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Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,316
Posted By snajper69

There is nothing wrong with saying you don't know...

There is nothing wrong with saying you don't know ;), it actually dose not make you look any less professional. Pretending that you know and getting it wrong, makes you look like an idiot though ;)....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 03:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By snajper69

Maybe if you use fedex or other us type of...

Maybe if you use fedex or other us type of shippers. But trust me you can ship way more than box of Twinkies for 20 ;) I do all the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-11, 03:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,293
Posted By snajper69

Just to add to this, my friend is a pro mechanic...

Just to add to this, my friend is a pro mechanic with over 30 years of experience in the industry, and even though he is not the type of guy to have big brand loyalty, he told me he had very good...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,527
Posted By snajper69

Cannondale Caad 10-5 is a solid bike (1.500.00),...

Cannondale Caad 10-5 is a solid bike (1.500.00), you can save more money bygoing with Caad 8-6 is around 1k and is a solid bike as well. I would still notget a bike without riding it, as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,527
Posted By snajper69

Since you riding on flat surface you should be...

Since you riding on flat surface you should be able to ride on any POS in myopinion. Sure the higher end bike will be better, no doubt about it, but in myopinion the "better" bikes shine during tough...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,095
Posted By snajper69

Bikes are two wheels, drive train, frame, and...

Bikes are two wheels, drive train, frame, and some other basic components, for a beginner there is little to none difference what bike you will choose, what matters is the fit, so ride as many as you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 02:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,664
Posted By snajper69

Dude, cycling clothes are no better than any...

Dude, cycling clothes are no better than any active (dry fit) that you can get at TJ Max. They def not make you any better rider, and on top of it if you chunky you will look, well let's say...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 02:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,516
Posted By snajper69

Me to as 105 vs ultegra don't make that much...

Me to as 105 vs ultegra don't make that much difference except hit you wallet harder. I would never get a bike with lower components than what I want, it gets expensive fast when you want to upgrade....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,516
Posted By snajper69

Dude the kid wants to spend his money on a bike,...

Dude the kid wants to spend his money on a bike, at his age I was thinking only of spending my money on alcohol and partying. I would def. not say he is stupid, but seems like very well balance kid...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,502
Posted By snajper69

Actually I am less tired, and don't need to sleep...

Actually I am less tired, and don't need to sleep as much. My commute is only 7 miles one way. When did you start commuting? maybe your body didn't adjust to it yet? It took me two weeks to adjust....
Forum: Commuting
06-15-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By snajper69

Nashbar Streetwire tires, I been running these...

Nashbar Streetwire tires, I been running these tires since starting commuting and they just simply work in all conditions. I use 700ccx35mm and am happy with it, you would have to be a bit careful on...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,694
Posted By snajper69

Did you try crank brothers egg beaters or crank...

Did you try crank brothers egg beaters or crank brothers mallets? I have malletthat I use all the time and I love it, I am the one that used be againstclippless because they were uncomfortable I have...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,163
Posted By snajper69

I will choose to disagree with you my favorite...

I will choose to disagree with you my favorite time to ride is during rain and beaing wet dose not bother me at all. Plus I don't ever get spray in the face by my tires or I just don't pay attention...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-11, 04:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,809
Posted By snajper69

Same here Osprey knows what they doing, but you...

Same here Osprey knows what they doing, but you have to pay some $ for it. Def worth it comes with lifetime warranty.
Forum: Commuting
06-12-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,639
Posted By snajper69

Nope, but that is because I put way too much into...

Nope, but that is because I put way too much into my bike ;). lol I started to bike because I wanted to be healthy, didn't consider gas saving. We used to spend 60 per week on gas, now we can stretch...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 695
Posted By snajper69

I had one dude come out of the car and run up to...

I had one dude come out of the car and run up to me and when I stood up he looked up and run back into the car nad took off lol hahahahaha
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 04:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,157
Posted By snajper69

I always tell her I "really need this" and this...

I always tell her I "really need this" and this is the last thing I will buy for a while :). Usually it means about 48 hrs, but if her deffinition of "for a while" is different it's not my problem...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By snajper69

Test ride both, I am big fun of Cannondale and...

Test ride both, I am big fun of Cannondale and Trek products, I think both are great companies that stand behind their products. You will notice that both bikes feel totaly different so you need to...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By snajper69

Dealing with LBS is not an option they are not...

Dealing with LBS is not an option they are not niner dealer plus all the shops around my tend to tag a high margin on everything they sell (alot of reach people around) lol :). I think I will get...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By snajper69

Well I don't want to pay for shipping if the...

