDE BOTH SIZES AND...

HERE'S AN IDEA, HOW ABOUT YOU RIDE BOTH SIZES AND SEE WHICH ONE FEELS MORE NATURAL? BUY THAT ONE.

12mm is a huge difference in tt length. In some brands, that could be a difference of the sizes....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,208
Posted By Focuspokus

This chart is a little dated but it shows how...

This chart is a little dated but it shows how Rival cranks were amongst the best from a weight to stiffness ratio standpoint. Rival has no rivals as far as price and performance. Add in the fact that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,208
Posted By Focuspokus

Yes, I agree and prefer Rival but I feel Shimano...

Yes, I agree and prefer Rival but I feel Shimano is more solid and refined in feel and shifting. My Ultegra 6700 is super smooth but you just can't bet Rival for weight and performance.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,208
Posted By Focuspokus

I ride Rival as well as the new Ultegra 6700...

I ride Rival as well as the new Ultegra 6700 which are more comparable than Rival/105. Take the $300 price increase for 105 over Rival as a robbery because not only is Rival lighter than 105 by about...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

"not necessarily" the facts???? You just don't...

"not necessarily" the facts???? You just don't want to concede because the statistics don't lie. Resource after resource states 90% are women and far majority are overweight to obese.
Causes of this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Facts are that 90% of FMS patients are women and...

Facts are that 90% of FMS patients are women and up to 75% are overweight to obese. These are facts. I work at a rehab facility where we see all kinds of patients (ortho, cardiac and all others). The...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

LOL, Most of the FMS patients we see (all...

LOL,
Most of the FMS patients we see (all female and usually at least overweight to obese), "DEMAND" their pain medications. When at our facility as you should know, we can only give pain meds...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

I am not a physician, stated I was not earlier...

I am not a physician, stated I was not earlier on. But I can tell you that the physicians almost invariably prescribe the whole array of pain meds to quiet the FM patients. Like it or not, I have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Yes they are. Then you add the Percocet/Oxycontin...

Yes they are. Then you add the Percocet/Oxycontin and Vicodin on top of that. This is my experience with hundreds of Fibromyalgia patients through the years.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 06:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

To the OP, are you really a college aged student...

To the OP, are you really a college aged student (18-22) who was diagnosed by a physician with Fibromyalgia???
Get another opinion becuase you got a long life ahead and you should not be given a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Yep, but my contacts with the majority of the...

Yep, but my contacts with the majority of the doctors on staff generally agree with my view about Fibromyalgia patients and how they are often difficult patients to treat because they seek too many...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

You're right that correlation in not causation,...

You're right that correlation in not causation, but the way I see it, a disease has more legitimacy if it affects people across a spectrum (ie. cancer, AIDS etc). If young, active and incredibly fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

The authors reported that consistent with...

The authors reported that consistent with previous studies, obesity is common among those with fibromyalgia. Half the study sample was obese and an additional thirty percent were overweight. Also...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Nobody is denying you the pain you feel, but FM...

Nobody is denying you the pain you feel, but FM is the easy diagnosis that physicians give when they cannot find anything else. As toddbiker stated above, there are many other diagnoses that mimic FM...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Yes, valid point but we are way more advanced...

Yes, valid point but we are way more advanced nowadays and when you factor in obesity and the pharmaceutical companies etc, I question some of the modern day maladies. FM is a controversial...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Your use of the words "mysterious malady" speaks...

Your use of the words "mysterious malady" speaks volumes to me implying there is a lot of room for error in diagnosing and differential diagnosis. It is the "go to" diagnosis when nothing concrete is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

I am well versed in the controversy surrounding...

I am well versed in the controversy surrounding FM. I can post hundreds of articles. If you are a surgeon, then you are well aware of why FM has its critics. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Dude, you are in college and some Quack already...

Dude, you are in college and some Quack already diagnosed you with Fibromyalgia??? Seriously, rethink this and don't just accept the label. Fibromyalgia is considered by many a phony disease without...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,394
Posted By Focuspokus

Make sure you are diagnosed properly....

Make sure you are diagnosed properly. Fibromyalgia is an ambiguous disease, if even one at all. Keep an open mind and think differently.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-11, 08:58 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 26,894
Posted By Focuspokus

No, they are made in Taiwan actually where the...

No, they are made in Taiwan actually where the best carbon manufacturing in the world takes place. Giant actually manufactures the carbon unlike almost everyone else who buys it and makes a mold....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,611
Posted By Focuspokus

These guys you speak of seem knowledgeable and...

These guys you speak of seem knowledgeable and know value. I am a HUGE Rival fan. There really is no need to go higher end unless you want to spend the money. Red shifters make sense only if you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,051
Posted By Focuspokus

Hey, Check out SportRX. I got these glasses...

Hey,
Check out SportRX. I got these glasses with Polycarbonate/Prescription Lenses for $79 shipped. This was my second pair from these guys and they replaced a lense for free for me 2 years after...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,124
Posted By Focuspokus

I have Force and Rival. Save your money and go...

I have Force and Rival. Save your money and go Rival. Force is nice but it came on my Giant. I consciously bought my Rival group to put on one of my frames because I knew functionally it was same and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,915
Posted By Focuspokus

2011 Project Black that I swapped out parts from...

2011 Project Black that I swapped out parts from another frame. No frills but only 16lbs without even trying. I love Rival even though I have higher level stuff from Sram and Shimano on other bikes....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,759
Posted By Focuspokus

I too want to thank Mike for his help today with...