Well I don't want to pay for shipping if the color dose not match ;), than I guess I would be better off with black (carbon fiber) look instead.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By snajper69

Paint collor question

I own a 2011 Cannondale SL4 Trail in green, been using the bike most of the time for commuting by switching to street tires bike is quick and very responsive I absolutely love it. Decided I want to...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,122
Posted By snajper69

I commute on MTB bike, I just put road tires on...

I commute on MTB bike, I just put road tires on it (700cc35's). Bar ends are a must if you ask me. But 30 miles is no joke, unless it is mostly flat. It happens that my commute is 50% uphill and 30%...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-11, 04:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,366
Posted By snajper69

You are a fine example of what is wrong with...

You are a fine example of what is wrong with today sociaty.
Forum: Commuting
06-01-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,086
Posted By snajper69

lol Pandora is my friend when commuting as well...

lol Pandora is my friend when commuting as well ;) lol
Forum: Commuting
06-01-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,086
Posted By snajper69

I use my commute time to think and relax, I would...

I use my commute time to think and relax, I would not enjoy someone talking to me while riding. Same goes for working out at the gym or running it is consider "my time" and me and myself don't like...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-11, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,401
Posted By snajper69

7 miles of pure joy, I finally decided to go...

7 miles of pure joy, I finally decided to go clipless and made too manyadjustments to my riding position over the weekend ;). My seat has to go higheronce again but the ride start to come together. I...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,703
Posted By snajper69

I am another person that dose not like anything...

I am another person that dose not like anything above 70 but I will deal with it I am a winter typo of person.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,059
Posted By snajper69

"What is that ****** doing?" lol

"What is that ****** doing?" lol
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By snajper69

I thing 48 is all I would need for now without...

I thing 48 is all I would need for now without spending too much $ (stock is 42) based on many of you recomendation I think changing/upgrading to a different crank might be smarter long term option....
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By snajper69

Awesome link. Thank you.

Awesome link. Thank you.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By snajper69

Not sure I know it's a 8 Speed there is no other...

Not sure I know it's a 8 Speed there is no other info on Cannondale webside, how do I find that out? Thanks.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By snajper69

It looks like it have bolts instead of rivets, so...

It looks like it have bolts instead of rivets, so now the questions where can I get the chainrings?
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By snajper69

It's a 29er and it looks like there is plenty of...

It's a 29er and it looks like there is plenty of clearance.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By snajper69

Crank related questions...

Hey all, I been commuting by my MTB for a while and I love it. One issue though the gearing is not optimal for the terrain I ride or how I like to ride it. My current crank is stock (FSA Alpha Drive...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,451
Posted By snajper69

Or some of us hate our job so much that taking it...

Or some of us hate our job so much that taking it on someone on the way there is the only pleasure in life we have ;).
Forum: Commuting
05-25-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,128
Posted By snajper69

LoL +1

LoL

+1
Forum: Commuting
05-25-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,451
Posted By snajper69

I think some people just get mad easly, can't...

I think some people just get mad easly, can't help it. I am one of those people. I think you handle this very nicely, and if that would be me in the car I would feel very stupid after, and if not who...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,973
Posted By snajper69

I mean your m-80. I don't know how I got that...

I mean your m-80. I don't know how I got that trek bike, I didn't look at the stickers on the side just the frame ;).
Forum: Commuting
05-25-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,973
Posted By snajper69

That trek geometry looks very close to my...

That trek geometry looks very close to my Cannondale Trail SL 29er. But no IGH.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,128
Posted By snajper69

I am new to commuting, I don't ride because I...

I am new to commuting, I don't ride because I want to avoid traffic as thereis no traffic on my way to work or back. I ride because I want extra exerciseand because I save money on a gasoline,...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,808
Posted By snajper69

OP, just like you I grew up in Europe. Istarted...

OP, just like you I grew up in Europe. Istarted on a cheap Russian made $5 folding bike (best bike I ever owned), itlasted me 4 years. Eventually it got stolen lol me and my parents could not...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,401
Posted By snajper69

203242 Humid and rain, but other than that...

203242

Humid and rain, but other than that it was fun and bit dirty commute ;) as long I got my lunch with me I am happy ;) lol.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,457
Posted By snajper69

Hell no, I sweat like a pig no matter how short...

Hell no, I sweat like a pig no matter how short the comute is plus I am not good at pacing my self ;) lol
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