I too want to thank Mike for his help today with my order for incoming 50mm clinchers and Sram cassette. I was about to pull trigger on Boyds but figured I'd take advantage of Preorder from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 444
Posted By Focuspokus

Thanks to SportRX for prescription sunglasses

just wanted to tell anyone here that if you need prescription glasses at a great price and amazing service, these guys have been awesome. They extended warranty for me on a chipped lens and within a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-11, 03:22 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,224
Posted By Focuspokus

Well,

I really don't give a #$%& if anyone thinks I am a Fred. Most cannot catch me and most aren't up a 5:00am as I type this to ride 35-40 miles before going to work for 9-10 hours. Fred's and most...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,948
Posted By Focuspokus

LOL, It isn't a matter of affording those...

LOL,
It isn't a matter of affording those brands for me. There isn't any difference is quality of frames from my Sportrx frames. They are black plastic with rubber parts. Name brand costs are the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,948
Posted By Focuspokus

First off, I just want to say a BIG THANKS to Rob...

First off, I just want to say a BIG THANKS to Rob at Sportrx who by coincedence contacted a few days ago about a pair of glasses I bought in January 2010. Have a small chip in Polycarbonate lens and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 13,205
Posted By Focuspokus

In Testrider video at about 3:57, he states "it...

In Testrider video at about 3:57, he states "it is no faster than mechanical" which is the important to note. I hear you about the future of wireless and inevitability of progress, but my Sram and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 13,205
Posted By Focuspokus

I don't quite get the point of paying that much...

I don't quite get the point of paying that much for increased weight when mechanical Sram Red works as well for 1/3 of price electronic. Yes, it is super cool and I would ride it if it came on a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,310
Posted By Focuspokus

Yep, Rival is over 300 grams lighter than the...

Yep,
Rival is over 300 grams lighter than the new 105 (more than 1/2 lb) and lighter than Ultegra. Cheaper than both and works as well. There is no reall reason to choose Force or Red over Rival...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,222
Posted By Focuspokus

Wow, talk about ressurecting an old thread....

Wow, talk about ressurecting an old thread. Thanks
Focus has been great. I actullay wound up getting this bike or under $2k and I sold the Aksium wheelset, Prologo Saddle and stock seatpost for $300...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

My medium weighed 24lbs on bike shop scale. New...

My medium weighed 24lbs on bike shop scale. New flat bars and cork grips probably a hair lighter but it is not a light bike. But I must say that looking at most comparable single speeds including...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-11, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

The stainless clamps were the first change I made...

The stainless clamps were the first change I made on my Madison. Not only looks great, but the plastic crap zip tie type that they ship with bike just don't work.
http://i52.tinypic.com/n1taav.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,744
Posted By Focuspokus

That is why brakes were invented. Use them and...

That is why brakes were invented. Use them and only skid when needed. I know the "coolness" factor of riding with no brakes, but it is just silly to not have at least a front brake.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

If the bars were a traditional drop road bar...

If the bars were a traditional drop road bar without the strange bends at top of bar, I would have kept them. They force you to stay in drops all the time which on a track is fine, but not around...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

Looks good. It is wierd how they made the brown...

Looks good. It is wierd how they made the brown Madison look so classic and the maroon more "retro 1970s" with the decals. THose bars are HORRIBLE. get rid of them. You'll see. braking at that weird...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 557,636
Posted By Focuspokus

Love this bike. I inadvertently put together a...

Love this bike. I inadvertently put together a budget styled version of it. My Schwinn Madison with flat bars, stainless cable guides and cork grips. Big sale on Nashbar with coupon $260. NICE. How...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-11, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Focuspokus

Well, if you were spinning cranks moderate to...

Well, if you were spinning cranks moderate to fast and you heard it, junk it. I was contemplating the White Freewheel as well, but I will run the Shimano until it gets noisy but it is quiet and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Focuspokus

Can you hear it at speed or only when you spin...

Can you hear it at speed or only when you spin wheel with hand slowly?? My new Shimano freewheel makes a slight sound like you describe but only at slow revolutions as it winds down to a stop and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,979
Posted By Focuspokus

Hi, This is the freewheel (Shimano sf-1200)...

Hi,
This is the freewheel (Shimano sf-1200) that my LBS had laying around but it doesn't seem available everywhere like the MX30 Shimano freewheel this place also carries. I can vouch for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

Crank, bottom bracket and headset are all...

Crank, bottom bracket and headset are all installed. Alan wrench is all you need. Plus wrench for pedals.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

Well, you will need to assemble fork, stem and...

Well, you will need to assemble fork, stem and handlebars which is no big deal. Brakes are in separate box so you will need to mount calipers and run cables which is the most technical but doable. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

Thanks, Just took it for a quick spin of 4...

Thanks,
Just took it for a quick spin of 4 miles or so after work. Forgot how smooth steel can be after riding my carbon and ti bikes all these years. The new Deda Flat bars are super stiff and the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,979
Posted By Focuspokus

I actually just checked my order history on...

I actually just checked my order history on Nashbar. I ordered bike on 2/16/11 and I got it on 2/18/11 via Fedex. Shipped from Ohio to NJ. Amazingly quick. I almost cancelled order but they shipped...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,979
Posted By Focuspokus

Hi, They shipped it out day after I ordered it...

Hi,
They shipped it out day after I ordered it and I got it in only 4 days. You should have it for next weekend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,360
Posted By Focuspokus

They call it "Brown" but it has a green tint to...

They call it "Brown" but it has a green tint to it. Very classic looking. I am happy with finish. No visible flaws.
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